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lenny
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I'm outta here, house is tore apart and staying in da ole town hall with no internet. Don't hammer me to bad wayne!
Poos Problems
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polarisrider1
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you da man wayne, all in good fun and your a good sport. Seriously, I'd love to do some riding with you regardless of your inferior skills!
we will have to do it!!! Dave B. will set it up for sure. DHealy needs to be notified, met him in the bush a few years back some place near the Mosquito that Olaf and clan took me to. His clan was a bit concerned that my ski touched his snow flap. still a good time had by all.
polarisrider1
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I'm outta here, house is tore apart and staying in da ole town hall with no internet. Don't hammer me to bad wayne!
I would not do that to you Lenny!
I had an SRV back in 86. wife rode Phazers, kids rode those snoscoot things!Yep any brand has to earn your business. But to be honest it is not smart to cast a blind eye to engine problems. When MANY JDers all saying the same thing again & again & you say well it has not happened to me so all this must be internet BS you are playing around with a time bomb. I have been there done that with Doo 800s with frozen crank & flaking rings & that engine ran a like a raped ape until it didn't & I got burned for $2400 & new engine swap with Doo. I don't trust Poo 800s feel slightly better about their 600s but I would replace the pistons ASAP with best aftermarket replacement. Slop is slop can't have that in pistons engine go BOOM. I like the feel of the new Indy as far as sitting position & I think Poo could have a winner with better shocks & track & a kick *** 145hp 4s but Poo not going in that direction stuck on there Injected 2s engines they are iffy at best. Really a shame Poo can't do better but Doo has problems with their 800s 2s too but Doo 4s 900ACE has been well accepted as low hp 4s so at least mixing it up with 2s & 4s engines. I think you will be thrilled with your new Apex XTX for trail riding, yep it is heavy to bench press but EPS is a dream on trails. Can't wait to hear your Apen XTX ride & handling report next year.
polarisrider1
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The problem I am having with all this is, "why are my sleds holding together when I run huge amount of miles on them with only voltage regulator or a drive bearing issue in those older sleds (01-03). I think a lot has to do with Dealer set up or lack of, preventive maintence, break in period followed, etc. that gets me thru unscathed???? not sure. I suspect luck on the 07 RMK 755 151 since I found the carp boots cracked on the sled with zero miles on it. Also staying in tune with a great site that offers far more detail on tech then what is offered here helps hugh. Like I said, "when my luck runs out, if that is what it is, you ALL will here the gory details". until then......"Can't we all just get along!" lol
polarisrider1
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Dave will keep you posted. I must of been Daves good luck charm, His sled ran great when we rode up to the Ride In and back a couple years back. (we had doos dieing on the starting line that year). p.s. Linda's Bloody Mary's are worth the trip up!
My son inlaw worked for Doo dealer & my 800 got the best set up possible still went BOOM & it is known facts doo had bad cank bearings & flaking rings. I didn't want to believe it but became a true believer after my 800 took a dump. Best advise is change your pistons now don't wait until engine is ground up mess.
polarisrider1
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My son inlaw worked for Doo dealer & my 800 got the best set up possible still went BOOM & it is known facts doo had bad cank bearings & flaking rings. I didn't want to believe it but became a true believer after my 800 took a dump. Best advise is change your pistons now don't wait until engine is ground up mess.
I still have 2 years of a 4 year warranty. leaving stock and not touching anything.
pwolfy2003
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Polarisrider1, I was in your shoes up until 2010 when my first blowup came. I had the best of luck with every sled I had and then my luck turned awful. All the guys I ride with were in envy with the good luck I had.Now they cant believe the bad luck I had. I could believe its in the setup, but I wont because I have bought from different dealers throughout and my frends also have blow ups from different dealers.I hope you continue to have good luck, but in my case I haveto move on to hopefully something alot more reliable. Winter is too short to have trips ruined or cut short. OUT......
jmvette427
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hey paul can you PM me with your email address, thanks jim
I'm in but you will have to give me your "out west" schedule so I can coordinate with Lenny. Of course, I just have a 600 now so I don't know if I can hang with you two fruit loops anymore!
