There are different numbers of fittings according to the year model. The older models up through 2002 had 14 fittings on the rear suspension alone. You could grease everything on those machines that moved. They even had greaseable U joints and ball joints and fittings on the steering stem and tie rods for a total of, I think, 25-27 fittings on the entire machine.
Then in 2003 and 2004 some really bright individuals at Polaris decided we didn't need grease fittings anymore. Those machines have NO grease fittings anywhere on the front or rear suspension! NONE, ZERO, ZIP!! They only had a couple on the front axle joints and 1 on the prop shaft yoke.
In the years since, they have intermittently started putting on SOME fittings but only about 1/4 the number actually needed. If you want grease fittings everywhere they are needed you have to install them yourself like I did. My 06 800 now has 23 fittings. I guess it makes good business sense for Polaris though for you to have to tear down your machine every couple years to replace worn out bushings and u joints and such.:chairfall:
2013 Sportsman 500 HO rear suspension has 3 on each side for a total of 6(#25):
2010 Sportsman 500 HO rear has 1 on each side for a total of 2 (also #25):
2003 Sportsman 500 HO rear suspension with NONE on each side for a total of 0!!
2002 Sportsman 500 HO rear suspension with 7 fittings on each side for a total of 14 on the rear alone!! (#'s 11 and 44)