How a Matryx Boost is built

[@GarcBomber]

Thanks to Polaris for allowing production filming and NLRC for sharing!

[@noahsings9178]

that small town of Roseau is where it all started. three guys in a garage started what is now one of the most successful powersport manufactures around. I always love coming up here and seeing everything happening and walk in the Polaris museum, it's a truly wonderful experience

[@duopolaris2741]

Seeing this video made me proud to own an American made snowmobile!! I’ve owned several sleds over the years but Polaris has done right by keeping it here in the states!

[@rodskopyk2506]

I was surprised that there was not more automation frankly but I'm happy to see that the line of 175 hardworking men and women are turning out what I would consider the best innovation of new sleds on the market. Very educational thanks

[@charleschris4123]

I was just there today very little automation but very organized and people seem to know what they were doing

[@VandSlandscaping]

What is your manufacturing experience like? Generally automation is very difficult if the line isnt the same for years on end. With Polaris, they make sleds for a few months a year, not 24/7/365 for years on end.

[@rodskopyk2506]

@@VandSlandscaping Been in manufacturing for 32 years, just recently worked on robotic arm for a packaging line. Mind it, not in machining or in this assembly line, this was just my observation. I do like the manual work as I'm still old school at heart.

[@ponycarfan]

I’ve been to the factory multiple times and have seen them making both ATV’s and snowmobiles in Roseau. It really is cool to see that. It’s been a few years and they keep changing, growing and improving. I should go back.

[@ericbunkers8147]

Good stuff Dan and Matt, seeing all angles of our sport is fun to see!

[@ajlsoundwave]

Awesome video. First and foremost, it's refreshing to see manufacturing here in the USA vs. farming it out to other countries.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

I bought a 1999 Polaris 500 Sportsman brand new in 99 from a dealer great machine my kids and I enjoyed it on the weekends all year long for allot of years , there grown now and moved away but I still have her she sits in my garage with a plow on and that's all I use her for these days when the snow piles up in the winter , thanks .

[@alexmaclean1]

Very impressive facility, glad to see them still mainly hand built, but with machines where it makes more sense like with welding, riviting and precise yet tedious things like adhesive application.

[@Eyepealer]

Love to see there’s still hands on the product. Thanks Dan!!

[@londynkivel3494]

Was at the Avalanche class in Oak Park heights tonight! You and your crew did a fantastic job! Great job boss!

[@Averagej82]

If Polaris is producing that many sleds then what’s the hold up on snow check delivery’s and dealer inventory

[@vincelombardi2669]

agree man. I think the worst for someone like me is the lack of info Polaris gave to people wanting to snow check. I was number 2 in line with my dealer to order a boost. They were told they would only get 1 boost allocation but Polaris told them it can change and they would let us know. Well guess what? Never got a real answer. So, I wasn't even able to snow check a non boost because of the deadline even though they told me I would know before the snow check deadline. I am glad I didn't sell my Cat because I would of be SOS.

[@havregrynet]

Never seen the process before, it is so interesting!

[@KHSBikesCo]

The town that snowmobile originated from was Valcourt Quebec, Canada in 1935. But wicked video showing the process of a Polaris being built.

[@yeetthelizard4307]

Well the first snowmobile that looks like modern ones but the first first motorized personal vehicle was built by a dentist who lived in Minneapolis in 1911

[@longboardguy]

@@yeetthelizard4307 that’s not a snowmobile. The first snowmobile was built by Bombardier in Canada. Land of snow brother

[@yeetthelizard4307]

@@longboardguy what I’m trying to say is the first snowmobile that resembles what we know today was built in Canada

[@longboardguy]

@@yeetthelizard4307 sorry I didn’t understand. Well that is a cool fact I didn’t know. Thank you

[@foot675]

First snowmobile built--- was in CANADA A . VALCOURT QUEBEC.

[@isellcatlitter]

where i live a snowmobile can only be used for about 2 or 3 months, this made be choose the polaris 450HO ATV in army green. i named it SEARGE, this is an awesome 4 wheeler. i can use it year around. from just wheeling, hunting or snowplowing and ice fishing. it just made more sense to me.

[@timkivel195]

Will see you tonight in Stillwater Dan for the avalanche class!! Big fan of yours Dan!! Great KZbin channel you have.

