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Carburetor Boot
- Bad carburetor boot on my Starlite.
started by PolarisBoy1996
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September 25th 2009 at 8:31 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts 
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Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Hey guys, the carburetor boot on my Starlite is all cracked and I can't find one anywhere! I either need to know if somebody has a good one that they are offering to give up, or a way to seal it up so it doesn't crack all the way through and start sucking air, Thanks!
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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September 25th 2009 at 9:40 PM
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700wildcat
Official Heat Hater.
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Member Since: January 2nd 2009
Location: Hazelton, North Dakota, USA
Current Sled: '08 Arctic Cat M8 153"
2008-2009 Miles: 1100
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If ya can't find one to replace it goober it up with some good silicone, and WATCH CLOSELY FOR CRACKS as this can lead to piston scoring or a meltdown fast. I had a boot crack on my wildcat and didn't know it untill it started bogging when I would go through powder, and then noticed the crack. Later on I had the exhaust off and noticed that the piston on the side that was cracked had some scoring on it.
2008 Arctic cat M8 153''Stock >current
1996 Arctic cat Wildcat 700 136x2x15 challenger finger track, 3'' riser, Powermadd mountain bar.sold
1980 Arctic cat Jag 3000. sold
Dad's
2003 Arctic Cat Mountain cat 800 144''.
1999 Arctic Cat Powder Special 500. sold
2000 Polaris Indy 550 Trail.
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September 25th 2009 at 9:59 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Quote originally posted by 700wildcat
If ya can't find one to replace it goober it up with some good silicone, and WATCH CLOSELY FOR CRACKS as this can lead to piston scoring or a meltdown fast. I had a boot crack on my wildcat and didn't know it untill it started bogging when I would go through powder, and then noticed the crack. Later on I had the exhaust off and noticed that the piston on the side that was cracked had some scoring on it.
Yeah, I know thats exactly what I'm worried about, its cracked bad now, except they aren't all the way through. I'll try that though, thanks.
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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September 26th 2009 at 8:15 AM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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942 Posts 
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Member Since: January 7th 2009
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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Save up and get new ones. A $20.00 part isn't worth melting your engine over.
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September 26th 2009 at 11:21 AM
[ Modified September 26th 2009 at 11:22 AM
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RMK-KING
The Fabricator Moderator
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9125 Posts 
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Location: Center and Roseglen, ND, USA
Current Sled: 09 RMK 700 & 06 IQr 600
2008-2009 Miles: 550
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That polaris part # is 3084291 but has been discontinued. Part unlimited makes one that fits a 93 starlite 250,its the same part# as the 95 starlite so this should work for you. http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_ca...18519&mmy=
Current Line Up
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September 26th 2009 at 1:12 PM
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ClassicCat76
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I used electrical tape on my fourwheeler.
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
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September 26th 2009 at 4:13 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Quote originally posted by RMK-KING
That polaris part # is 3084291 but has been discontinued.
Part unlimited makes one that fits a 93 starlite 250,its the same part# as the 95 starlite so this should work for you.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_ca...18519&mmy=
Thanks! I couldn't find one anywhere at all!
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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October 27th 2009 at 3:52 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Quote originally posted by RMK-KING
That polaris part # is 3084291 but has been discontinued.
Part unlimited makes one that fits a 93 starlite 250,its the same part# as the 95 starlite so this should work for you.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_ca...18519&mmy=
I ordered that exact one and got it in the mail today and it turned out to be the wrong one... Not to happy with Denniskirk right now. Would the next best thing to do just to load it up with silicone and than wrap it in electrical tape?
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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October 28th 2009 at 2:54 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Does anybody else know if any other company claims to make a carburetor boot for a Starlite? Still need one.
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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October 28th 2009 at 3:28 PM
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ZRT600
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Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 09 X-Fire 800 SnoPro
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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Try Automotive Goop, I'm going through my dads 98 Indy, and his are cracked, thats what he's putting on them. I also used the same stuff on my 96 ZRT when I had it.
