I dont mean any disrespect here. I think you make a fine product and sell it at a fair price.
I think it is more of a case issue than a crank issue.
After riding my sled last weekend with the new motor, I noticed a huge difference in the amount of vibration that the motor used to have. I dont really know why there would be a reduction in vibration but it is apparent.
You ask if this new crank is perfect, probably not, but it is surely better than the old one. Nobodys perfect not even you.
Sorry about the rant but I get tired of all the bashing.
Dave, No offense taken. I respect your opinion.
Dave, I am sorry I sometimes come accross so calus about Polaris.
Keep in mind I absolutely live and breath Polairs, Their product is a huge part of my life.
Don't take what I say as bashing........... When I talk Polaris in negitive way...........Its because I have a hard time understanding a company with their resources building things in a way that was completely wrong in the most basic sense.
Dave, The way i look at The Polaris Crank kit for the 900.............
Let see........... New Bigger PTO Crank, New Drive clutch, and crank seals.
What does my Torque Master III 3 year warranty come with ?????
New Bigger PTO Crank, New Drive clutch, and crank seals.
The Only thing I don't offer is a new belt................... Why do they GIVE you a belt............... Because they don't want it to break and ruin the new crank. PLAIN and simple.
I believe the kit was offered for two reasons.
1 - To cut sales of the Torque Master III
2 - They had a bunch or cranks sitting around with 32mm taper
for $992.00 dollars that know one could use.
Ok, alittle math.
New 32mm Crank $992.00
New drive clutch $445.00
PTO crank seal - $019.00
Mag crank seal - $16.00
Total ----------$1472.00 + Tax in your state>
For the same exact crank you had other then alittle bit bigger PTO-end.
And most customer that lost a crank needed a drive clutch also. ( You get No case work ) No Triple Lock ring bearing PTO set-up. ( Little to no warranty. )
Torque Master III - $2495.00 3 year warranty. Completely assmbled ready for cylinders.
So, from my point of view their hand was a bit forced.
To took them years to come up with someting so brillant.
I had it done in a Two man shop before the 2007 Dragon was built.
Dave, I would just really like to have Polaris resources and be able to build
a complete motor with their budget. Thats the frustrating part for me.
They have an army and they constantly make gerenal mistakes.
I have two guys me and my brother, To do the entire process.
We are floor sweepers, plow snow, carpenters, shipping and receiving and customer service, advertizing. plus 10 other things.
So Dave, I guess thats why I ***** once in awhile.
I am probably one of the most positive people you could even know about the Polaris snowmobile. Its a passion you can't imagin.
No harm intended.
Dan
