How to install ignition kit on Polaris Sportsman?
To install the kit, remove the front racks, remove the front plastic bodywork, and you’re ready to go. The hardest part is re-routing the spark plug wires though the chassis between the coil and the engine.
When did the Polaris Sportsman ATV come out?
Since its inception in 1993, Polaris has manufactured well over one MILLION units, making it the best-selling utility ATV platform in the industry.
Where is the RM stator kit on a Polaris Sportsman?
Installation of the RM Stator kit is quick and easy. There’s no need to remove any part of the engine or engine covers since this kit is installed under the front nose piece with the rest of the electronics. To install the kit, remove the front racks, remove the front plastic bodywork, and you’re ready to go.
When did Polaris change the ignition to DC?
Eventually, in mid-2004, Polaris updated the ignition to a DC powered ignition which pretty much eliminated ignition failures. But that left a huge number of 2002 to early-2004 models that were doomed to fail, often at a very inopportune time.
Why does my Polaris Sportsman have no spark?
Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Can-am and many other all-terrain vehicles use a similar ignition system for generating spark. This video provides one possible fix for a no spark condition on a Polaris Sportsman ATV. There are several other reasons why an ATV might not have spark or be in a no-start condition.
Is there a bad coil on a 500 Sportsman?
I have never seen a bad coil on a 500 Sportsman but the ignition box was known to cause some issues on certain years but I believe that was 2005 models. The wire tends to get disconnected from the cap often as well. I have fixed many no spark issues by simply moving the kill switch to the run position.
What should coil resistance be on poolaris Polaris?
The engine always has sounded like a coffee can full of bolts, but still runs well. From the Poolaris FACTORY service manual: Primary winding resistance should be .3 to .5 ohm, the secondary should be 6300 ohm (+/- 10%) WITHOUT the resistor cap. The resistor plug cap should be 5000 ohms.
Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Can-am and many other all-terrain vehicles use a similar ignition system for generating spark. This video provides one possible fix for a no spark condition on a Polaris Sportsman ATV. There are several other reasons why an ATV might not have spark or be in a no-start condition.
To install the kit, remove the front racks, remove the front plastic bodywork, and you’re ready to go. The hardest part is re-routing the spark plug wires though the chassis between the coil and the engine.
The engine always has sounded like a coffee can full of bolts, but still runs well. From the Poolaris FACTORY service manual: Primary winding resistance should be .3 to .5 ohm, the secondary should be 6300 ohm (+/- 10%) WITHOUT the resistor cap. The resistor plug cap should be 5000 ohms.
I have never seen a bad coil on a 500 Sportsman but the ignition box was known to cause some issues on certain years but I believe that was 2005 models. The wire tends to get disconnected from the cap often as well. I have fixed many no spark issues by simply moving the kill switch to the run position.
Are there any issues with the Polaris Sportsman?
But as with anything mechanical, there have been some issues that have come to the surface, and there was a run of Sportsman 600’s and 700’s from 2002 to mid-2004 that were plagued with electrical problems and failure of the ignition system was a matter of when, not if.
What is the RM stator Polaris Sportsman upgrade?
The RM Stator Polaris Sportsman upgrade consists of a new CDI and a remote coil, all required wiring, and installation instructions that allow pretty much anyone to get the job done without professional help. This kit uses the heavier windings of the lighting coil to power the ignition.
When to replace spark plugs on Polaris 700 sportsman?
I’m replacing my spark plugs after 10 years in my 2006 Polaris 700 Sportsman ATV. But the spark plugs you need to replace you spark plug is the NGK- BKR7E. You can use my Amazon link below to order them. Loading…
I’m replacing my spark plugs after 10 years in my 2006 Polaris 700 Sportsman ATV. But the spark plugs you need to replace you spark plug is the NGK- BKR7E. You can use my Amazon link below to order them. Loading…
Since its inception in 1993, Polaris has manufactured well over one MILLION units, making it the best-selling utility ATV platform in the industry.
Installation of the RM Stator kit is quick and easy. There’s no need to remove any part of the engine or engine covers since this kit is installed under the front nose piece with the rest of the electronics. To install the kit, remove the front racks, remove the front plastic bodywork, and you’re ready to go.