Got it back today! Lexington Motorsports hooked me up! Clutch is still on back order but they got a new unit in and took the clutch from that one... Much appreciated fellas. We'll at Blue Holler tomorrow!
Dirt O, what’s your thoughts on a brute force 750? I’d like on of these fancy Polaris or can am rigs but in my research I see a pot of problems with them. My buddy has a 12 brute that he’s swamped 9 times and it just keeps running with regular maintenance, a couple belts and just recently had all his seals replaced. With the power and reliability why does the brute not get more love?
@@jsnokhous The Brute is solid but it's too dated for a lot of folks.. It's blocky and doesn't handle as good as it's competition.. It's solid though, powerful and reliable.. Kawasaki would do well to give it a face lift and some factory accessories...
Well, that SUCKS!!! I would be SO bummed... Stay positive, my friend! ALL big machines have problems. Once you get the bugs worked out, they are BEASTS, tho. From Can-Am, to Arctic Cat, to Polaris. That is one of the reason the "reliable" companies like Honda and Yamaha have not made anything over 700 class machines. Cheers from Alaska!
Broknex Thanks for checking us out, they actually got it back to me sooner than expected so good on em! I'm doing an update vid, less ranting lol.. we definitely prefer making ride videos!
Damn...well 1st...Happy 4th and I need some Kentucky Nectar! LOL! GREAT Video! You are 100% correct in saying how the XP 1000 size is the way to go. No one out there has the features that this ATV has. This is our first ATV, and I would be Pissed if it was out for repair within the 1st few months. I could see if we were abusing the thing, but like you said, We use ours for hunting and trails, then for a lil mud when it rains. My head light housing got water in them the other day when we were making our mud video....WTF...how does someone build an ATV that is made to get dirty and the light housing gets water in it. I took them off and tried to clean them from the inside as best as I could but some of the dirt had burned into the housing...lol! REALLY! Anyways! We all just want to spend our hard earned money on some Toys and have a great time, NOT sitting here posting a video trying to get a company to fix a major issue!!!!!!!! GREAT VIDEO! Be sure to send this video to the POLARIS customer service address!
I'm looking forward to a brute force 1k. It might not ever happen but I'm looking forward to it anyway. I love the 750i but it would be nice to have a 1k version available
Louis Johnson Jr. I don't think it will happen either. The Kawasaki dealer here doesn't even stock a Brute because they just don't sell many. I'd love a 1k Brute too tho!
Yeah had mine out today notice my rear sway bar has over an inch play. now it's rubbing my spring and got all.the paint worn off. Going to try get it to the dealership here soon
I feel you about Yamaha, I have 2 Grizzlies (2015, 2017). Side by sides though, I just don't get it. I went the other way, got a yz250fx - best decision ever made.
Very cool! I do need an off road bike. I have a Kawi Vaquero and a GSXR. Did you see that crazy GSXR decked out for off-road video? Maybe that's what I need to do!
Nice! I've had this one for several years now.. This was the only major issue but the Sportsman will go through some components faster than the Grizzly.. Stuff like bushings, bearings, ball joints ect... Super fun machine though..
I do appliance service for a living, and do a LOT of warranty work for the major manufacturers. I will tell you this. Safety issues get recalls, functional issues get service bulletins. It's the same in every industry I know of including automobiles and powersports. It sucks, but that's what it is. If a design is bad enough it will get changed, and the customer can usually get covered for the repair, but no manufacturer is doing repairs in ANTICIPATION of a failure.
@@DirtObseXXion Thanks, for your honest feed back. I currently own a 2003 660 grizzly and trying to find out which is the badass atv out there for trail riding with 1000cc for reliability and performance.
Honestly I think it’s because of covid why it’s taking so long to get fixed. Polaris doesn’t have parts in stock because they don’t have ATV’s in stock either. I’m from Sacramento and I’ve searched a 100 mile radius with about 12 locations in the radius. I can’t find an 850 in stock. I ordered an 850 2 weeks ago and they told me 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. Your content is amazing, I really enjoy your channel!
Dirt ObseXXion I think you should stop being a whiny bitch and have another drink. I'll buy, and you can even ride shotgun in Miss Betty. #thelimolife #respectthelimo #xp1k4
Ok couple things! Did you break it correctly and are 1k scrambler made the same noise, but it was quieter the problem was that the plug for the belt housing was missing so dirt and mud was getting on the clutches! If you didn’t break it in correctly that might be your problem!
Oh yeah, I was very careful to break it in low and slow... Even made a video about that.. The one way bearing in the primary just seized as many have. It was impossible to shift and the belt squealed like a virgin on prom night.. I'm not trying to slam your ATV bro, I watch your vids, if yours is good, then that is awesome!.. Some of these have been fine and some of them are having issues. Not having a brand new wheeler just pisses me off... Like I say in the video, next time I might singing its praises again...
No, you made the right purchase, a Can-Am could have easily give you more problem. My 17 Renegade xxc was junk, it would be hard for me to recommend the Can am to anyone else with the experience I had in only 600 miles.
I'd be pissed too!! Mine did the same thing, they replaced the one way bearing, and belt. That was the beginning of last year, seems like they would of fixed the problem by now, lol. Bullshit!! I'm a big guy also, i weigh 235. I definitely feel for ya, i'd be irate, especially considering i ride every weekend. Good Luck!!!
I'm at around 850 miles on mine and doing great so far. Rode it through some crazy stuff, Hatfield McCoy trails, UP of Michigan and no issues yet. I'll have to do an update video soon.
I am a little behind, have a bunch of great footage to put together from our week at Hatfield and McCoy in early July. Was an awesome experience for sure, some dam good riding also.
That's a good problem to have! We're headed to HM in September, I love it there! We're fortunate to have a bunch of places to ride here in KY within driving distance but there's nothing like taking a trip to HM...
I'm in the market for a ATV 1000 model and this video and the Polaris Off-Road reviews on Facebook is making rethink the Polaris brand. I guess I need to walk to the Can Am Outlander.
Check out the ATVONDEMAND shootout between the two.. I rode in that shootout and have a lot of experience with both machines... They're both good but the Outlander is less prone to factory issues. I still have this machine.
Dang... That sucks... I've got about 35hrs on the new clutch and its been good so far. Just got done doing about 300 miles at Hatfield McCoy with no issues. Did you have any issues once they were replaced?
Dirt ObseXXion agree man been following ya and watching your videos keep up good work wish I could go on a ride with ya guys but I’m in NY lol you have any stickers I can slap on my 850
jbarres80 We will eventually.. I'll send one when we get em.. Thanks for watching! I'm from NY originally, I'll be up sometime this summer to see the folks
Seems to be 2018 and older.. Our buddy with the 19 Premium didn't have an issue.. I've come across a lot of guys who had the issue in 17 and 18.. 2,000 miles on it now and it's been good..
Yeah, plenty of guys have had no issues.. It's just a bearing that goes bad.. Polaris and Lexington Motorsports were really cool about it.. They got it back to me in a few days.. It did take a call to Polaris, but they reached out to the dealership and got it worked out.. All good times since!!!! Other than a few self inflicted injuries HAHAHA!! Thanks for checking out the channel!
Know you get your wheeler back but did they just fix the problem with another clutch that’s the exact same as the one that broke or is it updated ? My 850 sportsman is in a local Polaris for the same issue and was just informed last week that they will cover it under warranty and they can’t get the new clutch so they will be taking one off the show room floor to replace mine.. sounds great but I’m scared it’ll happen again and they won’t cover it next time. Have you had any issues since it was fixed ? Ps love the vids man keep it up!
Matt Archer They took the same clutch off a new unit.. I'm definitely worried about it but so far so good. I did get the extended warranty just in case... Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it..
I didn’t get the extended warranty...yet but after this I’m really debating it they say I have a year to get it added on so gonna wait a bit then add it I’m thinking. Hopefully this fixes the problem though
I know this is an old video but the rumor is Yamaha finally filed for a patent for a 1000CC ATV! I have a problem free '19 XP1000 but I'm a yamaha fan boy since a kid.....If it's true, the Polaris is getting traded in.👍
Yeah I saw an article for a patent on a twin but not necessarily a 1000... Time will tell if that actually means anything.. It would have a long way to go before production so don't list that unicorn XP just yet
I think you'd be ok...It's a one way bearing in the clutch on 17 and 18 models.. I think they fixed it this year.. I'd just research the forums to see what guys are saying about the 15s.. No regrets with this bike, it's a beast..
