I have the 97 XC 600 Triple, which I think is more rare. Being the only year an XC came with a triple, also the mid year 97.5 XC 600 triples came with cast high compression SLP heads on it and the better -04 Triple block. Best monoblock XLT engine you can get basically!
Clean 97. You don't see many of them. Between the 600 and 700, I would say the 600 is the one too find. I was wondering about the sway bar setup. Thanks for the explanation.
I love it!!! I just bought a 98 XC 600...Im a huge wedge fan...new subscriber. great video...I could watch you walk around and blabber about her all night...HAHAHA...
I just bought a 1997 polaris indy xc 600 twin high performance with the red head. looks the same as yours but mine has the rear light that wraps around the back of the seat. I was wondering where i could get a top end rebuild kit with pistons, rings, gaskets. Every time i look it up it comes back with triple parts. Thanks Der Guy.
Hey Joseph, does the manufactured date say 1997 or 1996? With a wraparound taillight there are good odds it is a 1998 model year sled which is manufactured in 1997. Either way, the top end kit for a 1997 and 1998 XC 600 twin should interchange. Feel free to send me a message if you'd like more assistance identifying your machine. Take care
@@rumrivertriples4073 What do you think about that sled and motor??? Are they reliable? I been riding my 1997 polaris indy supersport 488 Ported and polished jetted and she was running with the rotax 500 all winter no problem tell about 75mph then the rotax would pull away. what kind of power does that XC600 have? Thanks Der Guy.
@@rumrivertriples4073 the 97 hood was a white but the graphics were different on them. That's a 97 seat and seat cover. The 98s had the tail light that wrapped around both sides of the seat
@@kendallbyrne2788 the '97 Twins actually have the same hood graphics as the 98's. You may be thinking of the more common 97 XC 600 Triple which does have slightly different graphics.
That is an awesome 97!! Had a 98 XC 6. Below is a copy of a post from a few years ago detailing what I found to be the best set-up for my 98 XC 6. I spent a lot of time trying different clutching, jetting, and suspension set-ups to get it where I like it. BTW: this is usually the case with most of the sleds I've had. Mine had 3900+ miles when I sold it. If the water/oil pump belt hasn't been replaced recently, do it. The 98 XC6 has a hotter ignition curve than later models, not sure about 97s, in that there is an area around 6000-6500 where you feel a large surge in power. Replacing the rear skid with Fox shocks is a HUGE improvement but for a cheaper fix you can replace the front skid coil spring with a Polaris part #7041919-067. This is a variable rate 160 lb. spring compared to the 200 lb. spring that was stock. Here is how I set-up mine for the trails. 195lb. rider, 900'-1000' elevation good for -10* F #38 pilot jets 6.0 slides (stock XC 7) (The factory replaced the original 6.5 slides and #45 pilots with 5.5 slides and #38 pilots. I found the 5.5 took too much of the responsiveness away and that the 6.0 slides worked best for me.) 178 mains (for long WOT runs use 182s) 1.5 turns on the air screws I adjusted these daily with temp changes as the Keihin carbs are very finicky. As little as 1/8 turn makes a big difference. SLP Boost Bottle SLP Power Packs in carbs (helps low end throttle response) V-Force reeds (a good improvement on most Polaris big block twins) Polaris almond/gold primary spring Polaris 10-60 weights Polaris R12 helix HSP orange secondary spring #3 hole Stock 22/40 gears Wilwood master cylinder from an AC ZR 600. Adapter for Polaris brake line available from Wahl Bros. Racing. 3" riser for handle bars Fox shocks from a 98 XCR 440 all the way around I also moved (re-drilled) the front torque arm mounting holes in the tunnel up 7/8" (closer to the seat) like 98 XCR 440s and 121" Gen II sleds. Better attack angle for the track, smoother ride, and flatter cornering.
Thanks Todd, I actually have seen your post before and have it saved to my laptop. I am slowly getting it tuned in for my riding style and really enjoy riding it whenever the conditions are right!
That is a 1998 not a 97 the 97‘s were triples and I don’t believe they were liberty engines. But that is a 98 not a 97 also the hoods are different that is one very big thing to.
I need this sled in my garage! 😂
I'm a long way from Alaska Garrett!
Me too
How do you take the trailing arm out of the Snowmobile?
I have the 97 XC 600 Triple, which I think is more rare. Being the only year an XC came with a triple, also the mid year 97.5 XC 600 triples came with cast high compression SLP heads on it and the better -04 Triple block. Best monoblock XLT engine you can get basically!
Man when I was a teen this was/is my dream sled
Clean 97. You don't see many of them. Between the 600 and 700, I would say the 600 is the one too find.
I was wondering about the sway bar setup. Thanks for the explanation.
Thanks Tom, I agree the 600 is the more rare of the two although I wouldn't sneeze at finding a 700 either in good condition.
The only difference I can see from your 97 to my 98 is your has red pinstripe and mine has blue. Beautiful sled man!
Nice 97😎
I have a 98 Xc 700, great sleds
I love it!!! I just bought a 98 XC 600...Im a huge wedge fan...new subscriber. great video...I could watch you walk around and blabber about her all night...HAHAHA...
