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New Carb = No Start

I have a 2001 Polaris Magnum 325 4x4. It was idling really high, lagging when you really got on the throttle, would backfire and just seemed to be running rich. I took the carb off, cleaned everything really well, new spark plug, drained fuel, fresh fuel, etc. No luck. Wouldn’t even start.

I bought a new carb. Installed it. With a quick shot of ether it fired immediately. But when the ether cleared it died. Wouldn’t continue to run. It has spark, fuel in the bowl of carb, plenty of compression, but somehow fuel isn’t making it to chamber. Pull plugs after turning it over and it is completely dry. I’ve exhausted myself and ever scenario at this point. Help!
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Need help please….Polaris Sportsman 850

I have a 2012 Polaris 850 touring. I hadn't used it in 5 weeks. Went to use it and all I got when I turned the key was a click. I knew the battery was probably going bad after 5 years. I took it out and charged it over night. It seemed to take a charge so reinstalled it. I forgot to turn off the key so when I reconnected it I got a small spark when attaching the cables to the battery. Now, I get NOTHING when I turn the key. I checked all the fuses near the battery. They are all good. I removed the battery and put in a brand new battery. It is the same identical battery. Now when I turn the key, NOTHING. It is totally dead. No headlights either. Anyone got any suggestions? I sure would appreciate any help. NOTE: When I don't use it for periods of over 45-60 days, I always use a battery minder.

Thanks,

Phil
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2017 Commander – Hard Wiring CB / Other Accessories

I have a 2017 Commander and want to hard wire my CB instead of powering it from the aux power port (aka the old cigarette lighter method). Is there a way to tap into the fuse box or do I need to wire it off the battery with a separate fuse. Since I have other things I'm going to add (e.g. horn, lights, etc) I really don't want a bunch of stuff running directly from the battery if there is a way to take advantage of the fuse box. I pulled the cover off the fuse box but didn't see anything familiar to get power from. Thanks...
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03 03 700 twin speedo

I have an 03 sportsman 700 twin, the speedo works, but the digital part only shows hours, Miles and gear selection, is it supposed to show fuel or rpm's ? I ask because I just rebuilt the carb and trying to set idle I have no way to set to an rpm range, maybe that year doesn't have it or my speedo is bad, sorry this is a new quad to me.
Thanks! Derek