Time to get the sled ready !

[cityfisher]

Hey guys,

 

Looks like its about that time when i should start up the sled for the first time and get her ready for the season ahead.

I put in stabilzer and fogged the engine before i put her away.

 

Other than checking the belt and changing the chaincase oil, anything else i should look at ? I have a 2000 Polaris Classic Touring 500.

 

Thanks !

[fishnsled]

Make sure that everything is greased and that the bearings are good on the track. They can go just from sitting there. A set of new plugs won't hurt.

[Rod Caster]

Spoiler alert....it's supposed to warm up next week.

[cityfisher]

Spoiler alert....it's supposed to warm up next week.

just noticed that ... o well ill get her ready this coming week then with my luck we wont get decent snow till late January

[skeeter]

The clutch's have grease nipples

check the track alignment, and for any cracks/rips on the track.

check the sliders, wheels for missing rubber, springs,shocks,steering.

check the carbides,lights high/low tail and brake.

 

you might want to check other things that people forget about:

how old is your helmet? 10 year life span!!!!

what condition is it in? chips/cracks ect.

 

[misfish]

I had a sled once,it was a real beauty. I miss it.

[irishfield]

I pull the cord and go.. is that bad?? LOL

 

Then again I do all the maintenance BEFORE it sits the summer.

 

Boogie wheels are the big thing to check.. RIGHT LLOYD !! Have a good look at them all.. any rubber chips? Loosen the track and give them a spin.. bearings?

[Terry]

I changed the plugs..boy did it need them

[cityfisher]

I changed the plugs..boy did it need them

 

Thanks guys ! good info