Hi does anyone else have this issue I’ve done this twice now. Was wondering if there’s anyway to help prevent this in the future.
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So I pulled a bone head move and stripped the threads in the front diff. That bolt is soo short, has about 2 threads. I contacted the dealer and asked if they sold a longer plug and they said it had to be the exact same length. Now Ive read some guys using Gold plugs or longer plugs but on older machines. Anyone know if I could get away with using a bit long bolt? Im so close to getting it to hold that if I take my washer off I can get to grab but think a few extra threads would be the ticket. Any input?? Im pretty sure the dealer wants an 1 hour of labour to do the same thing but could be wrong.

Cheers!!

Hello everyone, my name is Trent and I am new to the forum and the Polaris ATV world. I have a 99 Polaris sportsman 500 that has been sitting out in the weather for about 3 years and I am trying to get it running. The motor turns over if you jump across the starter, so that is good. I have no power from the key switch. I have a new battery and both of the circuit breakers are good in the black bean bags and I have power to the connection board (Where all wires plug into) from the battery, but the power ends there. I am missing the upper housing and speedometer, but have all of the lights in the except for the blue one and i’m not sure what that one is for. It is also missing the master cylinder, but I don’t think that would have any sort of electrical effects. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone, my name is Trent and I am new to the forum and the Polaris ATV world. I have a 99 Polaris sportsman 500 that has been sitting out in the weather for about 3 years and I am trying to get it running. The motor turns over if you jump across the starter, so that is good. I have no power from the key switch. I have a new battery and both of the circuit breakers are good in the black bean bags and I have power to the connection board (Where all wires plug into) from the battery, but the power ends there. I am missing the upper housing and speedometer, but have all of the lights in the except for the blue one and i’m not sure what that one is for. It is also missing the master cylinder, but I don’t think that would have any sort of electrical effects. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Guys,

I bought a used 2011 sportsman 850 EPS. It’s my first ATV and I planned on using it just to get around the hunting camp. It was priced right, $3,800, but soon after the engine began smoking and recently it has gotten stuck in high gear. I took it to the local dealer who said there’s something internal in the transmission that’s messed up and opening it up to see what’s wrong would be a lot. They also said the smoking was that it is burning oil and could be indicative of it needing a valve adjustment or possibly the engine rebuilt, both are expensive.

I’m in Northeast Florida and hunt up in Georgia. I’m not sure if fixing it makes sense. I thought just to dump it but the highest offer of gotten is $1000. Hunting season is over and I can figure out what to do next year.

I’m just wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks.

Guys,

I bought a used 2011 sportsman 850 EPS. It’s my first ATV and I planned on using it just to get around the hunting camp. It was priced right, $3,800, but soon after the engine began smoking and recently it has gotten stuck in high gear. I took it to the local dealer who said there’s something internal in the transmission that’s messed up and opening it up to see what’s wrong would be a lot. They also said the smoking was that it is burning oil and could be indicative of it needing a valve adjustment or possibly the engine rebuilt, both are expensive.

I’m in Northeast Florida and hunt up in Georgia. I’m not sure if fixing it makes sense. I thought just to dump it but the highest offer of gotten is $1000. Hunting season is over and I can figure out what to do next year.

I’m just wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks.

New to Polaris. Two years ago (while riding my 400 EX) I met a gentleman near trail 57 at Windrock riding a Scrambler. He was from the Chattanooga area and apparently rode a lot. Not just riding but covering some serious ground at an impressive pace. After picking his brain, I knew someday I would step up to that type of machine.

I found a good deal on a leftover 2016 Scrambler 850 and pulled the trigger in November. I have only put 11 hours on the machine. So far mostly good and mostly impressed. I am however disappointed with the sloppy steering shaft.

When standing up the steering shaft has vertical play of 1/4 to 3/8 of on inch (sloppy). Anybody else experienced this issue on a new machine?

If you click the link you can see pictures and a video on them. Seen them at the local stealership yesterday and thought these may be the best things since sliced bread

Built in wind screen on a mx style helmet as well as a drop down sun sheild built in behind the wind screen that flips down and up easily with a switch on the side of the helmet (easy to use with gloves)

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/afx-fx-41-ds-helmet

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How is it possible guys are going from stockers to a 25" or 26" tire on these little 300s with no GR and they say it’s not that bad
Most rear tires are adding 10lbs rotational each so thats 20lbs just on the rears alone. I went from stockers to 23"/24"mud lites. Now I want to upgrade to a true 25" tire and just can’t wrap my head around the added weight.

Just out of curiosity as I’m not in desperate need who supplies driveshafts or parts over there. I notice Partzilla don’t list anything (or I couldn’t find it)