Unfortunately I have one of those transition year models and I have been looking all over the thing and cant for the life of me figure out what I have--when looking up parts I come across the letters A99CD50A or AA,AB,AE,AF,EB,AJ on the end-- what does this mean? can somebody break it down and explain what they mean and where I can find them so I'll know what I have--its a 1999 500 Magnum 4x4 and from what I can tell some parts are 98 and other are 2000 and up- it seems to go either way with no pattern. THANKS GUYS

 

Don't let it confuse you! The letters stand for color configuration,such as camo,green,red,etc! Also 10th digit of serial # is year model, also on recoil housing first two numbers year model[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

When I look up OEM parts quite a few times it had different #'s for the same part depending on the letters thats why I ask. I know its a 99 500 w/ebs. I looked at the recoil and it has 99***70 for #'s but I still can not find a full ID like A99CD50A or does that matter? It just would make me more comfortable knowing-****, I know-lol. Thanks for your help

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Serial # on frame behind front left tire,etched on frame! from this number you can obtain your model number. Also give serial to dealer and he wil tell you if you have AA,AB,etc

 

**old polaris tech, I'd like to ask you a question--do polaris run multi angle helix's like a sled or single angles? I'd like to "clutch" my 500 for my specific requirements and if it was a sled I know that I'd have to change my helix as well as springs&weights to be satisfied because of weight&speeds. you must have a couple of configurations kicking around your brain pan that are proven, care to share?

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] You can use different counter weights,springs in drive clutch, and diferent spring weights for driven clutch. I've installed some kits from a couple different suppliers,but for the most part this old man prefers stock,because your going to lose something[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]uicker or slower upshifts or downshifts,more power on bottom,less top end, vice versa! Any way most of my repairs come from muddoggers,KIDS, BROTHER-INLAWS, and usually Hate to repair heavilly modified machines! Not trying to be and old GROUCH,but I'm more into RELIABILITY than performance! You can use clutch kits,lift kits,monster tires and rims and enhance performance and looks,but will pay to play! I try to help best I can for all questions asked of me,but after 20 years wrenchin' I've seen too much damage. Sorry for the long post.

 

A99CD50 is just the model number. The 50 at the end of it means it's a 500. Magnum, Sportsman 4x4 and 6x6, and Scrambler, 500s all have a 50. Military Vehicles will have the same number as civilian models. Here are some other model #s and engine sizes for reference.

*****32 = 330.
*****42 = 425.
*****46 = 450.
*****50 = 500.
*****59 = 600.
*****68 = 700.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: old polaris tech

[img][/img] You can use different counter weights,springs in drive clutch, and diferent spring weights for driven clutch. I've installed some kits from a couple different suppliers,but for the most part this old man prefers stock,because your going to lose something[img][/img]uicker or slower upshifts or downshifts,more power on bottom,less top end, vice versa! Any way most of my repairs come from muddoggers,KIDS, BROTHER-INLAWS, and usually Hate to repair heavilly modified machines! Not trying to be and old GROUCH,but I'm more into RELIABILITY than performance! You can use clutch kits,lift kits,monster tires and rims and enhance performance and looks,but will pay to play! I try to help best I can for all questions asked of me,but after 20 years wrenchin' I've seen too much damage. Sorry for the long post.</end quote></div>

i agree that most of the time when you gain some where you loose.