polaris sportsman 500 battery die plowing

JeepWave · #1 (**permalink**) 01-13-2012, 07:23 PM

My 2012 500 H.O. has some issue with the battery. I have the 3 light mod, reverse override, and heated hand grips installed. I took out the HID pod light cuz i thought maybe that was what was drawing it down so far. When i go to pick up my plow with the winch, it seems to draw my system down to the point when the battery light and needle flash on the gauge. One time the darn thing stalled on me in the driveway when i picked up my plow. Now i will put it in neutral and give it some gas to pick the plow up so it don't stall on me. When i plow i normally only use the low beam lights so i wouldn't think that the "3 light mod" would be drawing it down to that point. As of right now it sits in my garage dead and wont start at all. i haven't even had it 2 months yet and it barely has 20 miles on it. it shouldn't be doing this i don't think. kinda pissing me off. thought i would get some input here before i called the dealer and said wtf

o and why is there no more recoil start on these?? i looked for it and if its there it is hidden really well. that would have at least got it running again. lol

Bill_R · #2 (**permalink**) 01-15-2012, 05:06 PM

I am wondering if you have run it enough to fully charge the battery with your accessories? Do you have a battery tender? Check out this thread in the repair and maintenance section: Preventative Battery Maintence

I have a 2011 with less than 10 miles and found that the battery was not up to stopping and starting frequently and I soon found that the battery was in need of charging. Since then, it has been on a battery tender and I have not had any issues, other no time to ride at the moment.