Hi Everyone,

Newb to the forum but owned my sportsman 570 for a few years now. First real issue I have had :)

grabbing the hand brake will engage the starter, engine running or not, key in and key out of ignition. gear position doesn't matter.
trying to see if anyone else has this happen. not sure if I am chasing a safety interlock in the brake circuit or if this is an ignition issue. ie the ignition is 'hanging' in the start positon.

thinking not as I type this because I can start it with the key and once the key returns to the 'on' position the starter will disengage as per normal.

I will add that the foot brake has no effect on anything, purely a hand brake cause / effect.
Also, the STOP / RUN / STOP switch can be in any position and again grabbing the hand brake will cause the starter to spin


thoughts on where to start much appreciated

I've read good reviews on the new Maverick Trail as well as the Polaris RZR 50" and the Polaris ACE. These narrow body machines may someday surpass the traditional quad. I like the idea of a lower center of gravity, a longer wheelbase, seat belt and a roll cage. I think these machines are quite a bit safer than a quad. And I think they would be more comfortable for a long trail ride. They would not be as good in the mud.

Do you think the Maverick Trail will overtake the Renegade and Outlander?

David

So my 2008 polaris sportsman 300 is having some shifting issues. It shifts fine when the machine is off but struggles to go into any gear after you put it into gear the first time after startup. I thought it may be some belt problems but came to the conclusion that it's not. I am thinking that maybe the one way clutch has gone bad but was hoping for some opinions. When the machine is off I can turn the primary clutch both clockwise and counter clockwise. I attached a picture of what I can turn clockwise and counter clockwise. A lot of the reading is saying the one way clutch but I just wanted to make sure before I attempt to tackle that beast since on the 300 I have to completely remove the transmission in order to get to it.

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I found a 2017 Sportsman 850 with 28kms on it in Quebec. Purchased new last fall. I have asked for the warranty details as guy didn't know, but will check.

Am I correct in saying it is a 6 month warranty with the purchase of the bike, and can he transfer that to me? It may put me into April which is better than nothing. I have heard of forms being filled out to transfer warranty, but I believe it was for extended warranty.

If I buy it, get ownership signed over, get insurance, take it to Ontario Licence office, pay tax on receipt amount (13%?) and put my plate on it, should be good to go? No Quebec tax on a used one private sale?

Any advice or help would be great!

Thanks

Just purchased a 2018 Outlander 650 max xt in Ontario Canada. Got an awesome deal on my boat and figured I’d trade the water for land. I don’t have the bike yet. Gotta wait for delivery....9 more days!!

It just started leaking. Not bad, but there is a small puddle on the floor when it sits over night.
Is there normally a groove wore into the pinion shaft making the new seals leak right away?
If so, do I have to replace the shaft or is there a sleeve that I can buy that goes on the shaft?
If I have to replace the shaft, how is do I get the thing out?
I can move the shaft back and forth just a little, little bit. So I'm guessing the bearings are fine.

This seal leak seems to be a common problem? Why hasn't something been done about it?
I do not go muddin' i use the quad a lot for farm use, it's always running somewhere.

Hey all, I've got an ACE and just bought a 570 Big Boss. What implements are you all using to clean the radiators out in these things? I don't mean what chemical, but has anyone found that ONE nozzle or something that really just works well?

Also, I can't seem to find any forums specific to the 6x6's. Can anyone point me to one, or does everyone just post in here?

Cheers,
Donovan

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I have a 2013 Maverick, and for some reason when I put it on H and try to go, the motor shuts down. Could it be a clutch or belt problem? I notice that the shifter is hard to shift into gears.

Hey All
I am picking up this machine on Monday. I have never snorkeled anything and am wondering how. I understand the principal of keeping water out of the intake and other areas but have not done it. Any thoughts
Straker

I have the 2017 450L repair manual and it's missing some info that I am searching for.

I was told that the 2015/2016 manual had the complete specifications for the front and rear suspension springs. Can you PLEASE post a picture/copy of that page for me? I'm trying to get the specs for the regular 1up vs. the Max 2up.