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Engine life of an XLT
- How many miles can you expect on a stock XLT?
started by Sled_Skier08
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January 6th 2009 at 12:30 PM
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Sled_Skier08
Starting Member
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13 Posts
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Member Since: December 10th 2008
Location: Missoula, Montana
Current Sled: 1997 XLT RMK
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Hey Everyone,
I'm curious as to how many miles I should expect out of my 1997 XLT RMK. My sled seems to have the engine prior to a seperate oil line to the PTO bearing. Currently I have ~4,200 miles on mine and it's totally stock and runs amazingly well. How much more can I realistically expect before I need to rebuild the head on it or I throw a crank? Just wondering if I should get rid of it now while it's running well and before I need to throw a bunch of money at it.
As a side note, I use my sled like a golf cart. It only takes to me good skiing zones here in Montana...I rarely rally it and it was a "wife sled" prior to me owning it.
Thanks in advance!
Jeff
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January 6th 2009 at 12:56 PM
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dtmmil
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3182 Posts 
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Member Since: January 27th 2007
Location: Hawley, MN, USA
Current Sled: 99 xc700
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I have heard of people getting well over 10,000 miles out of them, with proper maintainence. I dont' know if that includes piston replacement or not?
Clutched
Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box
Homeade 7 1/2" riser
Homeade suspension drop brackets
shortened and blackened windshield
powermadd handguards
144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track
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January 6th 2009 at 1:13 PM
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tdiguy69
Junior Member
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204 Posts 
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Member Since: November 25th 2008
Location: Huron Park, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95 xcr 600
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whats your compression...my engine has 4700 miles on it and the compressions 140-140-138 so no need for a rebuild anytime soon thats for sure if you use good oil and good gas make sure the carbs are clean and set u should get 10 thousand easy
1995 Polaris xcr 600
Cobra windscreen (white with checkers)-----------Purple grills
Plastic skis (purple)----------------------------Coolant heater
Skid plate---------------------------------------DG Silencer Can
Hand and thumb warmer + visor--------------------2 Inch Bar Riser
Sportech headlight and tail light covers (purple)
Runing board trim (purple)
Studs (purple backers)
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January 6th 2009 at 1:59 PM
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TRIPLEB
Jackpine Savage
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592 Posts 
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Member Since: December 9th 2005
Location: Pine River, MN, USA
Current Sled: 97 XLT SP
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There are no guarantees- a bearing or seal can fail anytime. However, I have 6800 miles on my 97 XLT special and my wife's 94 XLT has over 7000 miles- both still run strong and have never been rebuilt. I do believe in running a good synthetic oil. You will probably have someone tell you to get rid of it because it's a ticking timebomb ready to blow- don't listen to it. There are probably more XLTs out there still running than any other machine from the 90's.
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January 6th 2009 at 2:04 PM
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SKSPolarisIndy
The Snow King
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1184 Posts 
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Member Since: November 29th 2004
Location: Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 97 XLT SKS & 97 Ultra
2008-2009 Miles: 600
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On my stock '97 XLT SKS, I have over 8500 miles on it right now and never touched the engine. Compression is still 120. I'm planning on rebuilding it this summer though.
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January 6th 2009 at 2:14 PM
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Sled_Skier08
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13 Posts
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Member Since: December 10th 2008
Location: Missoula, Montana
Current Sled: 1997 XLT RMK
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Great news! I totally understand that **** happens and nothing last forever, but it seems like if I keep up the maintanence and keep running good oil, I could very well expect another 2-3 thousand miles. I think I will hold onto it...
Thanks for the responces!
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January 6th 2009 at 2:23 PM
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polarisripper28
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777 Posts
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Member Since: February 28th 2007
Location: Ashby, MA, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Ultra SKS
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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my buddies bearing just blew at like high 7000s. just the pto bearigns and mag side bearing.
1996 polaris ultra sks
*sweet red shock springs
*sweeter red vents
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January 6th 2009 at 4:43 PM
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Octane
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2462 Posts
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Member Since: November 16th 2004
Location: Edgerton, WI, USA
Current Sled: '01 Polaris 600 EDGE XR
2008-2009 Miles: 326
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Those engines usually lasted 5,000-7,000 miles. The harder you ride it, the more often you will need to rebuild it.
