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27 minutes ago, Woodtick said:

I found that both the seat and shocks broke in a bit. The power came up a bit after it was broke in as well. The engine needs about six hours well  into the RPMs ,To come out of break in. It also takes for ever to warm up when in break in mode. Fuel and oil consumption also improved biggly.

Forgot to add that the average running temperature was around 95°

Snowchecked: 3/5/2021

Built:  12/18/2021

Arrived at dealer:  2/2/2022

Picked Up: 2/5/2022

Picked up my XCR yesterday and we gave her a 130 mile run.  My very FIRST impression was HOLLY SHIT this thing just RAILS.  It's gotta be the best handling sled I've ever owned.  The 650 power is impressive as well.  I rode it fairly hard for the first 65 miles.  Lined up with my son on my tweaked 900T Doo with maybe 15 miles on the 650 and it stayed with it for a short period of time, then of course the turbo walked away.  On our way back we lined up again, 115 miles on the 650, with me on the turbo and the 650 got the hole-shot, turbo spin like a mother on this run.  I finally passed my son on the 650 at around 85.  At the end of the run my son said he saw 101mph on the speedo.

Suspension?  I put HD springs on it and at this point wish I hadn't, shes a stiff one even with the blocks set on low and I think I have the clickers set on 2 from soft all the way around.  My last weigh in was 308lbs in business casual. Regardless she eats up the bumps. If I had to rate the suspension between my 900T Doo XRS and my 650 XCR, the Doo eats the bumps much better.

Fit and finish is awesome.  Seat is hard, XRS seat is SO much softer on my virgin ass.

Overall she's a fun sled, rails like no other and the power and performance of the 650 is VERY impressive.

Just got the email that my sled has shipped and should be at dealer in 2-3 weeks 

1 hour ago, wrinkly balls said:

Thats complete bullshit. They should of had that thing put together and ready to ride as soon as it came in. I would phone the dealer and tear him a new one!!!!!

Mine came in today and she's ready for pickup.  Stop ride throttle recall bullshit done, HD torsion springs installed.  Picking it up Saturday 9:00am SHARP.

Got the call picking it up Saturday morning

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2 hours ago, Bontz said:

I guess the laughing at myself is over .... well, for now anyway.  The dealership called me today to say my sled has finally arrived & they'll be uncrating it and getting it ready for pick up later this week/weekend.  It's not part of the stop/sale issue, so I can actually get it.  Now watch, a heat wave will settle in next week and any rideable snow up by the cabin will be gone 

Well that just pisses me off all the more.  Good to know though that mine more than likely won't be on the stop/sale list. Maybe mines not to far behind.

Congrats Chris

Go Johnie go

1 hour ago, Bontz said:

Polaris Snowcheck for '23 ... sorry @Doug but they can suck a dick after this debacle.  I'll give 'em a pass on the supply chain stuff, but the utter lack of any ability to explain what's preventing a customer from getting their sled is absurd.  If it's a gauge, give me the standard gauge.  If it's a track, throw on a different track!  If it's spindles, throw some black ones on - I don't care!!  And if it's freaking shipping - I'll make the 8 hour drive to Roseau to pick the fucker up myself.

At this point ... it's freaking February (well, almost) ... after seeing NUMEROUS people taking delivery of my exact sled I'm tired of being understanding.  My sled should be on the trailer right now, ready to head north for a saddle bag trip to the U.P. 

I was told by Polaris on January 7th that mine was at the distribution center and would be shipping within the week. January 14th I call again they tell me that their system is not up to date and they'll let me know when it's up to date now I get this email end of January beginning of February. I told Polaris too which I forgot to put in this reply that I would come up to the distribution center and pick it up myself and they said we can't do that.

Got an email from Polaris last night that my sled should now be possibly shipped and the January beginning of February. Replied to that email, didn't get an undeliverable email back, informing them that it's January 28th this is the end of January. Very seriously thinking about canceling it and getting my money back. I just really wonder what my 23 is going to bring? I would assume the same sled it's going to be even more money. And are we going to be waiting till 2024 to get them

The only reason I'm not backing out is because MY23's will be more expensive and I bet we wait just as long.

I was told on 1/7 that my expected ship date was 1/1 - 1/14.  Emailed them on 1/14 and got this reply in a email.

I apologize for the delay thus far. It sounds like you were given some incorrect information. Your unit has not shipped yet and the snow team is currently working to get an updated ETA released. Once an update is available you will be notified from them via email.

Respectfully,

Gordon, Representative, Owner Connections
2100 Highway 55 | Medina, MN 55340

Now I see this on Facebook looks like some will be waiting even longer.

11 hours ago, Bontz said:

Your buddy PitCunt would be proud 

Your just jealous. 

