I just order the 850 yesterday can't wait to have some fun in the snow and on the ice

These are amazing machines. I have a 2015 xp1000 Touring and LOVE it! Congrats! Its a gorgeous color!

Thanks for the video. I have a 21 with about 600 miles on it and just noticed the clunk and it’s basically exactly the same as yours so I guess I’m glad it’s normal

Beautiful machine! I am very close to deciding to go for one of these. About a month ago we got a 2021 570 Trail for my wife. We love it so far. Enjoy your quad

I just bought one too with the premium package, the EPS does the exact same thing. Thanks for the break in advice too!

My 2016 xp 1000 did the same right from the showroom floor of the dealership. The only issue I have had so far was a recall for heat shielding on the underside of the plastic above the exhaust . Nice looking quad. Enjoy. 🙂.

My uncle has one and omg I love it! It rides so smooth

Crap.. I just bought the Ultimate Trail 850 and haven’t noticed anything but am now scared to check haha. Nice video, subscribed! I made a video on mine as well and thought it was special but now see that both of them are very similar lol. Great machines!

Nothing wrong with your unit the 850 always had that steering slop nothing you can do about it

Just got mine delivered last Friday premium trail package in orange I love the color .

I have a 2019 850 sp/ 2019 450 eps and just picked up 2021 570. Glad that the battery was upgraded in 2021 570 and the placement is in much better spot for the 570, however nothing compares to the 850 great machine. Read your manual for break in. Come to Wisconsin to ride. Tons of trails.

My sportsman has been crawling in idle. Do you know why this could be? I replaced the one way bearing in the clutch. It was blown up. Helped the problem but didn’t fix it.

Hey congrats on the new machine! I have a 2016 sportsman 850SP with power steering and it makes the same noise when you turn the key on but the engine is off. I honestly didn’t notice it before until I saw your video. I haven’t had any issues with the power steering at all. Jerry O

Break in low gear for 10 miles. You want to run through the whole range from stop to 37MPH 😉 you don’t want to keep riding for prolonged periods of time at any consistent speed. You want the belt to work it’s way through the clutches. Congrats on the ride. You’ll love it! Join the Polaris ATV Forum, lots of great people with tons of knowledge. Cheers

I have a 2012 Sportsman 850 XP EPS, and one of the people I ride with has a 2014 Scrambler 850 EPS. Both of them do that with the key on, engine off. Mine has a little under 2000 miles, his has 1800 or so, no issues with the steering at all. The steering is a little twitchy at high speed, but that seems to be a common theme in the Polaris world. I would say just go have fun with it!

Going to look at a 2021 Polaris Sportsman 850 tomorrow that has 450 miles... do you have any questions for me that I should ask should look out for?

Nice vid and best of luck. I have had three 850s, 2009, 2013, and a 2017 now. Unfortunately just too many issues for me given I baby it and really take care of it. Planning to get a Grizzly very soon and hope that is more reliable.

I have the exact same machine but a 2020..awesome machine..same color..like the blue.

I have a new 2021 Sportsman 850 and experience the same noise with very small steering inputs. I'm not concerned yet...seems to be part of the design that there is a bit of play

I got a brand New 2022 ultimate trail. Same slop in the steering. Gonna wait the first 25 hours and see what the dealer will Say. Did you have complications with yours ?

Completely normal. My brand new 2021 850 Touring EPS makes the exact same sound. Never noticed it until I watched this video.

Good video just ordered mine today

How did you apply for the first responder deal?

Good machine man! Got the same one!

Awesome ride bro - I'd like one in orange. Thanks for the video.

I just got the same one 3 weeks ago same color i love the color

I have a 2019 850 sportsman SP , my power steering does not make that noise. When Polaris says “oh that’s normal” it’s just to get you to go away. Check your tie rod ends.

Did they change their discount? 10% off? They say $250 off accessories for the first responder, nurse military discount right now.

How is the engine casting on yours? My touring hasn't had any issues yet, just questionable engine casting. Otherwise its a really nice machine. Rides great, runs great, and very controllable. Going to upgrade tires next spring though.

Why does one wheel is a black and the others are like outlined on the display

Same problem with mine. U can see it slopping if u look at the assembly when u wiggle the handlebars.

hey nice machine , i got the same one but the 2020 model, just wondering if yours has steering play when your sitting on it with your hands on the bars and move it back and forth, can you feel any play or movement in the steering staft moving? i have a small amout of play but you can feel it through the bars on rougher trails , just wondering , i never noticed it before and i only have 25hrs on it , and just doing my first oil change,

I bought the 2020 one and it’s doing great. Wish mine had the same rims as your though because they look awesome. My steering doesn’t have the noise but it’s the base model (non power steering).

