Curious about your Off-Road Vehicle’s battery? Polaris Service Engineer Guy Bernt returns to the podcast to teach us the basics. Learn about the different types of batteries found in Polaris ORVs, how to maximize your battery’s lifespan and how to safely perform battery maintenance.For more battery info, including diagrams and a video featuring Guy, read the Battery Charging and Maintenance article on the Polaris Help Center.https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01343/https://general.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01343/https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01343/https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01343/An easy solution for a dead battery is the 1,000-Amp UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter.https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/shop/maintenance/battery-care/2830547/If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it our way:https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/email/Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc.© 2021 Polaris Inc.

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Let’s Talk Batteries

This month, we turn our focus to the drive belt on our Polaris Off-Road Vehicles. And our resident expert is back. Polaris Senior Staff Clutching Engineer Amery Kuhl teaches us about how and where we ride affects our belts, what to look for when we’re inspecting our belts and why we recommend using a Polaris belt.For model-specific instructional videos on servicing your vehicle’s drive belt can be found on the Polaris ORV Help Center sites, as well as the Polaris Off Road and Polaris RZR YouTube channels.https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://general.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdBUYepGpSjfY6sYm7Xo8whttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE2Ui62WoWeI4XgMqD4NwmAMore information on belt break-in and maintenance can be found at the link below.https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01036/If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it our way:https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/email/YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc.© 2021 Polaris Inc. 

All Things Drive Belt

Learn all the basics about adjusting the suspension on your snowmobile. Polaris staff engineers Matt Prusak and Mike Hedlund join us on the podcast to tell us why and how to make suspension adjustments. To learn more, check out this article, which includes videos, from the Polaris Snowmobiles Help Center:https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-02805/ The Polaris Snowmobiles Help Center and Polaris Snowmobiles YouTube channel are great resources for maintenance and ownership tips.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc21o3x3-P_ehovL2Vl2EuAhttps://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/ If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us.https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc.© 2021 Polaris Inc.

Why and How to Adjust Snowmobile Suspension

Part of Off-Road Vehicle ownership is keeping up with routine maintenance. Get a better idea of what that entails from this conversation with Polaris Service Engineers Guy Bernt and Tim Nelson. They discuss what goes into basic maintenance and why it’s important for our vehicles.Make sure to take advantage of our online maintenance resources like Owner’s Manuals, the Polaris ORV Help Center sites, and the Polaris Off Road and Polaris RZR YouTube channels.https://www.polaris.com/en-us/owners-manuals/https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://general.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdBUYepGpSjfY6sYm7Xo8whttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE2Ui62WoWeI4XgMqD4NwmAIf you want a sneak preview of the upcoming battery maintenance episode featuring Guy, watch this video:https://youtu.be/KONCQs8y86sIf you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it our way:https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/email/High Lifter® is a registered trademark of NIVEL PARTS & MANUFACTURING CO. YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc.© 2021 Polaris Inc. 

What Goes into Maintenance?

If you’re curious about the world of snow biking, you’ll enjoy this conversation with Timbersled Product Specialist Brock Bolin. Brock tells us the basics about snow biking, Timbersled, what ownership entails and his favorite models and riding locations.For more information on Timbersled, visit Timbersled.com and take advantage of resources like the Try Timbersled page, the Help Me Choose tool, and the Dealer Locator. Contact the Timbersled Product Pros at 888-588-6326.Also make sure to check out the Timbersled Help Center and Timbersled YouTube channel.https://www.timbersled.com/en-us/self-help/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRoLmzt8sv1D9e9rh-c69JALearn more about avalanche safety at Avalanche.org.If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it our way:https://www.timbersled.com/en-us/self-help/email/YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc.© 2021 Polaris Inc. 

An Intro to Timbersled

If you have a new Off-Road Vehicle, it’s important that you break it in properly. Learn how to do just that from Polaris Service Engineer Charlie Mills. From the engine to the brakes, Charlie helps us get our ORV ownership journey off to the right start.For complete break-in and maintenance information, make sure to consult your Owner’s Manual.https://www.polaris.com/en-us/owners-manuals/Read more about break-in and other topics on the Polaris Help Center.https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01003/https://general.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01003/https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01003/https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01003/If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it our way:https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/email/Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc.© 2021 Polaris Inc. 

Break In That Off-Road Vehicle

You have the snowmobile. But what do you need to go with it? Polaris Service Engineer Hunter Miller is back to tell us what the ideal garage space looks like, plus what tools, replacement parts, fluids and other supplies to stock it with.For full maintenance instructions, make sure to consult your Owner’s Manual. Also visit the Polaris Snowmobiles Help Center and Polaris Snowmobiles YouTube channel to learn more about your vehicle.https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/owners-manuals/https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc21o3x3-P_ehovL2Vl2EuAIf you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us.https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/509®and KLIM® are registered trademarks of Teton Outfitters, LLC The Home Depot® is a registered trademark of Home Depot Product Authority, LLC Menards® is a registered trademark of Menard, Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc.© 2021 Polaris Inc.

Creating the Ideal Garage for Your Sled

Learn everything you need to know about Polaris winches from Polaris Winch Project Leader Jeremiah Johnstun. Jeremiah tells us why we might want to add a winch to our Off-Road Vehicles, how to figure out which winch to buy and how to use a winch safely.Make sure to review the winch guidelines, instructions and safety warnings found in your Owner’s Manual and on the Polaris Help Center. Always wear eye protection and heavy gloves when operating the winch and always use the hook strap when handling the hook.https://www.polaris.com/en-us/owners-manuals/https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-01033/To learn more about the full lineup of Polaris winches, visit the Polaris ATV, GENERAL, RANGER and RZR websites.https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/shop/accessories/winches/https://general.polaris.com/en-us/shop/accessories/winches/https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/shop/accessories/winches/https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/shop/accessories/winches/Look for winch installation videos on the Polaris Off Road and Polaris RZR YouTube channels.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdBUYepGpSjfY6sYm7Xo8whttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE2Ui62WoWeI4XgMqD4NwmAIf you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it our way:https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/email/Jeep® is a registered trademarks of FCA US LLC.YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc© 2021 Polaris Inc. 