@@DirtObseXXion the one I'm looking at is a 15 with 65 hours and 600 miles on it. Guy is asking 7500 and I got him down to 7. No recalls have been done on it. These models apparently we're having heat/🔥 issues... So... There is a or some recalls that need done. I'm not a dealership type of guy. Usually do my own work... Was curious to your input on it.. appreciate it.
Yeah, the fix on the heat issue is just sheet metal around the exhaust so you could easily rig something up... 65 hours and 600 miles tells me it was probably trail bike for the most part and not ridden terribly hard. I ride mine kinda hard and had closer to 900 miles at 65 hours in about 7 months... As long as it wasn't a deep mud bike I'd guess it's in pretty good shape.. I'm sure you can tell by the seller what kind of rider and owner he was.. 7k seems reasonably fair if it already had the warranty work and had some extras like a winch, tires/wheels, and maybe a bumper.. If it's stock 7k seems high. Polaris has improved this bike a lot in the last 4 yrs.. Arched A-Arms, Drive Modes, more HP, fixed the heat issue.. So if it doesn't have some aftermarket love already, I'd take a hard look at a newer 850 model because you can probably get a new 850 for about the same price (or at least ballpark)...
Looks to be in pretty good shape and it's the premium package so that's good. It's probably a fair deal at 7 if it is in good shape. I'm not sure how familiar you are with ATVs or Sportsman in particular but I'd check things like 1. wheel bearings- make sure the wheels don't wiggle.. 2. Bushings.. Make sure there isn't play in any of the A-Arms3. The handle bars/steering stem for wiggle or play..4. The axle boots for tears and shafts for wiggle.. 5. Air box for debris and water (deal breaker) (The filters are paper so that's one of the first things to replace).6. Intakes for dirt and debris. 7. Oil for milkiness (deal breaker)8. See how hard or how easily it shifts when running (hard shifting is a tell for the clutch bearing issue). It'll shift fine when not running.. 9. Tires for plugs..General stuff like how does it run, idle (1250-1300rpm), does AWD work?Heck, if the guy will let you, squeeze some grease in the zerks and see if any water comes out.. I should make a video on this.. HAHA! Some of that stuff is a pretty easy DIY project but it can add up and make that 7k ATV cost easily over 8.. At over 8 I'd be considering a new one with the factory rebates and warranty personally. Because of the nature of how these machines are abused I'm way more comfortable buying a used motorcycle vs a used ATV..
275?? Shit you hardly look 10 lbs over 250👀👀. Hope you get the rig sorted soon it sucks being down with. New machine.. Can Am is a power house but the boys up here also break alot of shit.... All the best bud hope it gets sorted soon
Yeah, the camera loves me.. It's a blessing and a curse. Very true, they do seem to break a lot of stuff up there, and down here most those machines start at 15k.
Yeah, Polaris and the dealership got the clutch replaced... It does have EPS. The '18 850 is very similar.. it doesn't have the three mode throttle though... I'd say the newer 850s are probably the smarter but.. A few guys have blown motors in the 1000s, the 850s do have the same clutch but I haven't heard about motors going in them.. Very comfortable, fast, and powerful ride though.. I'm happy with it
That's a good option too! That rotax motor is a beast.. I like can-ams too.. Just got a better deal on the Polaris.. I rode the Outlander 570 last year and it blew my Grizzly 700 out of the water on torque and low end.. The Grizz would catch up in the mid range but that's what impressed me most about those Rotax motors...
Man, all I have on that is personal experience... That Sportsman I got is an '18 and you saw the video so I can't call Polaris reliable.. Honda is gonna get that nod all day long.. But... Some guys have had no issues with there Sportsman.. Can-ams have a tendency to brake certain components as well and they are notoriously expensive to have worked on.. If it were me, and the choice was between your two options, and your more of a trail rider than a mud guy, I'd go Sportsman 850 and be sure to get an extended warranty... Polaris customer service is pretty good, I have no complaints about that.. I don't have experience with can-am customer service.. I'm assuming these are new machines your talking about too.. And maybe from the same dealership? If that's the case then just see what they could do in each machine... Either way, a new quad is fun and exciting as hell! Let me know what you end up going with!
I want Polaris to succeed ( An American company), but they really really need to improve their quality control. My sportsman 570 hasn't given me any trouble, but I keep hearing horror stories about their new " top of the line" models.
Polaris succeeded. Biggest powersports manufacturer in the world worth over 3 Billion.. The problem is they got too big. All decisions come from board rooms and any cuts that can improve the bottom line will be implemented.. It made quality control, quality parts, and improvement a thing of the past.. It's sad because Polaris was formed by a small group of enthusiasts who split from Textron to avoid exactly the type of business they became..
My 2020 sportsman 850 had to have rear differential and drive shaft replacement with 60 miles!!! Still have a pooping noise from the front of atv.. I know how you ferl
im in the market for a bigger atv i have a 750 king quad, i love it but its just slow on the low end, i weigh 240 and need power to move my ass around. looking into a scrambler 1000. any thoughts anyone ?
I was planning on a Scrambler but the Sportsman was way more comfortable plus it has The RK arms throttle modes better racks some storage.... Polaris fixed the clutch issue in 2019.... Depends [ on your riding style but personally, I'd go with the Sportsman 1k premium... More feature, less money, all the power you could want...
I'm probably gonna buy an 2018 sportsman 850 sp from my local dealer. They have it on sale for almost $2,000 less since the 2020's will be rolling in soon. We bought a 2019 Grizzly 700 from them last year and I think they'll take care of me if something goes wrong, but hopefully it wont. But my choices are another 2019 Grizzly EPS for $9,199 or this 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 sp Matte gray for $8,599 and I think since I'm a returning customer I can talk them down even more or at least get a couple of good helmets thrown in on the deal. They are advertising it pretty hard so they are wanting rid of it. I've always been a honda guy. I've got 3 honda 4 wheelers and a pioneer 500, great machines for my farm and even trail riding, but they arent near as fun as the yamaha grizzly. So the wife and I are going to get another machine and we're probably going with the 850 since its on sale. If it don't work out, I'll just trade it back in for a grizzly. As for your stuff, I agree, the way you have been treated you is unacceptable and your dealer and Polaris should be ashamed of the way they done you. In fact, if they can't fix the problem in a timely manner they should just take it back and give you a new one instead of all the bull they've put your through. Before I purchase mine, I'll have a long talk with my salesman and see if he is willing to put in writing that they'll replace mine if I encounter such an unfixable problem. If they can't commit to that I'll tell them I'm taking my business elsewhere. That should get their attention since they already know I could be a long term returning customer if they're willing to take care of me. I hope you get your wheeler lined out and it doesn't give you anymore problems.
Polaris actually went out of their way to work with the dealership and get this machine back to me pretty quick.. This issue was over a year ago.. I've got 110 hours on the new clutch and no issues.. Great machine, it will need just a little more attention than the Grizzly, but it's got some serious advantages going for it too!
@@DirtObseXXion Well, we went ahead and bought the 2018 polaris 850 SP EPS today. $8599 was just too good a deal to pass up and after riding it, man o man is that thing a monster. The wife and I absolutely love it. Got it home and put and hour or two of riding time on it. The wife and I used to argue over who was gonna drive the Grizzly, now we are arguing over the Polaris....I suppose thats a good problem to have. I talked with the mechanic and the salesman about the reliability issues. They both said while they agreed that Polaris is not as reliable as Yamaha, its still a top end machine. The mechanic said he could not ever remember getting a 850 SP they had sold back in with any major problems. The salesman said in fact he couldn't remember ever getting one back with problems. The mechanic said that most of the problems they see in the shop is with the side by side machines and that they hardly ever get a 4-wheeler in with problems unless someone has been mistreating it. I asked them both specifically about the one way bearing and clutch problems and they both said they've never seen one come in with that problem. The mechanic said he did change a clutch out recently on a polaris a guy brought in that had over 14,000 miles on it. This is the second machine I've bought from this dealership in the past year. Got the yamaha 700 Grizzly on July 7th 2018 and got the Polaris today. At this point I have no reason to doubt their word. They have been pretty straight up and honest with me about everything over the past year. Also, my salesman said that I still have the option available for 6 months to extend the warranty. So my plan is to run it pretty hard the first 6 months and if I see a problem or feel like the machine is presenting with a potential problem I'll go ahead and get a warranty extension on it. I'm with you on driving my machine, its a beast and a blast to drive. I can't imagine how powerful yours must be, mine is about all I can do to hang on to it LOL. A tip the mechanic gave me today to save wear on the belt was to always run it in low range if your just going slow or putting around the yard, lots of stop and go riding where you aren't getting very fast or maintaining a constant higher speed. He also said to ALWAYS use low range when climbing hills or rocks and such. He said it will absolutely save your belt and the machine will perform a whole lot better on the steep or graded terrain your riding on.
