Poos Problems

[Dave_B]

BAHAHAHAHA, I run Sea and Snow, AND 87 octane, with ethanol in it, no issues. Once again you open your mouth and removed all doubt how ignorant you are.

Not holding his hand. Just don't understand the ignorant comment. That could only come from ignorance itself.

Davey Davey Davey, where'd that come from? Are you ticked about this discussion? This is only a discussion but why are people being threatened about talking about a problem. All we're trying to do is shed a little light on the topic.

Wayne, I am interested in buying one of these Poo 800's so taking a serious look at peoples experiences is a good thing to do, don't try an make it a bad thing,,,,bud!

Dave, so you believe poo has no problems with the 800's and it's all the riders fault for some reason, fuel, break-in, riding to hard,,,bla bla bla. You must believe that the guys who have repaired therr motor with these "fix kits" have just dreamed up the problem and it just went away with new and better pistons. I have a 94 dodge cummings truck with the original trans and often people ask me how many trans has it had and I tell them it is still the original and their shocked. Dodge is known for trans issues in those older years but I like the truck and take the risk as I may do with a Poo. Whatever works for each individual is key here and no one is wrong for the decision they make if they make it informed,,and that has been my intentions for posting on this thread. By the way,,remember,,the Mtn Max was the sled that filled your helmet with brown snow,,and it can happen again!

Just a joke on the Mtn Max. I was still cleaning dirt out of the Dragon when I sold it!

Not ticked about the discussion and no, I do not think the 800's are without problems but I loved it's power and would buy another one, like I said, if it was in the budget.
I just don't understand the concept of buying a brand new product only to instantly void the warranty by tearing it down.

My main point was, how many people actually do this? And why would they? Just can't comprehend that I guess. Maybe it's just the fact that I don't have the knowledge, guts and or tools to pull something like that off on such a complicated machine. The guy that bought my Dragon rebuilds these and pwc's for a living and he even threw in the towel on it and is now parting it out. That was a 2009.

If you want to learn first hand info on the new 800's, I suggest you call Wayne direct. Comments seem to always be misinterpreted here and never seem to come across the way they were intended. You misunderstanding where I was coming from is a perfect example, and we know each other!

 

[lenny]

Not holding his hand. Just don't understand the ignorant comment. That could only come from ignorance itself.



Just a joke on the Mtn Max. I was still cleaning dirt out of the Dragon when I sold it!

Not ticked about the discussion and no, I do not think the 800's are without problems but I loved it's power and would buy another one, like I said, if it was in the budget.
I just don't understand the concept of buying a brand new product only to instantly void the warranty by tearing it down.

My main point was, how many people actually do this? And why would they? Just can't comprehend that I guess. Maybe it's just the fact that I don't have the knowledge, guts and or tools to pull something like that off on such a complicated machine. The guy that bought my Dragon rebuilds these and pwc's for a living and he even threw in the towel on it and is now parting it out. That was a 2009.

If you want to learn first hand info on the new 800's, I suggest you call Wayne direct. Comments seem to always be misinterpreted here and never seem to come across the way they were intended. You misunderstanding where I was coming from is a perfect example, and we know each other!

good point. is Wayne a different Wayne than Poorider1?

 

[ezra]

but I loved it's power and would buy another one,

its power? really? u need to get some seat time on some rides with more power than a 10 yr old f7

 

[Dave_B]

good point. is Wayne a different Wayne than Poorider1?

Same dude. I can give you his number. Just make sure they battery on your phone is charged!

but I loved it's power and would buy another one,

its power? really? u need to get some seat time on some rides with more power than a 10 yr old f7

Don't disagree. Haven't had the opportunity but that sled did hold it's own!

 

[Skylar]

Lenny, if you have any other questions on the 800, PM me. I will give you an honest answer, I have no brand loyalty to Polaris, or any other brand.

 

[lenny]

Same dude. I can give you his number. Just make sure they battery on your phone is charged!

Don't disagree. Haven't had the opportunity but that sled did hold it's own!

wayne has made his position clear. He basically said the problem doesn't exist, than said it does but he is lucky. I know Wayne is a good rider but do not believe he has riden the 13 M8's. I know how Skylar rides and he is a very good rider, not a loyalists so should be no bias but also no ride time on a narrow ski stance M8,,,,,hmmmm

I do believe I have made up my mind and as soon as I replace my wifes vehicle a sled will be ordered,,,,


What I was really hoping for was feedback from someone who has riden both the pro rmk 800 and a M8,,,,2013's

 

[Dave_B]

You should talk to him regarding the Polaris. As I said before, posts don't always come out right. Primarily late at night after a few cocktails.

You are on your own with the M8's it appears. Talk to John is my only advice.

If I were you, I'd ride that Mtn Max till it explodes. That is a nicely set up sled! I love the turbo mud blower out the back! That's really cool!

Buy your old VW back instead. The dude that bought it from me has it for sale on craigslist.

 

[lenny]

You should talk to him regarding the Polaris. As I said before, posts don't always come out right. Primarily late at night after a few cocktails.

You are on your own with the M8's it appears. Talk to John is my only advice.

If I were you, I'd ride that Mtn Max till it explodes. That is a nicely set up sled! I love the turbo mud blower out the back! That's really cool!

Buy your old VW back instead. The dude that bought it from me has it for sale on craigslist.

