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Hello, have a 1998 Sportsman 500 that will start, but runs like crap. If I take the airbox off I can keep it running, but if the airbox is on, I have to keep fluttering the accelerator to keep it running. If I push the throttle past half way, it bogs down and dies. It backfires through the carb and there is gas in the boot that connects the carb to the airbox.

The cam and rocker were replaced so I don't think that is the issue. We rebuilt the carb today, but that really didn't change the way the quad runs.

I am hoping to get some suggestions on how to proceed as I am at a loss as to where to go next?

Any advice is appreciated!

The front rack is busted on my Xplorer 300. The PO had repaired it with Gorilla glue and nylon ties. I was considering removing it, using it as a template and making a new rack out of a piece of 1/2" plywood using a jigsaw and painting it black with some Rustoleum.

Then I got to wondering, why not just make an entire hinged box out of 1/2" plywood, maybe 4 to 6" tall to go on the front and one maybe 8 to 12" tall to go on the back.

Use some of those rubber tie down things from Northern Tools, some cabinet hinges and a cabinet lock. And some vinyl and quilting padding from a fabric store as a back rest.



I looked to see if someone already made something like this. Well they do but the ones I found are $150. Not to sound cheap but I think I could make one these cheaper out of plywood and hardware from Lowes.

https://www.amazon.com/Rage-Powerspo.../dp/B004IW7HEI

https://www.amazon.com/Plano-1510-01.../dp/B000P4332I

What have you guys come up with on your own? Post some pictures!

Just bought a 2005 500HO and would like to know if anyone has any aftermarket plow mount/frame/blade recommendations? Not a huge fan of the u-bolt clamp style mount. Wanted to buy a new Polaris mount but new ones are not compatible according to Polaris. Any help would be appreciated of a brand / style or how to modify an existing Polaris to fit my 500. Thanks.

Thanks for having me. I have a 2017 450 HO sportsman and I think it is great. Crazy thing is that I bought it new last month and this morning while putting out corn, I had less than 13 hours. I know this because I've been vigilant about the break in hours for the first oil change. Anyway, stopped the atv to fill a feeder and when I turned it back on, the hours had jumped ahead by 20 hours and the service light came on. I didn't leave the key on and certainly not for 20 hours. Has anyone experienced this before or am I just the lucky one? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Sometime back the 4 wheel drive started acting up, then here recently the entire speedometer cluster died.
Did some reading and decided based what was was seeing I replaced the cluster.
Only thing that accomplished was making my bank account $357.48 lighter.
Back to reading and saw where it was suggested to check the fuseable link near the battery. There were two of them actually but both tested good.
Next suggestion was to check the brown ground wire. But no answer as to where it was or where it grounded.
Any thoughts, suggestions, ideas, on where/how to solve the issue?
Thanks!

Hey
forgot to ask in my other posts.
I ordered a new bendix as I am sure it's the reason for the excess noise in the pull case though I have looked and looked and can't find an answer to if oil or lube is to be in the side case once I reinstall the new bendix.
when I first took it off no oil in case , should the flywheel have alittle oil?
and what is the nut at the top for if no oil is to be added?
thanks

I'm going to the casino next weekend and want to bring the UTV and do some trail riding. What are the good trails? Can I go from the casino? Any help would be great, I'm new at this and have found that getting to, and finding trails can be difficult.

Looking for a 2007-2009 can am outlander 800 gas tank. Not looking to pay an arm and a leg. Fuel pump included also.

Has anyone done anything to stop the front end squat when lifting the plow? Is there a way to sleeve the shock to prevent squat? In the winter I don't do much riding and would be fine with locking the front suspension for plowing. Thoughts?

Hey guys,

I'm looking to buy my first atv and looking to get a little feedback on what to purchase. I'm looking at a polaris 570 but have also looked at a yamaha kodiak 700 and a can am 570. More than anything I'll use it to clean up around my pastures and woodlines, ride the occasional trail and take on a few deer hunts each year.

For folks already owning one of the fore mentioned atvs any advice? Or are there some I haven't mentioned that I need to look at? Being a polaris forum I know folks may have a little bias but it is the brand I've been looking at the most.