I was just using my polaris sportsman 500 yesterday in the yard. I went to get back on it and it would not start. I would just here a single click and then nothing. I did a few test and solenoid and starter were getting the 12v they needed. I went ahead and replaced both starter and solenoid just to be safe. Still just get the one click. Could my flywheel be stuck?

2006 TB 330, The issue is the bike will start and run. When I say run it runs "ok" it seems to initially be down on power but runs ok. You can drive it up and down the street for several minutes. After about 3-5 min the bike runs worse and worse going slower and slower and then eventually dies. Once it has died it will not restart. After some time (I have never timed it) it will start fine and the same cycle continues.

I have cleaned the carb and replaced with new jets.
Replaced the fuel pump.
New spark plug.

It seems as if over time the engine slowly starts starving for fuel. Like the fuel pump can’t keep the bowl full (which is why I replaced the pump).

I’m pretty stumped. Any educated guesses would be appreciated.

How do you verify if the oil pump is working correctly on a 90 ? I pulled the cover, verified inlet and outlet, pulled the tiny arse hose to the carb and turned the motor a half dozen times. I had the throttle pressed to feel max oil but nothing comes out of the tube..

Am I doing something wrong or is the pump shot, blockage somewhere, etc ??

If I just drain the oil, plug the carb oil inlet and premix 40:1 is that all I would have to be done to premix/eliminate the pump ?? I was searching and a few threads mentioned rejetting the carb but those were bigger machines being discussed.

Thanks..Steve

I bought it used last year I have only rode it a couple of times at first it would wheelie from a dead stop but last time I took it out it seems to lack power off idle then it runs fine please help

I traded for a clean quad I have a 1996 polaris 425 magnum 4×4 and I cannot find an os piston to save my life I know polaris number is 3084996 if anyone can help me that would be great thanks

Hi everyone,

I have a 2011 sportsman 850xp eps. it appears that mine like every other 550 and 850xp seems to have the clutch engage at a higher rpm. It makes the bike jerk at take off.

As where we drive the terrain is very rough, and we tow trailers and go very slow.. this isn’t ideal.

I have read that people get a new clutch kit or a spring (unsure if its primary or secondary) or which colour/part number silver or blue?

I was wondering if anyone has resolved this issue by replacing the spring and if so which one which colour etc?

any other info to this would be much appreciated. Thanks.

new to the forums, if there’s already a post on this please direct me there.

I have a 2005 sportsman 400. went to start it up for the first time this season and heard something wrong in the clutch housing. pulled the cover off expecting the belt to be bad but it was in perfect shape, just replaced it 2 years ago. upon inspection i found the rattling coming from inside the secondary or driven clutch. pulled it off and opened it up to find that the buttons as they’re called were all broken and pieces were loose. went to my local dealer and got replacements. after putting everything back together i have the problem of the belt slipping when i try to drive.

do you think i put something together wrong? or what could be going on? before disassembling it drove fine with the exception of the rattling.

appreciate any help

I’m a bit mechanically challenged, I know just enough to be dangerous… anyways on my Phoenix 200 when I shift from R/N/F 2 things happen, and not all the time:
1. the N & R light are lit at the same time whether I am in N or R – doesn’t happen all the time, but better than 50%
2. when I shift from N to F or N to R I throttle, I get a clunk (engages the transmission after a second)… I have to feather the throttle to make the clutch engage, otherwise it will CLUNK into gear.

Question: do I just need to make an adjustment in my shift lever linkage?

note: I do notice that my rear tail light will flicker off and on when driving… not sure if that is tied into the issue, but may make me believe it could be an electrical issue?

any thoughts?

Ok, last weekend at Big Buck GNCC. Into the 2nd turn I rear ended a guy in my class on accident of course 1st national race on the scrambler pushed the turn too hard anyways. After 4 miles of racing my light came on went into limp mode. Once i got home took off radiator and fan noticed the fan was not moving freely after I strong turn it finally freed up moves great now. But it looked like something burnt on it even smelled it. I did clean it up but can’t find out why it was burnt any suggestions?

Hello all,

First off I am knew to Atvs and I previously bought a 2001 polaris scrambler 500, I got it pretty cheap hoping to have a low maintenance atv I would just have routine maintenance done by a dealer well that was not the case.

As a first time buyer I had no clue what to look for when buying an atv this ended up getting me in a hobbie I really enjoy now.

This Atv had multiple problems after a dealer looked at it shocks were out rear brake overheating bad gas leak ect.

They told me it was trash and would not touch it, angry I bought myself a manual and fixed a couple of the major issues gas leak overheating and the rear shock. All turned out to be pretty easy fixes and it seems there might be light at the end of the tunnel, as I started out not wanting to really work on it, as I have continued I have really enjoyed working on it and seeing how it performed once the job was done.

Which brings me to my next possible project so apparently the carb on it is not the right one it seems to work but I just don’t think the power is right and feel like it could be from the cheap carb that was put on it, I see people doing wheelies with their scramblers I can lean on the back like them and not even get the top end to lift up, so does anyone believe it is due to this cheap carb or something else? Also there seems to be a hole between the pipe and the muffler right where they connect not sure if that does anything but thought I’d share everything I know.

Please share your thoughts and suggestions, they are greatly appreciated.

Also sorry for long story I like to write I get carried away.