2018 Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O. 6 Month Follow-up Review

That was click bait. It’s actually been 7 months. Follow-up review on my Sportsman now that I have some time on it. I’ve got about 27 hours and 230 miles on it. Here’s a link to my first review when I got it brand new: • 2018 Polaris Sportsman...

[@darinspicer3242]

I paid $6k for mine new. Middle Merica. Love this bike. Does all I need, including wheelies!!

[@nimjay90]

How much hash did you smoke before making this video mate? All wheel drive system is very effective where it is needed - rocks, hills and awkward countouring. Headlight is adjustable. Power for a 350kg atv is on tap. I tow 200kg up my steep hills weekly. Foot brake is not to be used as the main brake system.

[@llwheelsll]

here is a video of the 4x4 it is older but it still works the same way kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLGiXWmZrqWd68

[@mudpuppy318]

"rear end is really sagged out" has a huge ass quad box two up seat bolted on the back likely loaded to the nuts

[@WBOS72]

Use the foot brake weekly, or the master will dry out. The AWD is second to none - best on market.

[@bgflyfish]

Put a zap strap around the top of the air intake and and attach it to the fuel line below it. My buddy is a polaris mechanic and said that is the fix polaris came up with. Worked on mine....or some foam tape.

[@joshuachilders129]

Dealership is trying to sell me a 4 year warranty for around $800. Is it worth it or should I just keep the factory 6 month warranty?

[@rzl07375]

Thanks for doin the update. It sounds a out right as far as your comments anout power. Seems like we ways wish we had a little bit more of it.

[@ManCaveTVWest]

Great videos! How is that cargo box rear seat working for you? Have you ridden with a passenger?

[@unclesam8010]

I’m really liking the cargo box. It a little big but gives plenty of room for gear on long rides. I have used it for passengers a few times. It’s a comfortable seat, but you do have to pay attention to your speed and terrain as it does really affect how the quad handles.

[@bigamigo4863]

I beleive you can just adjust that down down, no?

[@ernestoluzan]

Who makes your seat lounger. Please make a video of who wants the year down

[@WBOS72]

The battery location is a non issue - the old 500x2 had battery in same position. Better than the rear left wheelwell like my 400HO.

[@trippgladson4304]

On the side of the handlebar head light there is a knob that ajusts the head to shoot up or down.

[@anthonysanchez9746]

Just picked up two for me and the GF, and I picked them up for 5k each, I used the discount money to buy the 3 year warranty.

[@BigG344]

I have the 2014 Sportsman 400 H.O and I must say it's a solid bike and plenty of power. I'm 6'1 235lb athlete and it has no problem taking me up steep hills, through deep mudd pits, water, rocks etc and I haven't had any issues.

[@ford_owner1986]

How do you stiffen the suspension in the back

[@unclesam8010]

Jack up the rear end to take the weight off the suspension, then with a shock wrench turn the lower spring seat to the setting you want. I think there’s 5 positions. The front are non adjustable.

[@liliblanco968]

You should check the valves and adjust the valve clearance. You should do that about every 50-80 hours

[@bryanmcpherson3576]

I have a 2019 450 with swamplite tires and I love it.

[@michaelgmcauliffe]

i own a 2013 sportsman 500ho.. fantastic machine!! bullet proof. its got the same engine as yours!! i have 6700 miles and have replaced 2 rear wheel brgs [preventative maintenace] also i just maybe 2 months ago installed a new drive belt!! this also was for preventative maintanence..

[@joshthompson1755]

mine has a sputter when warmed up and going in reverse. Anyone have any idea? The shop installed a nee fuel regulator but didn’t solve the problem.

[@Coolzombi]

The foot brake is an emergency brake only as state in the owner manual.

[@bellapoarch627]

I don't know what the prior owner did to this bike when I got it because it was way to powerful literally just touching the throttle would launch it

[@stancain7544]

I’m confused, that’s all you did was complain about what the 4 wheeler is not. If it’s that bad why did you purchase it in the first place. After 4 minutes and 23 seconds I had to stop watching.

[@marklykens7450]

@4:26 that hole/port in the plastic on the side of the headlight allows you to adjust the beam up or down.

[@ridingdirty9018]

Great review. I have a Can Am Outlander and plan to do a 1 year review in a couple of months. This was good. Thanks.

[@bryanmcpherson3576]

Only use the and when you need it . POLARIS will tell you that . Your welcome

[@brafshsyt]

The engine is also a 499cc engine not 450cc if you were wondering

[@Allworldsk1]

Get #Canam next time. Extended warranty. And better engine.! 👌

[@trevorc2-258]

I rode mine so much I had double your miles in 4 weeks and now it’s broke..

[@Newfiebigbear]

How did u mount your two up seat to the plastic rack

[@zaxfourtrax]

I love that color. I have a red '07. I almost bought a brand new one identical to this for $5300 out the door. I'm glad i didnt because i ended up getting mine for next to nothing...but that color...im still thinking about it lol.

[@mitchtavio]

Most of the flaws I can get around, but that battery location just looks like its asking for problems. Wouldn't it be totally submerged in certain mud holes?

