Polaris Sportsman nightmare!!! Not to proud of this repair…

Customer brought this 2004 Polaris sportsman 500 in to have it repaired after they had tried to repair it at home. Watch to see what I find.
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[@brucemacdonald4672]

I would say you are too nice. $1200 for a complete rebuild seems good to me. That thing is rough. ☃️👍👍

[@SweLaris]

1200 sounded like a really good deal actually. You did what you could with what you got from the customer, hope the machine works nice and that he comes back for at proper rebuild!

[@donaldpeck3192]

I thought you would have said 2 grand plus. Id have thanked you for finding everything so cheap.

[@donutwatcherator3941]

I'd've probably sent that thing packing as soon as he said that he wanted to cheap out. Sure, he might've been upset but I couldn't have it hanging over my head if the engine failed. A good reputation takes a lot of time and effort to build, you're very blessed to have that. It's kind of a rock and a hard place (no pun intended 🤣), but that's just my 2 cents. Thanks for doing the best you could for him, and here's to another year of great content! 👍

[@chrisshulick2580]

Your work is awesome I don’t like when customers take advantage of you and how thorough you are

[@heavysnow8616]

Ir's not right. You requested maintenance and gave Rock the authorization to do so. You won't find anyone better or cheaper in this area! PAY THE BILL!

[@johnnugent6516]

You was honest and upfront with him about it doing good bud don’t change just be you

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks and I try to be as transparent as I can. By the way, Happy New Year John!

[@johnnugent6516]

@@rockspowersports Happy New Year to you and your family God Bless

[@davidfrancisco5311]

It’s really good that you video things like this for your protection

[@Hammerback0]

All the Niche stuff ive used has worked really well. 1200 is a good quote in my opinion. Id love to have you go through my 05 500, id have complete confidence in your work. Never have i saw gaskets, valves, wheel bearings, overall just neglect/lack of knowledge on engine repair as what this person done and dropped in your lap.

[@robbiemix6403]

Great job as always man! I'm glad to have you doing work on my machine come spring time. Keep em coming!

[@chathamguy1able]

you cant please everone ----good job you never know it might run a long time like that

[@grousehunter67]

At least you filmed it if the guy gives you grief you can give him the link to your video , On that repair i would of told him to pick it up your in a no win situation

[@lukeharmon7179]

Can only do what the customer wants to pay for. Documentation of what was needed and recommended is the way to go. Thats how i do it with my small business.

[@tonymontana2.037]

I run a Niche axle on my Grizzly and it still holds up great 3-4 years later 💪

[@louisorman1663]

I would definitely do what makes the customer happy with the understanding they get what they pay for and nothing less or you could give him the guaranteed of 30 seconds or 30 feet

[@samesslemont6344]

wow, if i lived in america or wherever you are i would totally work with you im currently rebuilding the top end on my 1996 honda 300 and your videos have helped me quite alot.

[@JaxHappy1]

He’s in Vermont USA

[@samesslemont6344]

@@JaxHappy1 i live in scotland so bit far haha

[@adrienfortin4411]

Do what makes you happy. Sometimes people a want cheap fix tho. Love the video

[@loganfry304]

Great video, keep up the good work

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@mark0decker827]

I dig yer channel. Very informative

[@jmudd5449]

The only complaint I have with my 99 sportsman 500 is the lack of power steering.

[@MrAlternation]

was looking forward to watching the repair.

[@Milo_motocross3]

when you cracked the oil drain bolt lose and all that coolant i thoght you opend the wrong drain

[@rockspowersports]

Yeah, it’s always a surprise when coolant or water comes out.. never a good surprise though

[@captainkirk104able]

I think you did right. The owner knows there was more to be done to it but refused too do it. It sounded good.

[@harleynoskiye7593]

I have Polaris Sportsman 500 2004 have to work on if every week I have a toggle switch for the fan because the fan doesn't turn on by itself anymore but other than that it's a pretty good working machine.the headlights don't work on it had to put a light bar on it lol n my kids always drive it hard n go all out of it lol

[@wenull3]

1,200.00 for all that isn't bad at all. Man I wish u lived in my area!

[@eastkingstonnh]

You were pretty damn generous to the customer! Maybe you'll head out to MT Washington on June 29 for NH ATV Day, I'm sure riders would love to meet you.

[@Pjw350]

Atvs are a luxury item. $1200 was more than fair and to get any type of warranty is an extremely fair price. If he took this to a dealer i am sure his bill would be north of $5,000. Hopefully the motor lasts a good while

[@georgemeeker9459]

Rick, just found you on YT. Great content and keep it up.

[@password6320]

$1200 seems more than reasonable. I had the top end rebuilt on grizzly 600 and they charged me $2400. Sure wish you were closer. By the way, my grizzly has 14,165 miles on it.

[@GaryToland]

Yeah that's a tough one, but i was taught like others im sure to do it right or don't do it at all. I want to fix my own stuff right especially someone else's, I don't get why someone would take a chance and not pay to have it done right.

[@brianmccullen9156]

That bike needs more than engine work. Hopefully he takes it easy.

[@SteveTheCanadian]

Oh hey 👋 Happy New Year! 🎉

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks, happy new year to you as well.

[@JaxHappy1]

Happy new year🎉

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks, Happy New Years!

