[NJP]

Hello all, I am new around here. Been out of snowmobiling since 1989 and miss it dearly! So I am now getting back into it, but really don't like any of the newer stuff out there. So I guess "vintage" would be my preference.

Currently looking at a 1995(ish) Polaris Indy 440 liquid cooled. Going to take my first actual look at it today.
Any thoughts on that machine?

 

[polaris754]

welcome aboard , as long if it hasn't been molested and takin care of , they all turn into money pits ,good luck

 

[NJP]

Thanks!
Yes, money pits indeed, but oh so much fun, when and IF we ever have good snow here in Wisconsin.
anyways, I am no longer a "former" owner of a sled. I picked up that 1995 (MFG date May of 1994) Polaris Indy 440. It looks great. Seat is pooched, and the engine needs some love, but for 400$US I don't think it is a bad deal. With what I paid for it, I can afford to stick a few hundred dollars into bringing it back to life and not feel bad about it.

 

[polaris754]

looks great, seat cover and some fuel system werk and she, will be a rider fer sure

 

[NJP]

Thanks! Was just out working on it. She's a runner! Dumped an eyedropper full of 40:1 premix in each cylinder and it popped right off. I was actually shocked that it ran on its own. I really didn't expect that, since I haven't touched the carbs yet. Even drove it around the yard a couple times without any issues
Yeah, that seat is the only really bad thing right now. I think it is beyond the point of Gorilla Tape. Going to just have to replace it. Otherwise once I go through the carbs, replace all the fuel and oil lines, it should be trail ready.

 

[stevem5215]

I've seen whole seats with duct tape on them. Nothing but duct tape. Go for it !

 

[NJP]

I've seen whole seats with duct tape on them. Nothing but duct tape. Go for it !

LOL! I thought about that, but went ahead and bought a new seat cover. Figured I would have that much invested in Gorilla tape anyway. Will be a good project for the off-season. ...among several projects I have planned for this sled.

That is hilarious though. A seat with nothing but duct tale for a cover. Gotta think that could get a bit sticky in warmer weather.🤔