Please help..identifying 1996 sled (pics) - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

Trxman · 10-15-2012, 11:15 AM

I know it's a 96' and its a two cylinder air cooled. It also says IFS XTRA on both sides. I was looking to get it for $600-$500 what do you guys think? Im very mechanical and very good with 2 strokes. I havent heard it run and it most likly wont start. It turns over and feels like it has somewhat commpression. Lemme know whatcha think about it. Here some pics:

Thanks,
John

Polaris650freak · 10-15-2012, 12:06 PM

Looks like a super sport to me

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Renagade · 10-15-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaris650freak

Looks like a super sport to me

yep, looks exactly like the 84 indy soprt
im parting out. but yours is in way better shape!!!

Ultrafrozen · 10-15-2012, 06:50 PM

You can always find it here: Find the ATV Polaris part or Polaris snowmobile part you need, new ,used, OEM, aftermarket and performance parts, Polaris ATV Forums and click on "specifications" to find your model.

dhridenh · 10-16-2012, 01:34 AM

its either a super sport or indy trail due to the fan cooled engine its either a 340 440 or 488

Polaris650freak · 10-16-2012, 07:59 AM

Tunnel decals look exactly like a super sport,

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Jkjeeper06 · 10-16-2012, 02:48 PM

try new plugs and pour gas into the carbs. if it runs you can probably get that money for it. i just bought a 93 indy deluxe that ran this way. I paid $200 and it only has 1700 miles. if its a supersport with a 500 then you can probably get $4-500 if it runs and doesnt have extremely high miles

Trxman · 10-17-2012, 07:11 PM

Im the buyer. I went to look at it and took these pictures. If it is a 340, 440, or 488 can I still put the 600cc barrels on it? I read that the 440's will take a the 600 barrels with some case modifing. I work in a machine shop and do all the powersport machining so I'm confident I can get it going if the jugs bolt right up and the pistons work with the stock 440 rods and crank.

thanks,
john

Polaris650freak · 10-17-2012, 07:15 PM

Why not buy a different Sled instead of screwing around moding case studs

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Trxman · 10-17-2012, 07:26 PM

well im not sure how involved it is and the price for this sled is pretty good if I can get it for $450-500. I dont think Ill be able to find a 600 for that price? do you?

john

meburdick · 10-17-2012, 08:31 PM

Look on the manufacturing sticker on the right side of the tunnel. The model number holds the key... Post the model number here and we can tell you EXACTLY what sled it is.

xflyer53 · 10-19-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Renagade

yep, looks exactly like the 84 indy soprt
im parting out. but yours is in way better shape!!!

Definitely not pre-90's

xflyer53 · 10-19-2012, 09:17 PM

In 1996 Polaris only had 4 models with the XTRA 10 fan cooled.

They were:

Super Sport which was a 432 (440) model # 0960743

Sport Touring which was a 432 (440) model # 0960243

Indy Trail which was a 488 model # 0962761

Indy Trail Touring which was a 488 model # 0962262

Since it's not a 133" track that eliminates the touring models.

So, it is either an SS 440 or a Trail 488.

BTW, it has 34mm carbs. Those carbs were used on many 600's

meburdick · 10-19-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by meburdick

Look on the manufacturing sticker on the right side of the tunnel. The model number holds the key... Post the model number here and we can tell you EXACTLY what sled it is.

Makes sense, so I'll say it again.

That sled doesn't have the XTRA suspension system in it as it's not silkscreened on the back of the tunnel on either side. That sticker on the hood isn't even a hood sticker - I'm betting it's something that was intended for the shop or trailer and someone put it on the hood.

Look at the manufacturing label on the tunnel - that will eliminate all guessing.

xflyer53 · 10-19-2012, 09:29 PM

In 1996 the SS didn't have the XTRA 10 on the tunnel. Based on the stop blocks on the rail it appears to be a XTRA 10. Come to think of it, the trail is an evolved in 1996. So that would definately make it an SS.

meburdick · 10-19-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xflyer53

In 1996 the SS didn't have the XTRA 10 on the tunnel. Based on the stop blocks on the rail it appears to be a XTRA 10. Come to think of it, the trail is an evolved in 1996. So that would definately make it an SS.

You've got too much time on your hands...

Maybe I should get you to *install* that reverse kit for me to give you something to do.

xflyer53 · 10-19-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by meburdick

You've got too much time on your hands...

Maybe I should get you to *install* that reverse kit for me to give you something to do.

Not much time, just a great arm chair quarterback....

Trxman · 10-28-2012, 03:49 PM

Here's some pics of the engine an body numbers. He swares its a Indy 600. I don't think it is though. Please help. And all he has is a bill of sale. So am I ever going to be able to get insurance?

Thanks,
John

meburdick · 10-28-2012, 04:20 PM

Model number says it's a super sport... 500 fan cooled (488 motor)

aduck · 10-28-2012, 05:21 PM

Insurance shouldn't be an issue ask you ned is a bill of sale to register. Then you can insure

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