I have a 01 sportsman 90 that under a load I get a slipping sensation and a loud bang noise. It sounds and feels like the chain is skipping but it is not I think a gear or something in the trans is slipping. Has anyone have had this problem before? I don’t think it’s the belt because it bangs hard and is loud.
2010 XP 550 throttle grabs
My 2010 Sportsman XL 550 EPS doesn't gradually engage when throttling up now like it used to. It waits until the RPMs are fairly high and then grabs and jumps forward or backward depending what you have the shifter selected to. I can't ease it forward or backward anymore like I used to. The belt is still the original one that came on it and the ATV has about 1200 miles on it. Any ideas?
New rad relocate cover from Rogue Offroad
Just got this little beauty in today. Fits great finish is perfect they shipped as soon as I ordered and it got to Ontario Canada from Texas in 4 days with fed ex. They definitely have great products and customer service
All Wheel Drive Question
I have a 1999 Sportsman 500 I picked up and today I was checking things over and it seems my AWD is not working. I jacked up the rear wheels and revved it up with AWD on and nothing but I can see the front drive shafts rotating. So I jacked up the front too and tried it and front wheels did not spin. So I thought I had a bad left front caliper but that wasnt the problem. So question #1 is: with the AWD off, is the front drive shaft still going to rotate? Does the AWD activate in the hubs? I hope someone can help me understand this so I can figure out the problem why the front wheels aren't engaging. :thinking:
All Wheel Drive Question
I have a 1999 Sportsman 500 I picked up and today I was checking things over and it seems my AWD is not working. I jacked up the rear wheels and revved it up with AWD on and nothing but I can see the front drive shafts rotating. So I jacked up the front too and tried it and front wheels did not spin. So I thought I had a bad left front caliper but that wasnt the problem. So question #1 is: with the AWD off, is the front drive shaft still going to rotate? Does the AWD activate in the hubs? I hope someone can help me understand this so I can figure out the problem why the front wheels aren't engaging. :thinking:
It’s official. I stripped the inner drain plug threads
(Sportsman 850) I'm sure a lot of you saw my previous posts. But now I have a real problem. The threads are stripped out. I looked up a parts scheme and I'd have to get a whole new crankcase for a permanent fix. This pisses me off. I wasn't paying attention and tightened it rather than loosening it. Yes this is embarrassing to do.
I was told I could heli-coil it but that's not a guaranteed fix.
I was told I could heli-coil it but that's not a guaranteed fix.
It’s official. I stripped the inner drain plug threads
(Sportsman 850) I'm sure a lot of you saw my previous posts. But now I have a real problem. The threads are stripped out. I looked up a parts scheme and I'd have to get a whole new crankcase for a permanent fix. This pisses me off. I wasn't paying attention and tightened it rather than loosening it. Yes this is embarrassing to do.
I was told I could heli-coil it but that's not a guaranteed fix.
I was told I could heli-coil it but that's not a guaranteed fix.
2002 GNCC Scarecrow Round 7 ATV Episode
2002 GNCC Scarecrow Round 7 Bike Episode
Tale of the Trail Hero Event 2018 | Sand Hollow State Park UT
Although a little overdue - I hope you enjoy the read!
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My favorite photo of the event is from the Trail named, DeKleined; the unlimited buggy is owned and driven by, Justin Keilman.
I have been fortunate to be able to attend this remarkable event for each of the 3 years it has been in existence and cherish them all! Thanks to Rich Klein and Valerie Douglas and the army of volunteers that make this 4-day event one of the top off-road destinations in the country.
Each day starts off with guided trail rides and depending on your skill level and the capabilities of the machine, participants can select trails that are rated from mild to extreme. I take my Arctic Cat Wildcat X so I am able to cover lots of ground to get as much of the action as possible. It's a very capable machine fitted with 30x10R-14 Gladiator X-comp tires and Raceline Scorpion 14x7 wheels on all 4 corners. They Gladiator X-comp tires provide excellent traction on the many miles of slickrock trails.
Learn More: Gladiator UTV Tires | Discount Tire Direct
Learn More: Raceline UTV Wheels | Discount Tire Direct
On Wednesday after the trail rides, there was a Lasernut Rock Race. This is free for spectators and gathers quite a crowd. Watching some of the machines lining up surrounding the course is part of the fun as well. The amount of engineering that goes into rock machines is off the hook, plus the view is spectacular with the coral pink colored sand with the lake in the background.
