Help with my "new to me" polaris??

[new2busa]

Guys, I just picked up a 97 Storm 800. I need to change the rope for the pull start, and do a service. I have no idea where to start. I see where the rope went, but I'm afraid to pull it apart. Is it just nylon rope? And, just change the oil and plugs for service?

[Geleta]

shouldnt be too hard if you are handy. probably just like a chainsay only bigger...no oil change=two stroke

[new2busa]

shouldnt be too hard if you are handy. probably just like a chainsay only bigger...no oil change=two stroke

thanks...i meant the gear oil...i shoulda been more specific. it definately needs changed though...looks nasty. put a new rope on today and it fired right up...thanks.

[snapper]

Yes, change the gear oil and grease the suspension...Also look for any cracks on the welds on the suspension parts I had this problem with my 98 XC700

[new2busa]

thanks...i need to get the battery light off as well....lights and guages work but the light is on

[probuzz]

check the sliders too,plastic pieces between rails and track. tend to wear thin near the upcurve in front. also won't hurt to loosen the track ,block up the rear n check the idler wheels for spin . much better to find bad stuff in your garage than out on the trail :thumbsup

[Spam16v]

anything that old, pull the whole skidframe and put new bearings in everything including the front drive axle. trust me....

[new2busa]

i took it for a quick spin, this morning...there was just barely enough snow. seems to sputter at low throttle...definitely gonna needs carbs cleaned too...thats not for me...gonna have to find someone to service it