Is the Polaris 700cc XC a hot engine?
They actually mellowed the curve out on the ’99 700’s. The ’98 didn’t come with a thermostat, so initial cold engine drivability was horrible until the engine was hot.
When did I Buy my 98 XC 700 sled?
I had a 98 XC 700 that I bought brand new, did the following after reading an article about a “staged build-up” in the Fall 1997 Snowtech magazine. We usually ride @ 1200 feet elevation. This sled ran REAL strong for a “stocker” I beat on it for 3 full seasons sold it to my bud, still running, never burned it down.
What was the performance of a 1998 Polaris snowmobile?
1998 Polaris Enthusiast/Performance Snowmobiles No group of Polaris snowmobiles delivers the thrills of snowmobiling better than these Enthusiast/Performance models. With their wide variety of engines, there’s a model in this mix to suit the power and performance desires of any rider.
Which is the fastest Polaris 700cc snowmobile?
Although it’s far from radically modded. Have read that the ’98’s were the fastest 700’s that Polaris had. I’ve run it up to 100 on the speedo, and had to let off as the end of the lake was coming up quick. It’s got more in it, previous owner was radared at 115, not sure how long that run was, though.
What should I look for in a 1998 Polaris XC 700?
I bought this 1998 Polaris XC 700 for $850 and would like some thoughts on the engine as far as what to look out for. It already came with clutching changes from stock but the exaust is stock and was wondering about an SLP single pipe and can.I am at 0-3000 elevation. What do you think?
Is there a power loss on a Polaris?
Got down the road and and noticed a obvious amount of power loss. To the floor it took forever to get up to 65mph and wouldn’t go any faster. Did not accelerate fast either. Continued riding and eventually (20 min or so) the **** thing wouldn’t go 15mph or so pedal to the floor in low or high it would go about 30.
Why does my Polaris go sluggish at high speeds?
Did not accelerate fast either. Continued riding and eventually (20 min or so) the **** thing wouldn’t go 15mph or so pedal to the floor in low or high it would go about 30. I could shut it off and turn it back on and it would act half way decent for a few seconds then back to sluggish. No engine light, seat belt plugged in. What could it be?
I had a 98 XC 700 that I bought brand new, did the following after reading an article about a “staged build-up” in the Fall 1997 Snowtech magazine. We usually ride @ 1200 feet elevation. This sled ran REAL strong for a “stocker” I beat on it for 3 full seasons sold it to my bud, still running, never burned it down.