Recent content by Joelk

I'm fairly new to sledding, just got my sleds last summer. We go about 20" of snow last night and I tried to go for a ride on my 2001 Polaris XC 800 SP today. Got stuck several times barely got it unstuck a couple times. It has nearly new 1.25" track, and I was expecting it to go just fine...

The belly pan on my 01 XC 800 SP is broken (was when I got it) in the area that would be covered by a Skid Plate. Belly pans are quite expensive and I am thinking of just putting a Skid Plate on it to cover up the damage and keep it from getting any worse. I have seen a bunch of them on Ebay...

I bought an 01 XC 800 SP this fall and have not yet ridden it is snow, but I have gone for a few spins in the yard. It seems to run and perform great, but it has a VERY noticable Whirring/Whining noise when I decelerate/brake. Has an almost new track that looks perfect, the hifaxes look good...

I have an 01 XC 800 SP and I think the primary difference is that the 01s do not have exhaust valves. The bottom ends are the same so if you buy cylinders etc. for a later model (02-05) they should bolt right on. You may want to read up on the 800 crank issues before proceeding. Apparently a...

Never considered the Super Glue, but that sounds like a good idea. I may try that on any other installs I do. So far I have done 2 installs using the AmSteel Rope. Seemed to accept normal knots, pretty much just like OEM Starter Rope. IT IS NOT like nylon rope which seems very much inclined...

The AmSteel should make a great tow/rescue rope, but is kind of expensive. For that, I use "Mule Tape", also light and strong, and I get it for free. Used in construction, to pull cables etc through pipes. Many companies discard it after a single use. I have a buddy that does this type of...

I got mine and installed it yesterday. I installed it before reading the last 3 posts and used "normal knots" Even if I had wanted to splice it, I don't think I could have, as there is very limited space to work with inside the starter housing. At least on my sled there is no room for much...

geelak900 Is it hard to tie a knot in it? If so, any recommendations on how to get a good secure knot? The guy I ordered it from is sending me "splicing instructions" with it. Not sure if that will be something I need to do, or if can just tie a normal knot?

Sorry, I meant to include "AmSteel Blue SYNTHETIC Winch Rope" in the title, but realize now that I left a couple words out. This is "rope", has no steel or metal in it (at least none that I am aware of) but it is claimed to be STRONGER than steel cable of the same diameter. If you Google...

I'm getting mine off of E-bay. I ordered 50' of winch rope which will be more than I need, but I have several sleds so I will probably use a good bit of it. The guy I ordered if from was very good to deal with. I am away from home, but when I get back next week, if it installs and works good...

I am going to replace the Starter Rope on my 2001 Polaris XCSP 800 and have ordered some 3/16" AmSteel Winch Rope to use. It has 5400 Pound Average, 4900 Pound Minimum Break Strength. I have heard of a few (but only a few) If are using it, know anyone using it, or know anything about it...