All posts by dstech

New 570 owner

Good day everyone ..

I have finally purchased my first Sportsman 570, its an orange 2016. great machine so far.
I am currently installing a new Champion 3000lb winch ( got to love black Friday sales cost $100 ).
I have the hardware installed but the electrical is causing me a little problem.
need some advice.
Where should I install the solenoid and wiring from the switch to the ignition has me concerned, just don’t want to screw up anything.

Any help would be great

thanks

A Newbie

Light bar installation 2015 Rancher

Ok I’m new here so any help is greatly appreciated! I have a 2015 Rancher and want to install an Alpena Quadfire on my quad. I have an installation kit that I bought with the light but I’m not very educated in installing switches and relays and the instructions basically suck. I am also considering connecting straight to my headlights. So thoughts, suggestions?

multiple issues after synthetic oil use

Hey there,I’m new to this forum
I live in hazelton bc and have a 99 tractor.
Wondering if anyone could give some advice …

I recently did an oil change and used Lucas synthetic 10w40 wet clutch safe. Only now am I informed that synthetic oil is bad for this quad unfortunately.

After this I noticed a ticking sound in the engine that is directly related to engine rpms.
Over the days the ticking has gotten quite loud and sounds like its coming from the cylinder head.
Also just yesterday the quad has stopped shifting now. It’s stuck in 2ND gear and won’t shift up or down. When u press the shift button, you can hear the engine lag a little as it tries to shift but nothing happens.

And thirdly, now my temp light is on all the time.
I’ve stopped driving it since the non shift issue.
And have since done another oil change with non synthetic oil.

Is there a way to find out what the problem is with out buying that solenoid tester?
Or any tips on what I should do or what the ticking is?

Thank you!