2010 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O.

I bought this rig new in 2010. I beat the ever living piss out of this thing. Still runs perfect. It still has the original spark plug, the carbs haven't been adjusted, just oil changes, new brake pads, cvt belts, and a couple snapped axles. I put a clutch kit in mine for some better lower end ... torq - but overall nice rig.

I have had my quad for a few months now and when I bought it was a bit rough looking and so far it has been a very awesome quad with zero problems

We purchased a new Polaris Sportsman 500 HO in 2010 for our farm. We use it for farm work and not play. We always maintain and keep our equipment in good condition and dont abuse it. That being said...I have had our Sportsman to the dealer for repairs a nummber of times. The fuel pump went out ... twice, (and we always run good fuel, at least 91 octane) and the radiator had to be replaced although we have not had it in rough conditions. Keeps overheading, dying and not wanting to start back up just when we need it the most (spraying weeds...etc.) We have used Hondas in years past. Now I'm trading our Polaris on on a new Honda next week.

This a great all around machine..The only problem I have currently is that the selenoid packed up.I understand that this is a common recognized problem with the 2010 & wonder why there is no recall replacement coverage.

I purchased a 2010 Polaris 500 and a Polaris 800 in that year. I must say that I have been exceedingly pleased with both of these machines, especially the 500 h.o. I have ridden the 500 so much I now have almost 5000 miles on the unit. I recently changed the belt on the 500, but I usually ride it ... at high speeds(50-60+) and that probably shortened the belt life. Otherwise, it has produced a flawless performance. When I'm riding it anywhere, I feel just like king, like I own the best four-wheeler in on Earth. For power, speed,and quality features I feel are unmatched by anyone, I humbly nominate the Polaris 500h.o. Before you say it, yes, I did try out some of the other manufactures atvs... They just didn't add up. I have ridden the 500 so much, I have never even gotten to my first 50 hrs. On the 800h.o.(which is yet another review) I've read a few sour reviews from some of the others, and from my experience on my own 500, I just can't understand how they could be having the issues they claim. No one outside of a professional rider rides their unit more than me, and after almost 2yrs. Worth of hard riding, I'm yet to encounter a single issue. I would definitely buy Polaris again.

Ill start off with the first day we got it that it was a nice atv. When we went to use the winch it didn't work so we had to take it back to the Polaris dealer to get it fixed. after about a month of having it the digital gauges stopped working so back to Polaris it went. After we got it back it ... worked good for a while but after a couple of months the front CV joints started going bad and after a wile of not using the four wheel drive the rear CV joints started going. One day i had some friends over and his atv broke down so when i went to tow him back to the barn i had to tow him up a muddy hill and i was spinning so i stopped locked it in to four wheel drive and started pulling him again i got the top of the hill and the front CV joints snapped so now i was comepletely out of four wheel drive. after i got them fixed the next thing to go was the clutch. Now today the Atv is a year and a half old and i have replaced the CV joints four times and the clutch so now i am taking it to Polaris and going buy a Polaris ranger.I am so disapointed with the quality of this Atv. oh and the carberator hoses keep coming off!!!!!!!

its a junk quad nothing but issues dont buy this quad just put clutches 5 belts a arm now axle

I perchased my bike in early August 2010. Since then it has performed beautifully. I have taken it to our hunt camp many times were we have some very extrem trais, and it handles them with ease. The only issue I have had has been a bad spark plug. Changed it out and it's back to firing up instantly ... without the need for the choke. Love this bike and will definately perchase another one.

Have owned this atv for about 4 months and have nothing but praise for it. It is my fourth atv and by far the smoothest and best quality of them all. No problems whatsoever.

Love this machine, or should I say love to hate this machine>>>>

I can not say enough how pleased i am with my new quad. It has performed beyond my expectations in every situation I have been in. I cant wait for the snow just to see how it plows. I have never owned a polaris till now. I will never buy anything else again

Bought a 2010 sportsman 500 back in dec. so its only 7 months old. So far head light wiring had to be fixed. headlight fell out and broke. fuel pump went. belt went because front motor mount broke. belt housing takes on water without splashing in the vents just seeps.spark plug went bad. now i think ... i have a carb problem havnt fixed it yet. Now your probally thinking i ride it hard. I DONT i baby it becuase its the first NEW bike i bought so dont expect great things They deff. are using cheaper parts and took power away from these bikes. DONT BUY ONE

i was a ski-doo dealer for 7 years. polaris was not one of my favorite words would never consider a polaris if you gave it to me. me and my son went out to buy 2 new atv's never considered a polaris we priced many rode many any both bought 2 500 h.o. we made the right choice and i am going to buy ... my wife a new one well worth the money and the right choice. buy one with confidence

just bought 2010 this thing awsome went thru three feet

of water over seat for twenty feat never skipped just kepted going awsome power/torque going to buy second for wife

I am so pleased with this machine. It exceeds any expectations I had and the price is outstanding compared to similar models that quite frankly will never match up to Polaris. I purchased two of these models and I would tell anyone with confidence that Polaris sportsman 500 HO is it!!!!!!