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Anyone have an older (2001-2002) Polaris ATV? 4wd issues.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 8:43 am
Posted on 3/31/14 at 8:43 am
Got a new to me bike and I finally got it out in the mud. I've suspected that the 4wd wasn't working since the lights on the dash weren't lighting up and the speedometer doesn't work, outside of lighting up. Apparently the speedos are sensitive to water and without it working the 4wd doesn't engage, due to some wheel speed sensor. I've read up on how to over ride it (basically short to ground that comparator circuit), but I need something that I can switch on and off so my son doesn't ruin the bike by engaging it at speed.
Anyone dealt with this?
Bike as received:
Took off some bits and all of the warning stickers:
Me confirming the 4wd doesn't work...notice my pants and shoes on the back.
Anyone dealt with this?
Bike as received:
Took off some bits and all of the warning stickers:
Me confirming the 4wd doesn't work...notice my pants and shoes on the back.
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Posted on 3/31/14 at 10:13 am to Gaston
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Polaris ATV? 4wd issues
My buddy had a Sportsman 600. It saw the shop more than the woods. They are fun bikes when the run but they are hard to keep running from what I have seen.
This post was edited on 3/31/14 at 10:14 am
Posted on 3/31/14 at 10:19 am to lsufan1971
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My buddy had a Sportsman 600. It saw the shop more than the woods. They are fun bikes when the run but they are hard to keep running from what I have seen
this, my friend had a 500 H.O. It was bada** in the mud, but it was broken more than it ran.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 10:22 am to lsuCJ5
My dad had a polaris dealership.
they were junk, they kept the mechanics real busy.
this was years ago though, maybe they were better, now. I sure do like the Rangers though.
they were junk, they kept the mechanics real busy.
this was years ago though, maybe they were better, now. I sure do like the Rangers though.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 10:25 am to Gaston
quote:
(basically short to ground that comparator circuit), but I need something that I can switch on and off so my son doesn't ruin the bike by engaging it at speed.
Good looking bike.
Just put a switch in the wire that you jump to ground with...
Posted on 3/31/14 at 10:41 am to TexasTiger01
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Just put a switch in the wire that you jump to ground with...
I priced speedos after I made this post and they are $350+. Looks like a toggle switch is the answer.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 10:55 am to Gaston
Had a buddy with something like a 99 that had the same two problems
Posted on 3/31/14 at 11:43 am to Gaston
yea just put a toggle.
make sure and keep the frt hubs serviced. dont use transmissiin fluid ib them.
only used Polaris hub fluid im them.
that bike is covered in grease fittings if you will grade it regularly it will last for a long time.
make sure and keep the frt hubs serviced. dont use transmissiin fluid ib them.
only used Polaris hub fluid im them.
that bike is covered in grease fittings if you will grade it regularly it will last for a long time.
Posted on 3/31/14 at 11:58 am to greasemonkey
quote:Seems like a good thing. I don't know about 4 wheelers, but what is the longevity vs sealed stuff?
that bike is covered in grease fittings
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