Well I finally broke down and got an exhaust for my Polaris Sportsman 1000 after doing much reading on the internet and watching videos and I decided to go with the GSE exhaust. I ran it up and down the street today for a few minutes the sound is unbelievable it’s not too overbearing but sounds great and it does seem like it’s got a little bit more pick up not that it really needed it. But I did notice a smell when I parked it…I’m not sure if that’s normal maybe it is…some of you guys who have bought one can tell me. I’m going to try to go and ride Sunday and I’ll give you a full report

Hello everybody,

I have replaced the battery, battery cables, starter solenoid, etc. When I installed a new battery cable, the electric start, lights, etc. worked perfectly…

I rode for a while, turned the key off…

Turned the key on about an hour later, and nothing. Deader than dead.
What would cause this to happen? I’m running out of things to replace! (I can still pull-start it…)

Thanks!
Annie

Hey guys, I bought an 03 700 a few weeks ago and have been lurking here to find info to fix it, shes running pretty good but I have a problem. The speedo is always in diagnostic mode and since tonight the speedo stays on and the and the needle is blinking, even with the key shut off. I just disconnected it for tonight but would like to resolve the problem asap. Everything seems to work on the bike AWD, lights etc, I’m thinking maybe a ground problem.

Every time I take spark plug out its dirty is there a way to clean inside motor with out tearing the whole thing down I hear about using diesel . but do I pour it where the plug goes? ..I hear fill it all the way up then drain into a strainer and keep doing it until it clear of all debris but will that clean top end

I have been having this problem for almost 6 months and almost exhausted every possible solution. This is close to the last thing I can think of.

My problem is that it won’t hold any oil in the oil tank and it smokes excessively when I put the correct amount in. I can put 4 quarts of oil in and it wont register on the dip stick.

I just replaced the oil screen, the pump, and checked all the lines, and oil cooler for flow. I left the output side of the oil cooler disconnected and oil was slowing coming out when i turned over the engine.

One thing I noticed is that the guy before me drilled a hole into the dip stick. Does anyone know if there is a vacuum or pressure build up needed that would cause oil to not circulate properly? I know there is pressure does build up in the tank because when I turn it over, oil shoots out the tiny hole he drilled.

Tried bringing a few post over from another forum but its just not letting me.
Sorry.
Here is a few photos of this weeks project.
Moved the Battery and winch controls up high in the front box.

Added that 21" Curved light bar, Winch control is on the outer edge of the front rack for easy use if I do get stuck.

Built a bracket to hold the montana 650t. Makes for a nice heads up display. LOL

Cut to small slits at the bottom for the straps on the Moose pouch. Keeps my cell phone and wallet in there. High and dry.

Added on of those USB charger things so I can run a cord from it to my cell phone inside the front pouch, behind the Montana.

Bought two ATV. 450 for the GF and the 570 for me.
Order a set of rip saws 25" for mine , they came in today, ran up town had them put on the 450. Will switch them over tomorrow so the rip saws end up on the 570 and my 25" tires end up on the 450. 450 had the 24s on it.

And all that adding to the to front rack does not change anything below the cover.

Wires come in the front top of the cover and run up under the basket so you don’t see them. All 4 of them.
Two from the winch, and of course the hot and ground for the bike.

Mounted my gun mounts to the outside. still have to add 4 L brackets but stuck it there so I could carry my Critter Getter.
Having fun dolling it up. Fender flairs go on along with the tires tomorrow.
Work in progress.

PS,, Its miller time. 🙂

I have 2 batteries that have gone bad. My almost 5 year old battery on the 550 will only hold a charge for about 10 days then it goes down. The 18 month old battery on the 570 is about shot also. Went out yesterday to start the 570 and not enough juice to start it. I am going to put a good charge on it before throwing in the towel. I guess 2 new AGM’s will be on order.

Ronnie

Hi All,

has anyone figured out the easiest way to change a battery in the 800’s? my 2006 battery finally died.

For over 2 yrs I’ve been running a Super ATV 3" bracket lift with zero issues. Axles are holding up great. However, I’ve recently been experiencing CV boots that are splitting. It’s the exact same CV joint every time. The rear-left, inner boot. Epi boots just don’t have enough flex/accordion to them. I know all the big axle companies have lots of flex to their boots, but the diameter of those boots are too large for our stock axles. Who knows of a CV boot that will fit stock axles with plenty of flexing ability? Thanks!

For years I have put up with my Honda going into limp mode. As long as you drive it like a little old lady, it will work fine but as soon as you get on it, it will be stuck in that gear, then you have to stop and reset. I have dug into this thing several times over the years. The code always said the angle sensor. But after 3 angle sensors, I know that is not right, yes, preloaded. I have been through every connection……….. on and on and on. Point of this thread is that I was ready to take the wheels off and trash it but it runs so good and strong on the take off, yet whichever gear you get to is the gear your stuck in until you reset. So, I have been through every page in the manual. I am considering cutting every wire loose except the have to haves. Basically those needed for a dirt bike will stay. The basics only. Strip it of it’s ability to limp. I know it does not need to go into limp mode. This decision comes after years of working on it and ready 1000’s of post about trying to fix it. So many have replaced the ECM and it not help. So many have replaced the transmission and it not help. Honda has made a fortune on sensors that did not need replacing. This is a carb machine. Should be no electronics involved. Just the Electric shift. I will bypass it’s ability to use the automatic transmission. This is where the need for all the sensors comes from. So…. if you see a problem with this that I am overlooking, please point it out. It is this…. or the dump. It is a worthless 04 piece of junk if you can’t cross a ditch without it going into limp mode…. and no, it’s not going to the dealer who will say there is nothing wrong with it…. and I am not throwing more parts at it…. or ohming, or continuity testing…. Been there, done that. This post is not about what to try. As I have said, I have read thousands of post about the Honda Problematic, on 8 different ATV forums. No fix for this.