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Ranger 500 belt slipping

I am working on a Ranger 500 EFI that is slipping the belt. Put a new OEM belt on it with the same results. The primary clutch seems to be working fine, I did pull it apart and clean it out. My question is how do I determine if the secondary clutch is working properly?

I have a clutch press coming, but I tried my tire bead breaker (very lightly) to see if I could compress it enough to get the c-clip out and it didn't seem to want to move.......
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Sportsman 450/570 Right side excessive heat ASA-17-01

I just received a service bulletin for a RH side panel close-off kit. Enough complaints were submitted (including my own) for Polaris to correct this excessive heat issue. Here's the rub...my dealer told me that unless you receive a notice from Polaris....dealers probably won't contact the registered owner. If you have this bike and don't like the heat...contact your dealer......just a heads up.....

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2013 Renegade 800r Rad Fan

Alright, long story short. This is my first Can Am. I've had the bike out for one run so far, which consisted of a lot of mud. Before taking the bike out, I noticed the rad fan was not in the best operating condition. At the end of the run, right when I was loading it into the trailer, it seized up. I have one on order, should be here within the next two days.

Does anyone have a DIY on how to remove the fan without removing the plastics, or rad? With just a quick glance, I can see the obvious four bolts ( one on each corner ) I pulled those out, but it is still in there solid. I didn't have much time to look at it before leaving for work. If anyone could give me any tips, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys!
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Kibles in Colorado

I have a 1999 Sportsman 500. Only 200 miles. It died and won't restart. Cranks fine, no fire. Checked and has one spark when starts to crank, nothing while cranking, then one spark when stop cranking. Any ideas?
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2017 sportsman 570 dies when wet

Hello,

Brand new 0 miles. Went on the first ride, it was raining the entire time, so the atv was pretty wet.

went through a big puddle, maybe as high as the tires or less, but splashed really good.

ATV died right after puddle, but started right up. Then would not rev up past 1/4 the way. 2 minutes later would rev 1/2 way ..

Withhin 10 minutes would rev 100%. everything was fine after that.

Was that a wet belt ? wet spark plug ?



later in the day it dies again, going through a smaller puddle, started right up, and revved fine.


Any help ? ideas ?

Can a wet belt cause the atv to shutoff ? or is something else going on ?
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Suspect Bad Battery

Hi all, hoping someone can verify my thoughts on this, my 2014 570 died yesterday on a 40 mile ride, EPS steering warning light, overheated coolant and HiLo warning. Towed it 15 miles back to trailhead. 500 +/- miles on it, but original battery. I keep it on a battery tender so there was no "slow" starting indication before.
I imagine if battery is shot, the EPS and cooling fan won't work and running with lights on stole any charging power? Any thoughts appreciated!
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How do I know if my 850 is ok ?

After riding for hours Saturday, I slipped into a mud hole that I thought was like all the rest (about a foot or so deep). Once I realized it's depth, it was too late. My 850 shut off only after the rear end was under water up to the middle of my seat (back lower than the front). The front 12" of seat, tank, handlebars, and headlights were out of water. After winching out, I checked the air filter. All was dry. I gave it a few minutes and turned it over. After 5 to 7 seconds, it fired up and seemed to run well.

What if any concerns should I have???

Thanks,
John