Hey guys, I just picked up 2012 Outlander 1000 for relatively cheap over the weekend. I knew the key ignition needed some attention. I cleaned the key and sprayed electrical cleaner down the ignition. Ok, so the atv will start and run if the key is in the On/lights position. Once you turn it to the just On position it shuts off (and won’t start in this position). Plus the headlights won’t work, I’ve checked the fuses and swapped relays. Still nothing for lights, thinking it could possibly do something with the ignition. Any help guys would be great! Thanks a lot.

I had an issue with a bolt coming loose on my Sportsman 1000 which caused damage to one of my A-arm bushings. Instead of replacing it with OEM, I decided to do some preventative maintenance and replace all of the bushings while I have it apart. I’m wondering what everyone is running? I’m torn between the JCCapri Bushing Kit or the Garage Products Bushing Kit. The Garage Products kit comes with new sleeves which is a bonus even though it does cost a bit more than the JCCapri kit but I’m wondering which company’s bushings are the better of the two?

I’ve recently purchased a 2006 Rancher 350 4×4 and replaced the wheel bearings and the ball joints and the front wheel still has an extreme wobble.

I also had a metal piece left over, and I did not see anything resembling it.

I used All Balls for the wheel bearings and ball joints. I’ve attached a photo and a video link here

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Need a little more power !!

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Well I was searching craigslist like I do everyday and came across a 2002 rancher es 4×2. Never owned a 4×2 or even a Honda at that…. but for the price ($700) and running, I had to grab it. So right now she is on a jack stand with all oil changed and brakes cleaned. WOW, Honda breaks are crazy that’s for sure. Can’t just do disc like popo and can am? lol

Anyhow, other than all of that she runs strong and shifts through all the gears and not smoking. Hard to start, but will be cleaning the carb this weekend.

So wondering if there is anything I need to know about this wheeler. Thanks for the imput ya’ll. Oh ya, I will get some pics up soon, for a 2002 its in great shape

Brian

First, a shout out to Scott and his Family from Charlotte, NC, whom I met this past weekend at Carolina Adventure World. Scott was enjoying his new 570’s, Red and Orange.

Question: When did they delete the Radiator Side Covers? I think that’s an important feature to have. I wonder if you can buy them for the 2014 models and install them on the newer bikes?

Maybe that was an idea to cut down on the heat out the right side, warming up your leg?

Given a choice, I’d rather protect the Radiator from sticks and etc.

Your thoughts? :beerchug:

Upgraded my tires and noticed a low end power loss. I ride mostly trails and rocks with some mud holes here and there.

Will I be happy with a simple shim? Should I look into a Machined Sheave? Is a secondary spring needed if I go just shims?

Low end is most important to me.

Thanks

Hey guys, this past weekend I was cleaning my quad and I noticed a bulge (about 1.5" diameter) in the sidewall of one of the rear tires. These are the stock tires on my ’15 Touring 1000. I’ve never been the type to buy aftermarket rims / tires unless it’s necessary (and now it is), so I don’t really know what’s what with regard to tire sizes / manufacturers / capability etc.

From my research, I’m leaning heavily toward a set of radial tires, and I want to go at least a size up from stock because I had some serious clearance issues on Drummond Island over memorial weekend (the kind of issues that required a crow bar to "adjust" clearance between the engine and the skid plate). It looks like a lot of people like the Bighorns, Bighorn 2.0’s, and the Bear Claws. From what I can tell, the Bear Claws only come in the 26" diameter for my 14" wheels, so those are out. I’m looking at the 29" Bighorn’s, and the 28" Bighorn 2.0’s. I don’t want to lift, or put a new clutch in the machine, but I’d like to gain as much ground clearance as possible since I have to get new tires anyway.

Anyone have any suggestions? 28" vs 29" pro’s & con’s?

I bought a snorkel kit last year for my old ’12 gade, now have a ’15. The exhaust boot is round on the ’12, but oval on the ’15. I looked in part shark and couldnt it find or wasn’t listed, is it available or need something else??

I have a 2011 Honda Rancher ES with power steering. I parked it the other day and everything was fine. I went to turn the key over and the power steering light is on and the neutral light blinks with the gear indicator at a steady pace to the clicks. Pushing the electronic shiftier does nothing and pushing the starter it doesn’t turn over or make any noise. The battery is good. I can’t retrieve codes because the gear indicator seems to be stuck. All I am getting is clicking. Tried rocking it back in forth to get into a gear, but the neutral light is on. I am a little lost of what to do to figure the problem out. Has anyone else experienced this? I uploaded the video on you tube and here is a link to it https://youtu.be/M_cHMWxdXz8. I don’t know if you can hear the clicking in it but it is too the same rhythm as the gear indicator. Any help would be appreciated. Video https://youtu.be/M_cHMWxdXz8