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Hi guys, i bought a 97 magnum 425 for real cheap. It had been sitting for God knows how many years... has about 5000 miles on it. Great shape just faded and REALLY dirty. I've repaired a bunch of things and found the original reason it was parked (exhaust lobe was completely flat). Had I read around that would have been the first thing I checked lol

anyways, I've got it running great. Still fighting with the idle a little, sometimes it's high sometimes it's low... but overall it's running great. Here's my questions, hopefully someone can help!

When it idles low, shifts into forward or reverse great. No problem at all. When it's idling higher, it grinds like crazy trying to shift to either. Shut the bike off and shifts either way no problem. I've adjusted the linkages per the manual until my head explodes... right where it is seems to be the sweet spot. One turn either direction and it will shift to F but grind shifting to reverse, or vice versa. Are these things really that damn picky about the linkage or am I missing something?

Secondly, runs great and rides great. Trans behaves wonderfully... smooth plenty of power. I've changed the trans oil. Oil is nice and clean but there's consistently a pile of glitter on the dipstick magnet when I remove it. I can wipe it 2 or 3 times and after that it doesn't pick up any more. Until I ride it again. I've only ridden it short trips around the property (couple miles at a time) and nothing over about 30mph until I get new tires on it. But I suspect the glitter is from the grinding when shifting into gear vs. Internal issues due to how smooth it rides. There's a little whine noise but nothing I would consider abnormal. After watching a few YouTube videos of people riding the same quad it doesn't sound any different... quieter if anything. Any ideas of what might be causing the glitter that wouldn't affect performance or drivability? Or do you agree that it's probably just from the shifter grinding? I'd rather not pull it apart if I don't have to. Might just try to change the oil a few more times to try and flush whatever it is out and start fresh. I have absolutely no idea of the history of this thing...

Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm just not real familiar with this machine.

Hey everyone, i recently acquired a 2002 Scrambler 500 4x4 freedom edition. I knew the transmission had a leak and that it would need to be fixed. im having a hard time finding videos on servicing the scrambler 500 in general. I do have a Haynes Manual but it covers 7 different ATVs, so finding specific information on 1 ATV is very difficult.

So, I need to pull the transmission and fix the leak. from what i can tell its been leaking a while as its covered in black greasy dirt. from what i can tell its leaking near or around the seal in the rear of the transmission that holds the bolt that goes throught the whole transmission.

I can also only see 3 bolts that hold the transmision in place plus the ouput shaft which i dont know how that comes out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone interested in going?

https://events.geisinger.org/eventdetails.cfm?id=10193

When 09/09/2017 - 09/09/2017
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Cost Per Person $ 30.00
Description
The Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in Coal Township along with the Anthracite Trail Riders will host a 60-mile trail ride to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger.
The 6th annual ride will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 9 and will include a 30-mile loop in Zerbe Township. ATV, UTV, RTV, dirt bikes and dual sport operators are invited to participate.
Riders need a securely-fastened helmet with eye protection, proper clothing and foot attire. Kids 12 years and older may participate as an operator with completed ATV Safety Training Course and supervision and consent of a parent/guardian.
No one under 12 years of age may be an operator. Kids 12 and under can be passengers with supervision and consent of a parent/guardian and securely fastened side-by-side with proper safety attire. Manufactured two-up machines are accepted. No passengers on single machines. No aftermarket seating intended for passenger will be accepted.


Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for kids 18 and under (Parents/Guardian signed consent required). All registrations received on or before Aug. 23 will include a chicken barbecue lunch. Day-of registration will begin at 8 a.m., but lunch tickets will not be available the day of the event. Event t-shirts can be pre-ordered online for $10 each. T-shirts will be available for pick up the day of the event.
Registration is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Park closes at 5 p.m.

Call 570.648.2626 or 1.800.322.5437
Registration 07/10/2017 - 08/23/2017
Where Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area
Pennsylvania 125
Shamokin, PA 17872

This is my 1st new ATV. I purchased a 2017 Sportsman 570 EPS in indy RED Wednesday. I purchased my 1st used ATV last Fall a 500 Predator. Been on a couple of weekend trips and new I needed a 4x4. So far love the sportsman. Always had snowmobile and have a 2018 coming in another month or so.

See my video of taking delivery and getting ready to ride:

Hi there. I hope all is well in your Polaris world. I have a 2015 570 SP with 560 miles that has developed a loud clicking noise from the left rear when turning left. When driving straight or turning to the right, the noise seems to go away or greatly lessen. It starts just off center to left and gets louder the harder the left turn. I just noticed it over the weekend after riding about 50 miles at Tall Pines in western New York. The drivetrain has always been noisy and I brought it to the attention of my selling dealer when it was brand new. They told me it was the drive chain and it would lessen as the chain stretches and the tensioner moves to the next notch. The noise now seems like the worsening of the original noise but I can be sure. Im in the automotive service business and I would guess it could be a cv joint but Im wondering on why a rear joint would be making noise only when turning??? Any thoughts is greatly appreciated!!!

Came on today after a ride. It is idling around 1700 rpm, won't shift as a result. Cel disappeared today but problems did not. Im not sure how to check codes on this model either. Any suggestions on common causes for this problem? Sounds like a harness short off the top of my head but without a code I don't know where to start.

Hey y'all, On my 2000 Magnum 500 I polished the speedometer lens because it was hard to see through, Now that i can see i noticed that the mileage is very dim you can hardly see it. Is there a way to get it brighter?Maybe the led's are wore out? Also' when i shift from neutral to any gear it grinds and clunks hard. The idle speed is correct and Im at a dead stop whenever i shift. The linkage is also adjusted correctly.I bought this used and i don't have a owners or service manual, so any help will be appreciated.

I have a friend who bought a new 570 last summer, hasn't ridden it much yet because of work, just over 50 miles. Anyway, she had a issue with the winch not spooling cable in, took it to the dealer, they fixed it, but called her and said her rear end was destroyed! She said she heard no noise, wasn't having any issues, they said you didn't hear it clicking? I haven't seen it yet, but sounds weird to me, she doesn't drive it fast because so far she's been riding it near our cabins and it a 15 MPH limit in the area. Of course it just out of warranty, telling her it going to cost $600 to fix. Anyone else had an issue with the rear diff?