Boondocker82
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Apparently you don't read. I can have the absolute best chassis and a bullet proof engine for about 1000 extra dollars. The key is not to be stubborn about the problem. Just put the fix of your choice on it and be done. I don't care if you have a warranty. warranty does not cover a heli ride out of a hole or piece of mind. DON'T CHANCE IT. I took the chance and paid for it. It's a sweet chassis, just make the motor reliable and have a blast.
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lenny
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good point Nick but that doesn't work for all riders. You paid over a grand for parts and did all the work yourself. All of us cannot do that nor want to but to many it is a good plan,,like Skylar said,,,,, and Bob and you,,,,and I if I buy. I have a principle problem with the whole deal and believe if Poo allowed all this mess to get through R&D than why should I have to take a brand new motor and fix it. I know the chassis is way cool and all that but the friggin motor is a time bomb. I am more inclined to stay with a cat next time around but I am like the wind. With my luck I will be riding the Mtn Max another season
eagle1
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Ding,ding, ding......Guess I feel same way. why should I reward a company with my hard earned money for something with known problems.
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lenny
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Pwolfy, you will indeed love the new Yamaha. No doubt more weight but not nearly as critical as boondocking. Talk to DWZ who rides aggressive and logs on 5k a year, or Mr Freeze who does major miles. You will have to do some bearings after a few seasons, 4 stroke torque wears them out faster. The hyfax wear fast and than slow way down. Suspension set up is critical to suit yourself so if the inital ride is not all that impressive, take the time to dial it in, Whitedust is a master at that and can lead you in the right direction, if you don't already know how to do it.
If I had Boondockers money, I would do the same thing.
Unfortunately, A very large majority of us can't afford a new sled right now to begin with let alone add $1,000 in parts ASSUMING we all have the knowledge and tools to replace the "defective" parts all by ourselves.
I think you should start another Thread called "Polaris 800's and Mods I did all by Myself to make them "better".
I like this thread as I was a victim but you have a sky of a different color than 99% of us. Keep that in mind when you post.
Dave
Unfortunately, A very large majority of us can't afford a new sled right now to begin with let alone add $1,000 in parts ASSUMING we all have the knowledge and tools to replace the "defective" parts all by ourselves.
I think you should start another Thread called "Polaris 800's and Mods I did all by Myself to make them "better".
I like this thread as I was a victim but you have a sky of a different color than 99% of us. Keep that in mind when you post.
Dave
why not they have been doing it for yrs and yrs and the cheerleaders just keep waving there pom poms.
but hay you cant expect a moster performance 800 pushing a mind blowing 143hp out of the box (as tested by dynotech) to last for eaver
srt20
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Like I said earlier, skip the warranty and use $400 for replacement pistons. You still will be ahead money.
Idk, if I'm going be riding the mtns, I'm going to do my best to make sure the sled is ready for it. Maybe it's not such a big deal here in the Midwest. Lot easier walking the trails than deep snow. Never far from a house here either.
Remember, they all break down. And most if not all dealers are swamped during the winter. Coming online and complaining about how your cat eats belts, or your doo spits bearings, or your Yamaha is a heavy slug that cracks suspension rails, or poo breaking pistons, isn't gonna get it fixed any faster or fixed right.
Idk, if I'm going be riding the mtns, I'm going to do my best to make sure the sled is ready for it. Maybe it's not such a big deal here in the Midwest. Lot easier walking the trails than deep snow. Never far from a house here either.
Remember, they all break down. And most if not all dealers are swamped during the winter. Coming online and complaining about how your cat eats belts, or your doo spits bearings, or your Yamaha is a heavy slug that cracks suspension rails, or poo breaking pistons, isn't gonna get it fixed any faster or fixed right.
srt20
Active member
How's the green kool aid? Get a life....