What was the name of the 1991 Polaris snowmobile?
That statement from a Polaris brochure introducing the Minnesota company’s 1991 snowmobiles would probably apply still to the Polaris of 2008. But 17 years ago the statement applied to Polaris snowmobiles and, more specifically, to the innovative 1991 Polaris Indy 650 RXL EFI (electronic fuel injection).
What kind of fuel system does Polaris snowmobile use?
Although electronic fuel injection had begun to show up as an aftermarket add-on for snowmobiles, Polaris became the first snowmobile manufacturer to produce an actual production sled with EFI technology. Fitted to the top of the line Indy 650 performance triple, the fuel system quickly appeared on the popular Indy 500 twin.
What’s the difference between a Polaris 650 and RXL?
The Polaris RXL front end featured total adjustability and more than six inches of travel. The sled’s ski stance measured 38-inches, which was 1.5-inches greater than the stance of the standard 650. The RXL’s rear suspension was what Polaris called its ‘Dial-Adjust’ suspension with nearly 8-inchs of mogul-absorption.
What kind of rear suspension does a Polaris RXL have?
The RXL’s rear suspension was what Polaris called its ‘Dial-Adjust’ suspension with nearly 8-inchs of mogul-absorption. A large dial-like adjuster on the suspension permitted a rider to change suspension settings on the trail and without tools.
That statement from a Polaris brochure introducing the Minnesota company’s 1991 snowmobiles would probably apply still to the Polaris of 2008. But 17 years ago the statement applied to Polaris snowmobiles and, more specifically, to the innovative 1991 Polaris Indy 650 RXL EFI (electronic fuel injection).
What’s the difference between the Indy 650 and Polaris RXL?
Most of this applies to the Indy 500 EFI as well. Polaris RXL cylinders are different than the carbed Indy 650. The intake ports and transfer ports are considerably larger on the RXL to allow for the EFI. Get a new battery every year.
When did the Polaris Indy sled come out?
The snowbelt is littered with thousands of used Indys priced from $200 to ones in primo shape. Since 1976, the year the RXL was introduced to the track, Polaris people have lusted after that hallmark sled for its design and performance.
Which is snowmobile piston does Polaris Pro X use?
Pro-X is well known in moto-cross, but they only make one snowmobile piston. Lucky us, it is for the Indy 650 and 650 RXLs. I used a set in my last rebuild and was very impressed with the quality.