@@jtarman70 Awesome! I know you're going to love it.. I don't doubt the dealership either, the clutch issue is fairly common but like I said, new one has been good and a lot of guys had no issue... I did get the extended warranty and it has covered a few minor things like diff seals, ball joints, and a faulty guage cluster.. It's basically easy stuff that goes on the Sportsman and mainly due to how hard you can ride it.. You already know it's much more capable than the Grizzly in a lot of situations..
I'm in the market for a big quad, and I'm torn between Polaris and Can am. Can anyone give me more expert advice? Like most.. I want power and reliability.
I can't get more expert, but I can give you honest... We have the Can Am Outlander 1000r and a couple Sportsman XP1000's on the channel now.. I had no issues after the clutch was replaced for about 80hrs.. Just blew the front diff at Hatfield McCoy a couple days ago.. Outlander blew the front brakes.. Both covered under warranty.. I owned a grizzly 700 before this machine, night and day difference in terms of capability! If your truly torn between the Sportsman and CanAM, watch our comparison... Then, I strongly encourage you to go sit on both! They feel completely different, and that might be a difference maker for you... In terms of reliability, I'd say neck and neck, a japanese quad might be better, but only because they have half the HP. The 2019 is the best of both models, I wouldn't try to save by getting a last year left over.. Hope that helps...
@@DirtObseXXion Helps a ton! Thank you for the amazingly fast response! I'll just have to go take a up close look and get a feel, like you said. Thanks again!
@@GummyBear1993 Happy to help brother! Let me know if you have any more questions... We'll give you the best answers we can based on liking both of em!
Hey brother sorry for your pain 12,000 dollars is a lot of money to pay for and ATV that’s not running, you should have brought a 2019 Yamaha Grizzly SE and you would be out riding now and happy instead of living in misery.
I had a 16 Grizz 700.. Great bike, loved it, and I miss a lot of things about it but the XP is a blast when it's running good. If yammy finally decides to put a 850 twin in a Grizz I'd be tempted to go back.. It would be hard to get another 700 single now knowing what I'd be missing...
I wish I saw this before I buy my 2018 Sportsman XP1000 Touring, but it’s too late now cos Ive just got exactly the same problem with the same sound, it’s very much the same reply I been given by the dealer and I felt like I’ve wasted my money for that. Please let me know if I you reached somewhere with that unit to solve this problem so I can follow your steps, I really feel what your going through dude :(
Hey Ali, I called Polaris customer service and told them what happened and what the dealer told me... They called the dealership and worked out getting the new clutch for it.. I ended up getting the machine back in a few days.. I definitely recommend calling Polaris especially if the dealership is giving you any issues.. Hopefully they give a clutch from the '19s.. I think they fixed the problem now..
Dirt ObseXXion any idea if the clutch they change is Primary or Secondary ? One more thing, did you notice that you can’t access the clutch cos the bar is one pice welded and not tow parts connected with screws as per the manual ??? 🤷♂️ I had a hard time accessing the clutch house to a level I decided to cut then weld back the bar, poorly designed that’s for sure.
@@Alikarbon I'm pretty sure it was a one way bearing in the primary clutch.. The bar on mine is bolted on like the manual shows.. Very wierd that yours isn't bolted on, bust be different on the touring edition.. it sucks you're having all this trouble.. I truly hate that for you man..
Wawawa .. shit happens get over it, vehicles, atvs, rv’s they all have issues at some point , it’s a part of life. We all experience this type of thing now and then… 🤷♂️
Nah bro....I don't think your whining.... it's a BRAND NEW QUAD....but before that and more importantly....your out of a quad! I feel your pain....its a ball breaker not having your ride when it's time to ride after all the investment.
I called them to complain, after I talked to someone at Polaris I got the wheeler back in about two days... The delay was that there were no clutch assembly's in stock anywhere. Polaris asked Lexington Motorsports if they would take one off a new unit and they agreed too... Had some issues with shotty work when I got it back but 30hrs on the new clutch and so far no issues..
Suck it up I reckon. price you pay for high performance 1000cc quads. theres no free lunch. Can ams rattle a break like hell too. “the best quad for you”. .. Get used to the dealer
Stop letting it sit in the water up to the handlebars. If you want to play around in your Kentucky nectar you should have got the High Lifter its all most completely waterproof. Now you people need to realize these four wheelers are like little tanks not submarines.
Kentucky nectar= Bourbon... It still hasn't been in deep mud, I'm not a mud guy... The cluth had a bearing seize due to a factory defect... Polaris replaced everything under warranty..
No man you should've bought a fckn arctic cat. They're all american. They started the 1000 class and I own one blows the doors off any polaris, way more reliable more rugged, way better suspension and ground clearance than polaris. I have towed 3 different pilaris' home as they're so heavy nothing short of another popo sportsman, arctic cats can tow a popo through the woods and mud. Can am is cool they're a good company who aggressively gos at what's popular. For awhile arctic cat and can am we're the top 2 big dogs best machines. can ams never hold up like arctic cat simple truth from someone who really does like both with at least 50 machines within our big family and friends. Unfortunately arctic cat is no longer the smallest company that could. Bought out by textron. Yeah now they kept the engineers and all that and they have huge cash power now but it was so cool that arctic cat was this tiny company fighting huge massive corporation's and legit rewrote the book for atvs and side by sides. 1000 was arctic cat I own it, mud ready machines arctic cat started it, wild cat was the bet for a long time and still is best off the floor. They built for raw torque rather higher horsepower low reliability as can am did, tho the rotax has always been great motor. But in the harshest, most insane terrain the arctic cats were always the best leaving the others behind or in the dust broke down lol
We don’t know the true story on how it broke and how you take care of your machine. It’s easy to break anything and if you ride hard change out the clutch and do an upgrade since they had it off . I had three four wheelers and if you a professional and mentioned “QUAD KING “ instead of King Quad you don’t know shit about four wheelers Mr Reseach. I had a King quad Arctic Cat 700 and Polaris 850 . I upgraded my clutch in the Kingquad since I put larger tires wheels on it . All three where great bikes and had there issues especially since the type of riding I did . The clutches aren’t the problem it’s the rider and I’ve seen how people shift all bikes and I’ve seen people engage them with rpms way up jamming into drive jamming into reverse grinding back and forth then when they break they cry to the dealer . Maybe you should take up boating oar better yet brush from the shoreline. Japanese aren’t in no hurry to put a 1000 cc for what straight line racing ? No , you don’t need to go 80 in the woods . The slowest riders I’ve been behind are the ones that have 1000s . Don’t get me wrong I’m all in on 1000 but I gaurantee there’s guys out there that ride Brutte forces king quads that would go through shit you could never get through with your bike . Oh and recall let me educate recall is safety issues only not because it broke . They are replacing it at no cost be happy because that’s a warranty item not a recall. Man you need educated on ATVs bro. Japanese has big bores and 750s are big bore utility . You are lost bro take another drink
“I need a big ATV IM A BIG GUY I HAVE A BIG BEARD I WANT AMERICAN BUT I MIGHT BUT A JAPANESE” dude stfu you make no sense and Polaris is a good machine like the rest of them . “I know you feel me ‘ man you sounded like an idiot in this video and Polaris is no joke they are great machines
@@markvisconti3491 Damn dude, you're a dick.. I still have the machine it's had some ups and downs.. I tried to cover most of it on the channel.. I even did a follow up on this one.. These vids are from nearly two years ago.. No one's making you watch..
That's just a company that's focused on making millions while cutting costs by using cheap parts, and then claiming a top notch product....I'll stick with my yamaha 700 kodiak...and mod it the fuck out...how I want and what I want..and it will survive my abuse...somethings fucked when something 12k breaks within the first year...I dontncare how rough you ride...smh
Dirt ObseXXion I'm thinking about buying a sportsman 1000 later on I like the copper I have right now RZR 1000s 2017 I have a leaking rear differential they've made it right pretty quick at my local shop.... but maybe you can answer this I had an 850 Sportsman and going down a hill it would backfire real loud after it's been running and hot for a while if it was raw fuel getting in the exhaust or what I hope they fix this on the newer units
Dj Morgan I had a 16 Grizz and it did the same thing, Its just an airflow thing to pass emissions tests.. The 1000 hasn't done it at all so I'd say it's resolved. Polaris and Lexington Motorsports hooked me me with the clutch issue... They took one off a new unit. I've seen other guys have this issue too, but some are fine. I'd gt buy this one again despite the issue, I'd definitely recommend the extended warranty tho..
