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Just got my 1st Sled!
- Thanks everyone for your help!
started by atvman29
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September 9th 2009 at 9:08 PM
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atvman29
Junior Member
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134 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: August 17th 2009
Location: Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 97 Polaris 440 XC
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First of all, thanks to everyone who helped me!
And here's what I got...
1997 Polaris XC 440, 3700 miles, Plastic Skis, Studded Track
Overall, its in great mechanical shape, has the XTRA-10 suspension and everything! Started on the first pull from cold. The guy said its never given him any trouble. There's one tear about 4 inches long on the side of the seat that will look fine with a little tape, and the hood's in tough shape, but I'll see what I can find @ Hay Days. To me it seems like the front shocks seem to be sagging a bit, anyone else agree? Its missing the front bumper too. No biggie though.
My favorite feature was the price! I only payed $500 for it! Wicked deal or what?
What's the scoop on these sleds? How do they perform compared to the XCRs and XLTs out there?
Also, does anyone know if studs are illegal anywhere in MN? My dad seemed to think they were illegal on trails.
So thanks again everyone!
It had just started raining, that's why it looks half wet!
2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400
-Holeshot HD Tires
-Pro-Armor Bullhorn Bumper
-Powermadd Trailstar Handguards
-Arctic Cat Nerf Bars
-Full Skid Plates
-Rath Racing Grab Bar
1997 Polaris XC 440
-Plastic Skis
-Studded Track
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September 9th 2009 at 9:19 PM
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70panther340
Ride to Live, Live to Ride!
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524 Posts 
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Member Since: January 5th 2009
Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
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Looks like a nice sled. Im pretty sure you can run studs. There might be some bridges or bike paths that you cant drive on. Dont quote me on this as i dont run studs.
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster 
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September 9th 2009 at 9:25 PM
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polarisripper28
Average Member
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777 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 28th 2007
Location: Ashby, MA, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Ultra SKS
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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looks great. i get you have lots of fun with it. i kinda want one of them. is it liquid or air cooled?
1996 polaris ultra sks
*sweet red shock springs
*sweeter red vents
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September 9th 2009 at 9:26 PM
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Luke
Snowmofile
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910 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 27th 2005
Location: Rotterdam, NY, USA
Current Sled: 1998 XC 700
2008-2009 Miles: 410
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Thats a sweet sled for $500. Nice buy. Should be a really good reliable machine for ya too.
1998 XC 700
SLP pipe, boost bottle, power packs, VForce, clutched, Ripsaw 1.25, M-10 susp, 2 in riser, handlebar hooks, third testicle, and good brakes.
"I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Alva Edison
Amsoil dealer
http://www.galushascottages.com
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September 9th 2009 at 9:31 PM
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atvman29
Junior Member
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134 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 17th 2009
Location: Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 97 Polaris 440 XC
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Quote originally posted by polarisripper28
looks great. i get you have lots of fun with it. i kinda want one of them. is it liquid or air cooled?
Liquid
2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400
-Holeshot HD Tires
-Pro-Armor Bullhorn Bumper
-Powermadd Trailstar Handguards
-Arctic Cat Nerf Bars
-Full Skid Plates
-Rath Racing Grab Bar
1997 Polaris XC 440
-Plastic Skis
-Studded Track
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September 9th 2009 at 9:54 PM
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polarisripper28
Average Member
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777 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 28th 2007
Location: Ashby, MA, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Ultra SKS
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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cool i bet i goes pretty good.
1996 polaris ultra sks
*sweet red shock springs
*sweeter red vents
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September 9th 2009 at 9:58 PM
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atvman29
Junior Member
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134 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 17th 2009
Location: Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 97 Polaris 440 XC
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Quote originally posted by polarisripper28
cool i bet i goes pretty good.
I hope so! I'm excited for my first season of sledding! I won't be stuck on the lakes with the wheelers anymore.
