just picked up "mint" 96 Polaris xlt special and I mean MINT, for my fiancés son to start out on, the rope guide broke on top of chain case and the previous owner made a roller bracket with a patio door roller, works but not sure how long and would like to put it back to how it was, the guide itself is available but the bracket is not, it is part #5240277-067, found one on ebay for older xlt, looks very similar,its a different part number, but mounts differently. there were a ton of these sleds sold so hoping a dealer might have new old stock on shelf or a machine maybe parting out or parted out. Thanks!
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looking for obselete polaris part, new or used
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just picked up "mint" 96 Polaris xlt special and I mean MINT, for my fiancés son to start out on, the rope guide broke on top of chain case and the previous owner made a roller bracket with a patio door roller, works but not sure how long and would like to put it back to how it was, the guide itself is available but the bracket is not, it is part #5240277-067, found one on ebay for older xlt, looks very similar,its a different part number, but mounts differently. there were a ton of these sleds sold so hoping a dealer might have new old stock on shelf or a machine maybe parting out or parted out. Thanks!
Not to be a buzz kill but a triple XLT "may" not be the correct sled to give a beginner. These were railroad grade runners and dogs on the bottom end that carbon up quickly if not ridden hard.
Plus, stock up on crank seals as I guarantee that will be on the list and be the reason you dump the sled.
For me, buy a twin like a 95-2000's Indy 500, these sleds last forever, can idle forever and have a nice low powerband for a beginner. Plenty out there for $800 on up.
Remember, if the kid hates sledding so will the mom.
Bear
Bear, know all about this sled, worked for a Polaris dealer in the early to mid 90's and you are correct, you also had to be careful when starting when it wasn't quite warm yet and not cold, the other issue with this sled was crank bearings, the bottom end was rebuilt, bearings and seals 4 years ago all the fox shocks 3 years ago. Agreed on the 500's other than the year they had crank problems was practically bullet proof. I know the people very well who owned xlt and there isn't even a hint of rust even on front suspension, has reverse, cover and I picked it up for $500. If son doesn't like sledding, not out much money and sure I could easily recoupe my investment, as far as mom... she runs my F-1000 and last year was her first year driving her own sled and I started her off right, managed almost 650 miles in 2 1/2 days, and she is HOOKED!! I think she is more excited about going this year than I am so no worries about that. Thank you for the input as I do agree, but couldn't resist the deal from people I know take very good care of their sleds. If I can remember or find the slide/needle jet set up and if they are even still obtainable, changing these made the sled more trail friendly. Thanks again Bear!
Not to be a buzz kill but a triple XLT "may" not be the correct sled to give a beginner. These were railroad grade runners and dogs on the bottom end that carbon up quickly if not ridden hard.
Plus, stock up on crank seals as I guarantee that will be on the list and be the reason you dump the sled.
For me, buy a twin like a 95-2000's Indy 500, these sleds last forever, can idle forever and have a nice low powerband for a beginner. Plenty out there for $800 on up.
Remember, if the kid hates sledding so will the mom.
Bear
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Couple places to check. KB Enterprises (Used) http://kingblunderenterprises.com/ or John Hartwig Motorsports... (New... stocks a lot of old parts). https://www.johnhartwigmotorsports.com/
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Model year 95 was the year of bad cranks.
Bear, know all about this sled, worked for a Polaris dealer in the early to mid 90's and you are correct, you also had to be careful when starting when it wasn't quite warm yet and not cold, the other issue with this sled was crank bearings, the bottom end was rebuilt, bearings and seals 4 years ago all the fox shocks 3 years ago. Agreed on the 500's other than the year they had crank problems was practically bullet proof. I know the people very well who owned xlt and there isn't even a hint of rust even on front suspension, has reverse, cover and I picked it up for $500. If son doesn't like sledding, not out much money and sure I could easily recoupe my investment, as far as mom... she runs my F-1000 and last year was her first year driving her own sled and I started her off right, managed almost 650 miles in 2 1/2 days, and she is HOOKED!! I think she is more excited about going this year than I am so no worries about that. Thank you for the input as I do agree, but couldn't resist the deal from people I know take very good care of their sleds. If I can remember or find the slide/needle jet set up and if they are even still obtainable, changing these made the sled more trail friendly. Thanks again Bear!
I knew you have been around the block based on your past posts but couldn't resist as I have my objections to past experience of the XLT. I remember I bought a new one in 1999 and the darned thing just wouldn't run right over the first 90 miles blowing plugs etc. The Dealer could not fix it and just said, I'll take it back.
Anyway, Ken's sports in Little Chute has used parts (both NOS and used). Also, there is a snowmobile junkyard near Merrill, WI called Snow Shack I think.
Bear
1fujifilm, thank you as I do appreciate the feed back not only from you but all and I like reading other posts I may not get involved in as this site has a lot of people passionate about the sport and a lot of opinions, good or bad there is a lot to be learned just by reading. I also appreciate the contact recommendations for parts, again Thank You.
I knew you have been around the block based on your past posts but couldn't resist as I have my objections to past experience of the XLT. I remember I bought a new one in 1999 and the darned thing just wouldn't run right over the first 90 miles blowing plugs etc. The Dealer could not fix it and just said, I'll take it back.
Anyway, Ken's sports in Little Chute has used parts (both NOS and used). Also, there is a snowmobile junkyard near Merrill, WI called Snow Shack I think.
Bear
gkolar, yes, thank you, one of my customers told me about them this morning, I called and they do have one, I had no idea we had one so close. Thank you everyone... PART LOCATED
Call KB Enterprises (King Blunder), they have lots of older parts for all the manufacturers, especially if you know the part number, which you do. They are in Ft. Atkinson which is not that far from you either.