Hello Everyone,

I purchased a 2006 Can-am 800XT last month. So I'm new to the Can-am world, but not new to ATV's. I've had several 3 wheeler's, a few bike's and 1 other quad. My past 3 wheeler's were honda's and a suzuki. My quad was an 87 suzuki quad racer 250. I have also ridden several yamaha's.

So that is my back story on ATV's. I do all my own mechanic'ing on my machines. But this Can-am I will be taking to a Dealer to have it serviced 1 time and have them provide me a print out on its past and what issues it may or may not have. I havent taken it off the property yet but plan to after the dealership visit.

Then I will probably be bugging everyone for knowledge.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone. And Thank you for letting me be a part of this forum.

I have a07 500 sportsman x2 efi are there any bleeding procedures for the cooling system after changing the water pump and thermostat? Thanks

I have a07 500 sportsman x2 efi are there any bleeding procedures for the cooling system after changing the water pump and thermostat? Thanks

Will I run across any problems if I’m running my heat vest ? I do not have a temp regulator so when it’s plugged in it’s at full blast! So I don’t run it for long periods of time. When I use it on my motorbike I wear it on the outside of my leather jacket and I’m comfortable. Yes I should invest in a regulator, I’m just to cheep, rather spend the money on the machine.

On a YouTube video I recal someone stating if needed to run additional accessories to see the dealer, does this mean I may need a separate fuse box or battery? This and my winch is all that’s hooked to the battery, also noted the screw post are Realy short, getting the wench hooked up is when we noticed just how short the screws were. I get the feeling there is another part we need for more things to run on this machine. Any tips would be great, even for other accessory bits. I don’t know where I’ll find the room for future heated grips, thumb, seat, and now the vest? There must be some kind of power junction box thingy to add?


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Will I run across any problems if I’m running my heat vest ? I do not have a temp regulator so when it’s plugged in it’s at full blast! So I don’t run it for long periods of time. When I use it on my motorbike I wear it on the outside of my leather jacket and I’m comfortable. Yes I should invest in a regulator, I’m just to cheep, rather spend the money on the machine.

On a YouTube video I recal someone stating if needed to run additional accessories to see the dealer, does this mean I may need a separate fuse box or battery? This and my winch is all that’s hooked to the battery, also noted the screw post are Realy short, getting the wench hooked up is when we noticed just how short the screws were. I get the feeling there is another part we need for more things to run on this machine. Any tips would be great, even for other accessory bits. I don’t know where I’ll find the room for future heated grips, thumb, seat, and now the vest? There must be some kind of power junction box thingy to add?


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Hello,
I have a 2000 polaris explorer 250 2 stroke. The lights and starter went dead and a clicking clicking sound started coming from the circuit breaker that has a rubber boot covering it to the left of the solenoid. It clicks intermittently. I checked all of the wires and put in a new battery and key ignition, still the same. I noticed that the key ignition was heating up a little, even before I got the new ignition and after. I noticed that 2 wires on the key ignition were heated up and blackened a little. I cleaned them up and they seem O.K. I am not sure if it is the left handlebar switch ( mine looks like it is in real good shape it was outside alot though I did open it up a little bit and sprayed cleaner and air hosed it off.) or if it is the circuit breaker with the boot on it that keeps clicking. Some say if it clicks it is O.K. and some say it could still be bad. I can pull start it O.K. and it will start.I also jumped the solenoid and the starter works fine. Also a few times when I was messing with it everything came back to life and then went dead again. I just want to get an experts opinion before I buy the left handlebar switch just in case it is something else. Can the circuit breaker be bad when it clicks? I would appreciate any output. Thank you very much. Frank Sibolski