I know many people with either M's or crossfires and they perform well, love the 800 but maybe not as nimble as the pro rmk. Shoot me a link to the VW

It's snowing like crazy at the moment

 

[indy_500]

If you're gonna get an 11 M I would just save the $ and get an earlier model (like an 08 or 09) Rock solid motors, the M's were the "Pro" back in the day LOL I admit I'm a loyalist but I'm not buying an 800 (yet)

 

[Hoosier]

If you're gonna get an 11 M I would just save the $ and get an earlier model (like an 08 or 09) Rock solid motors, the M's were the "Pro" back in the day LOL I admit I'm a loyalist but I'm not buying an 800 (yet)

I thought it would be a few years before 2009 is called back in the day

 

[ezra]

If you're gonna get an 11 M I would just save the $ and get an earlier model (like an 08 or 09) Rock solid motors, the M's were the "Pro" back in the day LOL I admit I'm a loyalist but I'm not buying an 800 (yet)

no way the HO is the only way to go and the 11M8 is the best they put out. that 08/09 was a dog with out a jug shim kit/ y/ and mapping.
I have not seen many HO go boom guys are pushing race gas turbos on the HO totally stock and running 3k and still not blowing or popping cranks out of index. O2 sensors going bad yes DD bearing going bad yes spider busting yes but that's about it.
U could not pay me to buy a 12 was thinking about a 13 but after some seat time did not have a big enough impact to make me want to spend the cash. and to top it all off I love to have a hood that opens in less than 10 seconds to much work to cook your lunch out of a new sled .

 

[polarisrider1]

I have never rode an M8.

 

[ezra]

I have never rode an M8.

how is that even possible? with all the seat time u put in a yr and no one with a M has wanted to swap sleds for a few hrs or vice verse.
I will swap any chance I get just to see how the other rides are performing.lucky for me all 3 are represented in our crew and refreshed all the time.
it is fully understood u bust it u fix it.

 

[polarisrider1]

how is that even possible? with all the seat time u put in a yr and no one with a M has wanted to swap usleds for a few hrs or vice verse.m
I will swap any chance I get just to see how the other rides are performing.lucky for me all 3 are represented in our crew and refreshed all the time.
it is fully understood u bust it u fix it.

I just can't. I rode summits and other versions by Doo. Never had an interest in Cat. They may have good sleds but I can't get past the colors and the Underdog feel I get from them. Just not for me. But again I am a Chevrolet guy who is getting used to my Dodge since I have had it for 6 years. No tranny problems that I was warned I would have. I happen to be very brand loyal, sleds,bikes, boats, trucks, oil even guns. Very hard to sell me initially and if an issue comes up, out it goes.
Oh, and sea foam thanks to Indy.. the stuff works!

 

[ezra]

well that explains it.u u have only compared it to the worst handling deep snow sled in the 2s market.

 

[Woodtic]

It's amazing how one can get that underdog feel,with no seat time. Would someone please shoot me the day I buy a sled for its color scheme .

 

[polarisrider1]

It's amazing how one can get that underdog feel,with no seat time. Would someone please shoot me the day I buy a sled for its color scheme .

The feeling started back in the 70's and intensified everytime they neared bankruptcy. Then they used Scorpion parts to survive in the early 80's. I do see Brand popularity as somewhat regional with large concentrations of a brand in a specific area. This is not an exact science anymore since many dealers carry all brands now. And yes the orange and green is not for some, not even remotely for some.

 

[Firecatguy]

how is that even possible? with all the seat time u put in a yr and no one with a M has wanted to swap sleds for a few hrs or vice verse.
I will swap any chance I get just to see how the other rides are performing.lucky for me all 3 are represented in our crew and refreshed all the time.
it is fully understood u bust it u fix it.

we trade all the time....My cats have been great sleds some might say i am like Wayne and "brand blind" so here my take on the cat and poo deal....and I have had the luxury to ride both....2012 and 13 poo and 12 cat.....love my 08 m8 best sled for deep stuff TILL I rode the 12 poo I had the chance to sidehill and then go to top hill took same run net to each path (fresh snow) and will say poo has that sled dialed in very impressed so impressed I am jumping ship I never thought I like a Polaris they always had wide nose and seats just could ride them but now they really got the chassi together!!

guys I ride with out west come from Il and Indiana they buy Mt sleds every cpl years and leave them out in Jackson and fly they had m8 and doo for years all 3 them sold end of 11 season and bought new 12 cat...they guy coming off the smurfdoo was real happy the guy coming off 10 m8 was very disapointed and these boys can ride......all went poo after renting and trying.....

Wayne you need to open your mind a little your brand loyal is not good.....cat had the mtn led for good 10 years you judging something you never rode is crazy......just remeber you where on here for years saying that old 600 of your was best sled ever!there nothing better in steep and deep yet soon as you hit a new sled your tune changed fast.....just need broden horizons just like your bike you keep saying how much you love your bike and will never change I belive once you ride a new 103 you will change tune again I had same year heratage as you and cant belive how old tecnology they are and dont get me wrong I love the evo motor best motor ever TILL THE 103....

 

[Firecatguy]

oh and the Gizmo is the fix for polaris motor....poo wont admit it becuse they will have to goback to 09 and recall all sleds to fix.......look it up....

 

[polarisrider1]

oh and the Gizmo is the fix for polaris motor....poo wont admit it becuse they will have to goback to 09 and recall all sleds to fix.......look it up....

Agreed. It would cost millions. Not right for them to turn a blind eye to the engine issue. I feel confident my 12 has no bugs so far. I am not at all comfortable on the way low oil consumption. I will buy new again when warranty is up if the 12's start having an issue more than normal.