Draining faster than a leaky dam. Dear ATVC: I’ve got a 2004 Polaris Sportsman 500. Brand new battery. It drains it dead in about 15 minutes even not running. Just sitting there with the key off. Only thing installed on it is a winch and I have the wires to that unhooked. I haven’t done […] More »

Preparing for the winter. Dear ATVC: Hi. I’m trying to find a plow kit for my Sportsman 700 but am having a hard time. The Polaris dealer by me says they can order a $999 kit but that seems a bit steep. I have the option to buy a used 66″ Glacier Pro HD for […] More »

Here comes the 2024s. Polaris Off Road has shown no signs of slowing down since it debuted the redesigned RZR XP and all-new Polaris XPEDITION earlier this year. To continue this momentum, the company announced its 2024 model year lineup last night at their annual dealer show, which included the game-changing Extreme Duty RANGER XD […] More »

It’s all about those descents. Dear ATVC: Hi, I’m researching oil for my quad and some recommend oils for quads with and without ADC. I’d like to know what ADC is and if my quad may have it. It’s a 2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI with a 2008 800 EFI engine. Thanks. ADC stands for […] More »

So close but so far away. Dear ATVC: Original problem: Been sitting up for a while, says Check Engine and Hot immediately after turning the key (engine tries to but fails to turn over). Figured I might get a OBDII code reader to check the diagnostic codes. Replaced fuel injector already, probably going to replace […] More »

VIN check time. Polaris Recall Summary Name of Product: Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Hazard: An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards. […] More »

2023 is looking good for Polaris enthusiasts. Polaris Off Road, the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, has expanded its offering of class-leading vehicles with the return of its popular RANGER CREW XP 1000 Texas Edition and RANGER SP 570 NorthStar & RANGER CREW SP 570 NorthStar Edition designed for the rancher, farmer and […] More »