Scrambler Clutching VS Sportsman Cluthing

I’m looking at purchasing a new four wheeler and I was wondering if there is any difference in the clutching like engagement RPM and shift points between the 2018 sportsman 1000 and the Scrambler 1000? I have ridden a Sportsman an am looking for a more sporty ride. I don’t use it for work I’m chasing my boys on dirt bikes through the woods so handling and responsiveness is top of my list.

Thanks for the help!

Decals, BRP and CanAm

Looking for a reliable or verified decals source for BRP, 800 Outlander XT (2004 or 5) and CanAm 400 Outlander XT (2006)

Checked with the NEW dealer in my area and their parts desk was unable to support BRP info.

Best to all who reply, Gary. (Flying by the seat of my pants)

Decals, BRP and CanAm

Looking for a reliable or verified decals source for BRP, 800 Outlander XT (2004 or 5) and CanAm 400 Outlander XT (2006)

Checked with the NEW dealer in my area and their parts desk was unable to support BRP info.

Best to all who reply, Gary. (Flying by the seat of my pants)

2018 front pinion cover issues?

I was just curious if any of you guys have seen or heard of any problems/failures of the new and improved 2018+ pinion covers?
I debated on replacing mine immediately with aftermarket but the new model covers are steel now rather than aluminum so I haven't. I haven't seen or heard anything about the new machines and just wondered if any of you have.

Battery drain or normal?

2015 Sportsman 1000 Touring

Condition: Intermittent no start. Charge battery and it is OK for a while. Sometimes it will go weeks especially if run long afer start. Occasionally it would start, idle for warmup, drive 1/4 mile shut down and no restart. Charging system tests fine. Parasitic load test OK but with a catch.


I noticed at key off my Power Commander remained energized. Watched it and found that at around 20 minutes it timed out and shut down. Removing either the fuel pump fuse, EFI fuse, EFI relay or unplugging the ECM shut down the draw until next key on when it repeated.


During this period the draw was approx. 80-90ma. I found with my Amp Hound that 8ma was from the fuel pump circuit and 70-80 was on the EFI circuit. I went through plug by plug trying to shed the load. Unplugging the fuel pump made no difference. If memory serves I found that 20 ma was the PC-V and 40ma was the IAC with a 20ma base load that I never found.

My battery is suspect. I have replaced it with the 30ah unit that these things really should come with. I'm thinking that I'll be fine now, but I wonder about that 20 minute retained load? Is this just normal or is there something in my ECM that is staying alive for that time?

2017 850 Spark Arrestor

Hey guys,

I recently removed my spark arrestor and the bike has ran much better since.
Is there any reason that I should replace it? Once I removed it, it fell right apart in my hands. So as of now, I am running without it.

Thanks in advance.