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Here's a cool picture of the before and after on my clutch swap. Machine is headed to the dyno today or tomorrow for tuning. Can't wait to see how she wakes up! From what I could find online.... the primary shaves off around 5lbs of rotating mass from the stock setup.

It was a toss-up between the CV Tech or the Rev X but in the end I opted for the QSC in hopes it would run a bit quieter and it was around 2lbs lighter than the CV Tech. The CV Tech is no slouch though... I had one on my Gen 1 and it worked phenomenally!

Hi just wondering what ATV ppl started their kids out on?? BRP really has nothing for a 3 yr old and i am not sure which knockoff brands are good, even though I see BRP as many others are really all made by the "knockoff" companies.

I have read that the DS 70 can be de-tuned so to say for younger kids and have heard of many ppl starting their 3 yr olds on them...is this a fair statement that they can be governed down to the 5mph range properly?? If so it seems as it would be a better investment as it could last 10 yrs with updating to the 90 throttle cable and gearing later on.

I have also read there are better brands than the BRP DS 70 as they are Chinese knockoffs anyhow

Really do not want an electric one as I feel it will drain the battery pretty fast driving down the lane at our farm...it is 2 km one way basically

Thanks Michael M

I have a 2005 sportsman 500 and the speedometer and gauges quit working. The headlights work and the bike starts and runs. Can someone please help me diagnose this problem?

2000 sportsman 500 carb with ebs.

dont need or want the ebs.

To bypass could i:
1. get a non ebs belt?
Or
2. Could i add washers inside of the secondary to open it up to loosen belt tension of the current ebs belt? Current ebs belt rides approx 1/4” above secondary, tight belt tension.

would either of these elimate the function of the ebs or do i need to get a non ebs drive clutch?

While trying to remove the axle assy from rear differential, it separated inside the inner boot. I'm hoping that it is designed to do this.... am I right? Will it go back together or will I need to replace it?

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First off I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their help and suggestions. This forum has proven very helpful with helping me get my first atv ready to run, hopefully this weekend.

Today I will be rebuilding the front brake calipers and applying new brakes, no issues doing this and hopefully all the old hardware will be good to go.

My question is the rear brake. The foot pedal does not engage the rear brake. I've done some research and have found that the design has a common problem with the brake pins seizing into place.

Before I begin to tackle the rear brake I would like to ask your thoughts. The quad stops fine as it is now, but I would like to restore, if possible, all the components to working order.

Can't seem to find a replacement brake assembly that I have confidence in purchasing to date.

Would anyone have any thoughts or publications that they may suggest how to repair or where to purchase a replacement rear brake assembly please?

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Hello,

I am new to this group and hope someone can help me. I have a 2015 Sportsman ETX. I drained my rear dif and transmission fluid and am having trouble filling it back up. I found the fill hole and when I opened it I was surprised to see a white plastic piece restricting me from filling. I will admit that I am not the most mechanically inclined person, but one would think that the hole would be open where a pump hose could easily fit in to fill. I have attached a picture of what I am referring to. The oil drainage is just what was on the threads trying to fill and nothing went in. I sure would appreciate any guidance I can get.

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Hey guys looking to put a suspension lift on my 17 maverick xmr. I’m looking at the SATV lift but they say it’s not compatible with the 17 xmr ? Does anyone know why ? The suspension on the older models appear to be identical. I have the SATV bracket lift on my maverick now that they say don’t fit the 17 xmr but it does. Just seeing if anyone knows what the difference between them is thanks guys.

2017 Sportsman 450 HO, I have noticed a ticking/clicking sound coming from my machine at idle. Is this a characteristic noise from this motor? Sounds like a bad lifter in a car motor. Not very loud and disappears when rpm's increase. Less than 100 hrs on motor. Oil level is:eek OK. ????