Fixing The Worst ATVs On Marketplace Polaris Xplorer 400

Fixing a cheap 1999 Polaris Xplorer 400 2 stroke from Facebook marketplace and taking it for a ride. Rebuilding the engine and repairing other things on the atv as well.

[@michaelevans9568]

You can use a heat gun or propane torch to heat the cover and bend it out and Amazon some vinyl fabric and cover the seat . You should get 2 seats to a yard. My ocd has to have the handle bars straight or it drives me nuts.
But good job came out nice.

[@averybryant]

I did end up using a heat gun to reshape it a little and found the bottom bracket where the inner part bolts to the frame was bent a little, i bent that back and the rubbing is gone completely now

[@drz400sm5]

Any side by side or atv with a belt is junk. Worked at a polaris honda dealer. Guess which one failed.

[@daltonwalters558]

I believe there is more polaris in the scrap yard than any other brand I've had good luck with anything but a polaris

[@shenaniganswhatsoever363]

The way people ride them compromises them imo. Down the road at a constant speed. And Polaris is garbage unfortunately. Seen so many break over the years.

[@averybryant]

Ive never been a big fan of them, they are fun to ride but not something i trust for longevity like a honda or yamaha

[@daltonwalters558]

@averybryant your absolutely right they are decent when new but when they are out of warranty or 5 years old it's obvious which is better