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Sportsman 500 EFI clutching

So I am going through the learning curve on the clutching for my 07 sportsman 500 EFI non EBS, I installed 14" MSA diesel wheels and 27" Mega Mayhems, next came the clutch kit. I installed a EPI "mudder" clutch kit, it was ok but I felt there was more that could be done, changed to gold primary spring. This change was descent brought the engagement RPM's down, but still feel there is more than could be done lol, now I am wokring with Rick Ritter on the clutching. He is sending me some different parts to change out in the primary and secondary clutch along with a new belt he recommends, after telling him what I am looking for which is low end and midrange.

I was reffered to him by another guy who said he is a super guru on clutching on some other bikes and should be able to hook mine up, very nice guy and really listens to what you are looking for.

Anyone here used him before?

Parts should be here shortly and I will report back.
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antifreeze still in oil

I have replaced the water pump gasket and the head gasket on my 04 Sportsman 600. I had the head shaved 10,000th to ensure a clean level surface. I didn't not notice any cracks or warpage. Should I have replace the base gasket as well? Im at wits end and need advice badly before I start throwing parts in my neighbors yard out of frustration. Any suggestion would be appreciated by my neighbors.
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Sportsman 450 owner’s review

I've got a friend/new rider that thinks he might want to buy a machine. I've found a sweet deal on a practically new 2016 Sportsman 450. It's got less than 200 miles on it. I've seen where some have had a few electrical and other issues with the 450's.
My question is, are you current owners satisfied with your machines and would you buy the 450 again if you had it to do over? This guy knows nothing about atv's and is depending on me to find what he needs. I have no personal experience with the 450's.
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Where to buy a plow

I'm looking to get a snow plow for my 95 xplorer. I'm looking for recommendations for where is a good place to buy online and what brand would you recommend? Thanks
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2019 Models anybody familiar with these?

These pics come from Can Ams Website / Owners Manuals. I screen shot them from iPhone. I haven’t heard or seen anything about the Traxter Series or Maverick Tail T Series I wonder if T means turbo.

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2013 can-am outlander 650 for towing

Hi there,

I've got a 2013 can-am outlander 650 with 26.5 pitbull growlers and a Dalton clutch kit. I use my bike to tow a 12 foot aluminum with all camping gear in it during fishing trips (Food, water etc gets pretty heavy so I always tow in low).

After my most recent trip my belt has started to slip on take-off, only after I got home and moved a utility trailer around). The bike has now got 7100 KMS (4400 miles).

Any easy improvements I can make to help things out? I'm guessing I may be due for a belt change. I've replaced the one way bearings at a local parts store about a year ago and now it doesn't change gears as well - I even used that expensive white grease.

So I am thinking a new belt and can-am one-way bearings to help with gear change? Anything else that should be changed preventive wise after this mileage? I did notice quite a bit of belt dust and cleaned everything and a little while after the cleaning I noticed their was still lots of belt dust, is this normal or is the belt running too hot?

Thanks for your time! Any ideas are welcomed :)
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Bogs and no upper power

Battery went bad so I decided to rebuild the starter until I got a battery.
After the rebuild and New battery it starts just fine.
Took it for a spin, worked great for about 500 feet then loss power and it bogs down. Rode it back home full throttle 29 MPH max. Then it would pick up power all of a sudden, then loos it again. Now it is low on power all the time. Thinking I might have a loose wire to a sensor after messing around with getting the starter out? Any ideas? I don't see it throwing any codes.
2007 Rengade 800