2023 9R questions

[ExcursionPSD]

Use this link to Polaris Recall information:

Polaris Off-Road-Recalls lookup your snowmobile by VIN# or year and model.
The default Lookup by model, can be misleading. Click on the option that says "Search by VIN" to get the most accurate information about what Recalls apply to YOUR sled.

 

[Ridin Ak]

Purchased the mtn fit hood! Stoked as heck. He is now offering vented headlights for the hood! I went that route! Pumped

 

[Ridin Ak]

I am so stoked!

 

[Ridin Ak]

100 miles on the Polaris ‘25 Polaris clutch and bolt recall.

 

[Ridin Ak]

I felt that new year new me BS. Lol
Decided to buy my part lists.. After reviewing the orders I should have skipped a couple items. Lol
1. The new mtn fit hood with their new head light removal upgrade mentioned above. She arrives Monday and I cannot wait to install her.
2. Black ski loops. Unfortunately, my best friend and I have almost identical sleds so I’m doing my best to change them up.
3. Vohk clutching. Will update that later
4. Titanium clutch cover bolts
5. Vohk rear bumper. I like the wrap around design around the tunnel. But each to their own.
6. Tki throttle block
7. 3D logic V2 brake lever.. Another questionable purchase, probably should have done the skinz heated shorty brake lever. I may see if I can get this canceled and just purchase what I wanted.
8. Backwoods front bumper
9. Ice age billet toe hooks…. Probably not needed 1000% but I did a why the F not purchase.
10. I ordered what I could when carbon sled had their kinda fix it in stock. I purchased the p-22 sheave connector, tool and titanium clutch bolt.


I am very stoked with the sled so far… adding the new items should make her a little more rowdy.

 

[Ridin Ak]

Ready to party!

 

[FlynHigh]

Fire N Ice worked with ARP to develop a bolt for the P-22. If I had a P-22 that is the bolt I would be buying.

Polaris P-22 Ultimate Clutch Bolt - Fire N Ice Performance

Polaris P-22 ultimate clutch bolt for your Polaris Matryx 2022+ boost and 9R to fix the known problem with these models. Backed with a 12 month warranty!

www.firenice.us

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Fire N Ice worked with ARP to develop a bolt for the P-22. If I had a P-22 that is the bolt I would be buying.

Polaris P-22 Ultimate Clutch Bolt - Fire N Ice Performance

Polaris P-22 ultimate clutch bolt for your Polaris Matryx 2022+ boost and 9R to fix the known problem with these models. Backed with a 12 month warranty!

www.firenice.us

You don't need a special bolt with the sheave connector.

 

[carbontj]

You can check the recalls using the VIN on the Polaris website or in the app. For the first few rides just ride it the way it is and see where you're at for RPM and track speed before clutching it. Just check the torque on your bolt after every ride. Personally I would just run the latest clutch bolt from Polaris versus a titanium bolt.

My clutch bolt (the old silver 7528193) backed out (and/or stretched) after every ride for the first 10 or so rides. I would get anywhere from 1/8 to 1/4 turn at the end of each ride. I decided to stick with the P-22 for now (versus going P-85) and opted for iBexx clutching for where I ride. My bolt no longer moves but I am not able to say for sure why, since I made several changes all at once. I did the following:

- Had the clutches balanced at an engine shop (primary was out quite a lot)
- Bought the alignment bar from TRS and found my alignment was out and my secondary required to be shimmed out .133"
- Lapped my primary to my crank using valve lapping compound
- Torqued the primary onto the crank using the installation bolt (7520950) to 140ft/lbs
- Installed the latest bolt (black 7528304) to 110ft/lbs.

The bolt moved slightly when re-torquing after the first heat cycle, and has not moved since.

I believe I got the idea for lapping from TRS and/or Patrick Custom Carbon, both of whom are on this site.

I think my crank actually spun in my primary before these changes. Pics of before and after lapping:

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This is what we recommend...we feel the clutch sheave is coated with oil to come across the ocean (from China) in a container to keep from rusting...thus this oil never got cleaned of before mounting to crank....clutch spins just a bit on the crank and loosened the clutch bolt!!!! then it is all down hill from there....we have had great response from lapping like you did...Thanks for the pictures to show the difference!!!!!

