What causes popping and hesitating on Polaris Pro riders?

That kind of popping/backfiring. You know how if it’s advanced too far it starts real hard and rough but will rev to the moon, but if it’s retarded too much, it starts super fine but sputters and bucks and spits and kicks. Would a sheered woodruff key put off symptoms like this?

What kind of car is a Polaris predator 500?

Pretty new to Polaris for that matter. I’m a life-long Honda & Arctic Cat guy. But now I have an ’05 Predator 500 and it’s driving me insane. I got it off a guy that said it ran last year and I kind of know him so I don’t think he’d have any reason to b/s me. It’s super clean and not really modded up.

Are there any sportsman 700 Polaris XCR 440s?

Also 2004 Sportsman 700 1994 Polaris xcr 440. Thats the collection! hello and welcome to the site. yeah i would say either the flywheel keyway is sheared, the timing chain is stretched and continues to skip a few teeth every time it is reset or your valve clearances are way off? have you checked those?

What’s the greatest fear of a Polaris rider?

MY GREATEST FEAR IS THAT WHEN I DIE MY WIFE WILL SELL MY TOYS FOR WHAT I TOLD HER I HAVE INTO THEM… I’ll definitely spray around the boot tonight and see if that works. Then I guess I’ll dive in and see if that key’s sheered.

Why does my ATV backfire when I take it off the road?

When you don’t ride your ATV for a long time, the fuel inside its tank starts to degrade. As soon as you get back on the road, the degraded fuel clogs up your carburettor. This leads to a reduction of fresh air intake into the engine, which affects the fuel/ air ratio in the combustion chamber.

When did the Polaris Sportsman 400 come out?

2002 Polaris sportsman 400 bogs and sputters when giving it… 2002 Polaris sportsman 400 bogs…

What makes a Polaris Sportsman 400 Bogg and sputter?

The yellow wires coming out of the stator disconnected from the rectifier battery shows 12.3 running on idle shows 12.2 and will idle but same symptoms Boggs out and won’t clear up Yea I’ve checked the air box and no leaks filter seems pretty clean and makes no difference on or off

Is the ignition off on a Polaris Sportsman?

Battery with ignition off is 12.31 ignition on 12.20 bike idling 12.9 and climbing spark plug tip has a brown white tent to it it will idle fine but will hick up every now and then if u give it gas it will sputter then die

Why is my Polaris Sportsman not spitting EFI?

If misadjusted it will not idle.. Also wiring problems at the TBAP are many times INVISABLE!! Mine was… Cant’t thank you enough for this post.

When did I Buy my Polaris Hawkeye bike?

I bought my Hawkeye new in 2007. At this point it has only 90 hours and less then 800 miles. It is not abused, being used mostly to ride the grandkids around the property. A year ago (at 65 hours) the bike developed a clattering sound behind the cover at my left ankle on the bike.

Why is my Polaris Hawkeye making a clattering noise?

It is not abused, being used mostly to ride the grandkids around the property. A year ago (at 65 hours) the bike developed a clattering sound behind the cover at my left ankle on the bike. The noise was most noticable in neutral if you revved it and let it wind down.

How long does a Polaris ATV run before it dies?

It runs about 10 minutes, dies. The really weird part is that if you let it sit about 5 minutes it starts right back up again and runs great again. That is until it dies again.

How much horsepower does a Polaris 500 Scrambler have?

The Stage 4 Mods give you 45 HP @ 6600 RPM and 37.3 Ft/Lbs @ 5600 RPM. In comparison, a stock Polaris 700 Sportsman puts out 45 HP @ 6000 RPM. The 500 Scrambler is of course much lighter and has no trouble out performing the 700 with the Stage 4 kit mounted. This represents a 20% increase over stock. STAGE-4 / ITEM#….

Why does my Polaris Sportsman make a hollow sound?

Throughout the entire rpm range a hollow sound is made. It sounds like when I start my Honda without the air filter on. It has a near identical sound. It just feels like it doesn’t have the power at the upper rpm levels.

Where can I find Polaris Magnum ATV parts?

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Why is my Polaris cutting out at 1 / 2 throttle?

I had the same problem last year it was running great and started to cut in and out at 1/2 throttle. I messed with jets and cleaned the carb. By accident I bumped the positive lead on the battery and noticed it moved. Problem was solved. I quess it was getting enough juice to start but not when the rpms went up.

Is there no power on the Polaris 800?

Polaris 800 Rough Idle and no power. – YouTube Polaris 800 Rough Idle and no power. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What causes a power backfire on a Polaris Ranger?

Lastly valve timing affected by a stretched cam chain, improper valve clearances (too tight) holding valves open when hot or sticking valves due to carbon build up or valve guide issues (tight clearances or loose clearances) could result in compression and backfire issues.

