Hi guys,

New to this forum but not new to the Can-Am game or riding in general. Had a few specific questions. I'm a senior in college, about to head to law school, and am working with a limited budget. I have had a few Renegades and several other machines, but I'm currently torn. My buddy got a new Scrambler 1000 and I'm catching hell trying to keep up in the woods. What I've learned, however, is that this is much more a function of handling and suspension than difference in power.

I've added Rox bars and risers, and this has helped with my rider comfort (I'm around 6'4"), but much is left to be done. I really need to replace the suspension, especially after riding XXCs with KYB and Fox. It appears Elka no longer makes the shocks for G1 renegades, but I'm still finding stage 1 and stage 3 on Ebay. For trail riding, albeit sometimes fast, what should I get? Is there another reputable shock company I should go with?

I've run Super ATV's power steering kit on a Sportsman and really liked it. What do y'all think about the kit, those that have used it with Can Am products?

OR should I just sell and try to find a factory XXC for $8,000+? I think I can get both power steering and a shock upgrade, spend less, and be fine. I'm not dissatisfied with the power, and I'm not turning this into a Scrambler or 1000r, just a more rideable machine. My machine is in pristine condition with 1100 miles; perfect plastics, etc.

Thanks again so much. I've always found forums for ATVs to be very helpful and there seems to be good insights here.

have problem with 4x4. rear tires will spin for while, then front tires will jump in.
changed oil but still same

2007 Ranger 700 efi. Maintenance light on. when requesting maint codes it never sends a 12 (Start Diagnostic), just a single 61 (End of Diagnostic) and ends. Yet the maint indicator remains present. Ever see this before?

Last night I finally got this sportsman running well, this morning I took it off the jacks and now of course it won't idle, at all. It runs fine up and down the road but it simply will not maintain idle. I tried adjusting the throttle cable up on the handlebars and no matter how far I turn it one way or the other it makes no difference. And I am totally stumped and pretty frustrated. If anyone has any advice for me I would really appreciate it.

I read somewhere that you can use cv axles from a 2000 500 in place of the junk u joint style rear axles on 1999 335. I bought the axles and whenI went to install them the upper cv hits the upper A arm mounting bracket. Has anyone tried this? What other parts do I need?

Hey y'all I'm new to the hole form thing but I got a Polaris and a few questions to go with it. First I got a 2008 outlaw 525 IRS I do mostly mudding and trail riding its bone stock and I'd like to change that I'm hearing that boring the carb is a good power boost any thoughts on that? And also I'm thanking of putting an hfm slip on exhaust on along with a jet kit is that a good exhaust for a outlaw or is there something better? Thanks

I have been doing a lot of reading on the website, figured I should join to be more active. I appreciate all the previous information and threads. Thanks to the creators and admin for the upkeep of the site!!


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I tried to sign up/subscribe with the $20 option but the system kept giving an error. Then, tried to sign up with the free subscription and it worked right away. Figured I would mention it before I forgot.

I have a 2002 polaris Magnum 325. i have slowly noticed that there is play in the rear swing arm when driving but mostly just when i mess with it. is this normal? if not what do i need to do. thanks

Very easy upgrade that gives the Atv a nice visual update. Thanks for watching!