Saw the 2013's yesterday in Fargo and talked to a polaris guy there because i had some questions on the belt drive. Dont know if this is somewhere else in the forum so i figured i would post it.
He told me that there will be no gearing changes. What comes on the PRO stays because of the lack of perfect pitch combos with the ratios. Also told me that the belts will not stretch but they will break in after a while of riding. He said that the belts should last about 2000 miles or so and they will need replacement. The cost of the belt wasnt finalized but he thought it would be somewhere around the same cost of the clutch belts.
Also talked to him about the carbon fiber overstructure and the 800 powerplant. Unfortunately, no changes in the 800 motor except for some ecu reprogramming. As for the overstructure, i asked about the strength of it if you were to hit a tree or similar front collision. He claimed that they have had no issues with it breaking. Told me it was lighter and stronger than the aluminum but had similar other properties. He basically said that you would have to roll your sled upside down hard on a rock or hit something to crush the pipe for it to cause damage.
Just wanted to share with everyone in case you didnt know yet. Thanks for reading!
He told me that there will be no gearing changes. What comes on the PRO stays because of the lack of perfect pitch combos with the ratios. Also told me that the belts will not stretch but they will break in after a while of riding. He said that the belts should last about 2000 miles or so and they will need replacement. The cost of the belt wasnt finalized but he thought it would be somewhere around the same cost of the clutch belts.
Also talked to him about the carbon fiber overstructure and the 800 powerplant. Unfortunately, no changes in the 800 motor except for some ecu reprogramming. As for the overstructure, i asked about the strength of it if you were to hit a tree or similar front collision. He claimed that they have had no issues with it breaking. Told me it was lighter and stronger than the aluminum but had similar other properties. He basically said that you would have to roll your sled upside down hard on a rock or hit something to crush the pipe for it to cause damage.
Just wanted to share with everyone in case you didnt know yet. Thanks for reading!
