850T Update

[maxwell]

Just about Broke the 1000km Mark on the 850T now. Which is cool because the trails i ride are 8km long. so i Wanted to give a little update. I put together some video from the last couple weekends. First sunny day ive had in months so i got out the Go Pro, Nothing crazy, but i wanted to show you guys the on off response of this machine. If i see the sun again ill try and get some better footage.

Things i have NOT done in the last 1000km

1. Opened a side panel or hood
2. adjusted any clutching
3. blown a belt
4. had an engine code
5. Jumped on another sled and said "ya this is much better"
6. Ran anything other than Pump 91 Octane fuel
7. had any run ability, bogs or strange issues

Things i HAVE done in the last 1000km

1. Burnt more fuel
2. Burnt a little more oil
3. burnt a bunch of non turbo sleds
4. Got in way more internet arguments
5. Converted some people to the dark side
6. been smiling since Jan 13 2020
7. discovered this isnt a lake racing machine

So far so good, no issues in our camp. This sled flat out works and you dont have to touch a thing. Is it comparable to a 10lb kit? no. Is it more drive able in the terrain that we ride in? yes.
The deeper the snow the better this thing shines. Switched out to the expert riser and HD bumper, other than that this will stay stock.

is this sled exciting to someone who has rode 10lbs of boost for the last 10 years? No. But for the rest of us, this machine is the ticket to deep snow, technical performance. Out of the box.

Time to step up for the rest.

 

[1709]

Was this in Valmont ?

 

[maxwell]

Was this in Valmont ?

Yes it was

 

[NoBrakes!]

nice edit man, is that the burn below premieres?

 

[maxwell]

nice edit man, is that the burn below premieres?

no actually just below the cabin played around there before we headed out for the day. Sun peaked out for a short time

 

[acesup800]

Just about Broke the 1000km Mark on the 850T now. Which is cool because the trails i ride are 8km long. so i Wanted to give a little update. I put together some video from the last couple weekends. First sunny day ive had in months so i got out the Go Pro, Nothing crazy, but i wanted to show you guys the on off response of this machine. If i see the sun again ill try and get some better footage.

Things i have NOT done in the last 1000km

1. Opened a side panel or hood
2. adjusted any clutching
3. blown a belt
4. had an engine code
5. Jumped on another sled and said "ya this is much better"
6. Ran anything other than Pump 91 Octane fuel
7. had any run ability, bogs or strange issues

Things i HAVE done in the last 1000km

1. Burnt more fuel
2. Burnt a little more oil
3. burnt a bunch of non turbo sleds
4. Got in way more internet arguments
5. Converted some people to the dark side
6. been smiling since Jan 13 2020
7. discovered this isnt a lake racing machine

So far so good, no issues in our camp. This sled flat out works and you dont have to touch a thing. Is it comparable to a 10lb kit? no. Is it more drive able in the terrain that we ride in? yes.
The deeper the snow the better this thing shines. Switched out to the expert riser and HD bumper, other than that this will stay stock.

is this sled exciting to someone who has rode 10lbs of boost for the last 10 years? No. But for the rest of us, this machine is the ticket to deep snow, technical performance. Out of the box.

Time to step up for the rest.


https://youtu.be/orlpRB_S5Bs

So in 1000km, you never even considered maybe blowing out the clutches or checking anything under the hood? I get the doolaid, but a little preventative can't hurt even on God's gift to snowmobilers.

 

[Stickyfingers]

You haven't had to adjust belt deflection in 1000km on a turbo sled?

 

[Foxstar45]

My doolaid radar wasn't sounding off reading Maxwells review. Sounded objective to me. Dgiles, Your maintenance takeaway spin did sound 'coolaidy' however.

 

[pfi572]

You guys. !! Lol
He’s the driver and the pit crew look after all that stuff . Jeesh

 

[maxwell]

So in 1000km, you never even considered maybe blowing out the clutches or checking anything under the hood? I get the doolaid, but a little preventative can't hurt even on God's gift to snowmobilers.

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[maxwell]

Holy fak guys!! LOL!!

my " havent opened a side panel" comment wasa joke directed to on the hill tinkering and repairs. And before someone calls me on that, yes i had the panel open to flip my grilled cheese over.


yes, i have adjusted chain tension ( 1 time ), adjusted belt deflection ( 1 time ) and blown out the clutches ( 1 time ) in the warmth of my shop.. Standard stuff for any sled. in no way did i mean to imply you dont need to adjust the usual regular maintenance items

i had the hood off to install the HD bumper and took a quick peek inside

 

[maxwell]

You guys. !! Lol
He’s the driver and the pit crew look after all that stuff . Jeesh

funny you say that, the amount of sleds and people through my place i often wish i had a mechanic to go through everything every night so i could just drink beer.

 

[1200]

Sled looks good cant wait till i get one

 

[adamg]

I don't recall the Doo prescribed maintenance plan. But on a Polaris it would have been due for a chain case oil change by now. What's your policy on those?

 

[SnowDog]

This old guy would not be able to hang on to that knarly bitch(sled), but I give it a good try.....now to convince the wife $$$ lol

 

[maxwell]

I don't recall the Doo prescribed maintenance plan. But on a Polaris it would have been due for a chain case oil change by now. What's your policy on those?

not sure what skidoo recomends but i do 1000km first change then just once per season after that.

 

[deaner]

Sounds like a completely objective review. Looks like skidoo is well on top and the others have quite a long way to go before they catch up

 

[RGM]

Holy fak guys!! LOL!!

my " havent opened a side panel" comment wasa joke directed to on the hill tinkering and repairs. And before someone calls me on that, yes i had the panel open to flip my grilled cheese over.


yes, i have adjusted chain tension ( 1 time ), adjusted belt deflection ( 1 time ) and blown out the clutches ( 1 time ) in the warmth of my shop.. Standard stuff for any sled. in no way did i mean to imply you dont need to adjust the usual regular maintenance items

i had the hood off to install the HD bumper and took a quick peek inside

665km for me and about the same experience with a couple of overheats when you can't go fast on whooped out trails out here. I have brunt about 8 liters of oil which isn't bad and belt dust hasn't been bad either.

 

[maxwell]

665km for me and about the same experience with a couple of overheats when you can't go fast on whooped out trails out here. I have brunt about 8 liters of oil which isn't bad and belt dust hasn't been bad either.

yep, not turbo specific though i feel like the experts with the short tunnel and no flap all have heating issues in those frozen bumpy trails. they need snow kicked into the skid forsure. If your cruising on a groomed trail shouldnt be an issue.

 

[MarkCos]

Idk max
it just looks like sledding to me with a cool turbo sound
my n/a 850 Polaris can do all that to ,with out an altitude adjusting turbo

post a vid that only a doo turbo can do