There were a couple of heat races before the final race to determine the winner. The drivers put on quite a show throwing huge rooster tails as they jockeyed for positions.
This year Mother Nature decided to enter the race, wetting down the course before a thunder and lightning storm ended the race a couple of laps early so that the crowd could take refuge before the lightning engulfed the area.
Cody Wagoner from Lasernut Racing won the hotly contested shootout.
Shortly after the race we were all drenched but the rainbows were amazing.
Thursday after the trail rides was one of my favorite events: WEROCK Rock Crawl.
This is also a crowd pleaser as spectators get to be up close and personal with many of the top rock crawlers in the country. It was amazing to look at a course that seems impossible to imagine someone would even think they can make it through the cones that are strewn up steep rock faces and jagged cracks. It was quite a show to watch and even more fun for spectaculars to see them make it, break it or roll it.
This is the oldest competitor, Charlie Vaca. His car number is the year that he was born; yes he was 76 years old and driving like this.
His teammate, at the age of 15, is in his second year of competition and the youngest competitor. As you can see he gives it his all as well.
Four drivers made the finals that were held on a separate course. How they finish would determine the winner.
In the end, Cody Waggoner won the event by 3 points. Second and third place were tied but Matt Messer took second place by time over Dave Wong. It doesn't get much closer than that!
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The Trail Hero event at Sand Hollow, UT is one of my all-time favorites! It checks all the boxes for excitement, organization, location, and honoring the awesome men and women that have served our great nation.
My favorite photo of the event is from the Trail named, DeKleined; the unlimited buggy is owned and driven by, Justin Keilman.
I have been fortunate to be able to attend this remarkable event for each of the 3 years it has been in existence and cherish them all! Thanks to Rich Klein and Valerie Douglas and the army of volunteers that make this 4-day event one of the top off-road destinations in the country.
Each day starts off with guided trail rides and depending on your skill level and the capabilities of the machine, participants can select trails that are rated from mild to extreme. I take my Arctic Cat Wildcat X so I am able to cover lots of ground to get as much of the action as possible. It's a very capable machine fitted with 30x10R-14 Gladiator X-comp tires and Raceline Scorpion 14x7 wheels on all 4 corners. They Gladiator X-comp tires provide excellent traction on the many miles of slickrock trails.
Learn More: Gladiator UTV Tires | Discount Tire Direct
Learn More: Raceline UTV Wheels | Discount Tire Direct
On Wednesday after the trail rides, there was a Lasernut Rock Race. This is free for spectators and gathers quite a crowd. Watching some of the machines lining up surrounding the course is part of the fun as well. The amount of engineering that goes into rock machines is off the hook, plus the view is spectacular with the coral pink colored sand with the lake in the background.
There were a couple of heat races before the final race to determine the winner. The drivers put on quite a show throwing huge rooster tails as they jockeyed for positions.
This year Mother Nature decided to enter the race, wetting down the course before a thunder and lightning storm ended the race a couple of laps early so that the crowd could take refuge before the lightning engulfed the area.
Cody Wagoner from Lasernut Racing won the hotly contested shootout.
Shortly after the race we were all drenched but the rainbows were amazing.
Thursday after the trail rides was one of my favorite events: WEROCK Rock Crawl.
This is also a crowd pleaser as spectators get to be up close and personal with many of the top rock crawlers in the country. It was amazing to look at a course that seems impossible to imagine someone would even think they can make it through the cones that are strewn up steep rock faces and jagged cracks. It was quite a show to watch and even more fun for spectaculars to see them make it, break it or roll it.
This is the oldest competitor, Charlie Vaca. His car number is the year that he was born; yes he was 76 years old and driving like this.
His teammate, at the age of 15, is in his second year of competition and the youngest competitor. As you can see he gives it his all as well.
Four drivers made the finals that were held on a separate course. How they finish would determine the winner.
In the end, Cody Waggoner won the event by 3 points. Second and third place were tied but Matt Messer took second place by time over Dave Wong. It doesn't get much closer than that!