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  1. 2000 Xplorer 400 pumping oil out of spout near recoil

    ATV Repair and Maintenance
    Hey guys. New to quads, bought the xplorer 400 2 stroke the other day. Bikes in great condition, only 4000km on it. It sat for about 6 years. I have put maybe 3 hours on it, and while going through some tall grass and rough trail it flashed the temp light. This is weird, because it has plenty of...

  2. 06 SPORTSMAN 800 4X4 not engaging after rebuild

    ATV Repair and Maintenance
    Hi, so i bought a used 06 foreman 800, seemed ok when i bought it, i noticed a difference when i engaged the 4x4 when i was riding around. Well now that there is snow i noticed that i don't have much torque coming from the front wheel in forward and reverse with awd engaged. Back wheels spin a...

  3. Sloppy Tranny or just my imagination???

    Polaris Sportsman 570
    Hey Folks, I have a 2016 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 EPS with 4x4 drivetrain. When I start my rig up and shift into reverse or drive and start to accelerate there is brief pause in engagement of the tranny and it hits quite hard once it engages. Is this normal with the shaft driven atv's? I...

  4. another 4 wheel drive question

    ATV Repair and Maintenance
    ok i've been dealing with this since i've bought the quad, but recently it has been getting worse, it's a 2000 scrambler 500 H.O. 4x4 99% of the time when I first start the quad and turn the AWD on it works perfectly both front wheels lock in and spin. However sometimes when shifting from...

  5. Opinions on Polaris Scrambler 400 2 stroke 4x4

    ATV General Discussion
    I'm looking at purchasing a Scrambler 4x4 400 for $1000. It needs a headgasket but that looks to be an easy and cheap job. I was just looking for some honest opinions on them and what to look out for or anything I could do to the quad to prevent problems in the future with it. Also some opinions...

  6. 1998 425 magnum 4x4 rear brake line discontinued. Need to know the thread size.

    ATV Brakes & Suspension
    I have a 1998 Polaris 425 magnum 4x4 and the brake system had to be redone. My issue is the rear brake line has been discontinued. My question is what is the thread diameter and size that goes into the caliper and also the 4 way split box? I need to try to find a brake line that is universal or...

  7. 1992 350 Liquid

    ATV New Members
    Hello Everyone, I just bought my first ATV and the person had no books to go along with it. Are there manuals available? Trying to identify it so I can buy parts. I found numbers on the pull starter housing but they do not seem to work on google. Ser. No. 9209435 Prod. No. EC350PL00221786 Any...

  8. 1996 Scrambler 400 4X4 - No Start Question

    Polaris Scrambler
    Hello Guys - I friend just gave me a 1996 Scrambler 400 4X4 that won't start. He said it was running a month ago, but died while his son was riding it. When we press the start button, the starter solenoid just makes a single "click" sound. We cleaned (wire brushed) all the battery/selenoid...

  9. Converting a 89` Trail Boss 250 4X4 to a 4.7kw Yanmar DIESEL

    ATV Performance Modifications
    As nice as a 2 stroke gasoline trail boss is, It`s not for me, I have been working on diesels for the past 5 years and they have been shown to be superior to gasoline in every way EXCEPT speed. No a 4.7kw diesel will not beat 7000+rpm the Polaris engine puts out, but I would like something with...

  10. No awd 2002 sportsman please please help!!

    ATV Repair and Maintenance
    i'm hoping someone can help me out... My 4x4 doesn't work (02 sportsman 400) but there is full power to both hubs. Armature plates and Hilliard clutches are brand new, filled hubs correctly. They magnatize as they should and have correct hub fluid. On jacks I can stop both tires with my hand...
  11. 1995 Polaris Magnum Vintage Frame up Rebuild

    1995 Polaris Magnum Vintage Frame up Rebuild

    This was a project I worked on for about 3 months. I bought this ATV for $475. It ran, and that was about it. I took it home and tore it down to the frame and started ordering parts. I repainted everything from frame up, and rebuilt/replaced anything everything that looked like it needed replaced. I
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  12. Gearing Question

    ATV Wheels & Tires
    Hello there! I just purchased my first Scrambler, a 2001 Polaris Scrambler 500cc 4x4 concentric drive. It needed a few things including tires. I got some aftermarket rims and tires and i knew that my scrambler had a 1" difference in tire size so i found a set on craigslist and got them! Turns...

  13. Sportsman 500 only moves in 4x4 with only front tires

    Polaris Sportsman
    I have a 2001 Sportsman 500 HO. I took it off a small jump and it stopped me as soon as I landed. It was stuck until I put it in 4x4 and only the front tires engage now. I took the cover off for the drive belt to see if that was the problem and its completely fine. Its not a beat machine either...

  14. 92 350 4x4 only foot brake works

    ATV Brakes & Suspension
    Wanting to get the hand lever brake to work. The Foot petal works. The Reservoir is full of fluid. When the top is off teh reservoir and I slightly squeeze the hand brake I can see the fluid move. I am not sure what the next step is to fixing it. Any help would be great!

  15. I need to find out for sure what year I have. Someone help!

    ATV New Members
    I have picked up what I was told was a 86 trail boss 4x4, but I am having a hard time verifying that with what little info I can find. The serial number is different than the ones I have found online that always starts with a "w" my Vin number is 16442373 down on the frame by your left calf...

  16. '06 Sportsman AWD was stuck in; replaced plate, now NO AWD!!

    ATV Repair and Maintenance
    Hey everyone, As I'm sure is easily noted, I'm new to the forum, and the Polaris world in general. I recently purchased a used 2006 Sportsman 500 HO EFI; this thing is awesome and has stood up to literally everything I've thrown at her. However, during a recent excursion to Busco Beach, a...

  17. New To Me 330 Magnum

    Polaris Magnum
    Hello Everyone, I am new to the forums. so id like to just say hello. My Fiancee enjoyed riding my Sportsman 500 so much i decided to buy my Ol' Lady a quad of her own. I picked up a 330 Magnum 4x4 from Craigslist for 1500 bucks, not bad considering it has a 2000lb wench, new tires, and a new...

  18. General Question

    ATV General Discussion
    What is a good atv for a 140 pound 12 year old. I would like to buy him something 4 wheel drive, not because the terrain is rough or hard to ride but because the mud, holes, and some hills. He has had a 2 wheel drive 150 for a few years and is starting to out grow it. Just looking for some...

  19. Rear Wheels will not pull

    Polaris Magnum
    Magnum 500, Rear wheels wont pull, however when in 4x4 the front and only the front will pull!!! Any ideas?:hmmm:

  20. Help!!! My 1999 sportsman wont start

    Polaris Sportsman
    I have a 1999 sportsman 500. I cant keep the battery hooked up because it stays hot and automatically tries to start my atv with the ignition switch off. I have no idea what the problem is.. any suggestions would be appreciated!
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