Good tips Streeter, the wire disconnect I didn't know about, learned something new. We had our first frosty mornings a few days ago, so now I'm waiting for those first flakes to fall, still praying for snow!! The pickup line in the tank is a big one that most people don't know about.
Thanks! The disconnect is a great troubleshooting option but can catch you by surprise if you’re not prepared. I’ve yet to work on a older sled that the pickup line hasn’t fallen off or was about to fall off.
@@StreetersGarage Not yet. I wasn't able to make it to the Big East show this year and my local show was canceled for this year. I was usually in November, but I am going to the Toronto Show this Saturday. It is a huge show so I hope it as good as last year! I need to start cranking out some videos soon.
What’s the first couple things to look at when bogs at 3/4 throttle starts first pull After spark plugs. I always run ethnol free gas. On 96 ultra. 1050 miles. Ran great last season
I’m going through my 93 Indy classic touring 500 and have put new lines on and noticed fuel in the pulse line. Installed new fuel pump and still same issue. So I believe it’s what you’re saying about fuel leaking through needle and seat. What’s the diagnosis for that..?
Ok. Have you drained the engine of fuel? You may have a build up in the case that’s left over from the original issue. Or worst case scenario, the carb is over fueling and filling the case. Pull the carbs. I have a comprehensive video on what you need to do to rebuild them.
@@StreetersGarage at work for another hour, got a buddy going through her right now but the mission is to locate both drain plugs & drain. Will update later 🙏
I took my newly purchased 2017 sled on test run and it did not skip a beat. It was about -5F and I parked it outside and a couple hours later I couldn't get it to start back up. I replaced plugs. I tried starter fluid. I tried pouring gas in the cylinders. I got spark when I pull the plugs out of the motor. And nothing is helping it to start. Im thinking it has got to be something with the spark plug wires. I'm not sure what to look into next.
@@StreetersGarage I forget, I'd have to check. I think I got a bad reading with it. I ended up taking it in to get diagnosed. It was a bad exhaust sensor that flooded the motor.
Hey there. I have a 340 indy lite touring 98 model. Do you have any advice for broken spark plug / ignition wires? Unfortunately it's not the cap end where the wire is snapped. Thank you in advance!!!
Any suggestions for a dead cylinder? Has 119 pounds of compression, carb is good (tried it on another sled and it ran fine) Can start the sled take the wire off of the dead cylinder and no change. Take the plug wire off of the other cylinder while running and it dies. New plug and plug boot on the dead cylinder. As far as I can tell it has spark.
Went to start my ‘00 XC500SP today but no start except with starter fluid. Ran perfectly when I winterized it in March, oh well. Not sure if my sled even has a fuel pump
You’ve given me some excellent troubleshooting tips. It was stored at an angle with not too much fuel so thought that might be it, but no. Next step it looks like fuel is going up to the shutoff valve but not coming out of it.@@StreetersGarage
@@CBCycles That’s odd. Typically if the vacuum is strong enough to get fuel to the shutoff, fuel should pass through it. Check for a blockage at the fuel shut off or take a piece of fuel hose and attach it to the other side of the valve and see if you can blow air into the tank. Listen for bubbles. 😀
So i have a issue where one pipe back fires and runs on 2 on a 1996 xcr 600 sp like just that one cylinder is set wrong for timing or something I've tried many things on her and curious what i could do to try and get it back on all 3 cylinders it got good fuel and spark?
My middle cylinder keeps cutting out just cleaned the carbs and adjusted the cables idles good but when I take off it bogs down but when I open her up it kicks in doing a 120 could of gone faster when the belt broke off lol what can I do with the middle carb to keep it running
It won't start because it's a POLARIS ! LOL Great video. What pick up line do you use ? I like this one " I’m not a photographer, but I can picture me and you together." Mark
3 things fuel tank line in side tank bad fuel pump film bypassing gas into the crank case or low compression im leaning tword the fuel tank line rotted off
@@StreetersGarage so what would cause that,, it's like the gas gets to the carbs and then just leaks from there and not getting to the motor,, would it be fuel pump, of so how do I determine that's my answer
You supposed to have filters on your air box... open cell foam filters... contact uni.... that sled is not quite right... regarding air intake for starters
Streeters Garage I have a bent control arm on one of mine, a 600 XC xlt, you have to remove the exhaust to get to the bolt, and it was the most painful thing to get off
Good tips Streeter, the wire disconnect I didn't know about, learned something new. We had our first frosty mornings a few days ago, so now I'm waiting for those first flakes to fall, still praying for snow!! The pickup line in the tank is a big one that most people don't know about.
Thanks!
The disconnect is a great troubleshooting option but can catch you by surprise if you’re not prepared.
