Category Archives: ATV General Discussion

What are the clear tubes behind headlight?

On my 2007 sportsman 700 there are 2 (I believe) clear tubes running up into the cluster on the handlebars that the headlight and speedo are mounted in. It also appears that there may be a check valve or something inline? I am assuming this is a vent for something but am unsure. Thanks in advance!

Looking at helmets has anybody bought from Amazon ?

Looking at a helmet put out by X4 does anybody bought one of these if so what did you think ?I’m riding without helmet right now only trail riding ,I know bad me and half of the other people on the trails . Anyway now always riding with my wife almost took a small rock to the head and got some sand in my eyes . I need to get both of us helmets and goggles

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Help—purple 2005 atp!

I’m a new member here-Howdy! I just bought a 2005 ATP 500 that only has 340 miles on it, but it looks like it’s spent it’s whole life parked outside. The camo is in great shape-EXCEPT it’s turned a lovely shade of Purple and the black plastic on the bed and front rack is very weathered and has a silvery sheen. If you rub your hand on it-it will leave a black film. My question is- is there anything that can be done to fix the oxidised black plastic? and are the camo graphics painted on or are they a vinyl covering? How to Un-Purple it? (my Grand Daughters love the color, but I’m not sure I can get used to it…) Thanks in advance for any advice.

Help—purple 2005 atp!

I’m a new member here-Howdy! I just bought a 2005 ATP 500 that only has 340 miles on it, but it looks like it’s spent it’s whole life parked outside. The camo is in great shape-EXCEPT it’s turned a lovely shade of Purple and the black plastic on the bed and front rack is very weathered and has a silvery sheen. If you rub your hand on it-it will leave a black film. My question is- is there anything that can be done to fix the oxidised black plastic? and are the camo graphics painted on or are they a vinyl covering? How to Un-Purple it? (my Grand Daughters love the color, but I’m not sure I can get used to it…) Thanks in advance for any advice.

Looking for new ATV

Hey all i’m from NJ my name is Jay T. and I am in the market for a new ATV. Yes everyone might think im crazy for being 13 and I am looking for a big machine. I have a good amount of experience and I am almost 6 feet. I have been looking at the Arctic Cat, Can Am, Honda, pretty much all of em including Suzuki. I live in rural new jersey and I do not live in the city. I don’t want any biased stuff on here but I have heard a lot of good things so I know a lot of people have can ams on here and such. Also by the way I am buying this with all my own money IN CASH. Yes I have a lot saved up but I am putting half toward a truck so it will be enough. I currently have an 04 yamaha blaster and I know I can handle the big machines. I want something with all the features, EPS, IRS, you get the point. Also I have experience in fixing ATV’s as well. I am not sure what really to get but I looked into Can Am’s the most as of right now and it really has me hooked on especially with the 5 year warranty. It seems that can am has the most power. I was also looking at the Polaris ACE 570 too I want something that is very comfortable and got a very nice speed and is good in the mud, and good at plowing snow. Thanks ya’ll. I also have some concerns about the reliability and heat issues on the newest Sportsman 570.

Off set swing arm

So my 02 scrambler 500 4×4 swing arm
For some reason is off set and like moved
To the right and twisted really weird and
Not sure what it is. I just replaced carrier
Bearings And swing arm bushings this
Month hoping that it might straighten out
But no luck, what do u guys think ?
And how do I post some pics from my
iPhone to show u guys? Thanks