Gas cap is very nice, shipping was pain in the butt had to open resolution they created label and part was not shipped in the end they shipped it out. Purchased from teamalbaracing on ebay.
EPS 2010 Sportsman 550 ( Electronic Power Steering ) Hints and Kinks
Yesterday I noticed that the EPS light was on, and the power steering didn’t function on my machine. After lots of searching through various forums I found the common thread to be the EPS relay that feeds 12V to the steering motor. There’s even a You Tube video on the subject.
How do you find that elusive relay when its not where its supposed to be? One author found his under the headlight cowling to the right of the battery, another suggested looking in the fuse/relay box, and another found his taped to the frame by the fuel tank filler. I found mine taped to the wiring loom, just a few inches to the right of the front mounted fuse box, with no identifiable markings. It was completely covered in tape, so it was unrecognizable as a relay. Mine had four wires running to the relay, brown for ground, small orange to operate the relay, a large red for battery and a large orange for switched power to the EPS. The point here is that the EPS relay can be located in a number of different places depending on year and model. You can either trace the wire from the EPS fuse, or trace the wire from the EPS motor to find the relay.
When you find the relay how do you know if its good, bad or just a poor connection? Once located my initial test was to lightly tap the relay with a screwdriver handle and wala the EPS light went out, pin pointing the location of the trouble. If you have a multimeter ( volt-ohm meter ) you can pull the relay from its socket and the coil should read around 120 ohms. That would be the pins that the small brown and orange wires go to. The remaining two pins ( large Orange and large Red ) should read open until you apply 12 volts to the relay winding. Operated, or closed contacts should read between 0 ohms and .1 or .2ohms.
If you don’t know how to use an ohm meter there are at least ten tutorials on Youtube addressing the subject. If you don’t own an ohm meter they can be found at Harbor freight or Wal-Mart for under ten dollars.
I’ve read numerous postings about corrosion between the relay pins and the female socket pins which is what I observed on my EPS relay. I used some ( Napa Auto ) contact cleaner to clean both the female socket side and the male relay side before applying dielectric grease to the relay pins. Please note the wiring colors could be different on your machine, this was for a 2010 Sportsman.
Hint: A Q tip with a drop of vinegar will work to clean off corrosion, and Vaseline can be substituted for dielectric grease in an emergency.
If you’ve determined that the relay is defective and just want to replace it I found them on Ebay for around $12 dollars. Once you have the relay located you should be able to find a part number on the side ( 871-1A-S-R1 ) ( Napa Auto # AR6665) which is what I used to do my Ebay search. Beware the relay in my machine may or may not substitute in your machine.
I’m sure there are other Polaris owners that can add to, or make corrections to this post to make it more meaningful for those having an EPS relay problem.
How do you find that elusive relay when its not where its supposed to be? One author found his under the headlight cowling to the right of the battery, another suggested looking in the fuse/relay box, and another found his taped to the frame by the fuel tank filler. I found mine taped to the wiring loom, just a few inches to the right of the front mounted fuse box, with no identifiable markings. It was completely covered in tape, so it was unrecognizable as a relay. Mine had four wires running to the relay, brown for ground, small orange to operate the relay, a large red for battery and a large orange for switched power to the EPS. The point here is that the EPS relay can be located in a number of different places depending on year and model. You can either trace the wire from the EPS fuse, or trace the wire from the EPS motor to find the relay.
When you find the relay how do you know if its good, bad or just a poor connection? Once located my initial test was to lightly tap the relay with a screwdriver handle and wala the EPS light went out, pin pointing the location of the trouble. If you have a multimeter ( volt-ohm meter ) you can pull the relay from its socket and the coil should read around 120 ohms. That would be the pins that the small brown and orange wires go to. The remaining two pins ( large Orange and large Red ) should read open until you apply 12 volts to the relay winding. Operated, or closed contacts should read between 0 ohms and .1 or .2ohms.
If you don’t know how to use an ohm meter there are at least ten tutorials on Youtube addressing the subject. If you don’t own an ohm meter they can be found at Harbor freight or Wal-Mart for under ten dollars.
