Category Archives: Polaris Sportsman 570

New plug listed

Went to buy a new plug for the 570, as part of maintenance and i like to carry a spare, was still running original plug at 2600 miles. To my suprise the dealer handed me a ngk plug, he said polaris was no longer running the champion plug and they are now shipping with ngk.

New plug listed

Went to buy a new plug for the 570, as part of maintenance and i like to carry a spare, was still running original plug at 2600 miles. To my suprise the dealer handed me a ngk plug, he said polaris was no longer running the champion plug and they are now shipping with ngk.

2014 570 EPS Shuts down

Just picked up a 2014 570 EPS with 640 miles on for my wife. I purchased it from a dealer who re-flashed the ECM after we discussed the issues I had seen on the forums. First day It was taken out 3 times the first two it went just fine. A buddy rode it hard, wife went easy on it and I road it hard. When I hut the breaks to come into the drive way I noticed that the power EPS became very stiff and when I took my foot off the rear break the wheels remained locked. I pulled into the driveway and the power cut out and the machine died. I tried to restart but there was no reaction when the key was turned. I waited a minute or so and it started up and runs fine… Does anyone have any ideas as to the cause?

2014 570 EPS Shuts down

Just picked up a 2014 570 EPS with 640 miles on for my wife. I purchased it from a dealer who re-flashed the ECM after we discussed the issues I had seen on the forums. First day It was taken out 3 times the first two it went just fine. A buddy rode it hard, wife went easy on it and I road it hard. When I hut the breaks to come into the drive way I noticed that the power EPS became very stiff and when I took my foot off the rear break the wheels remained locked. I pulled into the driveway and the power cut out and the machine died. I tried to restart but there was no reaction when the key was turned. I waited a minute or so and it started up and runs fine… Does anyone have any ideas as to the cause?

another axle question

I recently broke a front axle. Was looking at rhinos from super at and it says it replaces part number 1332347. But when looking at polaris part number, it shows part number 133 2931. Am I wrong on the polaris number or are they the same part? Thanks

Looking into a 570 sportsman

I currently own a 05 Yamaha Big Bear and 05 Kodiak 450 which I have not put a dime into besides normal maintenance or things I wanted to do and these things have been ridden pretty hard. The big bear is a little too slow for me and I’m looking at getting something new this fall or next spring. I would hands down get a Grizzly 700 if I could round up the extra money. I have never really been a Polaris fan but have been looking into the new 570 base model. All I can find is how many problems they have basically brand new which makes me not want to get one. I like a few things that Polaris does though and I like the power of the 570 compared to the Yamahas. I’d be doing a lot of trail riding with a little bit of everything in terms of terrain. I’d just like to know if its worth getting or not, I take care of my stuff but is ridden pretty hard and just like to ride not fix them as much.

Looking into a 570 sportsman

I currently own a 05 Yamaha Big Bear and 05 Kodiak 450 which I have not put a dime into besides normal maintenance or things I wanted to do and these things have been ridden pretty hard. The big bear is a little too slow for me and I’m looking at getting something new this fall or next spring. I would hands down get a Grizzly 700 if I could round up the extra money. I have never really been a Polaris fan but have been looking into the new 570 base model. All I can find is how many problems they have basically brand new which makes me not want to get one. I like a few things that Polaris does though and I like the power of the 570 compared to the Yamahas. I’d be doing a lot of trail riding with a little bit of everything in terms of terrain. I’d just like to know if its worth getting or not, I take care of my stuff but is ridden pretty hard and just like to ride not fix them as much.

Engine Breaking

Still haven’t determined whether I like the EBS or not on my 570 SP. I previously had an 08 500 EFI which had ADC. I loved ADC because I live on a super steep property in Colorado, and have used it quite a bit. That’s was one (not only) of the reasons I went with the SP as I really wanted ADC.

When first started driving my new 570 SP I was shocked at the normal engine breaking (non ADC). I swear, the normal engine breaking is like driving my old 08 with the ADC on. I haven’t had mine long enough to use ADC on my new ride. But man, I wonder if I’ll even need it because the normal engine braking brings you to a stop quick. It’s even tough for newbies to try my 570 SP because they don’t expect such a severe braking by simply letting fully off the throttle.

I don’t think I ever wear out my break pads, I hardly ever need to touch the brake for anything other that high-speed slow downs. I’m getting used to decelerating, rather than a full throttle let off. But I sort of which that EBS could be turned off – just like you don’t have ADC on until you intentionally turn it on. And machines with ADC – why even put EBS on them because there is always the option to switch over to ADC.

Am I nuts here? Are there people with SP that actually like the standard EBS?