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Weird question about my 2012 Polaris Sportsman 500HO.

When I turn the key it sometimes starts, but most times all I get is the starter clicking with a whirring sound at the starter.

I have power at the positive on the solenoid (direct from the battery). I disconnected the cable from solenoid to starter so there was no resistance for some tests. When key is turned you can hear the solenoid click. I also used a test light, there is power from the key to the starter. Power also goes to the output for the starter from the solenoid. (Solid light on test light). However..... when I hook up the cable to the starter, and and add that resistance then turn the key, the starter clicks, the light is now very faint on the solenoid at the cable to the starter.

I assumed it was starter. I removed the starter and took it to a shop for test and rebuild. They took it apart cleaned it, bench tested and all works great. I re-installed the starter and am having the same issue. When the starter was out, I looked and the flywheel on the engine portion, it looked clean and there were no rounded or broken teeth or anything noticeable.

So I know it is not the starter, I assume it is not the solenoid (unless it is possible that the solenoid is failing with any resistance?)

I even tried boosting with battery charger, thinking maybe the battery isn’t charged enough? Same thing with a boost. I charged the battery overnight (2amp) and no change. I tried another battery (it is unknown condition) but it does the same thing.

I will take the batteries in today to get them checked, as maybe neither are good?

Any other ideas???

This is frustrating, especially since the quad has no pull start for a backup

Hi
Can anyone help me define this sound. Coming from top engine.
I have turned off the valve cover and found nothing abnormal.

Hope someone can answer me.

I had so much fun rebuilding a 1995 300 4x4, that I went ahead and bought what was advertised as a 2000 magnum 500 with a seized engine to work on.
I found an owners manual under the seat that says 1998, so now I'm not really sure what year this atv is yet. I'll likely call polaris with the vin to figure it out like I did with the 300.
Everything looks pretty clean on it, with the exception of the seized motor and one of the rear hubs had all four bolt mounts stripped out.
I picked up a used hub for a few dollars so I could move the atv around the garage and now I'm planning to tear it down to start working on the motor.
I paid $1000 CDN for it with a new 54 inch plow, 2000 pound winch, starter, bendix, battery, studded tires and a nice storage/back rest.
I sold the plow for $400 already, so I'm only about $600 into it so far.

I'm excited to rebuild this atv, but I don't want my excitement to get me into something that isn't worth it.
Is there anything I should look at before I start spending hours on the motor? Are these models worth rebuilding? I've heard a few stories about the rear differential
being bad on this model, so I don't want to spend all kinds of time on something that isn't worth it.

I intend to keep the atv for as long as I can and enjoy riding it once it's finished. I'm not doing any of this work to flip it or make a profit.
I was going to keep the 300, but I figured out I'm not a big fan of 2 strokes and would like a bigger 4 stroke instead.

Do the magnum's hold up?

I’m convinced and will be making the switch shortly. Wont be as many different bottles for me to pack on trips too. Who’s with me?

Just picked up a 2009 Sportsman 500HO. Bought it from the original owner who was a mechanic. It appears he took great care of it and it runs great. I’m thinking I should get all fluids changed anyway, just in case. What else should I do and what else should I look for in this model? Advice on care and feeding? Seafoam added to gas? Gas with no ethanol? Known problems with this model? Need advice from veterans please.

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I had just purchased a polaris 325 trail boss and i have blown the fuse under the seat 3 times already ..Only used it 4 times .. now after putting in a new fuse i have no power to the ignition, or winch but i still have headlights..? any suggestions?

So... I have a 2000 sportsman 500. My sheaves got gouged by a rock! Not real sure how it got in there but...I took primary and secondary off of a 2002 sportsman 700. Switched the weights from my 500 primary into the 700 primary. Then I switched the spring and helix from my 500 secondary into the 700 secondary, used my belt from the 500 and it works!!!!! Anyone ever try this? Please comment.

Sent the block to Wisconsin US chrome and they re-plated I.t, I installed new pistons ,rings, bearings, basically everything and put her all back together and rode about 5 hours so far. Everything is good no oil in the airbox, no oil consumption yet

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Hello, I'm looking for help with replacing the waterpump on my 2000 Polaris sportsman 500. It is leaking from the weep hole. In the manual it says I need to spit the crank case to replace the seals. Do I really need to do that. Please help!!!!

Hi,

I have a brand new clutch kit I bought for my 2013 Sportsman XP 850 that I never installed. The packaged has been opened but nothing was ever installed. Original price $270. It's been sitting in my garage for months so not trying to make money but just cover the cost and hassle of shipping.

$50 OBO, shipping included. Someone please buy and enjoy. It's not doing me any good.

QSC Clutch Kit by RVS Performance. Set up for 225 lb rider, 27-28 inch tires, and less than 3000 ft of altitude. Includes shims for 1600-2200RPM engagement.