So, considering skirt fails, what would be the best improvement to make after purchase. Will Polaris improve piston fit/cyl/rings or if I order a Pro should I send to Indy Dan and let him match fit or put on an after market. Is bottom end good enough to last for 4 or 5 years? I want great suspension and a greater reliability sled. Chime in gents.
After purchase top end improvements for reliability
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Buy one, turn the oiler up and ride it stock for a year. Assuming you'll get 1500ish miles in a year take it apart in the off season and measure your clearances before deciding what you need. That's what I did and then bought from the guy that I felt was telling the truth. No need to have your cylinders resized if they measure exactly what they're suppose to. Even my stock pistons weren't that bad but the rings were shot. I think the rings in the 14s are better.
I'm starting to think the real "fix kit" is adding more fuel and oil.
I've been wondering about the bottom end also... I plan on 2 more years with my 13. I think lots of good oil and proper off season storage is key to making them last... Even Indy Dans bearings are only warrantied for a year because of that.
I'm starting to think the real "fix kit" is adding more fuel and oil.
I've been wondering about the bottom end also... I plan on 2 more years with my 13. I think lots of good oil and proper off season storage is key to making them last... Even Indy Dans bearings are only warrantied for a year because of that.
I'll say it - best combo of overall great suspension and greater reliability is more likely - a summit or maybe the yet to be proven yamacat, and that may be a big yet. If those are your key buying points. A nytro needs so much suspension reengineering it can't be considered. I wouldn't call a M more reliable, stronger motor, but many other niggles, they are getting better, maybe the viper experience will help them around the corner. The yammacat mt viper will be the real proof.
With that said, a new stock RMK that is well maintained, always warmed up before you crush the flipper, well summerized, good fuel, along with the other recommendations, can be very, very good reliability-wise, on average. Stock suspension has good points and bad points. All four OEMs have decent sleds right now, but what works best for you? I try them all, also have summits, so brand is not critical. Love the RMK chassis for me, so far.
With that said, a new stock RMK that is well maintained, always warmed up before you crush the flipper, well summerized, good fuel, along with the other recommendations, can be very, very good reliability-wise, on average. Stock suspension has good points and bad points. All four OEMs have decent sleds right now, but what works best for you? I try them all, also have summits, so brand is not critical. Love the RMK chassis for me, so far.
