I have a 2000 magnum 325 which the brakes dont work, i have bought two different rear brake calipers. I bled the most recent caliper and the back brakes were solid for about 2 weeks until now. Whenever i hit the brakes it just sinks to the foor, i have to press the brakes two or three times for it to work properly. The front brakes dont work at all and i cant bleed them because both of the valves are stripped. Is there a leak in the brake line or the caliper that im missing?
Anyone Tempted to Cut a Hole in Side Panel?
We have two 2017 Outlander 450’s. Changing the oil on them is a pain in the arse because the footrest/lower side panel are in the way of the oil filter cover. It seems like it would have been much easier to simply mold in a cut out for the oil filter replacement.
Maybe they did it on purpose to discourage the do it yourselfers? It’s such a no-brainer to me.
It’s hard to cut a hole in the side of a new four wheeler......
Maybe they did it on purpose to discourage the do it yourselfers? It’s such a no-brainer to me.
It’s hard to cut a hole in the side of a new four wheeler......
Anyone Tempted to Cut a Hole in Side Panel?
We have two 2017 Outlander 450’s. Changing the oil on them is a pain in the arse because the footrest/lower side panel are in the way of the oil filter cover. It seems like it would have been much easier to simply mold in a cut out for the oil filter replacement.
Maybe they did it on purpose to discourage the do it yourselfers? It’s such a no-brainer to me.
It’s hard to cut a hole in the side of a new four wheeler......
Maybe they did it on purpose to discourage the do it yourselfers? It’s such a no-brainer to me.
It’s hard to cut a hole in the side of a new four wheeler......
Decode my Vin number for Month
I have a 02 Sportsman 500 atv. How do I decode the vin number to find what month it was built? I see some parts ask that question as built before 10-10 or after.. Anyone know how to find this information?
Flash update
Why whenever I spend any time on this site do I get pop ups for mac cleaner, and flash drive update spam?
BRP Fender Flares question
So I want to order a set for my 13 xtp short chassis. I have 28s on and there's 2 options to choose from.
What's the difference between the flares for 30 inch tires and the normal ones?
What's the difference between the flares for 30 inch tires and the normal ones?
Is Your Sportsman 570 Still Reliable After 2 Years?
Just posted an updated overview of my 570... curious what you guys think, and if everyone else has had reliability problems I haven't encountered? That **dang squeak is still driving me nuts, and I've probably blown the shocks out by now. :grin
Was thinking of grabbing a Can Am 570 do some comparison videos, or ditch the 570 class altogether and jump to Sportsman 1000. I still think this is one of the best bikes for the money though, even if I have to replace a bearing or two. (the guys on the Hondas are still lagging behind, sore from rides the 570 just glides over, etc... I know the Honda will still be running in 20 years, but the Polaris is way more fun!)
Updated video:
Blog post: https://cleverleverage.com/polaris-s...an-570-review/
Edit: how the heck do you embed youtube videos!?! I filmed how the first service videos, repairs, etc... with a high end camera that will help some people out if I can figure out how to share them here
Was thinking of grabbing a Can Am 570 do some comparison videos, or ditch the 570 class altogether and jump to Sportsman 1000. I still think this is one of the best bikes for the money though, even if I have to replace a bearing or two. (the guys on the Hondas are still lagging behind, sore from rides the 570 just glides over, etc... I know the Honda will still be running in 20 years, but the Polaris is way more fun!)
Updated video:
Blog post: https://cleverleverage.com/polaris-s...an-570-review/
Edit: how the heck do you embed youtube videos!?! I filmed how the first service videos, repairs, etc... with a high end camera that will help some people out if I can figure out how to share them here
Direction 2 overfenders review/install tips
Thought I'd share my recent install experiences with the Direction 2 fenders :
DIRECTION 2 INC. - OUTLANDER 400
Overall really positive, I knew they weren't "for" my bike, but I needed some/any extra protection from the mud/water my tires throw, so I nabbed a set off ebay for ~$130 shipped and set out to see what I'd need to address to make 'em work.
The fender set is said for the 06+/"Gen1" Can-Am bikes, mines an older 05 Bombardier, but I knew they're very close, relatively, so I figured I could make it happen.
The front fenders were a direct fit, no issues at all. Remove the screw holding the lower footwell to the upper fender and the corresponding hole on the overfenders lines everything up for you to drill and secure. You only need a 1/4" drill bit, phillips screwdriver, and 10mm wrench, to install these, btw.
The rear fenders required a little more modification, however. The alignment screw that secures the lower footwell to the upper fender is out of place on the overfenders. I'm not sure if that's an issue on their end, or the bikes change that location from one year to the next. It's not that big a deal, tho, honestly. Just hold the rear fender up into position, and use the rearmost kick-down, along with the turndown at the front, to position the fender into where it's going to sit, and drill a new hole in the fender, through that existing hole on the bike. After that, it's again, just a matter of snugging the fenders against where they're going to mount, and drilling the corresponding hole.
Biggest issue faced: On my XT, the way they angled up the rear bumper brace, it cuts right through the area where the rear "mudflaps" would otherwise hang, so I had to cut a channel out of the mudflap, approx 1.5" by 3-4", so they could be pulled up/back, into the bikes existing fenders, for securing. Not that big a deal, but worth noting.
Again, overall pleased, the hardware mimics the OE hardware, they look like they came on the bike from the factory. Due to the spacers I chose, lol, they still don't completely cover the tires, but every little bit helps, right?
DIRECTION 2 INC. - OUTLANDER 400
Overall really positive, I knew they weren't "for" my bike, but I needed some/any extra protection from the mud/water my tires throw, so I nabbed a set off ebay for ~$130 shipped and set out to see what I'd need to address to make 'em work.
The fender set is said for the 06+/"Gen1" Can-Am bikes, mines an older 05 Bombardier, but I knew they're very close, relatively, so I figured I could make it happen.
The front fenders were a direct fit, no issues at all. Remove the screw holding the lower footwell to the upper fender and the corresponding hole on the overfenders lines everything up for you to drill and secure. You only need a 1/4" drill bit, phillips screwdriver, and 10mm wrench, to install these, btw.
The rear fenders required a little more modification, however. The alignment screw that secures the lower footwell to the upper fender is out of place on the overfenders. I'm not sure if that's an issue on their end, or the bikes change that location from one year to the next. It's not that big a deal, tho, honestly. Just hold the rear fender up into position, and use the rearmost kick-down, along with the turndown at the front, to position the fender into where it's going to sit, and drill a new hole in the fender, through that existing hole on the bike. After that, it's again, just a matter of snugging the fenders against where they're going to mount, and drilling the corresponding hole.
Biggest issue faced: On my XT, the way they angled up the rear bumper brace, it cuts right through the area where the rear "mudflaps" would otherwise hang, so I had to cut a channel out of the mudflap, approx 1.5" by 3-4", so they could be pulled up/back, into the bikes existing fenders, for securing. Not that big a deal, but worth noting.
Again, overall pleased, the hardware mimics the OE hardware, they look like they came on the bike from the factory. Due to the spacers I chose, lol, they still don't completely cover the tires, but every little bit helps, right?
my gearcase
I was wondering if i could use outboard sae90 bottom end oil in my polaris transmission gearcase instead of the synthetic polaris gear lube
96 sportsman 400 rev limiter issue
I suspect my rev limiter is giving me a problem. When i go to reverse it dies. If I hold over ride button it doe not.I disconnect the black wire as described in another post and everything is ok in any gear, but it will not shut off.I plug black wire back in and will turn off.All my switches and indicator light are working. Any suggestions ?