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Putting Together a tool kit. Are Polaris sleds still both SAE and Metric bolts?

14K views 38 replies 25 participants last post by  Paul_Aris  
#1 ·
I'm putting together a tool kit for my new XCR 850 I have ordered and I'm not sure if it's both. I don't currently have a Poo right now so I can't just go out to the barn and check. Thanks
 
#9 ·
Heres my kit.
A set of wrenches ranging from 10mm to 15mm. Has a locking box they sit into so thats a plus.
A double ended 9/16 one end and 1/2 the other. Because past polaris sleds need that size.
1/8th allen.
7/16 wrench.
Zip ties.
Fuses.
Wire cutter/crimper with butt splices and extra wire.
Flat head and philips screw driver.
A T-40 already comes with the sleds apart pf the spark plug wrench.

Newer sleds I would have a relay spare or two.

These sleds mostly use a 10mm, 13mm, or a 15mm.
 
#15 ·
Yep I carry a tow strap. I'm looking into a heavier duty rear bumper too. Not sure what's available yet? I've had friends ruin there rear bumper towing someone. Rick are they still putting poor quality relays in like my 2017?
 
#20 ·
I carry these:
Kit includes:
Lightweight Wrench Metric – Open End/Box End
8, 10, 13, 15,
Lightweight Wrench SAE – Open End/Box End
7/16”, 9/16”
¼” Ratchet
¼ x 3/8” adapter
Allen Wrench Set – Folding Metric
6 in 1 Screw Driver
6” Crescent Wrench
“L” Allen Wrench 6mm
“L” Allen Wrench 4mm
15mm 3/8 Deepwell Socket
13mm 3/8 socket
17mm 3/8 socket
7/16” ¼” drive Deepwell socket
8mm ¼” drive socket
10mm ¼” drive socket
 
#25 ·
after 25 years of sitting unused in my toolkit, I finally found use for my 15mm spanner, lol.

I believe the primary still uses SAE for the weight bolts, 1/8" allen + 3/8" wrench.
 
#28 ·
I have two questions:

1. What spare relays are you all bringing along? Seems like a good idea but I don't know what to buy.
2. I have a very nice snowmobile specific tow strap I like but it's a bit bulky. I'd like to mount it under the hood somewhere but I'm concerned about pipe heat. Anybody ever do anything like this or suggest a spot? I go the idea from watching video of the Baja 1000. The tow strap was zip tied to the dash in a way that it wasn't going anywhere until it was needed. Made a lot of sense to me.
 
#34 ·
i carry a bic lighter, a cell phone, and a hand gun. all the tools i need. if i break down and have no cell service i will set the sled on fire to keep warm. when that goes out i will walk out. if it gets to bad save the last bullet for yourself. you laugh i ran out of gas and had coyote flank me most of the way home. i didn't have the gun with me. but i grabbed a solid big branch. and talked to them. about 6 of them. i will take at least three of you out. so you decide which three? i hit trees etc all the way and talked like they were people. there was no doubt they were sizing me up. i could see them in the moon light on both sides of the trail. 50' away. pretty scary. but i'am a fighter so i'am not going down easy. hand gun all the time now. don't leave home with out it.
 
#35 ·
Klim makes a very nice tool kit pack/holder, it fits perfectly in the bottom of the Polaris sport bag I have on the tunnel. I filled the tool pack with the necessities, under the seat I carry a tow strap, small roll of gorilla tape, first aid kit, fire starter and a emergency stash of toilet paper.