It's been half a lifetime since we did Storm updates by the gross year after year, but IIRC the updated '95 cylinders used the same nicasil cylinder as the stock '96 Storm and the same 'C' series pistons, not that any of it is going to be easy to find anymore. The pressurized cooling system update was important too on those, but doubt you'd find the parts still if it hadn't been done way back when. Took some work to match the mach-z and thunderchickens, but we managed to have some fast 1000ft Storm's in the stable over the years. Nice to see survivors still around.
Todd, love watching your content, it’s like revisiting my sledding past. Stimulated me personally getting a vintage sled…97 xcr red rocket… still trying to track down a few parts to get it complete, wonder if you know anyone that would have nos or good condition parts available for this sled… keep those triples greasy!
The first time I seen an Ultra. I notice the carb boots were different location and the water pump gear driven different location vs the belt driven pump above starter. I begin to gravitate from the triples to liberty twins. when i first seen Polaris new CRC front suspension i was sold. The IFS bolt snap on older wedge it was not a hassle to get out but if it was rusted and seized heat or drill the bolt out. The gen II 800 triple crc front suspension was pretty cool
Great finds guys! Sounds like Taylor sold his Red Rocket. Wonder what he did with that 92 650 Pumpkin he had on the trailer in the first video? Awesome seeing a true survivor Ultra! Cheers guys 🍻🍻🍻
Man ,I wish I could bump into a deal like that . Nice sleds!! Those old muscle wedges go for a lot around me , unless it's an XLT , those are pretty reasonable.
It is hard in a "comment section", But I would love for you to school me on the Ultras. People say: They are heavy, not much for HP gain...etc, ect. I always loved their looks and sound.
I would say the 97 ultra sp. It's an extra 10 single pipe. I own one and it's a real trail friendly sled. My 22 year old daughter rides it when I'm not.
I didnt realize some years were 1yr only parts.........im looking at a 1993 750 storm. Its super clean but id imagine parts are few and far between forntgat one too. Your thoughts? Thanks for all the great content!!
That ultra made it to 2024 without seeing road salt now she’s taking a cross country trip. I’m sure he’s gonna give it a bath when he gets home but still
My 98 XCR 440 only had 10 less hp than that 96 ultra in stock form. It would eat stock XLTs for breakfast but im guessing his XLT with a turbo would have handed my 98 its ass 😂
