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Hey guys I tried searching the forum for an all inclusive list of items to pack for a 2 day trail ride. There might be one floating around somewhere, but I couldn’t find it. This will be my first trail ride on our new defender HD8 max with my family of six. What are your guys thought on things I should definitely pack? We will be riding out and back each day so I do not believe fuel will be a problem. BTW if any of you are in the area, we are gonna ride the Doe Mountain adventure trails in mountain city, TN the last week in March.

Thought id say hello first. I have a 2001 Sportsman 500 H.O. with a plow. Just looking for parts to fix my glacier 1 snow plow swivel bracket. Hello I'll look around.

bought my gade with a 2" bracket lift from highlifter on it, finally decided im going to be taking it off. looking at the kit online it comes with tie rods, and sway bar brackets. so when i remove the actual brackets on the suspension lifting it, will i have to revert back to stock tie rods and sway bar brackets? not sure if im allowed to post links but it is the " 1.5" Signature Series Lift Kit Can-Am Outlander/Renegade " however an earlier version as my bike is a 2013 and the previous owner put it on back then. any help would be appreciated

I have a 2018 850 SP and was looking at the Polaris Lock and Ride rear box and was wondering if anybody how mounted Rotopax to the outside and if so how the box material is holding up? and maybe share so pics :nerd

Thanks for adding me!! New to the ATV world at the age of 66! Just purchased a New 2019 Outlander 650 Max Xt.

Purchased the premium trunk box and looking for video of the electrical extension install and removing the plastics to do so.

Any videos out there?

Figured I'd avoid the cold garage and hit or miss approach and research before attempting install.

I have the sheets from BRP instructions but not very clear!

Thanks.

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Service manual has differing torque method/specs for either black or silver head bolts...
Silvers came out of my engine but when I order new ones will they send Black, Silver, other??
Is one an upgrade from the other??
Does it even matter?!?

Thanks!

Just picked up this used atv,live in southern Ontario not far from Toronto.I have a few questions but one in particular is the talk of gen 1or 2 .Is that just model years or styles not really sure what you guys are talking about.

I have a 1999 Polaris 500 and all three head lights went out. When you flip the switch, nothing happens. I was wondering if anyone could help me. I know the bulbs are good. Are there any fuses or relays that I can check? If so where are they located?

Hello, i have found lots of useful info on this forum and have decided to join and hopefully continue to learn more as i go.

Recently i purchased a 2009 sportsman 850XP with a blown engine. The price was right and i have been looking for a semi long term project to keep me busy this winter.
a little bit of background:
I have a full factory service manual for this machine, very helpful. I have experience working on ATV's, cars etc. I have not fully rebuilt an engine like this one, but am confident that i will be able to do so, taking my time and having the help of a close friend who has done many engine rebuilds on dirt bikes/snowmobiles and is an auto mechanic by trade.
The machine has 2040 miles. Besides the engine, it is in good shape.The machine still has the original tires.

Where i am at right now:
the engine is pulled from the machine.

The engine is shot, the cases are broken and not usable. I believe something in the bottom end went out and caused catastrophic damage. I pulled the head and the cylinders are in good shape, no gouges or scoring. the very bottom of one cylinder is gouged from the piston rod and one piston is destroyed from the rod breaking free.

here is my plan so far:
-I have taken the engine apart and as i suspected there is nothing inside that is usable.
-Next i will be making a parts list and order the parts when needed. (this is where i would like some advise)
-find a good used set of engine cases. i would then have them honed. There is a nice set of 2017 cases for sale right now. from my research i believe these should work?
-rebuild. basically all new internals.

I am not looking to build this engine for more power than stock. this is already more power than i will likely need. My goal is to have an engine that is basically stock and reliable for normal trail riding ETC..
what i am interested in is:
- advice on what parts are recommended for this engine. factory OEM, aftermarket etc.. typically i like to go OEM but i know that inst always best
-what known issues does this engine have that i can upgrade while am doing the build. i know the crankshaft has been upgraded over the years, etc..
-while i have the engine out, what else is do you all recommend? tranny maintenance, etc..

as i get parts ordered ETC i will update, along with the questions i come up with along the way.

I know that i could buy a rebuilt/refurbished engine, however that would defeat the purpose of the project for me as i want to do the work myself, with help, learning along the way.

I am excited to be a part of these forums.