Indy 500's - Post up your pics! Im getting one soon. started by tdgbigfoot
	May 11th 2009 at 12:10 PM  [ Modified May 11th 2009 at 12:14 PM ] Post #1
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 1277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 12th 2008 Location: Albany, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	Im going to be getting a 98 indy 500,with new seat, suspension, and hood. (for free, of course- i no longer pay for things, i find a way to get it for free!) Post up all your 500's- id love to hear any details about how you have modified yours, or anything else! TDG 2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo 1969 Corvette 350 2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	May 12th 2009 at 6:18 PM Post #2
	xcr440 Sundowners Trail Coordinator xcr440 has to go through the snowmobile trailer....sleds will be north next weekend. Updated Thursday at 1:45 PM 12570 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2003 Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440 2008-2009 Miles: 610
	a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours! "Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks. 2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains 1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 12th 2009 at 8:23 PM Post #3
	Polaristhewayout Rider of sleds 1008 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 25th 2008 Location: Webster, South Dakota Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500 2008-2009 Miles: 100
	well all i have the pics labeled as are :sled 1 sled 2 sled 3 and so on so i did the best i could. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 13th 2009 at 6:49 AM Post #4
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 1277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 12th 2008 Location: Albany, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	Nice color, wayout! The on e im going to be getting is like your black one, xcr40. Had any work done to them? Keep em, coming! 2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo 1969 Corvette 350 2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 13th 2009 at 6:56 AM Post #5
	jesse500 Junior Member 377 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 11th 2008 Location: French River, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: Searching........
	1998 polaris indy 500: c&a razors, fox rebuildable front shocks(out of 1997 xcr 440(had to fab a bit to fit in)love em'!), xtra-10 rear susp with ryde-fx 9200 series shocks & all new bearings, 1" drop down brackets, 12" low windshield, red sportech hadnguards, powermadd pivot adapter, 4" powermadd pivot riser, pro-taper contour bars, monster energy bar pad, heated 8" ODI grips with a 45* & 90* hooks under the grips(removed, going on new sled), powermadd throttle extension, powermadd extended brake line, white faced edge chassis speedo & tach, edge chassis snowflap, 0.91" 2003 OEM polaris track with 96 gold diggers up the middle, new seat with wrap around tail light, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, and other little stuff. these pics are pretty old, shot in december, there were alot of new parts installed throughout the winter after these. oh, and its for sale!!! anyone interested, PM, ill give you the desription on the sled! how are you getting a sled for free TDG? Present sleds: 1998 Polaris Indy 500: red screens, red/black Sportech handguards with billet mounts, red C&A pro Razors with 9” sharpers, red gripper running board trim, red hyfax, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, low black windshield, custom graphics, clutched (Primary: Polaris blue primary spring #7041080, 10m5 weights, sheave/belt clearance is set at .015''. Secondary clutch: 42/36 helix, SLP black driven spring), geared (dropped 1 tooth), 121" x 15" x 0.91" Camoplast/Polaris track with 96 studs, stripped warning decals, white-faced edge chassis speedometer & tachometer.(For sale). Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 13th 2009 at 7:02 AM  [ Modified May 13th 2009 at 7:03 AM ] Post #6
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 1277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 12th 2008 Location: Albany, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	Quote originally posted by jesse500 1998 polaris indy 500: c&a razors, fox rebuildable front shocks(out of 1997 xcr 440(had to fab a bit to fit in)love em'!), xtra-10 rear susp with ryde-fx 9200 series shocks & all new bearings, 1" drop down brackets, 12" low windshield, red sportech hadnguards, powermadd pivot adapter, 4" powermadd pivot riser, pro-taper contour bars, monster energy bar pad, heated 8" ODI grips with a 45* & 90* hooks under the grips(removed, going on new sled), powermadd throttle extension, powermadd extended brake line, white faced edge chassis speedo & tach, edge chassis snowflap, 0.91" 2003 OEM polaris track with 96 gold diggers up the middle, new seat with wrap around tail light, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, and other little stuff. these pics are pretty old, shot in december, there were alot of new parts installed throughout the winter after these. oh, and its for sale!!! anyone interested, PM, ill give you the desription on the sled! how are you getting a sled for free TDG? Sweet sled jesse! Im going to trading a junk vehicle, my dad's old busted dodge plow truck, for a 98 indy 500, wiht an extra 10 in it. We never paid anyhting for the truck, so i see it as free. I also might be getting a 97 polaris 600 triple, (free) for trade for some water treatment stuff. I've gotten some free sleds before, i just picked up a 96 mach Z 780, bored over, and a 90 safari 377. here's some links. http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...splay.aspx http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...splay.aspx 2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo 1969 Corvette 350 2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 13th 2009 at 7:09 AM Post #7
	KingPrat Destroyer of Trailers KingPrat just got back from New Hampshire. Plans for trips made!!! Updated Thursday at 5:38 PM 1031 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 13th 2008 Location: Saugerties, NY Current Sled: 2000 Polaris XC 700 SP 2008-2009 Miles: 200
	TDG the amount of "free" sleds you get boggles my mind... Pretty sweet! 2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 13th 2009 at 7:16 AM  [ Modified May 13th 2009 at 7:17 AM ] Post #8
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 1277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 12th 2008 Location: Albany, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	Quote originally posted by KingPrat TDG the amount of "free" sleds you get boggles my mind... Pretty sweet! Thank you I live to boggle minds! 2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo 1969 Corvette 350 2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 13th 2009 at 6:41 PM Post #9
	jesse500 Junior Member 377 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 11th 2008 Location: French River, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: Searching........