I’ve yet to work on a older sled that the pickup line hasn’t fallen off or was about to fall off.
Very clean sled! Looks like new.
Thanks. I rode it twice and then sold it. Lol
It’s a pattern behavior around here. 🤣
Micro switches on the throttle can also cause no spark on all three. Adjusting the cables took care of my no start issue on my 98 XCR700
Absolutely correct
What is being referred to here "Micro switches on the throttle"?@@StreetersGarage
@@billrae4198 there’s a switch built into the throttle block that makes contact with the back of the throttle when at rest.
Thanks just saved me a massive headache for something simple
Awesome. Glad it helped you out!
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowlege with us.
You’re welcome
Awesome 😎 bro! I'm not so lost anymore!👍
Glad I could help and good luck!
Nice comprehensive video! Can't wait to start riding!
Thanks. It’ll be here before you know it. Have you been to any of the shows yet?
@@StreetersGarage
Not yet. I wasn't able to make it to the Big East show this year and my local show was canceled for this year. I was usually in November, but I am going to the Toronto Show this Saturday. It is a huge show so I hope it as good as last year! I need to start cranking out some videos soon.
Paisteboy I went to the New Hampshire show on Columbus Day weekend. Picked up some new gear for my daughter which is an annual activity at this point.
@@StreetersGarage
Cool. I love going to snowmobile shows. Although I usually spend too much money. lol.
It’s funny how that happens. 😀
Beautiful ultra!
Nice thanks ,I m working an a 80ies bombardier tortox and it does not have a ignition key
Ok. Not too familiar with those. Typically you should be able to unplug the harness from the back of the switch and it should bypass it.
The black wire coming out of the harness by the coils. where does that connect to? Mine is broke and cant see where it connects. I know its a ground.
There's a bolt that it connects too up by the coolant rail on the PTO end.
Is Tygon the appropriate fuel line for inside the fuel tank. Thanks great information 👍
It will last about 2-3 years before it needs to be replaced.
What’s the first couple things to look at when bogs at 3/4 throttle starts first pull
After spark plugs. I always run ethnol free gas. On 96 ultra. 1050 miles. Ran great last season
Fuel delivery issue.
I’m going through my 93 Indy classic touring 500 and have put new lines on and noticed fuel in the pulse line. Installed new fuel pump and still same issue. So I believe it’s what you’re saying about fuel leaking through needle and seat. What’s the diagnosis for that..?
Ok. Have you drained the engine of fuel? You may have a build up in the case that’s left over from the original issue.
Or worst case scenario, the carb is over fueling and filling the case. Pull the carbs. I have a comprehensive video on what you need to do to rebuild them.
@@StreetersGarage at work for another hour, got a buddy going through her right now but the mission is to locate both drain plugs & drain. Will update later 🙏
They’re located on the exhaust side. One per side. On the lower part of the case. 10 MM.
Don’t drop them under the engine. 😀
@@StreetersGarage after weeks of work and some money spent tested compression again and cylinder 2 is low. Blown motor :(
Relatively easy fix. Purchase a top end kit and you’ll be good to go. The 500 engine is pretty easy to rebuild.
I took my newly purchased 2017 sled on test run and it did not skip a beat. It was about -5F and I parked it outside and a couple hours later I couldn't get it to start back up. I replaced plugs. I tried starter fluid. I tried pouring gas in the cylinders. I got spark when I pull the plugs out of the motor. And nothing is helping it to start. Im thinking it has got to be something with the spark plug wires. I'm not sure what to look into next.
What model sled?
@@StreetersGarage 2017 zr 800. I checked compression and both cylinders were low. I think I'm gonna need a new top end.
@drakeschlosser8323 what compression tester did you use? Was it a HF with the flexible hose?
@@StreetersGarage I forget, I'd have to check. I think I got a bad reading with it. I ended up taking it in to get diagnosed. It was a bad exhaust sensor that flooded the motor.
Great video 👍👍
Thanks!
Hey there. I have a 340 indy lite touring 98 model. Do you have any advice for broken spark plug / ignition wires? Unfortunately it's not the cap end where the wire is snapped. Thank you in advance!!!
Only thing you can do is to replace it.
Any idea why a solenoid keeps dying. 98 Polaris indy light 340. My electric start only worked a few times after putting a new one in.
First guess is that you have a bad ground somewhere
Any suggestions for a dead cylinder? Has 119 pounds of compression, carb is good (tried it on another sled and it ran fine) Can start the sled take the wire off of the dead cylinder and no change. Take the plug wire off of the other cylinder while running and it dies. New plug and plug boot on the dead cylinder. As far as I can tell it has spark.
What model sled?
@@StreetersGarage 1997 polaris indy sport
Pull the drain plug and make sure the case isn’t flooded with gas.