Dj Morgan Also I rolled mine on a nasty hill last weekend.. Thanks for checking us out, I hope you check out some of the ride videos too.. The 1000 is a blast to ride now that the clutch is resolved..
This is why I'm buying a can am, I had 3 polaris atv all had problems, Yamaha had zero problems, I'd buy a honda,yamaha or Kawasaki but I want a 1000, maybe once I get a can am maybe I wont have to keep a spare quad
I hope you don't have to keep a spare quad too! I like the XXC personally but they're too expensive for me.. The Sportsman has been ok since they replaced the clutch but I can't this didn't piss me off...
Went to HM last year with my buddy who was on a 500 Rubicon (I still had the Grizz). He could rip the trails just as fast me. I'd leave him when we hit fire roads or pavement but the Honda was still fun and all he's ever done to it in 2000 miles is change the oil once or twice.
Rode with a guy on a rancher a couple years ago, and yeah, it was the slowest machine in the pack. You know what else? Out of 5 Polaris, and 2 Hondas, the Rancher was the only one to have a failure. Died and wouldn't start. Towed back to camp 40 miles by Sportsman 850.
sonny baldwin Awesome! I got the Sportsman back last night.. That was a good surprise but they didn't even put the clutch case on right (missing and loose bolts) so I got my fingers crossed now..
I would not buy another Polaris . My 850 sportsmans has 256 km I have drove it 5 times and the motor is blown. Polaris is now arguing that my warranty is expired and don't want to cover it even though I have 3 years of warranty . I Have bought 5 Polaris atv in the past I will never buy another. The warranty service is junk like there machines. Buy any other ATV you would be better off. The machine has been at a Polaris shop for over 6 month and still not fixed. Mine also caught on fire after the recall fix and the motor went at the same time.
All these brands have problems. Doesn't matter what it is. I've owned almost all of them and they all had issues. From my experience and in my opinion polaris holds the torch. MY 700 grizzly was a pile of shit. WORST atv I have ever owned. I will never buy another Yamaha. Underpowered, electronics were junk, the 4x4 never worked when you wanted it to. My kawasaki 650 prairie was a good bike, just wasn't the bike for me. Honda is out of the question for me since they aren't in the big bike market. Can ams run with the best as well but the looks of them ruin it for me. My sportsman has been a great bike and the only issue it has given me was due to lack of maintenance and needing a tune up. Hopefully Polaris can sort out this issue with the clutches and then the 1000 should be a problem less bike.
TheT Dailyyy I got it back and I'm a happy man again. Polaris made some calls to the dealer and they agreed to take a clutch off a new unit. The customer service was really good!
Dirt ObseXXion that's good to hear! I have a 2013 800 sportsman and have been waiting for the right time to buy the 1000. Hopefully they'll come up with a permanent fix to the bearing issue to resolve future problems.
Yeah, I know its kind of hit or miss. There are a lot of guys who haven't had an issue but plenty who have. So far the new clutch has no issues. I did go with the extended warranty just in case. If I had to go back and do it over again I'd still get the Sportsman 1k.. For whatever that's worth...
You won't regret it! I got some pretty good ride clips in some of our other videos. Now that I've learned the bike a bit better I'm really starting to realize what its capable of.
saw another vid of the same shit, brand new with clutch problems. everything i hear about polaris is bad. they spend more money on advertising than innovating
@@DirtObseXXion hey man, how u feel about the Honda 700xx? im fairly newish to riding. rode off and on my hole life then went about 12 yrs of no riding, well now i got the fever and im looking to buy used. almost jumped on a cheaper 08 warroir 350 they wanted 2k OBO then saw a 700xx for 3k, and thought theres a bike i would keep for longer than the 350. would be all play for me, trails hills parks and mud riding. any thoughts or suggestions for a limited bugdet newish rider? thanx for ur time man, love the vids
@@kingkracker1998 Bro that 700xx is pretty badass.. A sport quad with IRS which means halfway decent ground clearance.. Plus it's pretty easy to ride bc it's super torquey.. Btw the last Warrior 350 was 04 so it's either a Raptor 350 or they're lying..
@@kingkracker1998 I should mention, the tire/wheel size is weird on the 700xx so if the tires are worn, expect a bigger expense than normal to get new tires or new wheels and tires
@@DirtObseXXion lol ya i was researching the raptor a little and noticed that! lol. prolly an 04. and on the 700xx, the rear suspension is what really cuaght my eye plus it looks so bad ass! thnx for ur input my man. im try n grab that 700xx this week end. wish me luck
M K It ain't just one.. That's the point, lots of guys with the same issue and no recall.. Click bait? Less than 20hrs and unrideable.. Literally exactly what happened...
thousand who dont have issue out weight your one or few who do, and i would wager that there is a reason it is broken, probably user error. Did you sink it in a water hole and get the clutch wet? That would be one way it can break the one way bearing.
M K man you didn't watch the video.. I explained all this.. Look, I like having conversations but if just watch 8seconds of video and get pissed I don't know what to tell you.. I hope you have one of these and I hope you have good luck with it.. it's a badass wheeler
Got it back today! Lexington Motorsports hooked me up! Clutch is still on back order but they got a new unit in and took the clutch from that one... Much appreciated fellas. We'll at Blue Holler tomorrow!
Dirt O, what’s your thoughts on a brute force 750? I’d like on of these fancy Polaris or can am rigs but in my research I see a pot of problems with them. My buddy has a 12 brute that he’s swamped 9 times and it just keeps running with regular maintenance, a couple belts and just recently had all his seals replaced. With the power and reliability why does the brute not get more love?
@@jsnokhous The Brute is solid but it's too dated for a lot of folks.. It's blocky and doesn't handle as good as it's competition.. It's solid though, powerful and reliable.. Kawasaki would do well to give it a face lift and some factory accessories...
I understand ur Frustration for Real. I appreciate your videos and the words u shared with us.
Thanks brother! It's been up and down with this machine for sure.. Mostly up though, just have to share the frustrations
I have a 2016 sportsman 1000xp and it has been awesome........not one issue. Sorry to hear. When you get it back you will love it.
It's back!!! And you're right, I do... Check out some of our ride vids sometime...
Well, that SUCKS!!! I would be SO bummed... Stay positive, my friend! ALL big machines have problems. Once you get the bugs worked out, they are BEASTS, tho. From Can-Am, to Arctic Cat, to Polaris. That is one of the reason the "reliable" companies like Honda and Yamaha have not made anything over 700 class machines. Cheers from Alaska!
Broknex Thanks for checking us out, they actually got it back to me sooner than expected so good on em! I'm doing an update vid, less ranting lol.. we definitely prefer making ride videos!
Damn...well 1st...Happy 4th and I need some Kentucky Nectar! LOL! GREAT Video! You are 100% correct in saying how the XP 1000 size is the way to go. No one out there has the features that this ATV has. This is our first ATV, and I would be Pissed if it was out for repair within the 1st few months. I could see if we were abusing the thing, but like you said, We use ours for hunting and trails, then for a lil mud when it rains. My head light housing got water in them the other day when we were making our mud video....WTF...how does someone build an ATV that is made to get dirty and the light housing gets water in it. I took them off and tried to clean them from the inside as best as I could but some of the dirt had burned into the housing...lol! REALLY! Anyways! We all just want to spend our hard earned money on some Toys and have a great time, NOT sitting here posting a video trying to get a company to fix a major issue!!!!!!!! GREAT VIDEO! Be sure to send this video to the POLARIS customer service address!
Thanks! I mentioned in there that you weren't having any issues.. Hope I don't jinx you, Happy 4th!
Haha...i don't mind normal wear and tear but damn!!! Happy 4th!!!
I'm looking forward to a brute force 1k. It might not ever happen but I'm looking forward to it anyway. I love the 750i but it would be nice to have a 1k version available
Louis Johnson Jr. I don't think it will happen either. The Kawasaki dealer here doesn't even stock a Brute because they just don't sell many. I'd love a 1k Brute too tho!
Yeah had mine out today notice my rear sway bar has over an inch play. now it's rubbing my spring and got all.the paint worn off. Going to try get it to the dealership here soon
had the same issue with my can am outlander and I adjusted the linkgage and ran fine after that had no more problems
Oh that's good... This was a one way bearing in the clutch.. Polaris covered it but I was pissed at the time because it was brand new..
I feel you about Yamaha, I have 2 Grizzlies (2015, 2017). Side by sides though, I just don't get it. I went the other way, got a yz250fx - best decision ever made.
Very cool! I do need an off road bike. I have a Kawi Vaquero and a GSXR. Did you see that crazy GSXR decked out for off-road video? Maybe that's what I need to do!
