2014 is it stronger/reliable?????
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There is a new belt and other little odds and ends. i love the new color options
There is a new belt and other little odds and ends. i love the new color options
Sled Rumors basically missed on ALL their 2014 Polaris predictions so I wouldn't put too much weight in that.
There are refinements to the engine, drive shaft, and belts... Whether that means they are "stronger" depends on your current opinion of polaris and your personal definition of stronger. But yes they have made adjustments to them that they hope will make the sled "stronger"
I just talked to my dealer who literally just got off the plane from the Pheonix show. He said Polaris did not mention ANY changes at the show, not even different shock valving or anything, except for mentioning tighter manufacturing tolerances on the driveshaft. The 14's will still come with a collar on the driveshaft even though Poo thinks it wil be unneeded. Nothing was mentioned about the QD belt.
Oh and the Assault will be available in a 600.
Oh and the Assault will be available in a 600.
That's what I am hearing/reading now too....so for those that have got new shafts with collars and still break shafts and belts, is this the new norm for this system? Proto's appear to have same cast pulleys and belt width. If this is true, that's too bad. It would be very easy and inexpensive to add some strength to the existing QD system.
There is a new quick drive belt. Rated 25-40% stronger and cooler running temps
The only "600 Assault" will be the 600 -144" Switchback-Assault model.
It has the torsion spring style suspension and weighs in at 460 lbs
It has the torsion spring style suspension and weighs in at 460 lbs
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Can you tell me what the difference is between the Switch Back and the regular Assault?The only "600 Assault" will be the 600 -144" Switchback-Assault model.
It has the torsion spring style suspension and weighs in at 460 lbs
So anybody saying something about all these great changes have proof? Or is this all word from your dealers? Sorry to the dealers but some of them will say alot of BS to capture a sale.
Belt
I was at the meeting the quick drive belt is new. they showed us a cool chart on how it is better. they have been testing it.
I was at the meeting the quick drive belt is new. they showed us a cool chart on how it is better. they have been testing it.
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Great. Do you have or know the new part number for the updated belt? Thanks.
Zero changes to the belt drive
ZERO - Unless they figure it out this summer before snow checks get shipped out. The 13 and 14 are identical minus the driveshaft collar and color options.
For us 13 Owners its awesome our values stay strong for 14 snow checkers, have fun with your colors but if it were me I'd go to your local poo dealer and snag the hot deals that are going on.
ZERO - Unless they figure it out this summer before snow checks get shipped out. The 13 and 14 are identical minus the driveshaft collar and color options.
For us 13 Owners its awesome our values stay strong for 14 snow checkers, have fun with your colors but if it were me I'd go to your local poo dealer and snag the hot deals that are going on.
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XP Summit
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So are the Polaris's 14's really coming with the driveshaft collar stock? In 07 when I bought my 08 XP we had major driveshaft tolerance issues. There was all sorts of drama, but they replaced all the driveshafts on our sleds with an updated driveshaft that winter. It was the first time they ever tried a hydroformed driveshaft. Anyways, while expensive, they fixed the issue. This is my first time ever considering purchasing a Polaris. To me this seems weird that a company would put a band-aid on a well known problem for 2 season's in a row. Can you confirm or deny this?
sleds
The drive shaft has a new fitment procedure and is still gonna have a collar on it. they stated it would probably work without one now the new procedure but putting it on for safety.
as stated in the 2nd day of meetings, the new belt is gonna be way better, they are finalizing validation and will be available for next season.
It will also fit on 2013 pro rmks
The drive shaft has a new fitment procedure and is still gonna have a collar on it. they stated it would probably work without one now the new procedure but putting it on for safety.
as stated in the 2nd day of meetings, the new belt is gonna be way better, they are finalizing validation and will be available for next season.
It will also fit on 2013 pro rmks
sled
they said the 2204967 will sub over to the new belt when its ready. Ill keep ya posted if i here any more
they said the 2204967 will sub over to the new belt when its ready. Ill keep ya posted if i here any more
There is no such sled as a Polaris Assault. There is a Polaris RMK Assault, and a Polaris Switchback Assault. Entirely different sleds.
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Do you know if polaris will be swapping out the old belts for the new ones? I am talking about the unused spares that people have bought.
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You bring up an interesting point reference the drive shaft collar that some people are considering a "band aid".
I guess I really don't see it as a "band aid". As band aid usually means a temporary fix that will eventually fail. Correct me if I'm wrong but has there been any drive shaft failures with the collar on?????? Is that a band aid or a solution???
I also pose the question, "what if" Polaris just put the collar on all the 2013"s before they left the factory and it was some "new" upgrade for the 13's. If that was the case, everyone would be saying wow, look how heavy duty and great that drive shaft is.
I guess I really don't see it as a "band aid". As band aid usually means a temporary fix that will eventually fail. Correct me if I'm wrong but has there been any drive shaft failures with the collar on?????? Is that a band aid or a solution???
I also pose the question, "what if" Polaris just put the collar on all the 2013"s before they left the factory and it was some "new" upgrade for the 13's. If that was the case, everyone would be saying wow, look how heavy duty and great that drive shaft is.