I bought the 850 premium as well, 2021 model.. Have had it for 6 months and have 20 hours, 112 miles on it with no issues..I don't pound my machines or use them alot so hopefully with regular maintenance it will last for a few years without replacing worn parts.. Polaris are good machines, the issue is they source JUNK components such as plastic bushings, cheap brake pads, wheel bearings, garbage tires etc...If Honda ever gets their thumb out of it and produces a 850 or 1000 atv, it will be the one to own.. The starter has annoyed me on mine since day 1.. It just sounds clunky and sloppy when starting and shutting off.. Clean your air filter often, as the air box cover is not the best seal.. All manufacturers of atvs have issues from time to time, but some are less prone to problems such as Honda and Yamaha..I just ordered a Can am defender limited sxs for hunting etc.. Can am seems to have good products for the most part..

I have the same issue with mine. I was told it’s pretty common. Oddly enough it seems to “tighten up” once I’m riding.

I like that it has a cup holder

The clunking might be articulating thru the steering input / torque sensor.

Nice 4-wheeler! Been looking at the same model and trying to find it in that color. They are very hard to find in NC. Most dealers have very little if any inventory. Where were they offering the first responder discount? Was that a Polaris discount or your dealer?

There all a bit sloppy. When it's under load it won't make noise. Your fine

I have a Sportsman XP 1000 I absolutely love it, would not have anything else. And has for clicking it's normal and it's the ball joints, I used a grease needle and put more grease into them and seem to help.

I know I’m late. I wouldn’t have thought twice about that noise. Sounds normal.

Mine is a new 2020 sportsman 850. At 60 miles my rear differential and drive shaft started clacking.. They found too much slack in the gear to rear differential. My clutch is still making a noise.

A las 5000 RPH a cuántos KMP va?

My 2021 with 523mile isn't shifting right/not shifting. Belt smoking. Won't shift into park or reverse while running or not. Shifter goes into low but stays neutral. Polaris won't help unless you bring it in. This machine is at a cabin way in the woods and that's impossible with out catching me a leprechaun.

Hey when your cover for your front storage falls apart you can catch rain water in it cool right

Don’t over rev it meaning the motor that’s number one 2 is don’t rebate on the belt slowly get into it for the first 5 hours after that your good to go . Change oil sooner than 25 hours to get the metal shavings out of the case

last week when I sat on a brand new 2021 570 on the floor, it did the exact same thing and sound. When you run the key off and therefore not using the power steering it didn't click.... caught me off guard but again did the exact same thing on a brand new 570 on the floor.

My 2015 570 made the same noise with the power steering, Polaris is know for having noisy machines from power steering to the rear end clicking from EBS

I have a 2019 850 touring, and I don’t have any kind of knock noise as you are experiencing.

Has your opinion of it changed yet? Still happy with it? I have the exact same machine coming on order in a couple weeks.

I plan on buying one in the next month or two How much was the warranty for it If you mind disclosing

I wonder how waterproof the storage areas are?, I’m also torn on the orange and the dark blue that you have.

Is it just a noise or is there play in the steering as well? I pick up my 21’ 570 ultimate trail LE next week and you have me very curious. There is no way that clunky noise can be normal.

I have just one thing to say. If I saw a random person in the shop turning on the key to my machine while in for service, and yanking the steering around. I would be pissed off!! Hands off if it ain't yours!

I would trust the owners manual . I'm sure polaris knows whats best for the machine.. Looks great by the way enjoy. Does it still have the wigle when its running?

My 2017 570 eps does the same thing with power steering! Never had a problem with it. Low gear I believe you shouldn’t go over 23mph. As for break in. Break it in as your gonna ride it!! I will say this. Never hold the throttle wide open. Specially at top end. Burp it! What do I know I know.

at 5000 RPM how many MPH the ATV moves?

Just ride it like you stole it and don't worry about it I have an 850 and its tried and true solid I have took it in water up to the head lights jumped it many times and been up hills that were almost straight up and down and pounded the shit out of it no problems at all so far. So get out there and Flatten Some hills and straighten some Curves don't let it be a garage queen oh yeah most of all HAVE FUN lol

Very Nice atv..hate the front rack tho it's junk. You should look at other new atvs at the dealer to see with the steering is the same yourself.

Mine didn't have the steering noise when i got it but now it does it bugs me let me know if yours gets any worse.

Why can't the make a 2" factory hitch receive standard...

I'm a Polaris technician at a dealership, that clunking in your powered steering is normal, just the sound of the powered steering engaging.

You may be able to place a piece of rubber bushing, or something that might eliminate the noise if it's too annoying... I believe other atv's have similar noises, that are just normal.... It's just a part of the design.... some components require some slack, to function properly.... It just depends.... I also wouldn't ride around in low gear, even though it will hit 30mph.... if your driving that fast, you need to be in high gear.... I wouldn't probably exceed 15mph in low gear.... The manual may elaborate further on this issue.... Low gear is usually intended for slow speeds, pulling, hill climbing, climbing trees, and mud.... Just driving around the neighborhood.... High gear would be my advice....

