2013 sleds

[alwaysright]

Poo has dropped some hints here... full unveil on Friday 2/10/12

http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/snowmobiles/Pages/Home.aspx

but you'll need to go to the facebook page to see the pics... (Sorry at work, can't copy/paste from FB.)

http://www.facebook.com/PolarisSnowmobiles

so far new running boards, new lower a-arms, shorter seat. Looks good, but still waiting to hear/read about the new HO 800 motor and belt drive.

 

[alwaysright]

new pics posted on the facebook page with link above. carbon fiber "over structure" that goes over the motor, also the pic shows the brake rotor and a lack of a chaincase, I think it's clear it's going to have a belt drive like crazy mountain extreme sells.. very interesting to me at least.

 

[jlemieu1]

2013 Yamaha are being release on Feb. 9th @ 11 AM CST.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/YamahaSnowmobilesUSA

 

[xcsp]

2013 Yamaha are being release on Feb. 9th @ 11 AM CST.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/YamahaSnowmobilesUSA

Only one of the 2013 models will be shown, rumored to be a 2/3-sized sled, the rest will be released on March 2nd.

 

[Trees4Traction440]

yamaha still makes new sleds??

 

[alwaysright]

Poo just posted pics of the new belt drive system, 5 lbs lighter and 21% less intertia. I'm not really a mtn rider but this sled is the most mountain specific sled you can imagine. No more need for companies like crazy mountain extreame or fab-craft IMO.

 

[Trees4Traction440]

Is it safe to say THANK YOU CHRIS BURANDT! lol

 

[alwaysright]

The only thing that will be interesting now is if doo comes out with a new platform to see how that completes with this pro rmk but right now the pro is hands down the best mountain machine available.

 

[Trees4Traction440]

doo has a lot of work to do to catch up in the deep snow market, for now tho....LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

 

[attack_06]

Only one of the 2013 models will be shown, rumored to be a 2/3-sized sled, the rest will be released on March 2nd.

thats good we need a smaller size sled for kids again.

 

[willey]

I want the new Pro Rmk. Belt drive and more power has me drooling all over my keyboard!

 

[xcsp]

I want the new Pro Rmk. Belt drive and more power has me drooling all over my keyboard!

How's this?!

 

[willey]

Bingo. I want one of those!

 

[rp7x]

drive train

hey my wifes toyota has that




















on her cam shaft

 

[indy_500]

I personally think that new drive system will be diamond drive #2

 

[misty_pines]

Rumors are that Doo is coming out with an new mountain specific sled with a belt drive also - getting rid of the chain case. Now Poo just need to come up with a direct injected 2 stroke. The mountain segment seems to be heating up between the makers. Competition is good.

 

[techsledder]

I personally think that new drive system will be diamond drive #2

Really? Based on what facts?

Synchronous belts are more efficient, weigh less (no oil and less parts), and have less maintenance costs over time than chain drives. There’s no need for a tensioner and if the proper belt materials are used they will not stretch like chain drives can and do.

 

[alwaysright]

Really? Based on what facts?

Synchronous belts are more efficient, weigh less (no oil and less parts), and have less maintenance costs over time than chain drives. There’s no need for a tensioner and if the proper belt materials are used they will not stretch like chain drives can and do.

Think it was sarcasim, but who knows. The pics from the FB page are very cool and I would not be suprised to see doo (or seadoo) come out with a new chassis and belt drive system. The only question is who will be the first one with a full mountain sled either 144 or 155 under 400 lbs dry?

 

[Trees4Traction440]

if anyone watches the off road Side by Side market they know polaris has it dominated...they are in a search to keep the king of deep snow title. anyone challenges or matches polaris they will just one up them!! its a great vicious cycle lol

 

[olsmann]

The only thing that will be interesting now is if doo comes out with a new platform to see how that completes with this pro rmk but right now the pro is hands down the best mountain machine available.

So you are saying poo is hands down the best machine available right now based on the glimpses of what they are going to release and having no idea what the others have come out with and also never having ridden a pro rmk?? and as you said "im not reall a mtn rider"