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When did the Sportsman 500 HO come out?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

When did the Sportsman 500 HO come out?

Founded in 1954, Polaris Industries is a well-known American manufacturer of snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. In 2011, Polaris released its Sportsman 500 H.O., an ATV with a high-output engine and many improved features over the previous year model.

How fast will a Sportsman 500 HO go?

4-6 mph? 69.3 mph on GPS in a combined bean field).

When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 come out?

Founded in 1954, Polaris Industries first began manufacturing ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) in 1985. This gave the company over 25 years of ATV experience when it released a new model of the Sportsman 500 for 2011.

How much does a 2005 Polaris Sportsman cost?

2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. Specifications Model Type Utility BASE MSRP (US) $6,799.00 Dealers Polaris Dealers Warranty 6

What should I do if my sportsman 500 is overheating?

A dealer should be consulted if there is a clogged fuel filter, a reverse speed limiter malfunction, worn/defective spark plug wires, electronic throttle control malfunction or any kind of mechanical failure. If the Sportsman 500 engine is overheating, it may be that there is debris stuck in the screen.

Why is my Polaris Sportsman 500 not turning over?

If the engine does not turn over, Polaris suggests three potential problems and solutions. First, there may be low battery voltage, and owners should try to recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC. Two other problems may be that there are loose connections on the battery or on the solenoid.

When did Polaris start making the Sportsman 500?

The Sportsman 500 was made in the year 2000 and OLDER. The Sportsman 500 HO started in 2001. I think all the 500’s after 2001 are the HO’s. The cam problem I think you are talking about was the year 2000 and older 500’s. Some had a soft cam.

What’s the difference between a 500 Ho and 500 Ho?

Some of the differences from a 500 and 500 HO, cam profile, timing, and a larger carb on the 500 HO. The 500’s have a little more torque at the very bottom of the power band. The 500 HO’s are faster overall. Can’t help on places to buy parts, I’ve only needed oil changes and rubber boots.

When did the Sportsman 500 ho come out?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

When did the Sportsman 500 ho come out?

Late 1990’s and very early 2000’s. So, one thing to note is that the “500 HO” (High Output) model was created and solved these cam lobe wear issues. Question about the cam lobes.

How much did it cost to replace the stator on a 1998 Sportsman 500?

I have just spent $400 having the stator replaced on my 1998 Sportsman 500. The dealer told me it is not a common problem but not uncommon either. Has anyone else had a stator problem?

Why does my sportsman 500 keep coming back out?

Each of the 500s I have like to let lower a-arm bolts (front and back) and lower bearing carrier bolts back out. Granted this is with over 3000 miles on each of them. Make sure you keep and eye on them and that they are tight. If the a arm bolts back out its usually because some grease worked its way into the threads.

What are the common problems with a Polaris Sportsman 500?

Eventually tie rod ends, axle CV joints, suspension bushings, starter (bendix gears usually), AWD hubs and clutches just plain wear out, or fail and simply need repair or replacement. Along with most every other brand of quad out there… even Honda’s. Maintenance and/or Preventative Maintenance is key to maintaining anything!!

I have just spent $400 having the stator replaced on my 1998 Sportsman 500. The dealer told me it is not a common problem but not uncommon either. Has anyone else had a stator problem?

What’s the best price to buy a sportsman 500?

I’m looking for a couple of older (97-00) Sportsman 500’s to keep around for loaners, but the price has to be extremely good, particularly if these are repairs I’ll get to look forward to.

How to remove a fly wheel from a sportsman 500?

Fly wheel , use an impact wrench…. Autozone had an idler puller that had all the correct bolts for the fly wheel removal.. it was 25.00 to rent and came in a nice case where as the one for sale didnt…

Why does my sportsman 500 spit and cough?

With the soft cams, the atv would idle but above 1/4 throttle it would spit and cough like a lean intake leak and no power, seeing that the valves are not opening all the way.