Polaris Diesel 455 cold start

[@98dodge360v8]

Glad someone is showing the older machines some love, especially with the economic climate. Going to keep more people enjoying atvs.

[@theturtlebro4909]

I have never seen a Polaris with a diesel in it let alone any other four-wheeler until I found this video. Amazing what they used to put in old machines like that. Keep up the great video's man!

[@Maga4Lyfe]

I never knew Polaris made a diesel quad. That's really neat. Thanks for sharing.

[@ryanquinlan4379]

I enjoy seeing older machines come back to life.

[@rockspowersports]

I try to fix up what I can. I hate seeing machines be parted out.

[@jcpage305]

I had no idea polaris made a diesel 4-wheeler. I want one to put in my collection.

[@fjb4932]

Several manufacturers made diesel atv's ( some still do ). But they don't make very many of them, won't ship'em to the dealers unless ordered, not only don't advertise them as diesels but almost go out of their way to deny they make'm, all so they can say no body buys'em / they don't sell. Posch ! My Artic Cat 700 Diesel averaged about 32 mpg ( 1/100km ) but topped out at about 45mph ( 4,000 ft elevation ). Not what young kids want for doing donuts / racing / mud bogging. For a sensible person, Farmer / Rancher, exploring-trail riding...Perfect !

[@rockspowersports]

I’ve been trying to find a decent deal on a cat diesel.

[@marydepoutiloff6804]

Hi been getting my 1999 polaris diesel going .after 5 or 6 years. learning a lot. One thing I never knew about is there is a decompression lever on front of engine.HA. Bet it will help in winter.

[@rockspowersports]

Yes the decompression helps a lot. Usually I’ll hold it up while cranking it over for 10 seconds and then drop it. Helps with the cold starting.

[@timberray9572]

Thank goodnes my Polaris is a gasser, that diesel would only run for a month of the year here in Canada.

[@rockspowersports]

It could use some glow plugs!

[@SL40cal]

Really have been enjoying your channel seeing all the different atv's being reviewed. I Own a 2001 Honda Foreman Rubicon just over a 1,000 miles in near perfect condition. Live right in VT

[@rockspowersports]

Nice that’s super low miles for a rubicon, I do really like those wheelers. I have about 4-5 parts machines most have transmission issues. I’d like to fix one up eventually though.

[@liamshelswell2269]

I love the polaris Diesel and thanks for just being awesome

[@brodycampbell8337]

I love that diesel Polaris but my favorite video is with the 4x4 Honda 300

[@rockspowersports]

Actually I’m headed to look at another project fourtrax 300 tomorrow morning.

[@Martyvison]

That’s a rare wheeler! Finally getting mine back next week couldn’t duplicate the neutral problem might be some pin that hits the clutch plate and engages it they said but doing new cv boots new shock bushings and fixed my case leak so I’m happy with that! Maybe if It gets worse I’ll bring it up to you and have you take a look if u want

[@rockspowersports]

Hmm well hopefully it stays that way for ya. But I could do that if needed.

[@motointernational1787]

That wheeler is awesome!!

[@jordanc3529]

That's cool. Learned something new today. I was like wtf a desiel ATV. Now i want one.

[@thomaslangton7099]

Your bike reviews are quite in depth I like it n I also think you should show the rebuild process on your old bike you got back

[@svtirefire]

Quite the lopey idle when it's cold

[@rockspowersports]

For sure!

[@maryalukin7]

I really like seeing theses videos. Especially the diesel polaris

[@PokiDAD]

That's so freaking cool I've never seen a diesel wheeler that's so freaking cool

[@justinryan3508]

Cool old diesel four wheeler, never seen one of them before.

[@bryanbrowning5746]

I’d like to try out a diesel, to be honest, I’d never seen one before this! I’m sure it’s a torquey machine!

[@tonyval4135]

Love the diesel. Sounded like it was running on one cylinder how many does it have?

[@rockspowersports]

It’s only a single cylinder. She smooths out some when it warms up.

[@ML-Auto]

always nice when you upload a new video.

