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Significant Accounting Policies Activity in Polaris Accrued Warranty Reserve (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]          
Deferred tax liabilities $ 4,741   $ 4,741   $ 6,490
Activity in Product Warranty Reserve [Roll Forward]          
Balance at beginning of period 132,758 $ 106,155 121,824 $ 123,840  
Additions to reserve related to acquisitions 0 13,799 8,809 13,799  
Additions charged to expense 31,359 37,741 94,232 79,913  
Warranty claims paid, net (27,003) (35,151) (87,751) (95,008)  
Balance at end of period $ 137,114 $ 122,544 $ 137,114 $ 122,544