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Bought a 1997 Sportsman 500 that was really neglected. Going through it piece by piece. Previous owner said he didn't know it had a low gear. Guess he didn't know the transmission needed oil to make it work either. NOw has low gear.
Need a serivice, etc. manual. Any susggestions?
Thanks Ron

Who has a proven water proof belt cover? What method waterproofed it?

Yes water Proof and have never sealed it (the way it came from factory)
Yes water Proof but I removed back side of cover and sealed it.

I have a 330 Trail Boss and a 500 HO Scrambler, can they be transported with the front up in the air allowing more trailer space?

The book says initial service not needed for 10 hrs or 200 hours. Is anyone changing their oil sooner than this? Also, is the oil from factory the same as the oil in the owners manual? Maybe Can Am wants a certain oil to stay in for 200 hrs? Picking up a new XT H10 today. Thanks.

I have no rear brake when using the Pedal - I have replaced the Master Cylinder -rear Caliper and pads , I can not get the rear Master Cylinder to build any pressure to bleed the caliper - I have tried everything I know including the leave a heavy object on the pedal overnight and still no pressure ...... I only get a a dribble of fluid from the caliper bleeder for the foot pedal !

Hi folks, I tried to search here for a front propeller shaft u-joint. I was unable to find my answer.
I am wondering if anyone knows the Napa number for the u-joint.

2005 Sportsman 500 HO

I believe both u-joints on this shaft are the same. Correct? If so I may as well change them both while I am in there.
Any info appreciated. Thanks, Keith

After years of research and not having a bike I finally pulled the trigger on a 2017 XTP 1000, I can hardly wait for it to come in and we have our annual Labor Day Dove xtravaganza coming up so there will be lots of opportunity to ride. Happy to be a part of the community and after 10 years with no bike happy to have something to ride.

Hello All,

Getting ready in September to head to Hatfield McCoy Trails for 4 days of riding. Always been an XC riding guy but just bought a 850XP LE Scrambler. Looking to build a "Must have" list for items our group will need on the trails. Love the forum to get ideas for better racks and storage for the scrambler as well as reserve gas tank placement, but really interested in what the group needs.

Already have regular items like tire plugs, air compressor, etc but interested in what everyone else says is a must have. Been reading about dust and over heating so does anyone have a neat trick for compressed water and cleaning off Radiator while on the trail? Any ideas like that would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!