2 Inch Risers - I was wondering if I could put risers on my sled without having to buy brake and throttle cables and extending the wires started by Polaris_Special
	June 18th 2009 at 9:04 PM Post #1
	Polaris_Special Starting Member 37 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 18th 2009 Current Sled: 1998 Polaris XLT Special 2008-2009 Miles: 15
	Does anyone here know if I can put 2 inch risers on my 1998 polaris xlt special 600 triple without having to get new cables and extend the wires? Any comments would be great! Thanks! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	June 18th 2009 at 9:08 PM Post #2
	polaris91 117 racing polaris91 ugh. Updated Tuesday at 8:30 PM 3647 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 9th 2006 Location: bridgeport, new york, USA Current Sled: 1991 indymod/2005 xcsp600 2008-2009 Miles: 2900 2009-2010 Miles: grass!?
	yes you should be fine with 2 inches without changeing anything exept cutting maby same zipties 1990 indy trail bored.20over, ported and polished, cluched and geared, chaincase/brakes/jackshaft from 93 xlt, headlight cover, teather, some custom painting, black skid plate, blue running board trim, fox shocks, blue/gray powermadd handguards, 2 in powermadd riser, fly bars/barpad,blue leds(underglow),1 in lug track, teather mount from a 96xcr440,blue guage bulbs, blue c&as, xtra 10 rear, and edge seat and tank. 2005 xcsp 600,chrome windy,stripped decals,3.5 inch rox riser,white powermadd handguards,white c&a ultra 3 skis 6in shapers,camoplast cobra,slp can,fly bars/barpad,xeon headlight bulbs,rsi barhooks,odi grips,light blue clutch spring,slp vents,black headlight cover,billet wheels,rydefx clicker, Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 18th 2009 at 9:10 PM Post #3
	Polaris_Special Starting Member 37 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 18th 2009 Current Sled: 1998 Polaris XLT Special 2008-2009 Miles: 15
	thanks! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 19th 2009 at 9:21 AM Post #4
	Student Driver Mountain Rider With 6 Month Season 4992 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: April 16th 2004 Location: Kuna, Idaho, USA
	No problem at all with 2 inches. These are the people who work to keep our riding areas open. It's free to join and it really does help www.snowmobile-alliance.org Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 19th 2009 at 7:37 PM  [ Modified June 19th 2009 at 7:43 PM ] Post #5
	jesse500 Junior Member 378 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 11th 2008 Location: French River, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: Searching........
	if its a evolved chassis, than the answer is no. you can barely fit 1", i had an evolved chassis, and i put a 1" on it, it worked, but i couldnt use full turns as there was too much stress of the wires & cables, so i extended the cables and put a completely new set-up, but then sold it and put on a 3" non-pivot riser block when i sold it. and if you buy a brake line from student driver, make sure you ask for an non-edge chassis master cylinder end line fitting, as the brake line ends are different from edge and indy/evolved chassis. 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

	June 19th 2009 at 10:14 PM Post #6
	Student Driver Mountain Rider With 6 Month Season 4992 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: April 16th 2004 Location: Kuna, Idaho, USA
	^^^ Ya, that's true. I was thinking wedge. Evolved does have less room to go up. The best thing you can do is to unbolt your bars and see how far you can go. Measure it at the straight forward position, full left position, and full right. Turn the skis with the bars and see where it pull what and where. Look at your brake line in particular. Re route it straight up from the master cylinder if you can. That normally gains a person some right there. Wires are easy to extend and cheep, Do them 1 at a time by splicing in a 4 or so inch piece of 18 gage wire with automotive butt conectors. Shrink wrap when you are done and it works/looks great. Total cost to extend wires this way is about $8 These are the people who work to keep our riding areas open. It's free to join and it really does help www.snowmobile-alliance.org Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 20th 2009 at 12:39 AM Post #7
	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
	This post is considered "no good" by the community with a rating of -4. View it anyways? 2 inches is a waste of time anyway inho you will barely notice it. Rating: -4 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 20th 2009 at 7:25 AM Post #8
	Student Driver Mountain Rider With 6 Month Season 4992 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: April 16th 2004 Location: Kuna, Idaho, USA
	I disagree, 2" is a difference I notice riding a sled. These are the people who work to keep our riding areas open. It's free to join and it really does help www.snowmobile-alliance.org Rating: +2 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 20th 2009 at 9:35 AM Post #9
	Polaris_Special Starting Member 37 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 18th 2009 Current Sled: 1998 Polaris XLT Special 2008-2009 Miles: 15
	Quote originally posted by jesse500 if its a evolved chassis, than the answer is no. you can barely fit 1", i had an evolved chassis, and i put a 1" on it, it worked, but i couldnt use full turns as there was too much stress of the wires & cables, so i extended the cables and put a completely new set-up, but then sold it and put on a 3" non-pivot riser block when i sold it. and if you buy a brake line from student driver, make sure you ask for an non-edge chassis master cylinder end line fitting, as the brake line ends are different from edge and indy/evolved chassis. how do I know if it is an evolved chassis? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 20th 2009 at 11:20 AM Post #10
	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
	Quote originally posted by Student Driver I disagree, 2" is a difference I notice riding a sled. but if he has to extend the cables anyway i think he would probably like 4 better. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 20th 2009 at 1:05 PM  [ Modified June 20th 2009 at 1:10 PM ] Post #11
	jesse500 Junior Member 378 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 11th 2008 Location: French River, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: Searching........
