Polaris

2009 Sportsman XP 850 EFI

Brandon — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:15:18 GMT

Does anyone have this bike yet? I am looking at picking up a new ATV and was leaning toward this bike or the polaris RZR.

04 700 EFI running HOT

Yankee — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:34:36 GMT

Well today I finally was able to go out and run my new (well new to me and my first Popo) 700. I bought it used and it has been in and out of the shop do to idling issue which was the wire harness for the EFI. So any how found a little mud pit and wanted to try it out and the new tires (swamp-lites). After playing there was another Popo 500 efi '05 playing in the mud too. Well we took off to the trails and the next thing I look down and see HOT flashing so I stopped. The guy with the 500 stopped with me, I told him what was going on and asked about the fan running (his was not even running). The fan was running, I looked at the bottle and it was all the way to the top (like over filled, which is weird since the coolant is in the middle at pre run). So I thought well my radiator might be clogged, so I unscrewed the bottom of the screen and looked up and only the bottom part was clogged but 70% was clean. The guy told me that he has had his clogged up and never ran hot. So I let it cool down and then would drive till I see HOT. Turn off and wait to cool down. So on and so until I got back to the trailer. When I got home the coolant level was in the norm. So the question is could it be the thermostat since the bottle was full to the top or the water pump or the cap? The times I have rode my ATV it seems the fan runs a lot, my average ride speed is 5-20mph since my daughter is following on her ATV. This is the first time I have hit the mud so and it has now made me think twice. Thanks for any info, Jim

polaris 500 ho electrical problems

bigblock — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:39:19 GMT

hello to you all i have a 500 ho 2005 my problem is the battery is charging at 14 to 17 volts a bit high i think and also my tach does not work any ideas as to what to fix i purchased a new regulator but does not seem to fix problem my dealer wont help and polaris will not answer me back on my email any suggestion would be greatly appreciated thanx

2005 Sortsman 400 "electrical blues"

stgr — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:50:47 GMT

HI: Im new to this site but thought i might pick your brains a bit! After mud bogging last weekend my teens cleaned up the bike using high pressure wash at the coin wash. Later that nite after being parked for hours we noticed the cooling fan for the engine was intermitantly starting and stopping without the key in the ignition. I put the kill switch in the off position but in the am. the battery was dead. We removed the battey recharged it and when put back on the bike the "engine hot" warning is displayed on the instument panel with the speedometer needle flashing red and the cooling fan still going on and off. I think this must be a sensor problem from moisture but am unsure how to proceed . any feedback would help thanks in advance Stgr

02 polaris 400 sportsman spedometer problem

polarischris — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:10:29 GMT

I have an 02 polaris 400 which I just changed the head gasket. The spedometer needle is now hard right against the post!!! All appears to be connected correctly. It did jump 300 km on me (going up like seconds on a clock??) everytime I turned the key. That appears to have stopped. How do I reset my spedometer to return normal? Spedometer is presently U/S? Can anybody help? Is there a procedure to reset?

PoPo 800 fuel milage?

Nate Surveyor — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:42:04 GMT

It seems that I get about 55 miles to the tank. (Not as good as the old 500.) Is this typical? I ran out of gas the other day. Stuck on the side of the road for 1-1/2 hrs. Some hunters came by, and went to town and got me gas. Being out of gas makes a PoPo go slow! Nate

Radiator Relocate Kit 4 Sale

BIGAL — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:33:36 GMT

Will fit 2005 400/500 2006 450/500 and some 2007. Includes bracket mount, hoses, clamps. $100 plus shipping. :OhYeah If in Houston/Crosby Area, can come by and pick up.

K&N air filter 25 bucks

BIGAL — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:01:45 GMT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220147408871&rd=1 used once SOLD

2003 Polaris Sportsman 400 Tie Rod Ends

DeerHunter56 — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:54:10 GMT

Anyone know where I can get replacement tie rod ends other than Polaris at $30.44 a piece?

Need Right hand brake for PoPo 800

Nate Surveyor — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:45:18 GMT

Is there anybody out there, able to add a RIGHT hand brake to a PoPo 800? You see, I drive ONE handed (yeah, and I have done it for several thousand miles like this!), but lately, I have been running some steep hills, and would really like to have all 4 wheels braking me. Thanks, Nate

Sportsman 800 primary

Rocket — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:50:42 GMT

I am changing out my primary on the 700 Sportsman with one from a 2006 800 Sportsman. I ordered the same weights and springs that the 800 uses. What I need to know, has anyone here done that and what was the setup on the weights and springs? How did it work?:Dontknow

4x4 push button drive engagement problem

Tom Brown — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:50:43 GMT

My 2000 335 Sportsman started "not going into 4 wheel drive" about 9 months ago. It started this winter when I was plowing snow. In order to get it to engage into 4x4 I have to push the red button (on the handlebar) off and on repeatedly then it will go in after about 15 tries. It was still happening this summer so I took it to the ATV shop and they couldnt get it to "not go into 4x4" . They told me that the problem was probably because the front differential was overfilled and assumed it was fixed. I test drove it day I got it back by going up a real steep hill. I pushed the 4x4 button to engage the front end and it didnt engage as usual. :Naughty: Can anyone tell me what to tell the ATV mechanics when I take it back to them so that they can get right to the problem??:

Polaris EFI 800 Exhaust heat

Nate Surveyor — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 05:22:39 GMT

The heat from the exhaust pipe(s) has slightly melted the plastic on the right side, where the removable plastic engine cover goes. Right where one piece of plastic plugs into the other. Now the plug connector to connect the pieces of plastic does not work right. :Dontknow I placed a piece of aluminum flashing there, to act as a heat shield. The wife had a red place on her leg for a few hours from the intense heat. (before adding the flashing). Is this a common problem on the EFI 800? Thx Nate

