Just wanted to introduce my self, my name is David. I just got a sweet deal on a 2015 Sportsman 570 with 30 hours on it for 5k. I know it wasnt abused or flooded since I know, work with and hunt with the previous owner. I always thought that a 570 would be too small for what I wanted to do but I’m very happy with what this 570 can do. Hunting, trail riding and light mudding is what I will be using it for, hell might even go to Mud Nationals next year with it. I’ve already learned a lot from this forum so I thought I would join.

Picked up my 2017 yesterday!!

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I’ve had a number of bikes, starting with a TL125, but I’m looking to get a new bike.

The TL125 was recommended to me many years ago, and I was assured of quality and reliability. Maybe that honda was a lemon. I used to ride every weekend, and I can count on one hand the times the honda didn’t break down. It was in service a lot. Finally, it threw a rod. The warranty had just expired, so I sold the remains of the bike. They told me I rode it too much, that you had to be easy on the bike, and go for short rides.

I rode an Ossa pioneer for a while. It was probably the nicest bike I’d ridden. Boring, though. I lent it to someone, and didn’t get it back when I moved.

In the 80s, I had a honda 3-wheeler. It was fairly quick, when it ran. I think honda replaced everything at least once under warranty. The shop had it more than I did. The engine siezed. The bike never ran again, and was used for parts. I noticed that most of the bikes in for repair were hondas. I was told that I was doing too much with it.

Then someone lent me their quad, a cyclone pioneer 250 factory racer. It was an awesome bike, but the owner moved, and I had to give it back.

I rode a KTM 570, IIRC, but it was a bit heavy for trail riding, so I got a honda 400. Honda deemed it a lemon, so I swapped for a 400ex. It was sluggish and underpowered, and also deemed a lemon. I moved to a 450R, which was a maintenance nightmare.

I changed brands to Yamaha. The Banshee was OK, but I tried the Raptor. Some serious weaknesses in each. Clearly opposites.

I got a Rancher, and the tranny just couldn’t handle the work. The tranny was rebuilt and replaced a few times. It sits where it died.

I’m not as young as I used to be. I got an 04 400ex again, but again, it was always in the shop. It was also just slow. No pep.

Changing brands again, I bought an 06 AC 400. I still have it, but it has more than 400 hours and about 2500 miles on it. I recently had to replace 2 torn CV boots and clean the carb, replace the fuel lines and the gauge. The battery is going, and it needs front tires. The quad doesn’t have much pep or speed. Nothing off the line. Since I want to trail ride again, I’ve found that the bike doesn’t keep up. Also, when turning, it really tears up the grass.

I’m looking for something with EPS, FIS, diff-lock, 4×4, peppy, and reliable. Honda keeps coming up, but so do Polaris and Yamaha. I want a utility quad, but nothing big and bulky. I’ve had terrible luck with Hondas, but maybe they got their act together.

I tried a can-am outlander 1000 for a week, and it was fast, lifted the front wheels on demand, but it was just too bulky.

I pull a trailer, but avoid mud and puddles. Any thoughts?

Hey Guy,

I’m helping a buddy, whose life is like a country song (lost his wife, lost his house, lost his dog, etc), rebuild his 2007 Yamaha Grizzly 700. He lent it to a friend, and they took it places an atv shouldnt go, then rolled it over to boot. Needless to say, we’ve got our work cut out for us!

Looking forward to the wealth of knowledge that is GrizzlyCentral.

Dave

Hello all, looking for more people to ride with. I live in upstate NY, about an hour north of Albany. Anybody from up this way? Or know of some awesome places to ride?

hey everyone, I have the option to purchase a nice set of tires with alloy wheels, Problem is they are on an early 2000’s polaris sportsman 500 and I just purchased a 2016 Outlander 570. Does anyone know if these would fit? or a website to use to find out the bolt patterns? thanks in advance! Just looking for some tires that are a little more aggressive after getting buried in a mud pit after owning it for a week 🙁 happened with no winch or mud tires..:th_smiliepullhair: winch is getting delivered monday!

It appears as though my Touring is pretty decent overall with the air box up high, but the belt exhaust appears to be the weak link. Am I missing any more potential issues? Suggestions for the belt exhaust?

Not looking to go deep just yet with this one. I’ve had plenty of that from my younger days, but the little guys really enjoy splashing around so I have to at least keep up appearances.

What is the best programer for a 2014 maverick 1000.

So we have been using Midland GXT1000 gmrs radios with a Midland headset, but saw something about a Rugged Radios system.

Anyone had experience with the RH-5R or the Rh-5X?

Wondering if it would be worth switching for next year or just to keep what we have.