	got a pic? the evolved chassis has the 1 piece seat/tank, they have a hard plastic handlebar cover with two switched on top(hand and thumb warmer switches), the key/choke is infront of your right knee in the shroud, the headlight is 1 rectange with reflectors on the sides, there are removable side panels, etc........ but the 1998 xlt's were in the evolved chassis, so i 99% its an evolved. ive been there trying to do the risers, and to be honest, you really have to extend your cables to go anywhere up. and the only way your can get your brake cable to go stright frokm the master cylinder to the brake system is if you get rid of the stock handlebasr set up or cut off ther plastic handlebar cover. ill post some pics of my sled later with my risers & so you can tell if its a evolved chasssis. when i extended my cables, i had 6" more brake line & 10" more throttle cable lenght. i put 4" pivot riser blck, pivot adapter, protaper bars(2" rise), i got an added 2.5" or so of brake line length after i got the brske line out of the stock handlebar cover & i bent the brake caliper side metal line outlet stright. 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

	June 23rd 2009 at 4:07 PM Post #12
	440polariskid Pumped for a quad! 731 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 17th 2007 Location: waseca, minnesota, USA 2008-2009 Miles: 310
	A two inch riser is definately not a waste of time. I noticed a big difference with mine. But in my opinion if your already going to have to extend all the cables you might as well go bigger. But i guess its all up to you and what you want. 1994 Polaris Indy Supersport 440 LET IT SNOW!!!!!!! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 23rd 2009 at 6:58 PM Post #13
	xINeEdSnOwIx I walk softly but carry a big stick 215 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 17th 2009 Location: Elk Lake, WI, USA Current Sled: 02 1/2 zr 440 sno pro
	i got a 6 in bar riser and im only 5'5"ish and it fits perfect 2002 1/2 zr 440 sno pro -D&D clutching -Fox shocks -6 inch bar risers -C&A skis -1.5 track -RSI handguards w/ billet mounts -RSI mountain bar .:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. Rating: -1 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 24th 2009 at 10:02 AM  [ Modified June 24th 2009 at 10:23 AM ] Post #14
	dodger WEDGE RIDER 1399 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 24th 2003 Location: Central, Michigan, USA
	It should be an aggressive chassis http://www.polarisfiles.com/forum/index....998&id=198 On a wedge sled, 2 inch rise is a needed distance due to the poor engineering of the handlebars and brake lever gouging the hood flaps when opening and closing the hood. Nothing would make me more upset than someone opening my hood incorrectly. After I installed the riser I had no gouging problems. If you are a stand up racer wannabe the 2 inch riser will not be comfortable standing. I have a 6 inch riser on my Prox and it feels like ape hangers sitting....I don't ride standing but I will live with it. Also the steering system seems to be like an evolved chassis. Yours should have the handlebars that will move fore and aft. http://www.partsland.com/index.cgi?N=124...-HANDLEBAR I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES 1998 XC 700 1998 XC 600 1998 XCF 440 1997 SKS 700 2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie" 1976 tx 340 1972 colt 340 1974 John Deere 400 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 24th 2009 at 7:12 PM Post #15
	sks7kid Advanced Member 1435 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 18th 2005 Location: Morristown, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: 2003 Pro-X 700 2008-2009 Miles: 80
	if youre interested i have a 2" rox riser i will sell pretty cheap. Let me know Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 25th 2009 at 6:34 PM  [ Modified June 25th 2009 at 6:37 PM ] Post #16
	jesse500 Junior Member 378 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 11th 2008 Location: French River, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: Searching........
