I just purchased a 2003 sportsman 500 HO with 700 miles. There seems to be a slight ticking that sounds like a lifter or valve tappet. Is this common? Should the valve clearance be adjusted at certain increments?

Thanks for your help!

 

is it making this noise at idle ? sounds like your hearing the oil pump they make aticking noise at idle and yes these is normal

 

When I first start the engine it is very quiet then about 30 seconds later I begin to hear this noise. If this is normal I will not worry about it, the engine starts up and runs real strong so there is not a performance issue. I just tend to be over zealous about my toys and since I am just re-entering this world of ATVs I am just that much more cautious.

Thanks for your help..

 

It's tha nature of the Fuji engines to tick. I had the valves adjusted on my 500 once at the first service and now it has close to 7000miles with no problems...

 

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!

 

My Scrambler makes that noise at idle also. It's nothing to worry about.

 

Thanks for your input, I appreciate your advice...

Thanks, John

 

Nb sportsman, tell me about the front spacers you have on your ATV. My sportsman 500 came with a County Plow and the front end seems to sag quite a bit with the plow in the up position. WOuld a simple fix be to add a spacer?

Thanks for your help..