Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted December 7, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 7, 2023 On 11/15/2023 at 12:35 PM, Jimmy Snacks said: Thinking hard…. I have this sled . Cept mine is black on black Best sled I have ever owned and that is a good price for it. I would do this one over the other one you posted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 7, 2023 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: I have this sled . Cept mine is black on black Best sled I have ever owned and that is a good price for it. I would do this one over the other one you posted. I also found a fairly low mile 2021 VR1 with the 7S and a year of warranty for 11,000…🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 20 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: I also found a fairly low mile 2021 VR1 with the 7S and a year of warranty for 11,000…🤔 I take it it's this one. One thing to check is if the clutch side jacksaft bearing mount was updated. In 2021 they were as cast and in 2022 and newer Polaris went with a machined surface for the bearing mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 XCR over VR1 .... just my 2 pennies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted December 7, 2023 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 7, 2023 43 minutes ago, Doug said: I take it it's this one. One thing to check is if the clutch side jacksaft bearing mount was updated. In 2021 they were as cast and in 2022 and newer Polaris went with a machined surface for the bearing mount. That’s the one and good call on the bearing…will ask him.👊🏻 The XCR is pretty damn nice.🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 8:52 AM, Doug said: I take it it's this one. One thing to check is if the clutch side jacksaft bearing mount was updated. In 2021 they were as cast and in 2022 and newer Polaris went with a machined surface for the bearing mount. One of my major beefs with Polaris, the last 2 I owned needed a complete skid rebuild after 2000 miles. That shouldn't happen for what these things cost these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 8 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: One of my major beefs with Polaris, the last 2 I owned needed a complete skid rebuild after 2000 miles. That shouldn't happen for what these things cost these days. Hear what your saying for what sleds cost now. My 2021 VR1 had 6500 miles on with the late delivery of the 2022 sleds. On the 2021 replaced wheel bearings and by choice rebuilt the shocks but other than that all good. Still had the original slides on. What did you have to replace on yours? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 46 minutes ago, Doug said: Hear what your saying for what sleds cost now. My 2021 VR1 had 6500 miles on with the late delivery of the 2022 sleds. On the 2021 replaced wheel bearings and by choice rebuilt the shocks but other than that all good. Still had the original slides on. What did you have to replace on yours? I started going through the skid, and realized more than half of them were sketchy. At that point, I didn't trust any of the remaining good ones so I replaced all of them, axle bearing and all. I sold it before the jackshaft bearing had a chance to go. I loved how they worked though, my 17 Assault was a weapon. Fast and would go most anywhere I needed to go on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 It sucks they use cheap bearings, but if that is all it is a rather trivial fix. I've always inspected and replaced them on any sled I've owned yearly. My 22 is seemingly fine. My 17 had them all done by around 4k. Reminds me I am down to one spare bearing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Deephaven said: It sucks they use cheap bearings, but if that is all it is a rather trivial fix. I've always inspected and replaced them on any sled I've owned yearly. My 22 is seemingly fine. My 17 had them all done by around 4k. Reminds me I am down to one spare bearing. Give your front IFS a good look. I didn't even realize it until I was selling my '22 and had it on the lift. Grab the spindle and ski and give it a good firm push/pull to see if there's any slop. It wasn't terrible on mine, but it was noticeable enough that things could have been freshened up before another full season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, Deephaven said: It sucks they use cheap bearings, but if that is all it is a rather trivial fix. I've always inspected and replaced them on any sled I've owned yearly. My 22 is seemingly fine. My 17 had them all done by around 4k. Reminds me I am down to one spare bearing. 2021 and older sleds the bearings were rather lite on grease some hardly any. 2022 had more grease including the jackshaft and drive axle. Still check them clean/regrease or replace as needed. 