Tag Archives: Around the Water Cooler

New From Michigan

Hi Everyone. I am new to the forum and recently got my first ATV, a Sportsman 570. I took it through a local trail a couple times last weekend. It was a blast and didn’t seem that muddy until I tried to wash it. My thumb hasn’t been that sore since GTA3 came out. I had a problem with it stalling several times but have read many articles on this forum for advice and find it very helpful, so thanks.

I tried to post a picture but couldn’t get it to work.

Searching for parts for 05 sportsman 800

I had some bad luck. I had an accident pulling the quad on the trailer. Sad to say the quad is totaled, but I am looking to rebuild it all. I’m in need of everything from frame, hubs, axles, shocks, brake lever, plastics, racks… I need a lot lol so if anyone has any for sale please feel free and post what you have for sale.

Greasing Schedule/Pressure washing

How often do you guys grease your fittings? I seem to get suspension creaks and squeaks far too often. As soon as I grease them up the noises are gone. I find myself having to grease them almost once per week to quiet everything down. I use a pressure washer to clean my atv after almost every ride. Is it normal to have to grease so much or do you think the pressure washing is having an effect?

I ride maybe 25 miles per week.

Maintenance questions

Hey guys I have a 07 outlander 800 and had a few questions. I Was wondering what you guys recommend using for front diff and rear diff oil. And also gearbox oil. I was also wondering if I should change the plugs? I runs mint just figured I’d go right through it. Thanks guys

01 scrambler 500 4×4

I have a 01 w/electrical issues and a 04 ho that’s wrecked. Does anyone know if I can steal all the eletrical off the 04 and switch it to the 01. The flywheel and stator are a 1/4 inch smaller ID. Everything else mounts the same. My real question is are the flywheels balanced to that particular engine or can they be swapped? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Vin issues please help

So I picked up a 96 trailblazer for cheap. Needed some work and parts so I got that done. So I got it all ready to ride and can’t find a vin on it anywhere to get it registered. The tag under the seat is missing and the tag that’s supposed to be welded to the frame on the right by the shifter. I know it’s looking like it is stolen and if it is then I would understandably give it back to its rightful owner but I want to know if there is any other way to find out the vin so I can be sure that’s what it is. The only serial number I can find anywhere is on the shifter

Switch MUDZILLAS for OL2S?

So I just acquired some barely used 28 S/W outlaw 2s on sti beadocks for really cheap
So my dilemma is switch out stock 28 mudzillas on my 650 xmr for these or not
I trail alot and mud along the way..the mudzillas are good for this Imo.
So I have the dbo 650 installed.id have to add rivets and secondary y/b spring and retune my mpt..I have all the clutch parts and auto tune and know how to do so but just wondering if the added weight and decreased ride is worth it..not to mention the havoc those tires might have on drive train..any thoughts or opinions appreciated

clutch troubles!

hey so today I decided to pull the primary and grease the one way bearings on my 2015 outlander 800. everything went smooth, greased and re installed started it up and when you go to put into gear it just stalls out? and idea whats going on thanks

Bigbear experts needed please

Hi guys I have a 1989 big bear 350 4×4 in really good shape… I have problem. When I push the bike forward 10 feet( in netruel with engine off ) the rear suspension pulls up and gets hard to push. And when I push backwards the rear suspension squats down and gets hard to push. But when I have the bike lifted on my stand the wheels spin freely with no resistance at all. First I thought it was the brakes, so I completely disconnect front and rear brakes and still have problem. Then I thought it was my front driveshaft ujoints, so when I completely removed the drive shaft the problem was gone…
But as soon as I installed the new ujoints and drive shaft the problem came back instantly.. any help would be greatly appreciated thanks….