When from a grizzly to a 2020 sportsman 850 premium trail edition. I’m loving it. 400km on it already.
Nice! I've had this one for several years now.. This was the only major issue but the Sportsman will go through some components faster than the Grizzly.. Stuff like bushings, bearings, ball joints ect... Super fun machine though..
I do appliance service for a living, and do a LOT of warranty work for the major manufacturers. I will tell you this. Safety issues get recalls, functional issues get service bulletins. It's the same in every industry I know of including automobiles and powersports. It sucks, but that's what it is. If a design is bad enough it will get changed, and the customer can usually get covered for the repair, but no manufacturer is doing repairs in ANTICIPATION of a failure.
Holden McGroin Good insight man, Thanks for the comment
Holden McGroin I should say though, Yamaha recalled a starter spring and 4wd switch on that Grizz I had... Those were in anticipation of failure...
You would think this would be a safety issue as it makes the machine unintentionally move..
Good luck brother
Thanks man
excellent video, very informative and keeping it real. thank you
have they fixed the issues for 2021 models?
Some of them.. We had 2.. The 18 and a 19.. If I got another 1000cc quad I'd go with the Outlander
@@DirtObseXXion
Thanks, for your honest feed back. I currently own a 2003 660 grizzly and trying to find out which is the badass atv out there for trail riding with 1000cc for reliability and performance.
Honestly I think it’s because of covid why it’s taking so long to get fixed.
Polaris doesn’t have parts in stock because they don’t have ATV’s in stock either. I’m from Sacramento and I’ve searched a 100 mile radius with about 12 locations in the radius. I can’t find an 850 in stock. I ordered an 850 2 weeks ago and they told me 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.
Your content is amazing, I really enjoy your channel!
That video was from 2018
@@DirtObseXXion oh, we’ll forget everything I said lol
@@imokuok1993 LOL! Thanks for checking it out though!
Somebody has got to stop letting you make drunk videos.
D. Ramp I think Polaris should intervene by getting me my wheeler back...
Dirt ObseXXion I think you should stop being a whiny bitch and have another drink. I'll buy, and you can even ride shotgun in Miss Betty. #thelimolife #respectthelimo #xp1k4
D. Ramp I'm game I ain't about to quit whining though
Man, at one point I thought you were going to cry.
Ok couple things! Did you break it correctly and are 1k scrambler made the same noise, but it was quieter the problem was that the plug for the belt housing was missing so dirt and mud was getting on the clutches! If you didn’t break it in correctly that might be your problem!
Oh yeah, I was very careful to break it in low and slow... Even made a video about that.. The one way bearing in the primary just seized as many have. It was impossible to shift and the belt squealed like a virgin on prom night.. I'm not trying to slam your ATV bro, I watch your vids, if yours is good, then that is awesome!.. Some of these have been fine and some of them are having issues. Not having a brand new wheeler just pisses me off... Like I say in the video, next time I might singing its praises again...
No, you made the right purchase, a Can-Am could have easily give you more problem. My 17 Renegade xxc was junk, it would be hard for me to recommend the Can am to anyone else with the experience I had in only 600 miles.
I know that now.... New clutch has been great!
@@DirtObseXXion I'll be keep in tuned in to your videos, hopefully you have no more clutch issues, well no issues at all would be even better. Lol
@@cbull316 Thanks man! 1000 mile review coming soon!
I'd be pissed too!!
Mine did the same thing, they replaced the one way bearing, and belt. That was the beginning of last year, seems like they would of fixed the problem by now, lol. Bullshit!!
I'm a big guy also, i weigh 235.
I definitely feel for ya, i'd be irate, especially considering i ride every weekend.
Good Luck!!!
CW Hobbies Seriously! I mentioned you in the vid if you didn't catch it.. Love your vids man, hoping mine recovers too..
Yeah, thanks for the shout out!
Thanks for watching.
Good Luck.
I'm at around 850 miles on mine and doing great so far. Rode it through some crazy stuff, Hatfield McCoy trails, UP of Michigan and no issues yet. I'll have to do an update video soon.
Glad to hear it! I just got it back Friday, Polaris took care of me, working on an update vid now and headed over to check your channel out!
I am a little behind, have a bunch of great footage to put together from our week at Hatfield and McCoy in early July. Was an awesome experience for sure, some dam good riding also.
That's a good problem to have! We're headed to HM in September, I love it there! We're fortunate to have a bunch of places to ride here in KY within driving distance but there's nothing like taking a trip to HM...
I'm in the market for a ATV 1000 model and this video and the Polaris Off-Road reviews on Facebook is making rethink the Polaris brand. I guess I need to walk to the Can Am Outlander.
Check out the ATVONDEMAND shootout between the two.. I rode in that shootout and have a lot of experience with both machines... They're both good but the Outlander is less prone to factory issues. I still have this machine.
@@DirtObseXXion thanks for the recommendation. 👍
I had this same issue on a 2017 Sportsman 850XP and a 2016 570XP
Dang... That sucks... I've got about 35hrs on the new clutch and its been good so far. Just got done doing about 300 miles at Hatfield McCoy with no issues. Did you have any issues once they were replaced?
I understand completely you spent the money on brand new wheeler just like myself if mine broke and I got run around I’d be pissed
Yeah, I'm pissed but I keep it in perspective... If the worst part of my day is a broken toy... I'm doing ok...
Dirt ObseXXion agree man been following ya and watching your videos keep up good work wish I could go on a ride with ya guys but I’m in NY lol you have any stickers I can slap on my 850
jbarres80 We will eventually.. I'll send one when we get em.. Thanks for watching! I'm from NY originally, I'll be up sometime this summer to see the folks
You mentioned the one way bearing on primary clutch.being the issue...and that it's a known problem..what years ?
Seems to be 2018 and older.. Our buddy with the 19 Premium didn't have an issue.. I've come across a lot of guys who had the issue in 17 and 18.. 2,000 miles on it now and it's been good..
@@DirtObseXXion thanks..good info
Thinking it might be a batch of bad clutches for the 2018 model my 17 1000 has 1300 plus miles and I atv pull with it and I've had no clutch issues
Yeah, plenty of guys have had no issues.. It's just a bearing that goes bad.. Polaris and Lexington Motorsports were really cool about it.. They got it back to me in a few days.. It did take a call to Polaris, but they reached out to the dealership and got it worked out.. All good times since!!!! Other than a few self inflicted injuries HAHAHA!! Thanks for checking out the channel!
Know you get your wheeler back but did they just fix the problem with another clutch that’s the exact same as the one that broke or is it updated ? My 850 sportsman is in a local Polaris for the same issue and was just informed last week that they will cover it under warranty and they can’t get the new clutch so they will be taking one off the show room floor to replace mine.. sounds great but I’m scared it’ll happen again and they won’t cover it next time. Have you had any issues since it was fixed ? Ps love the vids man keep it up!
Matt Archer They took the same clutch off a new unit.. I'm definitely worried about it but so far so good. I did get the extended warranty just in case... Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it..
I didn’t get the extended warranty...yet but after this I’m really debating it they say I have a year to get it added on so gonna wait a bit then add it I’m thinking. Hopefully this fixes the problem though
Matt 850SP guy Yeah man, I hope so too...
I know this is an old video but the rumor is Yamaha finally filed for a patent for a 1000CC ATV! I have a problem free '19 XP1000 but I'm a yamaha fan boy since a kid.....If it's true, the Polaris is getting traded in.👍
Yeah I saw an article for a patent on a twin but not necessarily a 1000... Time will tell if that actually means anything.. It would have a long way to go before production so don't list that unicorn XP just yet
Cool little face on that tree
It's my bottle opener.. Haha
Here I am thinking of buying a used 15 1k... Now you got me thinking twice.
I think you'd be ok...It's a one way bearing in the clutch on 17 and 18 models.. I think they fixed it this year.. I'd just research the forums to see what guys are saying about the 15s.. No regrets with this bike, it's a beast..
@@DirtObseXXion the one I'm looking at is a 15 with 65 hours and 600 miles on it. Guy is asking 7500 and I got him down to 7. No recalls have been done on it. These models apparently we're having heat/🔥 issues... So... There is a or some recalls that need done. I'm not a dealership type of guy. Usually do my own work... Was curious to your input on it.. appreciate it.
