500 HO that's been sitting
 

Hi,

I was hoping someone could help me out. I moved to Florida 4 years ago and my 2001 Sportsman 500 HO has been pretty much sitting covered since then. I never drained the gas (I know) and of course the battery is dead. I changed the gas once about 2 years ago and got it pull started but it wouldn't idle without a little help on the throttle. Ran well other than that though.

My question would be how much do you think it would cost me to get it going again if I sent it to a dealer? The machine is almost mint and has approx. 75 hours and 200 miles on it. Thanks for any information.

500 HO that's been sitting
 

just take it in a do a full service, here in michigan i get it done maybe once a year and its around 100.00 to 150.000 depending on where you go.

500 HO that's been sitting
 

at least 75.00 and up depending on your dealer. sounds like it needs a carb cleaning not too bad. might consider doing it your self and save the money.

500 HO that's been sitting
 

That cheap huh? Wow that makes me happier! How much is a battery and will the tires be a problem sitting on concrete for that long? Also, Should I get the belt changed after sitting?

500 HO that's been sitting
 

the 75.00 is for cleaning the carb only no battery. go to walmart buy one for 40.oo tires would be fine im guesing and no ned to change the belt.

500 HO that's been sitting
 

i was in a pinch and had to have a battery for my 700, the only person in town that had one charged me 125.00 O.O

500 HO that's been sitting
 

yea but the 700 is like my 800 battery. there alot bigger and more expensive then a 500 batt. would be.

500 HO that's been sitting
 

Thanks for all the information! I'm going to send it to a dealer and get riding again.