Right there with ya.
I never even considered it.
Just took it to the shop and told them to order the parts and fix it.
Assumed 100% of the liability on all three of the sleds.
Summit 850: Ratchet, Slap, Rocks and Carnage!!
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Right there with ya.
I never even considered it.
Just took it to the shop and told them to order the parts and fix it.
Assumed 100% of the liability on all three of the sleds.
The tell tale that led us to the discovery of the broken bulkhead was that the two skis were NOT paralel to each other.
One was a couple inches further forward that the other.
A-Arms and Shocks appear to be undamaged, but the suspension is "tweaked".
I think I have a photo I can add of that.
The xm and Xp were bad for this just bad design have put my share of nuns on and straightened a few. Was hoping for better results.
I think Skidoo's bulkhead is sub par.
I agree ur son hit a large obstacle and it is definitely operators fault, machine was not designed for that impact however, i firmly believe if it was a polaris with the identical hit, it would have taken out the a-arm(s) and maybe the shock? But the bulkhead would be in good shape.
Now, a Cat would have taken a firm hold of that bolder with the powerclaw and made gravel out of it!
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In my opinion if none of the suspension parts are damaged the bulk head is to weak!!!
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Hey Christopher the hole in the clutch cover looks like the Norona air circulation mod from a few weeks back. I could have saved drilling it with a hole saw....just push in the plastic, blip the throttle and voila. 
Hopefully this storm will cover that and other boulder fields on Jefferson....Such a fun mountain to ride!
Hopefully this storm will cover that and other boulder fields on Jefferson....Such a fun mountain to ride!
Hey Christopher the hole in the clutch cover looks like the Norona air circulation mod from a few weeks back. I could have saved drilling it with a hole saw....just push in the plastic, blip the throttle and voila.
Brand new mod!!
Hmm, 10.555 views! I wonder if BRP is paying attention.
Yes, they are reading everything that has been posted.
Christopher, being that i have the same damage, would you be able to update us on the repairs. Were the tunnels able to be repaired? What kind of costs and labour were incurred?
I looking at trying to find some kind of skid protection that protects the chaincase amd brake wells. The Ski Doo skid plate does not offer any protection. Maybe time to learn how to manufacture carbon fiber parts.
Thank you.
All three of my sleds are at Rexburg Motor Sports.
The parts for the first sled arrived end of last week.
I will check with them for an update tomorrow and let everyone know.
With doo likely following this thread in particular, and the huge response it's had - consider starting a poll to provide doo more market perception feedback - something on the order of -
I'll consider buying a 2018 Gen 4 Summit if... Doo does nothing - Doo offers a proven kit/revised bulkhead - Doo fixes these under warranty - I would never buy now.
Just a thought - the OEMs are like politicians, focused on delivering marketing spin, surrounded by sycophants, victims of tunnel vision, including most of the mags who rely on them for their breakeven ad revenue. Clarifying statistics from large samples, stated simply, get more attention than long diatribes. Just a idea...
I'll consider buying a 2018 Gen 4 Summit if... Doo does nothing - Doo offers a proven kit/revised bulkhead - Doo fixes these under warranty - I would never buy now.
Just a thought - the OEMs are like politicians, focused on delivering marketing spin, surrounded by sycophants, victims of tunnel vision, including most of the mags who rely on them for their breakeven ad revenue. Clarifying statistics from large samples, stated simply, get more attention than long diatribes. Just a idea...
I think this is being blown out of proportion, and I'm pretty sure I was the first person to break one. A better poll would be have you broke your bulk head 1 yes, 2 no, 3 I have not but I know some one who has.
Poll
I'd like to see this added to those poll
Have you broke a Polaris bulk head?
Have you broke a Arctic Cat bulk head?
Have you broke a Yamaha bulk head?
Have you broke a BRP bulk head?
Let's get real.
All these sleds are rode in the same areas and have all hit stumps rocks or what ever.
You don't see this big of a problem with all of them.
I've seen way to many XP's XM's and now G4's with broken bulk heads in some way shape or form with little or no suspensuon damage.
I'd like to see this added to those poll
Have you broke a Polaris bulk head?
Have you broke a Arctic Cat bulk head?
Have you broke a Yamaha bulk head?
Have you broke a BRP bulk head?
Let's get real.
All these sleds are rode in the same areas and have all hit stumps rocks or what ever.
You don't see this big of a problem with all of them.
I've seen way to many XP's XM's and now G4's with broken bulk heads in some way shape or form with little or no suspensuon damage.
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UPDATE:
Just got the good news that the Tunnels HAVE BEEN STRAIGHTENED and do NOT require replacement from the Bent/Broken chain cases.!
Just got the good news that the Tunnels HAVE BEEN STRAIGHTENED and do NOT require replacement from the Bent/Broken chain cases.!
That's good news.
So any ETA on getting all 3 sleds back at this point or are they waiting on more parts to come in?
My Arctic Cat M1100 took a direct hit from a large rock as i was riding between two trees. The stop was immediate from a speed of about 15mph. No damage to the sled other than bending the handlebar. I only wish my ribs would have fared as well!
kind of lurking arnt ya!? that's like going to the axys forum and trying to take a poll on which brand has broken A arms
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