Polaris Discussions about Polaris ATVs.

2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 11:51 AM
  #11  
sheepdogMSP8117's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,578
Likes: 0
Default 2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

You might be talking about the rubber grommets in the sway bar. Mine were dry-rotted and cracked right out of the crate. The dealer ordered new ones at no cost to me and I replaced them myself.
 
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2007 | 12:43 AM
  #12  
Randy S's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Default 2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Mine were dry-rotted and cracked right out of the crate. </end quote></div> Me too; those things can sit in the crate for a while. I called the dealer and he's sending me some as I think it's easier for me to replace them than dropping it off for a couple of days.
 
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:24 AM
  #13  
sheepdogMSP8117's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,578
Likes: 0
Default 2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

Tip: When installing the top grommets, have someone sit on the back rack to compress the shocks. This will make it easier to line up the top bolts so you don't cross thread. It will also make it easier to tighten the top bolt, as you won't have as much of the grommet to compress.
 
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2007 | 08:36 AM
  #14  
Randy S's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Default 2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

Another tip is to spray the news ones down with silicone. It'll make 'em stay pliable longer and keep 'em from dry rotting for a loonnng time. I spray my CV boots as well.
 
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 10:28 AM
  #15  
snosnake's Avatar
Range Rover
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Default 2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

Had the same problem on my bike . Dealer gave me 4 0f them and I replace as needed.Currently have 1200 miles on the bike.
 
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 03:45 PM
  #16  
Randy S's Avatar
Weekend Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Default 2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

Out of curiosity how many days/weeks/months were between the build date and purchase date for everyones ATV's? Mine was over nine months, so it had been sitting in a crate or a warehouse for a while.
 
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:18 PM
  #17  
sheepdogMSP8117's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,578
Likes: 0
Default 2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

Eight months.
 
Reply
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 10:33 AM
  #18  
Stev0's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Weekend Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default 2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

Nine months on mine too.
 
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2007 | 03:33 PM
  #19  
badazz400's Avatar
Pro Rider
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Default 2007 Sportsman 500 Deluxe bushings cracked / split

I just bought mine yeserday. mine were cracked as well. should i replace them immediatly?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sjrpp
General Chat
5
May 2, 2023 03:59 PM
Sjrpp
Kawasaki
4
Jun 2, 2019 07:25 AM
Reactant
General Chat
2
Jul 27, 2015 07:45 PM
mdrkcckv
Kids Quads
3
Jul 22, 2015 09:10 AM
Sjrpp
Other ATV Topics
0
Jul 5, 2015 09:04 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:23 PM.