Steele Creek Youth ATV Race Report

Steele Creek served as round three of the 2019 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, an AMA National Championship. It took place March 27 and 28 at the Steele Creek Park and Family Campground. This race is also known for elevation change, with long uphill and downhill sections. In short, it has plenty of elements that make it a traditional-style off road race.

Engine/Frame Cleaning

So my bike took a bad hit last year and it took me a long time to fix it but during this time it was unmovable so I had no way to properly clean it up. So as you may have guess it has mud stains everywhere. Now I know how to clean up the wheels and the plastics but no idea how to clean up the frame or the engine itself. Is there any way to help it out some so doesn't look like brown crap all the time.

Rear Bearing Problems

im having an issue with my sons ATV, its a 2008 Polaris Trailboss 330.

The Rear Axle bearings keep breaking
I've replaced them twice so far with new seals, bearings and the inner race part.
I also replaced the large Axle Nut on the left side.

Anyone know what the issue might be?

2002 Sportsman 700 twin oil pressure

Hi all,

I pulled a 2002 Sportsman 700 out of my parents shed, it had been at least 8 years since it was last used. I was able to get it running without much work and went for a ride. After the ride I had a nice rainbow oil slick (it was a wet ride) under the 4 wheeler and the oil was low so I did an oil change to see if I can track any leaks. After doing the oil change I ran the motor to fill the filter, shut it down, pulled the dipstick to check the oil and had oil spray everywhere out of the dipstick tube. Is this normal is is the oil pressure too high? I did refill the oil, ran it again then let it sit for a couple minutes and slowly pulled the dip stick, there was slight pressure but no oil spraying.

I know just enough about ATV motors to be dangerous and do my own basic maintenance so any help would be appreciated.

Building a scrambler

Well I’m in the process of getting my brothers highlifter out of the garage so I can start on my other brothers 2018 scrambler 1000. I ordered the frame braces front and rear and also the differential brace and front diff cover. This one will probably get a snorkel, 4” portals and 33” tires with 20s. Any other mods I’m missing in between? Getting some 28’s for the time being until he can save up for the portals and 33s.


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Ignition wire hot

Have a 2013 sportsman 500 ho and recently had a problem with the main fuse blowing when I turned the key to start the rig. But I resolved that by changing the ignition out. It started fine for a few weeks than I went to start it today and it wouldn’t turn over. When I turned the key to start it the red/black wire coming out of the kill switch would smoke. The wire was also hot coming out of the ignition. Don’t know what to do about it. Any advice?

Ignition Issues

I have a 1999 Xplorer 300.
It will not run. I bought it not running.
When cranking over, it backfires out of the exhaust and intake.
Using a timing light, I noted timing mark on the flywheel is about 12 degrees past the stationary mark. This is done with the spark plug removed and grounded to the engine. It does give a healthy spark.
I have tested the mag coil, ignition coil and spark plug wire and all the ohm values are correct.
Is this normal for the timing to be retarded during cranking or is this an indication of a timing issue.
Thanks in advance for any input and advice.
Denny

hadr shifting 2004 magnum 330

just rebuilt this quad this winter has been really well taken care of aside from poor oil change regiment.
she runs great but I noticed its difficult to shift into and out of all the gears. it will go in it just requires to much force. my 2001 xplorer is more or less effortless shifting. ive changed all the fluids w/ factory recommended Polaris oils. is there a specific lube that goes into the shifter unit im not aware of? anyone familiar w/ an issue like this? thanks

Sway brace

Finally fixed the sway brace from moving to the right. It became a problem after I installed the 29" tires. I got a 1" washer and cut it into thirds. Centered up the brace and welded one on each side outside the mount brackets.

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