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Apparently there's a defect with some 850SP Touring models called the "Phantom ECU Light." There's no fix. The symptom is a Check Engine Light and no ability to get into Diagnostic Mode nor any error codes. Of course mine has it. The ECU was changed out and all was well for about a week, then for no reason the Check Engine Light came on. Polaris and a local dealer are working on swapping the bike out for a 1000XP. Cost is TBA.:sad

I've been lurking and using this great site for awhile. I finally ran into a repair I was not able to find info by searching for this model. I am not sure of the exact year, but I believe this model was only manufactured from 2000-2002. I have been unsuccessful at finding an online VIN decoder. I have extensive experience working on auto's, but have never torn into a Polaris before. I am about to start the process of pulling parts off to remove the carb and clean the cooling system so now would be the time to address the leaking oil seal on the front output shaft.

Has anyone replaced this seal on their rig before? Is this seal just like an auto oil seal where it is pryed out and a new one tapped in? Does Polaris have this setup where a special tool is needed? Please share the link if you have stumbled across any good write-ups on this. Finally, any recommendations for legit online parts suppliers that offer good pricing and maybe good parts diagrams for ordering?

I appreciate any help!

Colleagues, anyone know what product should I use to treat the fiberglass back box? It has caught a lot of sun and now it stings whenever it touches. Sportsman 500 EFI

My last ride, I bottomed out the front end (as usual - haven't been able to get the spacers in) but this time my skid plates literally broke off the machine! One bolt actually ripped through the frame.

I need to pick up some replacement hardware, but there are almost a dozen options to choose from. Bolts I'll get ah HD, I just need 2 of the clamps. Anyone know which ones to order?

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I have a stock 2016 sportsman 450 HO and I am looking to upgrade some things on it. I want to get the most out of this bike and make it as fun as possible to drive. Finding parts for it seem kinda difficult for some reason. I am looking for an
Aftermarket exhaust and air intake for it and can't seem to find one. Do parts for a 570 fit on it fine? Such as an exhaust or intake. Also I plan on flashing the ecu after I do these upgrades to get the most power I can. Any thoughts on this ???

Riding my 2004 Polaris Predator 500 this weekend and noticed the engine cut out. I noticed the one-way oil valve bolt backed completely out!! Almost all the oil came out of the engine. engine would not start. I took the engine apart and noticed there was a huge score on the side of the sleeve and the piston. Would this cause the engine not to start at all not even a pop. I tried adding gas to the engine through the carburetor with a spray bottle without even a pop. confirmed I do have spark. I did not do a compression test with a tester. However it did blow my thumb out of the spark plug hole with no problem. I removed the head, checked all the valves, valves were perfectly fine. Valve seats were also fine. I am just wondering if the scored piston is something that will cause this problem entirely. Or if there is something else wrong. Prior to this I had no issues.

wondering whats everyone running for clutch kits,in my 2010 850 i ran daltons kit with 28 zillas seem decent still loss some bottom and top end tho,planning on doin the same to my 12 850,runn 28s tires,not full on mudding just all around performance kit i would like to try thanks scott

yes i recently bought 2012 850 xp eps limited was a steal of a deal with only 1800 kms,with that being said before i went to look at it i was assuming it was 850 HO,when get tho i do not see the little HO sticker maf date says 01/11/11,i thought anything made after the 6 month would of been next years model?i had the 2010 850xp eps treated me well with 7500 miles,i know the intake is different is there a clear way to tell or does it have to be made in 2012 thanks scott

Sorry for all the newbie questions. I just upgraded my old 2007 Outlander 500 XT to a SLIGHTLY used 2016 Outlander Max 1000R. My old machine came with a wired winch remote. I don't see anything like that on my new one. Does it exist and I just haven't found it yet or no remote available? Thanks.

I have a stock 2016 sportsman 450 HO and I am looking to upgrade some things on it. I want to get the most out of this bike and make it as fun as possible to drive. Finding parts for it seem kinda difficult for some reason. I am looking for an
Aftermarket exhaust and air intake for it and can't seem to find one. Do parts for a 570 fit on it fine? Such as an exhaust or intake. Also I plan on flashing the ecu after I do these upgrades to get the most power I can. Any thoughts on this ???