I have a 2013 sportsman 850 xp touring it's pulling to the left.. I checked the toe and on the driver side wheel It's right at 0 passenger side about 1/8 toe out. I jacked up the front end everything is tight. Actually all bushings upper and lower ball joints ,tie rods and bearings were changed last year. I noticed that if i turn the key so the eps turns on while it's jacked up.. The handle bars automatically turn left. What's going on? Is my power steering going out? Or is there an adjustment or calibration it needs? Thanks!
Need a quick favor from anyone with Alpine Super Duty plow push frame.
Can you PLEASE go out and measure this spring from end to end? Both of mine flew off into 10" of snow.... and I won't be able to find them until the snow melts. Looking at the picture, I see what I did wrong now. User error. I had them wayyyyy to loose. I'm guessing that one flew off, I didn't notice, and then the other one flew off later. :sad
I scoured the internet typing in "Can Am plow springs" and "Alpine Plow springs" and got nothing. I'm guessing someone just makes these for Can Am? Finally, I just typed in "ATV plow springs" and came up with this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Moose-U...53.m2749.l2649 Everything I've found on these says they measure 10". I hope they will work for me?
I scoured the internet typing in "Can Am plow springs" and "Alpine Plow springs" and got nothing. I'm guessing someone just makes these for Can Am? Finally, I just typed in "ATV plow springs" and came up with this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Moose-U...53.m2749.l2649 Everything I've found on these says they measure 10". I hope they will work for me?
High beam light switch
Just finished repairing the high beam switch. It's just like the guy said that posted the fix on youtube, the little spring had melted itself inside the plastic housing. once disassembled it took about and hour to pick the spring out , if you are careful you can do this. I used small drill bits and a exacto knife to free the spring, then drilled the hole a little larger where the spring sits. this is a lot cheaper than buying a new one that will probably do the same thing again also added some dialectric grease to hold small copper contacts in place. i guess the dealer would charge one hour or more, here in canada thats 100 bucks an hour. So do a search here and fix it yourself but be patient, it took me about three hours, but it works again, you will need a no 7 torx bit for inside the switch case. and a no 15 for outside screws.
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1995 300 a-arm bushings
I ordered a set of a-arm bushings from ebay for my 1995 300 4x4. These ones:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/272779585286?
They arrived today and when I tried to install them, the arm with bushings installied is about a half inch too long to fit back in the a-arm brackets.
It looks like they would fit if I didn't use the the 'brass' spacers that came with it, but I don't think that's a smart solution or the correct one.
Every other seller that lists a-arm bushings for my 1995 look like the same ones, so I'm not sure what to do or why they don't fit.
Can anyone confirm whether these are the right ones or not?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/272779585286?
They arrived today and when I tried to install them, the arm with bushings installied is about a half inch too long to fit back in the a-arm brackets.
It looks like they would fit if I didn't use the the 'brass' spacers that came with it, but I don't think that's a smart solution or the correct one.
Every other seller that lists a-arm bushings for my 1995 look like the same ones, so I'm not sure what to do or why they don't fit.
Can anyone confirm whether these are the right ones or not?
OEM Air Filter Number???
You've got to be kidding me...If I punch in 2015 Sportsman 570 EPS it shows zero ait filters. Great job on the website Polaris. Does anyone know the OEM part number for a 570 air filter?
My Take On The Exploding Front Diff
If you’ve been around the AWD system Polaris claims is “On The Fly” long enough or been a part of any number of Polaris forums, by now I’m sure you’ve heard of the dreadful “Exploding Front Diff”.
There is much debate on this subject about what causes it and what you can do to avoid it.
I have a theory, this theory is derived from all experiences of those I’ve read about as well as my own personal experiences.
First I’ll tell you the three categories I think most occurrences fall into:
1. Switching the machine into AWD “On The Fly” while rear tires are spinning at a rate the front diff cannot handle.
2. Running the machine in AWD, riding in a state where the AWD system is currently not engaged but then the operator mashes the throttle causing the rear tires to spin at a rate that the front diff cannot handle. If the throttle is smashed to harsh the computer doesn’t recognize the spin soon enough and before it can engage, the machine is already at 3k rpm (plus) and the rest is history.
