How fast is a 1997 Polaris Sportsman 500?
the 2 sportsman 500 ive had in the past did about 58 mph tops with a new belt, everything stock.
When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI come out?
I bought a used Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI year 2007 in November 2011. It only had 6 hours on the meter an had obviously been sitting a lot. After i had run it for a few hours i started to have problems with the idle. The problems can be divided into three.
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!!
What kind of battery does a Polaris Sportsman have?
Last year, a friend of mine had the battery go bad on his 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 4-wheeler. Aside from the inconvenience of having to pull-start it, it seemed to work OK.
Why is my sportsman 500 starting to crack?
My ’99s are starting to get cracked and I will be putting new ones on soon. The starter bendix can get rusty and the bushings it rides in can crack. If there is any binding or very loud rattling they are likely the culprit.
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!!
Last year, a friend of mine had the battery go bad on his 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 4-wheeler. Aside from the inconvenience of having to pull-start it, it seemed to work OK.
Can a dead speedometer on a Polaris be repaired?
If you have a “dead” speedometer of the newer version and would likely me to take a crack at fixing it (absolutely no guarantees about success!) then feel free to contact me via comments, below. Last year, a friend of mine had the battery go bad on his 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 4-wheeler.
What causes starter to crack on Polaris Sportsman?
The starter bendix can get rusty and the bushings it rides in can crack. If there is any binding or very loud rattling they are likely the culprit. Don’t be afraid to use the drain plug on the recoil housing to check for water and air out with compressed air for good measure.