95 Polaris XLT Touring

[cementhead21]

Little trick that many forget to look at ,, on the bottom of the case there will be 2 bolts on twins and 3 on triples .. pull them out , becareful not drop them. raise the rear of the sled as high as you get it .. lots of old fuel may run out..this can cause hard starting.

[Northlander]

Well we took another look at my sled. Thanks ST and Ripstick. I have spark, its getting gas and starts great when cold. Once it runs for a while it gets boggy and dies then wont start. I have a odd noise around the clutch I believe. Im thinking coil but can a bad clutch cause these problems?

Anyone who knows a good reasonable polaris mechanic around Duluth please e-mail me. Anyone on here a Polaris mechanic please e-mail me as well. I would like to have it fixed by the bash.

[Esox_Magnum]

Clutch maybe??? Local DNR's sled resently had similar issues the cleaned the clutches and ran much better. Just a thought.

[mudslinger64]

i dont think it is the coil or clutch it almost sounds like a stator problem to me.thats usually how they act runs ok when cold but then cuts out and dies once the stator gets warm.i would try and get the specs and test it with an ohm meter,maybe call a polaris dealer they may be able to help you out as far as what readings you should have on which wires.the plug is right behind the recoil on your sled,not sure on polaris but on a cat there is 2 of them one for lighting and the one going to the cdi box thats the one you test.

[Northlander]

Thanks mudslinger.

[Meat-Run]

that smells of a stator issue depending on the year unload it stators are nothing but headaches. Sometimes if the crank is bent it will always act up and cause the sled to die once it warms up, it's an expanding and reduction thing from what I have been told lets just hope it's just a warn out stator.

good luck,

mr

[Northlander]

Did a compression test and the 1st was low. Maybe a bad piston.

How much should I be looking at spending if thats the problem?

[mudslinger64]

what numbers did you get?i dont really think that is your problem that sled will run with 2 cylinders anyway,not as good as all 3 but it would still run and not cause the problem you described.i still think you have a stator issue.a new set of rings will set you back about $20 a hole and a piston kit should be less than $50 per hole if there is no damage to the cylinder.

[Northlander]

I think the bad one was like 30 something and the good ones were in the 80's if I recal right.

[Esox_Magnum]

Ok thats low, should read 115-125 if I recall right.

[Northlander]

Im not sure because another guy who knows what he is doing did the readings while I held the throttle and turned it over. I was hoping to have it for a day run to Bayfield this next week but no biggy. I thought thats what I saw but could be wrong. Ill call him and see what he has found so far. Im hoping its a quick, easy, cheap fix. This Mn/Wi resiprosity thing is killing my wife and I. We both live in Cheeseland and work in the gopher state.

[mudslinger64]

oh man those are real low with the highs in the 80's i am surprised it ran at all.they should be around 120-130 psi and all be within 3% of each other.also try to get a different guage you might have a bad one.if it is that low hopefully you can get by with a hone job and rering.

[Northlander]

125,125 and the bad one was 40. Says it looks like scored not a hole in it.

[Macgyver55]

Scored pistons are often/usually a result of running lean. Dont forget to clean the carbs before running it after its fixed.

[Northlander]

Yup he is going to give it a complete make over.

[Esox_Magnum]

Good deal, hopefully your back up running soon.

[Northlander]

Now it sounds like I have a bad bearing. Looking for a good motor to replace this one. Anyone that knows of a solid Polaris Triple please e-mail me.

[Esox_Magnum]

Saw on on that auction site last night.

[DUCKAHOLIC]

thats to bad northlander... i guess thats snowmobiling some day i know i will be in the same situation...goodluck finding a new motor or dif sled whatever you decide!

[rmk600]

which bearing is bad

[Northlander]

I believe he said one of the crank shaft bearings? Its either fix a motor that has had these issues twice in 3 years or find a new motor. Anybody have any input either way?

[DUCKAHOLIC]

if its a high milage engine that you have been having problems with i would say move to a different motor.... if it was me i would part the sled out and get a twin cylinder little bit newer sled but thats just me...

[Northlander]

Problem is its a low mile sled in great condition but I do hear what you say about getting a twin.

[Esox_Magnum]

If you decide to get rid of it as is I may be interested. If you want to redo it watch the auction sites I see 600 Tripple motors all the time on there.

[CHODE]

Northlander, Sorry to hear of your misfortune!

Do yourself a favor and send that machine too a new home.

It may be in great shape but it doesnt do you any good polished up taking space in the garage. Lots of good used low mile twins on the market.

Also now is the time to be looking for a good deal.