Polaris problem

[skiplo58]

I have a 550 2006 supersport polaris it is so hard to [start] turn over when temps are below 10. Took it in to polaris dealer was told that is the way they are... Was that bs or can some one tell me different..

 

[Midnight Rider]

First of all, electric start or pull cord?

What is your definition of hard to start? It takes a couple of pulls or 10+?

Generally any internal combustion engines are not happy to start in near zero temps.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

I have a 550 2006 supersport polaris it is so hard to [start] turn over when temps are below 10. Took it in to polaris dealer was told that is the way they are... Was that bs or can some one tell me different..

1) The night before, use the (full) choke to kill the engine, not the kill switch. The additional fuel thins the oil on the cylinder wall and makes it a LOT EASIER to start in the morning.

2) If you're not using SYNTHETIC oil, try it. It makes for easier pulling over, especially on cold mornings.

 

[mojo]

would a blend synthtic ok or do you have to use full syn.

 

[ezra]

you could always do the yamaha thing.
you know all the guys with the hair dryers from the motel room blowing under the hood

 

[indy_500]

our 01 550 we had was pretty hard to pull over when it was cold but it wasnt a problem at all. We ran syn blend Poo Blue oil in it. couldnt make batteries last so never used ES

 

[D.B. Cooper]

would a blend synthtic ok or do you have to use full syn.

The POLARIS Gold synthetic is enough to get it done

FACT: Even the oils classified as FULL synthetic are only approx 20% synthetic