I bought a Non-Running Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.

[@Jeff97405]

Got 2007 Polaris Sportsman 450, came with no front driveline from the transfer case. Use it for a push quad for dirt racing...so far so good....doing some comstic work, working on the CARB replacement now...these things are tanks..

[@theoriginalrjt21]

I bought a LOW miles (344) 2009 500 HO cheap in early 2020 just before used prices went nuts. Older couple (like us) only used it to go to and from their mountain house to the local bar on dirt roads. Still running the original rubber. It's been a great machine, I love it, and don't regret the purchase for one second though I wish it was green instead of red. It does have an annoying random metallic squeal in the driveline I haven't been able to identify, but hasn't failed yet. The only thing I've done other than routine maintenance (oil/filter/diffs/plug) is a new fuel pump (it would run dry if sat too long), new AGM battery, added a winch and rear bumper (getting ready to add that same ATV-Guru front) , and replaced the airbox to carb breather tube and filter. Tip on these carb models: If they sit too long, they are hard to prime the vacuum diaphragm fuel pump. Use some starter gas squirted in the intake and after it starts a few times, the pump should self prime. Choking it with a hand over the intake can help that prime. Not sure what year it changed, but my 2009 fuel shutoff is under that front cover below the headlight.

[@MrStroker408]

I was waiting for that plow to dig into the grass and send you over the bars.

[@GarageWorx]

The suspense

[@ontheone9559]

This really was a helpful video! Thank you for posting this!

[@GarageWorx]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Hammerback0]

I bought an 05 like this that ran fine for the test ride, within 20 min of getting it home my nightmare began. Learned a lot fixing it, 3 years later its not had a single hiccup

[@GarageWorx]

Sometimes used units need a bit of love then they are good to go.

[@bloodbushcraft2467]

I just got an 04 500ho. Runs and drives. Needs a little TLC. But for 900 bucks. Its like a down payment for a new one throw in 200 worth of parts and we should be good. Thanks for showing me how to cycle through the gauges lol

[@GarageWorx]

Cool. Thanks for watching.

[@damiandelapp5490]

Word of advise to clean carb without removing it, if you can get it running a little, drain gas get a can of Berryman’s fuel treatment (the cheap stuff on shelf) dump a cup in with a tank of premium try and run it a little get the mix into the carb and let it sit 24hours and see if that works, Ive done it more than a few times and have NEVER been disappointed! Cleans those jet right out! Nasty hole in top end range gone! I live in California worst gas in the world for shelf life.

[@GarageWorx]

It may work but I like to take them apart and see what's going on. Usually jets require mechanical cleaning and an air blow.

[@Hammerback0]

Have u learned how to check the diagnostics? Neutral, key off, set e-brake, hold Reverse over ride button while u turn key on, that resets wrench light and gives resistance reading of each gear if u move shifter

[@GarageWorx]

I didn't know that. Thanks for the comment.

[@pilgrimsgarage]

So I think you should officially name that four wheeler Frank. Remember in the movie Cars…Frank was the combine…that Polaris is officially a Cornhusker😉

[@GarageWorx]

Love it!

[@andrewinsinga2993]

Great video I have been thinking of buying a polaris sportsman, i currently have a 2000 suzuki king quad 300 4x4 the same color as yours!

[@GarageWorx]

Cool. I'm a big king quad fan. I have two of them. Good luck on your search and thanks for watching.

[@kevinferger9897]

That back plastic melted due to no insulation on the back. I thought there was a recall on it back in the day. It'll just keep melting if you don't insulate it

[@GarageWorx]

Bad design. I think it has melted as much as it's going to.

[@kevinferger9897]

@@GarageWorx I have a 2008 500. They updated the issue and I've had no problems. Yours is still touching the pipe( it seems so). You'll find out once it gets to full temp.

[@timberray9572]

My Polaris has a shield on the muffler right where the plastic melted on yours.

[@GarageWorx]

I think there was a recall back in the day and it was updated at some point.

[@ontheone9559]

Ok, so asking because I don’t know and am new to this, is a 500 a good size machine for plowing and running on the ice with a portable fish house?

[@GarageWorx]

I would say yes.

[@ryangia4044]

Looking to buy same year with plow also. How much did you pay?

[@TripGibson]

Hello new to the channel. You said you got a good deal can you tell me what a good deal is on this machine. I have a machine like it that I'm looking at it's not running.

[@GarageWorx]

Hard to throw out a number. In my area ones in good shape with lower miles run around 3g

[@stevenburroughs760]

that screw would`ve come out with an impact driver.

[@GarageWorx]

Possibly. I didn't have one at the time but have one now.

[@ontheone9559]

Yeah mice!

[@TripGibson]

Just watched a little bit more of the video and I'm going to say you have a mouse nest.