http://forums.atvconnection.com Discussions about Polaris ATVs. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.atvconnection.com/images/genesis/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.atvconnection.com http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320632-batteries.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:08:05 GMT Ok i have a battery that has two cells that are just about dry last season it was the same thing it... Ok i have a battery that has two cells that are just about dry last season it was the same thing it shows no cracks the caps were tight. So I'll put more distilled water in it and trickle charge it. Now last year it showed on the charger that it was dead. So i checked the charger on a good battery it was working. Now the charge has a (salfater (sp)if I put the thing on my old charger it takes a charge but it does not shut off i have to keep an eye on it the analog gauge never changes so how long should I put it on for and is once a month ok I put the battery in my basement. what dose a salfter do? ]]> Polaris itsfit http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320632-batteries.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320630-squeeky-front-end.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:42 GMT 08 sportsman 500efi. The front end is driving me nuts. Has anyone else experienced this? Or... 08 sportsman 500efi.

The front end is driving me nuts. Has anyone else experienced this? Or does anyone have a remedy. I Tried spraying wd-40 where I thought the sounds were coming from, that didn't work. ]]> Polaris robzilla23 http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320630-squeeky-front-end.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320629-tire-turmoil-finally-solved.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:20:07 GMT As many have read I finally got some ITP Mudlite XTRs for the X2. I finally got this tire situation... As many have read I finally got some ITP Mudlite XTRs for the X2. I finally got this tire situation mostly straightened out. The rears were sticking out to far because the ITP Delta Steel rims stuck out 2 inches extra on each side. Can you say 52" wide quad? So, I spray painted the stock rims a nice black and took them over to a local tire store to have the old tires taken off the new rims and put on the stockers. The guy had told me $70 for doing the tires and remounting them with disposal. I went there and ended up using their floor jack to jack up each side and take off the wheels/tires. They aren't allowed to bring ATVs into their shop due to liability issues. The manager said the kid who does the ATV tires would be back after a delivery. He got back, did all the work, put new stems in both the new and old rims, and helped me get them back on the quad. I asked him, "How much?" He said, "Nothing." He insisted, so I forced $10 on him. I got it home and noticed that the right front was just slightly rubbing the end of the tie rod. After a lot of thinking I remembered people having the same situation, so I got some hardened washers to space out the right side a bit and now have a little over an 1/8th inch of space on both sides. Do you all think this will be enough? I parked with the rear uphill and most the pressure on the tire that was barely rubbing and it seemed like it still had about an 1/8th" space. ]]> Polaris MooseHenden http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320629-tire-turmoil-finally-solved.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320626-07-hawkeye-4x2-wont-start.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:49:46 GMT So, this is my first post here & I've spent a little time searching before asking the question. As well, I'm very familiar with mechanical stuff as I have had an old blazer for 15 years that I know pretty much inside & out, so I understand most about how, what & why about engines & such.

To the point. I just bought 3 2007 hawkeyes, (2 4x4's & 1 4x2) & the 4x4's work great! Have had them out the past two weekends & no issues at all. (smoking deal BTW, 7500 for all 3 with a 4 space trailer) :lmao:

Buuuuuuuuuttttttt, the 4x2 has no spark. I have fuel, but no fire. I've checked the connection of the coil, & replaced the sparkplug. No dice.

Short of tracing down every wire & connection, I think I need a little help. :huh:

Anybody have any ideas?

Thanks in advance!!

DSCWMitchell ]]> Polaris dscwmitchell http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320626-07-hawkeye-4x2-wont-start.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320625-looking-scrambler-4x4-information.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:49:45 GMT Hi everyone

I'm new here, and i'm looking for an ATV and the scrambler seem to fit the bill. With my budget, i'm looking the 90's model. I want to know what are the difference between different years, mainly for the 400. I know that the internet is pretty efficient to spread horrors story, so I'd like to know if the reliability issue are really that bad. I'm soon to be 28, i've had bike, trike, sled, i'm mechanically inclined and I know how to take care of an offroad vehicle (especially 2 stroke and CVT)

