The Beast is Here...500 cc Monster!!! (INSANE POWER) 

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I have one in red from 1999 and I’ve put it through the heavy rain, high up water, deep mud, and the summer heat, and it still works like a charm!

Just a fyi. The left handle break does all breaks like a car front and rear. The foot pedal does only rear as u said.

Previous owner took VERY GOOD care of it. Very rare to see the older 500's in near mint condition. hopefully he did better than average maintenance too. Looks are one thing, mechanical beauty is another. Mine is an 01 500 HO and also in near perfect condition. Amsoil lubricants throughout since day one. I'm a maintenance freak. At $1,100.00 YOU definitely got a garage queen steal.

That bolt in the side case by the shifter is where the pull start cord is supposed to be. They break often . The bolt was put in with sealer to keep water out

Its the all wheel drive it does that sending power back and forth while you ride. It works differently from any other 4x4 atv. Nothing wrong with it thats just how it works .

Get a polaris sportsman 800, very reliable and powerful, my friend has had one for as long as i can remember and hasn’t had a single problem out of it. Extremely fast and powerful and smooth riding. Polaris makes awesome quads

I picked up a 2001 sporstman 500 ducks unlimed version a few years ago from older guy in wisconsin only had 700 miles on it got it for 2000$ only.., still have it... has almost 2000 miles still goin good

Got a 04 . 700 with camouflage plastics . That is a beast on the trails climbs almost anything .pulls and plows awesome bike

The 500 H.O. cam bolts right up to it, it made so much more power afterwards, mine felt like it had a rev limiter in it at top speed before, after the cam swap, that went away too. I would definitely recommend an h.o. cam swap on one if it doesnt have one, itll spin tires with no brakes on and slide the rear end sideways if you aint careful, gets up to speed quick with lots of torque. I done the cam swap,a jet kit in the carb,and a k&n intake. Another issue was fixing the smallest exhaust leaks made a huge difference in power as well.

I have a 2013 500 ho that I got for $950 couple weeks back.. It ran when I got it and engine, trans, front diff were all good too, I got lucky on that. The bad is that it had been sitting outside for years and looked like it wasn't washed or cleaned in 2 years. The atv was in rough shape like the plastics, seat, cv axles boots all torn (rear cv axles would clank). I put less than 1 mile on it putting in the back yard at 5-10 mph, then started buying parts. It ran decent when I got it, but had inconsistent idle. For people that buys a newer one of these 2008-2013 carb model and has idle / bogging issue at high rpm read more this may help you.. Intake to carb elbow had a crack so I replaced it. Cut 1/4 inch off spark plug wire and twisted it back on the boot. Seems like it still had some kind of air leak somewhere or vacuum leak. All hoses were good, but... At the airbox itself there is a drain tube at the bottom that is SUPPOSED to have a plug in it, mine was missing.. I folded and bent the tube over and put a heavy duty zip tie on it to plug it. Now it runs much better at 95%. On the older 500's they had cam problems and that could be your issue though.. Still haven't changed spark plug or looked inside of carb, but probably won't as it runs good. I put new cv axles on it on all 4 corners. The old rear cv axles literally fell apart on its own when I took off the wheel hubs.. I didn't even pull on the rear axles. The cups were also seized in the rear lol. What a nightmare. The fronts are super easy. I got all the hard stuff done now. Just waiting to order a seat and seat bracket, will buff and polish all the plastics, and may use some tractor paint on the black frame to make it look new. The nice thing is I will only have like $1400 total in the atv ( not including my time ) and I can sell it for $4000 - $4500 around here quick.. It has around 1500 miles and 200 hours. People out in the country love them polaris. I said I would never own one, but bought it to fix it and sell in the summer to get top dollar. The around 2008-2013 sportsman 500 are actually pretty solid units though after I did some research. They still have the cheap wheel bearings, bad suspension / bushing components that wear fast and such as all polaris do. Besides that the engine, trans and diff are solid in these 500's. These 500's, Polaris didn't even make 90% of what is on the machine. Fuji makes the engine and hilliard makes the front diff, not sure who makes the trans in these, they use a japan carb, japan cdi, some misc components are overseas. All in all These older machines were better components than the new Polaris vehicles IMO. I wouldn't buy a new Polaris anything, the quality has went down on components.

