So I have a 2008 sportsman 500 ho 2x with efi and the on demand awd. The front dif is messed up. I’m wondering if it’s possible to trade out this awd crap to the old style that engages in the hubs. I have a parts machine that is the old style that has everything on it I’d need. And I own a machine shop/welding shop. I’ve fixed everything else on this bike including all the wiring that was broken up by the handlebars. Everything is now working as it should except the 4x4 system. The switch is working. And I’m getting power/ground down to the plug at the diff. However. I’m not getting any 4x4 lights on the pod. Was told by the previous owner that the dealer said it was the actuator on the diff. Of course they tried to sell them a dif and the labor to do it but he didn’t go for it. Gave it to me instead (long story). Anyway. I’m wondering if the old style magnetic hubs just run off of a constant 12volts when the 4x4 is turned on. Would it be possible to swap this over to the old style diff that is locked in all the time(spinning) and just use the hubs to take it out of 4 wheel drive when needed? Just a thought. I know it sounds like a lot of work. But I like to experiment. And I have all the parts needed. I’ve included a pic of what the bike looked like when I picked it up lol. And a pick of some of the wiring. Wow it was bad. Not cut. But broken. Like the wire jacket is to brittle from the factory. She was a mess. (The reason it was free). It looked like this because some kid said he could fix it for him and then preceaded to leave it out side for a year all taken apart and someone started pulling parts off it. Ugh. One of the other reasons it sat for so long was because they couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t getting spark. I found out it ended up being the pulsar pickup inside the pull start. When the pull start exploded on him it hit the pickup and bent it out of shape. Fixed that and it runs like a top. Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to give input on this. Ian
In truck bed or trailering?
How are you guys moving your tracked atvs around? I have a 20’ enclosed trailer when I do the big atv trips with multiple machines but would rather toss it in the back of the truck for the quick excursions. I’d love to see some pics if you are running them in the bed of the truck as I’d rather not buy another trailer. Any tricks to keep the front tracks from sitting funny on the wheel wells?
2018 Sportsman 570 Reverse Lugging
Hey guys, everytime i put it into reverse it seems like i have to use the override button and then when i back up it chugs through it.
It has never died but i was wondering if i am doing something wrong or if it needs to go back to the dealer.
It has 2 hours on it.
It has never died but i was wondering if i am doing something wrong or if it needs to go back to the dealer.
It has 2 hours on it.
01 sportsman front hub bearings…
Morning guys, got a question about my 500...doing some maintenance that started with a belt and solenoid, turned into brakes, all 4 axles, changed all fluids and a few other things, I'm sure many know the drill....anyway I'm putting the front axles back together and was going to re-grease the bearing as I always do on cars and I remembered reading somewhere you should not do that on these machines because bearing grease contaminates the demand drive oil, is this the case?? The demand drive oil is good enough in the hubs?? Thanks for any help, Ron DOUBLE POST, SORRY
Handlebar light only on high beam 2017 850sp
Recently on high beam the lower lights quit working but on low beams they work. Jiggled a bunch of wires around but no luck. Anyone know if it could possibly be a relay of some sort they may have gone bad?
Tail Lights Melting
I have a 2009 Sportsman 550 XP EPS and when I went to change one of the bulbs in the tail light I noticed the plastic housing was melted. Since I bought the quad used, I figured someone put in the wrong bulbs when they replaced them. So I ordered new tail light assemblies for both the right and left side from Polaris (came with bulbs and sockets). Installed them and did some checking to make sure the brake lights were not stuck on.
However, after a couple hours working on it, came up with the following questions.
1. The bulb itself has the large filaments illuminated and the very small filament is NOT illuminated. My assumption was the small filament in the bulb was for tail lights and the large were for brake lights. Is my assumption correct?
2. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get the brake lights to work either from the front brake lever or the rear brake pedal, is it because they are stuck on or is there another reason? If the brake lights are stuck on, is this why my assemblies melted? This led me to more questions lol.
3. Does the brake light activate from the foot brake pedal or does it only activate from the front brake lever? If it only activates from the front brake lever, then I’m wondering if the brake light switch in the lever system is simply bad. BUT, question remains about the bulb in question 1.
I simply don’t want to waste $160 on new tail light assemblies by having the assemblies melt down again. Thank you for your consideration in helping me by answering my questions and concerns.
However, after a couple hours working on it, came up with the following questions.
1. The bulb itself has the large filaments illuminated and the very small filament is NOT illuminated. My assumption was the small filament in the bulb was for tail lights and the large were for brake lights. Is my assumption correct?
2. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get the brake lights to work either from the front brake lever or the rear brake pedal, is it because they are stuck on or is there another reason? If the brake lights are stuck on, is this why my assemblies melted? This led me to more questions lol.
3. Does the brake light activate from the foot brake pedal or does it only activate from the front brake lever? If it only activates from the front brake lever, then I’m wondering if the brake light switch in the lever system is simply bad. BUT, question remains about the bulb in question 1.
I simply don’t want to waste $160 on new tail light assemblies by having the assemblies melt down again. Thank you for your consideration in helping me by answering my questions and concerns.
2000 Mag 325 4X4 Valve cover
New to this .. bear with me
Purchased new, 1 owner .. me. Only been used around the yard.. 18 years. Never 1 problem, so with that something is bound to happen eventually understood. Started and warmed up to plow snow this year, suddenly oil gushing from top of motor. took apart, found valve cover had came off. Replaced cover and checked other cover to find it had backed out a couple turns as well. Resnugged covers and reassembled. Started and plowed for an hour and a half. No leak, no incident. 4 days later started in shop to warm up, and same thing happened.
Any suggestions for cause ?
Any suggestions for solutions ?
Thanks
Purchased new, 1 owner .. me. Only been used around the yard.. 18 years. Never 1 problem, so with that something is bound to happen eventually understood. Started and warmed up to plow snow this year, suddenly oil gushing from top of motor. took apart, found valve cover had came off. Replaced cover and checked other cover to find it had backed out a couple turns as well. Resnugged covers and reassembled. Started and plowed for an hour and a half. No leak, no incident. 4 days later started in shop to warm up, and same thing happened.
Any suggestions for cause ?
Any suggestions for solutions ?
Thanks
WTB Polaris Scrambler 3 wheeler
Anyone have one of these they want to sell?
01 sportsman front hub bearings…
Morning guys, got a question about my 500...doing some maintenance that started with a belt and solenoid, turned into brakes, all 4 axles, changed all fluids and a few other things, I'm sure many know the drill....anyway I'm putting the front axles back together and was going to re-grease the bearing as I always do on cars and I remembered reading somewhere you should not do that on these machines because bearing grease contaminates the demand drive oil, is this the case?? The demand drive oil is good enough in the hubs?? Thanks for any help, Ron
battery maintenance or replace
Hey everyone! So the battery in my Outlander is plugged into a NOCO Genius G1100 battery maintainer and the wheeler is kept in a heated garage. It always starts fine but yesterday I went ice fishing and it sat in the cold for a few hours and it did not want to start. Finally after 5 or 6 tries it started and I was able to make it home. I have no idea how old the battery is. For all I know it could be the original battery from 2009. My question is, should I try to add some distilled water or acid to the battery or just buy a new one?