I’ve read numerous postings about corrosion between the relay pins and the female socket pins which is what I observed on my EPS relay. I used some ( Napa Auto ) contact cleaner to clean both the female socket side and the male relay side before applying dielectric grease to the relay pins. Please note the wiring colors could be different on your machine, this was for a 2010 Sportsman.
Hint: A Q tip with a drop of vinegar will work to clean off corrosion, and Vaseline can be substituted for dielectric grease in an emergency.
If you’ve determined that the relay is defective and just want to replace it I found them on Ebay for around $12 dollars. Once you have the relay located you should be able to find a part number on the side ( 871-1A-S-R1 ) ( Napa Auto # AR6665) which is what I used to do my Ebay search. Beware the relay in my machine may or may not substitute in your machine.
I’m sure there are other Polaris owners that can add to, or make corrections to this post to make it more meaningful for those having an EPS relay problem.
Hello from wisconsin/ winch questions
Hi everyone I just signed up for forum although ive been reading threads from here for years.
I have a 2007 sportsman 500 EFI with a factory 2500 lb winch on it that broke
I took it apart and found two broken parts, the first one is a gear driven directly off the electric motor, that one I found online, part number 2876790 "bull gear" i ordered it for 6$.
The other one I cannot seem to locate the part number for. It sits directly infront of the "bull gear" and looks like a C-clip that has about 5 winds to it like a spring sort of. I am guessing its purpose is to keep the correct distance between the gear and the electric motor bearing but im n ot 100% sure. I have called all the dealers in my area and done ALOT of internet searching with no luck.
I will attach pics
Can anyone help me with this please?
winch
Attachment 105097
"bull gear"
Attachment 105105
unknown part (ignore the flat piece of steel sitting next to it, that is the broken piece from the bull gear)
Attachment 105113
I have a 2007 sportsman 500 EFI with a factory 2500 lb winch on it that broke
I took it apart and found two broken parts, the first one is a gear driven directly off the electric motor, that one I found online, part number 2876790 "bull gear" i ordered it for 6$.
The other one I cannot seem to locate the part number for. It sits directly infront of the "bull gear" and looks like a C-clip that has about 5 winds to it like a spring sort of. I am guessing its purpose is to keep the correct distance between the gear and the electric motor bearing but im n ot 100% sure. I have called all the dealers in my area and done ALOT of internet searching with no luck.
I will attach pics
Can anyone help me with this please?
winch
Attachment 105097
"bull gear"
Attachment 105105
unknown part (ignore the flat piece of steel sitting next to it, that is the broken piece from the bull gear)
Attachment 105113
Swamped Sportsman 1000HL
Hey everyone, i'm new to the forum and i'm in a situation I could use some advice on.
Last week my sportsman cut off with the muffler under water. I have been through this hole plenty of times and the water was nowhere near the snorkel, but my exhaust was slightly submerged. It started to bog down and just died. I winched it out, started it up and blew out some water. Rode it back to my truck and put it in the garage until my Polaris oil change kits came in the mail. I changed the oil and ran it about 3 times. I took it out the next day and it ran fine all day, then started to bog down and now its hosed. It barely starts, at very low RPM's then it knocks and shakes REAL bad. I'm under factory warranty as I've only had this bike for about 6 months. I put in a support case directly with Polaris and i'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow. I know its dead, that's not in contention. I'm bringing this up to see if anyone has any advice on the warranty paying for it. I would be dumbfounded if they try to tell me it was my fault when this quad is made to be up to its neck in water. Even though it wasn't... Also, the pictures advertising this quad (and videos) show it clearly with the muffler under water. So what do you guys think? Or what should I do to fight back if they say its my fault? Last note, no water has ever gotten near the snorkel intakes. I didn't bury it and make up a story, it simply cut off and that's not supposed to happen. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
-D
