polaris outlaw 500 inner cv boot

bubbaK · #1 (**permalink**) 07-13-2010, 12:10 PM

I'm a newbie Polaris owner. Previously had Hondas.. I just picked up a 07 525 with very little hours on it.. I love the IRS. I know the original owner and its a very well maintained and lightly abused machine. I was cleaning it up over the weekend and I noticed the right rear CV boot is torn.. I'm going to replace it. Should come apart just like a car CV joint? Is there guards available to protect these boots? It doesn't look like it is that easy to hit, but apparently I managed it.

My only other complaint is trying to find neutral on this.. Its like trying to find a needle in a haystack.. Is that typical with this machine?

**Bruce!** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-13-2010, 07:03 PM

Welcome to the board!

bubbaK · #3 (**permalink**) 07-14-2010, 06:11 AM

Thanks Bruce!

Wicked Al · #4 (**permalink**) 07-17-2010, 07:22 PM

Hey Bubbak,

I'm a newbie to this forum, but I have had my Outlaw for a couple of years now. If you ride a lot, you will need to replace CV boots, not from sticks tearing them, just cause they self destruct from use. The inside boot is a little more difficult than the outside boot. There is a retaining ring in the center hub that will keep you from pulling the axle out. It will be hidden by grease, but it's there. After you remove the axle, grind down the ends of the clip so you create an edge to it to make it easier to remove next time. You can take the rest of the CV joints off of the axle with a good blow from a heavy hammer, just make sure you look at the orientation of both the race and the...uh...whatever that is called under the race that is attached to the axle, they both have a definite direction they need to be facing and it isn't obvious until you look closely at them. Next time I replace a boot I will take pictures and add that to my site!

Good luck!

Alex

bubbaK · #5 (**permalink**) 07-17-2010, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the info.. I'll give it a closer look as I get into it.. It looks like I can get the outer joint off without removing the shaft.. I've got the crimper for the clamps and pretty much any of the other tools I might need..

sjoutlaw525 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-31-2010, 06:30 PM

i found that it is much easier to shift into neutral from second gear. just slowly add pressure with your foot or youll go right back into 1st. ive also heard that iff you dont have the correct amount of oil in it it can be more difficult to get into neutral

Wicked Al · #7 (**permalink**) 08-01-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sjoutlaw525

i found that it is much easier to shift into neutral from second gear. just slowly add pressure with your foot or youll go right back into 1st. ive also heard that iff you dont have the correct amount of oil in it it can be more difficult to get into neutral

Thanks for the hint, I will be picking up an '07 525 Outlaw (with the 540 kit

in the next couple of weeks, it'll be good to know what kind of eccentricities it has!

Alex

sjoutlaw525 · #8 (**permalink**) 08-02-2010, 10:21 PM

Please share how awsome your ride is once you get it!!

ModernDayOutlaw32 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-19-2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sjoutlaw525

i found that it is much easier to shift into neutral from second gear. just slowly add pressure with your foot or youll go right back into 1st. ive also heard that iff you dont have the correct amount of oil in it it can be more difficult to get into neutral

i found the same scenario. much easier to go to neutral from second. i use a very light tap down on the shifter, as my feet are HUGE and i dont have very precise foot movement haha.