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LF 97ish Polaris touring sled

Discussion in 'Buy and Sell' started by KDueck, Nov 24, 2021.

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  1. KDueck

    KDueck Well-Known Member

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    Prefer with reverse, electric start, 488cc similar to this. Let me know if you know of one for sale. Screenshot_20211124-000503_DuckDuckGo.jpg
     
    KDueck, Nov 24, 2021
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    Good choice! I have this exact year, model and engine. It has been bulletproof so far for towing my flip up on LW. I would not dream of selling it.
     
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    Yeah my dad bought this identical sled new, still has it. Been a really reliable machine for him.
     
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    Here's one at https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/412669837096196/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks&tracking=%7B%22qid%22%3A%22-7337273980008759167%22%2C%22mf_story_key%22%3A%22314155936681037542%22%2C%22commerce_rank_obj%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22target_id%5C%22%3A314155936681037542%2C%5C%22target_type%5C%22%3A6%2C%5C%22primary_position%5C%22%3A0%2C%5C%22ranking_signature%5C%22%3A1513500175362949120%2C%5C%22commerce_channel%5C%22%3A501%2C%5C%22value%5C%22%3A0%2C%5C%22upsell_type%5C%22%3A21%2C%5C%22grouping_info%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D
     
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    Not the same sled. Pretty sure that is a liquid cooled triple and a ticking time bomb to boot.
     
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    Yes talked to this fellow. No reverse or electric start, and it's a 600 triple. Haven't heard many good things about triples from any brand, but this model did have a known issue too. Thanks for the thought though. Appreciated!
     
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    Stay away from those mono block triples, like tony says ticking time bomb.
     
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    You know anything about the 600 twins @Tony ? I've got a tip on an 03 600 twin.
    And another on exactly what I want. May be too late though...
     
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    Yes, I have also heard bad things about the triple. Does the XLT designation specifically mean that it is a triple, liquid cooled engine?
     
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    Yup, XLTs are always triples!
     
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    There are several triples that were amazing machines… but not exactly the best ice fishing engine. 01 Yamaha SRX 700 is one of my favs.
     
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    Polaris? Those 60o Polaris Liberty engines were pretty bullet proof, decent performers also with the right mods.
     
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    Yes it's an 03 Polaris touring sled with 600 twin(from what I can tell with the pics I've been sent. Well thats good to know, thanks.
     
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    What @Gotaf7 says, those 600 twins are good engines and make good power. It is liquid cooled though.
     
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    the greasiest of the greasy triples lol
     
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    I saw a few on kijiji last night that might work for you. Prices seemed reasonable.
     
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    I can’t count how many of those fuckers I towed back in the day.
     
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    Found what I'm looking for. Thanks for all the responses!

    Screenshot_20211128-125214_Gallery.jpg
     
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    Those 488’s are dead reliable.
     
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    Yup. Started 2nd pull first time, and first pull the other 2 times I started it(no battery). Seems to be in great overall shape for the year. Bonus was it has 1 1/4 track. Excited to get the ice season started, and figuring out a run and gun set up with for it. Been a while since I've been on a sled.
     
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