Polaris Sportsman 500 Camshaft Removal and Replacement

Removing and replacing the cam shaft on my 1996 Polaris Sportsman 500. These bikes had a known issue where the metal the cam was made of may have been a little soft causing premature lobe wear on the exhaust lobe of the cam. In this video I'm pulling the cam for inspection while im trying to chase down a running issue with the bike.

[@EverythingHomestead]

I just saw your video. Hopefully you have it fixed by now. I was going to suggest an air leak at the carb boot, bad cdi or faulty reverse switch on the left handlebar.

[@richardsoule278]

Great job,,I feel your pain,,Have one flooding gas coming out donut exhaust, changed carbs 3 times same thing cam is good rockers good valve lash is good plugs good ,deactivated kill switch. gas in the oil, wtf?

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Great video!i have a 1995 polaris magnum 425 2x4. i had the same problem that you have. i had to replace the cdi box which cleared it up. i hope that this helps you out. :)

[@DONTTREADONMEAR]

I own a 1997 Polaris Sportsman 500. What would you suggest for me to do to keep my ATV in good working order? Thanks for the video. This week I am going to replace my cam.