[@angiej5910]

That is super cool and super awesome thank you for sharing this!! Makes me even more proud to be a Polaris employee, 5 1/2 years and counting in Osceola, WI!! 😎👍❤️❤️

[@DavidSmith-tu1nd]

American jobs this what makes this country strong. Having pride in their work.

[@patriotsfan1236]

As a big gen 5 doo fan its the reason i think im going to snowcheck a rmk. I know someone worked for them and said the pay and benefits were pretty damn good for that area.

[@glennlevisson]

So cool! Would love a factory tour like that. Thanks for sharing

[@michaelbouck4357]

I love the quote from Edgar Hetteen. "Snowmobiling is just shy of a religious experience. From the first time you get on a snowmobile, winter will hold no terror for you." -Edgar Hetteen, 1959 So many people go into hibernation during the winter. I cant understand why. It's a glorious time of year!

[@connorsullivan5996]

This is my new favorite quote

[@jonathanegrass2833]

Well said

[@kirkl1337]

nailed it

[@stanglass906]

My new favourite quote !

[@fasterdura1772]

Winter ROCKS👌👌👌🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@stevenvanheel3932]

Looks like a very cool operation! I love to see that Polaris products are made in my home state but being a small engine mechanic for 7 years and then a diesel mechanic going on three years sort of prohibits me from buying them. The reliability is just not there IMO. I have worked on many snowmobiles and atv’s (mostly polaris because that’s what people mainly seem to buy around here) but the newest one I really have experience with is a customer’s 2014 RMK assault 800. That sled has lost three engines in 2000 miles. I think the problem has been solved by turning up the oil pump and premixing the fuel 100:1 for additional security but time will tell.

[@DavidSmith-tu1nd]

I don't know about your buddies sled but I have 2 friends that have rmk's. One is an Indy and he uses it for ice fishing here in Colorado and no problems. This year will be 4 years of use. My other friend has a 800 rmk tuned for high Alpine riding and he rides his sled hard and he's had no issues.

[@stevenvanheel3932]

@@DavidSmith-tu1nd one of my buddies has an edge X 700 which is actually overall a decent sled and he just bought a brand new rmk 850 so time will tell how that holds up. Another one of my buddies has a 14 rmk assault 800 that is on its 3rd engine with 1400 miles on the sled. The engine machinist turned up the oiling on it because he said that all of those sleds run lean on oil which I 100% believe. Yamaha’s are by far the most reliable sleds I have ever seen and any two stroke made by them smokes like crazy but the engines just plain last. I have had experience with many wedge chassis sleds and IQ chassis sleds. It seems like the only real reliable ones are the fan cooled ones (with the exception of the super sport, what a pos that sled was) and the smaller bore liquid twins. I have worked on so many polaris snowmobiles and ATV’s (especially sportsman’s) and I hate to say it but the build quality and reliability is just piss poor when compared to some of their competitors.

[@DavidSmith-tu1nd]

@@stevenvanheel3932 the Indy my friend has is a fan cooled engine now that I think about it. You're right about two strokes if run too lean you fire the engine. I own a Yamaha 2 Stroke sled but it does give me hope that America can make a good product again. Hope my buddies Indy keeps running good. We need snow here, it's the driest I've ever seen it in Colorado.

[@MrReadandlearn]

@62 and an enthusiast for more than 50 years I've had plenty of time to grow an appreciation for quality, technology and performance among many models and brands. Polaris has risen above the competition . I am the only one in my group on one and just have to say the other guys all get to try mine then go out and buy their brand again and again hoping to get a sled better. In all the years it has never happened.

[@TopoPilot]

I wish America was still the leader in manufacturing. To see the Polaris factory was coool.

[@Itdontmatter69]

That’s cool that polaris let this happen. Awesome thanks

[@aaronhicks5808]

Awesome video Dan!!

[@davidhaley7053]

Caterpillar flew me in a private jet to their factory. It was amazing. I live in northern Minnesota and I'd like to tour Polaris someday.

[@johna6715]

2 SNOW CHECKS THIS YEAR FROM Polairis!!! LOVE THEM!!!!

[@davemitchell7270]

I really enjoyed this . I’m a Polaris owner too .

[@robgoffroad]

Reminds me a lot of the Corvette plant tour I did years ago in Bowling Green.

[@potts8727]

Watch most of your videos Dan, not sure why being I'm from Mn .The biggest hill we have as you know is a speed bump to you and your crew. Your an animal on these Polaris sleds. Stay safe and keep on Braaaaaaaping!!

