Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI

Subject: Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:29 pm

Liquid-cooled, EFI, single-cylinder 500 engine
Selectable 2WD/AWD with on-demand AWD
IRS with 9.5"/24.1 cm of wheel travel & 11.25"/28.6 cm of ground clearance
Towing capacity: 1500 lb./680.4 kg
270 lb./142.6 kg rack capacity (90 lb./40.8 kg front, 180 lb./81.6 kg rear)
Industry-leading Polaris Variable Transmission
Integrated front storage compartment
Tough composite body components
Long-Travel MacPherson front suspension
Premium PXT radial tires
Receiver hitch
Rear toolbox
Lock & Ride accessory compatible
Colors: Red/Black, Black/Silver, Green/Black, Mossy Oak™ Camo ($400 upgrade)
SPECIFICATIONS

Engine
Engine Type- 4-stroke
Displacement- 499 cc
Carburetion- 39mm Throttle Body
Cooling- Liquid
Starting- Electric with recoil backup
Drivetrain
Final Drive- Shaft
Transmission- P/R/N/L/H
Drive System- Automatic PVT
EBS (Engine Braking System)- Standard- Accessory, Deluxe- Standard
ADC (Active Decent Control)- Standard- N/A, Deluxe- Standard
Suspension
Front Suspension- MacPherson strut with 8.2"/20.8cm travel in/cm
Rear Suspension- Fully independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar; 9.5"/24.1cm travel in/cm
Brakes
Front/Rear Brakes- Single-lever hydraulic disc w/ hydraulic rear foot brake
Tires/Wheels
Front Tires- 26x8R12; PXT
Rear Tires- 26x11R12; PXT
Wheels- Standard- Steel, Deluxe- Cast Aluminum
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase- 50.5/128.3 in/cm
Turning Radius (inside tire)- 65/165.1 in/cm
Dry Weight- Standard- 728, Deluxe- 773 lbs/kg
Length/Width/Height- 83x48x48 / 210.8x121.9x121.9 in/cm
Seat Height- 33.8/85.7 in/cm
Fuel Capacity- 4.13 / 15.6 U.S. gallons/L
Front-Rack Capacity*- 90/40.8 lbs/kg
Rear-Rack Capacity*- 180/81.6 lbs/kg
Hitch- Std / Receiver
Hitch Towing Capacity*- 1225/555.7 lbs/kg
Hitch Tongue Weight*- 120/54.4 lbs/kg
Ground Clearance- 11.3/28.6 in/cm
Instrumentation/Features
Gauge Type- Digital
Speedometer/Odometer- Standard
Tachometer- Standard
Tripmeter- Standard
Hourmeter Standard
High Beam Indicator- Standard
Gear Indicator- Standard
Fuel Gauge- Electric
Warning Lights- Hi Temp / Low Battery
Rear Work Lights- Standard- Accessory, Deluxe- Standard
DC Outlet- Standard
Winch Pre-Wire- Standard
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Member Joined: 2008-08-09 Posts: 17 Age: 43

If anyone here has a questions about the Sportsmans.....just ask. I'm not an expert but have cross referenced enough parts, learned how to avoid the dealer on alot of stuff, and have been through mine from head to toe. Again, not a certified expert but been there, done that!

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Warn 2500 with sythetic rope
supertrapp with jet kit and K&N

Subject: Re: Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:18 pm

Will do PoPoMan thanks

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CATVR Junkie Joined: 2008-03-21 Posts: 3481

PoPoMan wrote:

If anyone here has a questions about the Sportsmans.....just ask. I'm not an expert but have cross referenced enough parts, learned how to avoid the dealer on alot of stuff, and have been through mine from head to toe. Again, not a certified expert but been there, done that!

Hey PoPoMan,

Noticed you were using a Synthetic Rope on your winch. How you like that? Is It better than a Steel Cable?

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Member Joined: 2008-08-09 Posts: 17 Age: 43

Rooster wrote:

PoPoMan wrote:

If anyone here has a questions about the Sportsmans.....just ask. I'm not an expert but have cross referenced enough parts, learned how to avoid the dealer on alot of stuff, and have been through mine from head to toe. Again, not a certified expert but been there, done that!

Hey PoPoMan,

Noticed you were using a Synthetic Rope on your winch. How you like that? Is It better than a Steel Cable?

I do like it, It's much lighter and easier to handle. No burrs from cable and if you ever have to through a line to somone it is much easier. Just toss the hook and let the line follow. I was doubtful about the "claimed" strength but have never had a problem. i would recommend without question.

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Sportsman 500
28 Swamp Witches with some shiney wheels
Warn 2500 with sythetic rope
supertrapp with jet kit and K&N

Subject: Re: Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:38 am

BigDaddy had a problem with one snapping on him and coming back at him (although it was attempting to pull A LOT of weight Stir the Pot

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Arctic Cat 700 EFI 4x4 Auto LE, 2500 Warn, Kimpex Front & Rear Box,
Garmin 76csx, IPOD 80GB w/otter box, Moto Com, HL Springs,
25" Horns w/MSA Castle Rock Wheels, AP Skids
Arctic Cat 500 TBX
Soggy Bottom Boyz
Cumberland ATV Riders
PWM's Pix

Subject: Re: Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:06 pm

pwm wrote:

BigDaddy had a problem with one snapping on him and coming back at him (although it was attempting to pull A LOT of weight Stir the Pot

)

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2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 XP with EPS
Front and rear lock & ride boxes
3500 warn winch with synthetic
Garmin 76csx
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