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Im looking for insight from anyone who has to rebuild their 850. Long story short I bought a 850 xmr with 50 hours on it and the motor spun a rod bearing my first time out. The pistons and cylinders looked like the previous owner had sunk it and ran it with sandy oil for an extended period of time. What I have come to find out is that they do not make 10 over pistons for these motors. It seems that my only choice is to buy new cylinders and pistons from the dealer(on top of a new crank), which is not very cost effective. Has anyone had to rebuild their 850s yet? if anyone has I would like to know what path you took. At this point I'm going to order 1000 pistons cylinders and convert to motor to a 1000 so I can rebuild it in the future if need be.

Congratulations to all of you who’ve survived the holiday season (relatively) unscathed—you deserve a reward, and some of the web’s biggest moto gear retailers have got you covered. Both Revzilla and Cycle Gear (among others) have been discounting some of your favorite motorcycle gear as we count down the final days of 2018. In the case of Revzilla, their aptly named “Holiday Hangover Sale” covers a range of riding gear and casual gear from a ton of different brands. Cycle Gear on the other hand is looking ahead to 2019, and their multi-category sale seems to have been meant as an early 2019 promo that they decided to launch early. This January Clearance Sale deals in riding gear, helmets, bike parts, and other goodies. Of the range of deals, here are a handful that stood out to us as being worth a closer look.





Save 25% on Wolfman Luggage

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Loaded into Revzilla’s extensive Holiday Hangover sale, the much loved weatherproof and adventure-proof gear from Wolfman Luggage is currently up for grabs for 25% off for a limited time. Covering everything from their duffel bags and backpacks through to saddlebags and tank bags, these gear bags are ideal for adventure and enduro riders, as well as those heading out on ATVs and UTVs where staying warm and dry might not be an option. If you’re already well stocked on their luggage, additional accessories like their handy tool roll, universal saddlebag straps, and other helpful attachments are also part of the deal.





Up To Half Off Dainese Riding Gear

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It seems Dainese gear is frequently on sale these days, but a fresh batch has gone up via Revzilla as part of their aptly named “Holiday Hangover Sale”, bringing prices down as far as 52% off (For example, the Prima 72 Jacket for less than $300). All told, just under 100 items are up for grabs, including gloves, pants, boots, jackets, and even a few of their full race suits. At full retail the brand’s gear can be pretty pricey, but when discounted like this they often blow the more modestly priced competition (Icon, Joe Rocket, etc) out of the water.



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Been reading that these require routine maintenance. Got a 2016 Max XT with low hours that lives at my cabin in mountains. Did fluid changes after first 10 hours or so and greased a few zirk fittings I saw at rear suspension area.

I'm wondering if there's a step by step guide or videos of what to do and look for,or should I just buy a maintenance manual? If so, what's recommended?

Only mods done to quad are BRP fairing, Winch, front brush guard and light bar. I tend to do my own maintenance on vehicles.

I'm sure this has been discussed a million times so feel free to point me to a link. 😎

2015 Polaris Sportsman 325 ETX. Does anyone here have the tightening torque values for the cylinder head holddown stud/nut. The stud is 8mm x 1.25. Thanks

Looking to get some hand guards for my atv. It's a '98 polaris xplorer 300. I ride through a lot of brush/thorns and tear of my hands. Suggestions?

Hi guys I have half of one magnet broken off on my flywheel will this just effect the charging system or would it effect the spark and timing of the engine also? The quad seems to charge the battery fine but it is running poorly and I think I have a crank case leak but not sure yet and was wondering how the ignition actually works? What is on the flywheel that triggers the spark? Thanks

Hi everyone, My name is Don, and I'm having a time with Ranger 500 2007. Bought a top end kit for Sportsman 500 and all parts looked and fit. But after timing..new carb ( witch had gas coming out of overflow ) put the old carb. back on. Motor starts but runs rough, and has no power. I have rebuilt car and truck motors..never have I had a problem making them run. PS> I refaced the values and are set at .006 TDC. Just wondering if the cam is the same as Ranger 500? or maybe both carbs are bad..the new one and old one. If anyone has had problems like this I sure would appreciate some advice. Thanks to all hope you guys had a Merry Christmas, and have a Happy NY. Don.

Hi to everyone, I have a Polaris 2007 Ranger 500..and I need some help...Thanks

Today, while plowing snow, (light duty) my 2008 500 Sportsman carb model, died. Engine quit and absolutely zero power. No lights. No speedo cluster power. No starter turning. Zip-ola. All dead. I pushed it back into my garage and started checking it over. My battery is a newer AGM type and measured 12.8 volts. Next I figured I'd look for fuses. I checked it over, no luck finding any. I referenced my owner's manual. It claims the fuse panel could buy accessed by opening the front rack lid. Remove the inner access cover to access the area where the rad cap is. Did that...No fuse panel. Pulled the headlight pod apart, no fuse panel. Pulled the plastic cover off, under the pod/forward top section of fuel tank. No fuse panel. WTH am I missing here? Pic as it sits now is below. Next I'll take the rear fender plastic off to access the starter relay and fusible link to check. Could be my key-switch too I suppose. Any tips on fuses location? Thanks.

Hey folks,

While doing some work trying to figure out the fan circuit breaker, I noticed this wire with 4 prong connector hanging under the pod not connected to anything.

Does anyone have any idea what this connector would be for? Everything but the cooling fan is functioning properly but I doubt this has anything to do with it. I was thinking maybe it's an accessorie connection for something? I did not see anything in the owners manual.

Anyway, the machine is a 2008 Sportsman 500 efi ho.

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