[@shannonholland9383]

I am new to your channel and I tell you what ... your channel is top notch ! Thank you

[@joshuamacnabb2725]

Very cool to see some of the process! Boost me up!

[@remistrailcamvideos6306]

Very cool - didn’t know they did their own powder and paint in-house

[@577stensgard]

I think some stuff is outsourced but I’m not sure

[@big_ute]

So speaking of quality and I know its nots polaris fault but how did defective crank bearings get in to the 2022 850 axys machines?

[@fasterdura1772]

Yeah. Your only going to hear silence on this crank question. Unreal something like this even happens. Obviously seems like someone is still reinventing the wheel still.

[@big_ute]

@@fasterdura1772 Im gettin a new engine outta the deal and itll be ready by the end of the month, its just unreal tho. Like get yalls shit together.

[@debdinin3926]

What a great opportunity and fun video. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@sethalos]

Wow. My favorite brand of sled. I'm new to the hobby/passion and after riding every type of sled I could demo...I found the Polaris sleds to be just miles apart from the others. Thanks for the awesome vid guys, great Company...awesome sleds.

[@kwmiked]

Lol reevaluate this comment after season is over 🤣

[@sethalos]

@@kwmiked Why?

[@jimbeam9176]

Got the " miles apart" part right.. miles apart because you'll be left behind walking if you riding one.. and that's no joke.. buy a tow rope if you buy a poo

[@kwmiked]

@@sethalos the Maytrx sleds with the Velocity shocks and that new headlight was a step backwards. We had 4 turds in our group last yr. The 3 doo guys who bought them after loving my Axys were deeply disappointed with their new sleds. 3 outa the 4 were sold. The 18yr old kid wasn't ready to part with his first new sled just yet

[@fbilley3957]

Hard to say that Polaris is the first snowmobile, there was the Model T snow cruiser and then Bombardier so in evolution Polaris was developed in Roseau, but the idea was there long before 1954. Still Polaris is a great company.

[@ethanvissers6018]

I finally saw where my 2002 Indy sp xp 800 is made… thanks for this video!

[@319Productions]

Looking forward to more videos this season!

[@DLRacing_28]

Gets packaged and sent right to the dealer 90% complete, only missing minor stuff, like clusters or shocks, and some with extra like tools from the line.

[@youareright5431]

Trail guys finally get the boost this year!! When are we going to get that cool looking 1 piece slash Tunnel??

[@bedlambikes]

Fantastic content! Great video!

[@scottcraig2569]

Is that where they build the replacement motors too?

[@CalgaryDynastar]

The accent when he says “boost” is great

[@berkeleyparsons49]

Love the videos keep up the hard work

[@TURBLUE998]

Great video!!

[@wyld1048]

How do they start first pull?

[@pajamatime5750]

This was awesome! Not sure I’d choose a Fusion to sit in the experience center though hahaha

[@J.Johanson]

I was always told tunnels were painted now, but I see this now, are they all powdered? My 22’ boost is just flaking off

[@MrRev232]

I lived 20 minutes from both the Polaris and Arctic Cat manufacturing factory… moved to Alpine now !

[@simongarantsg]

Great video! Snowmobile didn't start in Montana tho. Mr Bombardier (skidoo) is the inventor of the snowmobile. Amazing to watch anyways.

[@MidtownDirect]

What a fun day!

[@kwmiked]

I'm surprised they had a Fusion on the floor for people to be reminded of that Era! U would think Polaris would not want to bring up any of those memories for people lol

[@jimbeam9176]

The fusion was the start of the end of good quality for Polaris.. all down hill from there.. fucking all junk now

[@clintkeele1415]

Awesome, thanks

[@Eriksson-Pj]

Did you know, one of the founders are from sweden. And one of the founder of Arctic Cat came from polaris.

[@performanceengineered2839]

Love Roseau

[@danwilliams3728]

what great video thx man

[@SuperDcopeland]

Being from the south I’ve never even seen a snow mobile in person. But I’m just wondering why are they kinda behind the times with them. Still pull start 2 strokes.

[@aiden1444]

Unfortunately, Polaris still can’t get more than 800 miles on an engine

[@Crushin123]

Since when? lolol I love all you yellow bleeders! ahahaha.. Yellow has the most darty twitchy front end in the biz, but THAT is 'ok'. I have had Polaris sleds since the 80's...i blew up ONE engine in 2003. (It also had 7800 miles)..we ride 4 to5K a winter...soooo....yeahhhhhh....

