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Fan bypass switch

I did the fan bypass swithc on my 2016 XT-P 1000. It will require a single pole singel throw switch. Basicly a on of swithc. A rubber boot for the switch. Some wire, 2 pieces about a foot each. Two spade connectors. And some of that plastic that you stuff the wires in ( I can’t think of the name of it right now.) This switch will give you the option to turn your fan on when ever you want. And the bike will still turn the fan on and off as needed.

1. It requires taking the front pod cover off.
2. I chose to put the switch on the front of the shifter plate.
3. It will be easier if you take your right side motor cover off.
4. Remove your fuse box cover and the fuse box.
5. Fuse box has two tabs on each side and it just pops right out.
6. Once the fuse box is loose, locate the fan relay.
7. Behind the fan relay you will see 4 wires going to the back of the relay.
8. The first thing you will notice is 2 wires are bigger than the other 2.
9. Take a sharp razor and skin the rubber shielding off the brown and red
wire and the black and white wire.
10. Take your soldering iron and some solder and put some solder on the two
wires you skinned.
11. Now add some solder to the ends of your 2 wires.
12. Go ahead and drill your hole for your switch.
13. Before you mount your switch connect your two wires to the switch with
the spade connectors.
14. Mount your switch and pull your wires through towards your the back of
your fuse box.
15. Take your soldering iron and solder your 2 wires to the skinned wires.
16. Test switch. Fan should come on.
17. Paint the two solder joints with liquid tape.
18. Assemble bike.

Key Won’t Turn

I have a 2004 Polaris Trailer Blazer 250. I’m actually looking to sell it as I hardly ride it. I got it out of the garage a couple weeks ago to wash it and everything to takes pics. The key wont turn though. I put the key in and I go to turn the key to turn the ignition and it it wont budge. I know if I forced it I will break something. Can anyone help? Why won’t the key turn? It was last ridden last fall and worked just fine.

Key Won’t Turn

I have a 2004 Polaris Trailer Blazer 250. I’m actually looking to sell it as I hardly ride it. I got it out of the garage a couple weeks ago to wash it and everything to takes pics. The key wont turn though. I put the key in and I go to turn the key to turn the ignition and it it wont budge. I know if I forced it I will break something. Can anyone help? Why won’t the key turn? It was last ridden last fall and worked just fine.

shopping tires

I bought 2 new rear tires for my 2005 sportsman now shopping for front tires. I bought the kenda bear claw 587 for the rear. but I’m worried the upgrade for the front is a 9 inch instead of the 8 inch wide tire. should I worry about rubbing on the strut because of its camber.

Buying A Used Outlander

Hello. I am going to look at a used 2007 outlander 800. The atv has 115 HR and about 1900 km on the atv. I am wondering if the 2007 was a good year for the outlander? And what all should I look for on this bike ? It looks like it’s in good shape but I don’t want to buy anything that is going to break down the road

Thanks in advance

Buying A Used Outlander

Hello. I am going to look at a used 2007 outlander 800. The atv has 115 HR and about 1900 km on the atv. I am wondering if the 2007 was a good year for the outlander? And what all should I look for on this bike ? It looks like it’s in good shape but I don’t want to buy anything that is going to break down the road

Thanks in advance