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any advice on a project sled?
started by PolarisJagerbomb
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February 9th 2012 at 2:47 AM
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PolarisJagerbomb
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Member Since: January 1st 2006
Location: Woodruff, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1991 Polaris RXL
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I am trying to talk the wife into letting me pick up another sled (cheap one) to work on this summer with some of our tax return money. I am a total engine novice and i want to learn more, so i figure the best way todo that is hands on. I have a clymer polaris shop manual 1990-95 so i was thinking something in that range. Seems like lots of xlt's out there, but i dont want to get in over my head. Any advice would be great.
My Sleds:
-1991 Polaris RXL 650 Triple (Xtra 10 rear)
-2002 Super Sport 550 Fan (wife's)
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February 9th 2012 at 6:35 AM
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polaris95
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I would start on a even older sled with a twin motor because there easier to work on and a lot more simpler.
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February 9th 2012 at 7:31 AM
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motor-king
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Location: Ashland, WI, USA
Current Sled: 96 Ultra SP
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Quote originally posted by PolarisJagerbomb
I am trying to talk the wife into letting me pick up another sled (cheap one) to work on this summer with some of our tax return money. I am a total engine novice and i want to learn more, so i figure the best way todo that is hands on. I have a clymer polaris shop manual 1990-95 so i was thinking something in that range. Seems like lots of xlt's out there, but i dont want to get in over my head. Any advice would be great.
If you want a reliable sled that is simple to work on, I would go for an Indy/XCR 440 or Indy 500. Take a lickin and keep on tickin. They don't get much easier to work on than those!
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February 9th 2012 at 1:32 PM
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tdgbigfoot
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Location: Albany, Vermont, USA
Current Sled: 05 Fusion 900, 03 SKS 800
2010-2011 Miles: 550
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Exactly ^^^ Grab a 440 or 500, liquid cooled i would highly suggest.
2005 Fusion 900, 2003 SKS 800, 1999 SKS 700, 2000 ZL 550, 1983 Yamaha Enticer 340
1969 Corvette, 1997 Dodge Ram, 2000 Cherokee, 1989 Suzuki GSXR 1100
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February 9th 2012 at 1:47 PM
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CanadianXCR
Need more snow....
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Member Since: December 18th 2004
Location: Barrie, ON, Canada
Current Sled: 1998 XCR 440
2010-2011 Miles: 620
2011-2012 Miles: 340
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The triples can be more fun but for a novice tuning and troubleshooting can be a bit harder, I have to agree with the majority about finding a mid 90's twin liquid cooled Indy, can't do wrong there, easy to work on, abundance affordable of used parts, cheap to run.
98 XCR 440 / Woodys / Hot Seat Performance / Shock Pros / Cobra / Sportech / Fox / TEAM / Koso
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February 9th 2012 at 2:15 PM
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zachattack2795
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Location: Detroit, Michigan
Current Sled: 1997 Thundercat 800
2010-2011 Miles: 150
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Indy 500 for sure, mine had 7200 miles and ran like a champ.
Current sleds:
1997 Thundercat 800
Previous Sleds:
1989 Polaris Indy 500
197? Chaparral Thunderbird 440
1972 Mercury Lightning 398
1971 Mercury Rocket 339
1972 Skidoo Olympique 400
1998 Polaris Indy 500
1993 Skidoo Grand Touring 583
1993 Arctic Cat Jag Z 440
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February 9th 2012 at 2:40 PM
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mjm650
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Location: massena, ny, USA
Current Sled: 1995 polaris650 rxlefi
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February 10th 2012 at 6:43 AM
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KRSS144
800 Big Bore for Baby 600 3x3
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Current Sled: 2000 XC 600 SP -its stock
2010-2011 Miles: 500
2011-2012 Miles: 150ish
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I500 all the way, one of the best motors Poo ever made.
[quote name='bigblockbanshee' timestamp='1305604886' post='1238494']
To any unsuspecting victim the Banshee's powerband comes on like a 2 dollar whore about to lose her corner to the new girl on the block. She hits you hard and keeps pulling until your eyes are about to roll back in your head and the only thing that brings your vision back into focus is when you've had enough and decide to roll off of her for a second or two. But you know all the while that any time you need one hell of a fix she'll be right there at your command. That's deep **** right there fellas...
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February 11th 2012 at 7:56 PM
[ Modified February 11th 2012 at 7:57 PM
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boody1981
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Location: Morden, MB, Canada
Current Sled: 00' XCR 800
2010-2011 Miles: 2500
2011-2012 Miles: 2300
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I'd have to agree with I500's. The 95's were the first year since 1992 that they had a carb model. You may want to stay away from the EFI's if your novice. I would also suggest a 1995 XCR 440, very nice sled.
1995 Indy lite
1996 Indy super sport
1997 Indy 500
1998 Indy 500
1999 Yamaha SRX 600
2000 Polaris XCR 800
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February 14th 2012 at 11:00 AM
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PolarisJagerbomb
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Member Since: January 1st 2006
Location: Woodruff, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1991 Polaris RXL
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thanks for the input! My dad had a 97 indy 500, we had over 15k miles on it when the motor finally said goodbye.
My Sleds:
-1991 Polaris RXL 650 Triple (Xtra 10 rear)
-2002 Super Sport 550 Fan (wife's)
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February 15th 2012 at 5:42 AM
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baldur
Turbo or no go
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Current Sled: 1992 Indy RXL turbo
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If you want a triple, the Ultra is the ultimate in my opinion.
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