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2011 sportsman 500 HO Problems

Hi all, I have a 2011 500 Sportsman HO and have a few problems:
1. RPM not working right, bounces all over(4900-0) on dash cluster, but speed/trip/odometer/hours all seam to work right
2. Doesn't look like battery is charging, checked voltage at battery when running (12.3v). Goin to load test battery at work on Monday.
Looking to get service manual to do more troubleshooting but wanted to throw it out on here.
Thanks for any help.
Bob
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New Can Am sound bar by MTX

So, I just got done installing this on my 16 Outlander XMR and thought I would throw up a few key points about it in case anyone was considering buying it.
I got it as a birthday gift from my wife since she has heard me mention it before so she was awesome enough to surprise me with it today. First thoughts are as follows:
  • Install instructions are on par with all BRP instructions - complete garbage
  • Mounting system is pretty decent although I did scratch my bars up a bit getting things situated
  • Sound is so so and not what you would expect from a $400 Bluetooth speaker
  • Controls are in a decent location and east to use and actually work well with Pandora on my iPhone
  • Haven't had a chance to ride with it cranked up yet but I don't believe it will be loud enough with a helmet and getting on the throttle with Yoshi exhaust
Overall though I do like it and it will be nice to have some tunes while out riding but I don't think I would recommend it to anyone at the current price tag. You are basically paying for conveniently located controls and the ability to hook it directly up to your battery instead of having to charge a different one. I will update later on once I have a chance to get out and ride with and torture it in the mud.

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Fuel shutoff doesn’t work

I went to turn the fuel shutoff to the off position but the engine kept running. I ordered a new valve and installed it - same thing. Doesn't make a difference - the engine keeps running/getting fuel. Could it really be a bad replacement valve? Any other ideas?
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Fuel shutoff doesn’t work

I went to turn the fuel shutoff to the off position but the engine kept running. I ordered a new valve and installed it - same thing. Doesn't make a difference - the engine keeps running/getting fuel. Could it really be a bad replacement valve? Any other ideas?
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Scrambler XP1000 Front Wheels

Looking for OEM front wheels for Scrambler 1000. I need 3 front wheels total so if you have any you're trying to unload let me know. Only thing I ask is that they are not bent. I'm already replacing a bent wheel. Thanks and ride safe!
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Busted Brake Line

I’ve got a busted brake line on my son’s 450ho. It’s the long line from the front distribution block to the rear caliper. Looks as if the rear a-arm guard possibly rubbed it till it created a hole. Has anyone else had this issue?

We bought a 5 year extended warranty from PowerRev. We opted for the zero deductible Xtreme coverage. Gonna take it to the dealer for repair. I can’t see why it wouldn’t be covered. It’s a $90 part from the parts house.
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Another Rear brake issue

When I bought this atv, the rear brakes where not working, bled them and it work for a week or two, noticed after it sat, it would not brake at all. Changed out the Master cylinder (known issue) and bled the rear system many times, improvement, but not much
Any advice on this, obviously there is still air in the system, but i can seem to get it all out
Thanks