What Mods can you do and not void the factory warranty.

[hawktoy85]

Looking to put together a list of Mods that can be done to the RMK pro if it is still under warranty.

Can you add fuel controller? Can? pipe? change bars? What about running oil besides Polaris Gold?

What about doing your own maintenance? If your cleaning exhaust valves or pulling the Y pipe to get a good look at pistons will dealer frown on the fact that you took those off and if you had motor failure try not to warranty?

Wanted to pull air box and get a good look at Throttle bodies, make sure oiler cable was in good shape, and stuff like that. Could they void my warranty for taking it apart?

There are a lot of Pro's still under warranty so lets get list going.

 

[6Mile]

Well I think you can put a wrap on it and not void the warranty.

 

[rmscustom]

Talk to your dealer. PI is not nearly as fussy as some on here would have you believe.

 

[Reg2view]

The real key is your relationship with a dealer.

Pipe, controller, head, aftermarket pistons, any real motor mods other than a can are a warranty red flag, if you got something covered on the motor after any of those mods, you would be one lucky dude, better to play the lottery. Not saying its impossible, but if warranty is your goal, your motor options are very limited.

VES Gold oil-wise, they can't deny warranty unless they can prove that the oil you used wasn't up to spec and caused the failure. Poo may make some noise, your dealer here can be your friend.

You can do all your own maintenance, change bars, add accessories - best practice is to document your maint work in the service section of your owners manual. Pay attention to the schedule, keep receipts for parts like fuel filters, exhaust valve gaskets, and with a decent dealer, you're golden. This is very important for the extended warranties. FYI, some warranty folks can be sticklers on aftermarket parts like clutch weights. It's total BS, but it can happen. Dealer thing again makes all the difference.

Dealer care - don't be a jack, don't whine about part costs or reasonable wait times, buy some parts and accessories from them. The service guys are more important than the sales guys. Service and Parts guys love donuts, and beer. It works.

 

[Reeb]

You can turbo the sled and get a crank warrantied if your dealer(service) is going to go to bat for you. If they treat you like everyone else, you get service like everyone else. If they go above and beyond to help(and you develop a very good relationship with the right guys) they can cover a lot of stuff you wouldn't imagine would be covered.

 

[Kcjepperson]

X2

I agree completely, I hear about guys (some friends) that go and beat up dealers on new sleds and get the dealer to give them the sled for what the next guy is plus a new belt/coat/etc.... And then they have a issue come up and the dealer just srugs their shoulders.

Building a relationship with a dealer is well worth the extra 200-300 dollars. Especially if you end up putting a crank in .

 

[05900]

Warranty is all about the dealer...beer is a good conversation starter at about.4:50pm

 

[mountainhorse]

I say this with confidence....

Any mod to the motor... turbo, pipe, reeds, controller, big bore, head, EV springs etc etc.... will void your warranty.

IF your dealer does get warranty coverage on a sled that has those mods, they are not disclosing all information to the factory about those mods and risking big issues with the factory and future warranty claims for that dealer could be jeopardized.

Some dealers DO understand the system more than others and have better results putting in questionable claims and getting them covered... but the risk for them still exists.

To make a claim on a modded sled/engine, IMO, is just not ethical... for the dealer or the owner.



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[autowrench]

What about the $28 mod? Since it changes the cooling system, I'm not sure if most dealers would be supportive if you have a claim. Anybody had experience with this?

Tom

 

[Pro-8250]

Anything that a Polaris dealer will do with Polaris parts is covered. The sky is the limit. $$$$$$$$$$$
But as others have said, work with your dealer if you have one. $.02

 

[geo]

I'd like to see a 30 day warranty option personally (or 250 miles or something to catch defective parts). Along with a fair price reduction. That is the option I would pick at snowcheck if available.
My sleds have just been a platform to start with in the past. The next Pro I own may change my point of view though lol.

I'm one of those bitten with the need to personalise my toys performance wise (and enjoy). I also read the fine print and it is pretty clear. No changes allowed. Wear is not warranty.
So I don't put my dealer in a situation I would not like to be in myself.
Recalls are different though. Service bulletins that require immediate attention are things the factory admits to and wants to fix. I pay attention to those if it has not already been addressed.

