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AWD system…..no idea….??

01 sportsman 500 h.o 4wd.


Ive been battleing non working awd basically whole time ive had it. Now yesterday me and my buddy were doing some snow riding up on northern MI trails, and i must at some point accidently bumped the 4wd switch....

I was hammering up a hill (because, the 4wd dont work) when all of a sudden, damn near wide open, i hear a "BANG!" I immediatly laid off and got off. The brand new cv on the left side snapped right at the spline. So, my question is...wtf would make it never work...untill im hammering the piss out of it?
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2017 450 starting issue

Having a problem with my 2017 450 stating in cold weather. The issue I am having is that in cold weather the starter is not engaging. I have to push the start button several times before the starter will engage and crank. Has anyone experienced the same issue? What was the fix? My machine is brand new with only 12 hrs of operation. The warranty is still in effect. My machine is back at the dealership. They will be talking with BRP to see what the fix is. Not confident BRP will have a fix.
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2017 450 starting issue

Having a problem with my 2017 450 stating in cold weather. The issue I am having is that in cold weather the starter is not engaging. I have to push the start button several times before the starter will engage and crank. Has anyone experienced the same issue? What was the fix? My machine is brand new with only 12 hrs of operation. The warranty is still in effect. My machine is back at the dealership. They will be talking with BRP to see what the fix is. Not confident BRP will have a fix.
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Misaligned rear tires.

Hello all,
I have a '15 Ace 570 that has it's rear tires out of alignment. Been this way since buying it. Bugging me more since my neighbor bought his 50" Maverick with perfect alignment.
The right rear tire is angled in at the top and toed in. The left rear is not as bad. I've seen others at dealerships and trails that are either better, the same and worse than mine. Wish Polaris had a better handle on the alignment of these frames.
The difference riding the Ace and behind it compared to my Grizzly is noticeable. When riding straight on a gravel type trail or loose dirt. You can plainly see the Ace kicking up debris outwards away from the machine and disturbing whatever your riding on. The Grizzly doesn't hardly leave a mark. Letting off the throttle on each and even moving them around in my garage shows with the incorrect rear tire alignment on the Polaris is def robbing HP (my Ace has a clutch kit to reduce the engine braking). I know the Ace being heavier contributes to this abit.
I noticed the bracket that holds the right rear supension arms is not welded as tight to the frame like the left. I'm know that is not helping. I have pics to show.
My bushings and bearings have no play.
Suspect the only way to correct this rewelding brackets and /or suspension arms?
Anyone else correct there machine?
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Strongly considering 2019 HL 850

Hello all.

I currently own a 2018 Can Am Renegade 570 Xmr. I'm looking for something bigger, but for mostly mud riding.

I'm concerned about no power steering offered on the 850, and it may be a deal breaker. It's even more of a concern given the machine's size and tires.

Secondly, I've read around about a pretty low top speed. I believe this is due to a hefty gear reduction on High. I get it's a mud quad, but even my 570 will to 100km/h. Why have such a significant gear reduction on high gear? I assume this can be changed?

It's a nice looking machine, but it will be a big purchase, so naturally, I'm going to gain as much information as possible to ensure it will be suitable.

Do these ATVs still have a pinion issue in 2019?

I'd be looking for, at best, a 5 year warranty. At least 2. Right from the dealer I'd have it outfitted with the following:

Heated grips, thumb
Winch
Mud strap
Hand guards
Front bumper from HL 1000

Any advice and/or information is appreciated!

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Secondary clutch

Hello and hi never had to ask for any help but I'm at my wits end I have a 2014 commander 1000 I've had the ol forsaken bolt back out of the secondary clutch and re ordered a new helix spring bolt and I can get everything together but the bolt that you use to spread the sheave to install the drive belt is super hard and the sheave dosent want to spread like its bound up and I have repeatedly taken it off made sure that everything was lined up helix holes etc but no luck is there something that need replaced inside the secondary that maybe I'm missing because of all the carnage that I'm not seeing any info is very appreciated if anyone else has run into this issue and thanks in advance
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battery not holding a charge

Hello
I have a 2016 450 HO sportsman that will not hold a charge. Have installed a disconnect switch as a band aid with a battery maintenance charger. Looking to see if anyone has had a relay that has been found stuck or other situation that they have found to crate a constant power draw on the battery. No winch is on the machine or other powered equipment. Machine is a straight factory wired unit.