Polaris Sportsman 500, 1999. Preparing to go through it.
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- This video is an intro to what will be a series of videos covering work on a 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500. (And similar) In this video I will discuss what I intend to explore, some of the problems, and repairs I intend to do. (And have since posting this made videos for as well.) Things such as restoring the AWD, Speedometer, Speed sensor, Rear brake, Pull start handle and rope, COMPLETE DEEP DIVE oil change, Air filter, and various other common maintenance topics. After this video I also made a video where I remove all the plastics and make it all more accessible. Check for that and any of the other videos if that interests you. I have a Polaris repairs and maintenance playlist as well as other topics available on the channel. Feel free to subscribe for much more to come.
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thanks Eric, just picked up a 400, for a summer project.
Good deal. Enjoy the project. More to come.
I picked up the same one recently and I love it. I had to put a new belt on, belt clutch cover and speedo and fresh fluids. I love mine.
I really like it as well.
How much did you get it’s for?
@@d1_rog3r97 bought it for 1300 sold it for 2800.00 bought a 2005 for 2600.00 and sold it for 4400 and bought a Honda Rincon 650
@@bigjoe5659 I just picked one up with a trailer for 1360!
I just bought one for 25$ needs new carburetor and is locked up have to replace fuel lines and do a tune up too
Thanks for the video, Eric in Alaska!
You bet. Lots more to watch the channel and to come.
I have a Polaris 400 and on the vin number it says made in 1999 but I went to a shop, and searched the same thing up, and nothing came up, but they said a Polaris 400 2000 year came up
There is an 800 # I don't have at my fingertips at the moment. That I called and had a conversation with someone that helped me clarify the details of this one before I bought it. I gave them the VIN # and they told me the year make and model etc. I don't recall if this is the # but I googled and got this one. 888-704-5290 if that doesn't get you there maybe they can point you in the right direction. Other than clarifying that was there something in particular you were trying to figure out?
I got one just like yours n I got winch power but not the ignition
So ignition isn't working? Is that the issue? Can you still pull start?
Dude good luck i wish you the best. Its a nice ride but ima tell ya. Ik from experience i have a 2000 sportsman 500 like yours mine needed work to. It was problem after problem after problem one thing be fixed something else would tare up. Ik that from experience.the 4x4 don't hold up to well either. Im just warning you dude. But if you had a good experience outta yours then im happy for you. Very fortunate.
So far so good.
Thank you so much for this videos it helps a lot !!! What is the switch for , above to the right of your high beam light on the front? Thanks
Glad it helped. Are you referring to the metal switch on the side of the housing for the headlight. Thats an on off for power to the winch. Was already there when I bought it. The Round brownish tan switch on the handlebar next to the headlight switch is to control the winch. Again. Already there when I bought it. A little different set up then Im accustom to or how I would set it up. But it works. Lots of other videos as well if you haven't already seen. And More to come.
Eric in Alaska, Fugal here again back in upstate New York. 96 Polaris sportsman. The only video I can’t seem to find or information is how to lubricate the front steering column. I saw one video replacing a plastic bushing. Any insight as to how to get in there easily without really opening it up? Some lubrication to make it a little less squeaky. Thank you and kind regards!
There is usually a Zerk fitting/nipple. on the shaft under the gas tank and in front of the engine. In that general area. Just look around under there and trace the whole steering column. You should be able to find one.
My 2 low beam lights are out, when I flip to high beam my one single headlight comes on. When I flip to low beam, I have no lights.
Question, if I replace the larger bulb (highbeam), will the low beam lights become functional and work?
On mine. The Low beam is the two lower lights. High beam is the one upper center handlebar light. Some I believe have low and high on there two lower. Im not sure which set up or make or model you have. But the simplest solution would be to replace which ever ones are not working. At all or partially. I don't think replacing the high beam will have any effect on the low beam unless its a two filament bulb. I don't know you if you saw but I also have a video where I replace the factory lights with new Led housings and lights. I realize that may not be your plan but I babble quite a bit in the video about some of the different options available and it may help to have more understanding of some of it. czcams.com/video/Foh6WZ7lfDQ/video.html Polaris Sportsman Replacing the lights with after market LED's
Do you or anyone else know what years of sportsman will interchange with a 1999 sportsman 500 engine wise?
I don't know for sure all of the bells and whistle differences between the span of years with a few exceptions. But I do know if you google or search amazon here's a link. amzn.to/3Nq5HnR You will see if you search for engine for 1996 to 1999 500 sportsman for example you will see replacements. Refurbs. That indicate good for 1996 to 2013 good also in a span of years fro Rangers. Hope that helps. Or at least gets you going down the right path. Check out the link.
