1500 miles no issues or 53 hours...
Most Trouble Free Miles on 08-09 D8
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09 Assault, 910 miles. Had the midrange bog at around 450 miles, got the newest "calibration" and now it runs like a cheetah on cocaine on its hind legs.
I have over 1500 miles on my 08 D8 although it was ported and the head was milled at the beginning of this year when it had 1170 miles on it. I had a little bit of a bog issue but it was cleared up pretty easily by putting 09 Power Valve springs in it.
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Current Results
Sled with no Major Problem
2000+ Miles 3
1500+ Miles 2
1000+ Miles 6
500+ Miles 1
Total 12
AVG 1200+ Trouble Free Miles
Sleds with Major Problems
1500+ Miles 1
1000+ Miles 1
500 + Miles 1
150+ Miles 1
Total 4
AVG 787+ Problem Miles
25% or 4 of 16 08-09 800 Have Major Problems in the first 1000 miles
75% or 12 of 16 Don't Have Major Problems
Keep the results going
The new record for distance is 2900 miles without Problem By Silber
The record for the shortest distance is 189 by akrerider
Thanks to all those who have responded so far!
Sorry if I made any math mistakes feel free to correct it
Sled with no Major Problem
2000+ Miles 3
1500+ Miles 2
1000+ Miles 6
500+ Miles 1
Total 12
AVG 1200+ Trouble Free Miles
Sleds with Major Problems
1500+ Miles 1
1000+ Miles 1
500 + Miles 1
150+ Miles 1
Total 4
AVG 787+ Problem Miles
25% or 4 of 16 08-09 800 Have Major Problems in the first 1000 miles
75% or 12 of 16 Don't Have Major Problems
Keep the results going
The new record for distance is 2900 miles without Problem By Silber
The record for the shortest distance is 189 by akrerider
Thanks to all those who have responded so far!
Sorry if I made any math mistakes feel free to correct it
M
I have over 2000 miles on mine no major problems. Im not getting the RPM I should but at least it still runs.
I have a 08 D-8 163..put 2000 miles on it between last year and the start of this season, in november the dealer checked it for scuffs and found light scuffing on mag piston and put the 09 update kit on it...went to 2500 miles and seized...mag piston heavily scored..pto lightly scored...put 20 miles on it this weekend and it ran flawless....elevations from sea level to 8000 ft....
K
so far, so good...
09 rmk 800 155,
1100 miles, no bog, no problems so far.
I haven't checked the pistons...don't want to know til end of the season.
09 rmk 800 155,
1100 miles, no bog, no problems so far.
I haven't checked the pistons...don't want to know til end of the season.
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1495 with 72.7 hrs
I Ride Eastern Washington 2000' to 6700' primarily 5500'. SLP pipe/can intake stock reeds. 10-70 weights 140/330 front spring must be stock helix in driven. Constantly vary the throttle to stay out of mid range especially at lower trail elevations. Only see 7950 RPM on climbs at altitude, but get 8300 on max RPM resets, so maybe I don’t look long enough, or only look when I don’t really have it nailed?
Only problems: Flat track shock ~300 miles. Delaminated belt ~270 miles warranted.
Last Saturday smelled belt for the first time; sticky snow and climbs through trees with about 700 miles on belt. Kind of maybe felt a slight bog on the trail home? Herd metallic clanking coming down very - very bumpy trail. Stopped a couple of times to check for loose stuff, looked everywhere the spark plug wrench and belt tool were out of place, not sure if enough to make the sound; so I changed chain case lube, lubed suspension, checked bolts, engine mounts, changed back to belt with 400 miles on it, changed spark plugs, washed clutch faces and belts, checked for any loose or damaged wires, and drank about 2 ½ Black Velvet and Coke’s out of a quart jar!
Cleaned the hood and did the same ride the next day, no slight bog (not that I was trying to induce it!). No clinking sound! Seemed to be snappier on the ride home? Maybe the belt wore too thin and the clutch was clinking???
I added my extra fuel before the return off the mountain.
Could one of the possible problems or another symptom be that when the tank is low and less head pressure that the fuel pump is not keeping up with demand and causing even more of a lean condition in that mid range injector “blind spot”? It happened to my carbed 600 last year when we added a pipe and V-Force reeds? The shop changed the fuel pump and location and the routing of the fuel line, never a problem again!
Had me thinking the sled just didn’t want to go home! If someone would have brought me a tent, whiskey, and fuel we’da’ never found the problem
I Ride Eastern Washington 2000' to 6700' primarily 5500'. SLP pipe/can intake stock reeds. 10-70 weights 140/330 front spring must be stock helix in driven. Constantly vary the throttle to stay out of mid range especially at lower trail elevations. Only see 7950 RPM on climbs at altitude, but get 8300 on max RPM resets, so maybe I don’t look long enough, or only look when I don’t really have it nailed?
Only problems: Flat track shock ~300 miles. Delaminated belt ~270 miles warranted.
Last Saturday smelled belt for the first time; sticky snow and climbs through trees with about 700 miles on belt. Kind of maybe felt a slight bog on the trail home? Herd metallic clanking coming down very - very bumpy trail. Stopped a couple of times to check for loose stuff, looked everywhere the spark plug wrench and belt tool were out of place, not sure if enough to make the sound; so I changed chain case lube, lubed suspension, checked bolts, engine mounts, changed back to belt with 400 miles on it, changed spark plugs, washed clutch faces and belts, checked for any loose or damaged wires, and drank about 2 ½ Black Velvet and Coke’s out of a quart jar!
