Things to service?

schase · 08-30-2010, 10:32 PM

My 2005 Sportman 500 HO LE continues to be a workhorse. I've kept it clean and changed the oil on a regular basis. I've just turned 200 hours on it and I'm curious what things I should change from a maintenance/fluids standpoint? It's never even hiccupped,but I've gotta believe it's due for something! The local dealer said changing oil is the key and rarely does other fluid changes.
Even the belt is still going strong! Any advice?

LEOGM5150 · 08-30-2010, 10:41 PM

change the gear case oil once in a while. otherwise those are bullet proof. i had a 2003 500 ho sportsman with over 13,000 miles on it and the only thing that was ever done to it was change the oil, a couple of belts, and a set of clutches at 12,000 miles. i traded it to a guy i know a year ago and he still has had no trouble with it.

deadman · 08-30-2010, 10:48 PM

The front Diff has fluid to be changed, the tranny has fluid, the belt is something that will strand you when it blows, so consider that one first.

They are great machines.

schase · 08-30-2010, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. What's a good place to buy parts that supports the forum?

LEOGM5150 · 08-30-2010, 11:20 PM

slyfox.com supports the site. i also like donwood polaris and breese lawn and garden

08-30-2010, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
schase Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh Posts: 62	Things to service? My 2005 Sportman 500 HO LE continues to be a workhorse. I've kept it clean and changed the oil on a regular basis. I've just turned 200 hours on it and I'm curious what things I should change from a maintenance/fluids standpoint? It's never even hiccupped,but I've gotta believe it's due for something! The local dealer said changing oil is the key and rarely does other fluid changes. Even the belt is still going strong! Any advice? __________________ '05 Sportsman 500HO LE, Warn 2500ci, 3-light mod, reverse overide switch, temp gauge and fan switch, secondary rear hitch

08-30-2010, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
LEOGM5150 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Powell Posts: 4,616	change the gear case oil once in a while. otherwise those are bullet proof. i had a 2003 500 ho sportsman with over 13,000 miles on it and the only thing that was ever done to it was change the oil, a couple of belts, and a set of clutches at 12,000 miles. i traded it to a guy i know a year ago and he still has had no trouble with it. __________________ come on over and check out our new site http://www.polarisproriders.com/ 2007 OUTLAW 525 IRS 2001 400 TWO STROKE SCRAMBLER

08-30-2010, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
deadman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 7,633	The front Diff has fluid to be changed, the tranny has fluid, the belt is something that will strand you when it blows, so consider that one first. They are great machines. __________________ 2009 OUTLAW 525 IRS. 41mm Carb with Transition Ring, Ceramic Coated Header, HMF Competition Series Pipe, Custom Full Intake, Polaris Bob Oil Cooler Adapter with Custom Cooler, Rath +3 A-arms, ALBA Anit-Vibe kit, 15 Tooth sprocket, Pure Polaris Nerfs, Pure Polaris Handguards, Pure Polaris Front Bumper, Fox Float Evol X Shocks (front), Fox Podium X Shocks (rear), PRM 6 pack rack, PRM Rear A-Arm Guards, Pit Posse Shifter, Daytona Digital Tach, G-Force Wheel Spacers, IRazr Radials, Thumper Racing crankcase vent, LM1 A/F Meter. 48.6 WHP, 37.53 Torque.

08-30-2010, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
schase Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh Posts: 62	Thanks for the feedback guys. What's a good place to buy parts that supports the forum? __________________ '05 Sportsman 500HO LE, Warn 2500ci, 3-light mod, reverse overide switch, temp gauge and fan switch, secondary rear hitch

08-30-2010, 11:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
LEOGM5150 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Powell Posts: 4,616	slyfox.com supports the site. i also like donwood polaris and breese lawn and garden __________________ come on over and check out our new site http://www.polarisproriders.com/ 2007 OUTLAW 525 IRS 2001 400 TWO STROKE SCRAMBLER