hi. ive been an atv off road enthusiast since the early 1980’s . I started on trikes then sport quads , now I have a fleet of Hondas.(two trx300 4x4s,03 foreman 450s,07trx90,08 rubicon,2011 trx500fm).
all have been very trouble free,however over the holidays my rubicon developed a problem that baffled me for a bit. I turned to the internet for help but alas even the Honda forum didn’t seem to have the answer.
the trouble was one ive seen discussed but not always answered. my fourwheel drive engages fine but after 50 feet +/- a bit it kicks out. then it (the 4×4 light)starts to flash a code. two flashes the 4to 5 second gap then two more flashes and so on. if I restart the bike it will work again for 50 feet or so.
finally in desperation I called the local dealer,suprise! he was helpful!
the two flash code means "no signal from front differential VSS sensor"now there are two sensors on the diff housing ,one atop the ring gear, and one on the front engine to diff driveshaft where it enters the front diff(where the 4×4 actuator is). he cautioned me to check the wiring carefully and not run out and buy a sensor till I have because once you buy a sensor its yours(non returnable)I thought I had checked the wiring well, but low and behold on the left side behind the large black shroud there are three connectors and one was pulled apart.result of a stick or tree being rammed into it
thanks Honda teck! . once again I proved to myself that’s Hondas never break other than by my own abuse.
I hope someone finds this helpful!
hi. ive been an atv off road enthusiast since the early 1980’s . I started on trikes then sport quads , now I have a fleet of Hondas.(two trx300 4x4s,03 foreman 450s,07trx90,08 rubicon,2011 trx500fm).
all have been very trouble free,however over the holidays my rubicon developed a problem that baffled me for a bit. I turned to the internet for help but alas even the Honda forum didn’t seem to have the answer.
the trouble was one ive seen discussed but not always answered. my fourwheel drive engages fine but after 50 feet +/- a bit it kicks out. then it (the 4×4 light)starts to flash a code. two flashes the 4to 5 second gap then two more flashes and so on. if I restart the bike it will work again for 50 feet or so.
finally in desperation I called the local dealer,suprise! he was helpful!
the two flash code means "no signal from front differential VSS sensor"now there are two sensors on the diff housing ,one atop the ring gear, and one on the front engine to diff driveshaft where it enters the front diff(where the 4×4 actuator is). he cautioned me to check the wiring carefully and not run out and buy a sensor till I have because once you buy a sensor its yours(non returnable)I thought I had checked the wiring well, but low and behold on the left side behind the large black shroud there are three connectors and one was pulled apart.result of a stick or tree being rammed into it
thanks Honda teck! . once again I proved to myself that’s Hondas never break other than by my own abuse.
I hope someone finds this helpful!
I’m helping out a friend of mine and he brought me an 06 outlander max 400. Two other shops had given up on it. One shop had rebuilt the carb and charged him and it fixed nothing. I received the machine a few weeks ago and I did my checks. Spraying staring fluid into the carb right when it started dying did nothing. Spark was showing through the in line tester even after it started dying. I did a compression check and I got 170 psi. However I noticed that oil was squirting out the spark plug hole when I cranked it over. I pulled the top end and brought it to a machinist and he said it was worn out. So it got a new 1mm over wiseco and new oem valvels and seals with a top end cometic gaskets. Put it all back together and it does the same thing.
I tried swapping batteries thinking the old one may cause the issue. No luck.
I have a buddy with an 04 outlander parts bike so I went and picked that up and today I swapped out the cdi and the coil and still no change. I can’t even get it to start anymore holding it wide open. I also doubled checked my mechanical timing and its spot on.
How will an engine act if the decompressor is stuck on?
I am about to buy on road legalize equipment for a Honda ATV TRX 400 FA vintage 2006.
Does anybody have a dealer fitting instruction or can tell me how I connect various lightnings wires together.
