2016 outlander 570- 240 miles. On 3rd. belt trying to figure what the whistling noise is at low speeds (4-8 mph), keep thinking its the belt but sick of buying them. I've never blown a belt, and never seen mud and now the 3rd belt I'm trying is made is for a bigger machine. Every time I changed a belt the noise was gone for about 15 miles and then started up again. Seems to make the noise when its warmed up. I've heard this is a common noise but I don't think it common to hear it through the woods 100 yards away whistling away. I've heard switching away from OEM belts and try after market, and also have heard this isn't common also. Any suggestions if its belt, CVT, or crappy design everyone says to just live with it?
New Member from TX
Hello all, just got a new Polaris Sportsman 850. Picking up a Polaris Sportsman 570 for my wife later today.
It’s been 15 years since I’ve had an ATV, my how things have changed in those 15 years.
Looks forward to reading and learning from you all.
It’s been 15 years since I’ve had an ATV, my how things have changed in those 15 years.
Looks forward to reading and learning from you all.
New Member from TX
Hello all, just got a new Polaris Sportsman 850. Picking up a Polaris Sportsman 570 for my wife later today.
It’s been 15 years since I’ve had an ATV, my how things have changed in those 15 years.
Looks forward to reading and learning from you all.
It’s been 15 years since I’ve had an ATV, my how things have changed in those 15 years.
Looks forward to reading and learning from you all.
November 2017 – Polaris ATV of the Month Voting!
Let the voting begin for the November 2017 Polaris ATV of the Month! We will leave the poll open until the end of the month and then announce the winner. We got some really good pics this month, thanks to everyone that participated and GOOD LUCK!!
Lollygagger77
Woodland
melvingarib
2018 Sportsman 850 SP
Polaris glacier Plow
3500lbs synthetic rope winch
KN air filter
When Your ATV Suddenly Finds Traction + Video
When Your ATV Suddenly Finds Traction + VideoThis guy was just out enjoying the slippery conditions, doing his best Ken Block impression, when his ATV suddenly found some dry ground. He managed to dismount without issue, but clearly he wasn’t expecting to hook up. more
5 Good but Cheap ATV Tires
A couple of UNI filter questions…
On a 100% stock machine.... would it be fine to run a Uni Filter without any type of fuel tuner or anything?
Do Uni Filters come already oiled?
Do Uni Filters come already oiled?
Can of worms or snakes?
I recently took a 2005 Sportsman 500 HO (with 700 plastics???) on a trade and need some advice as to whether or not you guys think it's worth spending money to get it right or just part it out. After an inspection this is what I know so far:
Hot light flashes even when cold. I'm thinking this is just a bad temp sensor. Will try to test it in boiling water soon.
Speedo doesn't work but AWD indicator comes on and gear indicator works (pretty sure the speed sensor wire is ripped out)
Loose shifter with no clear gear selection, maybe the spring for the shift linkage is broken?
Runs but smokes. Going to start with a carb rebuild kit before I spend money on a top end kit.
AWD won't engage, missing one CV, the diff seems okay, but likely needs a seal kit, going to try a speedo bypass to see if I can get it to engage
Brakes...NONE. I have no idea what the previous owner used it for other than just beating the crap out of it because the brakes are gone. What's left of the rear caliper is in the rear storage box. The front calipers are there, but the master cylinder is pretty corroded and the cap is missing.
Overall I think that it's a good starting point that just needs some love. It has 2662 miles and around 240 hours, so I don't think it's beyond saving but would appreciate any opinions. I mainly traded because of the parts that are on it:
Wild Boar radiator relocation kit
HMF Swamp exhaust
Warn 3.0 winch
MSA M20 Kore 14" wheels
29.5" Terminator tires w/ about half tread
Yay or nay?
Hot light flashes even when cold. I'm thinking this is just a bad temp sensor. Will try to test it in boiling water soon.
Speedo doesn't work but AWD indicator comes on and gear indicator works (pretty sure the speed sensor wire is ripped out)
Loose shifter with no clear gear selection, maybe the spring for the shift linkage is broken?
Runs but smokes. Going to start with a carb rebuild kit before I spend money on a top end kit.
AWD won't engage, missing one CV, the diff seems okay, but likely needs a seal kit, going to try a speedo bypass to see if I can get it to engage
Brakes...NONE. I have no idea what the previous owner used it for other than just beating the crap out of it because the brakes are gone. What's left of the rear caliper is in the rear storage box. The front calipers are there, but the master cylinder is pretty corroded and the cap is missing.
Overall I think that it's a good starting point that just needs some love. It has 2662 miles and around 240 hours, so I don't think it's beyond saving but would appreciate any opinions. I mainly traded because of the parts that are on it:
Wild Boar radiator relocation kit
HMF Swamp exhaust
Warn 3.0 winch
MSA M20 Kore 14" wheels
29.5" Terminator tires w/ about half tread
Yay or nay?
These Guys Win The “Most Creative Recovery” Award + Video
These Guys Win The “Most Creative Recovery” Award + VideoWhen you rip a front wheel off your RZR, most people would just throw in the towel and count themselves out. Not these guys, however, as they found a creative and effective way to keep the front end from diving into the sand so they could drive the RZR back to camp. Bravo fellas! A […] more
Gear Indicator Lights
Hello - I just purchased a 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. and love it. I did notice that the Low gear indicator light does not turn on when in Low gear. The N and R both work fine, the gears work fine and the AWD works fine. So, everything seems to work perfect but the Low gear indicator light just doesn't light up. Is this something I should worry about? Does the 2002 even have that light available? Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks!
Ed
Thanks!
Ed