Who has switched from skidoo xm to Polaris ?

[Solarguy]

You should do more research if u think it's just ski Doo guys preaching that. There's lots of Polaris guys really open about the problems they currently have but you guys still discount what happens to them since it's never happened to you. That's true denial Lol

I have 3 different brands in my Arsenal FYI

Why research online when I work with the real thing en mass everyday? That's the thing these days...many people believe what they read online from some guy they've never met more than what is right in front of them. I have never missed a day riding Polaris since 2011 and I ride quite a bit, and I have a whole dealership's worth of comings/goings, and trade ins of all brands to form opinions from. So for my personal sled choice...that's all the research I need frankly. Others are free to satisfy their choice by whatever means they wish.

I switched to Polaris in 2011, ride a lot in the mountains of BC, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho. I have not missed a single day of riding on my poo's, probably lucky as they all break but.... The new AXYS has almost twelve hundred mountain/deep pow miles and has performed flawlessly. That last five years on Polaris has been the most trouble free of my riding career. We are so fortunate to have the mountain sleds available now. They all can get the job done and reliability has continued to improve. It amazes me that we ride wot in deep snow, big pulls day after day with minimal issues. Brand bashing is sooo weak!

 

[Solarguy]

I switched to Polaris in 2011, ride a lot in the mountains of BC, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho. I have not missed a single day of riding on my poo's, probably lucky as they all break but.... The new AXYS has almost twelve hundred mountain/deep pow miles and has performed flawlessly. That last five years on Polaris has been the most trouble free of my riding career. We are so fortunate to have the mountain sleds available now. They all can get the job done and reliability has continued to improve. It amazes me that we ride wot in deep snow, big pulls day after day with minimal issues. Brand bashing is sooo weak!

Yesterday afternoon NE Oregon on the AXYS

 

[Insaneboltrounder/sjohns]

When the xp came out the local dealer was handing out belts like they were free samples. When it came time to reimbuse the dealer doo told him to pound sand , leaving him paying for 8000 bucks worth. Every manufacturer has made some serious junk.

 

[1500psi]

I switched to Polaris in 2011, ride a lot in the mountains of BC, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho. I have not missed a single day of riding on my poo's, probably lucky as they all break but.... The new AXYS has almost twelve hundred mountain/deep pow miles and has performed flawlessly. That last five years on Polaris has been the most trouble free of my riding career. We are so fortunate to have the mountain sleds available now. They all can get the job done and reliability has continued to improve. It amazes me that we ride wot in deep snow, big pulls day after day with minimal issues. Brand bashing is sooo weak!

It's not brand bashing when it's true. I threw out years of ski Doo problems, I can throw out every manufactures flaws from the mid 90s to now but that doesn't mean I hate em all. It means I work on junk for a living and I pay attention. 11-15 with no problems?If you had a 2013 pro with no problems you should of played the lotto. That was the worst possible year here, they broke down like flies every ride around here.

 

[1500psi]

Obviously then Caleb isn't your service customer

How do you explain this Cody then?He's just a liar or a brand basher I suppose. There's another guy on Facebook his name is Cody too he just blew a rod outa the bottom of his axys last week. He's also been complaining about warranty work all winter.

 

[sledhead9825]

1500PSI go away.

 

[Red Mtn]

It's not brand bashing when it's true. I threw out years of ski Doo problems, I can't throw out every manufactures flaws from the mid 90s to now but that doesn't mean I hate em all. It means I work on junk for a living and I pay attention. 11-15 with no problems?If you had a 2013 pro with no problems you should of played the lotto. That was the worst possible year here, they broke down like flies every ride around here.

My 13 Pro was one of the best sleds I ever owned. I have a riding buddy still on his '13 Pro and he hasn't had any problems not self induced by hitting solid objects...


You opinions just do not jibe with the information I see out there. Seems I am not alone in that assertion either.

 

[Solarguy]

It's not brand bashing when it's true. I threw out years of ski Doo problems, I can't throw out every manufactures flaws from the mid 90s to now but that doesn't mean I hate em all. It means I work on junk for a living and I pay attention. 11-15 with no problems?If you had a 2013 pro with no problems you should of played the lotto. That was the worst possible year here, they broke down like flies every ride around here.

You are right on the money, didn't have a 13 and the friends that did had problems. I had 11,14,15 & 16. I do admit to being lucky, but all the sleds were ridden hard and other than self induced damage in the trees the reliability (for me) has been incredible.

