2013 Snowcheck ?s

[Chewy22]

Hopefully someone can chime in; dealer, polaris tech keeping an eye on the posts, whomever.

1. If you add the colored skis do you still get the blck set? For an extra $359.99 I hope so. If not, why so much for the add?

2. Same goes for the different side panels do you also get the original black or white (LE) panels also?

3. What is the difference between the stock boards and the Burandt HD Powder Trac Boards? Appears the Burandts are coated black? What is the coating, paint, powder coat, anodized?

4. I really hesitate to ask this question for fear it will just open a can of worms and everyone will only focus on this question and not address the 3 above but here goes. What is Polaris doing to address the engine problems? I know all the brand loyalists will start screaming at me but trust me guys I've done the homework, I've read all the posts and have wittnessed it. People are just sticking their heads in the sand if they don't think this is an issue. I just want an honest answer. If they are addressing it, it would be nice to know. Tighter quality control or whatever, would just like to hear something from the horses mouth. If they are accepting the problems, which appears to be manufacturing issues, and offering the extended warranty to cover the defaults then just state that. If I'm going to drop $13K on a new sled, this is not an unreasonable question by any means.

Thanks!!!

 

[wanous21]

I ordered red skis and white side panels for my 12 and still got the black skis and black side panels. I would think the same is true for 13. I'm not sure about the running boards. As for the engine not sure of any differences. Only one sled i know of that has blown a engine had a stage 4 slp and there were other circumstances. Four year warrenty is pretty good insurance though.

 

[Jeff95]

I was thinking the same thing!!

Jeff

 

[Sleddogg]

I was thinking the same for question 1 and 2.
I would think that if you snowcheck a new one you would get the "special color options" and a warranty.
How I see it is you are basically getting a warranty and paying for the added accessories. am I right or am I missing something?

 

[Chewy22]

Four year warrenty is pretty good insurance though.

I totally agree. And is probably the route Polaris is going. Because you don't hear much from them regarding this. Some have issues and some don't so it would appear to be manufacturing quality control issues vs anything else. And they'll accept those and fix them. This will drive the mod guys crazy and people that keep things stock shouldn't worry to much about it.

For the dollar amounts it would make sense you get the original skis and panels if you go with the adds. I spoke with a local dealer and they don't have all the details yet, but that is their assumption also.

Anyone know anything about the boards?

 

[Mark's RMK]

Boards

http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=301589

Only info. I know of besides the poor detail on the Polaris web site.

 

[sledneck_03]

not sure on the extras, but im thinking you will get both if its the cost of buying it as well.... instead of just a couple bucks more.

the burandt boards are beefier (slightly smaller holes) and POWDER COATED black.

 

[cateye5312]

Well that seems silly. I don't need an extra set of ski's and I don't need an extra set of panels I just want the orange ones. And I assume it must be the same with the windshields too 'cuz if you add the orange one it's a big jump in price. I really like the look of that Burandt bag - wonder how much we're paying for his name to be on it?

Why don't they just let us swap them out for like a $50 penalty or something? Why buy two?

 

[sledneck_03]

Yes, I agree with you. Why do I want two pairs of skis..... If guys are buying white skis they will be a lot of new black grippers for sale hahah

 

[tbeaton]

you should be able to pick what you want at no add cost or penalty. when i ordered by doo it came in 2 colors, i didn't have to pay more for the white over the black. it should be offered in all the colors, non of this added cost for another set of panels, skis or windshield.

 

[diesel-powered-microwave]

If you get electric start does it come with a pull start? Found out the hard way from Ski-Doo free $400 option only to have to purchase a $150 pull starter not such a great deal.

 

[wellfed777]

chewy
as to engine problems
i don't have any info regarding changes but if you have the warranty then your covered (not great but something) but you gotta stay pretty stock
and i'm sure you don't wanna here it but every manuf.has failures and the squeaky wheel gets the grease meaning your gonna here much more out of the ones with a complaint and thats fair but not accurite
good luck
ps people losing engines at 16/171800 plus hard/mountain miles doesn't suprise me when your holding it pinned for minutes its amazing any of these motors live long

 

[Chewy22]

chewy
as to engine problems
i don't have any info regarding changes but if you have the warranty then your covered (not great but something) but you gotta stay pretty stock
and i'm sure you don't wanna here it but every manuf.has failures and the squeaky wheel gets the grease meaning your gonna here much more out of the ones with a complaint and thats fair but not accurite
good luck
ps people losing engines at 16/171800 plus hard/mountain miles doesn't suprise me when your holding it pinned for minutes its amazing any of these motors live long

I agree. And since I run a mostly stock sled the warranty is good for me.

It would be pretty sweet if the skis and panels were an option with maybe a slight premium pmnt vs a full priced add.

 

[cateye5312]

If you get electric start does it come with a pull start? Found out the hard way from Ski-Doo free $400 option only to have to purchase a $150 pull starter not such a great deal.

Don't know for 2013 but 2012 ES's had both electric AND pull start

 

[Excalibur]

Polaris electric starts have pull start also as back up.

 

[adamg]

Don't know for 2013 but 2012 ES's had both electric AND pull start

Ski Doo was $400 for e-start instead of a rope
Polaris was $500 for e-start and a rope

 

[xf10]

I like the LE side panels. Will the LE Panels be for sale?

Would like to change out my 2012 color.

 

[akgiauque]

chewy
as to engine problems
i don't have any info regarding changes but if you have the warranty then your covered (not great but something) but you gotta stay pretty stock
and i'm sure you don't wanna here it but every manuf.has failures and the squeaky wheel gets the grease meaning your gonna here much more out of the ones with a complaint and thats fair but not accurite
good luck
ps people losing engines at 16/171800 plus hard/mountain miles doesn't suprise me when your holding it pinned for minutes its amazing any of these motors live long

I disagree, I put a 1000+ miles a season on and have had 3500 miles on a 700, 2400 on a 600 and ride with two M8's with more than 3500 miles each and they are going strong. The other one had 3000 when it was sold. We ride lower elevations but push them hard all year long. Last thing I want is to need a new engine at 1500 miles and it is December of the second year. I want a strong engine that will go when I want it to go. I do not want belt issues, I do not want an engine rebuild at 1000 mile either.

 

[proxr800racer]

i am also curious whether we get both sets of panels as i want to buy an additonal set.

 

[AndrettiDog]

Very frustrating that we are essentially paying for accessories in duplication. Polaris needs to step it up for their Snow Check. They have some great options and we are ordering the sleds several months early. They should be able to put the panels we want on the sled. I'm not going to buy two sets of skis and panels for their price. Silly. Maybe the 4M should put together a part swap for the extras.

Note: Buying white or red skis is not a complete set! You have to supply your own skags (or pay more for them). This is from the notes section on the skis.