Author: Forum News

Need help, whenever I put my ATV in AWD it shuts off completely loses power. I've tried a new kill switch, a new starter solenoid, and a new CDI, none has fixed the issue. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks in advance.

2008 Sportsman 500 HO EFI here.

I decided to ditch the normal over the controls winch switch as that kills my wrist when plowing in the winter.

I ended up getting the round winch switch I think from a 2015 high lifter like below.


Obviously it’s not going to be a direct plug and play. Splicing would be the easiest, but to cut a $117 (after taxes) I can’t seem to do right now lol.

So this is the plug I’m looking for, if anybody knows that would be awesome.



Thank You!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello there. I have a 2008 Sportsman 500 HO EFI.

A little backstory. I bought a aftermarket voltmeter on Amazon from AutoPowerPlus.

How I mounted it was in the empty spot, where the choke goes on carb models. Fits fine. I ended up using the accessory wires as I don't use them or that socket.

It worked right away, no issues. Now yesterday (10/12), I get nothing out of the display. I have power going to it via a multimeter test, so I'm assuming it got fried. Now I contacted them and they are sending out a replacement which is awesome.

Question time.

1. Is the standard 20A fuse fine or the correct amps for it?
2. Should I drop it down lower? 15, 10, 7.5 etc etc?
3. What other precautions should I take to protect it and my electrical system?

Thank You :)

I have a 2011 Sportsman 550, replacing the original battery. Can't seem to figure out how to remove the battery strap. Can anyone assist?

as in title :/

Recently purchased a 2015 Outlander 800, with 1800 miles on it. It came with snorkel, OEM rad relocate kit, epi clutch (28 inch tires) and looney tuned slip on exhaust. I never noticed it my first couple of rides but I'm sure it was there, after riding for a little while I did start to notice a stumble at low- mid rpm. Seems fine after about half throttle. But now that I've noticed it I can really notice it, even at idle. It also doesn't quite have the power it should when you give it a good shot of gas.

I have a dalton dbo clutch kit waiting to go in which should help a little bit with the way she drives, according to what I've read about the epi kits. But I can notice this stumble even when revving in neutral so there is something else causing this problem. I put the stock exhaust back on and it seems a little better, changed the plugs and checked fuel pressure but the stumble is still there and very evident. I Have been reading a lot and some people say a fuel programmer solved their problems as these bikes sometimes do run too lean just from factory. I Don't want to drop the money on it and still get no where. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.