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new machine can’t decide which

my two choices consist between

outlander DPS 570 with heated hand grips, full skid plates, winch system and most importantly tracks
FOR $15 851.87

and

outlander DPS 1000

with the same options but without tracks
FOR $15 693.95

the predicament is that i want loads of power but i want i also want tracks just as much but i can’t afford to have both

i live in canada and would love to have the tracks in the winter and be able to use them on the beach in the summer

but i also love trail riding and want the power to prep food plots and other such things in the woods

so what are my options and i also have no idea if the 570 has the power for tracks

new machine can’t decide which

my two choices consist between

outlander DPS 570 with heated hand grips, full skid plates, winch system and most importantly tracks
FOR $15 851.87

and

outlander DPS 1000

with the same options but without tracks
FOR $15 693.95

the predicament is that i want loads of power but i want i also want tracks just as much but i can’t afford to have both

i live in canada and would love to have the tracks in the winter and be able to use them on the beach in the summer

but i also love trail riding and want the power to prep food plots and other such things in the woods

so what are my options and i also have no idea if the 570 has the power for tracks

Early Sportsman owners….suspension squeaks

2003 500. Obviously these bikes have minimal zerk (grease) fittings. The previous owner had all the suspension bushings replaced. but man are they noisy. I have soaked them down with silicone spray and will probably end up loosening, respraying and retorqing all of them.

Is this just inherent with these bikes with only a few grease points? SO far I dig this thing but man is it noisy lol……starter bendix, suspension, steering.

Front differential pinion cover exploaded! Only 60 miles

Took my 2016 sportsman 1000 out to see how it would do in the snow and less then a mile later POP!! Pinion cover exploaded. I had it in 2 wheel drive when it happened. It is under warranty but I don’t want to have it sitting at the dealership waiting to get it fixed because i want to use it to go ice fishing. I plan on putting new aftermarket pinion cover on anyways so should i even bother taken it to the dealership to have it fixed or just order the heavy duty pinion cover and fix it myself? Is there a chance the front differential is damaged also in which case im better off taking it to the dealership?

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CV Axle Replacement

I snapped my front right CV axle on my 16 Outlander XMR570.

Is this a pretty easy job? I looked on YouTube and only saw someone using a strap wrapped around the axle and the other end wrapped around a wrench, then giving a good TUG to remove the shaft from the diff.

Are there any special tools needed?

What will I need to remove to get it out, wheel, hub, rotor, caliper, anything else? (I know, I need a service manual)

Any recommendations for replacement? Should I just purchase a pair while I’m at it and replace both?

Thanks for your help.

800 battery install

Hi Guys,

I made a post last week about my quad shutting off while plowing so many suggested I get a new battery. I went with the OEM but I’m having severe difficulties getting it back in. Is there a trick or secret to it? At this point I didnt even know how I got it out in the first place.

The new batt looks far from new now as it’s been scratched up from trying to slide it into the batt cage every which way.

The positive mounts vertically and my hands are big so idk…it seems crazy to me. A battery install should not be this difficult.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Small bubbles in the oil

I’m looking at buying a 2003 scrambler 400 with 4WD. The seller made a comment it did overheat once, which concerns me, but I noticed the oil was full of small bubbles. It’s not milky as oil may get when water gets into the oil, but just a lot of small bubbles. He selling the atv for $1000, and it has a winch and snow plow. Sounds like it might be a good deal but only if the engine is ok. Does anyone know how I might check this out? Are the oil bubbles a real concern? Thank you