Not a fuse but a fusible link. Dear ATVC: My 2005 Polaris Sportsman has no power. Does this machine make use of a fusible link? And where does it connect if so? Thanks. Most of us understand how a fuse works- too much voltage passes through a circuit and it blows to sever the connection […] More »

2025 sees a host of new mud editions and even a brand new Scrambler. Building off the MY25 ATV lineup announced in July 2024, Polaris Off Road today announced six new 2025 purpose-built ATV models, highlighted by the 850 and XP 1000 Mud Edition, Scrambler 850, Scrambler XP 1000 S, and Sportsman Touring 850 and […] More »

A 2-Up quad that sacrifices nothing from the single rider experience. We’re no stranger to the Polaris Sportsman line of ATVs around here, having tested the 450, 570, 850 and 1000 in the past. However, when we got the call to check out the 2025 Touring 570 EPS, we were told immediately this wasn’t just […] More »

Check those VINs. 2024 RANGER XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 Polaris Recall Summary Name of Product: Model Year 2024 RANGER XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Hazard: The winch wiring can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard and risk of serious injury to the rider or passenger. Remedy: […] More »

Polaris is going all in for 2025. Polaris Off-Road has unveiled its 2025 upgrades to its broad, 4-wheeled lineup, complementing the launch of the redesigned and enhanced RZR Pro lineup. The enhancements for the 2025 lineup include an expanded 2-year warranty offering across the RANGER lineup, new trim offerings, refreshed style, and updated colors and […] More »

Going electric causing issues with the instrument cluster. Dear ATVC: I have recently converted a 2021 Polaris Sportsman 570 quad to electric using a ME1304 motor driving a toothed belt to the original gearbox. The problem I have, as I no longer have an engine flywheel, there is no pickup coil sending an AC signal […] More »

When you know it’s electrical, but don’t know what. Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 that won’t start. When jumped it will but doesn’t charge new battery. 1. New battery 2. New solenoid 3. New starter 4. New stator Any tips? Please, I know it’s old but I just love this quad. […] More »