Yeah, the fix on the heat issue is just sheet metal around the exhaust so you could easily rig something up... 65 hours and 600 miles tells me it was probably trail bike for the most part and not ridden terribly hard. I ride mine kinda hard and had closer to 900 miles at 65 hours in about 7 months... As long as it wasn't a deep mud bike I'd guess it's in pretty good shape.. I'm sure you can tell by the seller what kind of rider and owner he was.. 7k seems reasonably fair if it already had the warranty work and had some extras like a winch, tires/wheels, and maybe a bumper.. If it's stock 7k seems high. Polaris has improved this bike a lot in the last 4 yrs.. Arched A-Arms, Drive Modes, more HP, fixed the heat issue.. So if it doesn't have some aftermarket love already, I'd take a hard look at a newer 850 model because you can probably get a new 850 for about the same price (or at least ballpark)...
@@DirtObseXXion milwaukee.craigslist.org/snw/6812289619.html
Check it out.
Looks to be in pretty good shape and it's the premium package so that's good. It's probably a fair deal at 7 if it is in good shape. I'm not sure how familiar you are with ATVs or Sportsman in particular but I'd check things like 1. wheel bearings- make sure the wheels don't wiggle.. 2. Bushings.. Make sure there isn't play in any of the A-Arms3. The handle bars/steering stem for wiggle or play..4. The axle boots for tears and shafts for wiggle.. 5. Air box for debris and water (deal breaker) (The filters are paper so that's one of the first things to replace).6. Intakes for dirt and debris. 7. Oil for milkiness (deal breaker)8. See how hard or how easily it shifts when running (hard shifting is a tell for the clutch bearing issue). It'll shift fine when not running.. 9. Tires for plugs..General stuff like how does it run, idle (1250-1300rpm), does AWD work?Heck, if the guy will let you, squeeze some grease in the zerks and see if any water comes out.. I should make a video on this.. HAHA! Some of that stuff is a pretty easy DIY project but it can add up and make that 7k ATV cost easily over 8.. At over 8 I'd be considering a new one with the factory rebates and warranty personally. Because of the nature of how these machines are abused I'm way more comfortable buying a used motorcycle vs a used ATV..
275?? Shit you hardly look 10 lbs over 250👀👀.
Hope you get the rig sorted soon it sucks being down with. New machine.. Can Am is a power house but the boys up here also break alot of shit....
All the best bud hope it gets sorted soon
Yeah, the camera loves me.. It's a blessing and a curse.
Very true, they do seem to break a lot of stuff up there, and down here most those machines start at 15k.
Yours must have been built on a Monday or a Friday I bet they still wanted the payment on that wheeler why was broke down for 2 months right
Haha, yeah.. After I called Polaris they actually went out of their way to get a part to the dealership.. No issues after a year with the new clutch..
You happy agsin? Looking at an 850, not sure if the clutch is the same.
Do you have Powersteering?
Yeah, Polaris and the dealership got the clutch replaced... It does have EPS. The '18 850 is very similar.. it doesn't have the three mode throttle though... I'd say the newer 850s are probably the smarter but.. A few guys have blown motors in the 1000s, the 850s do have the same clutch but I haven't heard about motors going in them.. Very comfortable, fast, and powerful ride though.. I'm happy with it
Dirt ObseXXion thank you. My other option is an outlander 650.
That's a good option too! That rotax motor is a beast.. I like can-ams too.. Just got a better deal on the Polaris.. I rode the Outlander 570 last year and it blew my Grizzly 700 out of the water on torque and low end.. The Grizz would catch up in the mid range but that's what impressed me most about those Rotax motors...
Dirt ObseXXion the Sportsman 850 is the best bang for the buck, but has reliability improved?
Man, all I have on that is personal experience... That Sportsman I got is an '18 and you saw the video so I can't call Polaris reliable.. Honda is gonna get that nod all day long.. But... Some guys have had no issues with there Sportsman.. Can-ams have a tendency to brake certain components as well and they are notoriously expensive to have worked on.. If it were me, and the choice was between your two options, and your more of a trail rider than a mud guy, I'd go Sportsman 850 and be sure to get an extended warranty... Polaris customer service is pretty good, I have no complaints about that.. I don't have experience with can-am customer service.. I'm assuming these are new machines your talking about too.. And maybe from the same dealership? If that's the case then just see what they could do in each machine... Either way, a new quad is fun and exciting as hell! Let me know what you end up going with!
I want Polaris to succeed ( An American company), but they really really need to improve their quality control.
My sportsman 570 hasn't given me any trouble, but I keep hearing horror stories about their new " top of the line" models.
Polaris succeeded. Biggest powersports manufacturer in the world worth over 3 Billion.. The problem is they got too big. All decisions come from board rooms and any cuts that can improve the bottom line will be implemented.. It made quality control, quality parts, and improvement a thing of the past.. It's sad because Polaris was formed by a small group of enthusiasts who split from Textron to avoid exactly the type of business they became..
My 2020 sportsman 850 had to have rear differential and drive shaft replacement with 60 miles!!! Still have a pooping noise from the front of atv.. I know how you ferl
That sucks dude
im in the market for a bigger atv i have a 750 king quad, i love it but its just slow on the low end, i weigh 240 and need power to move my ass around.
looking into a scrambler 1000. any thoughts anyone ?
I was planning on a Scrambler but the Sportsman was way more comfortable plus it has The RK arms throttle modes better racks some storage.... Polaris fixed the clutch issue in 2019.... Depends [ on your riding style but personally, I'd go with the Sportsman 1k premium... More feature, less money, all the power you could want...
I'm probably gonna buy an 2018 sportsman 850 sp from my local dealer. They have it on sale for almost $2,000 less since the 2020's will be rolling in soon. We bought a 2019 Grizzly 700 from them last year and I think they'll take care of me if something goes wrong, but hopefully it wont. But my choices are another 2019 Grizzly EPS for $9,199 or this 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 sp Matte gray for $8,599 and I think since I'm a returning customer I can talk them down even more or at least get a couple of good helmets thrown in on the deal. They are advertising it pretty hard so they are wanting rid of it. I've always been a honda guy. I've got 3 honda 4 wheelers and a pioneer 500, great machines for my farm and even trail riding, but they arent near as fun as the yamaha grizzly. So the wife and I are going to get another machine and we're probably going with the 850 since its on sale. If it don't work out, I'll just trade it back in for a grizzly. As for your stuff, I agree, the way you have been treated you is unacceptable and your dealer and Polaris should be ashamed of the way they done you. In fact, if they can't fix the problem in a timely manner they should just take it back and give you a new one instead of all the bull they've put your through. Before I purchase mine, I'll have a long talk with my salesman and see if he is willing to put in writing that they'll replace mine if I encounter such an unfixable problem. If they can't commit to that I'll tell them I'm taking my business elsewhere. That should get their attention since they already know I could be a long term returning customer if they're willing to take care of me. I hope you get your wheeler lined out and it doesn't give you anymore problems.
Polaris actually went out of their way to work with the dealership and get this machine back to me pretty quick.. This issue was over a year ago.. I've got 110 hours on the new clutch and no issues.. Great machine, it will need just a little more attention than the Grizzly, but it's got some serious advantages going for it too!
@@DirtObseXXion Well, we went ahead and bought the 2018 polaris 850 SP EPS today. $8599 was just too good a deal to pass up and after riding it, man o man is that thing a monster. The wife and I absolutely love it. Got it home and put and hour or two of riding time on it. The wife and I used to argue over who was gonna drive the Grizzly, now we are arguing over the Polaris....I suppose thats a good problem to have.
I talked with the mechanic and the salesman about the reliability issues. They both said while they agreed that Polaris is not as reliable as Yamaha, its still a top end machine. The mechanic said he could not ever remember getting a 850 SP they had sold back in with any major problems. The salesman said in fact he couldn't remember ever getting one back with problems. The mechanic said that most of the problems they see in the shop is with the side by side machines and that they hardly ever get a 4-wheeler in with problems unless someone has been mistreating it. I asked them both specifically about the one way bearing and clutch problems and they both said they've never seen one come in with that problem. The mechanic said he did change a clutch out recently on a polaris a guy brought in that had over 14,000 miles on it. This is the second machine I've bought from this dealership in the past year. Got the yamaha 700 Grizzly on July 7th 2018 and got the Polaris today. At this point I have no reason to doubt their word. They have been pretty straight up and honest with me about everything over the past year. Also, my salesman said that I still have the option available for 6 months to extend the warranty. So my plan is to run it pretty hard the first 6 months and if I see a problem or feel like the machine is presenting with a potential problem I'll go ahead and get a warranty extension on it. I'm with you on driving my machine, its a beast and a blast to drive. I can't imagine how powerful yours must be, mine is about all I can do to hang on to it LOL.