Do you have a video that shows how to remove a broken front bleeder screw
I don't. I, like many, I'm sure have had luck and frustration doing that. Heat and using an easy out. Some drilling. The hole in the fitting is too small to gain enough purchase with the easy out. And they commonly just snap. Also if there is any still sticking out. Welding a nut to it so you can then use a socket is a common effective trick as well. Sometimes drilling as big as I can to not ruin the internal threads and then just trying to remove the remaining material. If you can take the caliper off, I know it adds extra things into the equation. But if that's not a big deal to you it may make it easier to hold it in a vise or fixture and use a drill press. But its kind of a decision if you want to go through all of that to not work in an awkward position on the floor trying to remove the fitting. And drill more precisely using a drill press. If you have one. Id recommend if time allows. Soaking it with penetrating oil over night. Then some health and cooling cycles can help loosen the pickle jar a bit first and minimize further frustration. Avoid heat on your lines and wires etc of course.
@@ericinalaska7648 well I managed to get the caliper off so I'm going to take it to a friend and see if he can get it out. I'm not confident enough 😕
@@waltereldridge9447 Well good luck. Sometimes they come out surprisingly. Spray it good with penetrating oil. before you go or ASAP to let it work. Sometimes if rest is the issue.A good solid tap on it can help to free it up a bit too. Based on the questions it sounds like your really having at it. And I bet your learning a lot along the way. You'll know that thing pretty well in the end and things will make much more sense and be a lot easier to attack.
@@ericinalaska7648 SUCCESS, My friend managed to remove the broken bleeder with no damage, cleaned up the caliper and put in a new bleeder. 😊👍
@@waltereldridge9447 Good news. On to the next.
It's a great machine. Fuji engine made in Japan! nowdays companies are using Chi-Com engines. There's no quality control in China. Ford got a class action lawsuit for using cheap Chinese trannys on Mustangs as people got rear ended galore as merging into traffic. Briggs Stratton sent their manufacturing to China and got so many lawsuits from crap Chi-Com engines that they went out of business. This is the best of Polaris. The newer 570's have no decent seals on front wheel bearings.
Yah Ive been happy with this one. Read a lot of good stuff about them as well. Seems they were/are a desirable year/model in particular. Was not aware of the demise of Briggs. I remember them being a big part of Milwaukee years back and was under the impression they still were. Thought Ive seen them on lawnmowers still currently no?
Where is the Vin number located I have the same model and can't find it
Typically on the left side frame rail toward the front left wheel well. Its hard to see. I had to really look with a flashlight during the day to see mine. Mine is engraved not stamped. So its not very prominent. I believe a 17 digit number.
Where can I find the Vin no.?
If you're sitting on it looking forward its on the frame toward your left foot. Kind of behind the wheel and in front of your foot.
@@ericinalaska7648 found it thx
Is a 2000 polaris 500 the same as what you have? What did you pay for yours? I bought one a week ago. My biggest problems are speedometer not working. Havent checked 4x4. And both front diff seals leaking all out. Let me know if you had that problem.
The one in this video is a 1999. Virtually the same as a 2000. Same shop/service manual covers both. In the Polaris Playlist on the channel here. You'll find videos Ive made on all the things you've mentioned. And much more. Cant say for sure that it'll solve your specific speedometer issue. But it should help understand and trouble shoot a bit at least. Thanks for your support.
@@ericinalaska7648 You think I overpaid for mine?
$2500. With covid so strict here side by sides and atvs are through the roof.
@@ericinalaska7648 one of the few things we can still do.
@@DemingChiropractor Really depends on what shape its in I guess and how much you wanted it.
There's 3 resisters that go bad in the speedo
Yes sir. I actually have a video addressing that as well. Fixed it. I only needed to address the one. The other two were good. The TIP48. The most common issue. Mine actually was free floating in the speedo completely detached. Tested it and reattached. All was right with the world again. Speedo and AWD came back to life czcams.com/video/ADNyJ5sx83o/video.html. Broken Speedometer and AWD. Fixed it. Polaris 1996 to 1999.
"G" = green? :shrug:
"Shrug" good a guess as any.
@@ericinalaska7648 it is... there is R for red and an RSE for the Remington Special Edition (Camo). I am not sure it they made the yellow in 99 but there where yellows back then also.
@@boblynn9168 Makes sense.
How much did you get it for?
Oh I couldn't possibly reveal that publicly ...... Hahaha! That could be used against me down the road if I decide to sell. Which I doubt I would. But I can tell you at the time when I looked up the blue book they ranged from I believe $900 to $1200 maybe if I remember correctly. Not many people live by that on wheelers though. Some parts of the country more than others.
There's a kid on you tube that will fix it for you.
There is a guy who posted a blog that seems to cover it all pretty in depth. I fixed mine and made a video of my experience as well. I put the link to his blog in the video description. czcams.com/video/ADNyJ5sx83o/video.html. Broken Speedometer and AWD. Fixed it. Polaris 1996 to 1999.
Eric in Alaska, Fugal here again back in upstate New York. 96 Polaris sportsman. The only video I can’t seem to find or information is how to lubricate the front steering column. I saw one video replacing a plastic bushing. Any insight as to how to get in there easily without really opening it up? Some lubrication to make it a little less squeaky. Thank you and kind regards!
There is usually a Zerk fitting/nipple. on the shaft under the gas tank and in front of the engine. In that general area. Just look around under there and trace the whole steering column. You should be able to find one.