Category: Forum News

Hey Guys, I picked up this cool little gauge of eBay for $10 and fitted to 2015 Sportsman 570. It fits in where the older model had the choke. I did have to make the hole a little bigger. I wired it into the 12 volt outlet on the light pod. Cheers.Attachment 99281Attachment 99289


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Attached Thumbnails

   

What is the secret in getting to and removing the oil filter from a 2017 Sportsman 450 HO? The cap wrenches I tried didn't work (kept slipping off cuz i could not get them to fit square). I attempted access from the right side. Access to it is impossible. Help.

Hey Guys, I picked up this cool little gauge of eBay for $10 and fitted to 2015 Sportsman 570. It fits in where the older model had the choke. I did have to make the hole a little bigger. I wired it into the 12 volt outlet on the light pod. CheersAttachment 99257Attachment 99265


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Attached Thumbnails

   

I recently started tearing down the 2000 magnum 500 I purchased a few weeks ago and figured out why it was sold as a 'seized' atv.

When I took the clutches and covers off, I saw what looks like the balancer sticking out through a hole in the engine case.

I removed the engine and have started to tear it down as well. I'm waiting on a set of 12 point sockets from amazon so I can't get the head off of the engine until they arrive tomorrow.

Aside from a new engine case and likely a balancer (so far), I still plan on trying to make this engine run again.

At what point will it be no longer be worth trying to bring this engine back to life or am I already past that point and don't realize it?

What other damage should I be looking for and at what point does it just become not a smart idea to continue?

Hey Guys!

Figured I'd post up my newest video here where I take the time to discuss some of the issues owners are running across with these winches on their Can-Am's and I provide some helpful tips. This video also highlights the disassembly process and hopefully will help out some owners on this forum.

https://youtu.be/-MBeB_YElMI

I sold my 2012 Can Am Outlander XT 1000 with 465 miles on it last year, and now I am in the market for another, an XT or XTP, would like a Max version, but will look at one person rides. NOT looking for a dedicated mud machine, prefer one from in nice condition with low miles at a decent price. I am in the Chattanooga, TN area, and do not mind driving to get the right ride at good price. Add pictures info and price to what you have, or you can text me info and pics if you'd like too, 423-584-0124. Thanks in advance, TNRon.

I am looking for cheep mods for the older sportsmans if you have anything suggestions I am all ears thanks in advance [emoji16]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've been working on a 95 Magnum I just purchased and have an issue with it running lean. I found that it wouldn't run past idle, it would spit/sputter and backfire when trying to rev up past 1/4 throttle. I took the carb off and found that the Main Jet had fell out into the fuel bowl. I was concerned that maybe the carb was just tired and ordered a new one. Same symptoms only not as bad with the new carb. It will run but really boggy and doesn't seem to rev up at WOT. It doesn't backfire and sputter now Idles fine. When I restrict the air flow a little going into the air box it does wind up more at WOT. I've checked the clamps on the inlet and outlet of the carb, the adapter from the carb to the cylinder etc. I've sprayed carb/choke cleaner around all the connections with no success on find an air leak. The new carb has a 145 Main jet and the old had a 127.5. I moved the clips on the Jet Needle down to the bottom. Not sure what else to check? What would the symptoms of a failing fuel pump be?

Recently bought my first Polaris sportsman. It’s a 02 sportsman 700. Going thru the atv and doing the maintenance and found coolant mixed in with the oil. Are they known for headgaskets? I was told it was most likely the mechanical water pump seal. I have the seals ordered and already torn down to that point. Any advice?

Last sunday 1/21/18 5 of us went for good ride, stopped in pit 1/4 way into ride, got to the thicker trail and a branch swiped my vid camera off helmet. I found it missing about half way through the course we were taking. today Monday morning I went back with my son to find it. I drove the 400EX and he drove the blaster we can make that run in half the time plus I had good idea where I lost it. We did find it right in middle of endure path. When it was brushed off 4 other quads ran over the top of it pretty funny at end of vid the other quads going over it. I cut about 30 minutes out of vid.

I will have to come back and load the vid.