2008 Polaris RMK carb boot

[sledaddict73]

I took my carb off to change the jets this weekend since we are heading out west in three weeks and noticed one boot had a tear in it. I had heard from some others that this was a common problem when these sleds were new (almost like a factory recall issue)-does anyone know if this is true. Also, is it best to get the OEM part and replace them both or does someone sell aftermarket boots that may be a little more sturdy? Thank you in advance for any feedback! Dan

 

[raceinsnow]

You should replace both ,if 1 is bad the other 1 will fail when you don't want it toEM is your best bet when replacing.I don't know if they have them for Polaris sleds but boysen reeds has a aluminum reed cage assembly that connects the carb to the cage with a small piece of hose.Great product but I have only used them on skidoos.De laminating carb boots are a problem on polaris and skidoo sleds.I haven't seen any on the cats yet.

 

[rmk4ever]

Stick with the oem part, you could go aftermarket but run the risk of fittment. When they make (aftermarket) a boot alot of times it's one that will fit many different models, some what of a "fit all" for 600, 700 motors. The prob is it may may not fit the air box correctly. I would not trust one for "out west" All your ducks need to be in a row, for out west. & yes get them both, with out a doubt.

 

[ezra]

yes they are junk replace both they say the newer ones are better.
have u already gutted your air box on that thing so u can actually get your hand in there and work box on.
that box is a real pita.
if I were still running carb sleds out west I would deff be running dial a jet or atcc. in a week u can be sitting at a 30deg temp swing and in any day depending on town u ride from from 5700 to 11000ft in alt.

 

[mngolf4]

Just had it replaced on my '08 600 Switchback. I believe there is a newer version of the part available from Polaris.

 

[sledaddict73]

Thanks for all the feedback! I will definitely be buying two new boots to replace the ones I have on now and they will be OEM. The airbox was gutted as soon as I got the sled back from HayDays.
Ezra, do you have any links or information on dial-a-jet or atcc? I am not familiar with those. Thanks!

 

[ezra]

if I were going dial a jet I would do intela jet so u can tune right on the dash when driving.
http://www.thunderproducts.com/IntelaJet.htm
if u dont want to tinker with anything go with the holtzman
http://www.holtzmaneng.com/
If I remember when using holtzman U have to recalibrate the unit when going from say MN to CO
that would mean yes u would prob have to re jet for the mountains but it would not matter if u had a starting point in town of 5600ft and road up to 9800ft with a 40deg temp swing from morning to night.
if going to someplace like tog U would not change more than 3k any way so I would just buy the 12 bucks in jets and be done with it.
I my self like to tinker and tune so I would prob do the intela jet so I could run on the edge all day and risk blowing up 30mi from any trail lol