Motorcycle Repair/Polaris ATV

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Expert: Mark Shively - 11/9/2004


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I have a 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO with 1600 miles.  the belt will not release and allow me to shift or stop without shutting off the engine. I have cleaned both pullys very good. It seems the belt is tight all the time. the front pully is releasing real good. I started having the trouble when I was at the Rocky Mountain atv Jamboree this summer. There was a lot of dust in the belt area the first time I took the cover off.It keeps getting worse.  

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Hi Larry,

Visit "www.atvfrontier.com" this is a great ATV resource. Post the same question there in the appropriate category. You should get quick and accurate replies.

I haven't experienced that paticilar problem. I would need to investigate the problem to offer accurate diagnosis.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively

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Graduate of the American Motorcycle Institute (AMI class 172), multi-factory trained technician, 7 years experience dealership technician & service manager, professional roadracing team technician. Court certified expert in area of motorcycle technology. State certified crash investigator. State certified commercial vehicle crash investigator. State certified forensics/evidence technician. State certified instructor; community college instructor. Privately servicing street motorcycles & ATV's, accident reconstructionists, and dealership turn-aways. I am not available as an expert witness.

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