	bored means its been blown up before FYI, lol. I cant believe you got all that for free!!!! thanks for the compliment!!! i also geared my indy down 2 teeth & added a custom clutch kit. along with new carb boots, and a ceramic coated pipe. i tried a aaean pipe, but it was to hard to keep the jetting under control, so i got rid of it! oh, and mines only got 3600 original miles!!! Present sleds: 1998 Polaris Indy 500: red screens, red/black Sportech handguards with billet mounts, red C&A pro Razors with 9” sharpers, red gripper running board trim, red hyfax, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, low black windshield, custom graphics, clutched (Primary: Polaris blue primary spring #7041080, 10m5 weights, sheave/belt clearance is set at .015''. Secondary clutch: 42/36 helix, SLP black driven spring), geared (dropped 1 tooth), 121" x 15" x 0.91" Camoplast/Polaris track with 96 studs, stripped warning decals, white-faced edge chassis speedometer & tachometer.(For sale). Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 14th 2009 at 8:16 AM Post #10
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 1277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 12th 2008 Location: Albany, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	Quote originally posted by jesse500 bored means its been blown up before FYI, lol. I cant believe you got all that for free!!!! thanks for the compliment!!! i also geared my indy down 2 teeth & added a custom clutch kit. along with new carb boots, and a ceramic coated pipe. i tried a aaean pipe, but it was to hard to keep the jetting under control, so i got rid of it! oh, and mines only got 3600 original miles!!! Yeah, i was considering a clutch kit, but i havn't even driven it yet, so i think i'll do that first! I am really looking forward to trying that skidoo out tho- it's my first triple, my first skidoo, and the biggest engine i have, besides my longtrack 700. 2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo 1969 Corvette 350 2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 14th 2009 at 10:55 PM  [ Modified May 14th 2009 at 10:56 PM ] Post #11
	Polaristhewayout Rider of sleds 1008 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 25th 2008 Location: Webster, South Dakota Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500 2008-2009 Miles: 100
	some better pictures for ya. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 15th 2009 at 6:41 AM Post #12
	jesse500 Junior Member 377 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 11th 2008 Location: French River, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: Searching........
	oh boy, those mach's are a handful! its bored over for a reason! Present sleds: 1998 Polaris Indy 500: red screens, red/black Sportech handguards with billet mounts, red C&A pro Razors with 9” sharpers, red gripper running board trim, red hyfax, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, low black windshield, custom graphics, clutched (Primary: Polaris blue primary spring #7041080, 10m5 weights, sheave/belt clearance is set at .015''. Secondary clutch: 42/36 helix, SLP black driven spring), geared (dropped 1 tooth), 121" x 15" x 0.91" Camoplast/Polaris track with 96 studs, stripped warning decals, white-faced edge chassis speedometer & tachometer.(For sale). Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 15th 2009 at 8:39 AM Post #13
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 1277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 12th 2008 Location: Albany, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	That's what ive heard- it will be a FAST winter. keep the pics coming guys. 2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo 1969 Corvette 350 2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 15th 2009 at 1:15 PM Post #14
	jesse500 Junior Member 377 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 11th 2008 Location: French River, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: Searching........
