I have a friend that has a 99 500 sportsman and he was wondering how you change the oil? I have heard about pinching a line or something and also does he have 2 drain plugs. Thanks for the help.

 

hey, sp700
ya, he ash 2 drains one on the tank and one on the crankcase. after draining and refilling the there is a line at the top of the oil tank, pinch it off and start the bike and let it run for about a minute and teh release the line. i usually shut it off to hear the air escape. this makes sure the oil pump is primed after changing.

 

bump - oh yeah, only pinch the line about 2 inches from the tank fitting, otherwise there is a slit in it for a vent and it won't do anything.

 

How many qts does it hold?

 

2 qts like the 700

 

A Hair under 2 qts, I believe.

Noble

 

Thanks for your help I will pass on the info.

 

no problem sp
hey our trip for Hatfield mccoy is a definite for Memorial weekend if you or anyone else is interested.

 

That sounds good but not for sure I could make it. Where are you meeting and what time?

 

we'll be heading down on sat. morning early. as soon as i talk to one of the guys going with us, I'll make a post about it. I talked to several, so it will be easier than pms to each.