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!
So after a couple of years of riding with my buddy with 30" Inlaws, I decided to step it up and give them a try. I got a 2" highlifter kit with my wheels and tires. For how aggressive the tires are, they are surprisingly smooth due to the overlapping lug down the center, though they do like to wander on the road. He has about 3000 miles on his set and has only lost about a half inch of tread. I’m super stoked to do some winter riding with the extra 3.5" of ground clearance I got over my 27" Blackwater Evo’s. Those are gonna end up on the wife’s 450 😉
Has anyone ever replaced or repaired any of the fender mounting points on the Predator fuel tank. It is hard to explain making it more difficult to search, but basically where the seat slides on the fuel tank, that screw/mount point on the fuel tank got ripped out. Does not look like any damage was done to tank. Just looks like the piece was pressed in the plastic there. Any ideas as to what can be pressed back in to do the job?
I was told I could save a decent chunk of change if I was willing to get last year’s helmet model instead of the most current. Where does one go on the net to order the cheaper year old helmets?
I was told I could save a decent chunk of change if I was willing to get last year’s helmet model instead of the most current. Where does one go on the net to order the cheaper year old helmets?
I was told I could save a decent chunk of change if I was willing to get last year’s helmet model instead of the most current. Where does one go on the net to order the cheaper year old helmets?
I was told I could save a decent chunk of change if I was willing to get last year’s helmet model instead of the most current. Where does one go on the net to order the cheaper year old helmets?
Hey everybody I have a 2004 4×4 500 automatic. Scrambler drive on street mostly no jumps nothing fun as of lately. The thing is last year we replaced my chain and my sproket because it was getting lose and had to tighten often but now we tighten even more often like three times more often it is real bad also front has wobble doesn’t matter speed but I like speed and it gets scary at times. Some of the things I have been reading are axle bearings? Or bearing carrier maybe front. Sprocket clip missing but does anything go with crazy wobble in front the hope is to fix some items this winter to have ready to pull toboggan any help would be great .also not little gal but the rear end does slouch pretty good when on would love not to replace alot but whatever to get it back to good running conditions
Just got all the parts back today from being galvanized. So lots of tapping out threads etc. Should keep me busy for a few days and nights putting it back together :biggrin:
Many people looking at buying a Can Am Defender are also looking at a Polaris Ranger or General.
Here is a hint after working on Polaris side by sides at work:
I bought a Can Am. Because 3k maintained miles on a motor when they start to burn oil is unacceptable. I love the Polaris ride and AWD is mud/snow. But the quality of the machines is seriously lacking. And Can am seems to focus on quality in manufacturing.
