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Another AWD question, can’t find in searches

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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2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO EFI

Thanks for the approval to join the group.

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?

Thank-You,
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X3 TT: Modded Mondays

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Starting Over–tires

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.
Big Dude
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Xmr exhaust question

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!
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Starting problem

I have a 2002 Sportsman 500 HO it stopped running checked and replaced coil,sparkplug,wire,spark plug still won't run check the pulse coil it has 96.5 ohms check fuel pump was not pumping replaced pump still won't run,checked timing,vavle adjustment it has good spark at the plug and gas is getting to the plug it also has 75 compression any help ?
Thanks for any help Paul
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Increasing weight capacity – HD springs

Hey guys, I bought a 2018 sportsman 850 SP touring model a couple weeks back and just took it out for it's first real adventure this weekend. Both the wife and I had a great time and were extremely happy with how it performed. However with both of us on board, the machine was riding pretty low.

I weigh 280, and my wife is about 170 so we're definitely shy of the 575 lbs max capacity (I know that figure includes fuel, winch, etc) but we plan to take our sportsman out camping with us in the warmer months, loading it up with potentially another 100 lbs and it'd be nice to have some of that ground clearance back. I've been researching the subject and it sounds like my best bet is to install the highlifter HD springs, and I know that the max capacity isn't just about clearance or when components start breaking, but general ride safety, and I had a few questions before I purchase anything.

  • will the springs alone regain me some clearance, or will I also need new shocks? How much might I expect?
  • how harsh will they make the ride when it's just me riding? (which will be about 50% of the time)
  • will any other components need upgrading?

I'm not looking to be able to carry a half ton with me, but I'd like to be able to load it with up to ~700 lbs of rider, gas, gear, etc without bottoming out.

Thanks very much.
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Winch mounting

I have a 2015 sportsman 570 and am putting a Koplin 2500 lbs winch on the front of it. Can I install it so the power lugs are on the left side of the ATV then just pull the pull rope all the way out and rewind it? All the videos and the instructions for the winch show the lugs on the right side. Other wise I need to get longer power cables. Thanks