Guest Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 27 minutes ago, ACE said: VR1 is well known for being very tippy Only in the flatlands of central Manitoba.Everywhere else they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 30 minutes ago, ACE said: VR1 is well known for being very tippy I’ve had people tell me the same thing about my Indy. I don’t see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 32 minutes ago, ACE said: VR1 is well known for being very tippy Who are these people you're talking to who say this? Do they ride on a booster seat and wear a 100 pound backpack or something? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 its nothing to be so angry about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 The axys required a little input to stay flat. Was the funnest mostly stock sled I’ve ridden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: I’ve had people tell me the same thing about my Indy. I don’t see it. the VR1 was far from tippy, my BC XRS with the narrow front and freerides were tippy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Bontz said: Who are these people you're talking to who say this? Do they ride on a booster seat and wear a 100 pound backpack or something? The people that are still riding trailing arm sleds. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Blows my mind how people spaz and vomit to defend the VR1 for being tippy like Polaris hasn’t absolutely buttfucked you guys with the worst engines known to man for 20 years tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, ACE said: Blows my mind how people spaz and vomit to defend the VR1 for being tippy like Polaris hasn’t absolutely buttfucked you guys with the worst engines known to man for 20 years tbh The 800ho was good to me. Only Polaris I’ve really owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 55 minutes ago, f7ben said: The 800ho was good to me. Only Polaris I’ve really owned. I've got an 800 and 2 850's. No problems whatsoever. Toyler is throwing shade because he owns the most disappointing modern snowmobile on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted September 14, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Anler said: I've got an 800 and 2 850's. No problems whatsoever. Toyler is throwing shade because he owns the most disappointing modern snowmobile on the market. If they're so good why do you need 2 back up sleds? Edited September 14, 2022 by Steve753 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Jackson Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/12/2022 at 7:41 PM, f7ben said: They had the best motor on snow in the 1200 and they just hated it because it was the exact opposite of their culture and what they want. Problem was that the 1200 was a bit heavy and expensive. Petronas probably also had a say in its demise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, J. Jackson said: Problem was that the 1200 was a bit heavy and expensive. Petronas probably also had a say in its demise. It was about 12lb heavier than the 900. It certainly was more expensive because it was built 1000x better than that Fischer price junk 900 ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 19 hours ago, HSR said: Only in the flatlands of central Manitoba.Everywhere else they are fine. Must be why the Polaris front end is regarded as the best in the industry currently... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted September 14, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, f7ben said: The axys required a little input to stay flat. Was the funnest mostly stock sled I’ve ridden. Agreed and also depended on how it was set up. Never been on a sled that came close to feeling an extension of me as my axys rather trail riding or playing in the powder. Simply amazing snowmobile. Controlling weight transfer on the axys makes a huge difference. Edited September 14, 2022 by Highmark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve753 said: If they're so good why do you need 2 back up sleds? Have you met Bussman? LOL I kept the assault when I bought the VR1 because it was so awesome. The Pro S I bought for my son. But I think you always need a back up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, Highmark said: Agreed and also depended on how it was set up. Never been on a sled that came close to feeling an extension of me as my axys rather trail riding or playing in the powder. Simply amazing snowmobile. Controlling weight transfer on the axys makes a huge difference. Yup , simply sliding a few inches further forward or backward completely changes the way the sled transfers weight and reacts. It’s really an incredible platform. Tough to describe to someone who hasn’t ridden one for 1000s of miles. The sled was still surprising me with how good it was the last season I rode it. I wish they could put a legit 180hp in one. I think that would be enough to keep me satisfied. I also don’t mean pie in the sky 850hp numbers. I mean like cat 1000 twin with y-pipe 180hp. That amount of power in that chassis would be perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted September 14, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, f7ben said: Yup , simply sliding a few inches further forward or backward completely changes the way the sled transfers weight and reacts. It’s really an incredible platform. Tough to describe to someone who hasn’t ridden one for 1000s of miles. The sled was still surprising me with how good it was the last season I rode it. I wish they could put a legit 180hp in one. I think that would be enough to keep me satisfied. I also don’t mean pie in the sky 850hp numbers. I mean like cat 1000 twin with y-pipe 180hp. That amount of power in that chassis would be perfect. Boost Maytrx should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Highmark said: Boost Maytrx should do the trick. I’d have to give that one a good leaving alone for a year or two. Seems way over complicated for a small power bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted September 14, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, f7ben said: I’d have to give that one a good leaving alone for a year or two. Seems way over complicated for a small power bump. Probably would have if it hadn't had a year in the mountains. No doubt it adds some complexity but at 190+ HP and the ease to add boost for a bit more makes it pretty attractive. Its long legs in the modern slower chassis was impressing everyone who rode them last spring. Wife and I are planning a few trips out west to mostly trail ride and having to change nothing makes it even more attractive. If reliable it could be the perfect snowmobile. Edited September 14, 2022 by Highmark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 12 minutes ago, Highmark said: Probably would have if it hadn't had a year in the mountains. No doubt it adds some complexity but at 190+ HP and the ease to add boost for a bit more makes it pretty attractive. Its long legs in the modern slower chassis was impressing everyone who rode them last spring. Wife and I are planning a few trips out west to mostly trail ride and having to change nothing makes it even more attractive. If reliable it could be the perfect snowmobile. 100% agree , I just watched a few videos. I’ll bet the power is very linear as well. Modern control and a turbo allows you limitless tuning options for power delivery etc. Polaris is so far out front it’s amazing the other dont just throw in the towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 hour ago, f7ben said: Yup , simply sliding a few inches further forward or backward completely changes the way the sled transfers weight and reacts. It’s really an incredible platform. Tough to describe to someone who hasn’t ridden one for 1000s of miles. The sled was still surprising me with how good it was the last season I rode it. I wish they could put a legit 180hp in one. I think that would be enough to keep me satisfied. I also don’t mean pie in the sky 850hp numbers. I mean like cat 1000 twin with y-pipe 180hp. That amount of power in that chassis would be perfect. Dude all sleds react like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Dude all sleds react like that. Nope , not at all. This is completely different. You can’t understand unless you ride them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member EvilBird Posted September 14, 2022 Gold Member Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Dude all sleds react like that. You have obviously never ridden an Axys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Just priced a Vr1 boost in 137 $21,788 It will be 2030 before the price of one hits what I’m will to pay for a snowmobile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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