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New ignition switch need programmed?

I recently had my 2011 DS-250 stolen and they stuck a screw driver in the ignition and screwed it up.

I bought a new ignition switch for it. It worked at first but then my check engine light came on and I could not start it any more.

Do I need to take this to a dealer to reprogram something? and do they charge for this? I already feel violated cause this was stolen right out of my backyard.
I don't want any more expense!

Thanks guys,
Gary
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2016 outty 450 L

Ravaging through snow until bike would only move slightly in any gear in 2x4 or 4x4? Thought i smoked the belt but after checking its fine? Any ideas?
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1999 Sportsman 500 wont engage 4×4 in Low Range

Good Morning All,

Many thanks to many of you for helping me fix my 1999 project machine when i got it in 2016. I got it used and found out later my craigslist deal was a debacle with the engine/cam issue and due to costs of repairs i was forced to try to fix it myself. With no experience you all helped me fix it. I wish you could have seen the look on my face when it started after doing all the work LOL.

Low and behold its still running........my daughter loves it, she rides it much, i use it for dragging an occasional deer and firewood on the trailer to the house.

now to my question............

My machine seems to not engage 4x4 in Low Range, maybe that is by design so i do not tear something up? I was attempting to pull firewood trailer in the snow this weekend and 4x4 works fine in reverse, fine in hi range but when i use it in low range i can see the drive shaft turning to the front end and i can feel the axles turning so its like the hubs are not engaging on it. I don't know where the sensors are that detect how the 4x4 engages so not sure how it works. Just curious how things work on it.

Not sure if it makes any difference but my spedo doesn't work and while searching on here i read that you wont have 4x4 if your speedo doesn't work but that isn't necessarily the case in my situation.

Thanks in advance for everyone and their knowledge here,
Robert
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Elka Stage 3 worth it?

Hi guys. I’ve been researching the Stage 3’s and notice they have great reviews. I ride a 18 1000 xxc. I only ride fast on trails. For those that have them, is it worth upgrading from the Fox 1.5 Podium RC2 to the Elka Stage 3’s? Is there a noticeable difference? I see that you can’t adjust hi speed compression on the Elka’s.
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Polaris sportsman 335 problem starting

Good morning guys, I just got s 335 on trade. It wasn't getting fire. So i traced it down to the magnets being loose on the flywheel. Got that fixed and running, great. But something is going on with the battery. I put a brand new one on it, but I still have to hav ed it hooked up to a charger to start it. It turns over fine without it but wont hit. I hook the charger up and it starts up first click. Is the compression so low that it needs to be spinning super fast to starter what. I'm lost, please help. Thanks
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650 engine seized while driving!

Well, it seems my atv took a turn for the worst.

Last week while heading back from an ice fishing hole my quad locked up and motor seized. Here the turn of events. While riding I heard A sudden noise change in the engine. At that point I was trying to just get it back to my cabin. A minute later the engine just died. My electrical was flickering so I HOPED maybe the ground or leads came loose. So I check and everything was tight. Managed to get a friend out to help jump it. But it wouldn’t do so much as turn over for me. We managed to tow it back to the cabin and winch it onto the truck. After getting home I checked the battery voltage and everything was good with the battery. Grounding was good. So I then pulled the spark plug. It was really tough to get out which was not a good indicator. After getting it out I could see it was clearly mangaled. Not a good sign. So I took of the head cover and everything looks fine and in place. My thought is the valve arm broke and jammed up cylinder which is not good if it scored the cylinder or anything.

So I’m needing help with what it could be and the form of action I should take. Any idea on costs? I’m out of Lowe mainland British Columbia in Canada

Atv is a 2009? 650 outlander

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2017 Outlander Max 570 low range issue

I just did a CVT service on my 2017 Outlander Max 570.
I cleaned the primary clutch, replaced the one way bearings, replaced the friction washer and installed a new Gates CVT belt.

The CVT is much quieter now and seems to be smoother after cleaning. (it was dirty, nothing bad though)

Now the gear selector is a bit easier to move and everything was working great until I switch to LOW range.

I was stopped, selected low and then started to accelerate slowly for about 3-6 feet. Then I appeared to slip out of low gear and heard the front diff? grind a bit and then no forward movement. I have only used low a couple of times. This hasn't happened before.

The second time I tried this today, i stayed in gear for perhaps 50 feet or so. Then the same behavior.

So why is this happening?
I have read about this a bit. Most folks state this is an issue with the gear selector linkage. Does this need to be adjusted or is this something else? All others gears work properly.

Thanks
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North edition?

I'm starting to do my research for a new bike, I lost my old 06 Cat 650 in a house/shop fire last March. I wrenched at dealer level on Cats for quite a while and have ridden with every brand out there. I'm hard pressed not to look towards BRP, especially since I'm told I need to buy a two up.
The North edition piqued my interest as it comes with heated grips, windshield winch etc cheaper than I can equip an XT the same, however, it looks to have the extra low low gear from the 6x6 and XMR 1000.
Not sure if that is something I'm going to want or wish I didn't get.
Since the price difference between the 650 and 850 is only $800, that's a no brainer.
I will be putting a plow on it, and it will probably end up with 28" tires, as that's where I usually seem to end up.
What do you guys think? Is that extra gear reduction a good thing or not?
My closest dealer is a couple hours away, so I would like to do my research before I even go and look the first time.