Rod Caster Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Promised Chris Brock about 3 months ago I'd post pics of my sleds. Here they are! '89 Tundra, I think regular track. Runs like a top, burns out headlights and needs new sliders, no big deal. Only paid $125 for it! '90 (?) Yamaha Bravo, LT I think. My brothers sled, but he keeps it at my place. Runs ok. In pretty terrible condition, needs new track, tailight, seat and probably many other parts. I don't use it much because I don't want to be stuck with the repair bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Pretty sure that Tundra is an LT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 A short tracked tundra would have been a citation in those years, I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 It's a tundra lt yes ..and change the voltage regulator ..will solve your blown bulbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 They are both LTs, the Bravo looks like early 90's, the COs in my area used Tundras like yours, very cool bush sleds Chad I had my new to me Bravo LT out for a first run on the weekend, no complaints, it ran good We can use this thread for our sled pics all winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 '01 Polaris 550 Sport Touring. Over 12 000 km's and still running well. May be my last year with it as I'd like to pick up a slightly older Indy 440/500 And my new toy! 1990 Safari 377 LE. Didn't move for 2.5 yrs and started first pull! Really nothing wrong with it, but needs a rear shock and i may replace the track at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I just assumed the Tundra was not LT, because the Bravo's track was so much longer. I was gonna test the voltage regulator... I don't know why the taillight would work fine and the headlights burn out...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 That safari is going to last you a long time! What a great pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Depends on how many times i roll it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 cool Joey, how long is the track on the Safari, 121? I guess the big Polaris just had some condensation/ ice in the cylinders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 cool Joey, how long is the track on the Safari, 121? I guess the big Polaris just had some condensation/ ice in the cylinders? yep, he's got it stored at my place, once the temps went above 0, it started just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Keep calm and chive on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 A short tracked tundra would have been a citation in those years, I believe Yup. I got one last year that I'm going to restore. But until then I'll just have to settle for my little Yammie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 What, Bravo's come with windshields? That sleigh in the first pic is nearly as cool as the enticer. Dave, thanks for the reference. Nice machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 My oldie but goodie It's a 700 despite what the hood says , it's a pig on fuel and oil but will put a smile on your face when you crack the throttle.... The power band is like a lightswitch. On or off... Clutched and tuned for 660 ft pulls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 The XC was fun on the groomed trails not much of an ice fishing machine though. Indy trail will be getting a full workover starting this weekend. Will be up in your neck of the woods again this year for lake trout opener.... Would like to pick up a newer rmk 550 for ice fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I know what your saying. Id love a switchback assault....a man can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Freshtrax: The white XC's were my 'dream' sleds for years! Great looking machine. 12ft: Is that the 488 indy trail? That is one bullet proof engine. I had a 1995 Indy Trail for years and other than some rear suspension issues, it was a ridiculously reliable machine. I've read a lot of bad things about the 550 engines in the Edge Chassis, beware of rebuilt 550's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I know what your saying. Id love a switchback assault....a man can dream. Sick sled, brother got one last year..... Chad, The first few years of the 550's there was issues for sure. There was a fix can't quite remember what it was. Have to jog my polaris walking encyclopedia brothers mind for that one. Think they ironed the issue out around 05 or 06? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) From what I researched, it was simply an overheating issue due to the design of the Edge hood. They then used nicasil? coating on the cylinders or the walls . Might have been some earlier issues too that I'm unaware of. Edited November 26, 2014 by Rod Caster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) .... Edited November 26, 2014 by Rod Caster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 my old sled given us by my father in law a few xmas back. so far its been great but it only sees the ice a few times per year. im no sled head, in fact all I can tell you is this is a yamaha. sometimes needs a little fuel on the plug to start. any ideas why or how I can fix that? i literally know nothing about snowmobiles lol usually im out with my dad and he has two nice new sleds he has two of these and they ride real nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Nickasyl cylinders are awesome. Melt a piston and you just wipe em down with muriatic acid put a quick hone on me and your good to go. On the hard starting yammie I would recommend a good carb cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Any idea on the year of my old sled? I cant seem to dig up any info??? I should also add if I fire it up somewhat often she starts no problem. Its only if its left sitting Edited November 26, 2014 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Bravo = Love. The "Other" Sled... The "Old" Sled... Like seeing the old Bravo pics and Tundras too, and how people "pimp" their rides for ice fishing especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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