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Hello Guys/girls
I have a 2011 outlander 800R. I bought it new in August of 2011. I have a lot of hours on it but, it has been well taken care of. My problem is when I start it up when it's cold it idles for about 30 seconds to a minute and stalls. It will fire right back up?
Sometimes it will die again in the same amount of time but, always fires right back up?
Second problem, shortly after I begin riding it shuts off, always at low speed or just as I stop? I noticed recently that the display is coming back on when this happens, just as if it was switched off? It always starts back up. Once the engine gets warm the problems go away. Whats wrong with this thing? I have replaced the following hoping to fix it myself.

Key switch
Multi function switch
dielectric grease as many connections as I could reach/see
dealership cleaned fuel injection system, checked compression, set valves
Anybody else have these problems? Any help would be appreciated.

2000 expedition My hand brake lever is very very firm. As in can only squeeze it about 1/8 of an inch. My front brakes work and the aux foot brake does not work at all. Also my brake light is stuck on. Is there an adjustment for the lever? Or can this be the reason my brake light is stuck on maybe the pads are set to close to the rotor? Any help would be appreciated

OK guys, working on my project 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI HO. Seems like every time I work on it I find something else wrong...

A little background, the engine ran out of oil and siezed. The cylinder had a small crack so I replaced it with a different one and bored to 93mm. Also replaced the crank/rod assembly. Crankshaft chain sprocket was extremely worn with at least one tooth missing so I replaced that too.

Finally got the engine back together and the timing chain feels very loose. The tensioner appears to be extended fully (~.930") and the guides do not appear to be excessively warn. The chain measures in spec according the service manual.

It almost has to be one of three things:
1) Stretched chain (even though it seems to measure ok)
2) Tensioner is not extended fully. Does anyone have a tensioner extension measurement?
3) Cylinder was modified/decked and the two sprockets are closer together. I know this is a long shot but my cylinder measures roughly 4.0".

If anyone has any thoughts, I'd love to hear them. I'm out of ideas and am running out of patience with this machine.

Thanks in advance!

OK guys, working on my project 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI HO. Seems like every time I work on it I find something else wrong...

A little background, the engine ran out of oil and siezed. The cylinder had a small crack so I replaced it with a different one and bored to 93mm. Also replaced the crank/rod assembly. Crankshaft chain sprocket was extremely worn with at least one tooth missing so I replaced that too.

Finally got the engine back together and the timing chain feels very loose. The tensioner appears to be extended fully (~.930") and the guides do not appear to be excessively warn. The chain measures in spec according the service manual.

It almost has to be one of three things:
1) Stretched chain (even though it seems to measure ok)
2) Tensioner is not extended fully. Does anyone have a tensioner extension measurement?
3) Cylinder was modified/decked and the two sprockets are closer together. I know this is a long shot but my cylinder measures roughly 4.0".

If anyone has any thoughts, I'd love to hear them. I'm out of ideas and am running out of patience with this machine.

Thanks in advance!

The Textron Off Road Alterra 150 and the Polaris Phoenix 200 square off by the numbers for the title of pint-sized off-road ruler.

Kids love ATVs just as much, if not more than adults do. The smaller-sized ATVs are a lot of fun to watch your little guys ride around on, but what about the younger teenagers who don’t quite fit the 16-year and up rule for the full-sized machines? There are some great options available to keep the kids riding and loving the sport. Textron Off Road has one in the Alterra 150 and Polaris keeps things sporty with the Phoenix 200. How do they stack up? Let’s take a look.

Check it out here: 2018 Textron Off Road Alterra 150 vs. Polaris Phoenix 200: By the Numbers - ATV.com

I have a limited number of GP Shoxs for the gen2 machines that just arrived if you guys are looking for a set give me a call .... they sell out fast. You can find the shocks here on the website -->GP SHOXS<--

I am not a fan of the the red or green.....I like the blue they had in 2017.....

I see they have a blue is the SP version and the higher models...but was just looking for the base model info.

Anyone know of anything???

Thanks!

I know none of you have these tracks, or if you do, you haven't said anything, but I made a video of installing the mounting kit, so for most, it's just FYI. Hope you enjoy it anyway ........ WHAT ???










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Noticed that there is excessive smoke out of the exhaust, had to rebuild the water pump last year took apart the oil pump per the manual. Is there a way to modulate how much oil is going into the gas OR is there an adjustment on the carb? New head gasket and piston rings last year about 100 miles since then.

It really smokes!

Hey guys I'm looking for real world reviews and replies on the best tire for my 2017 570sp. I've been reading around the forums quite a bit and haven't found something that really works for my application.

I'm riding 95% of the time 2 up.
Approximately 15% on pavement/rock
10% mud
70% hard pack trail
5% in snow (plowing the drive)

I'm looking for something that looks good and will last. I think I want to run 27s, 9" up front and 11" in the rear.

I've narrowed it down to 3 tires that I'm between, although real world reviews will sway my opinion.

Zillas
Swamp lite
Mega mayhems

I really like the mayhems, they look sweet and have a pretty aggressive lug.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated, also where you guys bought them, thanks!