[@erickeggert4162]

@@Crushin123 I also was a ski doo fan. Darty little bastards! Finally got my hands on a 17 polaris rush 800 and man oh man what a difference!

[@benjik007]

Incredible!!!

[@isaacingram4440]

Stop making me so exited for the snowcheck 😂

[@Chevysrule454]

So is this where they built all the motors that blew up.

[@marchamblen9473]

Did you see my sled there? Still have not received my 2022 sled yet. Said would get in October, then November and now saying maybe sometime in February…..

[@tylerseabook9423]

The snowmobile definitely wasn’t born there. Skidoo was the first to make it to production

[@brpmd]

Sleds at end of line look like my spec… guy can only hope.

[@DavidHuber63]

What factory, all I see is your brave valiant artic trip.

[@canusakommando9692]

Polaris sleds are very fast but Ski-doo is the only thing to rock!!

[@Beav014]

Is that a Polaris corporate plane you flew on? Flew King Air 90/100/200 for about 9 years. Never flew the 350 though. Beautiful aircraft! Maybe I’ll get the chance someday. Waiting on my 2022 650 XC. Polaris says it should be at my dealer by December 15th. It might be missing components and not rideable, but it’ll be at the dealer.

[@barefootbob1269]

Crazy facility it was awesome to see! Now if they would come out with a great four stroke.

[@joshkoltes]

I'm sure you'll have no problem "blowing this thing up" haha jokes

[@MrSmithwayne]

I thought it was first founded in Main by the logging companies?

[@allynnock6427]

Awesome video, cant wait to attend our first NXT-LVL riding clinic. Do they only make Matryx chassis at this factory? I bought a couple Polaris Axys Pro-RMKs in July and right before I picked them up in Oct the engines were recalled? Still no new engines :-(

[@kwmiked]

Goodluck

[@Clarity5970]

Were is the engine made at that plant?

[@chadsheridan353]

Stop by the station where the dude straps the starter on with a hose clamp. 😂 😂

[@marcusnelson5618]

I built wheelers and sled in this plant I lived in Roseau for many years

[@motorsportsguy5120]

Proud to be polaris rmk 800 owner here in bc Canada great video! Love to visit that plant

[@TheDfrancis37]

Hate that my sno check won’t get to me in time this year.

[@georgef1176]

It’s pretty safe too say Polaris has surpassed skidoo and the others as the best sled producer in the world! Amazing machines.

[@powderslayer]

I'm a polaris fan but ski doo keeps them on there toes for sure lol both great sleds but one is ugly asf

[@kwmiked]

After This yr there will be alot of people who go back to doo, Maytrx was a disappointment for the trail sleds

[@Kevin-ix4qz]

Wasn't ski Doo the first?

[@BRPFan]

Polaris did NOT start the sport of snowmobiling, that was Ski-Doo!

[@ryangenge5970]

Exactly! What bullshitters

[@BRPFan]

@@ryangenge5970 You got that right!

[@Timichaud]

Skidoo was the first to sell "official'' sleds but not really the first to create the thing that whe call a snowmobile

[@77knez]

I've ridden Polaris my entire life and been riding since I was 5. It's nice to see that they have plants in America but I think the quality of Polaris has dropped over the past couple of years. It seems like every 2 years or so they have a new engine before they even fix all the bugs in the last one they made. Every time I turn around I hear about them having crank problems and piston problems and ecu's burning up. Now this year they said that some of the crank bearings were pressed in backward and some of the sleds at the dealer don't even have engines in them because of it and it's a huge recall. The quality control can't be that good if you miss something that important on a sled. All of my Polaris's have run great and I do still like them, but I think it's time to switch. I have finally made the choice to switch to Ski-Doo. I've always liked Ski-Doo and haven't heard many bad things about them. Anyway, just thought you would appreciate my little story since I'll be joining your team BRP fan :).

[@BRPFan]

@@77knez Sorry to hear that Polaris quality control is being over looked. And this goes to all snowmobile manufactures that have been around for a long enough time to think they would have things figured out! Welcome to team BRP!! I know you will be very happy with a Ski-Doo sled!

