i bought a 95 indy 500 this year it has 2700 miles. heres my problem i weigh around 200 pounds when i sit down my suspension sinks about 3 inches, but when i try to bump it i get nothing maybe a half inch. im wondering a few things. *can this be ajusted i dont know if the seller made any ajustments himself. the 2 im really thinking about is either replacing the shocks all around including front with ryde fx for around 400. *my other option is to find a used xtra-10 or 12 suspension if they will fit. *would replacing my shocks and also the springs help. *or would it just be easier to replace the entire suspension. how much would an xtra suspension cost estimate and would i need a mounting kit. also what id like to know what kind of suspension i have now if thats possible? thx

I have an old 82 TXL 340 with the same problem....Is your suspention all greased up?

Specifications for 95 indy 500 : Your suspension is what they call an Xc-100 . I had a 94 the suspension is crap on them compared to the new stuff . Stepped up to Xtra 12 , what a difference !

Adjustable Bars * * * Standard
Alternator Output * *12V 200W
BackRest * Optional
Bore * 72 x 60
Brake Type * *Hydraulic Disc
Carbide * Standard
Carbuertion * 2-VM38SS Slide
Dry Weight * *475 Pounds
Electric Fuel * *Optional
Electric Start * *Optional
Engine * *488 Liquid Cooled Twin
EZThrottle System * Optional
Front Bumper * *Standard
Front Shocks * *Nitrogen Cell, Cam Adjust
Front Suspension * IFS
Front Suspension Travel * *8 Inches
Fuel Capacity *10.7 Gallons
Handwarmers * Standard
Headligh * 2-37.5/60 Halogen
Height * *40 Inches
Hi Beam * Standard
Hi Temp * Standard
Ignition * *CDI
Length * *107 Inches
Low Oil * * Standard
Lubrication * *Oil Injection
Mirrors * *Optional
Rear Shocks * *Nitrogen Cell, Hydraulic
Rear Suspension * * Xc-100
Rear Suspension Travel * * 8 Inches
Reverse * *Optional
Sk iCenter * * 40 Inches
Skid Plate * Optional
Speedometer * Standard
Storage Rack * Optional
Tachometer * *Standard
Thumbwarmers * Standard
Torsion Bar * Standard
Tow * Optional
Track Width * 15 x 121
Width * * 45.5 Inches

The 95 suspensions are junk. They don't break, they just don't work. If you plan on keeping the sled for a while, and have the extra beans, replace the suspension.
AL

Hey Polaris 500. *I don't know how much you paid for the sled but I don't think it would be very wise to put a lot of money in it. If you really wanted to get a good ride you could buy an M-10 from Fast in Evleth Mn. complete for about $1,500.00 but you would have to install it yourself or pay someone a few hundred to do it for you.

I have an Extra 12 that I took out of my 97 Ultra Touring when I put the M-10 in that. I would sell the 12 and You could use your slide rails and these shocks, springs scissors etc. and convert that suspension.

I'm in ILL near Chicago. If you are interested let me know.-

As Sled-head suggested, make sure there is grease where it belongs. Also, check the shocks you have. If there is corrosion on the shafts that could prevent or restrict there movement. That might be corrected, at least temporarily, by polishing them with 400 grit paper. It is also possible that they are just shot and need replacement. You may need to remove the suspension and check them out. For that matter it would probably be a good idea on a machine of that age regardless whgat you discover.