First time 2 stroke owner. Haven’t had a quad in 12 years. Purchased this two days ago on a whim after seeing it for sale on the side of the road. It really nice shape. Sorted some carb issues with a good cleaning.
Do you have to mix anything with gas? (Didn’t think you did, but saw another forum post where someone mentioned 32:1 so was confused)
The Oil tank has been at the same level (topped right off) for about 20-30 minutes of run time so far. Didn’t know how quickly it would be used.
Engine seems to be making a loud metal on metal noise, though it seems as though it’s running fine, and has good power (I’m 345 lbs and it rips up dirt big time with me on it). Is this normal?
Starter just clicks with what seems like a good (neighbor gave to me) battery. Should I run jumpers from my car to make sure and would this be starter or a solenoid that needs replacing?
This is my first list of need to knows. But if someone wanted to share how the heck you get at the spark plug, I’d like to stop scratching my head over that one.
Hello all! I just purchased a used 1996 sportsman. I did an oil change yesterday with 10-40 valvoline Syn wet clutch and an STP filter. Now I’m reading and it looks like I should use 0w-40. Should I drain and refil. Also what about the filter is that okay to use?
Also I’m now ready about pinching of the oil line to prime, is this necessary?
Hello all! I just purchased a used 1996 sportsman. I did an oil change yesterday with 10-40 valvoline Syn wet clutch and an STP filter. Now I’m reading and it looks like I should use 0w-40. Should I drain and refil. Also what about the filter is that okay to use?
Also I’m now ready about pinching of the oil line to prime, is this necessary?
Since I put this oil in the machine it really seems that some of the noise the motor makes has dropped off some. It just seems like the motor just isn’t as loud as it used to be. I heard that RP will quieten down motors but I really did not believe it would. Maybe I was wrong and it really does. Maybe I just finally got all my rattles fixed and I just think it was the oil in the motor doing the trick. Who really knows and all I do know is my 570 is a little less noisy.
I’m doing a engine oil change on my 2013 Polaris sportsman 500 H.O. And I was just wondering if there is an alternative to using genuine Polaris oil. I think it takes something like 2w-50 or whatever, can’t really remember though. I haven’t changed the oil in a year and I’ve barely used it since I have my 850 and dirt bikes so the poor 500 just sits there.
Anyway, what brand can I use in this that’s safe but not as expensive as Polaris oil? I’ve used nothing but Polaris oil but at $10 a quart, it’s getting expensive. Also, I’ll have to clean the oil tank screen and I may have to change the engine coolant. I haven’t done that yet, and the wires, pivots need lubrication. The driveshaft yoke could use some grease.
The suspension is really creaky and squeaky. I guess that could use some lube as well. The brake fluid is still really clear but full so that can stay till later this year. Thanks in advance:)
I’m doing a engine oil change on my 2013 Polaris sportsman 500 H.O. And I was just wondering if there is an alternative to using genuine Polaris oil. I think it takes something like 2w-50 or whatever, can’t really remember though. I haven’t changed the oil in a year and I’ve barely used it since I have my 850 and dirt bikes so the poor 500 just sits there.
Anyway, what brand can I use in this that’s safe but not as expensive as Polaris oil? I’ve used nothing but Polaris oil but at $10 a quart, it’s getting expensive. Also, I’ll have to clean the oil tank screen and I may have to change the engine coolant. I haven’t done that yet, and the wires, pivots need lubrication. The driveshaft yoke could use some grease.
The suspension is really creaky and squeaky. I guess that could use some lube as well. The brake fluid is still really clear but full so that can stay till later this year. Thanks in advance:)