[@buckwrabbit9276]

Just got an email last week saying my sled was delayed to February. I was A skidoo rider who decided to try Polaris again. I was originally a Polaris rider. Well all I can say is I’m canceling my Snowcheck 😢. This is a sad day. I Won’t be riding this year!! I will wait till production returns to normal and order again

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Hey bud I’m sorry for what has become a reality for quite a few riders this season. What I can tell you is Polaris as a company is working their butts off to make things happen…but unfortunately there are supply issues that are out of everyone’s control. We are all feeling it in almost every industry and just trying to stay positive and get through it! Thanks so much for watching and stay in it for the love of the sport!!!

[@buckwrabbit9276]

@@NextLevelRidingClinics Exactly But my next new sled will be a Polaris 😁

[@nottarded3624]

Just rent a sled this year.

[@shanedrilling3276]

My brother and I jumped to Polaris from skidoo, worth it! Good luck, the whole industry is feeling it.

[@peterwalter5106]

Very interesting vid

[@upnorthvlogs]

Been riding players for +20 years American🫥😁 though

[@L2FlyMN]

We have a pair of 2005 Fusions!

[@FootballWiseGuy]

Now if only they can give me my sleds the same year I ordered!

[@ajsproductions6443]

@5:48 lol the dented pipe for me🤣 its only the tin tho

[@mikelosse6413]

Factory “dented” They all come just like that. Every model. Just the way it’s made

[@sebastienfrappier1900]

I like the fact they are almost all built by ppl and not rebot

[@pauldevloo5231]

Fusion 900 on display!

[@Tom-bl4rh]

You should experience the Yamaha mnfr processes! Tolerances in metrics, not SAE

[@Gatheralls]

That Starchaser looked very interesting ….

[@Timichaud]

Please ask them where my snowmobile is.... 😂😂still waiting

[@dsm091]

How many sleds do they make a year? 20k at most? Most of the sleds are not built in the US either.

[@broruud2058]

Actually they are

[@MLSPlatforms]

This is great except I couldn’t snowcheck the sled I wanted, my local dealer was only allocated blue , I wanted a black sled. ???? Told he might be able to trade for one, no guarantee

[@jimmesc]

Did you notice my new sled on your tour? 😅

[@hansthompson]

I was surprised more weren't sleeping going on given how I can't buy a sled unless I preorder a half year in advance.

[@Aspired329]

Apparently you have been asleep the last 2 years, times they changed, get some coffee and wake up! Don't blame someone else for you not keeping up, you had your shot the same as everyone else to order in the Spring. The manufacturers have been busting there azzes so don't piss in them for your issues!

[@specforged5651]

And how many years have ALL the manufacturers been doing spring order? If this was a shock it’s probably best you stay away from the rest of us on the mountain anyway. Btw, my local dealer has plenty of sleds, as do plenty of others. No excuses here buddy unless you actually ordered on and won’t be getting it because of supply chain (that sucks). But, you didn’t sooooo.

[@hansthompson]

Are there any microchips in these causing the shortage? Is there a labor shortage? I don't think so. The four companies are intentionally keeping supply low.

[@specforged5651]

@@hansthompson All of those. And ya I’m sure you’re right, companies hate to sell a lot of their product and make good money for themselves and their investors. Sounds to me like you’re just bitter about something. Enough with the excuses on why you can’t afford a sled this year.

[@TaylorBearHunting]

Don't get me wrong I love Polaris but the lady at the beginning was wrong because Joseph-Armand Bombardier invented the first snowmobile and that was in Quebec, Canada

[@Daman123isi]

Wonder if any part of my sled was in this video 😅

[@willpulera7303]

Now Polaris just needs to build a new manufacturing plant outside of the radical leftwing state of Minnesota and maybe they'd find some quality workers and their engines wouldn't be recalled every couple years and their quality control would be among flawless seeing as they're charging from $12-$25 grand per snowmobile.

[@RideTheSeason97]

Is that where they had to replace the original motors with a second updated motor right from factory before release? Lmao

[@joshpitts7256]

Ahhh.. A Cash Kitty stuck in the Litter again with comments..😂🤣

[@fasterdura1772]

@@joshpitts7256 pump the brakes son. Too bad both of us will not be riding our 22s. I can imagine what else will be failing on the motor and chassis let alone seizing on first start up 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@patriotsfan1236]

They own a king air! Super cool. Now i know why they charge more for their 9R than doo wants for a turbo R. 😂