08 sportsman 800

[fishing tech]

I fianlly took my new ride out today through the woods. Ok I let the kids ride the wheelers. After riding for about 10- 15 minutes in low, they were riding slow on some new trails. It would not shift out of gear. We had to shut it off to change gears. So then I let them ride in the field in high and the same thing happened. I have about 13 miles on it. Should we run it some more or should I take it in?

[norm]

Sounds like the clutches are a little out of alignment or the rollers in the drive clutch might be sticking. Either way its a pretty easy fix.

[Dave S]

the problem is more than likely the shift linkage between the shifter and the transmission. Minor adjustment is all it should take.

[fishing tech]

Thanks, I take it in and have it checked.

[Hafnutz]

Be sure your idle speed isn't too high. Should be around 1,000 rpm.

Shift linkage on them is a little stiff when they're new. It will loosen up as it gets used. Nice machine you will be happy with it.