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My wifes 01 sportsman ho has recently developed an issue when shifting. Its only done it maybe 4 times total the last few times out but i know its not normal and want to attack the problem before it becomes a real issue. I had not been the one driving until i felt it do it today trying to get it pulled out of the garage.

When shifting into high from reverse it lunges backwards slightly then dies. You can restart it and continue on just fine. The first time it did it my son was on it and had just backed up out of a rut, put it in high to go around it and id lunged backwards and died. I was to far away to see what had happened and today he told me it has done it a couple of times since then.

Where do i start? clutch issue? gear box problem? I've been searching and find similar problems but they are usually in any gear or other issues coupled along with them. The belt on it might have a whole 50 miles on it and everything looked good to my untrained eye when i put it on a few months ago.

Since we got the bike at the first of the year it has only seen mild trail riding usually in low range and hasn't been pushed all that hard.

Alright fellas I'm having a wiring issue. I turn the key and everything is completely dead. Dash doesn't light up, no sounds from fuel pump or anything like that. It's a brand new key switch I installed yesterday. I've check every dude on the bike. Can't seem to find anything. Any help would be much appreciated!

was riding in H up a steep hill with passenger on rear (MAX XT 850). wheels started to spin. a lot of smoke came out somewhere.
was squeaking when engaging throttle from a stop. went to dealer. belt replacement. paid out of pocket. the belt fixed most of it. but it will still squeak occasionally when engaging on a hill even with low weight.
might need another trip. machine is 6 month old. should this be a warranty issue, or is this not covered? would driving in 'L' have prevented it?

Hi guys/gals. Name is Glen and i ride a 2004 700 Sportsman..Bought new and only has 80 hours on it.
Have replaced all 4 wheel bearings..both ball joints..both inner tie rod ends..front brake pads and front axle.
New belt on order as well as new front struts and rear axle seal..not rode hard just lack of maintenance on my part.
Im happy to be here and learning :)

Hi guys..I found a set of 28x10x12 front and 28x12x12 tires. Im running a stock 04 700 Sportsman. What do i need to make these fit on the stock rims?..or will they?. The fronts have the stock 25x8x12 now, so not sure if the 28x10x12 is too much for that rim.

I know a 2" lift needed anyway, clutch kit to turn them?..wheel spacers? or new rims?
The 28's are new and 500 for all 4...but if its gonna be another 800 to make them fit i wont bother.
Thanks everyone :)

I have a 2013 Scrambler 850 XP. Every time i try to turn on the high beams, the fuse will blow. Tryed checking out the relay and the switch on the handlebar, but no change occured. Any comment will useful.

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Looking for ways to store dry goods and coolers while Sportsman is in "2-up" config. Hard to find aftermarket items but maybe you know where I can locate.

Hello everyone. Proud new owner of 2016 Sportsman 850 HO White Lightning. Awesome machine. I am wondering if they sell a fine screen for in front of the radiator. Thanks

I'm having starting issues. I have replaced the voltage regulator it burnt up and i also replaced the coil. It still won't start the spark plug is good and it won't get no fire.

I need help with my Polaris. I have replaced the regulator rectifier, coil, and the spark plug is good. The spark plug is not firing but, the spark plug is good.