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Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? tikkanut #14733105 04/01/20
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,247 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna
Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,247 Filer, ID	Originally Posted by tikkanut 90 mile loop yesterday on my '18 Kawi........ Along with a bud on his new 1000 General..... Another bud with his '14 Razr 800... Reliablity is very important when you're 45 miles from the truck I have a '12 RZR 800. It runs great most of the time but I have had a couple issues with it. Last year, the oil pressure valve froze. That requires dismantling the entire engine to get at it. Right now, I have a shop appointment for it next week (assuming the shop isn't forced to close down). It won't run unless it's cranking 2500 rpm or more. It won't idle at all. I'd trade it but I need a 50" that will fit in my pickup and of the very few 50's made, the Polaris is the only one that will fit in easily. The AC and CanAm are too long. I'd have to leave the tailgate down and I can't do that and pull my camp trailer. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

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Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14740867 04/03/20
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado B Bighorn Campfire Tracker
Bighorn Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado	I have had a '97 Sportsman 500, a 2013 RZR 800 Trail LE, and my current machine, a 2019 General 1000. All of these machines have been great, trouble-free vehicles, used for recreational riding, hunting, snowplowing, you name it. Routine maintenance is all I ever have had to do. I would buy another in the future without hesitation. I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave....

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? Bighorn #14751488 04/06/20
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 8,459 The Wrong Side of the Tracks C cisco1 Campfire Outfitter
cisco1 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 8,459 The Wrong Side of the Tracks	Polaris are cheap and popular. I hate the noisy basturds .

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14762431 04/09/20
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,573 SE Iowa R Ray63 Campfire Regular
Ray63 Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,573 SE Iowa	Cool looking country whether you are ridding junk or not.

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14762489 04/09/20
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,229 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger
JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,229 W. Texas	Yeah, those Rangers sure do suck..........my 2006 500 has probably carried out more dead animals than most people have ever seen. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

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Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? Rock Chuck #14769277 04/10/20
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,247 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna
Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,247 Filer, ID	Originally Posted by Rock Chuck I have a '12 RZR 800. It runs great most of the time but I have had a couple issues with it. Last year, the oil pressure valve froze. That requires dismantling the entire engine to get at it. Right now, I have a shop appointment for it next week (assuming the shop isn't forced to close down). It won't run unless it's cranking 2500 rpm or more. It won't idle at all. I'd trade it but I need a 50" that will fit in my pickup and of the very few 50's made, the Polaris is the only one that will fit in easily. The AC and CanAm are too long. I'd have to leave the tailgate down and I can't do that and pull my camp trailer. The shop found the problem quickly and cheaply. The bolts holding the throttle body had vibrated loose and it was sucking air. That could happen to any of them. So, in 4000 miles, I've had 1 problem with my Razor, the oil pressure valve. It was a pricey fix because it required a complete tear down of the engine to get at it. The part itself was only $10. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14778056 04/13/20
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 5,433 Boarmaster123 Campfire Tracker
Boarmaster123 Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 5,433	I have owned a honda atv for 20 years and a polaris for 13. The polaris is more comfortable for me to ride but I have more in repairs in it than I paid for the honda. I am planning to sell or trade the polaris in for a new honda and keep the older foreman. Life can be rough on us dreamers.

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14778128 04/13/20
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,136 The town Del Shannon made famo... Whelenman Campfire Outfitter
Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,136 The town Del Shannon made famo...	My son, who is a ATV mechanic, says Honda is what I would buy. Most reliable by far. Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14788799 04/15/20
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,575 Eastern Montana ranger1 Campfire Tracker
ranger1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,575 Eastern Montana	I'll never have anything that doesn't say Honda on it. I have a 2012 Rancher that looks like it was used in the D Day invasion. Runs like new. Change oil once a year and put gas in it.

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14789447 04/16/20
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,720 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana
tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,720 Rural Utah USA	Kawi still rolling...... I'm an oil fananic.....usually twice a year...... due right now.....easy to do on this Teryx...4 quarts.....Wix or K&N filter Front & rear diff's getting fresh oil too.....rear wet brakes are in sealed rear end... Tractor type hydralic fluid T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

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Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14789695 04/16/20
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,278 Colorado-7600' L leftycarbon Campfire Tracker
leftycarbon Campfire Tracker L Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,278 Colorado-7600'	I will not drive my Polaris sportsman any farther than I am willing to walk Learned this lesson the hard way LC.

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14789901 04/16/20
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,341 Texas S SAcharlie OP Campfire Outfitter
OP SAcharlie Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,341 Texas	Best parts of this post are the pics. Love rugged country. Thought Bryce canyon was something to see till Zion blew my mind. The end of democracy, and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14792826 04/17/20
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,720 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana
tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,720 Rural Utah USA	I got's lot's of pics.......... T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? tikkanut #14792899 04/17/20
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado B Bighorn Campfire Tracker
Bighorn Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado	Great pics! Wife, dog and I are going to Moab next month with our Polaris General- hope to get some great pics and Go Pro vids of our own. I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave....

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? leftycarbon #14793207 04/17/20
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 4,366 WI./FL. Windfall Campfire Tracker
Windfall Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 4,366 WI./FL.	Originally Posted by leftycarbon I will not drive my Polaris sportsman any farther than I am willing to walk Learned this lesson the hard way LC. Best advise I've ever read about using our Sportsman 400. The old '96 Kawasaki 300 is more dependable and has a rope starter and compression release if that electric starter wouldn't work. Not so that Polaris. The battery is near impossible to get to and even a new battery last year is dead this year. It is on the charger now hoping to bring it back to life, but I just don't trust that PO(S)laris. My other auto is a .45 The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? Bighorn #14793219 04/17/20
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,720 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana
tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,720 Rural Utah USA	Originally Posted by Bighorn Great pics! Wife, dog and I are going to Moab next month with our Polaris General- hope to get some great pics and Go Pro vids of our own. I'm west of Moab......the Swell area.....much less traffic/people.......... but ya got's to know where to go..........north & south of 70 Henry Mtn's are ever so present.....they move........ T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? tikkanut #14793913 04/17/20
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,341 Texas S SAcharlie OP Campfire Outfitter
OP SAcharlie Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,341 Texas	Originally Posted by tikkanut I got's lot's of pics.......... Yes much more interesting view than trees in a forest. At least to my taste. Thanks The end of democracy, and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14799758 04/19/20
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,255 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter
pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,255 Northern USA	nice pictures ! i still own just 1 ATV yes its a Polaris it works fine for what i use it for haul`n deer,yard work and grandkid rides. myself when i go out to hunt,hike or whatever i use my 2 feet its quiet,no stink and you see more animals close. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? leftycarbon #14803354 04/20/20
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,720 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana
tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,720 Rural Utah USA	Originally Posted by leftycarbon I will not drive my Polaris sportsman any farther than I am willing to walk Learned this lesson the hard way LC. Sometimes when I go alone......I think exactly about that.... Even traveling fully equipped with extra gear...spare...patch kit...winch...Viair DC pump.....etc These modern machines are quite reliable...but one silly computer glitch & you may be screwed I may end up 40+ miles from the truck...with no hiking short cuts if you had to walk out...... Seeing other persons....especially weekdays may be of no chance... Most recently I've been riding with a buddy & his '14 800 Razr....good to have company along the way...... T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: What gives with Polaris? Is it a POS? SAcharlie #14804092 04/20/20
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,034 Kentucky W woods_walker Campfire Tracker
woods_walker Campfire Tracker W Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,034 Kentucky	tikkanut, You are a fortunate man Sir.. That is awe inspiring country.

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