Last week my sportsman cut off with the muffler under water. I have been through this hole plenty of times and the water was nowhere near the snorkel, but my exhaust was slightly submerged. It started to bog down and just died. I winched it out, started it up and blew out some water. Rode it back to my truck and put it in the garage until my Polaris oil change kits came in the mail. I changed the oil and ran it about 3 times. I took it out the next day and it ran fine all day, then started to bog down and now its hosed. It barely starts, at very low RPM's then it knocks and shakes REAL bad. I'm under factory warranty as I've only had this bike for about 6 months. I put in a support case directly with Polaris and i'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow. I know its dead, that's not in contention. I'm bringing this up to see if anyone has any advice on the warranty paying for it. I would be dumbfounded if they try to tell me it was my fault when this quad is made to be up to its neck in water. Even though it wasn't... Also, the pictures advertising this quad (and videos) show it clearly with the muffler under water. So what do you guys think? Or what should I do to fight back if they say its my fault? Last note, no water has ever gotten near the snorkel intakes. I didn't bury it and make up a story, it simply cut off and that's not supposed to happen. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
-D
Questions about 1998 Xplorer 300
I have an old 1998 Xplorer and when you put it in either L or H it just takes off right way without pressing on the gas. I think the clutch and belt need to be replaced as I dont think anything was done to either at all but just checking to see if there is something else I should be looking at?
Thank you
Thank you
05 500 HO new carb help
Going to replace the carb in my 500 HO. I read a lot about the knock offs. Can anyone recommend which one to buy without spending an arm and a leg?
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Newcomer
Hey guys, thought I would add another forum to my book. I am rebuilding my 1992 350L 4x4. It had a barn collapse on it from snow and broke the master cylinder/lever. It seems all the new one are a banjo fitting. I got looking at all my brake lines and I would like to change them out. I think they are 7/16 24. I think the new master is 10 mm by 1.0? I was thinking of going and having new lines made at a hydraulic shop but obviously since i am driving a 25 year old machine I'm not a rich man, anyone got any ideas like converting it all to newer brakes or something?
2005 Polaris 500 HO Scrambler
Hi every one I am new to this Polaris forum. Looking for some help. just put in new rear bearings in a 2005 Polaris scrambler HO, I believe the rear axle has to much play between the rear bearing housing and the hubs, I have tighten the concentric nut as tight as can get, it is on the break disc side. There is about 1/2 inch between the nut and the retaining ring that goes into a groove, when I pull on the axle it has to much play in my mind, am I missing something, is there a spacer that is missing. Any help would be nice.
2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring vs. Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 850: By the Numbers
The 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring and Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 850 are two of the premier two-up ATVs in the industry to we decided to see how they compare…by the numbers.
ATVs have always been single-person machines, even though the idea of having someone jump on the back and riding with you is something that has been done for decades. The manufacturers took notice and some started offering machines with longer wheelbases and specialized seating that allows for a passenger to ride along in a safe way. A two-up machine is an idea borrowed from the snowmobiling world. It gives the rear passenger a seat that is a little higher than the driver, with separate hand holds and proper foot placement. While both Polaris and Can-Am offer two-up machines of various sizes, two that match up very well are in the 850 class – the Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 and Can-Am MAX XT 850. Let’s see how well they do, by the numbers.
Check it out here: 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring vs. Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 850: By the Numbers - ATV.com
2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring vs. Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 850: By the Numbers
The 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring and Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 850 are two of the premier two-up ATVs in the industry to we decided to see how they compare…by the numbers.
ATVs have always been single-person machines, even though the idea of having someone jump on the back and riding with you is something that has been done for decades. The manufacturers took notice and some started offering machines with longer wheelbases and specialized seating that allows for a passenger to ride along in a safe way. A two-up machine is an idea borrowed from the snowmobiling world. It gives the rear passenger a seat that is a little higher than the driver, with separate hand holds and proper foot placement. While both Polaris and Can-Am offer two-up machines of various sizes, two that match up very well are in the 850 class – the Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 and Can-Am MAX XT 850. Let’s see how well they do, by the numbers.
Check it out here: 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring vs. Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 850: By the Numbers - ATV.com