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I'm new to this site so this is my first post. I bought a 1996 Polaris explorer 300 4x4 since I moved from the city to the country and I wanted an ATV to do yard work. Two years later I bought a new ATV and want to sell the explorer but it got some issues I want to fix before I put it up for sale. I'll be riding around and after about 15 mins of riding and warming it up ill give it full throttle down a straight road and it will bog down and die, I will try to start it and it won't start I have little mechanical experience with these machines so I have no clue as to what's happening

Hi everyone, I am having an issue that is getting really annoying and I am unable to locate the problem. I am really hoping someone in this community can help!! I have a 2015 Can Am Commander 1000 XTP. It currently has little over 16000KM of pretty much flawless miles and I love the machine. A little while ago upon starting my machine and idling to warm up, I heard a change in note and the engine was obviously running rough and on one cylinder. It went into limp mode and provided a engine misfire code P0301 indicating it was cylinder number 1. I initially just turned it off and upon restarting it worked fine and code was gone. Thought it was a one off... a week later same issue which was again resolved by just shutting off and restarting and the rest of the day was fine. It continued to do this and became a little worse over time doing it every cold startup and disappearing when engine was warm. I was preparing machine for a long trip and had dealer complete a few maintenance items including changing the spark plugs believing one may have been fouled a little causing the issue. The plugs with 15000km on them were in great shape and probably didn't need to be changed. The issue didn't happen at first at the dealer but before I took it they did finally see the issue and while hooked up to computer verified it was misfiring. They felt it might be a dirty injector and suggested I try some cleaner in my fuel. So I was beginning a 1200km 7 day trip and during same I used the best fuel I could find and did use a injector treatment (seafoam). The issue seemed a little better at first however it was still present. By the end of the trip however even with engine warm when I let it idle it would go into a misfire and limp mode. Re-starting still resets it and if I get on the gas I can still go all day!

So I decided its time to fix this for good... I tore everything down and first took out both injectors and the cylinder #1 injector did look a little dirty so I thought bingo... To be sure I cleaned them and swapped them so if issue was the injector it should now be cylinder 2. Nope still have problem and its still number 1. So Injectors crossed off list. Next thinking coil. I swapped out coil from identical commander (friends) and still no change. Swapped out coil wire to #1 still no change so not coil or wires. Had a fuel pump pressure gauge and checked pressure. Seems perfect with the pressure holding strong even when the engine dying down with misfire and not to mention issue never changed to any other cylinder except #1 so I am confident that fuel pump is ok. Next I am going to have a look at the air intake with throttle body etc as I did notice it was a little more dirty then I would like when I removed the injectors and could see behind towards the air filter. Thought about valve issues maybe but there is no sound and with the plugs being in great shape think they are ok?? After I try everything else I can I will get dealer to look valves over if necessary.

So question......... anyone out there have anything similar or any suggestions for me. Very annoying problem that needs to be resolved.

Thanks
Bruce

Hi everyone, I am having an issue that is getting really annoying and I am unable to locate the problem. I am really hoping someone in this community can help!! I have a 2015 Can Am Commander 1000 XTP. It currently has little over 16000KM of pretty much flawless miles and I love the machine. A little while ago upon starting my machine and idling to warm up, I heard a change in note and the engine was obviously running rough and on one cylinder. It went into limp mode and provided a engine misfire code P0301 indicating it was cylinder number 1. I initially just turned it off and upon restarting it worked fine and code was gone. Thought it was a one off... a week later same issue which was again resolved by just shutting off and restarting and the rest of the day was fine. It continued to do this and became a little worse over time doing it every cold startup and disappearing when engine was warm. I was preparing machine for a long trip and had dealer complete a few maintenance items including changing the spark plugs believing one may have been fouled a little causing the issue. The plugs with 15000km on them were in great shape and probably didn't need to be changed. The issue didn't happen at first at the dealer but before I took it they did finally see the issue and while hooked up to computer verified it was misfiring. They felt it might be a dirty injector and suggested I try some cleaner in my fuel. So I was beginning a 1200km 7 day trip and during same I used the best fuel I could find and did use a injector treatment (seafoam). The issue seemed a little better at first however it was still present. By the end of the trip however even with engine warm when I let it idle it would go into a misfire and limp mode. Re-starting still resets it and if I get on the gas I can still go all day!

