The Legend of Polaris tells the story of the first 50 years of Polaris, their struggle to survive, their ascent to the top of the snowmobile market, and their forays into other markets. Polaris Indy Sport 440 Carburetor Carb Repair Rebuild Kit 1993 1994 1995. 1995 Polaris 440 Liquid Cooled Snowmobile engine, Shipping Available. But snowmobiles remain at the heart of the Polaris Industries company. Polaris Indy Sport Touring 440, 1995-1999, Rear Suspension, Rear Hydraulic Shock. Throughout the 1990's and the new millenium, Polaris continued to broaden it's product line, introducing Victory Motorcycles, Personal Watercraft (since discontinued), and broadening their ATV line. It was name Snowmobile of the Decade, and is still produced today. In 1985 they produced their first All-Terrain Vehicle, and in 1989 they introduced the Indy 500, which quickly became a legendary model. In 1980, a group of Polaris managers and investors bought Polaris from Textron, who had bought the company in the late 1960's. Fits Polaris: All Generation II Chassis All years (New Gen / Evolved) 1997-98 Indy 440. As other manufacturers fell out of the game, Polaris continued to innovate, designing or improving upon such features as liquid cooled engines and independent fron suspension. Snowmobiling reached a peak in popularity in the late 1960's and early 1970's, and Polaris led the way. Buy OEM Parts for Polaris, Snowmobile, 1999 Chat Now Honda Yamaha. With some credit extensions, Polaris was able to get back on track with their Mustang and Colt models. After a successful test in Alaska (that nearly cost two employees their lives), they started selling the sled-and nearly bankrupt the company when components of the sleds failed and they failed to maintain traction on the snow in the lower 48 states. In 1963, Polaris built their first front-engined snowmobile, designed more for recreation, called the Comet. They envisioned selling the machines to trappers, utility companies, and others who needed access to remote areas during winter. After selling the first model to make payroll, they continued to build what they called Sno-Travelers, which were larger than modern snowmobiles and could carry several people.
1999 Polaris Indy XLT classic 600cc 1,800 (bos > metro west ) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. If you are a vendor/MFG and you want to offer an EXCLUSIVE "SnoWestOnline ONLY" promotion that is exclusive to snowest readers, please contact me and you'll be able to put it up in the Polaris forums.Īlso, before any vendors/mfgs get all "riled up" over this know that the moderators are strictly volunteers and do not receive a dime from any advertising $$ spent on this site.Īs ALWAYS, since DAY ONE of me becoming a moderator, I have pioneered, supported and encouraged vendors and mfgs in getting the word out to our readers with "New Product Announcements.įrom this point on, all vendors/mfg's promoting Pre-Season tiered sales programs, in the Polaris Forums, that are not paid advertisers will be appropriately moved to the swapmeet section of the forums.In the winter of 1955, several men at a farm equipment shop in Roseau, Minnesota, took a grain elevator belt and some pieces of an old Chevy and built their first snowmobile. 1991/1992 Polaris indy 440 1,200 (Keene ) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. as a member, you are welcome to do that as long as you are not attached to the business of the vendor or Mfg.
If a members wants to become a group buy manager, maintain a thread and collect the funds and negotiate a group buy. Here is an example of a viable "Group Buy"Ī promotion that has the words "Group Buy" in the title is still a promotion, and from the rules that were handed down to me by Harris Publications is that non-advertisers cannot run promotions or open sales programs on the forums outside of the swapmeet. That member then uses those orders to negotiate a better price with the Vendor/Mfg for HIS/HER "Group" of buyers. I've received emails and PM's asking me about "Group Buys" and promotions.Ī Group Buy here on would be a situation where a normal member (non vendor or mfg) personally collects orders from other members. Search 1999 Polaris Snowmobiles parts fiche, then contact Premier Polaris in.