Looking at a 85 Polaris P3 250r/es, what are they worth?

[topfli8979]

Thanks for the info. Should the exhaust/intake port edges be rounded, on the inside of cylinder? Guy told me it would save from cutting/breaking rings.

[jeswinehart]

Not my particular field of expertise but IMO a little port work (done properly) is a good thing.

[ezmoney1979]

Thanks for the info. Should the exhaust/intake port edges be rounded, on the inside of cylinder? Guy told me it would save from cutting/breaking rings.

Yes, it is called port chamfering.

[topfli8979]

Alright fellas, got the trike all back together. Only thing I need now is carb rebuild kit, anyone know where to find one? Can I use a polaris 250 carb kit from 90's?

[Blown 331]

Are you selling it now? I see it on craigslist. Not the first I've seen this one either. A guy on a polaris ATV forum sent me a PM in February. He asked if I was interested since I already have 4 of them. He said it appraised at $3700 and with a poster he has (I bought the same poster on ebay for like $7) it was appraised at $4000 for the set and he'd offer both to me for $3500. I let him down easy and told him to come here for more info and an idea on pricing. I told him I have less than half of that in all 4 of mine. And 3 of those run, I'm sure the 4th will, just haven't messed with it.
I probably would have taken it for $400 as you did, I mean I would seriously have driven for it.

[honda200xguy]

looks like a $800-1000 dollar machine if its running.

[Matt85'350x]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this up Mike. I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my P3-it was running fine one day but then wouldn't start the next. I think it may have something to do with how full the tank is-I've never had it full till now. I spent a lot of time messing with spark plugs and starter fluid-even started taking off the plastics so I could get to the carb. Then I tried the trick you mentioned-a lot of gas poured out but then I was able to start it in the second pull!

Polaris scramblers are known to fluid lock. When the float sticks the fuel will end up in the crank. Polaris even put a drain in the base. If you look under it w your head by the front tire looking at the motor you will see a oval hole running front to back on the front skid plate, at about a 45 degree angle thru that oval you will see a bolt on the motor. Use a long extension, put socket on after thru the skid and remove that bolt. Ill bet you see fuel, might need a wire to poke the hole if nothing comes out at first.
This has fixed my P3, howdys and swineharts all at tf. I also had to do this w my GFs 03 trailblazer and my 97 trailboss.

Good luck!!
MIK6/ Mike

[MIK6]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this up Mike. I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my P3-it was running fine one day but then wouldn't start the next. I think it may have something to do with how full the tank is-I've never had it full till now. I spent a lot of time messing with spark plugs and starter fluid-even started taking off the plastics so I could get to the carb. Then I tried the trick you mentioned-a lot of gas poured out but then I was able to start it in the second pull!

Im glad I was able to help! It's a handy P3 trick to know!

MIK6/ Mike