Polaris Synthetec oil & filter & Tool kit

Nate Surveyor — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:41:47 GMT

On my old 1998 Polaris 500 sportsman, I used to buy Castrol Synthetic 5-50 oil. Now, on this newer one, the oil type is not listed on the new bottle. Polaris does NOT own an oil company. They have it bottled for them by some oil co. Then, they market it. What company and type of oil do they use? Also, when I got mine, it did not have a tool kit with it. I really believe in keeping a tool kit with it. Is there a list of the normal tools stocked with this? So I can buy them. They would be the normally needed tools for a trailside repair. Thanks, Nate

Wake of destruction

Nate Surveyor — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:24:08 GMT

I bought a USED Polaris 800 2005 off of ebay. Had 417 miles on it. The previous owner (apparently) drove it for a little while with the back bumper loose. Then, tried to tighten it, and stripped the threads on BOTH lower bolts. So, they took a cutting torch, and cut a hole in the side of the frame, and used a LARGER bolt and nut. Then, covered the hole with windshield glue. This was to access the back side of the frame, and place a wrench on the nut. I know NOTHING about this, and try to remove the back bumper, because it is bent, probably by getting rear ended. I wish to straighten it. So, I finally remove the rear rack, and the rear plastic fender, and the rear tool box, and discover that there was a moron ahead of me! So, Now I want to go to the local muffler shop, and have a nut welded on the inside of the frame, where the rear bumper mounts. My question is, is this metal HEAT TREATED, (Polaris Frame) and will it weaken the frame? I plan to have a gas torch, used on it. (common tool of the muffler shop..) Another thing, is that the tool box had been sealed up with windshield glue, and styrofoam placed inside to make it into a "built in cooler". I don't really car e to use it like this. So, I remove all the styro, and tape it up with GORILLA tape. Did it used to have a seal in it? Should I silicone it all up? I will be carrying a tow rope, and some basic tools in there. Ya know, I bugs me when someone before me messes something up... and does not fix it right, and I don't want to continue it! Ah! nothing like OPT (Other People's Troubles!) Nate

Heel Clicker Clutch Kit

Rocket — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:22:37 GMT

I decided to try out a Heelclicker kit for my PoPo and was wondering if anyone here was running it. My big concern is that it might not be made for such large tires, I have heard a lot of good feedback on Highlifter but not that many people running big tires. Anyone?

New struts?

ouch1175 — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:27:37 GMT

I just found out that one of my front struts is leaking oil on my 06 polaris 500 efi. Does anyone know a good replacement and where I can find them?

Let see some POPOs

ouch1175 — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 14:51:09 GMT

Been a while since anyone posted anything here.. Let's see them bulletproof bikes we all know and love. Or Hate or love to hate or hate to love... This is one of me pullin out a old zuki... The next week the guy upgraded to a 700 Grizz.. I still have to pull him out all the time.

Raptor 90

Pazzoduc — Thu, 17 May 2007 15:21:10 GMT

Got a Raptor (Nope... sorry, it's a Predator) 90 2-smoker for the wife till the kiddos get bigger (man they grow fast). Anyhoos, are there any quick and easy mods to get some more punch outta this little guy? What ever I do I'd like to be able to easily reverse when the boy takes over this ride. Thanks!

Polaris 700 Clutch

Rocket — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:38:38 GMT

Is there any way to tune a stock 2005 700 Sportsman clutch? I was thinking about getting a Heel Clicker kit but if I can get the stock one to work better I will just do that instead. The clutches are pretty good from the factory but I am also running 29.5 Outlaws so I might need to upgrade a little.

any good clearance deals on 06 ?????

gr8one — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:29:57 GMT

any one know of a store with any good clearance deals looking to pick up a hawkeye or scrambler or sportsmen 450

Lifting The 700???

SIRALOP 007 — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:29:21 GMT

Hey guys, Im trying to find out the ideal way to lift my 05' Sportsman 700 When my 29.5 Owtlaws Come In. Need wheel spacer size also. Thanks for the help

06 scrambler question

gr8one — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:55:12 GMT

hello all i am new to the atv scene and just bought a 06 scrambler i have less than 10 hours on it today i rode for a hr straight and when i stoped i noticed a few drops of coolent falling out were you fill it should i be concerned? i also noticed under the hood coming off the head light there are two open connections one with 3 yellow wires and the other with 3 green wires what is this for? and also my tank wont take more than 3/4 with out it coming out somewhere in the front of the tank the 3/4 is according to the guage? sorry for the new guy questions and thanks in advance.

POLARIS 800 EFI info request

kip_66 — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:48:18 GMT

Howdy From Maryland, Got a questions for all you Polaris Owners out their. I am thinking of picking up the 2006 Polaris 800 EFI with the Hunter Package. How does this machine perform? I am currently stationed at Ft. Meade, most of my hunting is done up in the mountains. How will this machine handle on inclines? How much power and speed can I expect? How is the riding comfort level? Does the wider stance help with off Camber roll-overs? We have lots of flat trails that we race around on... Most of the guys are running 400-500cc 4X4's and I want to issue a Texas Sized Butt-Whuppin! Feel free to email me direct. kip_66@hotmail.com

Strut Assemblies: Heads Up!!!!

Rocket — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:27:52 GMT

Heads up PoPo owners, Ridgerunner has been ebaying some of the things that they are accumulating too much of and one of the jewels is the front strut assemblies. This includes the strut, casing, bearing and ball joint and the going price is $50 on ebay. This Friday (08/18) they are supposed to be listing that and other stuff. I picked up a set instead of replacing bearings on mine. Definitely worth the $$$.