[@EZNowTrucker]

I've been looking for one of these for years here in eastern Canada. There was one for sale a while back, 1999 model. The guy wanted like $5000 for it. Couldn't get an offer anywhere near that so he ended up selling the engine out of it to a guy to install in a 2002 sportsman 500. Don't know if it ever worked out though

[@rockspowersports]

@Rg Supreme They are very unique machines. They are overpriced most of the time just because you don’t see to many of them for sale… it’s too bad he didn’t keep that wheeler original there getting very hard to find.

[@nesledder6094]

That thing works good. Keep up the good content.

[@jonwilliams5760]

Cool machine. How are they on the trail

[@rockspowersports]

They ride good but there slow and loud. They mainly made for work.

[@joelmcgregor8168]

Well man that sounds like a nifty piece of equipment and have a good one too

[@jeffreymiddleton8263]

Now I want one of those machines! I never knew polaris made a diesel quad. Can you post a video of you riding it around?

[@rockspowersports]

@Jeffrey Middleton. If you check out my channel I have a couple videos of me driving it.

[@mikelukin5394]

These quads are just getting harder and harder to find in my area. Keep up the great vids

[@GarageWorx]

I think they only sold the diesel model a few model years.

[@BCJ371]

Diesel rules!

[@countylineengineeringmachi2942]

Super cool. I remember when when they were sold new, and didn’t realize there were any still in use. Pretty darned unique. I was always told that their demise was the fact that the top speed was terribly slow, but I don’t really know for sure.

[@rockspowersports]

@County Line Engineering & Machining. There are a few still kicking around. They were slow that’s for sure, if you want I have a couple videos on here of my driving it, I believe 40 was pushing it..

[@countylineengineeringmachi2942]

@@rockspowersports I know Polaris made some kinda oddball models during the same timeframe you diesel was made. My dad had a gear drive one that didn’t utilize the variable belt drive. You shifted with you left foot like a motorcycle but it still had an automatic clutch. I remember the reverse was something extra hokey too but can’t remember how it worked. It was tan in color.

[@rockspowersports]

@@countylineengineeringmachi2942 Yes the Xpedition 325 and 425 they were also a limited run and I think they had some problems with the shifting mechanism in them. Polaris must of realized they were better off sticking with the CVT transmission.

[@redneckracing674.5]

future turbo install??

[@rockspowersports]

Possibly on one of my other diesels. This one’s staying stock.

[@MBTUE]

I guess the idea of a diesel atv was for ranchers/farmers that have diesel fuel on site ?

[@rockspowersports]

Ya that was the Main focus for these were to market to the farmers.

[@offthestreetsandinthecreek7294]

Rare quad I’ve been searching for years

[@djbort]

Other than the weak battery, has the Polaris diesel been a solid machine for you?

[@rockspowersports]

I picked it up not running. It had a bad injector which caused the piston overheat and had low compression. Once I rebuilt the engine its been a solid machine ever since.

[@davidsteger8804]

I always wondered how good the diesel polaris was. Cold start must be fun.

[@rockspowersports]

@David Steger. I have other videos on my channel driving the wheeler. It could really use some glow plugs in the cold.

[@mikefannon9737]

Love that thing!!! Just chugging to life reminds me of my 6.5 in the winters 😂

[@rockspowersports]

My old 7.3 ford would do this in 50 degrees…don’t miss that

[@musicman6887]

dang that thing sounds like it's cammed when it's cold lol

[@bigfordmano5]

I didn't know that made diesel quads 🍻 My truck could have a friend lol

[@jeffjacobs3841]

I want that 4 wheeler!!!

[@rockovittsr.8272]

I’ll take it!

[@chrismaxwell3949]

That's cool Rocky

[@harlank1035]

Like the diesel love the vids

[@afastcuda1970]

Add a turbo to that diesel.

[@louisprioreschi6745]

I have never seen a diesel atv

[@davidkizer9915]

im really surprised that it doesnt have a glow plug, do you know if it was an option or did it just never came with one?

[@rockspowersports]

They never came with them from the factory but Polaris used to sell them as an accessory for the diesels.

[@thomasdearing7718]

Never knew polaris made a diesel atv. Thanks for schooling me

[@rockspowersports]

You bet!