It would be interesting to know the cost of warranty Polaris (and the rest) adds to the retail.
They have maybe the lowest list price yet I see more quality parts and engineering than my last brand. Is that because they have the most efficient production line? Or do they have the lowest warranty claims?

 

[TRS]

^^^^ I would sign with a 6 month/500 mi. Bumper to Bumper warranty.

For those considering this phantom option, what unit price reduction would it take to consider opting out of the 3-4 year?

 

[geo]

I could see 1000 to 1400 loonies (7 to 10%) and tax being incentive to me. Might be out to lunch as to how much warranty cost is added in though.

If I think back 25 years and add in the few bad Doo years and one major Cat issue I would still be about 17,000 to 20,000 dollars ahead of the game lol.

I've never bought collision for my vehicles since I first started driving lol. I'm easy 50 grand in the good there lol.

 

[diamonddave]

I say this with confidence....

Any mod to the motor... turbo, pipe, reeds, controller, big bore, head, EV springs etc etc.... will void your warranty.

IF your dealer does get warranty coverage on a sled that has those mods, they are not disclosing all information to the factory about those mods and risking big issues with the factory and future warranty claims for that dealer could be jeopardized.

Some dealers DO understand the system more than others and have better results putting in questionable claims and getting them covered... but the risk for them still exists.

To make a claim on a modded sled/engine, IMO, is just not ethical... for the dealer or the owner.





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AMEN!!!

I cringe everytime I see posts with reports of X dealer fixing a modded sled under warranty. There seems to almost be an expectation that sleds should be warrantied regardless.

At the same time, I feel bad that somebody was denied warranty on a legitimate claim. Like a denial on a claim for a burned up voltage regulator and ECU because an extra intake vent was added.

Longer warranties generate sales for the OEM's. It started with Lee Iococca offering 100,000 mile warranties when he took over Chrysler at a time when 12-24-36 month warranties were the norm.

It's a gamble with Warranties. Polaris sells their bumper to bumper warranties to other companies. Why not sell them to the person buying the sled???

 

[TRS]

^^^^ I would sign with a 6 month/500 mi. Bumper to Bumper warranty.

For those considering this phantom option, what unit price reduction would it take to consider opting out of the 3-4 year?

How about a "NO WARRANTY" option for those that turbo or BB their new sleds.

 

[hd4rob]

How about a "NO WARRANTY" option for those that turbo or BB their new sleds.

This is doable if you can get into the race program or know the right people. I would say warranty is at least $1500 of the dealer price.

 

[TRS]

^^^^ I would sign with a 6 month/500 mi. Bumper to Bumper warranty.

For those considering this phantom option, what unit price reduction would it take to consider opting out of the 3-4 year?

This is doable if you can get into the race program or know the right people. I would say warranty is at least $1500 of the dealer price.

I was thinking for the consumer segment. But you are correct a huge savings would be appropriate.

 

[Reg2view]

...They have maybe the lowest list price yet I see more quality parts and engineering than my last brand. Is that because they have the most efficient production line? Or do they have the lowest warranty claims?

Don't think it's either. They have the lowest net investment in by far the most expensive components on the sled - the motor and electronics. Their SDI approach has been around for 15 years, with only tweaks and twerks. Most of their sleds look like they were wired by a shop class, and designed in a tavern, at some point in their lifecycle. Zero new 4S tech brought to market in sleds. The rest of the sled (RMK) is a nice mix of proven parts and borrowed ideas around a very well balanced chassis, with some low cost innovation thrown in. They make it work in the deep with chassis and clutching. The biggest pure innovation from poo in the last 10 years has been the Rush rear and front clip. And they have enough volume to make it work.

 

[rilesman5]

What about something like a new belt drive. Ordered a 2015 snowcheck and have been strongly considering the Kurts Polaris belt drive. I think back to the bikes I've owned and the first thing I always do is gear them down. Obviously the warranty on the belt drive would be gone. But lets say something stupid would happen. Would a "general" dealer frown upon the belt drive?

 

[rmk8000]

What about something like a new belt drive. Ordered a 2015 snowcheck and have been strongly considering the Kurts Polaris belt drive. I think back to the bikes I've owned and the first thing I always do is gear them down. Obviously the warranty on the belt drive would be gone. But lets say something stupid would happen. Would a "general" dealer frown upon the belt drive?

I doubt it. It would depend on your dealer though some dealers look for any excuse to blame the customer