Installing a different seat on an Edge chassis

[700classic]

I have a 2001 Polaris 800 xcsp that I want to put a different seat on(taller one). I know about the Boss seats at $400+, not that much in the budget. Just want to sit a little higher to make it easy on the knees. Would the seat off a Fusion fit with out too much of a problem. I don' care if it looks a little Frankstien- like, **** I kinda look that way myself! Don't put enough miles on a year to justify updating sled, just trying to get the old one little more comfortable.

 

[renegade]

I've seen wedges that are made for sleds from that era. You could look into those. Maybe dennis kirk?

 

[700classic]

I've seen wedges that are made for sleds from that era. You could look into those. Maybe dennis kirk?

I saw those, but it looks like they would just make you keep slide forward all the time. It would be the cheapest and easiest way to go.

 

[rp7x]

Sent you a pm

 

[ac600sp]

The wedge works but tilts the seat forward. I'd look for a factory shorty Pro X2 seat. That will look stock.

 

[toddspolaris]

The wedge does make you slide forward, my one son has one.The shorty seat would work, but expensive, so what I did after I didn't like the wedge was, the other two of my machines, I had access to some 06 can am atv seats, I took the foam out and took it to my local seat upholstery shop and they made covers for them and left me about 5-6 inches on each side, I then put snaps on the sides and then on the tunnel, pulled it tight and they work awesome, I still had about $200 each, and they look nice also, plus added a softer ride, Sorry I don't have any pics, my sleds are up north at my cabin.

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another idea I had but didnt try was to remove the current seat and build a small wooden frame using 2x4's and cover it with a sheet of plywood, paint it black and install under your present seat.

 

[700classic]

I think I'm going to hit the local sled salvage and look around. Maybe get a couple of brain cells knocking together and come up with something!

 

[ezra]

some 2x4 under it few drywall screws Jed Clampit style

 

[700classic]

some 2x4 under it few drywall screws Jed Clampit style

Under it as in under my arse or the seat? Shouldn't I use galvanized deck screws so they won't rust?

 

[toddspolaris]

stainless steel screws work better

 

[ezra]

just go all in pull out the duct tape and use it to attach one of those inflatable hemorrhoid doughnuts

 

[the_flying_vee]

PM sent.

 

[Tracker]

what aboot a 2004 XC seat? looky

http://image.gj18.com/Thumbnails/2015080515/2004-Polaris-800-XC-SP-Motorcycles-For-Sale-53406.jpg

or a 2004 PRO X seat

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0f/18/f2/0f18f23f0e32a1e9df97733e66afbdc4.jpg

 

[indy_500]

I put a red pro x shorty seat on my 05 xc sp 500 back in the day and also ran a WRP seat on my 05 switchback 600. The shorty seat was more comfortable sitting than the wrp, but the wrp gave it more of a rider forward feel, and was better for standup riding. Theyre both good options imo.

 

[squarepants2]

13 years later, Polaris has the axys chassis. Don't you think it's time to move up from the dark ages?

 

[indy_500]

13 years later, Polaris has the axys chassis. Don't you think it's time to move up from the dark ages?

I have an axys and a pro x in the garage. Don't hate the trailing arm life!

 

[700classic]

13 years later, Polaris has the axys chassis. Don't you think it's time to move up from the dark ages?

If I put more miles on in a year I might think about. Right now I'll just spend a few bucks and run the old girl.