'01 Polaris Indy 600 XC SP EDGE XR
Powermadd articulating bar riser with 2" riser block, Pro-X seat, Pure Polaris handguards with Pure Polaris handguard mounts, red Cobra low sno-x windshield, almond/blue primary spring with 10-60 weights and 121" x 15" x .91 track with 96 studs.
7,300 miles
NGK spark plugs
Citgo Sea and Snow oil
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January 6th 2009 at 5:08 PM
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Ugly_old_Poo_kid
techno-bumpkin
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1087 Posts
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Member Since: March 18th 2007
Location: Walworth, NY, USA
Current Sled: 05 Edge & Frankenstorm II
2008-2009 Miles: 165
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And, piping it will shorten the life as well.
95 - Storm 800 - Modded - AKA: FrankenStorm - Totalled near 100mph at Tug Hill!
96 - XLT/SP with Storm 800 trip/trip and now EFI - FrankenStorm II lives...
95 - RXL -- Sale Pending --
05 - Edge 800 long track - Stayin' stock for now..
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It made me more compassionate, more empathetic, more nurturing...
I FEEL LIKE I'M TRAPPED IN MY OWN WORST NIGHTMARE!!!
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January 6th 2009 at 5:58 PM
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polaris91
117 racing
polaris91 ugh.
Updated Tuesday at 8:30 PM
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3647 Posts
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Member Since: March 9th 2006
Location: bridgeport, new york, USA
Current Sled: 1991 indymod/2005 xcsp600
2008-2009 Miles: 2900
2009-2010 Miles: grass!?
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my cousin had 15,000 miles on his 93 xlt all stock with the exeption of tripple dynoport pipes before the crank went out
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,
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January 6th 2009 at 6:07 PM
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CanadianXCR
New Ice Ripper!
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1642 Posts
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Member Since: December 18th 2004
Location: Barrie, ON, Canada
Current Sled: 1998 XCR 440
2008-2009 Miles: 0
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10 k miles wouldn't be out of the question if its been maintained.
98 XCR 440 / Woodys / Hot Seat Performance / Shock Pros / Cobra / Sportech / Fox / TEAM / Camoplast Ice Ripper
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January 6th 2009 at 7:14 PM
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thewayout440
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thewayout440 mmmmpow.
Updated Last Monday at 7:17 AM
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3162 Posts
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Member Since: June 3rd 2006
Location: chittenango, ny, USA
Current Sled: 2005 iq r 440
2008-2009 Miles: 1250 ish
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Quote originally posted by polaris91
my cousin had 15,000 miles on his 93 xlt all stock with the exeption of tripple dynoport pipes before the crank went out
he isnt lying whoever gave him the negative... ive seen the sled in person... well whats left of it
TEAM 50 CAL.
2005 iqr 440 stock:(
prox 440 chassis water xer in the making 600 big block motor other odds and ends
2003 prox 600 ( SOLD )
rumble pack can, vforce 3 reeds, powermadd hand guards, low black windshield, 1.25 kimpex x-force, 96 woodys studs w/ double backers and tall nuts, black c&a adx's, shorty, race snowflap, 6in riser w/ protaper sno-x bars, wps mountain bar and alluminum throttle block, long grips, black xxx mod rods hood
(plenty more to come)
1995 xcr 600 triple ( SOLD )
fox shox, xtra 10 rear, tether, shorty seat, edge tank, custom paint, dg can, low black windshield, 1 in track, pod filters, xeon bulb, custom bars set up, black headlight cover, sno-stuff skis
The c&a's are like running power steering, you don't need to put any effort for it to turn.
-xcr440
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January 6th 2009 at 10:03 PM
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Slednek
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151 Posts
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Member Since: February 5th 2008
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: '99 xc700sp
2008-2009 Miles: 900
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I got just over 11,000 miles out of mine before a rod bearing failure. Shot the rod right through the side of the crankcase. I am pretty sure however that this was a result of over-reving due to am unoticed broken motor mount. I have seen them for sale in the past with 13,000 - 14,000 miles.
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