While helping a friend replace the front left outer cv boot we’ve run into a problem… We are not set up with enough room to remove the axle. So we’ve seen the CONE method and have a long funnel cut to fit perfect , the problem is the cv boot is quite tough, thick rubber . I’ll give it a try tomorrow with the heat gun and dish soap as lube . I’d like to know if alot of HEAT will disfigure the cv boot ?? Or how hot can I get it before I ruin it ?? I’m trying to avoid ordering another cv boot . Is there a special trick in stretching the small hole of the cv boot over the large part of the axle ?? Again we do not want to remove the axle …

I just purchased a 2005 rancher 300, the previous owner had put an after market 2wd/4wd selector on it and the cable is broken that connects it. How much is this to fix is it something I can do my self . Please help . Thanks

As a whole I am disappointed with the many ‘little’ things that were not done or were done incorrectly. Two lines not connected, loose fittings and two missing bolts in the rear and the plastic and frame aren’t in alignment.

The dealer has been of little use, friendly but useless. I am told the two bolts are not needed and my question to them was "why in the hell would Polaris put them in then?". I stopped by another dealer and bought them, I will ask ya’lls opinion, should I try and get a decent alignment before putting them in or is it no big deal? They are the bolts next to the socket in the screenshot, one on each side and they are about 1//4 inch out of alignment

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As a whole I am disappointed with the many ‘little’ things that were not done or were done incorrectly. Two lines not connected, loose fittings and two missing bolts in the rear and the plastic and frame aren’t in alignment.

The dealer has been of little use, friendly but useless. I am told the two bolts are not needed and my question to them was "why in the hell would Polaris put them in then?". I stopped by another dealer and bought them, I will ask ya’lls opinion, should I try and get a decent alignment before putting them in or is it no big deal? They are the bolts next to the socket in the screenshot, one on each side and they are about 1//4 inch out of alignment

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i have a 2008 sportsman 500 ho efi X2 it starts hrd with the ignition but when i use the pull start it fires right up. people have told me the valves need lashing but it only has 250 hours on it. any ideas?

i have a 2008 sportsman 500 ho efi X2 it starts hrd with the ignition but when i use the pull start it fires right up. people have told me the valves need lashing but it only has 250 hours on it. any ideas?

Hey all, Is there a good method for cleaning the old grease out of the outboard CV joint? All indications are it is not able to be dis-assembled. I don’t have a solvent tank so is it just gasoline, compressed air, and use every shop towel in town?

Final question about clamps, are the non-tool style ones adequate to seal the boots?. I have seen banter that they don’t seal well without a clamp ring tool.

Thanks
Jake

The nerf bars have gotten bent on both machines. I think it is mostly the attachment brackets.

I was going to attempt to straighten the brackets to get things lined up again.
I am contemplating brute force and possibly judicious use of heat.

I am wondering what affect the heat would have on the coating? It is a wrinkle finish.
What is a suggestion to recoat the nerf bars? Spray on under coating?

Ideas. Suggestions.

I know someone has had to fix their nerf bars.

The nerf bars have gotten bent on both machines. I think it is mostly the attachment brackets.

I was going to attempt to straighten the brackets to get things lined up again.
I am contemplating brute force and possibly judicious use of heat.

I am wondering what affect the heat would have on the coating? It is a wrinkle finish.
What is a suggestion to recoat the nerf bars? Spray on under coating?

Ideas. Suggestions.

I know someone has had to fix their nerf bars.

Hi ALL,

I have a 08 800 Max LTD outlander and the belt broke breaking the Variator Cover. I ordered a new one from the dealer and the new one has 13 bolt holes and my old one has 7. Is this a universal cover that will work with the 7 bolt hole? The dealer said this was the new part # 420611397. They are checking with BRP since the part changed from the original part # 420611391. Any advise is greatly appreciated.

I hope I dont have to replace the complete housing 🙁