I’m about to make my first Grizzly purchase (prior motorcycle rider) and have decided on a 2016 Grizzly 700 EPS, either camo (preferable) or green. I live in Huntsville but have done some pricing around the globe on ATV Trader. I’ve gotten OTD quotes for camo at $8,700-$9,300, and $8,500-$8,800 for green.
I also found a green EPS on Craigslist with 144 miles and 18.3 hours. The owner is asking $8,000 but I’m guessing he’ll come down a good bit. He claims he just doesn’t ride the bike because he had a new baby, and that it’s never been in the mud. 2016 grizzly 700. The pictures aren’t great, but the bike doesn’t look abused. I’m wondering how you only get to 144 miles in 18 hours, however. . .
So the questions are: (1) new or used; and (2) what to offer on whatever route I go. Any other thoughts or recommendations are appreciated as well. I lean towards buying new so I can get the factory (and extended) warranty, but I could save a big chunk of change buying used.
I’m about to make my first Grizzly purchase (prior motorcycle rider) and have decided on a 2016 Grizzly 700 EPS, either camo (preferable) or green. I live in Huntsville but have done some pricing around the globe on ATV Trader. I’ve gotten OTD quotes for camo at $8,700-$9,300, and $8,500-$8,800 for green.
I also found a green EPS on Craigslist with 144 miles and 18.3 hours. The owner is asking $8,000 but I’m guessing he’ll come down a good bit. He claims he just doesn’t ride the bike because he had a new baby, and that it’s never been in the mud. 2016 grizzly 700. The pictures aren’t great, but the bike doesn’t look abused. I’m wondering how you only get to 144 miles in 18 hours, however. . .
So the questions are: (1) new or used; and (2) what to offer on whatever route I go. Any other thoughts or recommendations are appreciated as well. I lean towards buying new so I can get the factory (and extended) warranty, but I could save a big chunk of change buying used.
Let your buddies, who ride the Sportsman 570 know. I do realize most will probably be contacted, but some may not receive the notice and this could potentially be a serious issue.
Quote:
Polaris recalls 9,900 Sportsman 570 ATVs due to fire hazard
December 30, 2016
Polaris is recalling nearly 10,000 Sportsman 570 ATVs due to a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Polaris has received 35 reports of damaged fuel rails and leaks. No injuries have been reported. The number of affected is about 9,900.
This recall involves model year 2014 through 2016 Sportsman 570 Touring and X2 model ATVs and model year 2017 Sportsman 570 6×6 model ATVs. The recalled ATVs have one or two seats with four or six tires. “Sportsman” and the model type are printed on the side of the steering column and “Polaris” is printed near the front grill. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The vehicle identification numbers (VIN) are printed on the front or rear frame near the back tire. Recalled VIN numbers are at Polaris ATV RANGER RZR General Snowmobile Slingshot – Official Website.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The ATVs were sold Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2013 through December 2016 for between $7,700 and $11,000. They were manufactured in the U.S. and Mexico.
Let your buddies, who ride the Sportsman 570 know. I do realize most will probably be contacted, but some may not receive the notice and this could potentially be a serious issue.
Quote:
Polaris recalls 9,900 Sportsman 570 ATVs due to fire hazard
December 30, 2016
Polaris is recalling nearly 10,000 Sportsman 570 ATVs due to a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Polaris has received 35 reports of damaged fuel rails and leaks. No injuries have been reported. The number of affected is about 9,900.
This recall involves model year 2014 through 2016 Sportsman 570 Touring and X2 model ATVs and model year 2017 Sportsman 570 6×6 model ATVs. The recalled ATVs have one or two seats with four or six tires. “Sportsman” and the model type are printed on the side of the steering column and “Polaris” is printed near the front grill. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The vehicle identification numbers (VIN) are printed on the front or rear frame near the back tire. Recalled VIN numbers are at Polaris ATV RANGER RZR General Snowmobile Slingshot – Official Website.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The ATVs were sold Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2013 through December 2016 for between $7,700 and $11,000. They were manufactured in the U.S. and Mexico.
