Well I did it at 8 hrs, I've been reading posts on here all about metal on the magnet and all....
Well I to had the same results.I'm glad I did not wait too much longer. Anyway you guys are great I love reading the posts even if its not my type of bike. I do have one question on hand right now....
what is the cross over oil filter# for a fram? I have a 2003 500ho, I bought an oil filter at the dealer(I think I got stiffed) for $10

Thanks,
Jim

 

Here is a link to a page with Fram filters.Fram PH6017 is the number it gives at a price of $8.95. The factory filter is cheaper here Partsland at $6.99. This last link is a 2002 but it should be the same.

 

Here are a couple more brands I found including the Fram from above...
WIX 51358
AC 2057
NAPA 1358
Purolator ML 16819
FRAM PH 6017A

Here is a good link on oil filter studies of the various brands, in case you are interested. Oil Filter Study

 

I would absolutely NOT ever use a Fram filter. You'd be better off with a roll of toilet paper stuck up there! This has been discussed at length on motorcycle forums and they are JUNK! I will see if I can find the link to the filter tests that I read. Please, Please, if you value your motors do not use Fram filters!!!!

Oh, by the way, I used to use them all the time until I got my street bike and found this info on a Honda forum. I'm not making this up.

 

Hey 95sport, just put it above!! LOL

 

ok thanks for the info guys,
I would like to read that fram link, I havent used it on my quad yet, but I have been using them for years on the car and truck.

 

Thanks for another interesting link NCScrambler. Here is the one I was refering to.

http://www.twocreeks.net/toby/fram.shtml

Click 'introduction' to go back and see what the tests are all about.

 

I got an idea buy the polaris filter and not worry if it is good enough or if it fits or what not....for 10 dollars i think it is worth just knowing you have the best filter on it and if there is a problem then its Polaris' problem....well you can put on a AC or a Fram but if you ever have a problem with your machine I belive you just voided your warrenty! But yes the oil filters are too expensive but they say Polaris on them so that is why. You did spend 6500 dollars on a new machine so 10 more dont make a difference thats what i have always done on all the machines i've owned and snowmobiles.

 

Oh sorry about that Sport400 I thought we were looking at the same link.

 

I use Fram 6607 from Wal-Mart at only $5. I get this filter because it is cheaper than Polaris, just as good, and easier to get. Don't listen to all this 'Fram is junk' from people who only assume, or have heard stories. Same thing as Honda guys saying Polaris is junk. My Ford truck has run 180,000 miles on nothing but Fram and Pennzoil. Just as good as the rest and priced lower. I don't know about the rest of you, but paying more doesn't make me feel too good.