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PART 6...BELT DRIVE PICS!!!... 2013 POLARIS RMK.. COMING IN JUST 2 DAYS!!
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I am so totally happy with my 2011 and had no intentions of upgrading, DAMN YOU POLARIS for coming out with all these new goodies!!!
As far as people saying the 11s and 12s are worthless now I disagree. After cat came out with the 09 tunnel then 2010 HO motor in the M8 the older sleds still retained value quite well, and remember a lot of people buy these sleds and don't grasp the details of the machine whatsoever.
As far as people saying the 11s and 12s are worthless now I disagree. After cat came out with the 09 tunnel then 2010 HO motor in the M8 the older sleds still retained value quite well, and remember a lot of people buy these sleds and don't grasp the details of the machine whatsoever.
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BROX
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so far polaris is just talking 2013 pro rmk, that would include the 600 and 800 or maybe more?
I'm betting snowcheck 800 pro only and it will take another year to expand to 600 and 800 rmk models.
I respectfully disagree. I would like to see that but I still think it is too difficult for a manufacturer to warranty a two-stroke turbo. It just introduces too many warranty claims on the motor and other parts as well.
I'd be happy if they got the motor to a legit 160hp. That is the only thing that the other brands have on the Pro. And even then they can't get it to the ground the way Polaris does. So just think about that for a moment....
And this spring you can snow check one for $13,300
Maybe I'll jump on a new 2013 Pro but if there's no power increase,I'll wait one more year an drive my 2011 since it has very little miles.
isn't the vipec saying 13/16 hp per pound on a closed loop? time 5 or 6 WOW
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snowmobiler
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so when climbing and you hit a whoop and land wfo.you wont strip the nubs off that belt?
well... next year I think I'll be happy that I didn't use "arcticcatislife" or "backcountrymseries" for my user name... just sayin...
Cat has flopped SO miserably, SO pitifully, and done such a HORRID job of listening to customers/ taking care of issues... that I simply can't see buying another one. I LOVE my 2011 M, and wouldn't trade it for a pro... but next year that's gonna likely change. I just can't do "almost good enough".
All my buddies who are or already have sold their 2012 cats... I'll see ya next year!!!
Cat has flopped SO miserably, SO pitifully, and done such a HORRID job of listening to customers/ taking care of issues... that I simply can't see buying another one. I LOVE my 2011 M, and wouldn't trade it for a pro... but next year that's gonna likely change. I just can't do "almost good enough".
All my buddies who are or already have sold their 2012 cats... I'll see ya next year!!!
I will venture a bet that most all the cool parts will be available to retrofit the older ('11's ans '12's) With the excetion of the running boards, You will likely have to buy the complete chassis for those. It would just make marketing sense to do that. That being said, they likely F--ked us with the stupid 7" center to center on the chaincase? But the aftermarket will be cranking out billet plates to strech the center to center to a more useable 8 1/2" to 9 1/2" hopefully to allow a 3"P 9T Drivers for less rolling resistance and less ratcheting, allowing a 3" lug and decent snow evacuation. If I had a CNC mill I'd be programing it now!
X2M3 I am with you. Tire bill at one Daytona 24 hour would buy me 3-5 complete new sleds. $1500 set of tires that lasts 3 hours, at most. 3 laps if some fool flat spotted them. Porsche engines cost 30-60K. BY COMPARISON, sledding is cheap. Mods are cheap, Running costs are cheap. Just to be the downer, if you look at all the so called earth shaking mods they aren't. Boards, airframes still better, they didn't go tubular which is BETTER for sure. 2 pieces of carbon fiber buried in the chassis, really that warranted a whole page? Makes me nervous, carbon fiber is strong until it isn't then it is glass. Lower A-arms, that is decent up grade as the current ones are pretty weak. The belt drive is cool. Very cool actually but the only thing that is really innovative. If they come out with a 10HP bump you guys are going to wet yourselves. lol...
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Where do I sign!
This thing looks plain amazing. With the obvious weight loss and even with a modest gain in HP this thing is going to flat out rip. I wonder what Doo is going to come out with next month to compete with this monster. Man am I glad I didn't upgrade last season. Every morning Polaris gives us a new picture is like Christmas. Great marketing!
This thing looks plain amazing. With the obvious weight loss and even with a modest gain in HP this thing is going to flat out rip. I wonder what Doo is going to come out with next month to compete with this monster. Man am I glad I didn't upgrade last season. Every morning Polaris gives us a new picture is like Christmas. Great marketing!
Yeah, what are those black plastic looking brackets on the carbon crossbar?
I expected the belt drive rumor to get settled on Friday...WHAT CAN THEY BE SAVING THAT'S BIGGER THAN THAT?????
A 10hp bump ISN'T bigger news than a belt drive, IMO.
So.......what's in store?
10 now...and then a bigger suprise at dealer meeting?
A "BIG" hp bump?
20? MORE? 40?
Pump gas boost option?
I expected the belt drive rumor to get settled on Friday...WHAT CAN THEY BE SAVING THAT'S BIGGER THAN THAT?????
A 10hp bump ISN'T bigger news than a belt drive, IMO.
So.......what's in store?
10 now...and then a bigger suprise at dealer meeting?
A "BIG" hp bump?
20? MORE? 40?
Pump gas boost option?
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CoyoteGirl
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This gets a big HUMINA HUMINA! 
Anybody else thinking mounting bracket for intercooler
I wouldnt get TOO excited, that is where the coils, reg., and exhaust solenoid are mounted on previous years.
M H part six please
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