How many hours on a Polaris Ranger 800?

Ok I have had the fan blade problem and had the updated gears installed for the reverse and now this problem… 2010 Polaris Ranger 800 XP “60 HOURS ON IT”. For how much this thing was it should hold up way better then this.

Why is my spark plug not working on my Polaris?

As you get to higher RPM’s, the problem gets worse as the arcing is causing the spark plug to not fire consistently or enough. It can load up the plug and foul it.

Why is my 2010 Ranger 800 stalling and stalling?

Got it going and rode around a little bit roughly a hour and the whole time just lacking power not idling well. Then it started dieing on me before I went to load it on the trailer. Has good fuel no water in the tank.

Why is my 2010 Ranger running so slow?

Alot of the wiring problems you see (especially recently with the 2011s) are related to the harness being zip tied too tightly to the frame or engine and not allowing enough room for it to move the way it needs too. broken or chaffed wires are the result.

Why does my Polaris Ranger stall at even RPMs?

It will cut out when you give it throttle, it always is preceded with one hesitation. When acceleration is applied it staggers and farts, until you let off the throttle, then it will run fine at an even RPMs until accelerator is pushed. It will always start right up if it dies and will idle.

What causes a Polaris Ranger to hesitate and die?

What was causing my Ranger to hesitate and die. The wire feed to the TPS (Throttle Positioning sensor) had a chafed spot I found when I went to inspect the TPS. I placed a piece of pipe insulation between the wiring and the Starter motor’s positive connection.

Can a Polaris Ranger run at even RPMs?

When acceleration is applied it staggers and farts, until you let off the throttle, then it will run fine at an even RPMs until accelerator is pushed. It will always start right up if it dies and will idle. And run when stopped, in neutral or in gear and rolling. I’m wondering too .. is there a governor that keeps RPM’s down for over reving?

What should the rev limiter be on a Polaris Ranger?

The wire feed to the TPS (Throttle Positioning sensor) had a chafed spot I found when I went to inspect the TPS. I placed a piece of pipe insulation between the wiring and the Starter motor’s positive connection. It cleared up! Depending on ur machine, it should have a rev limiter, but its set at like 6300 rpms or so.

Is the Polaris Ranger still in the shop?

This junkie polaris is still in the shop. extended warranty is a big joke they will find anything not to pay for my machine.will prolly never own another polaris after all this bs i have dealt with. its forsale as soon as it gets out the shop. Click to expand… Wow, 2 months between postings and you still don’t have your machine back?

What to do if your Polaris Ranger won’t start?

I found that if the engine wouldn’t start when hot, if I opened the pet cock and drained about a 1/4 cup of gas with the key in the run position my Ranger would start. Not an ideal fix but at least I didn’t get stranded any longer until the engine cooled.

What’s the hot start temperature on a Polaris Ranger?

How I fixed a “Hot Restart” problem on my 2012 Polaris Ranger Walker Evans 800 XP with 2500 miles. After any riding riding that resulted in engine temperatures in the 195-205 degree range (as read on the digital dash), my buggy wouldn’t restart until it cooled off to below 190.

As you get to higher RPM’s, the problem gets worse as the arcing is causing the spark plug to not fire consistently or enough. It can load up the plug and foul it.

What does backfire mean on a Polaris ATV?

Hi folks, just a little info, the term backfire is through the intake system and afterfire / popping through the exhaust. Popping out the exhaust is a rich fuel from a closed throttle during the transition from on the throttle to abruptly closing the throttle.

Can a new spark plug make a Polaris bike backfire?

Try a new spark plug, the Champion that Polaris provided made my bike backfire a little. I use a NGK CR8EI I think. The NGK is already in,i too would say it runs to lean but with a EFI there isn’t really anything you can adjust. New machine? Have you had the exhaust or muffler off? I bet it’s sucking air when you let off the throttle.

What to do if your Polaris runs out of gas?

Remove the seat. At the front of the air box, you will see a rubber ‘horn’ for the intake. Simply put your hand over the intake horn, sealing it off the best you can, and crank the engine. Usually, within 10 seconds of cranking or so, it will fire. Remove your hand as quickly as it fires up, to prevent flooding the engine.

Is there a fire on my Polaris ATV?

NO fire on a polaris check the left handlebar switch. Always check compression. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address. An expert who has achieved level 1. An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Why are the spark plugs on my Polaris 500 turning black?

It keeps dry fouling the plugs, they are jet black. It was running fine then all of a sudden started doing this. Checked spark and it looks good, any advice?

How many miles does a Polaris Magnum 425 have?

I wanted to know what people think of polaris’s 95 magnum 425 4X4 four stroke atv. I just bought one about a month ago, it has about 3800 miles.

What should I do about my 1995 Polaris Magnum?