I have a 98 xc600
The heads have been polished and ported
It has a 144 2.5 track
And slp swin pipes
With ohlins all the way around
FWIW, on my 98 XC7 I used the Magura master and braided line from the 98 XCR440. Direct fit and much better.
Awesome old wedge.
what a beauty!!
Super awesome sled!
What size adapter did you need for the Wilwood swap?
Looks like you have some nice Iron bud!!
Thank you! Slowly getting my fleet to where I always envisioned it!
Love it!
Lol….that’s the Wiseco knock. They need to be warmed up a lot or throw them in the trash and get a good cast piston. I like pro-x
I just bought a 1997 polaris indy xc 600 twin high performance with the red head. looks the same as yours but mine has the rear light that wraps around the back of the seat. I was wondering where i could get a top end rebuild kit with pistons, rings, gaskets. Every time i look it up it comes back with triple parts. Thanks Der Guy.
Hey Joseph, does the manufactured date say 1997 or 1996? With a wraparound taillight there are good odds it is a 1998 model year sled which is manufactured in 1997. Either way, the top end kit for a 1997 and 1998 XC 600 twin should interchange. Feel free to send me a message if you'd like more assistance identifying your machine. Take care
@@rumrivertriples4073 1997.
@@rumrivertriples4073 What do you think about that sled and motor??? Are they reliable? I been riding my 1997 polaris indy supersport 488 Ported and polished jetted and she was running with the rotax 500 all winter no problem tell about 75mph then the rotax would pull away. what kind of power does that XC600 have? Thanks Der Guy.
@@rumrivertriples4073 There is no thermostat in the sled. Do they not need one? If so do you have a part number so i can order one?
That's without a doubt a 98 hood!
What makes you say that?
@@rumrivertriples4073 the 97 hood was a white but the graphics were different on them. That's a 97 seat and seat cover. The 98s had the tail light that wrapped around both sides of the seat
@@kendallbyrne2788 the '97 Twins actually have the same hood graphics as the 98's. You may be thinking of the more common 97 XC 600 Triple which does have slightly different graphics.
@@rumrivertriples4073 oh yea I think your right
That is an awesome 97!!
Had a 98 XC 6.
Below is a copy of a post from a few years ago detailing what I found to be the best set-up for my 98 XC 6.
I spent a lot of time trying different clutching, jetting, and suspension set-ups to get it where I like it. BTW: this is usually the case with most of the sleds I've had. Mine had 3900+ miles when I sold it. If the water/oil pump belt hasn't been replaced recently, do it. The 98 XC6 has a hotter ignition curve than later models, not sure about 97s, in that there is an area around 6000-6500 where you feel a large surge in power. Replacing the rear skid with Fox shocks is a HUGE improvement but for a cheaper fix you can replace the front skid coil spring with a Polaris part #7041919-067. This is a variable rate 160 lb. spring compared to the 200 lb. spring that was stock. Here is how I set-up mine for the trails. 195lb. rider, 900'-1000' elevation good for -10* F
#38 pilot jets
6.0 slides (stock XC 7)
(The factory replaced the original 6.5 slides and #45 pilots with 5.5 slides and #38 pilots. I found the 5.5 took too much of the responsiveness away and that the 6.0 slides worked best for me.)
178 mains (for long WOT runs use 182s)
1.5 turns on the air screws
I adjusted these daily with temp changes as the Keihin carbs are very finicky. As little as 1/8 turn makes a big difference.
SLP Boost Bottle
SLP Power Packs in carbs (helps low end throttle response)
V-Force reeds (a good improvement on most Polaris big block twins)
Polaris almond/gold primary spring
Polaris 10-60 weights
Polaris R12 helix
HSP orange secondary spring #3 hole
Stock 22/40 gears
Wilwood master cylinder from an AC ZR 600. Adapter for Polaris brake line available from Wahl Bros. Racing.
3" riser for handle bars
Fox shocks from a 98 XCR 440 all the way around
I also moved (re-drilled) the front torque arm mounting holes in the tunnel up 7/8" (closer to the seat) like 98 XCR 440s and 121" Gen II sleds. Better attack angle for the track, smoother ride, and flatter cornering.
Thanks Todd, I actually have seen your post before and have it saved to my laptop. I am slowly getting it tuned in for my riding style and really enjoy riding it whenever the conditions are right!
Lol come pay me a visit I'll show you a messy shop. 😂😂
I don't have the square footage to be messy! Ha I'll have to stop over sometime this summer
@@rumrivertriples4073 anytime Jim. Swing by in the old ford pickup. I've had couple of them sweet 70s ford trucks myself.
@@toddclyne3493 right on, when the weather gets nice I'll shoot you a message and head over in some old Iron.
That is a 1998 not a 97 the 97‘s were triples and I don’t believe they were liberty engines. But that is a 98 not a 97 also the hoods are different that is one very big thing to.
If it's a twin it's a 98
Sorry, that is not true.
You weren't paying attention,it's a limited build 97 now you look like an idiot.