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1999 Scrambler 500 Seat

Hi all,

I have pretty much rebuilt this 4-wheeler from the ground up over the last few weeks, Vampire super swamper tires with ITP aluminum rims, new (used) transmission, new fuel line, new chain, new front & rear sprockets, new chain guards (tranny guard and r axle guard), new battery, new hub assembly, new air filter, carb rebuild, new air box, etc etc, finally got it moving. One thing I have not been able to find locally or at a 'decent' price, is a seat. The one I have the plastic assembly is ruined/cracked/broke/pieces missing. Does anyone know where I can find a seat for a decent price? So far one on ebay for $118 is the best I have come up with, wasn't sure if anyone makes aftermarket seats or such. Or if anyone here has a used one they want to sell.

Thanks in advance
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OEM Hardware worth it?

Hello All,

I have to order bolt, washer and lock nut. To put back together my fender. When I removed the old ones they were not in great condition, so I scrapped them not thinking it would be much for hardware. I went to order and they are pricey. Must take 10 per pack. bolt 3.19each washer 1.19 each nut 3.59 each total damage: $80.00

I was thinking of ordering Carbon Steel, Black Oxide Finish from amazon. Am I being cheap and this will not work or do you think this is the same as the OEM. They are Black Oxide, so it will help with the rust. I don't think the OEM hardware is stainless steel with a black finish, but it would makes sense at these prices.


Here is the link to amazon... Let me know what you guys think.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...S9TNF8L5&psc=1
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Keeping crap out of radiator

My 01 Sportsman 500HO, I presume due to my area, tends to accumulate crap in front of the screen in front of the radiator. Is there an easy way to clear that in the field?

I was thinking maybe i needed to add one in front of the grill?

The other thing is my radiator was packed full of seed heads, like off a dandelion because you know, I forge trails thru whatever. It was so bad, I had to get a pressure washer after it to clear it all. A hose wouldn't get it done.

Getting to it was fun........... Not to mention dealing with 2 rusted and stripped star bolts.
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2017 sportsman xp 1000 died when hot

I was hauling wood and it wasn’t overheating bouncing from 83 - 98 Celsius as the fan cut in , I stopped and spent a few mins fixing my road and it died. Took a few mins and it finally restarted, stalled 2 more times on the way out.After it cooled off seems to have lots of power and work fine . Could the fuel be getting hot and making it stall ? It was really hot in the trunk and front compartment. Should I worry about a fuel pump or is this a case of it too hot inside the plastics?
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2015 Polaris 570 EFI EPS Sportsman Fuel Pump Issues

Need Help! I’m on my 3rd Fuel Pump. Pump 2 lasted 5 hours, pump 3, 1 hour. Pump 3 is coming on but not pumping any gas. The battery had low voltage. Could that be an issue? Will that effect the Fuel pump from sending fuel?
I charged the battery and still wouldn’t start. Then this morning after turning over multiple times, it started up. Very confused. Any help would be appreciated.