Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted March 1, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 1, 2018 So I remember Ben talking about how all the bearings in his skid on his Polaris went to hell in no time and I was just reading over on HCS and Northstar Rick was answering a guy who has the same issue and he said that while Polaris does use NTN bearings they are the cheap Chinese version and when they pull them apart they are dry as a bone. Throw in the stupid oil cap venting issue and it really makes you wonder WTF these manus are thinking...yeah I know bean counters and bottom lines....but WTF? Also I know it's not limited to Polaris so save it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: So I remember Ben talking about how all the bearings in his skid on his Polaris went to hell in no time and I was just reading over on HCS and Northstar Rick was answering a guy who has the same issue and he said that while Polaris does use NTN bearings they are the cheap Chinese version and when they pull them apart they are dry as a bone. Throw in the stupid oil cap venting issue and it really makes you wonder WTF these manus are thinking...yeah I know bean counters and bottom lines....but WTF? Also I know it's not limited to Polaris so save it! My cat has a similar oil cap. I have a vented cap I got from hcs member. You do have to make sure you don't over fill oil on these sleds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Its not just a polaris thing. All companies are buying cheap ass parts. More money made for the fat cats at top! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 My sled has about 2200 miles on it now, and haven't noticed any issues yet with the vent cap or bearings in the skid, and I just checked them. That said, the shocks are coming out and getting a revalve in the off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Stupid fucking oil cap cost me an engine. Beancounters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 minute ago, bussman said: Stupid fucking oil cap cost me an engine. Beancounters. Not a cold sieze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, awful knawful said: Its not just a polaris thing. All companies are buying cheap ass parts. More money made for the fat cats at top! Me and a couple buddies were talking about things like this and how many are saying snowmobiling is a dying sport. We had some theories, most revolved around marketing and the cost of it to buy and maintain a sled. Sure seems like parts and prices are going way up lately. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Kev144 said: Not a cold sieze? Nope. No oil. Sounds weird but I’d of felt better had it been my fault. Took the cap off 3 weeks after it squeaked and it still had a heavy vacuum on it. So stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I just priced out a hub for a car and the price difference was fucked the Mevotec was $118 and the SKS was $300 how the fuck can this shit be so variable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted March 1, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 1, 2018 I made a vent kit for my oil reservoir.. like $8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Meanwhile my old 1996 Mack Z with triple pipes just goes man every day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, bussman said: Nope. No oil. Sounds weird but I’d of felt better had it been my fault. Took the cap off 3 weeks after it squeaked and it still had a heavy vacuum on it. So stupid. What sled was that on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted March 1, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Momorider said: I just priced out a hub for a car and the price difference was fucked the Mevotec was $118 and the SKS was $300 how the fuck can this shit be so variable Volume. Not only in cost of components but margin as well. Then its marked up by the distributor, then the retailer all increasing the costs. I deal with it every single day. Edited March 1, 2018 by Highmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rod Johnson said: What sled was that on Procross 800. My buds did the exact same thing. They recommend that you drill holes in the cap to make sure it’s venting properly, and don’t fill the res all the way to the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, Edmo said: Procross 800. My buds did the exact same thing. They recommend that you drill holes in the cap to make sure it’s venting properly, and don’t fill the res all the way to the top. That’s gayer than @Wildboer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, Rod Johnson said: Meanwhile my old 1996 Mack Z with triple pipes just goes man every day I sold a 91’ Cougar last year that literally never had problem the last 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, Rod Johnson said: What sled was that on 12’ ProCross 800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Never will I buy a first year model again. My 06’ F7 was top to bottom better than the 03’. Spring checking a 19’ 800RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, bussman said: Never will I buy a first year model again. My 06’ F7 was top to bottom better than the 03’. Spring checking a 19’ 800RR You already know the polaris is a far superior sled. Why do you let your brand bias bind you to a lesser sled vinceman? Edited March 1, 2018 by Kev144 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Kev144 said: You already know the polaris is a far superior sled. Why do you let your brand bias bind you to a lesser sled vinceman? Because the RR is every bit as good in most regards. The XCR is slightly better overall IMO but not enough to make me change all my clothing and decals everywhere. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Just now, bussman said: Because the RR is every bit as good in most regards. The XCR is slightly better overall IMO but not enough to make me change all my clothing and decals everywhere. lol Let go of the leather cat pride jacket. It is time my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I think the biggest problem from the "oil cap vent" is people overfilling the reseviours. My PC had the top level a good bit down from the cap. Never filled it past that...never had a problem. People have a tendancy to top everything off to the point of running over. Cap venting only works if the vents aren't filled with oil. Pre-mix FTW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, Kev144 said: Let go of the leather cat pride jacket. It is time my son. I’d get a Polaris, but then I’d be like you. Can’t have any of that whatsoever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, Kev144 said: You already know the polaris is a far superior sled. Why do you let your brand bias bind you to a lesser sled vinceman? 2 minutes ago, bussman said: Because the RR is every bit as good in most regards. The XCR is slightly better overall IMO but not enough to make me change all my clothing and decals everywhere. lol I may have thought the XCR was the better of the "Replica" types too since it's still new. Ben convinced me otherwise. And Walker Evans shocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 35 minutes ago, racer254 said: Me and a couple buddies were talking about things like this and how many are saying snowmobiling is a dying sport. We had some theories, most revolved around marketing and the cost of it to buy and maintain a sled. Sure seems like parts and prices are going way up lately. Yep, all of what you said are valid points and mother nature being a bitch the last 3 years is another big issue. If I ever buy another sled it will be an older sled that I can repair in the other 11 months you can't ride. zero desire to spend 10 - 15k on the junk they're making today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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