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Finally purchased a quad after much looking and chatting with peps who own quads.

One thing that surprised me initially was the weight of quads about 600 lbs; but what really surprised me was the 2011 500 ho that I just bought weights in at just under 700 lbs. What I was originally shooting for was a smaller quad that could be easily moved around; but then eventually realised that Id get better use of of something a little bigger; but missed checking the weight spec on the 500.

SO question is why so heavy?. the only plus I can see is it would handle trailer weight better. Less weight means more expensive materials to manufacture ...

cheers bc dave

New on Friday 2011 Sportsman 500 HO; :grin

Howdy! Just beginning to collect needed info on my 2011 Sportsman 500 HO; lower km's at 2500 km's @ 250 hrs:grin. Guess this was an early Christmas present; its red; maybe I can put Christmas lights on and pull a trailer full of gifts, lol.

Looking for pdf the
Service (Repair) Manual for 2011 Sportsman 400-500HO?

On the west coast at the moment but this will live in the Cariboo plateau in interior 1200m elevation, (3,600 ft) with intermittent use. First thing to do will be to buy another jr battery tender with quick connect; then review storage procedure.

Cheers bc dave

Howdy! Just beginning to collect needed info on my new to me 2011 Sportsman 500 HO; lower km's at 2500 km's @ 250 hrs .

In most need of a pdf Service Manual for 2011 Sportsman 500 HO so I can do a good mech once over this winter. Found a good popular post pinned at the top started in 2012 where you could purchase pdf ser man's for $8; is he still selling them? and found another site that just sold pdf for $10 but didn't have my specific model; its the specific "2011 Spman 400-500 HO" (carb-ed) service man needed.

Howdy! Just beginning to collect needed info on my new to me 2011 Sportsman 500 HO:grin; lower km's at 2500 km's @ 250 hrs :).

In most need of a pdf Service Manual for 2011 Sportsman 500 HO so I can do a good mech once over this winter. Found a good popular post started here in 2012 where you could purchase pdf ser man's for $8; is he still selling them? and found another site that just sold pdf for $10 but didn't have my specific model; I think its the specific "2011 400-500 HO" (carb-ed) service man needed.

Which leads to the first question; Im smelling gas; this might be left over smell due to transporting it home in a trailer from the gentleman I bought it from; or a warren carb needle and seat.

Other suggestions on known stuff to check would also appreciated; shift lever seems a bit loose, side to side, is that normal? will do as much preventative maintenance over the winter.

Cheers bc dave

The common story. My son was playing around in the snow in 2WD and boom !

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I cannot get at the oil filter on my '17 450 HO. Is there a special wrench that gives a guy access to this filter?? They only needed to make a hole in the bash plate to allow access for a wrench. DUH.

Hey guys I installed a 6? Super atv lift and I love it but my second ride I broke a rear axle. They warrentied it free of charge but still a pain. It was nothing bad at all and it broke the inner joint.

Is this going to be s ongoing issue and when Warrenty is gone just do some turners ????

Or did i do some thing wrong lol

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I am sure this has been asked before but my search didn't turn up anything. Is there an aftermarket kit available to add PS to a 570 Sportsman? I am not sure I would want to do it, but sometimes I think it would be nice to have PS instead of wrestling the bike unassisted.

Disregard, I found my answer.