@@thatalaskaguy Same here. I am still surprised at how smooth it is on acceleration. I was surprised last winter when I was able to hold 70 in fresh snow "breaking trail" at the airport. Due to some darting issues, I don't usually go much over 50-55 on groomed trails. There is a lot more there, but I don't want to pile her up, so I keep it reasonable out there. I am getting parts in to rebuild the front end before the snow flies around here...IF it actually does. Wisconsin "winters" have been a bit lacking lately. BTW, I am commenting from my "main" channel this time. There are a few videos of my Indy in a playlist on this one if interested.
@@NJP76 I always liked the feel of the liquid cooled Fujis. To me is was “Polaris power” as it really came on at the perfect RPM for climbing hills and breaking trail. I’m finding I’m now getting more interested in collecting older sleds of this era than wanting to buy new models.
@thatalaskaguy This is actually my first liquid cooled snowmobile. I was out of snowmobiling for around 20+ years. When I got out, liquid cooling was around, but fanners were still very mainstream. The right deal came along at the right time for this sled, and thus my re-entry into snowmobiling. I knew I missed it, but didn't realize how much I did until I got this Indy running and took my first ride on it. I feel the same as you about getting more into "older" sleds. If you ask me, the newer stuff is just plain ugly. I know many will disagree with me, but I just find very little appealing about "modern" machines. Not just the ugly factor, but my God the prices! I could mortgage a small house for less, LOL. I mean I know snowmobiling can get expensive, but man...... Currently, this Indy is the only sled I have, but would love to pick up a one-lunger sled someday. If only I could get my hands on a Yamaha Bravo or Enticer 250, that would make my day. @@thatalaskaguy
😀 We had ridden fatbikes on my groomed trail last week and I couldn’t believe how scoured out everything was after the wind storm. I was able to stay on just enough old snow to avoid the rocks and gravel.
I used to have that sled when i was a kid. Brother got it first then me. Took a pounding and i still see it around to this day...hard to kill a 92 indy 440 liquid
Yes sir definitely I travel about 15 to 25 on my logging and trapline trips and viewing the mountains never gets old and where everything makes sense to me😁👍
Dude glad to see these sleds being brought back to working order. I am a partial to these wedge indy sleds. I just got done greasing my sled front to back. Changed a few bearings and repacked the rest with grease.😁
Much quicker to just squirt a bit of fuel mix into the plug holes. fire right up and fills the system in seconds. Works for me even if sleds have been sitting 2 seasons. Cheers.
It’s kind of funny that the guy I bought the 440 from did exactly that during the late summer to get one started. He had to R&R the plugs twice to get it to work. I’ve not tried it when it’s really cold out.
@@thatalaskaguy Sometimes you gotta do it twice. Lol. If you’re shy on the fuel. Still gotta be quicker than filling an air peg and fiddling with fuel lines. I loved watching you get her going though. My daughter has a 91 440 sport. I know the struggle. Lol
@@StefanMailey ha ha! Yeah, this season I just pulled on it like 15-20 times until it started. It wasn’t super cold out so not too much effort to get it going.
It ran really crisp today in the cold temperatures. It caught me by surprise that it pulled as hard as it did from around 30 mph to 80. It’s a fun sled to ride!
@@shanegiggie I forgot what a difference the cold temps made in how they ran! I really like how the power comes on with the 440. I’d love to have that motor in a more modern chassis. No power valves to clean, no pain in the ass and expensive CFI fuel filters to replace. No reeds to replace. Hell, I’ve never even had to replace the rubber carb boots on either the 440 or the Trail Indy.
A bit off topic Alaska Guy but wondering if you have ever adjusted the weight on your skis on your vk 540. Mine steers very heavy. might be fine on ice. My limiter strap appears to be on the most loose setting. Seems as though a tighter setting would put more pressure on skis. Any thoughts?
I’ve not changed anything from stock with the suspension. I was riding it yesterday in fresh snow and it took a lot of effort to turn the bars from side to side on a slow speed, winding trail in the woods. So far hasn’t bothered me enough to look into changing anything. I’d be concerned if I was to let the limiter strap out I’m the sled would push even worse in certain snow conditions at slow speed. If you tighten the limiter it will put more weight on the skis and cause it to steer even harder.
@@thatalaskaguy mine appears to be "let out" all the way. way too tough to steer compared to tundra 600 ACE. I need to take a closer look and see if it I can let it out any more.
I’ve never ridden Turnagain Pass. I’ve driven through there and watched videos but it’s like a 400 mile drive from me. I’m in Valdez so we have Thompson Pass. I’ve ridden by Hope back in the late 90’s, I think it was Resurrection Pass? It wasn’t too fun until we got to the end of the road or trail that we followed in. It was different riding than I was used to.