So I decided its time to fix this for good... I tore everything down and first took out both injectors and the cylinder #1 injector did look a little dirty so I thought bingo... To be sure I cleaned them and swapped them so if issue was the injector it should now be cylinder 2. Nope still have problem and its still number 1. So Injectors crossed off list. Next thinking coil. I swapped out coil from identical commander (friends) and still no change. Swapped out coil wire to #1 still no change so not coil or wires. Had a fuel pump pressure gauge and checked pressure. Seems perfect with the pressure holding strong even when the engine dying down with misfire and not to mention issue never changed to any other cylinder except #1 so I am confident that fuel pump is ok. Next I am going to have a look at the air intake with throttle body etc as I did notice it was a little more dirty then I would like when I removed the injectors and could see behind towards the air filter. Thought about valve issues maybe but there is no sound and with the plugs being in great shape think they are ok?? After I try everything else I can I will get dealer to look valves over if necessary.

So question......... anyone out there have anything similar or any suggestions for me. Very annoying problem that needs to be resolved.

Thanks
Bruce

Hey all...

Recently bought my 1st ATV. Its a 2015 Sportsman 570 EPS.. Love it! Looking for a 2nd for my girlfriend to ride. Not finding another 2015 thats got EPS and not abused.. I am finding several 2014s.. Were there any improvements on the 2015s? My thought was to get 2 the same year model so experience fixing, parts etc would be the same..

2012 outlander 1000
A big Branch pushed the high beam light and broke the ear tabs
I used special plastic epoxy with primer and it worked for a few rides now it's broken again what's the best way to fix this issue?
Thank you for all your help

I am new to Can Am but not to ATV's.
Since a kid I have been taught to check the oil cold. My Outlanders owners manual says to check cold. The dealer Techs tell me to check it warm. After an 100 hr service I got back home and found the oil level an inch or more above the max mark. I took it back and complained about an over fill. The tech went out ran my machine a bit shut it down and rechecked the oil and it was at the top of the max mark. What is the straight procedure. I would think the owners manual ?

Let the voting begin for the October 2018 Polaris ATV of the Month! We will leave the poll open until the end of the month and then announce the winner. We got some really good pics this month, thanks to everyone that participated and GOOD LUCK!!

Bannty21



2018 Polaris Sportsman 450 HO
2500lb winch with wireless remote
Pro Armor Buckle Accent 14" wheels
PRO ARMOR ATTACK 26x9x14 front tires
PRO ARMOR ATTACK 26x11x14 back tires

BruteForce



2018 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 (Hunter Edition)
2500 Winch w/synthetic rope
12" Quad Row LED Light bar
Full coverage Richochet skid plates
Maxxis VIPR tires
Heated grips + throttle
Full Street Legal Kit (Horn, Turn signals, license plate)
All LED Bulbs
Elka Stage 3 Shocks
Firehouse Bluetooth Handlebar stereo
RotoPax Rackmount w/4Gal flat fuel pack

camaro1975



2017 Sportsman XP1000 Stealth Black
STI Outback Max 28-10-14
UNI Air Filter
Cecco Racing Front Pinion Plate
Front Bumper
3500lb Winch

RND



2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
Front/Rear Rack Extenders
Polaris 2500HD Winch
Synthetic Winch Rope
Rotopax 4 gal. Fuel Pack
K & N Air Filterf
Kolpin Fender Flares
Polaris Lock n Ride wind screen
Front/Rear Brush Guards
Specially Designed Spare Tire Mount
Ricochet Complete Underbody/Frame armor
Tiger Tail Tow System
Rigid Led Lights (3")
2" Lift Kit
1" Spacers

Tk850highlifter



Big Gun Evo U exhaust and tuner
4500# Superwinch Terra 45
2" High Lifter wheel spacers
Custom built front bumper and rear rack extension
24" Led light bar
KFI Tiger Tail

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2015 Scrambler 1k
Badlands 3k Winch
12" LED Lightbar
Polaris Front Brush Guard
Polaris Rear Bash Guard
Iron Baltic UHMW Full Skids
Front and Rear Hand Brakes
Cycra Pro Handguards
RVS Clutch Kit
Cecco Racing Thumb Throttle
Cecco Racing F&R Frame Braces
Cecco Racing Front Pinion Cover
2017 Polaris General 14" Wheels
27" Maxxis Coronado Tires
2 gal Rotopax
Cabelas Rear Pack

Hi
I have a 2013 sportsman 400 HO,lent it out to a relative for weekend,he returned it to my place,next day when I went to use it started up and engine had a loud knock coming from the right front of engine,it was not like that before I loaned it out,I suspect he drove the shit out of it in 4x4 low because he also blew out my trailer tire,Nice guy,not impressed,Any ideas what it is or how this may have occured???engine oil was up and ok.
Thanks