@@StreetersGarage done that already. I have even looked in to make sure the piston skirt wasn't broken.
Does the cylinder fire if you put gas in it?
Went to start my ‘00 XC500SP today but no start except with starter fluid. Ran perfectly when I winterized it in March, oh well. Not sure if my sled even has a fuel pump
Yes. Definitely has a fuel pump.
You’ve given me some excellent troubleshooting tips. It was stored at an angle with not too much fuel so thought that might be it, but no. Next step it looks like fuel is going up to the shutoff valve but not coming out of it.@@StreetersGarage
@@CBCycles That’s odd. Typically if the vacuum is strong enough to get fuel to the shutoff, fuel should pass through it.
Check for a blockage at the fuel shut off or take a piece of fuel hose and attach it to the other side of the valve and see if you can blow air into the tank. Listen for bubbles. 😀
May have found the cause - the pickup hose inside the gas tank is disconnected, no fuel flow if tank half empty. Parts on order.@@StreetersGarage
@CBCycles That would definitely do it.
I have also found pulling too hard will not help it start. A mechanic showed me this trick he stressed not to strain pulling.
What’s the thought process on not pulling it over too hard?
Mine starts up with one pull dont even have to pull hard just a soft pull
So i have a issue where one pipe back fires and runs on 2 on a 1996 xcr 600 sp like just that one cylinder is set wrong for timing or something I've tried many things on her and curious what i could do to try and get it back on all 3 cylinders it got good fuel and spark?
could be a bad coil. try moving them around and see if the condition follows the coil
Is there a way to bypass the cdi box or jump it
Cdi is required to provide spark.
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Is there a way to just unplugg the kill switch but I can use the key to turn it off?
Yes. Unplug the 3 wire connector at the throttle block.
My middle cylinder keeps cutting out just cleaned the carbs and adjusted the cables idles good but when I take off it bogs down but when I open her up it kicks in doing a 120 could of gone faster when the belt broke off lol what can I do with the middle carb to keep it running
too much fuel
I got her going but I'm still breaking belts lol what's the right belt for the indy ultra sp 680 or 700 triple
Check your torque stop and engine strap on the pto. It likes to break on the ultra.
Is this sled just like the 1992 polaris indy 500 efi
No
not even close 500 is a twin this is a 680 triple
A xlt is closer in displacement. I think it's a 598cc
It won't start because it's a POLARIS ! LOL Great video. What pick up line do you use ? I like this one " I’m not a photographer, but I can picture me and you together." Mark
Pretty much. Lol
Mine starts but won't idle starting to think it's my throttle cable
James Munroe More than likely it’s the pilot jets in the carbs.
Everything you said in this video I’ve already checked before watching the video and my 91 Indy sks 500 still won’t start
Has spark?
Are those 680 flywheel are pain to take off like the 600 and what the best way to take them of anyone know plz
Yes and buy the SLP flywheel puller to make it easy.
If I disconnect the wire and it starts what about replace
Throttle safety switch, key switch or kill switch. It’s one of the 3. Just have to figure out what one.
3 things fuel tank line in side tank bad fuel pump film bypassing gas into the crank case or low compression im leaning tword the fuel tank line rotted off
Yep. That would be the first thing I d check.
what happens when u dont have fuel going to the plugs , i have spark ,,, totaly cleaned carbs but all it does is leak and doesnt start
Floats are stuck.
Check out my Indy 500 carb cleaning video. It’ll walk you through the entire process
@@StreetersGarage I've cleaned all jets, and floats are not sticking, that was my first thought
Fuel is coming out of the vents or coming out of the main jet when the sled is not running?
@@StreetersGarage so what would cause that,, it's like the gas gets to the carbs and then just leaks from there and not getting to the motor,, would it be fuel pump, of so how do I determine that's my answer
You supposed to have filters on your air box... open cell foam filters... contact uni.... that sled is not quite right... regarding air intake for starters
Ok
Triples are a curse lol
They are. It’s the equivalent of dating a stripper. Lots of work and agony for small moments of pleasure. Lol
Streeters Garage I have a bent control arm on one of mine, a 600 XC xlt, you have to remove the exhaust to get to the bolt, and it was the most painful thing to get off
A L O N E Anderson Trailing Arm Bolt?
Streeters Garage Nope, found out that the arm screws on and off lol
I know I’m ALONE. Ok. You’re talking about the radius rods.
how to know you have a pulse on the pump ???? anyone ?????
Vacuum gauge.
take line off carbs and pull sled over if gas dribbles out your pump is good
@@kennethallison2168 there gone. dont have them no more. but thanks for respones
Uhhhmm.
You can do better than that. That’s the best you have ?
How does it feel to be named after a store that sells baby clothes?