A tip the mechanic gave me today to save wear on the belt was to always run it in low range if your just going slow or putting around the yard, lots of stop and go riding where you aren't getting very fast or maintaining a constant higher speed. He also said to ALWAYS use low range when climbing hills or rocks and such. He said it will absolutely save your belt and the machine will perform a whole lot better on the steep or graded terrain your riding on.
@@jtarman70 Awesome! I know you're going to love it.. I don't doubt the dealership either, the clutch issue is fairly common but like I said, new one has been good and a lot of guys had no issue... I did get the extended warranty and it has covered a few minor things like diff seals, ball joints, and a faulty guage cluster.. It's basically easy stuff that goes on the Sportsman and mainly due to how hard you can ride it.. You already know it's much more capable than the Grizzly in a lot of situations..
Dang I hope my 18 850 doenst start to have that issue
McRoy O'Brien Just got er back Lexington motorsports hooked me up!
One way bearing is a common problem on them
I'm talking real accessories like tires something big. This is unacceptable for your inconvenience. Don't take no for an answer
I'm in the market for a big quad, and I'm torn between Polaris and Can am. Can anyone give me more expert advice? Like most.. I want power and reliability.
I can't get more expert, but I can give you honest... We have the Can Am Outlander 1000r and a couple Sportsman XP1000's on the channel now.. I had no issues after the clutch was replaced for about 80hrs.. Just blew the front diff at Hatfield McCoy a couple days ago.. Outlander blew the front brakes.. Both covered under warranty.. I owned a grizzly 700 before this machine, night and day difference in terms of capability! If your truly torn between the Sportsman and CanAM, watch our comparison... Then, I strongly encourage you to go sit on both! They feel completely different, and that might be a difference maker for you... In terms of reliability, I'd say neck and neck, a japanese quad might be better, but only because they have half the HP. The 2019 is the best of both models, I wouldn't try to save by getting a last year left over.. Hope that helps...
@@DirtObseXXion Helps a ton! Thank you for the amazingly fast response! I'll just have to go take a up close look and get a feel, like you said. Thanks again!
@@GummyBear1993 Happy to help brother! Let me know if you have any more questions... We'll give you the best answers we can based on liking both of em!
Hey brother sorry for your pain 12,000 dollars is a lot of money to pay for and ATV that’s not running, you should have brought a 2019 Yamaha Grizzly SE and you would be out riding now and happy instead of living in misery.
I had a 16 Grizz 700.. Great bike, loved it, and I miss a lot of things about it but the XP is a blast when it's running good. If yammy finally decides to put a 850 twin in a Grizz I'd be tempted to go back.. It would be hard to get another 700 single now knowing what I'd be missing...
Did your stomach growl or cry for help at 18 seconds in?
Blahaha! That was most definitely a cry for help!
I wish I saw this before I buy my 2018 Sportsman XP1000 Touring, but it’s too late now cos Ive just got exactly the same problem with the same sound, it’s very much the same reply I been given by the dealer and I felt like I’ve wasted my money for that.
Please let me know if I you reached somewhere with that unit to solve this problem so I can follow your steps, I really feel what your going through dude :(
Hey Ali, I called Polaris customer service and told them what happened and what the dealer told me... They called the dealership and worked out getting the new clutch for it.. I ended up getting the machine back in a few days.. I definitely recommend calling Polaris especially if the dealership is giving you any issues.. Hopefully they give a clutch from the '19s.. I think they fixed the problem now..
Dirt ObseXXion any idea if the clutch they change is Primary or Secondary ?
One more thing, did you notice that you can’t access the clutch cos the bar is one pice welded and not tow parts connected with screws as per the manual ??? 🤷♂️
I had a hard time accessing the clutch house to a level I decided to cut then weld back the bar, poorly designed that’s for sure.
@@Alikarbon I'm pretty sure it was a one way bearing in the primary clutch.. The bar on mine is bolted on like the manual shows.. Very wierd that yours isn't bolted on, bust be different on the touring edition.. it sucks you're having all this trouble.. I truly hate that for you man..
Hell when it's well but it's sick a lot.
Well said bro
Hands down this dude has the best content on this channel
Ryan Hill Even my drunken whiny bitch stuff?
Dirt ObseXXion yes good delivery very relatable honest opinion i like that
Wawawa .. shit happens get over it, vehicles, atvs, rv’s they all have issues at some point , it’s a part of life. We all experience this type of thing now and then… 🤷♂️
Watch a Graham Jarvis video, you'll forget all about 4 wheels.
Ha! I don't have the coordination for enduro.. Love watching that stuff tho!
Nah bro....I don't think your whining.... it's a BRAND NEW QUAD....but before that and more importantly....your out of a quad! I feel your pain....its a ball breaker not having your ride when it's time to ride after all the investment.
This is the exact reason I bought a Bruteforce. I thought it would be more reliable even if its a lesser machine.
rzl07375 The Brute is a damn fine machine for sure...
You need to complain about the situation. Make polaris give you some accessories.
I called them to complain, after I talked to someone at Polaris I got the wheeler back in about two days... The delay was that there were no clutch assembly's in stock anywhere. Polaris asked Lexington Motorsports if they would take one off a new unit and they agreed too... Had some issues with shotty work when I got it back but 30hrs on the new clutch and so far no issues..
Thats the other thing, Shoddy mechanics at some of the dealers.
Suck it up I reckon. price you pay for high performance 1000cc quads. theres no free lunch. Can ams rattle a break like hell too. “the best quad for you”. .. Get used to the dealer
Touch`e, my next one won't have a light pod tho.. That's an accident waiting to happen..
el mio tiene 18 horas de uso ya le suena el diferencial trasero y aveses no quiere ensender
Stop letting it sit in the water up to the handlebars. If you want to play around in your Kentucky nectar you should have got the High Lifter its all most completely waterproof. Now you people need to realize these four wheelers are like little tanks not submarines.
Kentucky nectar= Bourbon... It still hasn't been in deep mud, I'm not a mud guy... The cluth had a bearing seize due to a factory defect... Polaris replaced everything under warranty..
Watched this atleast 6 times lol
Hahaha! I don't always drink so much, but when I do I make sure to make rambling whine fest vids.. LMAO!!!
Crying 😭
No man you should've bought a fckn arctic cat. They're all american. They started the 1000 class and I own one blows the doors off any polaris, way more reliable more rugged, way better suspension and ground clearance than polaris. I have towed 3 different pilaris' home as they're so heavy nothing short of another popo sportsman, arctic cats can tow a popo through the woods and mud.
Can am is cool they're a good company who aggressively gos at what's popular. For awhile arctic cat and can am we're the top 2 big dogs best machines. can ams never hold up like arctic cat simple truth from someone who really does like both with at least 50 machines within our big family and friends.
Unfortunately arctic cat is no longer the smallest company that could. Bought out by textron. Yeah now they kept the engineers and all that and they have huge cash power now but it was so cool that arctic cat was this tiny company fighting huge massive corporation's and legit rewrote the book for atvs and side by sides. 1000 was arctic cat I own it, mud ready machines arctic cat started it, wild cat was the bet for a long time and still is best off the floor. They built for raw torque rather higher horsepower low reliability as can am did, tho the rotax has always been great motor. But in the harshest, most insane terrain the arctic cats were always the best leaving the others behind or in the dust broke down lol
We don’t know the true story on how it broke and how you take care of your machine. It’s easy to break anything and if you ride hard change out the clutch and do an upgrade since they had it off . I had three four wheelers and if you a professional and mentioned “QUAD KING “ instead of King Quad you don’t know shit about four wheelers Mr Reseach. I had a King quad Arctic Cat 700 and Polaris 850 . I upgraded my clutch in the Kingquad since I put larger tires wheels on it . All three where great bikes and had there issues especially since the type of riding I did . The clutches aren’t the problem it’s the rider and I’ve seen how people shift all bikes and I’ve seen people engage them with rpms way up jamming into drive jamming into reverse grinding back and forth then when they break they cry to the dealer . Maybe you should take up boating oar better yet brush from the shoreline. Japanese aren’t in no hurry to put a 1000 cc for what straight line racing ? No , you don’t need to go 80 in the woods . The slowest riders I’ve been behind are the ones that have 1000s . Don’t get me wrong I’m all in on 1000 but I gaurantee there’s guys out there that ride Brutte forces king quads that would go through shit you could never get through with your bike . Oh and recall let me educate recall is safety issues only not because it broke . They are replacing it at no cost be happy because that’s a warranty item not a recall. Man you need educated on ATVs bro. Japanese has big bores and 750s are big bore utility . You are lost bro take another drink
“I need a big ATV IM A BIG GUY I HAVE A BIG BEARD I WANT AMERICAN BUT I MIGHT BUT A JAPANESE” dude stfu you make no sense and Polaris is a good machine like the rest of them . “I know you feel me ‘ man you sounded like an idiot in this video and Polaris is no joke they are great machines
@@markvisconti3491 Damn dude, you're a dick.. I still have the machine it's had some ups and downs.. I tried to cover most of it on the channel.. I even did a follow up on this one.. These vids are from nearly two years ago.. No one's making you watch..
