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OK... so I got sucked in a little closer to these trees than expected! I like to call trees TRACTION on a nice climb... but what do I know? I want some opinions if you think this track should have ripped in half like it did?! I've been to the hill climbs, hit nastier stuff than this and never had a problem. This track was perfect (no missing lugs) and I just spent a grand to upgrade it from the Challenger Lite ...only to have it rip in half. Click on the YouTube link below and watch this nasty succer rip. If you look real close, the tree gets broken off by my A/arm and ski, not my track ...! I didn't know what happened but I kept my throttle pinned as you can see...hoping she would stick! Hard to stick without a track - LQQK OUT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha_ZKFGG0jg
Do you think this is a track flaw or just my ignorance? I got BRP and camoplast invloved and below is their response. I think its BS, WHAT DO YOU THINK!!??
I'm just glad there was a CAT turbo to pull me off the mountain (trackless) at 15lbs boost and we barely made it! NASTY
UPDATE...
WOW, a nice wide variety of opinions, this is great! Thanks to everyone for your comments ( expcept for RMSHA109 that call me a "DA" what's with that, seriously you dont know me and this isn't a bashing thread, I appreciate everyone else honest opinions.")!! And...just to clear up the "Kill Ski-doo" does anyone own an XRS? If you do, you'll know what I mean. This was the 1st ride on my 3RD motor in only 1500 miles (kept losing the crank bearings). My dealer has actually been great to work with and warrantied all 3 motors but ... it is FRUSTERATING after all this run around. I spent more time waiting for my sled to get fixed then I did riding it. I started out with clutching problems, then 3 motors, and followed up with the track ripping off... WOW... Hope that clears up the frusteration!?
And... my dealer said, "the sled had warranty...not the track." So, if I wouldn't have spent more $ to get rid of another bad track, and kept the Challenger Lite instead of the Powdermax, he would have warranited it for me. Said that was unbelievable and should NEVER HAPPEN!
So, there ya have it. Some think it was a flaw (as I do) some think it's just a SICK VID so from what I gather she's a 9+ on the dismount. Maybe the footage will be worth a few bucks to funniest home videos or somethin similar... THANKS again, keep the comments coming. It sounds like everyone has enjoyed the blurb thus far!!
"Good moring Sir,
I have reviewed your pictures and unfortunately their is nothing that Camoplast can do for you in this case. With either track that you had, the stock or the OEM replacement, they are the property of BRP. Warranty acceptance or denial for OEM and OEM replacement would fall under the responsibility of BRP. Please bring this issue back to your dealer that sold you the track and ask them to help you with trying to receive warranty from BRP.
Thank you"
Tommy Harrigan
Technological Development Technician
Track Systems / Systèmes de chenilles
Camoplast Rockland LTD
1, Martina Circle, Plattsburgh, NY (USA) 12901
www.Camoplast.com
OK... so I got sucked in a little closer to these trees than expected! I like to call trees TRACTION on a nice climb... but what do I know? I want some opinions if you think this track should have ripped in half like it did?! I've been to the hill climbs, hit nastier stuff than this and never had a problem. This track was perfect (no missing lugs) and I just spent a grand to upgrade it from the Challenger Lite ...only to have it rip in half. Click on the YouTube link below and watch this nasty succer rip. If you look real close, the tree gets broken off by my A/arm and ski, not my track ...! I didn't know what happened but I kept my throttle pinned as you can see...hoping she would stick! Hard to stick without a track - LQQK OUT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha_ZKFGG0jg
Do you think this is a track flaw or just my ignorance? I got BRP and camoplast invloved and below is their response. I think its BS, WHAT DO YOU THINK!!??
I'm just glad there was a CAT turbo to pull me off the mountain (trackless) at 15lbs boost and we barely made it! NASTY
UPDATE...
WOW, a nice wide variety of opinions, this is great! Thanks to everyone for your comments ( expcept for RMSHA109 that call me a "DA" what's with that, seriously you dont know me and this isn't a bashing thread, I appreciate everyone else honest opinions.")!! And...just to clear up the "Kill Ski-doo" does anyone own an XRS? If you do, you'll know what I mean. This was the 1st ride on my 3RD motor in only 1500 miles (kept losing the crank bearings). My dealer has actually been great to work with and warrantied all 3 motors but ... it is FRUSTERATING after all this run around. I spent more time waiting for my sled to get fixed then I did riding it. I started out with clutching problems, then 3 motors, and followed up with the track ripping off... WOW... Hope that clears up the frusteration!?
And... my dealer said, "the sled had warranty...not the track." So, if I wouldn't have spent more $ to get rid of another bad track, and kept the Challenger Lite instead of the Powdermax, he would have warranited it for me. Said that was unbelievable and should NEVER HAPPEN!
So, there ya have it. Some think it was a flaw (as I do) some think it's just a SICK VID so from what I gather she's a 9+ on the dismount. Maybe the footage will be worth a few bucks to funniest home videos or somethin similar... THANKS again, keep the comments coming. It sounds like everyone has enjoyed the blurb thus far!!
"Good moring Sir,
I have reviewed your pictures and unfortunately their is nothing that Camoplast can do for you in this case. With either track that you had, the stock or the OEM replacement, they are the property of BRP. Warranty acceptance or denial for OEM and OEM replacement would fall under the responsibility of BRP. Please bring this issue back to your dealer that sold you the track and ask them to help you with trying to receive warranty from BRP.
Thank you"
Tommy Harrigan
Technological Development Technician
Track Systems / Systèmes de chenilles
Camoplast Rockland LTD
1, Martina Circle, Plattsburgh, NY (USA) 12901
www.Camoplast.com
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How's your neck!!!Russian judge scores a 9 !!!!!
