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.

hi, for the life of me, i cant find a blue tinted bulb to fit my 2004 scrambler 500 headlights. the know nothing girls at polaris are no help. all i want is a blue tinted bulb that fits. dont care if it only has lo beam, altho i would prefer hi and lo beam.

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