Plastic skis for 92 Starlite 250?

[northseattle]

Just got the 8 year old a beautiful 1992 Starlite 250 at the Puyallup, WA swap meet.

Was wondering if folks had any experience replacing the skis with plastic ones and where I might be able to find them.

Also, is there anything else I should know about these sleds?

Thanks!

 

[Woodsrider]

Yes I did the change from steel to plastic.Used stock Polaris skis (Gen II) had to change the spindles and rubber bump stops also. I also recommend changing to hydraulic brake stock Polaris bolts right up and is easier for kids to use does not need adjustment.

 

[treemagnet03]

That was the sled I wanted as a kid...but dad went all out and got the 340! That thing was a gas and go sled for over 5500 miles...I imagine the 250 will be the same way. The 116 ain't so great in the powder, but the effort to use is minimal. Also, as noted a hydraulic brake will be really nice. It might be a good idea to measure the spindle against some of the plastic skis out there to see if you can use the same spindle...though changing it isn't that bad. The only other thing is that the running boards are really flimsy and lack grip. Some traction on there will prevent some the the stupids that I went through...

Those are some lucky kids! Hope they enjoy it...

 

[northseattle]

Thanks for the advice. Any idea where I find a hydraulic brake setup that will fit? And for that matter, any thoughts on where I should look for replacement skis.

Thanks again for the help.

 

[treemagnet03]

Hop on over to a dealership to look at sleds for ski designs and measure things up. Then check out the swap meet page on here for some used ones. I have seen cases in the past where instead of changing the spindle, washers are used are spacers to widen a spindle, the bumper is cut down to fit, and considering the weight/power of the sled it should be fine. The swap meet is also a great place to ask for anyone that has a brake set-up from the same era...just place a wanted add...

I had one more thought come to mind...add a thumb warmer if it doesn't have one. Your kids will thank you.

Have fun!

-T

 

[volcano buster]

I have a 1994 Indy Lite that I put older plastic Polaris skis on. They were off my '99 RMk and were not the sidehiller skis. The skis weren't ever anything to write home about on a bigger sled, but work great on the underpowered ones so that they don't stick down. I just used the existing spindles and the rubber bumper that fits the ski. The spindle mount is the same width so they bolt up. Problem on mine, is the bottom shock mount is super low and I had to notch the inner rear rib of the ski so it would clear. I'm not too concerned about it in this application since it is for slower speed and lighter riders. I ride it and don't see any issue.