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Hello. Just got back from 15 days in the woods chasing elk.

Defender worked well. However, one "gremlin" showed up a few days into my hunt.

While driving on decent FS roads, I had no issues. 20+ mph. However, when I moved onto smaller, somewhat rougher roads where my speed was reduced, say 12-15 mph, Hi Temp warning light came on.

Radiator is clean. Fan turns freely when I checked with my hand. Coolant level was full. I checked the fuse, however, it's a solid fuse, so I can't visually see if it was blown.

I think the cooling fan is not kicking on. I ran it on idle in camp and within 20 minutes, the Hi Temp warning appeared again. I never heard the cooling fan kick on.

Is it possible the cooling fan has failed aready after less than 100 miles? I'm a bit surprised and was frustrated a bit. Was afraid to drive it and pretty much was regulated to just driving major FS roads. Otherwise, it sat at camp for the most part as I didn't want to be stranded miles from camp. :sad

Anything else I should check before driving the 35 miles to dealership.

Thanks.

I have a 2004 Ranger that is acting strange. When driving the engine quits suddenly. No sputtering, just quits. If its rolling I only have to turn the key off then on and it restarts. If stopped, I turn the key and engage the starter motor and it starts again. I've replaced the fuel pump and it didn't help. I've checked the wires to the key switch. Any ideas?

I have a 2004 quest xt that has issues after warming up and running for some time. It just bogs down as if starving for fuel. Will shutoff and to restart need to leave choke on full and the engine will run until choke is push in and it dies again. Any help would be appreciated. Have changed the fuel pump and checked out the reserve/off/tank switch. Can see no issues with the rubber membrane between the engine and the carb. Drained the carb. Cleaned the air filter and reoiled. How does one know if the air filter is bad?

Today we received a 2011 RZR 900 engine for remanufacture/rebuild from a great group of people at a Polaris dealer in Tennessee.
This one has cracked cases, bearing journal damage, bent crank balance shaft, rod damage, ect
We will be posting pics of the process start to finish so you can see we do it right the first time.

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Just installed a storage box with my fabricated mounts to the renny. Getting ready for the long fall ride at the end of October.

'16 Renegade 850 Xxc

Well, been hearing a lot of people chat about NOT liking there engine brake. Would like to here if there are any out there who have removed there's and what they thought about it.
1) Did you like it out
2) Did you leave it out
3) Was it that bad on brakes
4)Was it better or worse for technical riding
5)Was it better at slow speeds without that terrible drag on decal..

I think this would be a good helpful topic for many...

Have a great day...And please add your experiences...

I have a 2004 Ranger that is acting strange. When driving the engine quits suddenly. No sputtering, just quits. If its rolling I only have to turn the key off then on and it restarts. If stopped, I turn the key and engage the starter motor and it starts again. I've replaced the fuel pump and it didn't help. I've checked the wires to the key switch. Any ideas? I'm not sure if this is the place for this post....

Hey, The lady my wife works for has a 2001 Polaris sportsman 400 that needs a new wheel bearing. I've never worked on one of these so was wondering if anybody knew any what this may entail. Is it just tire off, caliper off, axle nut, and hub? Any hidden gremlins that will give me a headache? Ive had the unfortunate privilege of working on cars since I was 16 but this is my first time working on an atv. Thanks for your help.