The 400 is appealing to me because with reasonable tweeking, it can get powerful enough to be enjoyable. ]]> Polaris Flat4awd http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320625-looking-scrambler-4x4-information.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320623-arm-guards-plowing.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:56:03 GMT Should I take the ricochet a-arm guards off for winter plowing? I recall someone talking about the... Should I take the ricochet a-arm guards off for winter plowing? I recall someone talking about the snow freezing in the guards and ripping the cv boots. I live in the Kansas City area (not crazy cold) and the quad stays in a heated garage. Thanks ]]> Polaris noooooo http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320623-arm-guards-plowing.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320621-polaris-newbie.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:23:02 GMT ive always been an arctic cat guy myself but today i bought an 02 polaris 500 4x4 for my son.i know... ive always been an arctic cat guy myself but today i bought an 02 polaris 500 4x4 for my son.i know this is a dumb? but how the heck do you get to the radiator cap on this thing?any help is greatly appreciated. ]]> Polaris arctickatman http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320621-polaris-newbie.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320616-jump-start-christmas.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:43:09 GMT Picked up a few new toys today. Got an awesome deal on a new Suzuki DRZ 400 for me so I can keep on... Picked up a few new toys today. Got an awesome deal on a new Suzuki DRZ 400 for me so I can keep on two wheels until the big snow hits and got my daughter her first wheeler. Picked her up a new 300sp. Can't wait to see her face on Christmas morning! Going to have to get a few things for it though. Can't believe they don't put a-arm guards on them and having a park option would be nice. Either way I'm looking forward to getting her to safety training in the spring and hitting the trails together! ]]> Polaris switzomatic http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320616-jump-start-christmas.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320611-what-do-i-do-now.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:53 GMT Hey all. Had a question about my new wheeler. It is a 1994 Polaris 400l 2x4. Has a new top end. I... Hey all. Had a question about my new wheeler. It is a 1994 Polaris 400l 2x4. Has a new top end. I got it knowing that it would not idle. Figured it was the crank seal. It would rev when sprayed so I knew it was part of the problem. I put a new one in today. No change in proformance though. It will start with the choke on and will run on full throttle just fine, but it dies very quickly when you let go. Some times if you try to let it off real slow it kinda idles for a second and then without touching the throttle it revs waaaay up and dies. Seems like it is leaning out. Not sure what to do. I have cleaned the carb twice. Check the intake boot. Tried with air filter tried it without for kicks as well. No difference. Any guesses?

I was thinking maybe a new carb. Any other ideas would be appreciated. Thanks ]]> Polaris wolfenstien http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320611-what-do-i-do-now.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320609-new-hub-coil-still-no-awd.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:45:59 GMT I just put in a new hub coil on my 2000 Sportsman 500. I had 3 wheel drive before I put the new... I just put in a new hub coil on my 2000 Sportsman 500. I had 3 wheel drive before I put the new coil on the wheel that would not spin. It still won't spin. I have oil in the hub, the armature plate looked fine not wurped. The coil came with a new connector so I don't think that would be the issue. I guess I need to make sure it is getting power? Any ideas? ]]> Polaris chikester http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320609-new-hub-coil-still-no-awd.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320607-gas-mileage-09-sportsman-400-ho.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:37:28 GMT What kind of gas mileage is normal? seems i got about 50 miles out of my first tank, thats... What kind of gas mileage is normal?

seems i got about 50 miles out of my first tank, thats around 10 MPG. is this normal? ]]> Polaris k47k http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320607-gas-mileage-09-sportsman-400-ho.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320606-calling-any-carb-experts.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:53:58 GMT Ok, My 99 Sportsman 500 was leaking fuel from the drain tube on the carb. i replaced the needle and... Ok, My 99 Sportsman 500 was leaking fuel from the drain tube on the carb. i replaced the needle and seat and cleaned everything out. the leak is gone, and i set the float height right at 0.51" according to the manual.
it does not leak, and runs perfect at idle BUT,

if you hold the throttle about 1/8'' past idle and leave it there, about 3 seconds later it starts gargling/acting like its going to die. if you jam on the gas from there, it shoots a puff of black smoke and runs fine at 3/4 and full throttle. it is just acting badly a little past idle up to half throttle, if you hold the gas at that position.
i tried pushing the tang in more and pulled it out until it was flat with the rest of the metal it is attached to, but it seems to still act up.

any ideas?? i have the carb pulled right now awaiting responses. thanks!!! ]]> Polaris polarisbear500 http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320606-calling-any-carb-experts.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320604-2-cycle-oil.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:41:05 GMT Hi, I have a 1997 sportsman 400L and was wondering if I could use any quality brand of 2 cycle oil... Hi, I have a 1997 sportsman 400L and was wondering if I could use any quality brand of 2 cycle oil to fill the reservior with or only use the Polaris brand. I live about 45 minutes away from the nearest dealer and it would be much easier to use a quality brand that I can buy at the local motorsports dealer. Thanks ]]> Polaris TGUNN http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320604-2-cycle-oil.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320597-trying-fix-my-broken-sportsman.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:54:38 GMT I created a thread awhile back about my Daughter slamming my 500HO into a tree. SHe took out the... I created a thread awhile back about my Daughter slamming my 500HO into a tree.

SHe took out the left front a-arm, tierod, ball joint and pulled the driveshaft out.

I replaced the A-Arm and tierod (ends were fine) But now Im wondering, how does the ball joint attach to the bottom of the shock tower?

Also, whats the best way to re-insert the driveshaft?

ANyone know? I have pics I can attach if it is necessary. Thanks. ]]> Polaris Elimin8r http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320597-trying-fix-my-broken-sportsman.html http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320595-hsp-slip-800-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:12:59 GMT I am wanting to get a hsp slip on for my sportsman 800 and was wondering what the folks that have... I am wanting to get a hsp slip on for my sportsman 800 and was wondering what the folks that have them think of them. I am wanting a deep tone in the exhaust will hsp deliver? Any coments will be appreciated. ]]> Polaris poho800 http://forums.atvconnection.com/polaris/320595-hsp-slip-800-a.html