Can am renegade xxc 1000
LOL.. Thanks dude! I got the Sportsman back and rolled it down a hill.. Not intentionally.. I would like to check the xxc out though..
I got a GSXR1000 too.. Good taste and good advice..
I have a 2015 xxc 1000 and love it here in Alabama it eat all the red clay you put it in running 29.5 outlaws 2 and it a go trail bike
You've been doing this too long to not know to keep your tried and true Yamaha as at least a backup
That's just a company that's focused on making millions while cutting costs by using cheap parts, and then claiming a top notch product....I'll stick with my yamaha 700 kodiak...and mod it the fuck out...how I want and what I want..and it will survive my abuse...somethings fucked when something 12k breaks within the first year...I dontncare how rough you ride...smh
Call Polaris up and make them give you a six month or extended warranty extra free they did on my side by side
Dj Morgan I had bought the 4yr.. They extended it 6 months...
Dirt ObseXXion I'm thinking about buying a sportsman 1000 later on I like the copper I have right now RZR 1000s 2017 I have a leaking rear differential they've made it right pretty quick at my local shop.... but maybe you can answer this I had an 850 Sportsman and going down a hill it would backfire real loud after it's been running and hot for a while if it was raw fuel getting in the exhaust or what I hope they fix this on the newer units
Dj Morgan I had a 16 Grizz and it did the same thing, Its just an airflow thing to pass emissions tests.. The 1000 hasn't done it at all so I'd say it's resolved. Polaris and Lexington Motorsports hooked me me with the clutch issue... They took one off a new unit. I've seen other guys have this issue too, but some are fine. I'd gt buy this one again despite the issue, I'd definitely recommend the extended warranty tho..
Dj Morgan Also I rolled mine on a nasty hill last weekend.. Thanks for checking us out, I hope you check out some of the ride videos too.. The 1000 is a blast to ride now that the clutch is resolved..
This is why I'm buying a can am, I had 3 polaris atv all had problems, Yamaha had zero problems, I'd buy a honda,yamaha or Kawasaki but I want a 1000, maybe once I get a can am maybe I wont have to keep a spare quad
I hope you don't have to keep a spare quad too! I like the XXC personally but they're too expensive for me.. The Sportsman has been ok since they replaced the clutch but I can't this didn't piss me off...
Lol..can am isn't donin to hot either..they been having front an rear diff issues an some power steering problems.
Give me slow and steady and reliable. HONDA
Went to HM last year with my buddy who was on a 500 Rubicon (I still had the Grizz). He could rip the trails just as fast me. I'd leave him when we hit fire roads or pavement but the Honda was still fun and all he's ever done to it in 2000 miles is change the oil once or twice.
Rode with a guy on a rancher a couple years ago, and yeah, it was the slowest machine in the pack. You know what else? Out of 5 Polaris, and 2 Hondas, the Rancher was the only one to have a failure. Died and wouldn't start. Towed back to camp 40 miles by Sportsman 850.
Dirt ObseXXion I have 7300 miles on my 2015 Honda pioneer 500 and all I have ever done is change the oil 🇺🇸
sonny baldwin Awesome! I got the Sportsman back last night.. That was a good surprise but they didn't even put the clutch case on right (missing and loose bolts) so I got my fingers crossed now..
Dirt ObseXXion good luck brother. Keep us posted 🇺🇸
I would not buy another Polaris . My 850 sportsmans has 256 km I have drove it 5 times and the motor is blown. Polaris is now arguing that my warranty is expired and don't want to cover it even though I have 3 years of warranty . I Have bought 5 Polaris atv in the past I will never buy another. The warranty service is junk like there machines. Buy any other ATV you would be better off. The machine has been at a Polaris shop for over 6 month and still not fixed. Mine also caught on fire after the recall fix and the motor went at the same time.
What year is your 850?
@@DirtObseXXion It is a 2015 bought it in 2016.
@@bradjohnson8020 Damn dude, that's friggen crazy.. Sorry to hear it
Wish you had the grizzly back
Right now... Yep!
All these brands have problems. Doesn't matter what it is. I've owned almost all of them and they all had issues. From my experience and in my opinion polaris holds the torch. MY 700 grizzly was a pile of shit. WORST atv I have ever owned. I will never buy another Yamaha. Underpowered, electronics were junk, the 4x4 never worked when you wanted it to. My kawasaki 650 prairie was a good bike, just wasn't the bike for me. Honda is out of the question for me since they aren't in the big bike market. Can ams run with the best as well but the looks of them ruin it for me. My sportsman has been a great bike and the only issue it has given me was due to lack of maintenance and needing a tune up. Hopefully Polaris can sort out this issue with the clutches and then the 1000 should be a problem less bike.
TheT Dailyyy I got it back and I'm a happy man again. Polaris made some calls to the dealer and they agreed to take a clutch off a new unit. The customer service was really good!
Dirt ObseXXion that's good to hear! I have a 2013 800 sportsman and have been waiting for the right time to buy the 1000. Hopefully they'll come up with a permanent fix to the bearing issue to resolve future problems.
Yeah, I know its kind of hit or miss. There are a lot of guys who haven't had an issue but plenty who have. So far the new clutch has no issues. I did go with the extended warranty just in case. If I had to go back and do it over again I'd still get the Sportsman 1k.. For whatever that's worth...
Dirt ObseXXion shit happens. There's problems with everything you can buy. I'll be buying one soon that's for sure!
You won't regret it! I got some pretty good ride clips in some of our other videos. Now that I've learned the bike a bit better I'm really starting to realize what its capable of.
Reason I don't own nothing but a Honda.
Honda are boring AF.
@@PeeterPuncher what's boring is not being able too ride when atv is broken
saw another vid of the same shit, brand new with clutch problems. everything i hear about polaris is bad. they spend more money on advertising than innovating
Their QC sucks, just look at the number of recalls they have..
@@DirtObseXXion hey man, how u feel about the Honda 700xx? im fairly newish to riding. rode off and on my hole life then went about 12 yrs of no riding, well now i got the fever and im looking to buy used. almost jumped on a cheaper 08 warroir 350 they wanted 2k OBO then saw a 700xx for 3k, and thought theres a bike i would keep for longer than the 350. would be all play for me, trails hills parks and mud riding. any thoughts or suggestions for a limited bugdet newish rider? thanx for ur time man, love the vids
@@kingkracker1998 Bro that 700xx is pretty badass.. A sport quad with IRS which means halfway decent ground clearance.. Plus it's pretty easy to ride bc it's super torquey.. Btw the last Warrior 350 was 04 so it's either a Raptor 350 or they're lying..
@@kingkracker1998 I should mention, the tire/wheel size is weird on the 700xx so if the tires are worn, expect a bigger expense than normal to get new tires or new wheels and tires
@@DirtObseXXion lol ya i was researching the raptor a little and noticed that! lol. prolly an 04. and on the 700xx, the rear suspension is what really cuaght my eye plus it looks so bad ass! thnx for ur input my man. im try n grab that 700xx this week end. wish me luck
A bit of a whinefest...but man...I cant blame ya! Hope it got done right and has been good since!
Whinesfest is right.. No longer allowed to drink and shoot video.. It's good now, just did a 1000 mile update a few days ago..
Renegade 850-1000 xcc lol
Hearing that a lot... if only can am would come off that 15k msrp...
One way barring
Yep
LMAO click bait, one machine does not account for the 1000 that have no issues.
M K It ain't just one.. That's the point, lots of guys with the same issue and no recall.. Click bait? Less than 20hrs and unrideable.. Literally exactly what happened...
Many who dont have issue.. that the point, you dont see videos of people wiht NO issues.. nope cause that dont get views.
M K True.. I pointed out UA-camrs in the video who aren't having any problems.. This is just my expirience, is what it is
thousand who dont have issue out weight your one or few who do, and i would wager that there is a reason it is broken, probably user error. Did you sink it in a water hole and get the clutch wet? That would be one way it can break the one way bearing.
M K man you didn't watch the video.. I explained all this.. Look, I like having conversations but if just watch 8seconds of video and get pissed I don't know what to tell you.. I hope you have one of these and I hope you have good luck with it.. it's a badass wheeler
buy a honda! lol
That’s what you get for buying a junk Polaris !
Piss Trooper007 Ouch