15 minutes ago, Bontz said: Give your front IFS a good look. I didn't even realize it until I was selling my '22 and had it on the lift. Grab the spindle and ski and give it a good firm push/pull to see if there's any slop. It wasn't terrible on mine, but it was noticeable enough that things could have been freshened up before another full season. You can loosen the bolts (item 1) on the pivot shafts and slide the pivot shaft over to help tighten up the slop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Bontz said: Give your front IFS a good look. I didn't even realize it until I was selling my '22 and had it on the lift. Grab the spindle and ski and give it a good firm push/pull to see if there's any slop. It wasn't terrible on mine, but it was noticeable enough that things could have been freshened up before another full season. Thanks. Mine were tight. Ran through it last spring after buying it. Also put on my slp's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mag6240 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 6 hours ago, Deephaven said: Thanks. Mine were tight. Ran through it last spring after buying it. Also put on my slp's Are you sticking with that heavy sway bar?? I have a small one if you’re interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Mag6240 said: Are you sticking with that heavy sway bar?? I have a small one if you’re interested. The 22 xcr has a larger one? My brain is a bit distracted. Moving out of my house this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 If so, yes I would be interested in yours. Lol. I know this is deja vu but thought it was a Convo we had before I bought a sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 10 hours ago, Doug said: 2021 and older sleds the bearings were rather lite on grease some hardly any. 2022 had more grease including the jackshaft and drive axle. Still check them clean/regrease or replace as needed. You can loosen the bolts (item 1) on the pivot shafts and slide the pivot shaft over to help tighten up the slop. For what these things cost these days, you'd think they'd throw a couple more grease fittings on those pivot points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 my 21 xcr has 2900 miles on it. tomorrow i'm changing jackshaft and drive shaft bearings. if i don't they will have 4500 miles by march. that's asking for trouble. i have a new plastic deflector just in case but i doubt i'll need it. i do the shocks every year , i'll check the idlers and slides. i have a new belt, new primary spring every year, new carbides and i'm ready. all legal too. hope i don't have to wait till january 28th this time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 13 hours ago, sleepybrew said: my 21 xcr has 2900 miles on it. tomorrow i'm changing jackshaft and drive shaft bearings. if i don't they will have 4500 miles by march. that's asking for trouble. i have a new plastic deflector just in case but i doubt i'll need it. i do the shocks every year , i'll check the idlers and slides. i have a new belt, new primary spring every year, new carbides and i'm ready. all legal too. hope i don't have to wait till january 28th this time @Mag6240put a plastic deflector on the inboard side of the drive shaft bearing that did a nice job on keeping water out of the bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag6240 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, Doug said: @Mag6240put a plastic deflector on the inboard side of the drive shaft bearing that did a nice job on keeping water out of the bearing. And put on 6000+ miles last season after it already had 5000 miles on it. Keep those bearings greased and water/rust free and there is no reason you can’t go well beyond what @sleepybrew is concerned about. 4500 miles is nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag6240 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 16 hours ago, Deephaven said: If so, yes I would be interested in yours. Lol. I know this is deja vu but thought it was a Convo we had before I bought a sled. Yes we did! Hope the move goes well… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag6240 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 14 hours ago, sleepybrew said: my 21 xcr has 2900 miles on it. tomorrow i'm changing jackshaft and drive shaft bearings. if i don't they will have 4500 miles by march. that's asking for trouble. i have a new plastic deflector just in case but i doubt i'll need it. i do the shocks every year , i'll check the idlers and slides. i have a new belt, new primary spring every year, new carbides and i'm ready. all legal too. hope i don't have to wait till january 28th this time If you have a plastic deflector on hand, center drill it out to 1 1/4” and push it over the shoulder before you press the bearing on. Pop that seal, fill it with grease and you’ll never look at it again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Is there a logical place to buy said deflector? Nothing in my parts bin matches well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag6240 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 10 hours ago, Deephaven said: Is there a logical place to buy said deflector? Nothing in my parts bin matches well enough. Polaris - I see tricky Ricky has one now also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Mag6240 said: Polaris - I see tricky Ricky has one now also. Nice of you to "Share" your deflector idea. I'm sure he gave you credit 😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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