	my brother-in-laws brother had the exact same sled (1996 skidoo mach z 780 tripple tripple). He bought it with 1200 original miles, he drove it for about 1000 miles ad it blew, he got everything replaced by the skidoo shop, 500 miles later the cranck blew, got it fixed at the skidoo shop, drive it the last 300 or so miles of winter (last year) the chaincase blew apart. He sold that bucket and bought a 2003 yamaha sxviper 700 tripple. Present sleds: 1998 Polaris Indy 500: red screens, red/black Sportech handguards with billet mounts, red C&A pro Razors with 9” sharpers, red gripper running board trim, red hyfax, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, low black windshield, custom graphics, clutched (Primary: Polaris blue primary spring #7041080, 10m5 weights, sheave/belt clearance is set at .015''. Secondary clutch: 42/36 helix, SLP black driven spring), geared (dropped 1 tooth), 121" x 15" x 0.91" Camoplast/Polaris track with 96 studs, stripped warning decals, white-faced edge chassis speedometer & tachometer.(For sale). Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 15th 2009 at 1:47 PM Post #15
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 1277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 12th 2008 Location: Albany, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	I wouldn't mind having one of them either. Supposed to be one of those old "muscle" sleds, right? 2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo 1969 Corvette 350 2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 15th 2009 at 9:15 PM Post #16
	pro-x-man Starting Member 3 Posts Group: Members Member Since: May 15th 2009 Location: Canada Current Sled: 02 polaris pro-x 440/700 2008-2009 Miles: 2550
	those older yami sx vipers are awsome, FAST, super reliable, sound wicked, go like hell. not the greatest in deep pow, not too bad. buddies got a 2002 sxviper 700 tripple with tripple aaean pipesm makes a true 150 HP. I would hesitate to buy one if i found a good deal. Jesse500 would agree with all of this too, if he rides with one.. 2002 POLARIS PRO-X 440/700 V.E.S: c&a's, aftermarket handlebar set-up, billet idler wheels, polished billet everyting! twin crankshop pipes, K&N filters, Holzmann ATAAC, polished ports, SS exhust valves, clutch kit, calibrated tach, vforce 3 reeds, Hyperlight secondary, pro-xr shorty seat, custom made polished diamond plate crossover tube cover, alot of SLP goodies, and lots more!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1998 POLARIS XCR 440: c&a's, pro-taper bars, pro-x skid with rear billet wheels, edge tank, pro-xr shorty seat, IQ snowflap, vforce 3 reeds, Hlozmann tempa-flow, powder coated trailing arms, radius rods, steering rods, steering brackets, ski legs, rear & front bumpers, handlebar riser block, pivot adapter, bars, screens, tunnel support brackets, suspention arms, clutch cover, and other little stuff coated. And much more!!!!!! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 17th 2009 at 8:13 AM Post #17
	ltd440snowrider Junior Member 268 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 8th 2004 Location: Avon, OH, USA Current Sled: 95 Indy 500 EFI 2008-2009 Miles: 1100
	Here's my bone stock Indy 500 Nothing special- runs great and is paid for! http://www.snowmobilefanatics.net/ltd440snowrider Check out my showcase! http://icecap.us/index.php Click the above link to read scientific data about global warming >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 17th 2009 at 11:01 AM Post #18
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 1277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 12th 2008 Location: Albany, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	Quote originally posted by ltd440snowrider Here's my bone stock Indy 500 Nothing special- runs great and is paid for! Still looks good! How fast do these babies go- my friends formula does 85 easy. Just wondering. 2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo 1969 Corvette 350 2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 17th 2009 at 4:18 PM Post #19
	warror44 Starting Member 11 Posts Group: Members Member Since: April 21st 2009 Current Sled: 1999 indy 500
	Another couple of pics. 1999 polaris indy 500 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 17th 2009 at 5:47 PM Post #20
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 1277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 12th 2008 Location: Albany, Vermont, USA Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	It's amazing how good of a consition that is in! my 99 sks has got rips in the seat and the windshield is all scrathed up. Good choice of the belly pan. the low windshield really seems like a must- have, increases the looks alot. 2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo 1969 Corvette 350 2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 18th 2009 at 8:26 PM Post #21
	jesse500 Junior Member 377 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 11th 2008 Location: French River, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: Searching........
	i had mine up to 94.8 MPH on radar in 2100 feet with clutching & gearing on 92 octane. before the clutching & gearing. i had 89.1 MPH in 2100 feet on 87. thats on glare ice with a 0.91" track with 96 GD's. wide open the whole time. Present sleds: 1998 Polaris Indy 500: red screens, red/black Sportech handguards with billet mounts, red C&A pro Razors with 9” sharpers, red gripper running board trim, red hyfax, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, low black windshield, custom graphics, clutched (Primary: Polaris blue primary spring #7041080, 10m5 weights, sheave/belt clearance is set at .015''. Secondary clutch: 42/36 helix, SLP black driven spring), geared (dropped 1 tooth), 121" x 15" x 0.91" Camoplast/Polaris track with 96 studs, stripped warning decals, white-faced edge chassis speedometer & tachometer.(For sale). Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit