Old Man Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Get's the job done if I'm not blowing top ends Going through top ends? Usually means a lean mixture. Check your main jet size. Also could be air leaks from a cracked carb boot or a leaking crank seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Going through top ends? Usually means a lean mixture. Check your main jet size. Also could be air leaks from a cracked carb boot or a leaking crank seal. I was being sarcastic Only one top end due to 2ft of snow and 1ft of slush.. Rebuilt it last year, been fine ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Haha I believed you too. What year is that, 2002? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Haha I believed you too. What year is that, 2002? Yup, '02 with the infamous 550 fan cooled motor... It doesn't have the greatest track record! But all I use it for is icefishing, no joyrides or anything like that. I still have 3/4 of a tank filled with break-in oil, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I dont currently, nor have i ever owned a sled. But for some reason i found myself reading this entire thread and found it entertaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow slayer Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have a 1998 Polaris Trail (488 fan),bought it brand new,now 16 years later has a whopping 1600 miles on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 550's are infamous only for their track-record on the Edge chassis, due to exhaust placement. The Indy and newer IQ chassis 550's are awesome sleds. The new Voyager 550's are absolutely killer utility sleds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 550's are infamous only for their track-record on the Edge chassis, due to exhaust placement. The Indy and newer IQ chassis 550's are awesome sleds. The new Voyager 550's are absolutely killer utility sleds! Yup, that one cylinder close to the exhaust is the one that blew (go figure).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 It doesn't see a lot of fishing time but when it does, it doesn't take long to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Can't put the wifes pic all over the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 We used to do alot of sledding through the 80's and up till about '94 and I drove an 84 Ski Doo SS25 Can't find any pictures of it but it was identical to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Great sleds Lew... 462 0r 521 cc ...predecessor to the Formula series line up...I loved snowmobiling always bought a new one yearly up until about 04...getting old ..hate the cold now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Great sleds Lew... 462 0r 521 cc .. 462 and yes, it was a great machine in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 2005 MXZ adrenaline 500SS thats my baby pops rides a yellow one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) This is my current ice fishing affair. 1998 Skidoo Touring 500 with a total of 2,150 miles on it so far. A very dependable sled.. so much so I tried to buy it's twin a week or so ago from someone over by Bailieboro, but it was sold before I could get there. Edited November 26, 2014 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye_man Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 here are my twins 1999 zrt 600 and 2000 zrt 800 love the power these tripples put out ! and my new toy to shred the powder with an 06 crossfire 700 snow can not come soon enough! BRAAAAPPPPP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 that 800 must chug fuel a spit it back out with rocket propulsion. Have you topped it out? Im curious to know what clicks you can hit on a small sled with that much power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye_man Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 that 800 must chug fuel a spit it back out with rocket propulsion. Have you topped it out? Im curious to know what clicks you can hit on a small sled with that much power. it certainly isn't easy on gas i get around 150 miles to a tank but the way she pulls is definitely worth it i have had it to the bar more times then i can count, in perfect conditions with my fat arse on it my best pass was 112 mph not bad for a 600 dollar barn find and a couple extra tweaks to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) we barely have any snow on the ground but I went and tried to fire up my beast. primed and fires on the 6th pull???its -20 ta boot sounds great! gonna run her round the yard tomorrow and see how she sounds. is it possible there arent any serious issues? maybe just sitting to long? she doesnt see alot of action im hoping to use her lots after our move this weekend Edited November 26, 2014 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 it certainly isn't easy on gas i get around 150 miles to a tank but the way she pulls is definitely worth it i have had it to the bar more times then i can count, in perfect conditions with my fat arse on it my best pass was 112 mph not bad for a 600 dollar barn find and a couple extra tweaks to it whoa thats a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Burn through or discard your old gas. Get some ethanol free and mixed gas (50-1 unless your machine needs a unique mix) and filler up. Not sure if your machine has an oil injector but for old machines I just pre-mix the gas and forget the oil injector. If the injector fails, you won't lose your engine. Like someone else said. A carb clean or rebuild (around $150 I'm guessing , including labor if you don't want to do yourself) will probably make it run nicer. If you are worries about it sitting', covering it properly and lifting the track during the summer will avoid a lot of general aging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Nice sleds all. I cant imagine 112mph on a sled but sounds fun. Id be happy with something light, slow and reliable... ohh and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 it certainly isn't easy on gas i get around 150 miles to a tank but the way she pulls is definitely worth it i have had it to the bar more times then i can count, in perfect conditions with my fat arse on it my best pass was 112 mph not bad for a 600 dollar barn find and a couple extra tweaks to it That is a wicked deal you got. It goes pretty good too!!! I have chickened out riding my Yamaha @ 105 on hard pack. It was still pulling when I let out of it. Have been able to get 85 out of it in virgin waist deep powder though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Nice sleds all. I cant imagine 112mph on a sled but sounds fun. Id be happy with something light, slow and reliable... ohh and cheap. 117 on my dads sled. waaaaay to fast for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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