It may not be so very palatable to you. but I always just blow Hard and steady into the fuel tank and you can hold pressure on it and watch the fuel move.
I’ve tried it and yuck, I don’t like doing it that way. The best method is a primer but Ski-doo was the only brand that came stock with them. They are kind of a hassle to fit onto other brands.
@@JereMiah-tg8to thanks for the additional info. You’ve got a 440 fan cooled engine rather than the liquid cooled model that’s in mine. That’s good news! The Fuji fan motors are super reliable and run forever. It makes around 44 horsepower. Just be sure not to run it really hard when the temps are warm in the springtime or it could seize up by getting too hot. I did that on a 488 fan cooled motor. Otherwise it’ll provide years and years of reliable service.
@@ssnthe10s that’s good to hear but I don’t care for Facebook’s lack of privacy issues. I’m actually hoping they go out of business. I much preferred when all the sled info was on forums and easily searchable. Crazy how that was 10-15 years ago.
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That's where there in there elements, wether it's 40 above or 40 below, tons of snow or no snow they never let you down. I love them old Polaris.
You just can't beat those Fuji built engines. Man that thing is 30 years old !
It’s a fun sled to ride and the 440 ran really great in the cold temps later that day. It pulls pretty hard at full throttle past 30 mph. 😀
Awesome, I love them old Indy's. She sure sounds like a Polaris just sitting there ideling away.
They do have a rather unique tone to them. I love that sound as well.
@NJPSims I really like how the power comes on and just builds and builds as it revs out.
@@thatalaskaguy Same here. I am still surprised at how smooth it is on acceleration. I was surprised last winter when I was able to hold 70 in fresh snow "breaking trail" at the airport. Due to some darting issues, I don't usually go much over 50-55 on groomed trails. There is a lot more there, but I don't want to pile her up, so I keep it reasonable out there. I am getting parts in to rebuild the front end before the snow flies around here...IF it actually does. Wisconsin "winters" have been a bit lacking lately.
BTW, I am commenting from my "main" channel this time. There are a few videos of my Indy in a playlist on this one if interested.
@@NJP76 I always liked the feel of the liquid cooled Fujis. To me is was “Polaris power” as it really came on at the perfect RPM for climbing hills and breaking trail.
I’m finding I’m now getting more interested in collecting older sleds of this era than wanting to buy new models.
@thatalaskaguy This is actually my first liquid cooled snowmobile. I was out of snowmobiling for around 20+ years. When I got out, liquid cooling was around, but fanners were still very mainstream. The right deal came along at the right time for this sled, and thus my re-entry into snowmobiling. I knew I missed it, but didn't realize how much I did until I got this Indy running and took my first ride on it.
I feel the same as you about getting more into "older" sleds. If you ask me, the newer stuff is just plain ugly. I know many will disagree with me, but I just find very little appealing about "modern" machines. Not just the ugly factor, but my God the prices! I could mortgage a small house for less, LOL. I mean I know snowmobiling can get expensive, but man......
Currently, this Indy is the only sled I have, but would love to pick up a one-lunger sled someday. If only I could get my hands on a Yamaha Bravo or Enticer 250, that would make my day.
@@thatalaskaguy
Love the ending bro, “No Indy’s we’re hurt on this ride” 💀
😀 We had ridden fatbikes on my groomed trail last week and I couldn’t believe how scoured out everything was after the wind storm. I was able to stay on just enough old snow to avoid the rocks and gravel.
Great vid, my Indy Sport turned antique this year!
Indy Sports are great sleds. My brother had a brand new ‘90 model. The Fuji 340 engine is and was extremely reliable and ran forever.
I used to have that sled when i was a kid. Brother got it first then me. Took a pounding and i still see it around to this day...hard to kill a 92 indy 440 liquid
Lovely scenery
Yes sir definitely I travel about 15 to 25 on my logging and trapline trips and viewing the mountains never gets old and where everything makes sense to me😁👍
Just bought one of these for $500. She fired up second pull.
Nice! I really like how the 440 power revs out and keeps pulling.
Dude glad to see these sleds being brought back to working order. I am a partial to these wedge indy sleds.
I just got done greasing my sled front to back. Changed a few bearings and repacked the rest with grease.😁
I’ve got some new video ideas that’ll feature more of these types of Indy’s. I love the chassis and grew up with them when they were brand new.
Much quicker to just squirt a bit of fuel mix into the plug holes. fire right up and fills the system in seconds. Works for me even if sleds have been sitting 2 seasons. Cheers.
