What does it mean if the T Mark can’t line up with the index mark when turning the crankshaft? Whenever I get it lined up it falls about a quarter to half inch down

I know this has to have been covered before, But I searched and have not come up with anything.

I bought a 2001 Sportsman 500 4×4. The previous owner said the fan switch went bad so he just installed a toggle switch.

I would like to install a new fan switch.

Are there any instructions here on how to replace the switch?

Is this the switch I need?
HEAT SENSOR SWITCH FITS POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 | eBay

I know this has to have been covered before, But I searched and have not come up with anything.

I bought a 2001 Sportsman 500 4×4. The previous owner said the fan switch went bad so he just installed a toggle switch.

I would like to install a new fan switch.

Are there any instructions here on how to replace the switch?

Is this the switch I need?
HEAT SENSOR SWITCH FITS POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 | eBay

First couple of things, sorry if this post has been beaten to death, did a quick search couldn’t find anything. The other is I’m the parts/service manager for a repair shop.

I’ve got a 16 Commander 800 XT, looking at getting a little more aggressive tire. The bighorn 2s are great for what i ride 75% of the time but i do tend to play in the mud. I kind of had my mind made up on a set of 28 inch mega mayhem’s. As i am getting the money put away for the new tires i get my new Western Powersports book and noticed GBC grim reapers now come in a 30 inch, kind of got me thinking again, kind of brought up a couple questions i didn’t think i needed answered.

little more background. The 2 machines i ride with the most are a maverick xds and a rzr xp1k, both turbo’d. riding on just about everything, have to hit black top roads to get to the trails we ride. bout 25% pavement, 50% dirt road/hardpack trails, 25% mud and rocks.

I guess im looking for some recommendations. Any benefits other than the obvious for 28’s or 30’s?

First couple of things, sorry if this post has been beaten to death, did a quick search couldn’t find anything. The other is I’m the parts/service manager for a repair shop.

I’ve got a 16 Commander 800 XT, looking at getting a little more aggressive tire. The bighorn 2s are great for what i ride 75% of the time but i do tend to play in the mud. I kind of had my mind made up on a set of 28 inch mega mayhem’s. As i am getting the money put away for the new tires i get my new Western Powersports book and noticed GBC grim reapers now come in a 30 inch, kind of got me thinking again, kind of brought up a couple questions i didn’t think i needed answered.

little more background. The 2 machines i ride with the most are a maverick xds and a rzr xp1k, both turbo’d. riding on just about everything, have to hit black top roads to get to the trails we ride. bout 25% pavement, 50% dirt road/hardpack trails, 25% mud and rocks.

I guess im looking for some recommendations. Any benefits other than the obvious for 28’s or 30’s?

I know this topic has been bashed and debated. Everyone has their own magic.
Here is what i planned just hitme with a piston if i am heading the wrong direction.
Im doing a wet build. Piston rings head(used lapped head and valves) are replaced.
Flushed case.
After its buttoned up i will do one heat cycle then check for leaks etc.
Im in the city so i can’t run it for long without drawing too much annoyance from neighbors so i will ride it up and down the street varrying the throttle not opening it wot for 10 15 min hitting all gears up and down with engine breaking.
Let cool and check head torque and valves.
Do it one twice more riding harder each time.
Dump dino and filter.
Refil with same.
Take it to farm and do a good one hour ride around the farm as i normally ride.
When should i do another filter and oil?
Just keep riding as i normally would for next 100 miles or so before giving her or will i be good to go?
This is my first ever attempt at any kind of top end work but thanks to write ups here and youtube its relatively simple.
Sorry bike is an 06 rancher 350.

I know this topic has been bashed and debated. Everyone has their own magic.
Here is what i planned just hitme with a piston if i am heading the wrong direction.
Im doing a wet build. Piston rings head(used lapped head and valves) are replaced.
Flushed case.
After its buttoned up i will do one heat cycle then check for leaks etc.
Im in the city so i can’t run it for long without drawing too much annoyance from neighbors so i will ride it up and down the street varrying the throttle not opening it wot for 10 15 min hitting all gears up and down with engine breaking.
Let cool and check head torque and valves.
Do it one twice more riding harder each time.
Dump dino and filter.
Refil with same.
Take it to farm and do a good one hour ride around the farm as i normally ride.
When should i do another filter and oil?
Just keep riding as i normally would for next 100 miles or so before giving her or will i be good to go?
This is my first ever attempt at any kind of top end work but thanks to write ups here and youtube its relatively simple.
Sorry bike is an 06 rancher 350.

I’m a new member, my name is Kevin.

I’m a new Polaris owner (only had Hondas)

I have a 2004 Sportsman 600

Here is my problem – axles

I put a 2" highlifter lift on it with 28" mudzillas

I have went through 3 sets of axles (stock, cheap amazon, Sixity XTV)

The longest I can get out of a set of axles is about 2 hours of mud playing. They break on the universal joint.

My question is this : Does anyone know of a axle that can handle this set up? I’m sure I’m not he only one who has ever put big tires on a Polaris.

Do I need one custom made? Can anyone provide my with a link to a place that can help?

Thank you very much

I’m a new member, my name is Kevin.

I’m a new Polaris owner (only had Hondas)

I have a 2004 Sportsman 600

Here is my problem – axles

I put a 2" highlifter lift on it with 28" mudzillas

I have went through 3 sets of axles (stock, cheap amazon, Sixity XTV)

The longest I can get out of a set of axles is about 2 hours of mud playing. They break on the universal joint.

My question is this : Does anyone know of a axle that can handle this set up? I’m sure I’m not he only one who has ever put big tires on a Polaris.

Do I need one custom made? Can anyone provide my with a link to a place that can help?

Thank you very much

Good day all. I have a Polaris prowler circa 2006 which has all the parts from the trail blazer.
My daughter managed to rip out the battery and break the solenoid. I have replaced the solenoid and reconnected the large red connector to the battery and the one to the starter motor. I still have a smaller red wire which has broken and can’t find for the life of me where it should go.
Anybody able to help or have any pictures of there set up.

Cheers. Si.