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I have a 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO. I heard this noise and replaced the starter bindex thinking that's what it was. Sound continues even after new bindex.

Video here https://youtu.be/E7TFCpvb3UI


I'm hoping it's not any better end work, but if anyone recognizes this sound, please help me save the time. I plan on tearing apart the engine, I'll do the bottom half if I have to.

Also, it is worth mentioning that after draining the oil to do an oil change I found that it has a slight hint of milkyness to it and clearly a head gasket sealer applied to the oil from the previous owner.

cheers all - just picked up a 97 sportsman 500. seems in good shape, speedo doesn't work, and left front wheel bearing has a bit of play, and primary clutch rubs on housing/cover at idle. other than that its near mint. winch, vampire tires, etc etc.

so i'm just wondering what i might be looking for, as i give this thing a once-over.... any common issues i should check out? any known issues that i should address even before they become an issue? funny thing is i worked at polaris dealership when i was young, in the late 90's..... and i remember when this sportsman 500 came out lol.... man it was a game changer. at the time a kodiak was the big thing, and i remember i'd take our demo sportsman out and launch it up and off the snowmobile loading ramp we had built, smooth landing, wouldn't even spill your coffee if you had a cup holder lol, not so much with a kodiak. anyways i was gonna buy a grizzly 700, as they are quite proven, but this sportsman popped up for sale and i just couoldn't help myself. did some review reading, and of course the consensus would be to buy the grizzly, which is why i suppose i bought the polaris lol. anything i need or should be concerned about before i venture out into the mountains?

I was looking into a clutch upgrade for wifes 550 x2 on the RVS website. The kicker is for the 2010 year only, there is a extra $130 tacked on for about a $395 clutch upgrade .

I have a RVS clutch spings/weights in my 800, and it works great. But, not really wanting to drop $400 on hers right now. It works ok, just takes a little extra gas to engage. Any other springs I could try? I am guessing it is a little more harsh because it is meant for 2 riders?

So, any cheap upgrades to try in the mean time? Thanks.

Restoule, Ontario

Hello I’m looking for help in figuring out this problem. I have a Polaris 300 2x4 1995 I ran it a few days ago and it did over heat and shut off , after it shut off I let it sit and cool off and now it won’t start the engine cranks but no start , I replaced the spark plug, cleaned the carb, replaced the gas, checked fuel filters in line. But still no start. Any help will be very Appreciated. Thank you

Hey guys I’m going to make a plow for my xmr. I’m wondering if any of you that have a plow mounted on your bike would be kind enough to show me some pics of how it mounts. I have my own idea of how to mount it but I would like to see how the pros done it. Thanks in advance

hello, has anyone had issues where one of the hillard clutches engages before the other? do they need replacement or just the coil and disk?

Hi guys. After 14 thousands kilometres and 400 mth, in my SP 500 Touring 2010, I first time took off right cover. I want to change bendix, because sometimes it is not starting from first time.
I found some oil there. Should I change oil seal?

I'm in search of the airbox lid assembly and also a left front a frame arm.

Hello Folks,

New to the forum and I'm looking for answers and confirmation. I am working on a 2016 450 HO that has some starting/running issues.

It will start, though it is hard to get it to start and it will run, spitting, sputtering and backfiring all the way. Here is what I have done...

Replaced fuel with non-ethanol fuel
replaced spark plug
removed and cleaned injector
charged battery

Here is what I believe to be the problem at this moment. I removed the spark plug to check for spark. As I was holding the boot and placing the spark plug against a metal surface and turning the engine over, I got charged... That tells me that the boot is leaking spark, right? Or is there something else I am missing.

Also, I'm told that the bike was running and then started running rough to the point it would run anymore. When I got ahold of it the battery was low. Battery isn't very old and is charging as I type this.

Thanks for any insight.

T