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Ogeechee
09-10-2009, 08:34 PM
Hey y'all!

I'm Jon from Georgia.

I usually ride a '07 KQ 700 but recently picked up a '99 Sportsman 500 that I'm slowly fixing up "for my girlfriend". I'm sure I'll be asking all kinds of stupid questions about it here shortly :madgrin:
hampster_rancher
09-10-2009, 08:38 PM
I'm sure I'll be asking all kinds of stupid questions about it here shortly :madgrin:

We can handle the stupid questions as long as you can handle the stupid answers!!!!!

Welcome to RDC!!
Rebel64
09-10-2009, 08:39 PM
Hey Jon, welcome to RDC!!
No such thing as a stupid question though, so ask away and we'll all do our best to help you out.
Atomic_Sportsman
09-10-2009, 08:43 PM
Welcome. I bought an 09' 800 sportsman "for my wife"

Phil
BOOMERANG
09-10-2009, 08:51 PM
Welcome to RDC. Glad to have another "Southerner" in the house.
Ogeechee
09-10-2009, 08:51 PM
We can handle the stupid questions as long as you can handle the stupid answers!!!!!

:lol: It's a deal :thumb:

Welcome. I bought an 09' 800 sportsman "for my wife"

Phil

"Sure the tires are supposed to be that big, honey! They came with 27" tires from the factory :nod:"
Atomic_Sportsman
09-10-2009, 08:53 PM
"Sure the tires are supposed to be that big, honey! They came with 27" tires from the factory :nod:"

That's kind of funny because she helped pick them out when I ordered them. She did get to ride it once though.

Phil
BirdDog4x4
09-10-2009, 09:26 PM
Welcome to RD!
Camo500EFI
09-10-2009, 09:58 PM
Welcome to RDC!!!
850PoPo
09-10-2009, 10:01 PM
Welcome to the site !
Ogeechee
09-10-2009, 10:11 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!


The Sportsman is in fairly good shape, and runs pretty good now that I cleaned the carb really good. I traded for it, so it's not like i have very much cash in it at all at this point.

Just need to get new tires, figure out why the electrical system doesn't recharge the battery, re-assemble the recoil starter that I took apart and then broke, fix the speedo, and then get new struts/shocks and coils all the way around.

(Probably not in that specific order, however)

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/728622/fullsize/img_1146.jpg
badmaners
09-11-2009, 07:59 AM
Welcome!!
"Bankrupt"
09-11-2009, 10:40 AM
The only stupid question is one you don't ask.

The charging system problem is probably the voltage regulator. Had one go out on my 03. they are kinda rare to find used, but super expensive to buy new. It should be located under the front "hood" that's in the middle of the front fender, under the rack. It will be bolted to the frame support.

Welcome to RDC. Enjoy your stay.
Ogeechee
09-11-2009, 04:15 PM
I'll check that out, Bankrupt. Thanks!

and thanks for all the warm welcomes!!
800Stealth
09-11-2009, 04:26 PM
Welcome to RDC!!