I got the little one on. Can't get the big one on. What tool do I need? Went to 2 auto parts stores and neither had CV boot clamp pliers. I'm not even sure exactly what tool I need!!! Probably gonna have to order from Amazon.
Thanks!
Thanks!
26″ TRAXION GRIPPER MAX vs BEARCLAW HTR vs BIG HORN ORIGINAL
I have a 2016 Sportsman 570 touring, currently running SWAMPLITES 27x9x12 front and 27x12x12 rear. I have hammered in the rear foot brackets but still the swamp lites rub, especially if I have my son or wife on the back. So, I have sold those and I need new rubber. I am buying a 26" tire to replace them. We live in BC Canada, I ride lots of everything, some snow at the end of hunting season, creek beds, hills, logging roads and cutblocks to hard packed powerlines and some mud when we need to get through it. I am set on one of these 3 tires but just like most I CANNOT make up my mind. All 3 are radial, all 3 have pretty awsesome reviews. The HTR and Gripper MAX are 8 ply which is a bonus. Anyone with first hand experience on these tires? Grippers are almost identical to BH, except 8 ply and cheaper. Please help with reviews.
Thanks all 👍👍
Thanks all 👍👍
4×4 Working
Need some help from you Polaris experts. Purchased this 2000 Xplorer 250. I'm not familiar with 4x4 Quads or how they actually work. Is the 4x4 working correctly in my video? As you can see the front axles are spinning, but the wheels are not. I give it throttle and one of the front wheels spin, but I can stop it with my hand even under power. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
https://youtu.be/Oson1p7MbQE
https://youtu.be/Oson1p7MbQE
2007 can an outlander 800 wont start
I have a 2007 can am outlander 800. I put new battery in but still not wanting to crank. It's like it's not getting fire. The starter turns over and fuel pump is on just wont fire up. It did the very first attempt on new battery but it was a low power kinda start and it immediately died and wouldn't bust off again. All I know is on the ride it had begun to not want to crank every time I cut it off and tried to crank it back up to ride again. When it shut down on me I had just got it to crank so I was riding and in the middle of me giving it throttle it just died and wouldn't crank so we towed it back to trailer and tried jumping it off etc but it wouldn't do anything. I was thinking maybe spark plug gone bad but a friend said it could be coil pack. I'm not sure about all that high tech shit.. I tried the battery and haven't fooled with it since bc I'm not completely sure what to look at.
2017 Outlander 450 L Review
Well, I have had the Outlander 450L with no power steering for just over 11 months now, have 3007 km on it. So I thought it may be time to do a short review.
Overall it has been a very reliable ATV. I have never broken down and been stranded anywhere, and never once went for a ride with any doubts that I will make it back to the truck. In the whole time I have had it, the only thing that went wrong is the fan. It did not fail or anything, just had a nasty loud sound to it when it kicked on, it is being replaced under warranty right now as I type this.
The Good Stuff:
- Reliable (3007 Km with no breakdowns, just the fan getting replaced under warranty)
- Fuel Economy is great, majority of my rides are over 100 km at a time, the most I did in one ride was 185 km and I still had quarter of a tank of fuel left.
- Comfortable ride, the suspension is soft and makes for a very comfortable ride (more on this in the bad section though)
- Power, the power is not bad for a small machine, there is not a single thing on the trails that I have not been able to make it through or over, but it really struggles in thicker mud and with my weight (245 lbs) it really has to work up steeper hills. But I have always been able to make it. Bottom end is not bad, mid range it pulls good, I top out at 96 km/hour with the throttle pinned. (more on this later too)
- It has always started, every time, whether its +30 degrees celsius or -25 degrees celsius
- Build quality seems to be very good, the plastics have held up great with very little scratching or scuffing.
- Very easy to do your basic maintenance on it, oil and diff fluids are easy to get to the drain and fill plugs, air filter is easily accessible.
- Air intakes and vent lines are all ran very high out of the factory which is a bonus, you can cross fairly deep water and mud with very little worries.
The Not So Good:
- I never had any problems with the power of the 450 until last weekend, I drove my uncles Kawasaki Brute Force 650 for about 30 kms, having that type of power is addicting, it pulled super hard from the second you hit the throttle right until the time you decide to let go. After that, getting back on the 450, it felt very sluggish and powerless. With the big twins, that low end feels like you could absolutely crawl through or over anything and now will be upgrading. Not having to pin the throttle on hill climbs and to get over stuff is a big advantage and also gives you more confidence in what you are trying to tackle. A few times, in low range, 4x4 on, on climbs that may have an obstacle part way up I was afraid if I eased back on the throttle I would not be able to make it over the obstacle safely and complete the climb, but with the power on the bigger machine, I just didn't have to worry about that, it had the power to let you ease off the throttle, get over the obstacle and get going back up the hill. Maybe its all in my head, and I am just not the most skilled rider, but either way, the power takes away some of the doubts, which in turns make things seem easier.