2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400
-Holeshot HD Tires
-Pro-Armor Bullhorn Bumper
-Powermadd Trailstar Handguards
-Arctic Cat Nerf Bars
-Full Skid Plates
-Rath Racing Grab Bar
1997 Polaris XC 440
-Plastic Skis
-Studded Track
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September 10th 2009 at 9:43 AM
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rayrevo
toy wrecker
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 12th 2006
Location: ham lake/ grand forks nd, mn, USA
Current Sled: 2003 polaris pro x 600
2008-2009 Miles: ?no speedo
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studs are illegal on most black top trails i know the William munger trail from carlton to duluth is. but some time there are separate trails for studs a long the sides. and on that note it should be clearly mark if you can't run studs.
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September 10th 2009 at 9:50 AM
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tdgbigfoot
Certified sledaholic
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1287 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
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Nice looking sled. good first sled, too, mine was a 86 indy. Have fun!
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
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September 10th 2009 at 9:59 AM
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ridingthe600edge
sleds are all polished up and waiting for snow!!!
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567 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 12th 2008
Location: Lowell, In
Current Sled: 2001 600 edge/2009 600 IQ
2008-2009 Miles: 1200 done
2009-2010 Miles: 2=yard!
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nice sled
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September 10th 2009 at 10:36 AM
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motodeficient
Waiting for more snow
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1358 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 21st 2007
Location: MAINE
Current Sled: 04 XC 660 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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Cool sled. I never knew they made a regular XC 440 liquid. I new about the XCR 440 liquid and the XCF 440 fan. But not an XC 440 liquid. Learned something new today!
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September 10th 2009 at 10:58 AM
[ Modified September 10th 2009 at 11:01 AM
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XCR440 (domestic engine)was a mid year 97 release......the XC440 was a Fugi engine
xc440 was a good sled, just night and day from the 1998/98 XCR440
Remember all 97 sleds were jetted fat from POO......extended warranty
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
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September 10th 2009 at 11:01 AM
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atvman29
Junior Member
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134 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 17th 2009
Location: Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 97 Polaris 440 XC
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Quote originally posted by dodger
XCR440 was a mid year 97 release......the XC440 was a Fugi engine
Fuji engines are pretty good motors aren't they?
Do the front shocks look a little saggy to anyone else?
2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400
-Holeshot HD Tires
-Pro-Armor Bullhorn Bumper
-Powermadd Trailstar Handguards
-Arctic Cat Nerf Bars
-Full Skid Plates
-Rath Racing Grab Bar
1997 Polaris XC 440
-Plastic Skis
-Studded Track
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September 10th 2009 at 11:38 AM
[ Modified September 10th 2009 at 11:39 AM
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motodeficient
Waiting for more snow
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1358 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 21st 2007
Location: MAINE
Current Sled: 04 XC 660 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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Fuji motors are pretty much bulletproof. It is Subaru afterall.
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September 10th 2009 at 12:12 PM
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tdgbigfoot
Certified sledaholic
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1287 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
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Hard to tell if the shock are sagging from the photos. I think maybe a little, but i really cant tell
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
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September 10th 2009 at 2:05 PM
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TRICKPaint
Paint that's good for your cranium
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2514 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: May 25th 2006
Location: Mount Vernon, OH, USA
Current Sled: '05 Renegade 600 HO-SDI
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I'd say you got a great deal even if you need to take care of a few minor things.
Congrats
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September 10th 2009 at 2:48 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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752 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 19th 2009
Location: East Otto, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod
2008-2009 Miles: 185
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Congrats Those liquid 440's have a good strong motor and the wedge body style u will have no problem finding parts for it Very good looking sled
1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor
SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can
V-force reeds
4 inch pivot riser
Gutted Air Box
EPI clutch kit soon to be installed
Maybe some pro tapers
1998 XC 700 water-cross sled
SLP twin pipes
Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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September 10th 2009 at 2:53 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 is going to be in the garage peeling red stripes off the 440.
Updated Yesterday at 6:40 PM
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12600 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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Good deal on the xc. Looks pretty clean for it's age. I know you will have fun with it.
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
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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
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September 10th 2009 at 5:28 PM
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70panther340
Ride to Live, Live to Ride!
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524 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 5th 2009
Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
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Quote originally posted by rayrevo
studs are illegal on most black top trails i know the William munger trail from carlton to duluth is. but some time there are separate trails for studs a long the sides. and on that note it should be clearly mark if you can't run studs.
Yea that is the one i was trying to think of. Road bike on it few years back and saw signs all over.
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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