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Hello, all. Long time lurker. I have a very special Sportsman 500 HO, which I will talk about another time. But it has a tube coming through the bottom of the frame. It leads up to the casing at the water pump. Every once in awhile, I believe usually when the machine first shuts off, this hose leaks oil. Not every time, just when it is most inconvenient, it seems. The oil is not over filled, as this actually causes the level to drop enough I'll need to refill it. I attached a photo of the hose and the housing it sits near. Best I've been able to find is a possible seal leak between the motor and water pump. Unsure if this is indeed the cause or could there be another possibility?

tl;dr Why does this hose oil?

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Anyone install the Epi springs yet?

So I have a 2016 sportsman 850. I want to buy rhino axles so I can run a lift. The rear is fine, no binding. The front binds so I absolutely need them.

The problem is superatv has the front as a direct replacement for part #1332440. From looking around online this part # isn't even associated with the sportsman or scrambler line. It looks like it's for rzrs. I know that it's probably just a mistake but like wth... superatv is making thousands if not millions you'd think that they would fix stuff like this. You mean I'm the only person that has noticed this? Besides that I need to wait and contact them bc now I'm not very confident that these will even fit my machine. Has anyone bought these and what was your machine? Just ridiculous. Their website is terrible. I really want the rhino 2.0 it's the same deal, I don't even know if they make them for my machine or if they will fit. You can't even select "front" for either product. I can't imagine that they're sold out of fronts. I just think their site sux.

Also the part # for the rear seems to be correct.

Within 4 months of purchasing my 2017 1000 XMR, the steering became stiff and made a loud creaking noise. I researched the forums and my service manual. Spraying lubricant down the column didn’t resolve the issue. While replacing my airbox this weekend (melted), I noticed the upper bushing. After cleaning and greasing it, the issue remained. Finding the lower bushing was a challenge so I’m posting pics. It’s above the inner tie-rod ends and is clamped with two 13mm bolts. I used two ratchets (extension needed for the front). After cleaning and greasing the back half of the lower bushing, the steering is now dramatically smoother and quiet.

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Hello everybody, I am new to this site and Polaris ATVs. I hope you all can help me. I recently picked up a 1997 Polaris sportsman 500 with 320 miles on it that had been sitting since 1998 in a shed. After I got it running I went to do the rear brakes and found that wonderful designed caliper was covered in rust, So here is the problem, bleeder screw busted off, pins will not move, OEM calipers are not available. is there a direct aftermarket replacement, or does anyone have any Ideas on how to get pins out? Thanks for help:smile

I was riding my atv on very rough trails I got home and now I have no electrics at all no headlights or starter or anything any clue what this could be

Codes 42 41 46 58 56 74

So far i have checked the wiring to the maf and intake air sensor and it checks out. What could cause all these codes? It also stalls randomly when cold.

I've just taken the rear axle assembly completely apart (I just posted a bit ago about the axle problems), and the existing bearings are tapered roller bearings. I've seen sealed bearings that claim the fit this model. I'm not sure if this is common to have both roller and sealed bearings fit the same wheel. I'd prefer to go with the sealed bearings, so can anyone confirm if the sealed bearings will actually work for this application? Thanks

When going to start, it clicks when pressing start button but does not engage starter motor. Battery is good. Ideas?
Thx.

I have 1 2016 renegade xmr with power commander v, rjwc slip-on, twin-air air filter. I have bin running power commanders tune for the yosi exhaust i was wondering if any one on here had a better tune that they would share with me. Thanks