Hello,
I have a 2000 polaris explorer 250 2 stroke. The lights and starter went dead and a clicking clicking sound started coming from the circuit breaker that has a rubber boot covering it to the left of the solenoid. It clicks intermittently. I checked all of the wires and put in a new battery and key ignition, still the same. I noticed that the key ignition was heating up a little, even before I got the new ignition and after. I noticed that 2 wires on the key ignition were heated up and blackened a little. I cleaned them up and they seem O.K. I am not sure if it is the left handlebar switch ( mine looks like it is in real good shape it was outside alot though I did open it up a little bit and sprayed cleaner and air hosed it off.) or if it is the circuit breaker with the boot on it that keeps clicking. Some say if it clicks it is O.K. and some say it could still be bad. I can pull start it O.K. and it will start.I also jumped the solenoid and the starter works fine. Also a few times when I was messing with it everything came back to life and then went dead again. I just want to get an experts opinion before I buy the left handlebar switch just in case it is something else. Can the circuit breaker be bad when it clicks? I would appreciate any output. Thank you very much. Frank Sibolski

I started out planning on spending around $3K on a pre-owned 500 Sportsman as we've had good luck with the early 2000s 500 sportsman. My brother still runs the one I bought new in 2001. Anyways after seeing the prices on the used ones and the condition and uncertainty of the history on used units I'm pretty set that I'm going to just go new.

Quote I received today in Northern Ohio on a new 2018 570 EPS Camo that has a MSRP of $8,099:
$7,099 Sale price
$ 479 - Ohio Sales Tax at 6.75
$ 399 - Freight / Prep
$ 85 - Title

$8,062 Out The Door

Non EPS Camo unit quote was $900 less @ $7,162 OTD
Base Green Non EPS unit was another $500 less at $6,662 OTD

Thoughts on these quotes? This was over the phone. I have another quote a little higher by email. The phone quote is the place I'd prefer to buy from and plan to visit tomorrow in person.

If they would include the warn windlass installed at the prices quoted I'd probably pull the trigger on one of them. I will ride an EPS/EBS and non EPS/EBS unit to be sure of that first.

Appreciate any insight?

I can pay cash but am thinking I will go ahead and put about half on the Polaris finance program unless there are any red flags there? Able to pay off early without penalty?

Thanks,
Steve

Hello,
I have a 2000 polaris explorer 250 2 stroke. The lights and starter went dead and a clicking clicking sound started coming from the circuit breaker that has a rubber boot covering it to the left of the solenoid. It clicks intermittently. I checked all of the wires and put in a new battery and key ignition, still the same. I noticed that the key ignition was heating up a little, even before I got the new ignition and after. I noticed that 2 wires on the key ignition were heated up and blackened a little. I cleaned them up and they seem O.K. I am not sure if it is the left handlebar switch ( mine looks like it is in real good shape it was outside alot though I did open it up a little bit and sprayed cleaner and air hosed it off.) or if it is the circuit breaker with the boot on it that keeps clicking. Some say if it clicks it is O.K. and some say it could still be bad. I can pull start it O.K. and it will start.I also jumped the solenoid and the starter works fine. Also a few times when I was messing with it everything came back to life and then went dead again. I just want to get an experts opinion before I but the left handlebar switch just in case it is something else. Can the circuit breaker be bad when it clicks? I would appreciate any output. Thank you very much. Frank Sibolski

Hello,
I have a 2000 polaris explorer 250 2 stroke. The lights and starter went dead and a clicking clicking sound started coming from the circuit breaker that has a rubber boot covering it to the left of the solenoid. It clicks intermittently. I checked all of the wires and put in a new battery and key ignition, still the same. I noticed that the key ignition was heating up a little, even before I got the new ignition and after. I noticed that 2 wires on the key ignition were heated up and blackened a little. I cleaned them up and they seem O.K. I am not sure if it is the left handlebar switch ( mine looks like it is in real good shape it was outside alot though I did open it up a little bit and sprayed cleaner and air hosed it off.) or if it is the circuit breaker with the boot on it that keeps clicking. Some say if it clicks it is O.K. and some say it could still be bad. I can pull start it O.K. and it will start.I also jumped the solenoid and the starter works fine. Also a few times when I was messing with it everything came back to life and then went dead again. I just want to get an experts opinion before I but the left handlebar switch just in case it is something else. Can the circuit breaker be bad when it clicks? I would appreciate any output. Thank you very much. Frank Sibolski