	yea, i am 5'6 and on my evolved chassis, i had a total rise of 8.75" from the steering post to the middle of the grips. and it was perfect for sitting, and it was pretty comfy when sitting. i have a powermadd throttle extension for sale if anyone's interested. will sell cheap!! adds 10" of length to theottle cable. and i thought polaris never put a 600 XLT tripple in the aggresive chassis? my buddies dad has a 1998 polaris XLT special, and its a evolved chassis. polaris_special, what are thinking now? you havent aded anything since post #1, lol? dodger, i like the pro-x in your avatar! sks7kid, how much? i might be interested. 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

	June 25th 2009 at 7:12 PM Post #17
	sks7kid Advanced Member 1435 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 18th 2005 Location: Morristown, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: 2003 Pro-X 700 2008-2009 Miles: 80
	Quote originally posted by jesse500 yea, i am 5'6 and on my evolved chassis, i had a total rise of 8.75" from the steering post to the middle of the grips. and it was perfect for sitting, and it was pretty comfy when sitting. i have a powermadd throttle extension for sale if anyone's interested. will sell cheap!! adds 10" of length to theottle cable. and i thought polaris never put a 600 XLT tripple in the aggresive chassis? my buddies dad has a 1998 polaris XLT special, and its a evolved chassis. polaris_special, what are thinking now? you havent aded anything since post #1, lol? dodger, i like the pro-x in your avatar! sks7kid, how much? i might be interested. give me an offer Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 26th 2009 at 6:48 AM  [ Modified June 26th 2009 at 6:53 AM ] Post #18
	dodger WEDGE RIDER 1399 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 24th 2003 Location: Central, Michigan, USA
	Quote originally posted by jesse500 and i thought polaris never put a 600 XLT tripple in the aggresive chassis? my buddies dad has a 1998 polaris XLT special, and its a evolved chassis. Prolly a Limited http://www.polarisfiles.com/forum/index....998&id=197 I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES 1998 XC 700 1998 XC 600 1998 XCF 440 1997 SKS 700 2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie" 1976 tx 340 1972 colt 340 1974 John Deere 400 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 26th 2009 at 10:27 PM Post #19
	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
	Quote originally posted by 440polariskid A two inch riser is definately not a waste of time. I noticed a big difference with mine. But in my opinion if your already going to have to extend all the cables you might as well go bigger. But i guess its all up to you and what you want. you're right i meant, if he was going to extend everything he should go bigger because he will notice it more. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 30th 2009 at 2:10 PM  [ Modified June 30th 2009 at 2:13 PM ] Post #20
	Polaris_Special Starting Member 37 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 18th 2009 Current Sled: 1998 Polaris XLT Special 2008-2009 Miles: 15
	Quote originally posted by dodger It should be an aggressive chassis http://www.polarisfiles.com/forum/index....998&id=198 On a wedge sled, 2 inch rise is a needed distance due to the poor engineering of the handlebars and brake lever gouging the hood flaps when opening and closing the hood. Nothing would make me more upset than someone opening my hood incorrectly. After I installed the riser I had no gouging problems. If you are a stand up racer wannabe the 2 inch riser will not be comfortable standing. I have a 6 inch riser on my Prox and it feels like ape hangers sitting....I don't ride standing but I will live with it. Also the steering system seems to be like an evolved chassis. Yours should have the handlebars that will move fore and aft. http://www.partsland.com/index.cgi?N=124...-HANDLEBAR Yeah it looks like the first one. I didnt know they only weighed 503 lbs. dry... My uncle thought that it was about 1000lbs. Quote originally posted by dodger Quote originally posted by jesse500 and i thought polaris never put a 600 XLT tripple in the aggresive chassis? my buddies dad has a 1998 polaris XLT special, and its a evolved chassis. Prolly a Limited http://www.polarisfiles.com/forum/index....998&id=197 No, its not. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	July 5th 2009 at 11:10 AM  [ Modified July 5th 2009 at 11:13 AM ] Post #21
	Polaris_Special Starting Member 37 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 18th 2009 Current Sled: 1998 Polaris XLT Special 2008-2009 Miles: 15
	It is on the aggressive chassis Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	July 5th 2009 at 2:50 PM Post #22
	bannockrider New Member 59 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 21st 2009 Location: inkom, idaho, USA Current Sled: 2000 polaris indy 800 rmk 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	if your going to buy new bars also you might just want to buy these. http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_ca...Id=&mmyId= you can also get it in up to 9" You only fail in life if you fail to get back up. -Evel Kneivel Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit