Dirt Trax Television Episode 4

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I watched that the other night. A lot of true facts their that haters will never admit!

Excellent segment on Polaris. This will draw heat but u could do a segment on all other makes n their origins the problem is most of use only speak English!

Come on Tbone I thought for sure this would rattle your chain. I like em all n wouldn't want everyone riding the same thing.

Super Dave wrote:

Come on Tbone I thought for sure this would rattle your chain. I like em all n wouldn't want everyone riding the same thing.

Naw Naw Naw!! I will give it to them on the innovation stuff. Cant argue with that. The only thing I am against is the claims that pooplaris is the best.
If Pooplaris would do better at quality and put some good bushings, tie rod ends, and ball joints THEN it would jump them up to a quality machine and get them in a better place in the market place. Until they do that their suspension parts are just junk and will be a battle for their customers. I would figure for 17,000 dollars, the machine built for offroad would have good offroad components.....but thats just me.

I do like Pooplaris.....I just dont like how they cut corners.

TBONE21 wrote:

Super Dave wrote:

Come on Tbone I thought for sure this would rattle your chain. I like em all n wouldn't want everyone riding the same thing.

Naw Naw Naw!! I will give it to them on the innovation stuff. Cant argue with that. The only thing I am against is the claims that pooplaris is the best.
If Pooplaris would do better at quality and put some good bushings, tie rod ends, and ball joints THEN it would jump them up to a quality machine and get them in a better place in the market place. Until they do that their suspension parts are just junk and will be a battle for their customers. I would figure for 17,000 dollars, the machine built for offroad would have good offroad components.....but thats just me.

I do like Pooplaris.....I just dont like how they cut corners.

But you have owned TWO RZR's right ?

punder wrote:

TBONE21 wrote:

Super Dave wrote:

Come on Tbone I thought for sure this would rattle your chain. I like em all n wouldn't want everyone riding the same thing.

Naw Naw Naw!! I will give it to them on the innovation stuff. Cant argue with that. The only thing I am against is the claims that pooplaris is the best.
If Pooplaris would do better at quality and put some good bushings, tie rod ends, and ball joints THEN it would jump them up to a quality machine and get them in a better place in the market place. Until they do that their suspension parts are just junk and will be a battle for their customers. I would figure for 17,000 dollars, the machine built for offroad would have good offroad components.....but thats just me.

I do like Pooplaris.....I just dont like how they cut corners.

But you have owned TWO RZR's right ?

Yes. I will always admit they have a great design and the aftermarket is huge.
This is the honest truth though....after owning Pooplaris's you will have to be prepared for repairs and possibly break downs. You can ride one ride and have a tie rod end or a bushing worn out from one ride.
Honestly I am looking around for tie rod ends, ball joints, and bushings that are way better than stock. If I do that then I will probably rarely have an issue.

I had a new 86 250 trail boss was a late 85 release. Had a pipe,carb on it. For the day was rad. Totally destoryed in 16 mo. Chain drive sucked on the 4a4. Had a 500 sportsman & a 98 sport 400 2 stroke. A 99 400 2 stroke scrambler. First year with front drive shaft with about 65 RWH hpd motor on it. Still have a 700 sportsman. Just a shame they have got so lazy.

Come on Tbone, no need to exaggerate!! Never had bushings wear out in one ride, 400 miles or so maybe. However I think all Polaris guys would argee that they hate those bushings. Polaris needs to do something to get away from those bushings!! As for tie rods, in 6500 miles on two different RZR's I have replaced one set of tie rod ends. I will say if you haven't broke or wore out anything on that Commander, then you're not riding it much. Or you drive like a 8 year old little girl.



The more I see of that Wildkitty makes me want one. Except I still hate that pug nose front end.

Thunter wrote:

Come on Tbone, no need to exaggerate!! Never had bushings wear out in one ride, 400 miles or so maybe. However I think all Polaris guys would argee that they hate those bushings. Polaris needs to do something to get away from those bushings!! As for tie rods, in 6500 miles on two different RZR's I have replaced one set of tie rod ends. I will say if you haven't broke or wore out anything on that Commander, then you're not riding it much. Or you drive like a 8 year old little girl.



The more I see of that Wildkitty makes me want one. Except I still hate that pug nose front end.

U know what they say Thunter....Liars figure and figures dont lie!
To this day 0 repair cost on the commander. I run it pretty good! I run them the same and the commander has nothing repaired in 800 miles. RZR neede a new tie rod end within 200 miles. WV HOT ROD RHINO will tell ya that Commander will fly. He sees the tailgate alot.

As of now Wildkitty is not on my list to own. Not unless there are some big changes.

TBONE21 wrote:

Thunter wrote:

Come on Tbone, no need to exaggerate!! Never had bushings wear out in one ride, 400 miles or so maybe. However I think all Polaris guys would argee that they hate those bushings. Polaris needs to do something to get away from those bushings!! As for tie rods, in 6500 miles on two different RZR's I have replaced one set of tie rod ends. I will say if you haven't broke or wore out anything on that Commander, then you're not riding it much. Or you drive like a 8 year old little girl.



The more I see of that Wildkitty makes me want one. Except I still hate that pug nose front end.

U know what they say Thunter....Liars figure and figures dont lie!
To this day 0 repair cost on the commander. I run it pretty good! I run them the same and the commander has nothing repaired in 800 miles. RZR neede a new tie rod end within 200 miles. WV HOT ROD RHINO will tell ya that Commander will fly. He sees the tailgate alot.

As of now Wildkitty is not on my list to own. Not unless there are some big changes.

what all is wrong with the wildcat?

TBONE21 wrote:

Thunter wrote:

Come on Tbone, no need to exaggerate!! Never had bushings wear out in one ride, 400 miles or so maybe. However I think all Polaris guys would argee that they hate those bushings. Polaris needs to do something to get away from those bushings!! As for tie rods, in 6500 miles on two different RZR's I have replaced one set of tie rod ends. I will say if you haven't broke or wore out anything on that Commander, then you're not riding it much. Or you drive like a 8 year old little girl.



The more I see of that Wildkitty makes me want one. Except I still hate that pug nose front end.

U know what they say Thunter....Liars figure and figures dont lie!
To this day 0 repair cost on the commander. I run it pretty good! I run them the same and the commander has nothing repaired in 800 miles. RZR neede a new tie rod end within 200 miles. WV HOT ROD RHINO will tell ya that Commander will fly. He sees the tailgate alot.

As of now Wildkitty is not on my list to own. Not unless there are some big changes.

Fix for tie rod ends , on your next new set fill them with Lithium grease then use a wide zip tie to close the rubber boot . This is a dry joint that is not supose to get in water ( but we do ) and is a void that draws in water and along with it silt from the creeks , the silt acts like sand paper wearing out the joints . when you fill it with lythum grease it is no longer a void , to zip the end does not alow water in or grease out but does hold it in place which make it have a better chance of getting torn by limbs,rocks ETC . Here is you friendly polaris owner tip learned the hard way . To stop eating bushing stop pressure washing , your not washing the dirt off you are driving it in . To go faster ride polaris , to drive miss Daisy take the can am .....

Hump wrote:

TBONE21 wrote:

Thunter wrote:

Come on Tbone, no need to exaggerate!! Never had bushings wear out in one ride, 400 miles or so maybe. However I think all Polaris guys would argee that they hate those bushings. Polaris needs to do something to get away from those bushings!! As for tie rods, in 6500 miles on two different RZR's I have replaced one set of tie rod ends. I will say if you haven't broke or wore out anything on that Commander, then you're not riding it much. Or you drive like a 8 year old little girl.



The more I see of that Wildkitty makes me want one. Except I still hate that pug nose front end.

U know what they say Thunter....Liars figure and figures dont lie!
To this day 0 repair cost on the commander. I run it pretty good! I run them the same and the commander has nothing repaired in 800 miles. RZR neede a new tie rod end within 200 miles. WV HOT ROD RHINO will tell ya that Commander will fly. He sees the tailgate alot.

As of now Wildkitty is not on my list to own. Not unless there are some big changes.

what all is wrong with the wildcat?

Just a few things. No storage. Long wheelbase. No fenders so u get covered up in mud, and lowest on power out of xp and commander.
Dirt wheels has spent 2500 dollars trying to get the wildkitty to out run the xp but so far cannot get it to.
Oh and no dealers. That one really hurts.

I bet Tbone bleeds yellow! You tell them Tbone. At 1300 miles my rear end is shot, broke more front axles than I can shake a stick at, and front wheel bearings, and second set of brakes. My driving style is different than most, every ride is a full on mud bog! I've never met a hole I won't hit at least once. I'd still buy a can am tomorrow. They all have their pluses and minuses, so ride and have fun!

TBONE21 wrote:

Hump wrote:

TBONE21 wrote:

Thunter wrote:

Come on Tbone, no need to exaggerate!! Never had bushings wear out in one ride, 400 miles or so maybe. However I think all Polaris guys would argee that they hate those bushings. Polaris needs to do something to get away from those bushings!! As for tie rods, in 6500 miles on two different RZR's I have replaced one set of tie rod ends. I will say if you haven't broke or wore out anything on that Commander, then you're not riding it much. Or you drive like a 8 year old little girl.



The more I see of that Wildkitty makes me want one. Except I still hate that pug nose front end.

U know what they say Thunter....Liars figure and figures dont lie!
To this day 0 repair cost on the commander. I run it pretty good! I run them the same and the commander has nothing repaired in 800 miles. RZR neede a new tie rod end within 200 miles. WV HOT ROD RHINO will tell ya that Commander will fly. He sees the tailgate alot.

As of now Wildkitty is not on my list to own. Not unless there are some big changes.

what all is wrong with the wildcat?

Just a few things. No storage. Long wheelbase. No fenders so u get covered up in mud, and lowest on power out of xp and commander.
Dirt wheels has spent 2500 dollars trying to get the wildkitty to out run the xp but so far cannot get it to.
Oh and no dealers. That one really hurts.

And it's still a Artic Cat! They have always came up with some good ideas but its like they never make the necessary improvements that are needed to make it a real competiter.

The rear diff is the biggest problem for me besides getting absolutely covered like T-Bone said.