Cleaned the hood and did the same ride the next day, no slight bog (not that I was trying to induce it!). No clinking sound! Seemed to be snappier on the ride home? Maybe the belt wore too thin and the clutch was clinking???
I added my extra fuel before the return off the mountain.
Could one of the possible problems or another symptom be that when the tank is low and less head pressure that the fuel pump is not keeping up with demand and causing even more of a lean condition in that mid range injector “blind spot”? It happened to my carbed 600 last year when we added a pipe and V-Force reeds? The shop changed the fuel pump and location and the routing of the fuel line, never a problem again!
Had me thinking the sled just didn’t want to go home! If someone would have brought me a tent, whiskey, and fuel we’da’ never found the problem
I have a 2008 D8 with over 2250 miles on it and it still seems to run like a raped ape...MontanaMike I did start losing rpms about 200 miles ago and found a torn bellows..now running better than ever.
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1800 miles on freinds 2008 D8, Scored...
He purchased used at 800 miles put another 1000 this year went into shop for poor running, had scored pistons awaiting 09 upgrade parts. Don’t know set-up back-country rider.
He purchased used at 800 miles put another 1000 this year went into shop for poor running, had scored pistons awaiting 09 upgrade parts. Don’t know set-up back-country rider.
J
1400 miles on my 09. all with carls porting and reflash, still ripping very, very hard. Sold my 08 to a riding buddy, just under 2000 miles on that one, bone stock, and still going strong. I have had zero problems with my dragons, and snow checked a 2010. Great sleds.
Looks like higher elevations sleds are running strong. No help for me being in Michigan. I like riding out west but can't go everytime I ride. LOL.
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I have about 500 miles on my '09 D8 155" with the miles split up between MN and CO. I have had two minor issues with the sled. Front WE shock broke and the voltage regulator went while I was in the Rabbit Ears. Of course that resulted in getting towed out of the backcountry. I have checked my pistons for scuffing, and the pistons looked great. So I am keeping my fingers crossed!
W
09 d8 only about 700 miles this year, but not one issue, best sled ive had so far. (fingers crossed, knock on wood and etc). 3,000 to 6,000 feet.
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New Results
Sled with no Major Problem
2000+ Miles 6
1500+ Miles 2
1000+ Miles 8
500+ Miles 3
Total 19
AVG 1342+ Trouble Free Miles
Sleds with Major Problems
1500+ Miles 3
1000+ Miles 1
500 + Miles 1
150+ Miles 1
Total 6
AVG 1000+ Miles before major problem
25% or 6 of 25 08-09 800 Have Major Problems in the first 1000 miles
75% or 19 of 25 Don't Have Major Problems
Keep the results going
The new record for distance is 2900 miles without Problem By Silber
The record for the shortest distance is 189 by akrerider
Thanks to all those who have responded so far!
Sorry if I made any math mistakes feel free to correct it
Sled with no Major Problem
2000+ Miles 6
1500+ Miles 2
1000+ Miles 8
500+ Miles 3
Total 19
AVG 1342+ Trouble Free Miles
Sleds with Major Problems
1500+ Miles 3
1000+ Miles 1
500 + Miles 1
150+ Miles 1
Total 6
AVG 1000+ Miles before major problem
25% or 6 of 25 08-09 800 Have Major Problems in the first 1000 miles
75% or 19 of 25 Don't Have Major Problems
Keep the results going
The new record for distance is 2900 miles without Problem By Silber
The record for the shortest distance is 189 by akrerider
Thanks to all those who have responded so far!
Sorry if I made any math mistakes feel free to correct it
H
09 D8 163" 500 miles 3000-7000' 8300RPM SLP single/can V-Force 3's.
Rips.
Rips.
Do I Win?
3568 miles #10. Used as a rental here in Alpine Wyoming. Never been in the shop except for a reflash. Still running the original belt. Elevation 5700-10,500. Riden slow fast and everthing in between. My other three 800's have had trouble. For some reason this is just a good one. I think Polaris should by this one back from me and do some extensive testing to see why this one has made it? I am not convinced the problem is just pistons but a combination of pistons and programming/injectors. There are too many repeat offenders on their second and third motors still having trouble. That tells me its not just a motor problem. I have a feeling that if this sled was tested it would be richer in oil or fuel or something differn't from the norm. It's for sale for $6000, any takers? Polaris should be putting fresh pistons in it for next season. Warranty good until Jan 15, 2010.
3568 miles #10. Used as a rental here in Alpine Wyoming. Never been in the shop except for a reflash. Still running the original belt. Elevation 5700-10,500. Riden slow fast and everthing in between. My other three 800's have had trouble. For some reason this is just a good one. I think Polaris should by this one back from me and do some extensive testing to see why this one has made it? I am not convinced the problem is just pistons but a combination of pistons and programming/injectors. There are too many repeat offenders on their second and third motors still having trouble. That tells me its not just a motor problem. I have a feeling that if this sled was tested it would be richer in oil or fuel or something differn't from the norm. It's for sale for $6000, any takers? Polaris should be putting fresh pistons in it for next season. Warranty good until Jan 15, 2010.
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08 D8, original owner had scoring at about 500 miles, got 09 up date. I bought it at 600 miles, drove it till 847 miles, motor shot. New motor ran unreal awesome another 154 miles, motor is shot again. Been in the shop for over two weeks, and parts are back ordered. Sitting at 1001 miles, sled is going on 4th motor since Polaris shipped it. Going to a nitro.
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ROCKINMRANCH- is now holds the title for the longest trouble free distance at 3568- ROCKINMRANCH- Can you give me some stats on the three the had troubles- miles before the troubles started?
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