I went to check the mileage and other things on my 2003 sportsman 500, but the previous owner disconnected the switch, I guess so he didn't have to use it for reverse.

now I can't cycle through the menus to see info on the speedo.

Is it something simple like a cut wire I can reconnect, or is it something more involved?

So I was trying to be stubborn and not ask for help but I can’t take it anymore. I bought a lightly used 2007 Can Am Outlander 500 about a month ago. Shortly after purchasing, I noticed it seemed like it was lacking power and would stall from after heavy usage (I got a super deal on it so I wasn’t mad). I tore a rear boot so I parked it until I could get a new boot and get it fixed. Fixed the boot and I decide I’m gonna get some premium gas and sea foam to see if I can get it running right. I fired it up, drove it out back, parked it and left it run to let some gas run through it. It stalled after 3-5 minutes. It would turn over fine but wouldn’t start back up. I put a new air filter on it, new fuel filter, new fuel pump, and I have spark. WHAT AM I MISSING?!

Looking at getting into a 18 Outlander Max 1000 xt in the brushed aluminum color, I checked about the price from a dealer close to me in PA that my buddy uses and was told 13,800 out the door, I thought it was a little high, I realize it's a higher end atv, but I would think there would be a little more room, I was thinking more like 12,500.I would appreciate any info. Thank Jay

I asked a few days about about converting my current 2003 sportsman 500 EBS clutch to a non EBS.

I got some advice about which belt I can use, but now I need a little more info.

I found a non EBS clutch from a local parts guy but he told me that I need to bring my spring and weights from my old clutch with me to put in it.

I took apart the 2 cracked sheave EBS clutches I have (from the sportsman and a 500 magnum) to remove the weights.

both have blue springs, but the sportsman had 10WH (46 gram) weights and the magnum had 10MH (50 gram).

Not sure which weights to use, whether it makes a big difference or whether either are even good for non EBS.

I know a little about how the clutches work, but as for what weights for what atv or clutch I'm not sure.

I'm running stock size (25 inch) tires and plan to only trail ride with it. no plow, towing or anything heavy.

Not sure if elevation makes any difference, I'm in Ottawa, ON and we're at 70M (about 200 feet) above.

Soon to be Outlander Max XT-1000 owner from Maryland checking in, how's it going

My outlaw has an electrical problem.
Battery is at 12.5 volts but I have no power anywhere on the bike.
The first time I had to flip the key on and off a couple times then it was fine.
The other day I had power, made it about 100 yards then nothing.
Short time of running happened two times. Now I have checked all connections, grounds, and battery termals. I also replaced the key switch. Puzzling to me it was a grandule failue. Any help out there?

While riding a few days ago my machine lost power and I had to keep pushing and releasing the throttle to keep the engine running. The engine began backfiring while doing this. I loaded the ATV onto a trailer to take it back to the cabin where I replaced the spark plug and ensured the fuel pump was working. I added a little Heat to the fuel just in case there was some water in the fuel but the three other ATV’s with me were using the same fuel and they ran fine. This was no help so I removed the fuel line and added some carburetor cleaner a to the fuel rail and turned the key a few times and let it soak for a few minutes. I did this several times and the engine began running “normal”. I rode it a little and it lost power again.

I suspect the fuel injector is partially clogged. I’ve always used ethanol free gas but I’ve never added a fuel injector cleaner.

I attempted to remove the fuel injector. I removed the two bolts attaching the fuel rail assembly and pulled up on the assembly but the injector will not come out of the engine.

What am I doing wrong?

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I purchased Ricochet A Arm guards for my Sportsman. They are not painted, and the plastic ones on there now that they are replacing are black. Can I paint these new ones with like a gloss black rust oleum, or is that a bad idea and should I just leave them how they are?

The 2018 Can-Am DS 250 and Honda TRX250X are nimble trail machines perfect for young riders. Let’s see how the compare – by the numbers.

Youth-sized machines are a great way to get kids riding ATVs and experiencing the fun that going off-road has to offer. But, what do you do when the kids outgrow the pint-sized machines, but aren’t quite ready for a full-blown adult ATV? There are several options out there for the teenaged age class and two great options are the 2018 Can-Am DS 250 and Hondas TRX250X.

2018 Can-Am DS 250 vs. Honda TRX250X: By the Numbers - ATV.com

I got my son's 2006 Polaris preditor 50 out of the shed this week to get it ready to ride. It has sat all winter, with stabil in the tank. Normally, it fires right up and runs. this time, it would start with no problem but is surging during idle and starting to back fire and pop. When I give it gas, it stalls out. i tried to adjust the idle screw but it did not help. I have tried running it on blocks to see if it just need to run through the stabil but nothing is working. The quad is all stock and while we did have a cold, long winter, this is the third year we have had it and I have not had any issues before.