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Old 05-12-2003 | 11:10 PM
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Hi I want to do an oil change and grease job on the wifes Sportsman 500 I was wondering if anyone could tell me how many grease fittings it has and were their are at?? Also how hard are they to get to Thanks Chuck (Cottonwood,AZ.)
 
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Old 05-21-2003 | 04:09 PM
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3 that I have found bottom of the front struts and the slip joint on the front driveshaft.

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Old 05-21-2003 | 04:30 PM
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You didn't mention what year it is, the new one's have a lot less grease fittings than the old one's.
 
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Old 05-21-2003 | 04:38 PM
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Yes he did its in the title of the thread.

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Old 05-21-2003 | 04:44 PM
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oop's thanks cheezhead,
 
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Old 05-21-2003 | 06:07 PM
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Check to see if there is a zerk under the headlight pod on the stearing post.
 
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Old 05-21-2003 | 08:12 PM
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did you read the thread about oil & filter? if not, you can use mobile 1 super synthetic. fram & wix have filters availible also. chances are this info will save you some money & provide as good or better protection for your engine.
 
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