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clutch troubles!

hey so today I decided to pull the primary and grease the one way bearings on my 2015 outlander 800. everything went smooth, greased and re installed started it up and when you go to put into gear it just stalls out? and idea whats going on thanks

Bigbear experts needed please

Hi guys I have a 1989 big bear 350 4×4 in really good shape… I have problem. When I push the bike forward 10 feet( in netruel with engine off ) the rear suspension pulls up and gets hard to push. And when I push backwards the rear suspension squats down and gets hard to push. But when I have the bike lifted on my stand the wheels spin freely with no resistance at all. First I thought it was the brakes, so I completely disconnect front and rear brakes and still have problem. Then I thought it was my front driveshaft ujoints, so when I completely removed the drive shaft the problem was gone…
But as soon as I installed the new ujoints and drive shaft the problem came back instantly.. any help would be greatly appreciated thanks….

On the Trail with Discount Tire -Rally on the Rocks 2016″ Cliff Hanger”

Friday our trail was Cliffhanger. As you might be able to tell by the name, this trail is not for the faint of heart. It is rated 8 because of the 1000 foot plus drop at the obstacle called Cliffhanger on the edge of a cliff where you have to climb down and then back up some bone jarring ledges. If you have a fear of heights you may not want to go on this trail.

Unfortunately for us we had some breakage on a few side by sides, plus there was another group blocking the trail at Cliffhanger so we were not able to go to the end of the trail. I heard more than one driver say they have not seen so much carnage on this trail before.

There were a few broken parts but with a group effort everyone was able to make it back to the trail head.

A few photos from this ride:

Hope you enjoyed a brief look at the trails.

On the Trail with Discount Tire -Rally on the Rocks – “Moab Rim”

Thursday we ventured out to Moab Rim Trail. This is another of our favorite trails because there are a few fun challenges along with some fantastic views of the Colorado river below.

Right out of the gate there is a steep climb with a sheer drop that will test your nerves on the way to what is known as Devils Crack followed by the Z turn. Both of these obstacles help give this trail a 7 rating.

This is an in and out trail with a lunch stop at the edge of a cliff overlooking Moab with the LaSalle mountains as a backdrop.

On our way back as we neared the sand dunes one rider had his rear differential go out. The Discount Tire Team jumped into action. They took out his axle shafts so he could drive down the mountain in 2 wheel drive with a little help.

I heard the driver say "You guys were like a Nascar pit crew" as they disassembled his axles.

The Discount Tire crew never leaves a rider behind.

Here are a few photos from our ride:

Awesome views of the Colorado River.

On the Trail with Discount Tire -Rally on the Rocks 2016″ Posion Spider

Wednesday we tackled Poison Spider Mesa Trail with some outstanding Rally on the Rocks folks. This trail is rated 7 but the scenery is a 10 plus in our books.

We were fortunate to have Cowboy as our Trail Guide because he not only knows all the trails like the back of his hand but he shares some interesting history of the area at each stop along the way.

One of our favorite lunch stops is Little Arch about half way through the trail. If you are not afraid of heights you can walk over to the edge of the arch for a breathtaking view of the Colorado River.

Most of the trail is scenic but there are some areas that will get you attention. Just ask your trail guide for a spot or opt out for a go around.

Here are a few photos from our trail ride:

There is no place like Moab.

On the Trail with Discount Tire -Rally on the Rocks 2016″ Cliff Hanger”

Friday our trail was Cliffhanger. As you might be able to tell by the name, this trail is not for the faint of heart. It is rated 8 because of the 1000 foot plus drop at the obstacle called Cliffhanger on the edge of a cliff where you have to climb down and then back up some bone jarring ledges. If you have a fear of heights you may not want to go on this trail.

Unfortunately for us we had some breakage on a few side by sides, plus there was another group blocking the trail at Cliffhanger so we were not able to go to the end of the trail. I heard more than one driver say they have not seen so much carnage on this trail before.

There were a few broken parts but with a group effort everyone was able to make it back to the trail head.

A few photos from this ride:

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Hope you enjoyed a brief look at the trails.

On the Trail with Discount Tire -Rally on the Rocks – “Moab Rim”

Thursday we ventured out to Moab Rim Trail. This is another of our favorite trails because there are a few fun challenges along with some fantastic views of the Colorado river below.

Right out of the gate there is a steep climb with a sheer drop that will test your nerves on the way to what is known as Devils Crack followed by the Z turn. Both of these obstacles help give this trail a 7 rating.

This is an in and out trail with a lunch stop at the edge of a cliff overlooking Moab with the LaSalle mountains as a backdrop.

On our way back as we neared the sand dunes one rider had his rear differential go out. The Discount Tire Team jumped into action. They took out his axle shafts so he could drive down the mountain in 2 wheel drive with a little help.

I heard the driver say "You guys were like a Nascar pit crew" as they disassembled his axles.

The Discount Tire crew never leaves a rider behind.

Here are a few photos from our ride:

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Awesome views of the Colorado River.

2016 Rancher steering light bar.

I’m new to the forum but not to ATV’s. I searched all over the net for a good write up on installing lighting on the steering column on a 2016 Rancher, to no avail. Here’s several pictures of what I ended up with, I’ll post more through the process on my second machine. To add clarity on the process. Turned out to be a good set up. Only thing I’d like to change is interlocking the light function with the ignition switch but, I’m unable to find a reliable wiring diagram.
Set up has 6 Phillips LED’s totaling 3000 lumins with an independent operating switch and relay.

On the Trail with Discount Tire -Rally on the Rocks 2016″ Posion Spider

Wednesday we tackled Poison Spider Mesa Trail with some outstanding Rally on the Rocks folks. This trail is rated 7 but the scenery is a 10 plus in our books.

We were fortunate to have Cowboy as our Trail Guide because he not only knows all the trails like the back of his hand but he shares some interesting history of the area at each stop along the way.

One of our favorite lunch stops is Little Arch about half way through the trail. If you are not afraid of heights you can walk over to the edge of the arch for a breathtaking view of the Colorado River.

Most of the trail is scenic but there are some areas that will get you attention. Just ask your trail guide for a spot or opt out for a go around.

Here are a few photos from our trail ride:

Click the image to open in full size.

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There is no place like Moab.