In slightly modified form (slp pipe and can) and at approx. 7500 ft above sea level I did muster a 73mph according to the top speed on the dash computer.
09 assault track
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In slightly modified form (slp pipe and can) and at approx. 7500 ft above sea level I did muster a 73mph according to the top speed on the dash computer.
I just picked up my Assault of friday, and I think the track works just fine for what it is designed for. I have a 163 Dragon, and the Assault is going to be used when snow conditions suck, and I want something fun to jump with. I was able to jump from sled to sled on Saturday, and depending on the surface, both tracks have great grip and acceleration. I have no plans on running the Assault in deep powder, just heavy snow.
I'm kind of interested in knowing if the track damage was possibly done at normal slower speeds, or speeds in excess of 70mph. I had no idea that 70mph was the fastest that they want this track to go until reading this thread. I don't think I got over 50mph, and looks like I won't be looking for top speed any time soon!
I'm kind of interested in knowing if the track damage was possibly done at normal slower speeds, or speeds in excess of 70mph. I had no idea that 70mph was the fastest that they want this track to go until reading this thread. I don't think I got over 50mph, and looks like I won't be looking for top speed any time soon!
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2strokes_are_awesome
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I've heard that the assault has a competition track so it has an advantage in the stock class hillclimbs. It was never supposed to be a long lived track.
1268 Miles on my Stock Polaris Assault track with many trees and rocks hit. Not one single problem with it and further more not one complaint with it. I have only ridden on it in the snow it was made for and have not ripped lugs off. My track has lived through boost too. I think Polaris has every right to not warrantee a track that doesn't fail when ridden in the type of snow it was designed and engineered for.
For the people who are complaining that Polaris shouldn't have put this track on from the factory, you read up on the sled you knew what it came with, if you didn't like it then why buy it?
For the people who are complaining that Polaris shouldn't have put this track on from the factory, you read up on the sled you knew what it came with, if you didn't like it then why buy it?
Exactly right YOU WILL GET NOWHERE WITH THEM they gave you an option to buy a 1 3/8 track for high speeds and low snow conditions you should have done so Like said above
I the right conditions the assault track is amazing!!! I really didnt mind it in all conditions just need throttle control
on these big tracks you have to run scratchers at all times if there is less then 3-4 inches of powder on the hardpack otherwise the track overheats ....
so the track is not for low snow or deep snow. sounds like a good r&d by polaris. this track should never have been on a production sled, bottom line!
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oneal30
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Very true
I just had my 09 assault stock track traded out today! Can't wait to run this sled with a track that is more condusive to powder and all mountain terrain. The Stock track was meant for one condition; Hill climbing competition in Jackson Hole. It would work great for poor snow conditions and spitting out stumps but who wants to ride up that kind of crap? I bought this sled knowing full well, that I would trade the track out.
I just had my 09 assault stock track traded out today! Can't wait to run this sled with a track that is more condusive to powder and all mountain terrain. The Stock track was meant for one condition; Hill climbing competition in Jackson Hole. It would work great for poor snow conditions and spitting out stumps but who wants to ride up that kind of crap? I bought this sled knowing full well, that I would trade the track out.
It also states that the sled should not exceed 70 mph in the owners manual, this goes for the 2.4 as well.
I have a Assault and a Dragon 163. Both work well, but the dragon didn't leave the trailer last weekend. I love the track on the Assault for what it was made for. This thing is a climbing beast, and hooks up great in snow that the Dragon would spin on. This sled and track was designed for jumping and not so good snow/nasty hill climbs, not for 3' powder, or icy road-racing. I spent the whole weekend riding with 2 163 Dragons on 5" powder over hardpacked base, and I had a lot more fun. If you only go out when the snows deep, you should have got a Dragon!
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I have a Assault and a Dragon 163. Both work well, but the dragon didn't leave the trailer last weekend. I love the track on the Assault for what it was made for. This thing is a climbing beast, and hooks up great in snow that the Dragon would spin on. This sled and track was designed for jumping and not so good snow/nasty hill climbs, not for 3' powder, or icy road-racing. I spent the whole weekend riding with 2 163 Dragons on 5" powder over hardpacked base, and I had a lot more fun. If you only go out when the snows deep, you should have got a Dragon!
that type of snow all you need is a 121 trail sled with an inch track. again my point is where does this track fit on a consumer based sled? in my opinion it is a worthless track designed by polaris engineers that do not know what they are doing. now i am a victim of having to pay retail for testing parts to see what will and wont work. bs
I have a Assault and a Dragon 163. Both work well, but the dragon didn't leave the trailer last weekend. I love the track on the Assault for what it was made for. This thing is a climbing beast, and hooks up great in snow that the Dragon would spin on. This sled and track was designed for jumping and not so good snow/nasty hill climbs, not for 3' powder, or icy road-racing. I spent the whole weekend riding with 2 163 Dragons on 5" powder over hardpacked base, and I had a lot more fun. If you only go out when the snows deep, you should have got a Dragon!
that type of snow all you need is a 121 trail sled with an inch track. again my point is where does this track fit on a consumer based sled? in my opinion it is a worthless track designed by polaris engineers that do not know what they are doing. now i am a victim of having to pay retail for testing parts to see what will and wont work. bs
I bought my Assault because of the track. I look at it as a better crossover sled than a Switchback. I ride trails in Minnesota, and do a couple trips out west. The stiff Assault lugs don't fold over on the trail like the powder tracks, and seems to work just fine in the powder. Last year I did about 800 miles of hardpack trails, and about 750 miles out west, and the track still looks like new. My only complaint is the heavy track limits the top speed to 75 mph.
I made it pretty clear in my post that I love this sled and this track! It is designed for hill climbs and jumping. They make 3 track length normal RMKs 144, 155, and 163 with different tracks that would have worked for you. You should have bought one of them if you wanted a different track. It seems to me that you should have asked some questions before spending 10k on the wrong sled, not blame Polaris for giving you too many choices!
I would buy a rush or a 600RR before I bought an Assault. I could turn my 600 into an assault and I may just do that. How much do the "Assault" stickers cost?
I took my Assault out for the 3rd time. Wolf Creek, there was plenty of powder. I didn't have any problems. The Sled ran great. I got stuck but that was my fault. The worst part about the Assault is not the stiff track but the short(er) track. I think this sled would climb just as good as a 155 Dragon if it had the same track but in a 155. It is not the hard compound it is the length. BTW, I love it. You ride different but I knew that when I bought it.
That is completely false. If you put an aftermarket exhaust on a truck and your suspension fails they cannot deny warranty. They can only deny warranty if they PROVE the part you put on the vehicle caused the failure. With that the burden of proof is on them.
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assaultcbco
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Assault Track
Speaking of the Assaults track. The thing it does best is trench! That is unless its spring time and there is HERO snow. Then it climbs amazing. I think Polaris was foolish to produce a sled with 154hp and a 146 stiff track. Honestly what were they thinking?
Speaking of the Assaults track. The thing it does best is trench! That is unless its spring time and there is HERO snow. Then it climbs amazing. I think Polaris was foolish to produce a sled with 154hp and a 146 stiff track. Honestly what were they thinking?
I rode some deep snow this past weekend and I thought the track did fine. You have to ride it differently. The stiffness is not the problem. It is handicapped like any shorter track. A 146 will not climb as well as a 155 and a 155 will not climb as well as a 163, etc, etc.
This sled was not made to climb hill but to air out and boondock. That it does perfectly fine.
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metallicat
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Was riding with a guy this weekend with an 09 assault. cruising along and the track just spit right out the back end. ripped across and was laying on the ground behind him. Don't know details, just thought i would throw this out there.
