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I posted a previous thread on motor lock up related to decompression release. I tried adjusting the valves. I’m still having the problem with engine locking up when starting. Seems to be related to colder ambient temps but since I can’t get the engine started and it’s winter, no comparison. Does the ball act to crack open the exhaust or intake valve?

I understand the likely problem is wear on the small ball that rides under the cam shaft. I’ve searched for replacement cams but don’t see the before mentioned “ball” coming with the cam. do they simply “go together”? Also is it normal for these to wear with only 300hrs on the motor? It’s well maintained. Can I replace the cam with the motor in the ATV?

I haven’t looked at the decompression “lever”. Assume it’s on the left side?

On the 2000 magnum 325 i have the high gear is slipping. Low and reverse work fine. When i put it into high and hit the gas the gears will slip back into neutral. Sometimes it gets so
Bad i have to get off and push it forward while i put it into high. Its completely random but it seems to slip alot when its hot. The trans is sealed so i cant drain or add fluid. What can i do to get it to stop?

Hi, I just want to report:

Just did the valves on my 13 800r.
Adjusted middle of the range to .004 in .006 out

Best way to get TDC is the magneto bolt, 14mm hex, turn clockwise only. Under the valve cover, align the 2 marks at the bottom of the timing gear with the cyl head. Easiest way to get TDC, you can see it ez for both cyl.

My machine has 1000km, were never adjusted.
Front were slightly too tight, rear intake were too tight also, and rear exhaust was perfect. All were still in spec I would say, with the tight ones being near the tight spec. I adjusted everything to middle of the range just to be sure, and I was there already anyway.

Rear cyl is obviously horrible for access. I just moved the cover around to do valves 2 at a time. Work the way you can, there isn't much space... I only removed the exhaust heat shield, I kept the pipe there so the cover didn't go off completely, it's not really a problem anyway, you won't get a really better access even if you remove the cover.

Would just like to mention, check the gap on your plugs before installing, I bought 2 new from canam and one was slightly too wide and one was almost crushed on the electrode with almost no gap.... so make sure you check and adjust that.

Use dielectric grease in the rubber connector before plugging back in so contact stays good, plus it's going to be much easier to remove that rubber connector next time.

That's it, if anyone has any specific questions I can answer.

I recently purchased a Renegade XMR 1000
Everyone I talk to(Most of them not can am owners) say “that bike awesome but wait till it goes in to limp mode and ill be towing you home” can some please explain this limp mode to me how it works? How to reset? Can it be bypassed by sweet talking a dealer Or is this some kind of jealous rumor the other guys make up thanks guys

I recently purchased a Renegade XMR 1000
Everyone I talk to(Most of them not can am owners) say “that bike awesome but wait till it goes in to limp mode and ill be towing you home” can some please explain this limp mode to me how it works? How to reset? Can it be bypassed by sweet talking a dealer Or is this some kind of jealous rumor the other guys make up thanks guys

My 1997 Xplorer 500 squeals when stopped, and the only way I can keep it stopped is to hold the brake. The belt never completely disengages when idling. I changed the belt, same issue. When I took off the clutch cover, I noticed the belt was very tight, and rides above the top edge of the secondary clutch. I read the clutch adjustment thread on here, but unfortunately, it’s for a different type of clutch. I have the service manual and reviewed it. There are supposed to be some belt deflection adjustment washers between the two clutch halves and there are none that I can see. The pictures are what I saw when I pulled the two halves apart. In fact, it looks like the two halves have been grinding on each other. I don’t see any of these “washers” on eBay, but maybe I’m not calling them the right thing in my search. Does anyone know where I can get some of these washers to adjust the secondary?

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Hello everyone! I have a 2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 carb with 336.2 hours and 4439 miles, I’m having an issue with the atv bogging and backing firing sometimes when letting off the throttle after holding it at 3/4-full throttle for a short time cruising down back roads so it’s not really under much load, it only bogs and back fires for around 10 seconds then it gains its power back and runs as normal until I get back on the throttle for a while again, I’ve checked the valves and they are in spec, something I’ve noticed this past summer right before the bogging issue started is it seems to burn oil slightly, I ride about 2-5 times a month in the summer and have to put a little oil in it once every 1-2 months to keep it between the lines, something i noticed today was at the very bottom of the dipstick the oil looks milky which is new because I check the oil just about every time I ride, after seeing that I checked the coolent level and that seems fine, I do ride in a good amount of water sometimes but not usually over the dipstick, other notes are the air filter is original but I cleaned it not to long ago and the fuel filter and spark plug are both original as well, I plan on changing that stuff soon because of the high mileage, and the carb has never been off and cleaned the atv is a bomber sorta speak but still in fair condition so I’d like to keep it running good, I keep it maintained but probably not as good as I should, it also seems to lack power over all a little, and I’ve also replaced my belt probably 400 miles ago and looked over the clutches which seem to be working fine My guess on all of this is a blown head gasket or base gasket but the atv doesn’t smoke, I’m pretty good at understanding and working on 2 strokes and some 4 strokes so i think I can replace the head and base gasket, I’ve seen rebuild kits on eBay that come with the jug, piston, rings, cam chain tensioner, and the gaskets for around $120 I’m wondering if that would be worth doing or if those cheap Chinese parts will probably kick the bucket real fast I’m just trying to get it running like it used to without putting a ton of money into it because as I said it’s a bomber. Sorry if this is all long and confusing I’m just trying to give you as much info as possible so maybe I can get these issues sorted out, thanks!!

2018 xp1000 230 miles, radiator fans sound like bearings are gone already, anyone have this issue? they work fine just loud as hell

Hello,
I have recently read an article on the U.S. Polaris ATV Forum regarding a Service Advisory relating to an excessive heat issue emanating from the RHS foot well. To date this problem has seen over 19,000 units affected from 2014+ in the 450 - 570 Sportsman models. In my research there are other models affected. Unfortunately the Service Bulletin warranty period expires in the States as of 31/12/2018. I have contacted my original dealer in Albury-Wodonga Australia via their contacts page and they returned with a phone call saying they had checked their Polaris Re -Calls register and said it wasn't a re-call.
I tried explaining the issue as a Service Bulletin and I was told to contact my local dealer in Adelaide Australia, where I live now to see if they can help which I've done but being so close to new year their shut ATM.
Sorry for the late notice but if you have this problem it's not too late yet to email your dealers.

https://www.polarisatvforums.com/for...-heat-fix.html https://www.polarisatvforums.com/for...at-issues.html https://www.babbittsonline.com/blog/...a-17-01-a.html

Hopefully these links help.

Cheers,

Chris

the outlander I picked up a few weeks ago, an 06, appears to be an XT but not sure. Reasons I think it is are that it has a factory winch and the bigger, 11 inch, rear wheels. Is there something in the serial number or something else that will confirm. Doesn't make much difference, just curious.