Polaris called me and said my sled is at the distribution center and should ship within the week.

2007 Crossfire 1000 Sno Pro was mine, MAN I was excited to feel that 1000.  Bought that sled to join the 120 club.  Modified that bitch with a Boondocker, air intake, D&D Y-pipe, BMP Fat Ass pipe, and I clutched that fucker, maybe some other shit as well I don't remember.  Well after all that the POS was a belt muncher and the diamond drive was garbage.  Bolts fell off of the fucking thing.  Well after 1400 miles I was sick of the POS blowing belts and DD's so I got rid of it never to buy another Cat.

GUARANTEED delivery by 06/2024. Thats my prediction.

I'm done.  IF I get my 2022 snowcheck it'll have a 4 year warranty and I'll run that and my Mach Z until I die.

I've ran Rox on my sleds for I don't know how many years now, only ones I'll use.  Got a set on my bench for my 2022 XCR, IF it ever comes in.

Got the email, January, what next February, then March.  Yeah I'm getting pissed.

Since you last heard from us, we’ve continued to work tirelessly to get you your snowmobile as soon as possible. We understand that you want nothing more than to be out enjoying the winter weather on your new sled. And believe us, we want that just as bad as you do.

Unfortunately, due to continued delays in component parts your snowmobile has been delayed and is now expected to ship in January. We understand this is not ideal, nor what we desired, but we wanted to provide as much notice as possible. You do have a few options for your SnowCheck order.

1. You can keep your SnowCheck order, and wait for it to arrive at your dealer as normal.
2. You can cancel your SnowCheck order, and be reimbursed for your deposit from your dealer.
3. You can cancel your SnowCheck order and instead select a unit in inventory at your dealer, and still receive the full SnowCheck program benefits including financing and warranty.

Please contact your dealer if you decide to cancel your order or want to explore converting into existing inventory.

We will continue to provide updates in the coming months as the build schedule and component availability evolves and we will send you an email notification when your sled ships.

Thank you for being patient and understanding the situation that we are all in right now. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your unwavering passion and loyalty as a SnowCheck customer as we navigate through these unprecedented times together.

- The Polaris Team

1 hour ago, Bontz said:

Today's the day .... are they running in mud today?  Will the driver be wearing shorts and flip flops?  More importantly, IS RICK THERE YET??!?! 

Flip Flops?  Crocs man, they'll be wearing crocs

Another 7-8" last night.  Hope at least half of it holds through the warm up.

9 hours ago, Bontz said:

It's weird ... I feel like I should be more pissed about the situation, but I feel kind of - I dunno - indifferent to it all.  Maybe missing last year and not missing it nearly as much as I thought I would is playing into it.  But I just kinda feel like "meh, whatever"    The idea of NOT spending $16K+ isn't a terrible thing ... especially after shelling out for a RZR back in October.

I have to see what the scoop is with my XCR, obviously, before I start leaning one way or the other.  But I'm not gonna lie, the local Cat dealer is a good dude and he supports our snowmobile club quite a bit ... I wouldn't mind giving a Cat a whirl but all he seems to have in stock are Alpha railed sleds.  I'd like to see if he can find a way to get a Thunderkitty but like I said earlier, I wasn't thrilled with spending $16K ... I sure as hell wouldn't be thrilled to spend $19K+!! LOL

 

Such real world problems, I tell ya ... worrying about a snowmobile 

I think Polaris will be sending out emails in the next 3 business days about the status of our sleds.  If mine is extended any longer I'll be at my new dealer working a deal with them on one of the 2022's they have in stock or just getting my deposit back and fuck it.

7 hours ago, Bontz said:

I've been debating what I'm going to do for over a month.  And there's no good answer.  Option 1 is to stick with my snow check and hope that Polaris offers some significant incentives (which I kind of doubt).  I look at it as being not a whole lot different from the days of picking up a leftover sled in-season and taking advantage of the huge rebates - without the rebates .  Option 2 is to cancel, get my deposit back, and start shopping ... but knowing full well I'm gonna be paying top dollar for whatever I might find, that's not real enticing.  Seeing my long-time dealer retired & sold his dealership, I was actually giving serious thought to finding a Thundercat to give a whirl for a season ... but I ain't real thrilled to be looking at $19K+ to try that out!  The least likely option is to just say fuck it, get my deposit back, and sit out another season & see if things start getting back to normal by next season.  It all sucks.

Stop your whinning or I'll send the Pitcunt over your way.   Anyhow I see my new dealer has 2022 850's on the floor.  Go get your deposit back and go get a 850.  https://kenssportsgreenbay.com/Showroom/New-Inventory/New/Polaris/Snowmobiles/2022