[@thomasdearing7718]

@@rockspowersports I had a 2001 polaris scrambler 400 sport 2x4 and really miss it. I had to get rid of it due to financial issues. One day I hope to get another one. I just don't ever see them in my area.

[@rockspowersports]

@@thomasdearing7718 Nice! Those scrambler 400’s were quick. I got a project scrambler 400 4x4 I’ll be talking one of these days.

[@thomasdearing7718]

@@rockspowersports mine had the ebc clutch kit, big bore kit, shaved head, complete dg exhaust, stage 2 dyno jet kit, and a k and n air filter. She was a blast!

[@rockspowersports]

@@thomasdearing7718 oh wow, I bet that thing was a blast to drive. The only one I drove was all stock except DG pipe and jetted. Even that thing was pretty fun.

[@timheyboer4786]

My brother had a diesel years ago, do they still make them?

[@rockspowersports]

Polaris only made these for 3 years.

[@rockspowersports]

@Tim Heyboer you are the winner of the Jump starter. If it’s something you want please message me and I will get it shipped out to you. Thanks, Rock

[@timheyboer4786]

@@rockspowersports Awesome, I work with a lot of older equipment that needs a jump. Email sent.

[@Jackandbear11]

Did Canada get the diesel one?? Ive never seen one

[@rockspowersports]

I believe they were sold in Canada also, Polaris just didn’t sell that many of them so you don’t see them to often.

[@dk1g539]

Hey rocks just fount your youtube channel I have a kawasaki lakota 2x4 but im going to stay up to date on your youtube

[@lanceh.1266]

Love this

[@Roberge-ln1zy]

That’s awesome

[@bobkrunkle5626]

How much is a diesel wheeler?. Now i want one.

[@rockspowersports]

Anytime I see one for sale that doesn’t need work people want $4000 which is way over priced but I understand it, as I wouldn’t sell mine.

[@kylethefryan1111]

Never knew Polaris made a diesel until I saw it on your channel. How many ATV"s do you have that you keep for yourself?

[@rockspowersports]

It varies from day to day… I have 3 of these Polaris diesels that I don’t plan on selling and I have a few 3 wheelers that won’t go anywhere also. I usually get machines and plan on keeping them but end up selling and buying something new..

[@kylethefryan1111]

@@rockspowersports thanks for the reply. I hope to get a 3 wheeler next year, if I can find one reasonably priced.

[@rockspowersports]

@@kylethefryan1111 They’re getting harder to find for a good price but if you keep looking you’ll find one.

[@kasefoulk2283]

That is sweet

[@anthonybrown6962]

just bought a clean 2019 can am outlander 570 for 2600 but has eletrical issues do you think i got a good deal or did i get scamed

[@rockspowersports]

@Anthony Brown Honestly for that price I’d say you got a steal on it! Even if you have to replace the wiring harness you’d be in good shape. In my area that machine would be double what you paid for it.

[@anthonybrown6962]

@@rockspowersports ok thanks!!!

[@Brushwacker1]

Honest review

[@larrywarner9314]

So that quad runs on deisal

[@rockspowersports]

@Larry Warner Yes it does run on diesel they only made them for 3 years and didn’t sell a whole lot of them.

[@larrywarner9314]

@@rockspowersports never knew that Polaris made diesel powered fourwheelers

[@rockspowersports]

@@larrywarner9314 ya there pretty neat wheelers.

[@theridergaspesien]

I like that diesel 4 wheeler me i got Moto4 350 but i better like my yamaha dt 175 1980 and yamaha mx 100 1979 if you want see i got video on my youtube channel

[@4WDutah]

The shit Canada gets. I’m jealous

[@rockspowersports]

Actually in the US, Vermont

[@bradvincent7288]

I forgot polaris made a diesel

[@IIGPCII]

Diesel !!!😊

[@scottberry8484]

Awesome

[@530smily1]

I have a feeling like he's not giving anything away and it's just for views

[@rockspowersports]

This was already given away.

[@ryanovitt1763]

You know you should let your brother on your channel.. you'd get more views 😆😆

[@rockspowersports]

Plenty of wheelers over here for you to hop on man…

[@ryanovitt1763]

@@rockspowersports 🤘🤘

[@That6.6]

Damnn

[@JonBoy17]

Weirdest sounding quad to date