[HisGirl]

My boyfriend had a 2020 sportsman 850. He went riding today but before he even got 10 feet, he heard a pop under the engine, saw smoke, lost power and then flames. Anyone have any ideas?
He’s had a power issue before with it losing power then during, and a dealer diagnosed a fuel pump so he replaced it then no problems for months till now. Thanks

 

[ronc80]

Don't believe a new fuel pump will help. Glad nobody was hurt. Fuel leak from something got ignited?

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[FPD218]

My boyfriend had a 2020 sportsman 850. He went riding today but before he even got 10 feet, he heard a pop under the engine, saw smoke, lost power and then flames. Anyone have any ideas?
He’s had a power issue before with it losing power then during, and a dealer diagnosed a fuel pump so he replaced it then no problems for months till now. Thanks View attachment 174738

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[Deucer]

Whoa! That looks bad.

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[HisGirl]

Definitely toast. He heard a pop then saw smoke. Thank goodness fully insured but still owe on it.

 

[HisGirl]

 

[HisGirl]

 

[HisGirl]

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Thank you.

 

[pcaster]

And this is why all of my Sportsman's have fire extinguishers on them. I read too many stories like this and it scared me into getting one for each of them.

 

[latebird]

Well, if it had been an electric vehicle it would not have happened - no gasoline or oil to fuel a fire!

But wait; isn't the container for the EV battery made of petro-chemical material? How about the insulation on the wiring, the body, the tires, lighting equipment, motor controller and brake system materials? How much of an electric vehicle can be constructed without products derived from coal, oil or gas?

 

[Deucer]

I have seen pictures of sleds that caught on fire. Everything burns down to a little pile of ashes in the snow. About all that is left is the crankshaft, shock springs and small steel parts.The track and seat burn so hot it turns the tunnel into ashes, and all the plastics and gas burn so hot it melts the engine and bulkhead. You could put all that is left in a couple of 5 gallon paint buckets.

Nothing even left to salvage from your ATV. Hope you figure out how it happened and let us know so we may be able to prevent it from happening to others.

Hope you have good luck with your insurance and get a new ATV without to much trouble.

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[UncleMeat]

And this is why all of my Sportsman's have fire extinguishers on them. I read too many stories like this and it scared me into getting one for each of them.

I curious what fire extinguishers you bought.

 

[Deucer]

I have never carried a fire extinguisher in an ATV. . I think that will be my new years resolution. I will get several and put one in each car and ATV. Wife's car has one but really old and probably needs replaced.

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[UncleMeat]

I have never carried a fire extinguisher in an ATV. . I think that will be my new years resolution. I will get several and put one in each car and ATV. Wife's car has one but really old and probably needs replaced.

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I found this today.

I might buy two: one to test, one to install.

 

[latebird]

As long as the extinguisher is charged and serviced yearly, they basically never wear out - if the unit is dry chemical (colored baking soda treated with an anti-caking agent) servicing consists of turning to unit opposite it's stored position and tapping with a rubber mallet to assure the chemical is not caked or clumped. I have refilled and recharged my own extinguishers for many years. Note: I fill with compressed air - not nitrogen or CO2 as commercial servicers do - alsso commercial servicers will not refill an extinguisher over 5 years old without 'hydro pressure testing' and then they refuse to service an extinguisher over 10 years old. I have to replace my extinguishers every 10 years to maintain my commercial liability insurance.

 

[latebird]

I found this today.

I might buy two: one to test, one to install.
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Amazon or Ebay?

 

[latebird]

Amazon - I found it - lots of customer reviews, but no testimonials from purchasers who have had the device activated.

 

[Deucer]

Kidde 5-B:C Automotive Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher 21029304 - The Home Depot

Having a fire extinguisher within reach can help you create a path to safety, and may even help put out a small, contained fire. This Kidde fire extinguisher is UL rated 5 B:C and is specifically designed

www.homedepot.com

I was thinking some one time use disposables for the ATV.

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[pcaster]

I curious what fire extinguishers you bought.

Amazon -

 

[FPD218]

Amazon -

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Thanks @pcaster just ordered them under your account and had them shipped to MrEd.