 

[Fat_Tones]

This is what we recommend...we feel the clutch sheave is coated with oil to come across the ocean (from China) in a container to keep from rusting...thus this oil never got cleaned of before mounting to crank....clutch spins just a bit on the crank and loosened the clutch bolt!!!! then it is all down hill from there....we have had great response from lapping like you did...Thanks for the pictures to show the difference!!!!!

Thanks to you and Tony for the recommendations Three trips to the mountains so far this season and zero issues since these changes.

 

[Fat_Tones]

@Ridin Ak another essential upgrade to the 23 9R is MY24+ scratchers. They make a huge difference.

….and one of my favourites mods to any sled, Sled Tread console knee pads:

 

[Ridin Ak]

@Ridin Ak another essential upgrade to the 23 9R is MY24+ scratchers. They make a huge difference.

….and one of my favourites mods to any sled, Sled Tread console knee pads:

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Those look like two amazing sleds!!!!!!!
Thanks for the suggestion on the MY 2024 scratches that are reversible! I was thinking the about the https://carbonsled.com/products/titanium-ice-scratcher


Those knee pad consoles are neat as heck! I have been thinking there has to more than just the thin 509 mono suit knee pads. I have been thinking about running my Mx Leatt Mx knee pads but will give the knee pad consoles are a try first. Thank you

 

[Ridin Ak]

@Ridin Ak another essential upgrade to the 23 9R is MY24+ scratchers. They make a huge difference.

….and one of my favourites mods to any sled, Sled Tread console knee pads:

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It actually looks like jet ski turf that I use on my superjet. I have a ton of turf sitting around and will give it a try!

 

[Ridin Ak]

I finally got to ride her in some decent pow. The pow bog is no joke. So I purchased the fire n ice air intake and the fire n Ice big air intake. I think these items will help immensely and hopefully the head light vents from the mountain fit hood will help as well.

Intake Boost Vent - Fire N Ice Performance

Polaris snowmobiles, especially the new Matryx and Matryx Boost, are susceptible to powder bog in deep snow. This happens when the air intakes are unable to provide the engine with enough air. The simple solution to this problem is our Intake Boost Vent that mounts directly to the stock intake...

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Big Air Intake - SET Polaris Matryx - Fire N Ice Performance

Version 2 is now available for the 23/24 Season. Now is a 1-piece direct replacement for the stock vents. No […]

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I like shiny and cool things that are probably not needed. lol
I got the Bikeman cyclone clutch cover as well.

Cyclone Clutch Cover / S3

Cool your Polaris Snowmobile Belt with our cyclone clutch cover. Decrease belt temps up to 30 degrees to help keep your belt within correct operating temperature when adding performance. FITS POLARIS BOOST, 9R, & S4 MODELS Replaces stock Polaris P-22 clutch cover Maximizes cooling Fan blades...

www.bikemanperformance.com

 

[Ridin Ak]

Got some parts installed! I went with the 2025 upgrade and installed BR8es Iridium plugs.
Tomorrow getting all the clutch parts installed

 

[Ridin Ak]

I heard so much from my buddies … buy a booster. Honestly I am so happy with my purchase of the 9R. A couple hiccups with her but still very stoked!
Slowly getting on all the parts I bought between rides.
The mountain fit hood was a pretty dang easy install. I did it with a buddy that runs Skinz helium hoods on all of his sleds and the mountain fit hood was easier than the skinz. I need to do a weeeee bit of dremel work to make the hood fit seem less, it fits ok now but locking on the side panels is a bit more of a PIA than usual.
Backwoods front bumper was a pretty easy install as well.
The fire n ice air intakes were the easiest install on planet earth and IMO a huge win in the deep pow compared to stock.
I am very stoked on the TKI throttle block. It’s basically a 2025 upgrade as you all know but it works so dang good and I did not have cruise control happening after pow turns. Lol
Changed the clutch weights to get back to 8300/8350 rpm wfo.
All the titanium clutch parts/bits and new clutch cover will go on this week hopefully.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Got some parts installed! I went with the 2025 upgrade and installed BR8es Iridium plugs.
Tomorrow getting all the clutch parts installed

I broke my 3dlogik composite brake lever end piece the first ride out.

Ended up with the aluminum end piece.