[@heavysnow8616]

Price was great. Customer didn't want to pay to do the proper maintenance. He gets what he gets, his machine is whipped and unsafe!

[@PongbyAtari]

Dad "Here kids have at it"

[@northerntoyota7584]

Had an 03.5 that had that updated front end. 600

[@Robbinsbuiltgarage]

Write on bill as is repair. Customer declined to do job correctly. Have him sign it. That simple. Plus you got video proof to.

[@rockspowersports]

That’s exactly what I did.

[@roberthenderson9072]

Great work have a 2012 Sportsman 550 starter singing any ideas starters new is there a starter clutch in this machine thanks

[@johnnugent6516]

Arkansas Wavin

[@jamiejohnston4983]

Yep I'd probably turn that kinda stuff down. More than likely the customer would blame you if it's smoking a month later.

[@michigandirt619]

I have never seen valves that far off before on a atv. Lol. Thats crazy

[@rockspowersports]

That’s a first for me.

[@luvthesnow]

You can only do what they want. It's been over 6 months now. Heard anything back from the owner?

[@jasonshank3428]

That’s a tough one for sure.. I do repairs on mowers and atvs too and I make them understand that if it’s not done how it should be then it has a concrete warranty.. leaves my concrete no more warranty.. enjoy your channel. PS. Your to cheap on labor! lol

[@rockspowersports]

Yeah, I made sure on the slip that it was an as is repair.

[@Caseyryan36]

People tell me I’m cheap on labor costs with the mechanic work i do but as long i make it worth my time i like to think I’m priced fair and i stay plenty busy as well

[@bigjay6743]

The customer just wasted money by doing 1/2. 1 thing with ATV's you're out in the middle of nowhere I would want to be as reliable as possible. I would've found the money somewhere or it would've waited tell I had it and had the job done proper. But that's just me. If u want to play u have to pay.

[@danreynolds4487]

Love the videos!!!! Do you have any helpful hints to get these 500's to start good in the winter?

[@brandoncodling6804]

First timer here ypur work looks on point. Where u located? Looks like my old sportsman

[@rockspowersports]

Hey Brandon, I am in island pond VT. This wheel came to me from Essex VT

[@brandoncodling6804]

@@rockspowersports I got mine brand new in 04 had if for years and then I sold it a few years back. But they are grate rigs

[@Hammerback0]

If a person dont take care of their machine, they cant be upset when the machine doesnt take care of them.

[@stevendudley9236]

yes if the customer don't want to spend the money to do the job right i would put it back together and till him to come and get it that you ain't going to risk your reputation on a half ass job.Yes they will be upset with you but end of the day is your business there are more willing people out there will pay to get the job done right, wouldn't want something hanging over my head knowing it could fail

[@chrisreibold1634]

The owner probably figured throw it back together and sell it to some unsuspecting buyer. How's the reliability of the polaris 570? Seen any major issues?

[@Robbinsbuiltgarage]

$1200 is cheap as hell!!! Dont feel bad!

[@mattwood413]

Do you know of a way to clear codes on skidoo without buds

[@jmudd5449]

As is no warranty.

[@TylerAustin-cm2mw]

Hey rock I have a Honda four trax 300 4x4 anything that would be interested

[@thatmodshop7160]

Im more of a polaris xplorer 400L 4x4 fan 2 stroke lighter and have lits of hidden power

[@bigjay6743]

The customer just wasted his money by doing 1/2. 1 thing with ATV's you're out in the middle of nowhere I would want to be as reliable as possible. I would've found the money somewhere or it would've waited tell I had it and had the job done proper. But that's just me. If u want to play u have to pay.

[@ryanszyminski5145]

Wow 😂

[@DrSpock-yf3fd]

Do it right! Then your conscience is set at ease.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Damn that was cheap for what you did...are you in mn?

[@rockspowersports]

I gave him a break but I am located in Vermont.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

@@rockspowersports right on

[@motofarmmx2430]

You do stuff super cheap and with this i see exactly that bad spot you're in. One thing I realized in business is you can't keep helping people out like this because you're running a business not a charity. Then when it breaks you get a bad name when all you did was bend over backwards for the customer.

[@motofarmmx2430]

BTW happy new year

[@rockspowersports]

Absolutely. And thanks happy new year to you too.

[@jmudd5449]

1200.00 is cheap.

[@1978punisher]

Not worth 1200 junk it

[@rockspowersports]

Can’t replace that machine for $1200

[@1978punisher]

@@rockspowersports where i live yes

[@MidnightPolaris800]

​@1978punisher lol there's no way in hell you'd get a 04 sportsman 500 for $1200...maybe some pos honda you could get for 1200 though

[@1978punisher]

@@MidnightPolaris800 all bite Up like that easy

[@1978punisher]

@@MidnightPolaris800 on market place i see 2016 sportman for 6000 and IT 570

[@1978punisher]

Polaris way to long to take of plastic

[@bigjay6743]

That's all of them today. 45 minutes gust to get to the spark plug It's ridiculous. You can't see what's going on if something's starting to leak or come loose plus you can't get all the mud off the engine Oh but it looks so much better😂 Much rather have the whole engine light open.

[@heavysnow8616]

He's never going to get thè work done at that pdice, nor the quality of maintenance. Will she last....who knows!