3. Some are breaking in 2WD without the operator ever touching the AWD system at all. In this case, one would conclude that the front diff had to engage on its own somehow.
Ok, from everything I’ve read, everyone seems to think the diff cover is what is failing causing the internals to let go, while this may be the case, I’m not 100% sold on the fact that it Is where the problem begins or ends.
But before we jump into that let’s first address how the AWD system could engage on its own without switching into AWD mode.
Last year I took my quad in for what I thought was a regular service only to find out I had front diff issues. My diff cover was in tact, but the machine (while all four corners were on jack stands) was intermittently engaging AWD while the switch was in 2WD mode. The dealer then unplugged the diff, cutting any information it could be receiving from the ecu and AWD was still engaging. Impossible right, not so... In my case, there was a part that was broken inside the diff, they told me it was a magnet of sort. Not knowing exactly what is inside a front diff, I thought, ok...sounds weird, but ok. Now, this would explain 2 things; 1. The diff engaging at any given time because the magnet is broken allowing AWD to engage whether plugged in or not and 2. Now the machine may as well be in AWD all the time as it is acting as such anyway which brings me to my theory:
The front diff cover isn’t breaking first causing the internals to fail, it’s the exact opposite.
- In scenario #1 at the top, this to me is common sense, “OTF” AWD on an ATV is flat out stupid. You are asking for problems. If the internals were forged, that’d be one thing, but I think what we’d find if we had “black boxes” on these ATVs is that in the cases where the diff blows while switching on the fly, the rear wheels are spinning at a rate and the rpms are at a rate that the internals just cannot hold up.
- In scenario #2 at the top, although in AWD already, I don’t believe our ECUs are sending the information fast enough. When the operator smashes the throttle very quickly or if in snow or on ice the wheels spin so quickly that by the time the diff gets the info there’s too much momentum built up for the diff to handle the torque.
- In scenario #3, per my experience, I think there is a pre-existing condition inside the diff where it isn’t functioning properly allowing the diff to engage at any given time and the first 2 scenarios then come into play.
ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, IT HAS TO DO WITH 2 THINGS:
1. The internals aren’t strong enough to handle the torque placed on them in the first 2 scenarios, and...
2. The technology/ecu programming all the way around is in its infancy and just isn’t quite dialed in yet.
A lot of these stories take place while riding in the snow. In snow you’re vulnerable to quick slips and spiking rpms. The ecu programming just isn’t quite there yet.
Once the internals are compromised the diff cover has no alternative but to give way. I think the updated covers keep the internals in tact, but I don’t think they’re solving our problems entirely, momentarily yes, but I’d be willing to bet eventually the internals break without destroying the updated cover.
This isn’t a testimony of facts, it is simply my take on what I think is happening.
For now, as far as I can tell, the only form of protection we have is the diff cover and never switching to AWD “OTF”. When you are in AWD, treat it as though you’re in AWD. Take it easy and hope for the best every time you ride.
There is much debate on this subject about what causes it and what you can do to avoid it.
I have a theory, this theory is derived from all experiences of those I’ve read about as well as my own personal experiences.
First I’ll tell you the three categories I think most occurrences fall into:
1. Switching the machine into AWD “On The Fly” while rear tires are spinning at a rate the front diff cannot handle.
2. Running the machine in AWD, riding in a state where the AWD system is currently not engaged but then the operator mashes the throttle causing the rear tires to spin at a rate that the front diff cannot handle. If the throttle is smashed to harsh the computer doesn’t recognize the spin soon enough and before it can engage, the machine is already at 3k rpm (plus) and the rest is history.
3. Some are breaking in 2WD without the operator ever touching the AWD system at all. In this case, one would conclude that the front diff had to engage on its own somehow.
Ok, from everything I’ve read, everyone seems to think the diff cover is what is failing causing the internals to let go, while this may be the case, I’m not 100% sold on the fact that it Is where the problem begins or ends.
