1999 Sportsman 500 Strut issue

[Deerslayer]

One of the struts appears to have leaked out all fluid and only the spring is providing suspension. looking at the online parts list it was not clear if the full strut can be replaced without extensive teardown of the front end. Questions: can the struts be overhauled and would it be best to have it done by an authorized repair facility (yes, slightly challenged...) or does it need to be replaced? Would assume I would want to replace or overhaul both sides, concur?? Thanks!

[oxidized_black]

i think you can do it yourself fairly easily. i looked at the manual and it doesn't look that bad, and you can buy just the strut to replace it. if you want the service repair manual, follow this link and download it for yourself

https://www.yousendit.com [email protected] is the username, and romy1961 is the password. when the page opens after the user and pass are in, look at the top of the page and click folders. just click on your polaris pdf and download it. bike bandit has the struts for 110 $ each and i'm sure alot of other shops will be able to order them for you.