Now we talking! Nice 4 wheeler. Keep it😎

Oh yeah "lets test out the four wheel drive" in some "super deep snow" it just bothers me that you test out fwd in shit that it could go though in 2 wheel drive with ease

I just picked 1 up for 2,000. Things got all kinds of new parts. Thing also runs like a beast. The brand new tires alone were 500. Killer deal for a killer machine.

I am amazed at your knowledge. I have a 97 that overheats. I took it to a dealer in northern michigan who cleaned my clock and didn't fix the problem. They quoted one price and tried charging something diff. I wouldn't buy another polaris ever.

Good old quad, good work horse or good to trail ride. Fast no lol. I had one identical and now have a 14 550 efi. Goes anywhere, pulls anything and plows great. Will do 60 65 if you got all day and a tail wind. It's good enough for the local trails where you never break 40 anyway. Super reliable

Put the winch in freewheel when pulling cable

The hand lever is not just the front breaks. It's the fronts and rear.

Get all the Polaris quads out and line them up

Hey show off, find me a good deal.. I can't find nothing here, good video.

After watching 4 or 5 of your vids I haven't seen much repairing. I know you look for easy flips so this may not be the channel I need for Polaris repair tips. Maybe I'll check in again sometime, good luck.

I think Polaris is taking over the earth 😄

Hey man you should look into the Polaris Scrambler 400cc 2 stroke they’re very fun you’d like them! They made 4x4 and 2x4 models. They made them from 1996-2002 I believe.

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We got the same one for a steel we paid 350 for it and it came with a blade and the only this wrong with it was that we needed to tighten the bolts on the cylinoid

the yellow button is NOT overdrive, it's on demand 4x4 mode, you can leave it on because polaris designed the system to act like a 2wd (for easier steering) until it senses wheel spin and it engages the front wheels. that's a good quad and you got a good deal, it's a keeper like your girlfriend lol. Also the winch should have a dial or lever on it somewhere to disengage the spool (freewheel), the dial on the rack should be closer to the handle bars for access while sitting on the quad, it keeps shutting off is a safety feature.

Thats old man knew what he sold you, a 3x4

You should keep this one

I love how he’s getting in to quad I like these wids

Nice quad & I had a green & black 98 Kawasaki 300 Prairie 4x4 & that thing was a beast & a tank I pulled a 350 raptor up a hill like nothing

I live in Wisconsin and have been fixing and selling bikes I was inspired by your videos to do it

He go’s over everything like it’s something special

Polaris for life

Hey man I love your channel and watch all of your new videos and I just picked up a 2001 Polaris sportsman 500 ducks unlimited edition and searched it up on RU-vid and just found out you had one very similar to mine.

I have the same model and year as you and I payed $2,900 for it and I use it for snow and river riding. Thing is a beast.

we have this exact same quad and we have put the winch through the rear windshield twice it really is a monster lmao

Picking up a red 2001 sportsman 500 Tuesday and I’m excited. Had it posted for 2k getting it for 1500 and it’s just as clean as this one 👍🏻

Look at the fluid in that front hub is probably low since it works sometimes

I picked up a 97 same bike with 2200 miles on it for $200 with a blown head gasket from a fan switch failure, honed and re-ringed it, surfaced the head, tires, jiffy kit, battery, seat cover, grips, drive belt, full service front to back, it sat out so plastic was oxidized and faded so I took a torch to the plastic for a shine best bike I’ve ever had, hit the button and it always fires up! I’ve really tried to figure out what i could replace it with that would improve my life and make it better..? Anything and everything as far as parts on this bike is cheap and plentiful but the larger thing is flat out simplicity little to no electronics.

Am I the only one who thinks he knows somethin we don't about the value of these Polaris quads

On some models of Polaris there is a storage place under front rack

I also got myself a 04 sportsman 500HO I knew these big beast ATV'S have monster power

The knob on the side of the winch let’s you free spool😂 I can’t believe you don’t know this

I bought a 422 had a wench I made new lights for it 100.00 bucks .I've had it 3years now still runs great.

The winch has a handle on one end where you can switch it to free spool to pull put cable inn winch

Yeah you'll be amazed what you can find I just went and picked up a 2009 yz450f off of Craigslist literally nothing wrong just need new Plastics runs great starts third kick I paid 1000 bucks for it I couldn't believe it there's always a good deals out there just have to find them

That pull start comes in handy at times.....still a good buy. You're Killin it bro! You're about ready to jump into to flipn cars....get your auction license and get paid!!

sold my 1999 with 27,000 miles on it. Great machines.

I got a 97' xplorer 400 2 stroke, I love it

I still have my 500...never going to get rid of her. lol. I can't kill her and she has been always the dependable one. :-)

I have a 04 Polaris sportsman 700 myself. They are beasts

That was a great deal! Great Video! My Dad has one just like it, I think all four tires should have been spinning.

Going all out with the polaris's

Double minty beast 👍

Light on throttle in snow, heavy on throttle in mud.

“It was so big you couldn’t close your tailgate??” Sounds like the guy you bought it off bent you over when selling you a Polaris.😂

I just bought one for 1200 off my soon to be father in law... new cv axels but it needs a new carb... and I'm putting a new seat cushion and cover on it as well and new seat warmer and hand warmer... thinking about doing an exhaust upgrade to as well and wench... has a new snow plow as well... he also did new tires... I live in PA so I don't see a reason to do a bigger rim n tire upgrade...

Nice!!!! I have a 99 same color . I payed 3000 for mine love it lots of fun.

You might want to keep it in low most of the time it will burn the belt out.

If you ever get a newer one i recommend the 570 super reliable

I love the Polaris content

Dude You should pick up another jetski in the summer those look fun

I’ve got one of those it’s a 2001

the 4wd is broken Polaris has a locked front axle so both tires should have been spinning. more than likely the magnet lock assembly on that side has gotten water in it and is freezing. I have one exactly like it and its happened to me a few times

POLARIS POLARIS POLARIS

"It's so big I couldn't get my trail gate closed" That's what she said....

Those 500’s are wickedly unreliable sell it as fast as you can. Electrical problems are a nightmare

Those Polaris are thrashes my friend had one and is had issues

Get the wheel bearing grease adapter, and keep them greased,

Mannnnnnn that Sportsman 500 is my Dream Quad! Since they 1st debuted back in 97! Awesome find, run across another please contact

Now coming in with the atv. That's what I like to see 🔥👌🏻 keep it up bro. Next quad you get better be a sport race quad 😉😂

This man put his boots on the wrong feet

Ur engine will last three times longer if you ride real easy until water temp comes up.

Thats a nice quad

I have the same thing 1 year newer and it walks through all the mud pits

Love u guys vlogs I have a kx250 I am from alabama and I have been watching u from 1k subscribers

I am 13 yers old and I just had a go on a Polaris magnum 500 it is ridicules it dose really fast with only a small amount of frottle

Duuude this thiing is minty🍭🤘🏻🤘🏻

i dont believe you picked that up 1100. but none the less thats one of the cleanest older sportsman ive seen

ever have any issue with oil in the air box on this machine

Do an update video because you have had like 5 polaris quads

I got a 2000 sportsman 500 a few days ago for $1,000. I have to replace the strut seals but no biggie.

just picked up almost mint 98 polaris xplorer 500 for 500 bucks guy just wanted his money back for the brand new tires

I also have a drz125 and a crf110 Bored over to 150

Just got magnum 500 with 200 hrs on it it’s a 2002 4x4 and looks like it’s brand new still got it for 1800

Your gonna like this wheeler man get some deep tread tires and you will go anywhere I switched to Polaris many years ago they have the easiest 4x4 system to use and true front diff lock I have had many different sportsman's I run a 2016 highlifter sportsman 850 now along with my highlifter ranger we go anywhere.

Check closely around racks. Some of the plastic bottom racks like that open. Not sure what year they started that.

sportsman's are good 4wheelers but they tend to break easy so be careful but the good thing is parts are everywhere because they break a lot lol and brand new parts are still pretty cheap

How many miles on it? Seems like the 4x4 is a little finicky and it’s registered u should take it on ur local snowmobile trails

I grew up with a 2000 Polaris sportsman

Hey bud low is not made to go fast. When you put it in low its less than 20mph

great video! great quad

I’ve got the same machine it’s a 99’ lights don’t work neither does the speedometer other than that the machine runs great

Love your videos

That's clean. Good score

I’m getting a 2000 Polaris sportsman 500 and snorkeling it

Yeah sir Miller

I live in Alabama

Super deep snow ha that’s nothing your driving through 4 inches of snow and over a hard packed snow bank. Come to Canada where you can ride through 1 - 2 ft of thick snow

I live in Wisconsin