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So I finally got to take the new to me 15 outlander 800 xmr for its maiden ride I was doing some cleaning off in a stream and noticed some milky looking fluid in my vent tube so I'm assuming I've got some water in the diff. I'm looking for some suggestions on how to flush the fluid out. I plan on draining the fluid and switching from vent lines to bellows to rule out the vent line leaking. Should I drain the fluid then put some cheap 75w-90 in it run it again and then drain it and put the recommended 75w-140 in? I called around some and the shops I called said they get the diff good and got then drain the fluid and put new in but I'm not convinced that all the water would be gone.

New here. Have an ‘11 sportsman. Lights were working, now I get nothing not even brake lights. Is there a relay or fuse some where to check?


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I took my 2007 Polaris Outlaw 500 out yesterday afternoon and somehow the chain got some slack and completely mangled the sprocket. Also as a result it snapped the foot shifter clean off at the case. So I was wondering if there’s anyone out there who has encountered something similar. The shaft that the foot shifter bolts on to is totally broken off and there is no way to reattach except for installing a whole new shaft for the shifter to bolt on to. Seems like you may have to tear down the whole bottom end of the engine. Any one has this problem or any ideas on how to go about fixing it?

How does everyone clean the black plastics on their bikes?

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Just finished replacing the choke cable on a 2005 Sportsman 400 I was working on this weekend (I buy and sell them on the side to make riding more financially neutral). Anyways, I got stuck trying to take off the 12mm nut on the side of the carb, and wanted to offer a new solution that I don't think any have suggested yet. Because I was replacing the entire cable, it didn't matter if I cut it--so I did, right next to the 12mm nut. After doing this, a 12mm 1/4" drive deep socket fit over the nut with no clearance issues. Took less than 2 minutes total with a cost of about $15 for the new cable. My advice to anybody that's trying to completely remove a carb would be to order a used cable on eBay for $15, save yourself some time and just cut it so you can remove it quickly. Easy, simple solution. Notching a wrench is a much more refined solution--just wanted to share what I did in case you don't have the tools or skills to notch a wrench!

Hello Polaris folks
My 2002 Polaris Sportsman 700 has a centralized hilliard , not on the hubs and my switch lights up fine, indicators for gears and all work in cluster but no speedometer speed reading. I would like to know how to test front gear case before taking it out. I have voltage on the two pin connector ( only one white connector). I have it up on stands and it just got fresh polaris oil ( yes right stuff) .. Apologies if it's already in forms but every search I do talks about hubs, I don't have wires on or near my struts. Thanks

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I am having some issues with my sportsman 500 4x4 system.

It shows that it is in 4x4 but to get it to kick in, i have to spin the tires on ice or mud and then it will grind really hard on the front and kick in.

Any idea what the issue could be?

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Looking at putting an aftermarket 2" receiver hitch on my 2013 sportsman 850 HO EPS.
Any suggestions?

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I have been wanting to replace my stock tires on my 2015 1000 XTP--12” Beadlock, I had read everything till my eyes watered--you know what I mean. I had settled on the Kinda Bearclaw HRT as the best for me. Desert to Mountain trails in the west. Then I read something that HRTs tend to leak with Beadlock wheels. I emailed Kenda with the question and they said that, indeed the HRTs do leak with Beadlock--They don’t know why. So Back to the drawing board--Let’s see, there were Zillas, Grim Reapers, Reptiles--What would work best for me--I have had very poor luck with the stocks. Flats, sidewall fails. I've had Big Horns and thery are bullet proof but lack lateral stability--Still I miss them. So what the best all around 12” tire for my 1K XTP ? Sand, Hard pack, Rocks--no mud. Kinda of course recommends their new Mastadon AT-- Blackwater evolution? TerraCross? Overwhelmed.
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I am curious if it will hurt to drive the 2016 570 xmr in water and mud with the clean out plug out of my stock exhaust. I have lost it and can’t find a replacement anywhere. Also... I kinda like how it sounds without it in. If anyone can answer this it would be great, or if anyone has info how to get a replacement. I’ve called two shops to no avail. Thanks in advance!