Optional like brakes I guess.

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Like all new cars/trucks.

 

Yeah, then new machines have sealed bushings that aren't supposed to need any grease other than what is sealed inside.
Keep us informed of how they hold up.
I may want to try a retrofit if they are as good as claimed.

 

Yeah, then new machines have sealed bushings that aren't supposed to need any grease other than what is sealed inside.
Keep us informed of how they hold up.
I may want to try a retrofit if they are as good as claimed.

 

My 04 700 doesn’t even have zerks so I think it’s been an on and off thing. Every time I have to pull the a arms I give them a little grease and put them back in.

 

 

There is nothing wrong with greaseless suspension parts. Too many people over grease them and wear them out. Hopefully GP is working on bushings for these new Sportsmans, we all know they will wear out sooner than later.

 

These greaseless bushings might be a good thing. Greasing bushings was never a part of the regular service I liked to do anyhow.

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Service manual says to remove radiator and bottle when flushing fluid.
Really?

 

😳 that does sound odd 🤷‍♂️

 

Never changed my coolant!!! In any of my bikes. Made sure it was full but never changed them.

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Never changed my coolant!!! In any of my bikes. Made sure it was full but never changed them.

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Coolant has a finite life. It has lubricants for the water pump and corrosion inhibitors for aluminum. No need to do a major flush, just simple change will be beneficial.

 

The owners manual says every 60 months for a change. I never keep my bikes that long. 3-4 year max. I agree, it does have a finite life.

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My owners manual says change coolant every 2 years….doubtful it really needs changed that often though.

 

My owners manual says change coolant every 2 years….doubtful it really needs changed that often though.
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That is is older book. The 2022 book says 60 months. I think I will go with the every five years.

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Duuuuhhhleete

 

Any reason not to pick this up tomorrow and use it?
2018 sportsman 850

Prestone® Platinum All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant

Prestone® Platinum AFC coolant delivers superior freeze/boil protection and compatibility for American, Asian, European, and hybrid vehicles.

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I can’t see any reason that wouldn’t be fine, that’s what I would use when mine is due for a change.

 

There are alot of the dates in the book most people don't follow. Change brake fluid every two years is crazy! I have never changed brake fluid. Even in my cars. I do follow the Front differential oil change dates. By 100 hours, it is all gummy and not working properly. I do that one at 50 hours. The other one is wheel bearings. The book does not say anything about greasing wheel bearing. I do them on the first service and then every 2000 miles.


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The general consensus with any motor vehicle is 2 years for coolant and brake fluid. When I bought my '07 Silverado 1500 new, I did the brake fluid at year 12, and coolant at year 10. My '05 Sportsman 800 went all of 10 years on the OE coolant. I don't get paid to maintain my own equipment, so I slack pretty bad, lol. Now that I think of it, the brake fluid in my restored '74 RD350 is also 10 years old right now, going on 11 next summer.

As far as grease fittings, or zerks, go, they haven't used them for years. My '05 800 didn't have any, except on the front yoke of the rear driveshaft. All the suspension bushings started to squawk and get real noisy after 8-10 years. I just disassembled everything and loaded them all up with Amsoil waterproof grease, and never had an issue again. Made the machine ride 100x smoother, too.

Sold her in '19 and bought a paramotor

 

my 2018 sportsman has 19 zerks.
so what did you say about not having any? LOL

 

The new Polaris coolant is five years. Next summer she gets Preston’s for life.

 

Correct Me if I'm Wrong but can they be replaced with working fittings?

 

Interesting. Guess they've been listening to their customers. I haven't touched anything newer than a '07, so I wouldn't know. At least in the ATV world. I just assumed they're all following the automotive world today - grease fittings are nonexistent. Just like quality .. but that's another topic for another day ...

Just my .02 - when they tell you something is "lifetime", change it anyway. You'll thank me later.