 

[bryceraisanen]

Currently have 1200 miles on my 13 Pro. Only gas oil and fresh clutch springs so far. It's been rock solid. And I'm the biggest tree bashing woods rider I know. Yes, I have bent an a arm. But I haven't missed a day of riding or had any mechanical issues whatsoever. Just rode the Snowies last week after the 30-40 inch dump they got. WFO the whole time in the woods. Emptied the gas tank with only 31 miles on the odometer. That's hard riding. Ran like a fine swiss watch.

And I can't believe Mike Metzger doesn't know how to align a clutch set? I thought he was like a bonefide sledneck or something?

 

[sledheadd]

My 13 Pro was one of the best sleds I ever owned. I have a riding buddy still on his '13 Pro and he hasn't had any problems not self induced by hitting solid objects...


You opinions just do not jibe with the information I see out there. Seems I am not alone in that assertion either.

Same here, I'm at around 2200 miles with no problems @ 160+hp

 

[hoov165x]

Yesterday afternoon NE Oregon on the AXYS

How is Halfway holding up??

 

[Solarguy]

How is Halfway holding up??

Very good!

 

[polaris dude]

It's not brand bashing when it's true. I threw out years of ski Doo problems, I can't throw out every manufactures flaws from the mid 90s to now but that doesn't mean I hate em all. It means I work on junk for a living and I pay attention. 11-15 with no problems?If you had a 2013 pro with no problems you should of played the lotto. That was the worst possible year here, they broke down like flies every ride around here.

 

[Jaynelson]

How do you explain this Cody then?He's just a liar or a brand basher I suppose. There's another guy on Facebook his name is Cody too he just blew a rod outa the bottom of his axys last week. He's also been complaining about warranty work all winter.

Are you referring to me? I personally have no idea who "Caleb" or "Cody" are, but that sucks if they are having issues with their machines. Sleds are definetly not automotive levels of dependability, and all brands have break downs...I'm sure not here to argue that.

I have been as clear and comprehensive as I can with my opinion vs yours. People can read it and take it however they wish.

 

[geo]

It's not brand bashing when it's true. I threw out years of ski Doo problems, I can't throw out every manufactures flaws from the mid 90s to now but that doesn't mean I hate em all. It means I work on junk for a living and I pay attention. 11-15 with no problems?If you had a 2013 pro with no problems you should of played the lotto. That was the worst possible year here, they broke down like flies every ride around here.

Sounds like your in the trade. That explains your perspective and maybe "
they broke down like flies every ride around here" too.

If you couldn't figure out how to install a clamp, belt and torque a couple of bolts in '13 I can see you not being able to figure out a simple clutching issue today.

Feel sorry for your customers. Hard to deal with "legend in your own mind " syndrome let alone deal with incompetence after paying the bill.

 

[1500psi]

Currently have 1200 miles on my 13 Pro. Only gas oil and fresh clutch springs so far. It's been rock solid. And I'm the biggest tree bashing woods rider I know. Yes, I have bent an a arm. But I haven't missed a day of riding or had any mechanical issues whatsoever. Just rode the Snowies last week after the 30-40 inch dump they got. WFO the whole time in the woods. Emptied the gas tank with only 31 miles on the odometer. That's hard riding. Ran like a fine swiss watch.

And I can't believe Mike Metzger doesn't know how to align a clutch set? I thought he was like a bonefide sledneck or something?

That's straight from The Polaris dealer. "Nothing's wrong" aligned perfectly

 

[BILTIT]

We all know how most dealers are unfortunately. My local dealer is clueless.

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[1500psi]

Sounds like your in the trade. That explains your perspective and maybe "
they broke down like flies every ride around here" too.

If you couldn't figure out how to install a clamp, belt and torque a couple of bolts in '13 I can see you not being able to figure out a simple clutching issue today.

Feel sorry for your customers. Hard to deal with "legend in your own mind " syndrome let alone deal with incompetence after paying the bill.

Lmfao they aren't my customers they were BRAND NEW POLARIS, they are your brothers Haha. I'm simply referring to my friends sleds and peoples sleds I see when I ride or on Facebook this year. Saying they don't have problems is beyond lieing. Look in every thread people are scared of the reliability. It's well know even if you guys are telling the truth about no problem you all know it exists. A 2013 with no problems I can't even fathom

Honestly, How come the guy I just went to Revy with has 360 miles on his axys blows a belt everyday and I grab his Y pipe and it moves up and down, like the mounts are 100 years old and the dealer says there's nothing wrong?

 

[Perk]

I think your friend needs to find a new dealer and have them go through his sled.

 

[sledhead9825]

This short vid should help you decide. Its a few years old but thought I would revive it for the noobs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B28o3frj78