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Hey, I have a 2012 Polaris Sportsman 400 H.O.

Its been driving perfectly up until today, I was driving through a trail and when I got out of the trail I noticed that it sounded wrong, I let off the throttle and the bike slowed down, but it didn't completely stop like it normally does. This wasn't a problem, but a bit after that I tried to switch gears into reverse and it refused to budge. I had to turn the atv off, put it into park while it was off, and then turn it back on and move it into reverse. After that, I needed to put it into high again, but the problem ensued, so I had to turn the atv off and repeat the process to move it into gear. I figured that if I let it sit for a bit maybe the engine would cool down, but after turning the bike off and letting it sit for about 2 hours it's still happening, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Damp forest trail tonight, went through many water/ mud holes tire height, one hour ride or so, anything to do on the quad to prevent damage?
I hosed all mud down, but then what needs to be done? (other than greasing the zerks?)

Also, I wonder, I gave it some hell, and at some point I got stuck nose down in a ditch, eventually winched myself out, but on the way back, the quad engine died on idle, always had to keep some throttle to keep it going. Any clue why?

thanks

Damp forest trail tonight, went through many water/ mud holes tire height, one hour ride or so, anything to do on the quad to prevent damage?
I hosed all mud down, but then what needs to be done? (other than greasing the zerks?)

Also, I wonder, I gave it some hell, and at some point I got stuck nose down in a ditch, eventually winched myself out, but on the way back, the quad engine died on idle, always had to keep some throttle to keep it going. Any clue why?

thanks

Hey guys I have a 01 polaris sportsman 500ho last week I had changed out the water pump seal put everything back together filled it back up with coolant and now is overheating thought it was the hot lamp sensor changed it didn't help thought it was the thermostat took the guts out of that didn't help thought was the fan straight wired it didn't help I'm at a loss someone help note before doing the seal I didn't have any problems with overheating it was just leaking out the weap hole

I finally got around to ordering new shocks for my ride. I ended up going with stage 3 Elka’s. I ordered them from I-shock. They were $25 cheaper then direct from Elka plus free shipping! The guy I spoke with , Darren or Darryl? can’t remember, was super helpful and explained all the differences between the stages. If for any reason I don’t like how they are setup, or they make a mistake,once I install them they have a satisfaction guarantee and I can send them back and they will set them up different. All my research seemed to show you get better customer service compared to ordering direct thru Elka. He said build time is about 10 business days. Could be a bit sooner but that’s the time frame they have to tell ppl. This should be the last mod I will be doing. Or not who knows??!!


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Sup guys!! I have a 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO and I am looking for a new or rebuilt carburetor. Any advice/help will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance

2015 Outlander 1000

2015 Outlander XTP 1000

Hello!

First post here and looking to maybe purchase my first ATV.. a Polaris Trail Boss 325. I've been storing 2 ATVs for a friend for a while and now he is looking to sell them. I can't afford the Sportsman he is looking to sell but am interested in the Trail Boss. I'm not much of a mechanic but I can do basic things like change my brakes, oil, etc. with the help of YouTube. Just wanting to run this potential purchase by folks here to see if I should snag this thing up or run the other way!

Anyways, the thing starts right up and seems to run great. I only have a couple questions about it that hopefully you all can help!

1. It has some goofy "lines to nowhere" that maybe make more sense to those who are more mechanically savvy. I was told they are some type of vent for the fuel system. Is this "normal?" I will attempt to attach the 3 photos. 3rd photo shows what I believe to be the origin of the "lines to nowhere." 1st photo shows one of the lines. 2nd photo shows the line that hangs down below the ATV. If this is normal or a proper "hack" could I cut this line a bit shorter so it doesn't drag on the ground?

2. The foot brake doesn't work. It goes to the floor and no braking occurs. It does, however, spring back up normally like it should. In my scanning of this site and others it seems that I should try to bleed the brake lines to troubleshoot this first? Expensive fix? Something I could likely remedy myself?

3. The Trail Boss doesn't have much power in reverse. I had to back it over a small curb to get into the barn and it just sputtered and couldn't do it. I got a bit of a running start backwards and it had no problem. Is this typical or something I should look into?

Lastly, per NADA Guides it looks like low retail on this particular year/model (base) is $595 with average retail being $780. What would you folks offer, knowing what you do about the 3 concerns I listed.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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I have a clanging noise coming from the front right side of my scrambler. Started about a month ago seems to be getting worse. After every ride I tear down the whole entire front end check the bearings and grease them check tie rod ends and check the ball joints everything seems fine. There's no play in the shaft I know noises from the differential went on a lift. I really am at a loss sounds mostly like a link of chain rattling around on the rim that's about the best I can do to describe it any ideas