- The soft suspension, while it is comfortable, even with the preload set to max, I had a bad time bottoming out on the rocky more technical trails I ride.
- Can ams come with no protection from the factory underneath them, I had to go out and buy a set of skid plates. Its disappointing because even my friends and brothers polaris ATV's came with a basic though thin factory protection underneath.
- These little guys are loud, man do they whine. I don't know if its the cvt or what, but there is always a constant, loud whine to them. Its even worse in low gear, the only time you don't notice it is when the engine is under heavy load like going through a mud hole. I have watch countless videos on youtube and every can am seems to have this sound, but on the 450's it seems to be more noticable.
- Another thing is power steering, this is my fault, I chose to buy mine without power steering because I have never had it before and wouldn't miss it. Even though this guy is light and I find takes no effort to steer normally, I had a chance to ride an ATV with power steering and now I do know what I am missing. But this isn't really a negative against the ATV itself, this is more a negative against the choice I made. Once I upgrade I am getting power steering for sure on the next one.
- Rad location sucks, not so much the location, but the angle they sit it on. I ride with a big group of guys and pretty much every brand of ATV out there, at the end of the day after a long trail ride, My rad looks like its coated in concrete and you can not see the fins underneath the mud, but everyone elses look like barely any mud has stuck to theirs. This has caused me to overheat and go into limp mode 2 times in the last 11 months. I clean my atv and especially the rad thoroughly after ever ride. With saying that, even though I over heated and went to limp mode, you are able to very slowly drive back to the truck, so I never had to be towed.
To sum thing up, the Outlander 450L is a very good, reliable ATV, if you can get past the few annoyances. In the 11 months and 3007 km, it has performed and held up good. We will see how it is holding up after another 3000 km on it though. If you know you don't need or want the power of a big bore ATV, this is a very good choice. But if you even think you may want more power down the road, just go buy the bigger machine, because once you try a more powerful ATV you will not want to go back to this.
I am happy with my purchase and do not regret it. I will be buying a much more powerful machine in the next month or so, but I will be giving this one to my father who likes to ride with us a few times a month. It is definitely great for some one who only rides occasionally and will also use it for work around the property. Plus the price is right for someone who is not an enthusiast and goes riding every chance they get.
Overall it has been a very reliable ATV. I have never broken down and been stranded anywhere, and never once went for a ride with any doubts that I will make it back to the truck. In the whole time I have had it, the only thing that went wrong is the fan. It did not fail or anything, just had a nasty loud sound to it when it kicked on, it is being replaced under warranty right now as I type this.
The Good Stuff:
- Reliable (3007 Km with no breakdowns, just the fan getting replaced under warranty)
- Fuel Economy is great, majority of my rides are over 100 km at a time, the most I did in one ride was 185 km and I still had quarter of a tank of fuel left.
- Comfortable ride, the suspension is soft and makes for a very comfortable ride (more on this in the bad section though)
- Power, the power is not bad for a small machine, there is not a single thing on the trails that I have not been able to make it through or over, but it really struggles in thicker mud and with my weight (245 lbs) it really has to work up steeper hills. But I have always been able to make it. Bottom end is not bad, mid range it pulls good, I top out at 96 km/hour with the throttle pinned. (more on this later too)
- It has always started, every time, whether its +30 degrees celsius or -25 degrees celsius
- Build quality seems to be very good, the plastics have held up great with very little scratching or scuffing.
- Very easy to do your basic maintenance on it, oil and diff fluids are easy to get to the drain and fill plugs, air filter is easily accessible.
- Air intakes and vent lines are all ran very high out of the factory which is a bonus, you can cross fairly deep water and mud with very little worries.
The Not So Good:
- I never had any problems with the power of the 450 until last weekend, I drove my uncles Kawasaki Brute Force 650 for about 30 kms, having that type of power is addicting, it pulled super hard from the second you hit the throttle right until the time you decide to let go. After that, getting back on the 450, it felt very sluggish and powerless. With the big twins, that low end feels like you could absolutely crawl through or over anything and now will be upgrading. Not having to pin the throttle on hill climbs and to get over stuff is a big advantage and also gives you more confidence in what you are trying to tackle. A few times, in low range, 4x4 on, on climbs that may have an obstacle part way up I was afraid if I eased back on the throttle I would not be able to make it over the obstacle safely and complete the climb, but with the power on the bigger machine, I just didn't have to worry about that, it had the power to let you ease off the throttle, get over the obstacle and get going back up the hill. Maybe its all in my head, and I am just not the most skilled rider, but either way, the power takes away some of the doubts, which in turns make things seem easier.