It’s kind of funny that the guy I bought the 440 from did exactly that during the late summer to get one started. He had to R&R the plugs twice to get it to work. I’ve not tried it when it’s really cold out.
@@thatalaskaguy Sometimes you gotta do it twice. Lol. If you’re shy on the fuel. Still gotta be quicker than filling an air peg and fiddling with fuel lines. I loved watching you get her going though. My daughter has a 91 440 sport. I know the struggle. Lol
@@StefanMailey ha ha! Yeah, this season I just pulled on it like 15-20 times until it started. It wasn’t super cold out so not too much effort to get it going.
@@thatalaskaguy Nice! Well. You got my subscription.. Cheers!
@@StefanMailey oh wow thanks! 😀
I have the 93 Polaris Indy 440 sks, almost hit 100mph today but the snow is powdery here.
It ran really crisp today in the cold temperatures. It caught me by surprise that it pulled as hard as it did from around 30 mph to 80. It’s a fun sled to ride!
@@thatalaskaguy My old 340 Indy Lite used too like it around 60-70 on a nice groomed trail. Nice crisp cold night they work the best.
@@shanegiggie I forgot what a difference the cold temps made in how they ran! I really like how the power comes on with the 440. I’d love to have that motor in a more modern chassis. No power valves to clean, no pain in the ass and expensive CFI fuel filters to replace. No reeds to replace. Hell, I’ve never even had to replace the rubber carb boots on either the 440 or the Trail Indy.
@@thatalaskaguy Nope, they're about as reliable as it gets.
@@shanegiggie definitely!
A bit off topic Alaska Guy but wondering if you have ever adjusted the weight on your skis on your vk 540. Mine steers very heavy. might be fine on ice. My limiter strap appears to be on the most loose setting. Seems as though a tighter setting would put more pressure on skis. Any thoughts?
I’ve not changed anything from stock with the suspension. I was riding it yesterday in fresh snow and it took a lot of effort to turn the bars from side to side on a slow speed, winding trail in the woods. So far hasn’t bothered me enough to look into changing anything. I’d be concerned if I was to let the limiter strap out I’m the sled would push even worse in certain snow conditions at slow speed. If you tighten the limiter it will put more weight on the skis and cause it to steer even harder.
@@thatalaskaguy mine appears to be "let out" all the way. way too tough to steer compared to tundra 600 ACE. I need to take a closer look and see if it I can let it out any more.
Do you ever ride up to Turnigan Arm? Pretty crazy snow fall this year
I’ve never ridden Turnagain Pass. I’ve driven through there and watched videos but it’s like a 400 mile drive from me. I’m in Valdez so we have Thompson Pass. I’ve ridden by Hope back in the late 90’s, I think it was Resurrection Pass? It wasn’t too fun until we got to the end of the road or trail that we followed in. It was different riding than I was used to.
It may not be so very palatable to you. but I always just blow Hard and steady into the fuel tank and you can hold pressure on it and watch the fuel move.
I’ve tried it and yuck, I don’t like doing it that way. The best method is a primer but Ski-doo was the only brand that came stock with them. They are kind of a hassle to fit onto other brands.
@@thatalaskaguy It is not for everyone, just breath in thru the nose and out thru the mouth.
Hey man, I have the same sled, but it reads sport on it, was wondering if you knew about any difference between the regular and the sport?
What year is your machine? Is it a 440?
@@thatalaskaguy 1992 Polaris indy 440 Sport
@@JereMiah-tg8to thanks for the additional info. You’ve got a 440 fan cooled engine rather than the liquid cooled model that’s in mine. That’s good news! The Fuji fan motors are super reliable and run forever. It makes around 44 horsepower. Just be sure not to run it really hard when the temps are warm in the springtime or it could seize up by getting too hot. I did that on a 488 fan cooled motor. Otherwise it’ll provide years and years of reliable service.
@@thatalaskaguy That’s pretty awesome, thanks alot for the info!
That's a sweet old Indy I dig the vintage early 90s tiger stripes on the hood! Are you on any of the Indy groups on Facebook?
Right on, thanks! Once we get more snow I’ll get it out again as it’s fun to ride. I’m not on Facebook.
@@thatalaskaguy oh ok. a lot of great info on those groups from Indy gurus.
@@ssnthe10s that’s good to hear but I don’t care for Facebook’s lack of privacy issues. I’m actually hoping they go out of business. I much preferred when all the sled info was on forums and easily searchable. Crazy how that was 10-15 years ago.
@@thatalaskaguy As do I honestly. The Forum days were Bar-none the best days of trading knowledge.
Hi I live in alaska in nome ak what about you
I'm in Valdez, we are getting a ton of snow this past February and now into March.
@@thatalaskaguy same