I have a 2001 800 polaris 144 and I was looking for ideas to make it a better mountain sled. I took it out today and it was stuck almost constantly. It trenches nonstop. Im already thinking about upgrading to a challenger track and some better skis. Any other ideas? Its hard to afford a newer sled so Im trying to upgrade what I have.
Any way to make my gen 2 a better mountain sled?
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156" track, and roll the chain case, loosen the limiter strap, then you wont have to worry about the skis!
there is alot of things you can do, but after you get done with them you might as well buy a newer sled. not trying to put you down but its true. I had a 01 800 rmk that I bought and I can almost run with the turbo's with it but it has well over 10 grand in parts making it this way. You can buy sleds that are done up with alot of stuff on them cheaper then trying to make yours that way
I like the 144 length for a mix of mountain and trail riding I do now. A 156 would probably overheat on trails right? Might just save for an assault next year then.
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flying pig
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u must b awesome lol!
I got stuck because I was out of my parents back yard 
. I was riding in windblown/sugar/wet snow combinations up to 4 feet deep. I was thinking of throwing a challenger underneath it. For some odd reason Id like to keep this sled instead of trading it.
. I was riding in windblown/sugar/wet snow combinations up to 4 feet deep. I was thinking of throwing a challenger underneath it. For some odd reason Id like to keep this sled instead of trading it.
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X2Freeride
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They didnt race them in Hill climb as long as they did for no reason. they can be made into very formidable mountain sleds. Parts now days a fairly cheap and easy to find.
Without a doubt do a drop and roll. They don't cost much at all, your just buying a template and a chaincase gaurd. VanAmburg Ent. makes a nice little kit for that sled. Out of all the money I threw at my old wedge that was the best thing I did for minimal expense.
I would sugest a Challenger 159 or Series IV at least. Stay away from the stock 156 tracks, they are garbage. Rail extensions and you're off and running.
You will be amazed at what the D&R and more track will do.
I would sugest a Challenger 159 or Series IV at least. Stay away from the stock 156 tracks, they are garbage. Rail extensions and you're off and running.
You will be amazed at what the D&R and more track will do.
But dont forget about gearing down a couple teeth when you put on the bigger track!
I put a 156 x 2" on my 98 wedge and threw on a set of scratchers for the trail. Keeps it nice and cool and save the hyfax too. Goes great!!
Nothin wrong with havin an older sled and buildin it the way you want it when you have the cash! Its what I have to do and when I have the cash I buy another part! No monthly payment.......and cheap parts!
and one more little thing, how much mountain riding have you done?
Not very much a few trips this year to a few different places here in ak. Sled did great earlier in the season but had a rough time last weekend. Might be lack of expirience.
Sounds like ill be looking into extending it. Thanks for the advice!
If you want to stay with the 144 then put a newer Polaris series4 144 on it. A much better track then the stocker. If you have some $ then an EDGE RMK 144 skid is a good upgrade.
Go through the clutches. New springs, and bushings go a long way. Drop the mains jets 2 sizes from what Polaris recommends for your temp/elevation. Gearing down 1 on top and going up 1 on the bottom will get you on the snow faster.
If you have limited experience then you will get stuck on ANYTHING in 4ft of sugar snow. Give it time, it takes many years to become good and some never "get it" no matter how many years they have been riding in Gods Country.
Go through the clutches. New springs, and bushings go a long way. Drop the mains jets 2 sizes from what Polaris recommends for your temp/elevation. Gearing down 1 on top and going up 1 on the bottom will get you on the snow faster.
If you have limited experience then you will get stuck on ANYTHING in 4ft of sugar snow. Give it time, it takes many years to become good and some never "get it" no matter how many years they have been riding in Gods Country.
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