Can a Polaris Sportsman be used as an ATV?
Apparently it is common on the older Polaris atv’s, especially the Sportsman/Xplorer 500. More expensive than I was hoping for, but at least it can be used now.
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 was the problem with the cams on the Polaris 500?
The cams in the 425s and 500s of that era had a problem with the oil journals in them. The result was excessive wear to the lobes. I have replaced many of these cams, and the new design has extra oil journals and they are larger.
What happens to the clutch on a Polaris Sportsman?
The clutches when they start to fail will do some strange things. Also, you MUST adjust the valves if you want your motor to last. The valves get tight because they recede into the head from wear, you lose your clearance and put excessive load on your cam lobes.
Is the Polaris Sportsman 500 all wheel drive?
the polaris sportsman 500 H.O. is a really good atv for playing in the sand pits, riding on trails, going throw mud and water. it is able to tow some heavy things like a tent trail or a snowmobile trailer. with the all wheel drive on demand comes in hands for cleaning the drive way in the winter. ha
What kind of Lights does a sportsman 500 use?
I have a 2004 Sportsman 500 HO and yesterday the instrument cluster including AWD and high beam light quit working. Low beam lights, fan and winch work fine and atv starts with no problem. Any help would be appreciated…
What’s the price of a 2004 Polaris Sportsman?
2004 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. Specifications. Identification. Model Type. Utility. BASE MSRP (US) $6,599.00. Dealers. Polaris Dealers. Warranty.
Why does my speedometer stop working on my Polaris Sportsman?
I have a 2006 Polaris sportsman 800 and my speedometer and cluster stop working which include the AWD. All my lights and everything else works perfectly and I checked for cut wires, bad grounds but no luck.