xtra 10 conversion started by bern
	January 12th 2004 at 3:45 PM Post #1
	bern Starting Member 18 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 4th 2004 Location: Lockridge, IA, USA Current Sled: Polaris xlt 600
	I just got done bolting in a xtra 10 out of a 2000 700xcsp with fox shocks in a 1995 xlt.After sitting it on the floor again with the track all adjusted up it seems that the suspenion is real stiff.Is this the nature of this susp.? if so,what might be done to soften it up some? I haven't ridden it yet,waiting for my clutch to get back. If anyone has any experience with this skid please give me your thoughts. THANKS Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	January 12th 2004 at 5:03 PM Post #2
	Daypass Junior Member 113 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 28th 2003 Location: Naples, Maine, USA
	Just to let you know polaris made two sleds that year(95) both called xlt sp one is the standard suspension the other is and xtra 12,This causes problems when ordering parts, my friend flip has had a hell of a time even if you tell them its an xtra 12 they still send standard parts. Keep this in mind Oh, your riding your wifes sled today? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 13th 2004 at 12:29 PM Post #3
	rocket ray Starting Member 40 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 29th 2002 Location: Newfield, New York, USA
	Did you use the existing mounting holes to bolt the new suspension in? If so, that is likely the problem. What you need to do is find a sled with the same style chassis as yours that came equipped with the Xtra 10 standard. Then measure from the driveshaft to the first mounting hole. Compare this to what your sled measures. If they are different you will need to put a new mounting hole in yours where the mounting hole is on the sled that came with the Xtra-10. Also measure the distance between the front and rear mounting holes on the chassis with the Xtra -10, and put your rear mounting hole this distance from your new front hole. I did this conversion on a 95 Indy 500. I used the existing holes and when I put the Xtra 10 in it was way too tight. Got the right measurements, put the new holes in, and viola, new sled. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 13th 2004 at 3:14 PM Post #4
	bern Starting Member 18 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 4th 2004 Location: Lockridge, IA, USA Current Sled: Polaris xlt 600
	I relocated the bolt holes before i bolted it in, perfect the frst time,I measured other sleds first. I did have the standard 8.5 skid frame. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 13th 2004 at 3:33 PM Post #5
	ludvic Average Member 636 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 3rd 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
	I have a 1997 Supersport that has a factory xtra 10 skid in it. Does that mean I can take the measurements off of the Supersport and use them on my 1994 XCR 440? Will they be correct. They are the same chassis - I think. Regards, "It's not what you ride - but having something to ride" 2004 XCSP 700 2001 XCSP 800 - SOLD 1994 XCR 440 Liquid - Xtra 10 rear skid (retired and sold) 1983 Yamaha Bravo 250 (for the kids) 2006 Yamaha Kodiak 450 2006 Mini Quad (50cc) for the kids (One for each) Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 13th 2004 at 4:03 PM Post #6
	bern Starting Member 18 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 4th 2004 Location: Lockridge, IA, USA Current Sled: Polaris xlt 600
	I had taken my measurements off a 1996 indy 500. My 1995 xlt had a rolled chaincase from factory that year. I measured front axle distance on the 500 to the bulk head it was the same as mine,then measured the bolt hole measurements. I moved front hole 1 inch ahead,still on the steel mount plate,then 23 inchs between front and back holes . I moved the rear mount plates ahead with a little trimming to fit around the end of my coolers. it was a perfect fit. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 13th 2004 at 11:38 PM Post #7
	ludvic Average Member 636 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 3rd 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
	So how would I know which chassis to get the measurements from? Are all xtra 10 skids the same? Glenn "It's not what you ride - but having something to ride" 2004 XCSP 700 2001 XCSP 800 - SOLD 1994 XCR 440 Liquid - Xtra 10 rear skid (retired and sold) 1983 Yamaha Bravo 250 (for the kids) 2006 Yamaha Kodiak 450 2006 Mini Quad (50cc) for the kids (One for each) Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 14th 2004 at 1:15 AM Post #8
	bern Starting Member 18 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 4th 2004 Location: Lockridge, IA, USA Current Sled: Polaris xlt 600
	I don't know for sure.just measure other sleds. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 14th 2004 at 2:29 AM Post #9
	Offshore24 Dismember 4604 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: November 30th 2002 Location: NOYDB, Confusion, Azerbaijan Current Sled: 05' Gade 2008-2009 Miles: 2999
	No all xtra10s weren't/aren't the same. I don't remember where i read that but they did make some mods over the years. One thing about how stiff it is, measure the dia. of the torsion springs. They may not be stock. The stock ones are .406" and the next size up are .421". 2005 Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 SDI Save your breath, you'll need it to blow up your date. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 14th 2004 at 10:59 AM Post #10
	lifttillithurts Junior Member 363 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 17th 2003 Location: CT, USA
	whats the difference between the xtra 10 and the xtra 12? would it be worth the time to switch from the 10 to the 12 in my sled? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 15th 2004 at 3:17 PM Post #11
	bern Starting Member 18 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 4th 2004 Location: Lockridge, IA, USA Current Sled: Polaris xlt 600
	Two more inchs of travel, it would smooth the bumps better. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit