Bontz Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sled_Hed said: This is probably compounded by waiting on parts and rushing to get the machines assembled and out quickly. No excuse, but totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 45 minutes ago, Bontz said: No excuse, but totally agree. Absolutely. I've worked in mfg long enough to know it does happen when it shouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrinkly balls Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Fuck i hope cat comes out with something new because the poo backup plan isn't looking good!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hub Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Good one like cat don’t have issues. Get real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 11 hours ago, Ziemann said: Meh. I'm being a whiney little bitch this morning, aren't I? LOL Can't blame you I wouldn't be happy either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh...... Alrighty- I called Duluth Lawn & Sport at 0900. I dropped it off at 1100. They called me at 1500. And I loaded it back on my trailer at 1630. You can't beat that kind of service. I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. Problem: Lower coolant hose was making contact with the starter mounting bracket and wore a hole through the hose. They replaced the hose, and properly restrained it so that it doesn't reoccur. They looked for other wire/hose wear issues while they had it tore down. So, as expected, it was a simple problem with a simple fix. 5 of us are riding tomorrow and I'll spend the day doing some additional fine tuning. I installed a Powermadd 4" riser tonight and that should help improve my riding position. I'm still on the fence about ordering a Grandpa windshield, and a set of Sly Dog skis...... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 7 hours ago, Ziemann said: HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh...... Alrighty- I called Duluth Lawn & Sport at 0900. I dropped it off at 1100. They called me at 1500. And I loaded it back on my trailer at 1630. You can't beat that kind of service. I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. Problem: Lower coolant hose was making contact with the starter mounting bracket and wore a hole through the hose. They replaced the hose, and properly restrained it so that it doesn't reoccur. They looked for other wire/hose wear issues while they had it tore down. So, as expected, it was a simple problem with a simple fix. 5 of us are riding tomorrow and I'll spend the day doing some additional fine tuning. I installed a Powermadd 4" riser tonight and that should help improve my riding position. I'm still on the fence about ordering a Grandpa windshield, and a set of Sly Dog skis...... Ooof. Sounds like it may be a model problem. We’ll see when more get completed and delivered. Pete is good people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwhite138 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 7 hours ago, Ziemann said: HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh...... I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. You don’t hear enough if this these days! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Glad things worked out. My wife and I have had good experiences at Duluth L&S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 had a brand new xrs dripping coolant yesterday, first ride. not like you can see anything on it. seemed to stop but still concerning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Glad to hear they got you up and going again with a quick turnaround, @Ziemann. I guess I'll have to make sure I ask the guy setting up my sled to take a peek at that (I know him well & he will treat this sled like it's his). Hopefully nothing more than a Friday build with a lack of QC vs. something awry with the assembly process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krom Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/12/2022 at 8:56 AM, Ziemann said: Oh....and the back story? To protect the engine, it shuts down when it over heats. Even if your in the process of crossing a slush hole on Lake St. Croix. So yeah, my picker factor was high as it was sitting in slush. Fortunately, it started right back up and I was able to ride it up on to an ice road to let it cool. Lucky there was ice under that slush hole, that fucker could've drown you... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krom Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Ziemann said: HAPPY ENDING! Ahhhhhh...... Alrighty- I called Duluth Lawn & Sport at 0900. I dropped it off at 1100. They called me at 1500. And I loaded it back on my trailer at 1630. You can't beat that kind of service. I love this dealer and they have bent over backwards to take care of me. Problem: Lower coolant hose was making contact with the starter mounting bracket and wore a hole through the hose. They replaced the hose, and properly restrained it so that it doesn't reoccur. They looked for other wire/hose wear issues while they had it tore down. So, as expected, it was a simple problem with a simple fix. 5 of us are riding tomorrow and I'll spend the day doing some additional fine tuning. I installed a Powermadd 4" riser tonight and that should help improve my riding position. I'm still on the fence about ordering a Grandpa windshield, and a set of Sly Dog skis...... 2 hours ago, Zambroski said: Ooof. Sounds like it may be a model problem. We’ll see when more get completed and delivered. Pete is good people. Must be pretty common if they have that hose in stock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 2 hours ago, krom said: Must be pretty common if they have that hose in stock Well, only so many places that hose can run if it’s right by the starter mounts. My guess: many more of these are coming. Eeesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: Well, only so many places that hose can run if it’s right by the starter mounts. My guess: many more of these are coming. Eeesh. I don't know what's gonna happen on this ... either it's legit and will end up being a TSB to get sleds in and fixed, or Bryan's sled was a Friday (or Monday hangover) build with something getting missed. I have a shout out to a buddy of mine who works at the dealership I'm going through, to see if he can tell - or has seen this - on the stuff he's been working on. I know he will for sure be looking closely at mine ... when it shows up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, Bontz said: I don't know what's gonna happen on this ... either it's legit and will end up being a TSB to get sleds in and fixed, or Bryan's sled was a Friday (or Monday hangover) build with something getting missed. I have a shout out to a buddy of mine who works at the dealership I'm going through, to see if he can tell - or has seen this - on the stuff he's been working on. I know he will for sure be looking closely at mine ... when it shows up I’m guessing some type of hose guard was left off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 well the ones who leave that shit loose or vulnerable buy a gm truck and then get to know the same feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2700 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) id say hose not twisted on water pump correctly.it comes off pump then across engine next to starter motor bracket. usually they have mark on hose for correct orientation. must be rubbing hard to go that fast!!! Edited January 13, 2022 by X2700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Sounds like a problem you may not have had if you didn't have electric start. Just saying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnDean Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) Lol, I was wondering how long it would be before mnstang piped in with his electrophobia talk. Edited January 13, 2022 by MnDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslowsledder Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 3:01 PM, mnstang said: Sounds like a problem you may not have had if you didn't have electric start. Just saying. Hahahahaha, good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziemann Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) I've read a couple more reports of the same issue with wear on that coolant hose on HCS. It'll be interesting to see if a TSB is issued for the 650's...... My date of manufacture was 8/26. Edited January 15, 2022 by Ziemann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 7 hours ago, Ziemann said: I've read a couple more reports of the same issue with wear on that coolant hose on HCS. It'll be interesting to see if a TSB is issued for the 650's...... My date of manufacture was 8/26. Maybe the coolant leak is intentional, to stop them from catching fire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 29 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said: Maybe the coolant leak is intentional, to stop them from catching fire. In the same way that Cat is selling the "updated" 2012 ProCross to encourage no one to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 40 minutes ago, Deephaven said: In the same way that Cat is selling the "updated" 2012 ProCross to encourage no one to buy one. Just like original recipe KFC Why change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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