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storm 800 sks
started by diverdown
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February 15th 2009 at 10:44 PM
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diverdown
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14 Posts
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Member Since: February 15th 2009
Location: granite falls, wa
Current Sled: 98 storm 8hundo
2008-2009 Miles: 30
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Newb here, just picked up a indy storm 800 sks. Never rode before and this sh*t is fast! For me, obviously never been on a sled. So what is the differance between a storm or a xcs 800? Gen II chassis is all I know between the two. My motor has 4500+ and seems to run good. Any links or info would be great.
Thanks in advance Jason 
Molon labe
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February 15th 2009 at 10:51 PM
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Hutch_XLT
Weekend Warrior
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133 Posts 
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Member Since: December 15th 2004
Location: Lake County, Illinois, USA
Current Sled: 1995 Polaris XLT
2008-2009 Miles: 200
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Welcome to the forums,there is a lot of good information on here. check out this site for the differences in sleds, just click on specifications and you can choose different years. http://www.polarisman.com/site/DisplayYe...&killnav=1
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February 15th 2009 at 10:59 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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What year storm, and also what year xc 800.
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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February 15th 2009 at 11:06 PM
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diverdown
Starting Member
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14 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 15th 2009
Location: granite falls, wa
Current Sled: 98 storm 8hundo
2008-2009 Miles: 30
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98 storm 98 xc 800.. 98 storm is what I think I have. At least that was what I was told! Its a triple Gen II chassis I know for sure... Like I said Ive got ten minutes experiance so far with a sled. Traded a toyota pickup on a whim for it...
Molon labe
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February 15th 2009 at 11:22 PM
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dtmmil
Senior Member
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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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http://www.polarisman.com/site/DisplayMo...&Year=1996
This is a 96 storm, if yours looks like this its an aggressive chassis, not a GenII, I didn't see a 98 storm 800 sks on this site.
http://www.polarisman.com/site/DisplayMo...&Year=2001
And this is the oldest xc800, an edge chassis.
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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February 15th 2009 at 11:30 PM
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diverdown
Starting Member
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14 Posts
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Member Since: February 15th 2009
Location: granite falls, wa
Current Sled: 98 storm 8hundo
2008-2009 Miles: 30
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My bad, your right aggresive chassis! I dont know why I was thinking Gen II? Looks like Storm was changed to XC in 99.. Thanks for the link to Polarisman, answered my question..
Molon labe
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February 15th 2009 at 11:38 PM
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dtmmil
Senior Member
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3182 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 27th 2007
Location: Hawley, MN, USA
Current Sled: 99 xc700
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I think the xc was there already, I don't know if the storm was changed or just dropped.
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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February 15th 2009 at 11:57 PM
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diverdown
Starting Member
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14 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 15th 2009
Location: granite falls, wa
Current Sled: 98 storm 8hundo
2008-2009 Miles: 30
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Quote originally posted by dtmmil
I think the xc was there already, I don't know if the storm was changed or just dropped.
Dunno either? Tks for all the info. Now I just gotta learn how to ride..
Molon labe
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February 16th 2009 at 12:02 AM
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dtmmil
Senior Member
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3182 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 27th 2007
Location: Hawley, MN, USA
Current Sled: 99 xc700
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Lots of practice gives you a good reason to get out of the house also, haha
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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February 16th 2009 at 12:42 AM
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tempocrazed
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24 Posts
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Member Since: December 22nd 2006
Location: West Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 96 XLT 600 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 2000
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My brother has a 96 Storm SKS and I can tell you from riding it for many miles....it's a fun sled, fast but fun! Once you're used to riding it you can do a search on here and find some really good upgrade suggestions for the sled.
All I can say is HAVE FUN!
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February 16th 2009 at 5:44 AM
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polaris1man
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740 Posts 
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Member Since: December 22nd 2007
Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: Polaris SKS700
2008-2009 Miles: not many
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'98 Storm w/o VES, if I remember correctly, that model and year was the highest HP and top end Polaris made??
Three-1999 Polaris SKS700's
2000 Polaris SKS700
2000 Polaris Ranger 6x6
2007 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI X2
2000 Yamaha YZ 250
1996 Yamaha WR250
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February 16th 2009 at 9:30 AM
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diverdown
Starting Member
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14 Posts
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Member Since: February 15th 2009
Location: granite falls, wa
Current Sled: 98 storm 8hundo
2008-2009 Miles: 30
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Quote originally posted by polaris1man
'98 Storm w/o VES, if I remember correctly, that model and year was the highest HP and top end Polaris made??
VES? I read something about it. Exhaust valve versus reed valves? Im assuming, googleing te storm 800 turns up more results for xcr. Is that the differance between the two?
Molon labe
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February 16th 2009 at 9:37 AM
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dtmmil
Senior Member
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3182 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 27th 2007
Location: Hawley, MN, USA
Current Sled: 99 xc700
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No the reed valves are between the carb and the motor, the VES is on the exhaust side on top, kinda pod looking things.
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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February 16th 2009 at 9:51 AM
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ACEXLT
THREE FOR ALL
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5668 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 17th 2002
Location: Greenfield, WI, USA
Current Sled: '01 XCR 800
2008-2009 Miles: 1326
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The XCR 800 motor is a whole different monster than the Storm 800. Xcr is based off the Ultra 680(or XCR 700) motor. Has the VES and flatslide carbs and about 12hp more.
'01 XCR 800
'00 Indy Triumph
TRIPLES RULE!!
TWINS HAVE NO BALLS!!
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February 16th 2009 at 10:02 AM
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dtmmil
Senior Member
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3182 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 27th 2007
Location: Hawley, MN, USA
Current Sled: 99 xc700
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Just for clarity here the XCR has the higher HP rating, correct?
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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February 16th 2009 at 10:11 AM
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stormrider62033
wally
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4729 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 25th 2004
Location: Gillespie, IL, USA
Current Sled: 99xcr 800
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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yep ,a 99 xcr 800 ,the first year ,both look about the same ,on the aggressive chassis ,its a great chassis ,although not well like by some polaris riders ,I have sevaral ,a big upgrade is polaris Dually carbides
mid Il alway's waiting for snow,moving north(way north)2001 thundercat 99xcr 800 97SPX ULTRA 96 zrt 600&800,92 doo plusX 92 v max 4 750
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February 16th 2009 at 11:44 AM
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tdgbigfoot
Certified sledaholic
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1277 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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Careful jumping that storm , my friend has one, and it's got pretty limited rear suspension. THey are great drag sleds, fast as a SOB, so enjoy and congrats.
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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February 16th 2009 at 11:58 AM
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ACEXLT
THREE FOR ALL
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5668 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 17th 2002
Location: Greenfield, WI, USA
Current Sled: '01 XCR 800
2008-2009 Miles: 1326
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Quote originally posted by dtmmil
Just for clarity here the XCR has the higher HP rating, correct?
Correct, Storm is 147hp, Xcr 800 is 159hp.
'01 XCR 800
'00 Indy Triumph
TRIPLES RULE!!
TWINS HAVE NO BALLS!!
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February 16th 2009 at 12:25 PM
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stormrider62033
wally
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4729 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 25th 2004
Location: Gillespie, IL, USA
Current Sled: 99xcr 800
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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in 99 there were 2 xcr's with the power valves an 700 inwhich is prurple and the 800 which is red in color
mid Il alway's waiting for snow,moving north(way north)2001 thundercat 99xcr 800 97SPX ULTRA 96 zrt 600&800,92 doo plusX 92 v max 4 750
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