[@mudpuppy318]

ya its in a bad spot, but if its a sealed battery I don't see what the issue would be.

[@ZachManZ71]

Have you towed anything?

[@unclesam8010]

Nothing very heavy yet.

[@zaxfourtrax]

I have one. I tow a tandem axle 7k car trailer with mine...it doesn't tow it as well as my '88 fourtax 300 does but thats just because of the suspention. as far as rideability and smooth ride goes you can't beat the polaris.

[@mdinatale12]

Your depressing AF

[@NoFapKing]

Lmao

[@lucasechenique39]

This is a pretty good ATV except for one thing. The throttle feels like crap at the thumb. This could easily be fixed by swapping that annoying fuel injection system for a good carburetor.

[@brucewatkins7163]

That is the worst idea I have heard!

[@zachbauer4378]

I put paper towels around the top of the air box pipe. It silences it pretty good.

[@mcamm68]

Very honest & good review! As a long time owner/user of basically all Top Brand Quads, I can tell you a few things that may help you with the 2018 450 HO. 1) The high beam light being to high can be adjusted. It is probably even higher than normal because of the extra weight from the back cargo box. Also, as you mentioned, there is an override light kit readily available. The reasoning that Polaris gives is for Plows. If both low and high beams are on override, the glare on the low beams bounces off the plow and blinds you. Whatever right? 2) If you need more power, there are a few small things that can be done to increase the HP without much trouble. 3) I use old air boxes from other Bikes/Quads to enclose the battery. Not air tight, I drill air holes to avoid problems...but the addition of protection eliminates battery muck up issues when ridding through mud and water. Just be sure to have big enough air holes (especially in the bottom) to ensure immediate drainage of water! 4) Look at some other reviews on the 4 wheel & auto braking on the 570. People who ride for real don't like it...NOR DO I !!! 5) The rattle between the body plastic and air intake is solved with a piece of old rubber tire tube or even a felt pad for furniture legs with sticky stuff on the back side. All easy fixes! Last but not least. 5) NO WAY CAN YOU BUY A 2018 450 HO FOR $4000. I paid cash for two of them on a cash only deal and they were $4,700 before Tax, license, title, etc.If they were Slightly used or demo models then maybe 4k...before the bull shit charges! I just bought two more of these. Paid cash price + 3 year warrantee's + all the bull shit and it was 15k out the door. Yes, I paid around $3,200 for both extended warrantees, but that's just me! So enjoy your ride and keep up the good stuff!!! P.S. Hope I didn't seem like a no-it-all? I just have a lot of experience in the area.

[@ricardoperez3267]

mcamm68 i got a 2017 450 ho how i can get more hp? Good morning buddy 😃

[@loveracing1988]

If you ride behind someone when it's dusty it will get dust and dirt all through that front box.

[@laketahoe10]

Does anybody has issues with overheating & shuts off? You need to start it & let the radiator fan work for few minutes. It happens to me 3 or 4 times in 3 hours or riding. Kind of sucks but otherwise I love it.

[@hanna1noah2]

How do change spark plugs in a 400 sportsman palaris

[@adventuresoftheaverageonta4024]

Is that a aftermarket 2up

[@WBOS72]

Crank the rear adjusters up to the middle setting.

[@mikcar9423]

Great to know about the 4wd!! Thanks

[@ernestoluzan]

Are you in Colorado? Does it have sufficient power at high elevation?

[@unclesam8010]

In Utah. I ride 8000 to 10,000 ft. Fairly regularly. Very little power loss. EFI seem to work very well at high altitude.

[@ernestoluzan]

Uncle Sam well... I bought one. A beautiful Army Green machine. 2019 Sportsman 450 H.O, I need to take it out and start the break in. Can’t wait!

[@shawnbass7955]

What's top speed on these

[@doghat746]

I see you fixed your breathing

[@redstones8973]

Are you selling it?

[@JohnDabloon]

Is it automatic

[@randc40rr37]

Cvt transmission

[@williambuckland9717]

How did you get your back seat on ?

[@unclesam8010]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4rHiauKet9rb80

[@Butzy621]

$5300-5500 out the door for the utility version in PA...that's with the 2018 rebates....

[@vk101a]

does the utility have a lower gear ratio

[@Butzy621]

@@vk101a I think the only differences are the ghost grey color, the racks and front bumper/hitch. No turf mode or anything

[@rzl07375]

The Utility edition does have lower internal gearing.

[@Butzy621]

@@rzl07375 is there documented info on that somewhere? Looking on the Polaris website, there is no difference in towing or hauling capabilities. Why else would they change the gearing?

[@rzl07375]

@@Butzy621 it used to say work specific lower gear ratio on the website.

[@Bournefort]

I noticed that you have the same squeaks I have when traveling at low speed. You can hear them at the beginning of the video. Does greasing the Zerk fittings get rid of the noise? I haven't taken mine out of storage from the winter yet but mine was squeaking the same way.

[@timkeough4328]

Six months warranty is pathetic 😒.