Winches 101

It’s time for a deep dive into all things related to the drive belt on a Polaris snowmobile. Polaris Senior Staff Clutching Engineer Amery Kuhl makes his return to the podcast to teach us about the importance of the belt to our sleds, how we can ensure a long belt lifespan and what goes into designing and testing a Polaris belt. For model-specific instructional videos on servicing your belt, visit the Polaris Snowmobiles Help Center and Polaris Snowmobiles YouTube channel.https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc21o3x3-P_ehovL2Vl2EuAFor even more on why we recommend using Polaris belts, watch the following video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o29fFdyFP2M&t=12sIf you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us.https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc© 2021 Polaris Inc. 

Why Your Sled’s Belt Matters

It’s the final episode of our Buyer’s Guide series. This month’s focus is on the Polaris RANGER lineup. RANGER Marketing Manager Anna Abbott joins us to break down the difference between mid-size and full-size models and to tell us just why RANGER is known as the hardest-working and smoothest-riding UTV out there.For more information and to view the entire RANGER lineup, visit ranger.polaris.com.To learn more about RANGER ownership and maintenance, visit the RANGER Help Center and the Polaris Off Road YouTube channel.https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdBUYepGpSjfY6sYm7Xo8wIf you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it our way:https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/email/YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc© 2021 Polaris Inc. 

RANGER Buyer's Guide

A proper break-in is a huge part of snowmobile ownership. Polaris Service Engineer Hunter Miller joins the podcast to tell us what it all means and how to do it properly. We’ll learn about the break-in process for our engine, drive belt, QuickDrive belt and track.For more information on break-in and other maintenance procedures, visit the Polaris Snowmobiles Help Center and Polaris Snowmobiles YouTube channel.https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc21o3x3-P_ehovL2Vl2EuAIf you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us.https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc© 2021 Polaris Inc. 

Breaking Down How to Break In Your Sled

Our Buyer’s Guide series continues with a look at the Polaris ATV lineup. Scott Taylor from the Polaris ATV product team and Evan Schendel from the Polaris ATV marketing team help us understand our options. We’ll learn why some riders prefer the ATV riding experience to a side-by-side, how to know what engine size is the right one, and the difference between a Sportsman and a Scrambler.To see specs and more vehicle information, visit atv.polaris.com.Don’t forget to stop by the ATV Help Center for maintenance tips and more:https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/To find a Polaris Dealer near you, use the Dealer Locator:https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/dealer-locator/If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us.https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/email/To learn about the ATV Safety Institute and sign up for classes, visit: https://atvsafety.org/Yamaha® is a registered trademark of Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha CorporationUnless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc© 2021 Polaris Inc. 

ATV Buyer’s Guide

The annual model year special rolls on. In Part II, we learn about the Patriot Boost engine, the Timbersled lineup and changes to Ride Command through conversations with Polaris Engine Program Leader Derek Zimney (1:09), Timbersled Product Line Director Josh Leonard (9:36) and Polaris Digital Product Leader Matt Schiller (18:40).To learn more about the Polaris Snowmobiles and Timbersled lineups and for full SnowCheck details, visit Snowmobiles.Polaris.com and Timbersled.com.If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us.https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/FOX® and QS3® are registered trademarks of Fox Factory Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc© 2021 Polaris Inc.

What’s New for ’22, Part II

It’s Part I of the annual model year special. Learn about everything that’s new in model year 2022 for Polaris Snowmobiles and Timbersled. We’re joined by Chris Wolf, the President of Polaris Snowmobiles and Timbersled (1:12), Director of Sales Scott Kuklock (9:38) and Polaris Snowmobiles Director of Product Planning Marty Sampson (12:03). They’ll fill us in on SnowCheck details and some of the new models.To learn more about the Polaris Snowmobiles and Timbersled lineups and for full SnowCheck details, visit Snowmobiles.Polaris.com and Timbersled.com.If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us.https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/FOX® and QS3® are registered trademarks of Fox Factory Inc.Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc© 2021 Polaris Inc.

What’s New for ’22, Part I

The Off-Road Vehicle Buyer’s Guide series moves to the recreational end of the side-by-side spectrum as we examine the Polaris RZR lineup. RZR Marketing Manager Brittany Astrup joins us to help us figure out which type of RZR is best for our type of riding. She breaks down the 50-inch RZR Trail, the 72-inch RZR Turbo S and everything in between.To view more specs and vehicle information, visit https://rzr.polaris.com.Don’t forget to stop by the RZR Help Center for maintenance tips and more:https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/To find a Polaris Dealer near you, use the Dealer Locator:https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/dealer-locator/If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us:https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/email/Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc© 2021 Polaris Inc.

RZR Buyer's Guide

Brought to you by the Polaris Help Center, the RideReady Podcast is here to make owning a Polaris vehicle even easier. If you're not an expert, it's okay. Tune in monthly as our experts explain a variety of topics, from vehicle care to riding tips. Hear from others who share your passion for outdoor adventures. Reminder: All riders should always wear helmets, eye protection and protective clothing and footwear. Read, understand and follow your Owner's Manual. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Ride within the limits of your own abilities and never engage in stunt or exhibition driving.

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