1996 polaris indy 440 liquid cooled
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The suspension uses Nitrex shocks, and gives 10 inches of travel. However, the Super Sport did corner flat.
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There are few machines in Polaris’ lineup that still use trailing arms, and it’s a testament to how quickly things change - and become dated. We did notice some dartyness on straight stretches, though. The plastic skis track straight, and the cornering is smooth and predictable.
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The difference is in the shocks: the F570 gets basic hydraulic twin tube shocks (the liquid-cooled F5 has them, too.) While it’s the cheaper shock, it still provides a quality ride. The F570 uses the AWS VII double wishbone A-arms - the same suspension used on all F machines.
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It gives enough power to make one forget it’s a fan, and even gives a little punch when held wide open. The good news is that it works, it’s dependable and it’s not a dog. The engine reaches the top of its rpm range at 7000 and the horsepower rating is 55. It’s a twin-cylinder powerplant with cylinder reed induction. It’s not new, nor did it get any upgrades for 2007. There’s nothing too exciting about Ski-Doo’s 553cc fan-cooled engine. It’s not the engine on this machine that will disappoint, as it’s the machine’s best feature. Performance-wise, it’s on par with the MX Z in terms of power. This is also a case of longevity-equals-reliability, and this engine has been in the Polaris lineup since the 1999 model year. The Super Sport’s engine is a 544cc domestic-built fan that’s unchanged since 2006, the year it got the NiCaSil-lined cylinders for durability. As a side note, all plastic panels are removable, which provides good access to the engine area. Compared to the other two machines, overall power seems behind the other two - as if it was down a bit on zip. It’s rated at 60 hp, a figure that was lowered with the 2007 addition of some cleaner-burning technology. This 570 Gen II fan engine is the same upgraded version found in last year’s Z570. The body may be new, but the heart is not. This sled is definitely for the image-conscious. The machine comes in a yellow/black scheme, which is only one shade away from the yellow/slate graphics on the liquid-cooled models. If you want to blend into the MX Z crowd, but do it with a significantly lower price tag, this machine will not out you until a long, straight stretch (or close examination of the decals). (Think Scorpion Stingerette, metal flake and all).Įver since it became a part of the MX Z REV-chassis fold, the fan-cooled machines have looked just like their larger-displacement counterparts. If Polaris really wants to turn a woman’s head, it needs to try harder. However, this attempt at creating female appeal looks like an afterthought - four pink IQ flame decals slapped onto a dull black chassis. We understand the concept of marketing to the female market, and one peek at women’s gear confirms that pink is all the rage. We didn’t expect it to get worse - but it did.
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It still has that look, from the Pro X2 seat to the short windshield to the trailing arms. Last year, we called this machine a botched plastic surgery, with its assortment of miscellaneous parts. Despite the angular graphics, the look of the sled is more “wind tunnel approved” rather than “attack.” This F look, with the flowing lines and rounded nose, has received much love it/hate it critique since introduced for 2007. It comes in three color combos, with the primary influences as black, green or orange. With the change to the Twin Spar chassis, the look of this sled had gone from dated to “date me.” This has the same lines, the same style and the identical graphics package to the liquid-cooled F machines. Rear Suspension: EDGE, Nitrex shocks, 13.9 inches of travelīonus Features: Electronic reverse, hand guards, hand and thumb warmers Rear Suspension: SC-4, HPG Take-Apart shocks, 15 inches of travelīonus Features: Pilot 5.7 dual-runner skis, speedometer, tach, Rip Saw track, steel-braided brake line, RER electronic reverse, race-style seatįront Suspension: EDGE, Nitrex shocks,10 inches of travel Optional mirrors, high windshield, tether switch, spark plug holders, hitchįront Suspension: RAS, HPG Clicker Take-Apart shocks, 9 inches of travel Bonus Features: Electric start, mechanical reverse, large storage area.