For break in my Polaris dealer told me to “take it easy for two full tanks of gas” and on my 2020 450HO that was like 300km.. it didn’t have enough power tho, I sold it and now I’m trying to decide between a Grizzly 700 and this 850 premium trail

I have the identical quad, same color even. It is leaking oil after 5 hours and the shop won't take it in for 10 days.

I have a 2020 850 premium trail and my steering does the same thing. It drives me crazy on the trails because you can feel it in bars.

Normal noise !! My 2017 has done it since new

Great review , thanks for being a first responder . 2021 850 dropped alot off of this year model . Too bad polaris just can't meet the mark in quality and customer satisfaction . People spend hard earned dollars to get clunky NORMAL steering ??? Great job on the video .

My brand new 2021 850 trail makes the same noise. Wait until you hear the rattle in drivetrain due to the slop they are built with.

I have a 2018 sportsman 850 non eps and the best advice I can give you is these are clunky machines. Mine clunks when you get on and let off the throttle. It also squeaks more than anything I've ever owned with wheels. A lot of people say just ride em and they get better over time and I feel like thats true. But just know you aren't buying a precision made machine like a Honda. These are on the cheaper side of ATVs and you're going to notice that.

This from leones in Peru Illinois?

Yours didn't come with the bumpers and winch?

My 2020 850 Sportsman is very hard to shift into gear , it has been like this since brand new .I don't think it should be so hard to shift , guess i'll drive it like this till it breaks. Will not buy a Polaris again.

I remember mine looking that nice

How fast does it go

Omfg!!!!! And I have had to struggle my whole life on my own since 11-12 years old and most likely will never own nything brand new. However, there isn’t anything I don’t understand about mechanics and construction plus a ton more. God just won’t allow me to enjoy anything I might actually love except for him.

I have a 2018 1000xp. That steering isn’t normal, but the bushing on those machines are trash i have 1000km’s and 3 gone. Also rear sway bar slides back and forth and hits the spring Polaris said no fix for it. That steering issue u can find on KZfaq a lot have that issue lucky for me I don’t YET!. Also the u joints i had to replace idk its my last Polaris their quality is lacking for sure.

Got my 2021 Sportsman 570 a few months ago and the book says Low gear for break in but up to 7mph so your 37mph is probably not the best idea.. I couldnt do 7mph for the whole 5 hrs so I would switch to high once in a while.

No arched a arms ? Mind has them 2019 1000 limited

I think the rpm limiter turns off at 75 hours.

Just checked out mine. It’s as tight as a drum.

It’s power steering it’s not designed to turn without it running

It sucks when you buy a brand new unit. Every sound or pop you hear is magnified in your brain thinking it’s a gonna be a catastrophic failure when you’re 50 miles in the middle of nowhere. Lmao

This Atv has white led lights ?

Mine has 1500 miles on it I have the same steering slop as you also. Those tires are terrible I need new ones on my unit

I have the 570 it doesn't make that noise it a 2019 le with power steering

You got a whole mile out of it before it needed 2K in repairs. Good ol polaris reliability, 😂😂

Pretty sure that’s just normal steering components noise.

Mines an 2018 I got handle bar play grab the grips and move the bars up and down rock them

It's Polaris, yes that's normal. Try Japanese next time :)

I just bought a 2022 it does the same thing

I had one of these and I absolutely love the power and the engine. The rear bolts on the suspension can work themselves loose, I kid you not. Check them front and rear now that the machine is new, and after the first 500 miles or so and then again periodically. I actually had a large bolt come off on the rear end on a trail ride and luckily I was going slow. A rear control arm came loose and was dangling. It's a common problem on the 850/1000. I know a guy that had something similar happen on his front end! Not good. Polaris should use loctite on those bolts at the factory. My steering did the same thing, it's common unfortunately. When your power steering gets glitchy and stops working just stop the machine, shut it off and wait about a minute and then start it again, it should work again. It's a known issue they never fixed. Have fun with that beast and be sure to check the suspension bolts.

I can guarantee they didn’t change anything. If they all did it in the showroom and Polaris said it was normal then he lied and they didn’t do anything. Polaris has taken a step back imho with looks and performance for there atvs and pure sport side by sides. Utility I think the ranger is the king but for atvs it’s the outlander and pure sport side x side is the Mavericks

Normal doesn't sound very good

10 percent off? Wtf was that just your dealer?

My Yamaha XTR has no slop in the steering . That's the way it should be. Does your car or truck have clunky sloppy steering ? Shame on Polaris .

I love polaris also but a new quad should not be doing that thats wrong

Build quality is worse every year, that is why chinese are getting closer every day. But 850 is looking good!

if there is not a little play you will have terrible feed back to the rider

Its a polaris ah