Capt.Storm Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 What sled would you get and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 It wasn't , so I ordered it. If you have to ask why, there's no hope for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Well people do have diff riding styles and i'm sorta interested in the brand they choose. Never mind...stfu! Edited May 26, 2016 by Capt.Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzman Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 1 of each of the 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeadoo Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I would have ordered the new 850.....no brainer as I could have got one at dealer cost... and I think it is going to rule the mountain for the next few years. I truly believe Doo is raising the bar again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzman Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 dealer cost is what? 300 bucks off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
favoritos Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I ordered the sled I wanted as a first choice. I went with the RR from Cat just because it has the stronger shock package right out the door. I am tired of replacing components. There are quite a few sleds that I would love to try. But, I had to narrow down the field. There is only so much time to ride when you have to work in between. Fantasy dream, I would have ordered a full time mechanic and a fleet of sleds if money was no object. I get tired of fixing OEM problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowhawkcat Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 9 hours ago, Mikeadoo said: I would have ordered the new 850.....no brainer as I could have got one at dealer cost... and I think it is going to rule the mountain for the next few years. I truly believe Doo is raising the bar again. I hope so cuz the 800 e tec is a junk motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 2 hours ago, Mowhawkcat said: I hope so cuz the 800 e tec is a junk motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I put 5000 hard miles on my last sled. 800 etec. Not so much as blip til I toasted the Stator...just parted it out from there. The only thing I didn't like was the difficulty in working around and on it. Just limited space with all that fancy-shmancy technology.jammed in there. And I didn't like how the secondary shaft set up bolted in there either. The rest was pretty damn good. Light, fast, and fun. Not as sturdy as my RR that I have now that's for sure. But like I said..it went 5000 miles on some tough terrain, corner to corner and gave all I could ask of it. Still...like my Cat better though. It just feels more like a racer and is built for more punishment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 11 minutes ago, Zambroski said: I put 5000 hard miles on my last sled. 800 etec. Not so much as blip til I toasted the Stator...just parted it out from there. The only thing I didn't like was the difficulty in working around and on it. Just limited space with all that fancy-shmancy technology.jammed in there. And I didn't like how the secondary shaft set up bolted in there either. The rest was pretty damn good. Light, fast, and fun. Not as sturdy as my RR that I have now that's for sure. But like I said..it went 5000 miles on some tough terrain, corner to corner and gave all I could ask of it. Still...like my Cat better though. It just feels more like a racer and is built for more punishment. 5000 miles for a $14,000 sled. Sounds like junk to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted May 26, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 26, 2016 6350 miles on my 2015 800 Etec - not one issue. Traded it in and it still has 2 years warranty remaining. I'm getting another one - 2017 - I'll keep it 2 years and go with the 850. There are a lot of quality sleds but there's no doubt Ski Doo is at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowhawkcat Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Hmm 850, totally different motor design then the isoflex and just di injectors?? But they say it's way more reliable then the 800 e tec?? Hmm?? Wonder what was wrong with e tec 800's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted May 26, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 26, 2016 Why would any company claim their next gen motor is less reliable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger** Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Just cuz I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 29 minutes ago, Ebsell said: 5000 miles for a $14,000 sled. Sounds like junk to me A new stator and it would have been good to go. But at the 5000 mark, these sleds begin to become worth more in parts and I was ready for some new iron. I actually sold the whole thing to a guy that parts them out. It was in pretty good shape as I am pretty anal about upkeep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 41 minutes ago, SnowRider said: Why would any company claim their next gen motor is less reliable? I think polaris has claimed their 800 is more reliable every yr since 2010 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Wife loves her 08 xp 500ss..we bought it with like 1000 miles..has close to 7k now and it only went through a few plugs ..one belt and 2 idlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 3 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: Wife loves her 08 xp 500ss..we bought it with like 1000 miles..has close to 7k now and it only went through a few plugs ..one belt and 2 idlers. That is a bullet proof motor for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowhawkcat Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 49 minutes ago, DAVE said: I think polaris has claimed their 800 is more reliable every yr since 2010 Any two stroke@ 5000 miles should have a top end and @ 10,000 miles, a bottom end. Especially the di motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 And the damn thing will take my 600sdi out of the whole with Jaydin running it! But I catch and pass after a little bit! Usually I can't race on snow though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Just now, Mowhawkcat said: Any two stroke@ 5000 miles should have a top end and @ 10,000 miles, a bottom end. Especially the di motors Ya but thats not the point i was making... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 26 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: Wife loves her 08 xp 500ss..we bought it with like 1000 miles..has close to 7k now and it only went through a few plugs ..one belt and 2 idlers. I just picked up a '12 TNT600 for my son back in March. Just a tad over 2,700 and mint 21 minutes ago, Mowhawkcat said: Any two stroke@ 5000 miles should have a top end and @ 10,000 miles, a bottom end. Especially the di motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 8 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: I just picked up a '12 TNT600 for my son back in March. Just a tad over 2,700 and mint Its true...top end for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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