Hiya folks!

I just bought a 1988 Polaris trail, and I would appreciate any info on it, specification wise, what I should expect, etc...
Also, do I have to go to the dealer for a new hydraulic brake line? It is worn through in one spot and clearly needs replacing.
Does someone re-pop the seat covers and tank covers?


Thanks, I look forward to all responses!

I might add, it is a fan cooled....is it a 500cc? Thanks again!

They are good sleds, I have a 92 Indy-Trail 488 Fan, they used that same motor up until 2000, then it was replaced with the 550 fan.
Here is the spec's for the 1988
http://www.polarisman.com/site/DisplayMode...L&Year=1988

Thanks! Does anyone know if they are re-making the seat and tank covers in the original grey?

No one else knows anything? Weight? Horsepower? Bueller? bueller??

Seat cover is still available, $213 US. #2200739

From the dealer? Awesome!! thanks1

http://www.psep.biz/store/polaris_snowmobile_seat_covers.htm

$84.95 cheaper. Not sure of quality.

Weight is around 440#'s, hp is 56. Great sled, had a 87 for around 15 years.

I would really like to find the original colored seat if I can, so maybe a trip to the Polaris dealer is in order.

Any ideas on where to buy a brake line? Or should I just get one at the dealer?

I would get the brake line from a dealer as well. changing and bleeding the lines does not take that ong at all if all is in order on the braking system.

Dot 3 or 4 fluid for the brakes? Is there a bleeder screw on the caliper?

had my seat re-done, makes the sled look much better

Dot 3 & yes a bleeder on the caliper
I have the same sled still kicking. Beat the crap out of it for years. A nice light machine for banging around. Does not want to quit.
It just turned 25,000 miles two weeks ago