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October 28th 2009 at 3:32 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Quote originally posted by ZRT600
Try Automotive Goop, I'm going through my dads 98 Indy, and his are cracked, thats what he's putting on them. I also used the same stuff on my 96 ZRT when I had it.
Ok, did it last very long on your ZRT?
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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October 28th 2009 at 9:24 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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It is possible that Parts-Unlimited may have one that fits my sled, so I will have to investigate.
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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October 28th 2009 at 10:52 PM
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The_Mad_Warrior
Gate Attendant
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God that sled seams to be ready for retirement lol. My friend used Rubberizer (think thats how u spell it) (its pretty much liquid rubber that u spray and then it hardens into rubber after a day or something) he used it on his carb boot but he did it a few times just to make sure. It lasted a whole winter until he finally found a different one and just replaced it.
So my solution, Rubberizer, sorry for the long story.
If you cant fix it with duct tape, tylnol, or band aids your screwed.
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October 29th 2009 at 12:16 AM
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ZRT600
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Quote originally posted by PolarisBoy1996
Quote originally posted by ZRT600
Try Automotive Goop, I'm going through my dads 98 Indy, and his are cracked, thats what he's putting on them. I also used the same stuff on my 96 ZRT when I had it.
Ok, did it last very long on your ZRT?
Yep, it still looked great when I sold it, I think it was 3 seasons I had it like that.
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October 29th 2009 at 9:04 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Quote originally posted by The_Mad_Warrior
God that sled seams to be ready for retirement lol. My friend used Rubberizer (think thats how u spell it) (its pretty much liquid rubber that u spray and then it hardens into rubber after a day or something) he used it on his carb boot but he did it a few times just to make sure. It lasted a whole winter until he finally found a different one and just replaced it.
So my solution, Rubberizer, sorry for the long story.
Well, it was on it's last leg when we bought it and frankly it still is. I'll have to look into that stuff because it seams like it would be a good fix. Quote originally posted by ZRT600
Quote originally posted by PolarisBoy1996
Quote originally posted by ZRT600
Try Automotive Goop, I'm going through my dads 98 Indy, and his are cracked, thats what he's putting on them. I also used the same stuff on my 96 ZRT when I had it.
Ok, did it last very long on your ZRT?
Yep, it still looked great when I sold it, I think it was 3 seasons I had it like that.
Ok, I have three options right now, either to find a new one that will fit (Odds aren't good), use some rubberizer to seal it up, use some automotive goop, or use some window neoprene that a family friend of ours told us to use. Hopefully I'll come up with a solution before it starts snowing!
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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November 1st 2009 at 8:28 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Quote originally posted by The_Mad_Warrior
God that sled seams to be ready for retirement lol. My friend used Rubberizer (think thats how u spell it) (its pretty much liquid rubber that u spray and then it hardens into rubber after a day or something) he used it on his carb boot but he did it a few times just to make sure. It lasted a whole winter until he finally found a different one and just replaced it.
So my solution, Rubberizer, sorry for the long story.
Where can you buy this stuff because it seams like a good idea. I have failed to find the right carburetor boot.
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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Last Sunday at 5:29 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Here are some pictures if it helps any:
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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Last Sunday at 10:09 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Also, I have been given this idea (if I can't get the right boot, or sealing it up doesn't work) which is to find another boot with the same bolt pattern ect. , take the airbox off, put a K&N filter on the carburetor (30mm Mikuni), and than jet it accordingly. The hole reason the boot is angled is so the carburetor will fit into the airbox. Think that is a good if all else fails?
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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Last Monday at 8:49 AM
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That's not the only reason it's angled, the mikuni float carb has to be level most of the time to function properly.
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Last Monday at 4:16 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Quote originally posted by OldCatRider
That's not the only reason it's angled, the mikuni float carb has to be level most of the time to function properly.
Oh, I never knew that, thanks for the info. That idea witht he K&N filter might not work than because I'm not too sure that theres enough room between the motor and the chasis to fit one in there.
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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