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Hello all, Im looking for some input and good discussion on my decision on buying my next atv. Im looking at either trying to get a late model Sportsman 800 or a 2018 base model 570. There are a few nice low miles 800 popping up from time to time, they are around $5500 or so. I know about the 800, its fairly reliable when not abused. Suppose to be very torquey, even more than the 850 down low, its got struts not to big a deal but wish it was shocks up front. The 570's are torquey as well for a single and get good mpg. The quad will be rode on the sporty side on trails in Northern Michigan, and in the snow. Kind of at a wall on which one I should look to get. If I got the 800 Id clutch it and maybe different tires. The 570 I think Id get an RVS reflash and maybe clutching. Whats everone rhink about it, anyone out there have or had both to compare both machines?

I recently purchased a used 2004 Sportsman 700 (Early). I am wondering if the early model has a low fuel alert? I thought the speedometer light would flash when it was low but it didn't and I ran out of gas. Checking to see if this model has something and if it does how would I fix it. Trying to get this thing in top shape!!

Anyone have a fix for this? I took some polish but it didn’t help. Maybe wetsanding and polishing? Pic below.

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I picked up an 04 outlander 400 as a project for pretty cheap. It felt locked up, but i pulled spark plug out and i could pull it. Adjusted the valves and put it together again and now I can pull it over but sometimes it randomly will lock up like its under a lot of compression and I have to pull again then it will be free. And regardless… its still not easy to pull, definitely takes a lot of muscle, I tried the electric start, but of course, that doesn't work, so I jumped the solenoid, and that wouldn't really even turn it over. Sprayed some starting fluid in and wouldn't fire. I can't really test compression and if I do i know it'll clearly be high, but is this common with these motors?

The machines is a piece of work, both fuel lines coming from the tank will need replaced along with the seals at the tank itself.. so I can't really get any fuel to the carb right now without gravity feeding it, thats why i tried starting fluid, because I already had the air box off anyway. Just wondering your guys opinions. thanks in advance!

The manchine runs fine in 2WD and idles fine in AWD. When I give it throttle in AWD, the engine will sputter and the engine light will flash. Any ideas?

I have a sportsman 500 that I have a few questions about, it has 471 hours but Im unsure of the miles because the speedo does not work. The AWD does work though? what would cause the speedo not to work? also, the front right hub randomly locks into assisting in drive, even with the AWD is off, why would that be?

Another thing that confuses me, is there is no recoil, there is just a solid case shaped like a recoil, but the whole is casted off. BUT.. the plastic has rope marks on it as if either the plastic were swapped or it once had a recoil. Ive never seen one without a recoil though?

As far as the knock goes, its a clean machine, but definetley needs motor work, Ive attached a video of the sound. any ideas?? thanks!

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I have a friend that has a 03-04 sportsman 700 and wants to add a plow and a winch to it. What do you guys recommend? Been awhile since I've been on here so any advice would be helpful thanks.

I have a 2016 sportsman 450 and loved the machine until it died on me at the top of a mountain and I had to tow it out with a Honda. Spitting, sputtering, won't run, backfiring like crazy. I can't figure it out. I can fix anything on carburated machines, but this is my first go at a fuel injected and it's really got me frustrated. New plug, new fuel, new battery, all wiring looks good, connections are all good, fuses are all good, plenty of fuel, looks to be good spark. The plugs are coming out tarnished like it's not burning all the fuel properly. Runs fine when shooting starting fluid on the air filter, but not on gas alone. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.