1993 Polaris RXL 650

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Better suspension, better turning, lighter weight, more comfortable for my 6’2” build

What motivated you to start your project?

Wanted to get more performance out of this old low slung machine, it still only had 2600 miles when I got it and it was in great shape and garage kept so I wanted to keep it around.
Louis skeebo wih the powermodz crew in Canada built an XLT that really inspired me and gave me some ideas on what I wanted to do with the sled but with a more crossover on/off trail approach.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the sled?

Built a custom seat and a custom exhaust can from scratch

What are you most proud of?

The custom exhaust can and the edge suspension swap.

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

Looks mint eh

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Specifics

Classification: Wild

Make, Model & Year: 1993 Polaris RXL 650

Fondly known as: The womb shifter

Time spent: 25+

Snowmobile cost: $600

Money spent: Probably about 6-800

Engine: Fuji 648cc liquid cooled fuel injected 3 cylinder.

Intake: EFI, the first mass produce EFI snowmobile

Exhaust: Stock single pipe to custom built can

Drivetrain: 121” ski doo mxz track, no studs

Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: Self tapping screws on running boards to help with grip. Custom fabbed seat shed about 40 pounds from the waterlogged stock one. Looks goofy but rides nice. Slp lite skis with 4” carbide skags

Suspension: Rear suspension from an 02 Edge 600 with 6” more travel than stock , front trailing arms from an xlt with xtra 10 and shocks from an xtra 12 for 6.5” more travel than stock

Brakes: Liquid cooled brake caliper

Accessories: LED tail light, Blue LED under glow and under hood lighting