How do I tell what year my Polaris Sportsman 500 is?

How do I tell what year my Polaris Sportsman 500 is?

It is stamped on the frame of your ATV.

  1. On vehicles from 1997 and newer, the VIN is 17 digits.
  2. For Sportsman 400, 450, 500, 570, 800 and ETX models; 2013 Hawkeye models and Sportsman 6×6 models from 2011-14, the VIN can be found on the left rear frame (1).

How do you read a Polaris Sportsman VIN number?

Locate and decode the VIN to reveal specific information about your Polaris vehicle. Locate the Vehicle Identification Number stamped on the left side frame rail. Look inside the left-front wheel well on the right side next to the fender. Use a brush to clean the surface and a flashlight to help read the VIN.

Do quads have VIN numbers?

All ATVs, including four-wheelers, have a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN). On most four-wheelers, you can search for the VIN number in a couple of different places commonly used by the manufacturers.

How do you tell what year my Arctic Cat ATV is?

For your Arctic Cat, if you find a number in the 10th spot, then it was built in the 2000s, with the digit being the year. For example, if the digit is a 7, then it was built in 2007, and so on. Arctic Cat ATVs made in the past decade will have a letter in the 10th spot beginning with ‘A’ for 2010, ‘B’ for 2011, etc.

Where is VIN number on four wheeler?

The VIN is a code made of 17 digits that acts as a code or an ID for a vehicle. This code is the same in ATV as on cars. However, to know where the VIN is located in an ATV depends on its maker, but in most cases, it is embedded on the frame, on left ATV side, underneath the shifter on an open site.

How do you tell what size your ATV is?

Check the ATV for any superficial labels or markings that may indicate the engine cc. If the ATV was recently purchased or on the market, the manufacturer or seller may have displayed the engine size for prospective purchasers.