Here's the deal, traded a "kid's" rifle for a 95 Vmax 500 LE in fair to decent shape. Good deal in my opinion. I have researched the hell out of mods and upgrades and the rear suspension is first on my list after having ridden this tank a few times. Went out and bought a complete 97 Ultra to rob the xtra-10 out of and finished parting it out. Then I stumbled across a 97 XTC 600 for $150. The XTC has "lost spark" but has a brand new studded track under it and is in good conditon with upgraded skis. The rear suspension has a new shock installed and looks nice. So I have two questions, but might turn into three. 1st, do I swap in the 97 XTC skid under the 95 (I really like the looks of the 95 over the 97) instead of the xtra-10? Is the XTC skid a direct bolt on, no new holes? 2nd, do I try and fix the 97 XTC for the spark problem if thats indeed what it is? Obviously I will check compression, the XTC has 4500 miles on it. I am leaning towards putting the 97 skid under the 95 and also robbing the skis of the 97. 3rd question is do you think I could even swap the 600 motor into the 95 chassis? I would assume the twins didn't change much from 95 to 97? Any and all comments are appreciated!
Devilin AblueDress!
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Stick with original plan to Xtra 10 in 95, some guys have put Xtra 10-12 or others in the 97+ pro-action sleds. Not worth the work IMO putting 97 xtc skid in 95. As far a xtc engine in 95....NOT a direct bolt in, some guys have said it flat out wont work, I believe anything is possible if you want to do all the work. Xtc for $150 is a smoking deal from the sounds of it. I would entertain figuring out whats wrong with it and having 2 sleds.
shaggyzr2
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That 97 will have a much better ride up front compared to the old TSS suspension. riding position is much more comfortable too, the old vmax seats were way too low. I was out riding with a friend the other day, he has a 94 vmax 600, I have a 97 sx700, we traded sleds for a little while, I couldn't wait to get back on my 97.
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Ya can't find a 96 XT for parts can ya.
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X2, here's your long travel skid for your 1995. And also your long travel adjustable front struts if it's a 600cc XT.
Thanks for the input! I am definitely leaning towards owning two sleds, just have to convince the wife I need another toy. Now I just have to find a way to fit the polaris plastic skis onto the pogo sled...
shaggyzr2
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Having 2 sleds is nice, one breaks down, you always have something else to ride.
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Wait till winter is over and send the shocks into Pioneer for rebuild to xt specs. A whole lot less hassle going that route.