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Image 1 — 2001 Polaris 600x crank seals
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2001 Polaris 600x crank seals

Thought I’d preemptively replace my seals this fall which has turned into a bit more. Sled is in near perfect condition with 2500 miles. It’s just old. The further I go the more I think should I just rebuild the motor since I had to take it so far apart for the seals. What about the oil and water pump shaft seals? The crank bearings all rotate smoothly.

u/oldncrusty68 — 4 days ago

Is this too much stress on the front skis for a 12 hour drive (not with the quad)

That's the only way the skis will go, won't fit under. It's an 11 foot sled and 8 foot trailer

I also have a two spot sled trailer as well as a 14' aluminum flat deck that weights 900#. It's just that this little 4*8 has almost no effect on fuel economy and will probably save me 200-300 in fuel

u/Any_Sherbert9247 — 6 days ago

Anybody want these? In MO

Willing to make a very good deal. Blue one runs but leaks oil. Run one runs for a while then fouls but boy does it run when it runs. Rmk 700 and xc700

u/mpXJ — 6 days ago

Old Sled Help

Newbie here - 2000 RMK 700. I got the sled for free from a friend and it needed work. I cleaned the carbs, put a new choke plunger (corroded and stuck) and cable and couldn't get the sled to start. I checked and was only getting 65 psi so I did a top end on it. I still cannot get the dang thing to start, any tips?

Rings are in the correct spot and right side up, I'm getting fuel, spark, and 120psi at 4,000 elevation. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong, but it's whipping my butt. At least 2-3x sets of 30 pulls with an hour between in case I flooded it

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u/legitcus — 5 days ago

Is this an okay looking coolant color in a 2020 summit?

Seems dark. Can someone compare it to theirs maybe?

u/Ghostman223 — 5 days ago

Fuel mileage and snowmobile trailers

Hi all. New to trailering. I bought a sled and trailer. It's a double wide with snow guard on the front. One of those typical light aluminum ones.

My fuel economy was horrible on the highway. Much worse than trailers 2-3x as heavy. I presume it's the aerodynamic, but was curious if people find trailers without the snow guard are better?

I'm not planning to trailer without snow guard in the winters, this is to pick up another sled this month. 2000km round trip, so if I can improve fuel economy by removing guard I'll save a couple hundred maybe

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u/Any_Sherbert9247 — 7 days ago

FXR Jacket Suggestions?

I found the jacket I want…but it’s no where to be found in XL and Black Ops color. Adrenaline 2 in 1, tried a XXL and too big.
What’s comparable?

I do aggressive trail riding mixed with some lake riding as well. Anything that’s close and would work just as well?

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u/hellcatpekes — 7 days ago

ZR 800 Cross country edition W/EFI couple short videos of it running winter 25/26

She's an old sled but definitely one of the best in it's time and is a Trail Ripper that handles the turns with ease then accelerates out of them aggressively and is capable off trail just no mountain riding with a 141 HP and the aggressive cross country track she tops out a little over 100 MPH

https://reddit.com/link/1wx4gpf/video/odbv9vnsxcth1/player

u/6sixtystreet — 11 days ago

Can/muffler recommendations for wife

My wife has a 2017 pro 800 that still has the stock can. I would like to put an aftermarket one in to cut some weight. We are your typical mountian riders. The problem I see with most aftermarket cans are loud as hell. She does not like loud and honestly, neither do i. Anyone have a good recommendation of a can that will shed the weight of the heavy factory can and not be obnoxiously loud?

u/mudderrunner — 12 days ago

First mod sled

Last year I bought my first snowmobiles. Couple of 90’s Polaris Indys. I found this 94 zr580 and 99 powder special for 50 dollars on marketplace. Naturally I decided for my second year I want to make a mod sled 😂. The front suspension, 136 track and both clutches from the powder special are getting put on the zr not sure what else I’m going to do to it. I’d love to find dual pipes for it.

u/Ok-Audience2760 — 12 days ago

Ice fishing vs skidoo suit

Hi All looking for opinions if I should switch my ice fishing suit for a skidoo suit

I will be fishing but hoping it keeps me warm for the sled. I am wondering about maybe just switching the bids?

Any thoughts?

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u/Greedy-Tie6273 — 13 days ago