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2016 Rubicon – Starts then dies after 2 seconds

Hi Everyone,
Hoping someone can help me with this problem…

2016 Rubicon Deluxe EFI

I was running all day yesterday when the bike stalled while in 5th gear (like it ran out of gas). When I turn the key off then on again, I can hear the EFI kick in and it will start then stall in about 2 seconds, then won’t start again unless I turn key off and on, then it will start for 2 seconds again… Throttle has no impact. There was two bars of gas left (filled it anyway didnt help), didn’t heat up (only two bars on temp gauge).

Checked all fuses, they were fine…

Any ideas?

Synthetic oil

Good morning. I just purchased in 06 Honda 350 rancher 4 x 4 for deer hunting. This is the first time I have ever used a four wheeler. The gentleman that I bought it from has always used synthetic 5W-30 oil. While he says he changed it recently the oil doesn’t look great. My question is should I continue to use the same oil he has always used or is now time to change to something different.? Thank you!

Synthetic oil

Good morning. I just purchased in 06 Honda 350 rancher 4 x 4 for deer hunting. This is the first time I have ever used a four wheeler. The gentleman that I bought it from has always used synthetic 5W-30 oil. While he says he changed it recently the oil doesn’t look great. My question is should I continue to use the same oil he has always used or is now time to change to something different.? Thank you!

Brand New 2016 570: Drive Shaft Slop Or Clutch Housing Slappage??

I’ve got about 5 hours on my 2016 570… boy you guys weren’t lying about the noisy drivetrain!

This thing is brand new, and has all kinds of crazy noises going on down below. The exhaust heat IS INDEED hot as shit (with proper riding gear polaris!!)

My question is whether or not a clutch kit resolves any of what sounds like clutch engagement/disengagement clanking, or U joint slop? This is super apparent when the EBS engages… Or any time you’re on and off the throttle. Even in low through the rocky/tight stuff, it clanks and slaps, and makes for a rough forward motion with a passenger that’s for sure.

While I do love the power steering, I could totally do away with the EBS. Quite annoying really. On rocky gravel surfaces, it literally locks the rear wheels up if you accidentally let out of the throttle too much when coming to a stop.

Overall the suspension and ride quality on trails is great. In fact, while I love the reliability of the Honda’s, they don’t ride this nice/smooth on a lot of the bumps… Not to mention I doubt you’re going to get 44 HP for $6k anywhere else, and the acceleration is pretty good compared to other utility bikes I’ve ridden. (of course not quite like my sport quads though)

Anyhow, I searched the forum and found tons of threads that go way in depth about these issues and noises, but there isn’t really a clear concise method or process of elimination to get these worked out.

Has anyone seen several owners successfully fix any of these using the same clutch kit by chance? Or something similar maybe I haven’t come across?

Much thanks for any help or opinions you can throw in here!

P.S. – I’ve never in my life had a brand new atv squeak in the front end as much as this one. Barely ridden… sounds like a two year old 450R beat to hell and back. Saw the thread about greasing the lower control arm bushings and turning the shaft… Going to try that, but man we shouldn’t have to do this stuff on a brand new bike!