But before we jump into that let’s first address how the AWD system could engage on its own without switching into AWD mode.
Last year I took my quad in for what I thought was a regular service only to find out I had front diff issues. My diff cover was in tact, but the machine (while all four corners were on jack stands) was intermittently engaging AWD while the switch was in 2WD mode. The dealer then unplugged the diff, cutting any information it could be receiving from the ecu and AWD was still engaging. Impossible right, not so... In my case, there was a part that was broken inside the diff, they told me it was a magnet of sort. Not knowing exactly what is inside a front diff, I thought, ok...sounds weird, but ok. Now, this would explain 2 things; 1. The diff engaging at any given time because the magnet is broken allowing AWD to engage whether plugged in or not and 2. Now the machine may as well be in AWD all the time as it is acting as such anyway which brings me to my theory:
The front diff cover isn’t breaking first causing the internals to fail, it’s the exact opposite.
- In scenario #1 at the top, this to me is common sense, “OTF” AWD on an ATV is flat out stupid. You are asking for problems. If the internals were forged, that’d be one thing, but I think what we’d find if we had “black boxes” on these ATVs is that in the cases where the diff blows while switching on the fly, the rear wheels are spinning at a rate and the rpms are at a rate that the internals just cannot hold up.
- In scenario #2 at the top, although in AWD already, I don’t believe our ECUs are sending the information fast enough. When the operator smashes the throttle very quickly or if in snow or on ice the wheels spin so quickly that by the time the diff gets the info there’s too much momentum built up for the diff to handle the torque.
- In scenario #3, per my experience, I think there is a pre-existing condition inside the diff where it isn’t functioning properly allowing the diff to engage at any given time and the first 2 scenarios then come into play.
ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, IT HAS TO DO WITH 2 THINGS:
1. The internals aren’t strong enough to handle the torque placed on them in the first 2 scenarios, and...
2. The technology/ecu programming all the way around is in its infancy and just isn’t quite dialed in yet.
A lot of these stories take place while riding in the snow. In snow you’re vulnerable to quick slips and spiking rpms. The ecu programming just isn’t quite there yet.
Once the internals are compromised the diff cover has no alternative but to give way. I think the updated covers keep the internals in tact, but I don’t think they’re solving our problems entirely, momentarily yes, but I’d be willing to bet eventually the internals break without destroying the updated cover.
This isn’t a testimony of facts, it is simply my take on what I think is happening.
For now, as far as I can tell, the only form of protection we have is the diff cover and never switching to AWD “OTF”. When you are in AWD, treat it as though you’re in AWD. Take it easy and hope for the best every time you ride.
SuperATV bandit wheels
Doing a little shopping around for some wheels and tires and ran across these on the superatv site:
https://www.superatv.com/bandit-whee...-black-12-inch
anybody have experience with them? great price if they actually hold up.'
Thanks in advance.
-j-rod
https://www.superatv.com/bandit-whee...-black-12-inch
anybody have experience with them? great price if they actually hold up.'
Thanks in advance.
-j-rod
2014 sportsman 400
all of a sudden hard to start. Pull choke out after it starts when pushing choke back in will stall. Wheeler only has 300 miles but past warranty because just not driven a lot. All obvious things have been checked. Can CDI be a possibility?
complete parts list
someone posted a complete parts list of my atv 2000 expedition and any other polaris. I bookmarked it and now i cant find it can someone please share the link. It had every part number
2017 can am outlander 570 belt slip or ?
I was ridin across the a feild at about 50 mph in 4wd there was about a foot of powdery snow and then i came to a stop turned around and drove over to the road about 50 yards away and then i got off because my dog was following me and then got back on about 1-2 mins later and then it felt like the belt was slipping it was very slow take off and i only went like 7 mph on my way back to the house and i parked it in the garage it has 925 miles and 70 hours what u guys think it could be i thought the cvt might have got water in it from the snow some how and made the belt slip but it wiuld seem un likely for it to be able to get in