About a month ago, I noticed the front left CV boot on my 03' polaris magnum had a bad tear in it. Of course, I put off replacing it, and I think the actual cv joint is toast now. I'll be riding down the trail, and all of a sudden the thing will steer hard to the right; every time I've almost crashed. It usually doesnt happen toward the end of the ride, maybe once something heats up?? My question is, would a bad cv joint cause the steering to suddenly steer to the right, or could it be another part, maybe a steering box or something. Another words- What happens if you ride with a bad cv joint; would it cause the steering to suddenly turn? I have the repair manual, and will probably try fixing this myself; I just dont want to rip the cv apart and find out that its not causing the crazy steering problem. I appreciate any and all help!!! Thanks.

 

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Bad CV joint makes a clicking/popping noise. I think your problem is more likely an engaging hub. Try changing your hub fluid.
You shouldnt have put off changing that boot, CV's are $$$ when they go bad.

 

Well first off you are goin to have to replace your CV joiint anyways because it is only goin to get worst...trust me i know...i have two already and they are not the cheapest things in the world...but on the other hand i doubt the cv has anything to do with your sudden right turns...mabey your hub or somehting else...