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How deep in water is suggested

9.5K views 43 replies 8 participants last post by  Daishi  
#1 ·
Hi all, getting a new 570 big boss in a few weeks, just curious as to what's a safe depth in water. I know this has to with speed also. Just would like suggestions.
 
#8 ·
According to manual: Operating the ATV through deep or fast flowing water could cause the tires to float , causing loss of control or rollover.
ATV can operate through water with a maximum recommended depth equal to the bottom of the foot rest.
1. Determine water depth and current before entering water.
2. Choose a crossing where both banks have gradual inclines.
3. Avoid operating through deep or fast-flowing water.
This comes from the Polaris owners manual.

You'll probably do as as you like, I just hope your next post is not titled "I Swamped my Machine"
 
#17 ·
Hey Sportsman, thought I already responded to this, but it looks like I brain farted again. Fishing has been slow on the river, to warm and water level down a bit due to lack of rain.
Quick additional questions. I'm going to mount turn signal, horn, backup light kit. Tusk seems to have a nice kit. For the backup light I think the 570 6x6 has a powered connector already in place for the back up light, they just don't factory install a light, correct? Also, I think there are a couple of extra used and powered accessory plugs in the pod or under the seat, ie for hand warmers etc.
 
#20 ·
Sweet ride. Yes that turn signal kit same as I'm looking at. The handlebar switch much better than others I've seen. Only issue is that there's no room left for mirror on left side. Thinking of either going to end of bar mounted mirrors, rack mounted mirrors or making a bracket and using longer screws so I can use mount for either brakes, turn signals or light switch. Thank you for insights.
 
#29 · (Edited)
2021 570 6x6
Front bearing-#3514634(35x64x37)
Rear bearing-#3515087(40x74x40)mid&rear
Same size bearings for my 2017 Sportsman 570
Same Hubstrut on both machines
Your rear carrier is a different part number but same size bearings. I’ve seen on this site a few saying the 35mm and 40mm greasers don’t work on newer machines. Makes no sense to me!