help Polaris 7 digit vin decoding.

[timberwolf357]

I picked up an old polaris , trying to figure out the year and engine so i can order some parts. i think its a 250 2 stroke . its 4 wheel drive. vin is 1719179. anyone know where i can get the info or know themselves ? thanks

[Matman]

The VIN's on these era Polaris' are only 7 digits. They went to a full VIN around 1998 from what I recall.

You can look up the VIN you have and identify the year make and model. I had a Blue 1995 Polaris 300 2x4 VIN 2563837 and the VIN record showed it was a 1995 Polaris 450 4x4 with a generic picture of a green 4x4.

The summary was that the VIN couldn't be used to order parts, only the make, model and displacement info. The motor Serial number didn't help either.

With a 7-digit VIN, there just isn't enough characters to identify much about the vehicle. You can't include many details other than mfg, year model.

As a matter of fact, just getting it Titled and registered was overkill because the VIN didn't clearly identify the year, make and model. 

 

[timberwolf357]

all the sites i tried wont decode the vin because there isnt enough numbers. i cant find a site to decode the 7 digit vin

 

[Matman]

https://www.polaris.com/en-us/vin-search/

It's a 1990 something What do the stickers on it say?

 

Looks like the Model Number reveals info when searching the web....

W908127 is a 1990 Trailboss 250 4x4

https://www.genuinepolarisparts.com/oemparts/l/pol/5033ed7cf870023468a7261b/1990-trail-boss-4x4-w908127-parts

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/polaris/atv/1990/trail-boss-4x4-w908127/engine-muffler-mounting

[Matman]

Is this something like what you have? Attach a photo and we can confirm.

[timberwolf357]

pretty much, someone painted it a hunter green. lol . but, yes, it looks like this. thank you , i appreciate your help.

[jussygm90]

What paint do you recommend for painting rh plastics