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Ladies and Gents,

Set The Stage: Thank you for taking some time to read this. This weekend I'm going to look at a 2017 Sportsman 850 SP and a 2016 XMR 1000. The XMR has about 350 miles, and doesn't appear to have been swamped. I've done a TON of research on the XMR 1000, and watched every video available on Youtube.

History: I've had a couple sport quads so those don't count, but more recently had a 2016 Polaris Highlifter 850, and just sold my 2014 Polaris 570 EPS. I loved the "go anywhere feeling" of the Highlifter, but HATED the rock hard suspension (mine also had a 2" lift), and it had a horrendous turning radius with no power steering.

How I Ride: 50% winter riding, mostly lake and deep snow. 25% plowing my driveway and playing in the snow a little. 25% spring and fall ditch riding. 25% trail riding (a lot of technical and on-trail mud - I don't look for mud holes).

Questions: The honest truth guys, is that there are SO many negative reviews and posts on the Can Am's, 1000's in general that I'm almost afraid of the bike! Are these XMR's really that bad? Should I steer clear of them? Does anyone have real world experience driving a Highlifter VS XMR 1000 (that would be amazing to hear)? I realize it's a mud bike, but does it soak up any bumps at all? How about the steering....is it a ridiculously huge turning radius? Knowing my background and riding, would you have any recommendations? Can it be somewhat enjoyable for trail riding? Or is it just too huge and obnoxious for a slightly aggressive trail/ditch ride?

Thank you guys, your feedback is invaluable!!!

What is the difference in a 2016 and 2018 highlifter edition.?

I’m no mechanic and have a dumb question. I did an oil change on my atv tonight. When refilling with new oil, I poured the oil into the opening at the top of the motor, which has a cap with an oil logo. I then couldn’t get any reading on the dipstick. Did I make a major mistake? Or will the oil settle thru the motor? Thank you for any help.

Does anyone know how to test the cdi box on a 2002 sportsman 700. The atv starts fine and idles fine but as you accelerate it will bog down as if running out of gas. I have replaced fuel pump, fuel filter ,rebuilt carb, new plugs ,compression is 160 psi both cylinders.

Does anyone know how to test the cdi box on a 2002 sportsman 700. The atv starts fine and idles fine but as you accelerate it will bog down as if running out of gas. I have replaced fuel pump, fuel filter ,rebuilt carb, new plugs ,compression is 160 psi both cylinders.

I misplaced/lost the spare key. Called the dealer to get a replacement. If you think they are proud of there motor oil try the price of a key.:eek They had the blank in stock and I had the original key. Most places charge about $2.50 to make a key. Price was $15.00.
Went to Ace Hardware; now they are not the cheapest on they goods but they do carry most anything you want. After some hunting, the clerk found a blank he thought would work. I got one, took it home and the key worked first and every time. New key cost me $3.28:angel

The key blank is marked X117 and YH48

I'm in need of an electrical diagram for a 2005 polaris predator 50cc. It was cranking, but now it doesn't crank anymore. Anyone send me a copy?

Hello. From NE Oklahoma. Have a 2004 Outlander Max 400 HO. My wife & I ride 1-2 times per year in SW Colorado. Great machine for 14 years with plenty of power & few problems. Just bought, in August, 2018 Maverick Trail 1000 DPS.
Put about 150 miles on it in late September in Lake City, Co. Front end started to grind intermittently. Couldn't visually see anything wrong but after reading the forum about folks finding no to little oil in the front diff upon delivery I checked the front diff oil & appeared to be pretty low. Have taken to dealer but of course it wouldn't grind for them but they are checking it out. Hopefully low diff oil is the problem but confidence is not high that the dealer will find the problem. Lesson learned, if you even buy new, CHECK ALL FLUIDS!.

Does anyone know for sure if you unplug your speedo head to remove it and clean the lens if it looses its mileage,I know the hours are held in the ecm but not sure about mileage...Any help appreciated...I need to do this right away...TIA

I have a 4” lift kit with HD springs, Axles, the whole works. Not I’d like to put taller tires with wide wheel. The current setup is factory 25x8x12 in the front and 25x10x12 in the rear. I’d like to go with 28x10x12/14 in the front and 28x12x12/14 in the rear. What offset do I need for the new wheels?


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