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Looking at getting a used 850 xp eps with 3000 miles on it. Hand warmers, 2up seating and front and rear lock and go boxes, winch , new Roctane xd 8 ply tires and battery this spring. Have not seen this machine in person but it looks to be in real good shape from the pictures. I live in Minnesota and prices are crazy for 4 wheelers here. Wondering if $5000 is a fair price and what I should look at and ask when I go to look at it?
Thanks in advance for all your help and answers

My 17 came with factory 14” wheels will aftermarket 12” fit with out issues? I know they changed rear trailing arms some.


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My stock tires on my 850 sport touring are not going to cut it. I have plugged my stock tires twice now during moderate use on forest roads. I would like to upgrade my stock tires 26 x 8-14 front and 26 10-14 rears to 26x 9-14 front and 26 x 11-14 rear. I am considering kenda bearclaw htr's and pitbull growler 2.5's in 26's. I have read the many threads but still uncertain whether I need spacers on front and back to make what looked to me like a fairly modest upgrade. A local tire dealer advised me to use one inch spacers on rear and no spacers on front with the Kendas on my stock rims. I would welcome advice on this setup. Thanks in advance. MC

Have a 2008 Sportsman 400 H.O

I know you are supposed to grease these zerks minimum once a season.

I have located 5 of them, are there more than that. Manual doesnt show a thing of locations.

Found two on the back wheel area, then another two on the back lower suspension, and one on the front.

is there only 5 in total?

Hey guys, I've been running into a lot of problems on my 2014 Scrambler 1000 lately. It seems like every time I start to fix something I find about 3 more things that need to be changed.

My quad has a little under 3300 miles and 149 hours and I basically ride it to it's limits every time I ride. With that said, I change all fluids every 25 hours and grease what I can every 2 or 3 rides. I wash and inspect it after every ride and it has never spent a day outside. basically, I ride my machine hard but I also maintain it to a higher standard than what the book calls for.

Below is a list of what I've come across while doing maintenance. What parts have you changed so far? And do you think it seems "excessive"?

Bushings @ 1100 miles
Front Prop Shaft @ 1800 miles
Wheel Bearings @ 2100 miles
Upper & Lower Ball Joints @ 2100 miles
Both Front Knuckles @ 2100 miles
Steering Stem Bushing @ 3200 miles
Pinion Cover Seal @ 3200 miles
Tie Rods @ 3200 miles
Bushing Sleeves @ 3200 miles
Pinion Gear @ 3200 miles
Both diffs have play where axle stubs enter
Rear diff has input shaft play

Personally, I wish it would have held up better. But for my size and the way I ride, I guess it's actually held up pretty well.

I bought a sportsman 500 for $350. It needs a new flywheel. One magnet came loose. My question is this, I found a used flywheel for $75. I found some on EBay for $250 and up. Should I go the cheap route and buy the $75 One and put some JB weld on the sides on the magnets. Or should I bite the bullet and buy a new One?

Hello all, I just picked up a 1998 sportsman 500. I noticed when it's in neutral the reverse light is on. When shifting to reverse the reverse light is one. The light will go out when shifting into high and low. Is there a switch that I can clean off or check?

Was there any trouble with 2012 outlander frame i hear a clunk when i get on or off the bike allso when turn short??????????

Good day,

I've tried 2 different sets of fender protectors from Kimpex to install foot pegs on my 17' 850 sportsman SP. The new redesign of the rear rack, neither (even the "universal") fits.

Does anyone know if anyone makes these yet for the new Sportsman SP models?

Thanks in advance.

Alright guys I snapped my rear yoke coming out of the transfer case I ordered a new one, it's about an inch longer than Factory but it is a Can-Am OEM replacement will that affect anything or can I install it?