Polaris Sportsman 500, 1999. Preparing to go through it. 

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

Good deal. Enjoy the project. More to come.

You bet. Lots more to watch the channel and to come.

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?

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.

So far so good.

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.

So ignition isn't working? Is that the issue? Can you still pull start?

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. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Foh6WZ7lfDQ.html Polaris Sportsman Replacing the lights with after market LED's

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ADNyJ5sx83o.html. Broken Speedometer and AWD. Fixed it. Polaris 1996 to 1999.

"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.

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. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ADNyJ5sx83o.html. Broken Speedometer and AWD. Fixed it. Polaris 1996 to 1999.

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.