Waiting for a 2014?

[Aussie Niko]

Agreed Nothing worse than spending $13k then having to spend more on something that works.

 

[AndrettiDog]

For the price difference between an Assault, why not just buy a Pro RMK, sell the shocks and buy the ones you want (Fox, Exit, Raptor). You could even widen the front end for another $400 from Zbroz or Holz. All of your stock parts will sell well to offset the price. Going this route will get you the stock belt drive and get you a sled now!

Or...you could just buy a belt drive for a stock Assault.

 

[Scott]

I think you'll find the 2013 shocks set up and valved much differently than the 2011-12s.

 

[Kestrel2126]

To the original question, Yes, I am waiting until '14 to get a Pro. I too am hopeful that Polaris adds the belt drive to the Assault. Given a year to R&D and production feedback, I'm confident they can tweak the drive, and hopefully incorporate a tensioning system to allow for cog changes. That said, if the Assault does not have the drive next year, I will be getting a RMK. I held off this year, and made some updates/upgrades to my Turbo Pro, in hopes that Polaris makes these tweaks and maybe even some additional motor changes. That said, I just found out some information about the mapping of the "13's and it is a definite plus.

 

[shell_guy]

I am waiting on a new motor or other significant change. If nothing happens next year then I will be boosting and putting a D&R C3 drive on my '12.

 

[akgiauque]

I will have close to 3000 miles by end of the season and ready to upgrade. I will be looking at a 14 Pro and 14 Doo it all depends on how the 13 hold up in both rides. I am waiting to see if the belt drive works (Know it will), what will the boards look like after heavy use, will the seat get any shorter (I have a badonkadonk) and need some seat, how will she hold together with glue and carbon fiber. Will the tunnel warp with use. I will ride a 13 pro, my buddies bought 3 I will also ride an XM to see what I think, not entirely brand loyal but 12 of 15 sleds I have owned are Poos.

 

[Matte Murder]

Aussie you aren't to far from Tom's Snowmobile shop are you? He is a great resource for shocks. I am sure he could arrange a test ride on a Pro he set up with Foxes. Test it out and let us know what you think. If you are ever in Washington you can ride mine. I have a set of Evol X's for the front and his complete skid coming for the rear. Won't even get to ride my sled stock this year at all.

 

[Dartos]

I would really like to see the standard RMK with the belt drive and a 163". Then I could take the money saved on the Pro and have a headstart some Exit Shocks!

 

[155Assault]

Assault Shocks

I have the 2012 WE Clickers on my 2012 RMK. Thaye are not as good as the Assault shocks, Probably in part to the extra width ont he Assault front end. I love the suspension on my Assault. I have 2500 miles on it without a single issue. Would sure love to have that belt drive though......
All my friends over 200lbs like my assault better, my friends 160-190lbs like the easier roll of the RMK. Generally speaking of course.

 

[Aussie Niko]

Aussie you aren't to far from Tom's Snowmobile shop are you? He is a great resource for shocks. I am sure he could arrange a test ride on a Pro he set up with Foxes. Test it out and let us know what you think. If you are ever in Washington you can ride mine. I have a set of Evol X's for the front and his complete skid coming for the rear. Won't even get to ride my sled stock this year at all.

Not too far just a 17hour plane flight True, once I'm over there in Feb I can probably go check one out. I did have fox shocks on my old Apex which were great!! Cheers for the offer for a ride too would love to come up at ride somewhere other than Tahoe one day.

 

[Luke45]

I wrecked all Four of the shocks. They are cheaply made. They made it 2500-3000 miles

lol 2500-3000 miles is alot...without any maintanance dude...