- The soft suspension, while it is comfortable, even with the preload set to max, I had a bad time bottoming out on the rocky more technical trails I ride.
- Can ams come with no protection from the factory underneath them, I had to go out and buy a set of skid plates. Its disappointing because even my friends and brothers polaris ATV's came with a basic though thin factory protection underneath.
- These little guys are loud, man do they whine. I don't know if its the cvt or what, but there is always a constant, loud whine to them. Its even worse in low gear, the only time you don't notice it is when the engine is under heavy load like going through a mud hole. I have watch countless videos on youtube and every can am seems to have this sound, but on the 450's it seems to be more noticable.
- Another thing is power steering, this is my fault, I chose to buy mine without power steering because I have never had it before and wouldn't miss it. Even though this guy is light and I find takes no effort to steer normally, I had a chance to ride an ATV with power steering and now I do know what I am missing. But this isn't really a negative against the ATV itself, this is more a negative against the choice I made. Once I upgrade I am getting power steering for sure on the next one.
- Rad location sucks, not so much the location, but the angle they sit it on. I ride with a big group of guys and pretty much every brand of ATV out there, at the end of the day after a long trail ride, My rad looks like its coated in concrete and you can not see the fins underneath the mud, but everyone elses look like barely any mud has stuck to theirs. This has caused me to overheat and go into limp mode 2 times in the last 11 months. I clean my atv and especially the rad thoroughly after ever ride. With saying that, even though I over heated and went to limp mode, you are able to very slowly drive back to the truck, so I never had to be towed.
To sum thing up, the Outlander 450L is a very good, reliable ATV, if you can get past the few annoyances. In the 11 months and 3007 km, it has performed and held up good. We will see how it is holding up after another 3000 km on it though. If you know you don't need or want the power of a big bore ATV, this is a very good choice. But if you even think you may want more power down the road, just go buy the bigger machine, because once you try a more powerful ATV you will not want to go back to this.
I am happy with my purchase and do not regret it. I will be buying a much more powerful machine in the next month or so, but I will be giving this one to my father who likes to ride with us a few times a month. It is definitely great for some one who only rides occasionally and will also use it for work around the property. Plus the price is right for someone who is not an enthusiast and goes riding every chance they get.
2005 Trail Boss Hot chain
we have a 2005 polaris trail boss 330 the chain gets extremely hot, i know my step dad had the chain too long then he shortened it I think too short, what kind of damage could this cause. any and all help is appericiated.
What grease to use
Hello all, I own a 2018 outlander 1000 xt and I’m wondering what type of grease do you use on the suspension bushings. I noticed that my suspension is really squeaky, is this normal for a brand new bike to that squeaky at only 150 miles
New 2019 Outlander?
Was just on Can-Am's web page and read that the 2019 Outlander is: "The most capable, ready-for-anything Outlander ever. With improved handling, increased stability, better performance, and a new look, the 2019 Outlander truly is built for whatever you throw at it."
I looked at the ATVs on the web page, and I can't see the "new look", and it doesn't say what gives it "better performance, improved handling, and increased stability" either. I did find that it has different wheels for a slightly wider stance. But the specs for overall width are the same as last year. So what gives, what is different about the 2019 Outlander?
We have three Can-Am's, and a few are getting to the point that they should probably be replaced with a new model. But I would like to know more about the 2019 Outlander changes first. I am particularly interested in the Outlander Max Limited. The new green color looks great, but what else about it is different than our 2015?
I looked at the ATVs on the web page, and I can't see the "new look", and it doesn't say what gives it "better performance, improved handling, and increased stability" either. I did find that it has different wheels for a slightly wider stance. But the specs for overall width are the same as last year. So what gives, what is different about the 2019 Outlander?
We have three Can-Am's, and a few are getting to the point that they should probably be replaced with a new model. But I would like to know more about the 2019 Outlander changes first. I am particularly interested in the Outlander Max Limited. The new green color looks great, but what else about it is different than our 2015?
how to straighten handle bars
Hello,my son put the 570 on it's side and now I believe the handle bars are crooked.When I drive down a smooth road,the bike pulls to the left.Is this the handle bars or are the tires out of line.Almost have to steer to the right slightly to go straight...thanks
charging battery question
Hello,Is it possible to charge a dead or week battery from the top of the bike.Thought I read on here somewhere that I can hook up my cables to the fuse port box? under my head lamp.I see where all the battery and cables connect on two bolts.Do I risk frying something in there or can this be done.This 15 570 does not want to turn over sometime and I do not want to even think about trying to access that battery for a jump somewhere out in the middle of the woods. thanks...