Just need some new tires soon and replace the front shocks (they are leaking) (and maybe a DG exhaust and uni or k&n air filter) it will be a close to flawless machine!! (Besides a few cosmetic things like scratches in the paint or missing paint that rubbed off)

When to check oil level on Polaris Magnum?

Check oil before every ride. Make sure oil level is not overfull. Smell of dipstick to make sure gas is not getting into the engine beacuse of a bad or sticky float needle. A bad float needle will cause carb to flood and dump gasoline into the crankcase and thin the oil and cause premature camshaft failure.

What to do if your EFI machine is sputtering?

You can also (with the machine off), grab the coil and see if you can rotate it….if you can rotate it, then the ground, mount bolt is loose and needs to be tightened. In order to tighten, you need to remove the two bolts on the mount plate. They screw directly in to the frame.

What makes a Polaris 4 wheeler not rev up?

Came back from the dunes. Ended the day with alot of wheelies. After getting home 4-wheeler starts idles great and runs good to mid throttle. After this it almost sounds like the rev limiter is kicking in. Air filter is clean. Went back through the carb seems to be good and clean.

What kind of engine does a 1997 Polaris Xplorer have?

I have a 1997 Polaris Xplorer 500 that idles just fine, but will start popping and die if I give it any throttle. I took the carb out and cleaned it best I could, the jets seem to be clear.

Can a CARB be rebuilt by a Polaris dealer?

I just had the carb rebuilt by a Polaris dealer. It runs great. Idles perfect, accelerates great, perfect. That is until it dies. It acts like it runs out of gas OR the spark fails. I put a new fuel filter, fuel pump, and nice fresh gas on it. I seen on the polaris site that the spark plug cap can be bought apart from the coil.

Why does my Polaris ATV run so great?

Lol. Check your exhaust, runs great till you get too much back pressure from a plugged muffler or exhaust pipe could be kinked or bent. Too much pressure will not let enough fuel enter the cylinder and it will not have enough power to get out of its own way.

What to do if your Polaris bike won’t start?

Just spray a small amount on the coil, then try to start the bike. If it starts, then problem solved. If it doesn’t start, then it means more troubleshooting. Good luck! Check the fuel tank vent hose to see if it is plugged or kinked.

Why is the magneto on my Polaris ATV not working?

A mechanic said it could be the stator getting hot but as I only have 325 hours on it and bought it new I can’t see how the magneto could be bad so soon. The only thing I can think of is that the plug cap might of got jerked on making it lose spark after it gets bumped around awhile. Or that the coil is failing.

What’s the engine temp on a Polaris 4 900?

Much warmer than my RZR 4 900 did. What is the normal engine temp while riding in flat ground, in low range, @ about 10 to 15 mph. My machine runs at 210 and sometimes gets up to 217. Fluid levels are fine, fan works and radiator fins are clean.

What should I do if I give my Polaris 500 gas?

Re: Polaris 500, starts fine but when you give it gas is… Check the exhaust lobe on the cam. these are prone to wear if oil changes are neglected. try to run it with the airbox lid removed and see if there is any change. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.

Is there a problem with the stop screw on Polaris Sportsman 500?

Its worth to mention that i know of one other identical machine and year (Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI year 2007) that had the same problem with the stop screw, so maybe this is a common problem of that model and year. Thanks for advices i got in this forum during the process!

When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI come out?

I bought a used Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI year 2007 in November 2011. It only had 6 hours on the meter an had obviously been sitting a lot. After i had run it for a few hours i started to have problems with the idle. The problems can be divided into three.

What’s the idle level on a Polaris Sportsman 500?

I heard the idle decrease just a few rpm, I pushed harder and then whoops the idle sunk to correct level 1180 rpm and stayed there also when I stopped pushing on the wheel. So the stop screw was too high. Now, in Polaris workshop manuals there are plenty of warnings about adjusting the stop screw yourself.

Why does my Polaris ATV stop and go a lot?

Sometimes it felt as if the throttle was stuck as the rpm would stay at 3500 or so after a blip of the throttle then after 5-10 seconds it would drop to the norm 1200-1250 then drop to 1150-1100 and stall out. Sometimes it does not do it, sometimes it will start up then immediately stall. Any ideas? Stalling.. do you stop and go a lot?

Why is my Polaris Sportsman bogging down on the road?

I just bought a used 500 1998 model with no history.After cleaning carb and new plug it starts and idles fine. On the road when you hit 15 mph it just looses power. It doesn’t slow down but just acts like it is in too high of gear.

What to do when your Polaris ATV dies?

Try to drain the float bowl as soon as it dies so you can see if there’s any fuel in there.Check for spark at your plug as soon as it dies. If it’s not not fuel , electrical acts weird with a hot engine so you may have some testing to do…….

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