Chrisco
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Didn't switch I still have both in stock, just more options for customers.
Fix Kit for the extra $$$?
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Didn't switch I still have both in stock, just more options for customers.
gedakbx
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so what is the ideal piston to cylinder clearence with the MTNKT?
Chrisco
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.0045 Clearance
Jeffpro800
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Yes they usually do untill they don't! With no warning whatsoever my pro dropped a cyl skirt with just over 1300 Kms!
Lococoin
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Just ordered the mtntek fix kit for my 11 pro with 1200 miles. Cylinder has no cracks and pistons were still within the service limit but barely. I did find my rings flaking on the intake side so I'm glad I pulled it apart when I in.
Would have considered kelseys kit but it wasn't in stock.
Would have considered kelseys kit but it wasn't in stock.
gedakbx
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Don's Speed parts has the Bikeman kits in stock
Sledtillded
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Polaris better get their chit together for 15 or Doo and Cat will run them over .......
PS: Would love to be a fly on the wall at the Monday Morning Round table at POO. When The Marketing guys bring threads like this up for discussion !
PS: Would love to be a fly on the wall at the Monday Morning Round table at POO. When The Marketing guys bring threads like this up for discussion !
This situation has been status quo at Polaris for six years. What makes you think next year is special? Just number seven.
trench
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Just don't understand this situation, if the Pro came with an engine with the same rep as the Doo or Cat (Suzuki) it would be untouchable in the mountain market. The company that produces the Victory and now the new Indian motorcycle line up certainly has the capability to produce a world class snowmobile engine.
Sledtillded
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You are 100% correct Trench and yes it has been 6 + years with this engine platform but with the 900 and Dragon debacle's very close in the rear view mirror the optimist in me would have to think that we are getting the same mill in an updated chassis BECAUSE they are doing the Engine R&D on something new Poo knows it can't release anything that has not been proven Jmo
800dragonguy
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I just put the RK Tek kit in mine, changed over to Legend mineral oil, very pleased, runs 8-10 degrees cooler than stock.
Chrisco
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RK Tek piston kits in stock and MTNTK kits also in stock.
This has been discussed over and over. All of these kits have 1, 000 miles on them. I tend to agree with Kelsey, the stock pistons are garbage.
How do you guys know that the 13's and 14's have had engine failure problems. I have not read or heard anywhere that they are loosing skirts like before!.
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sketch96
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The pistons are the problem. Just get a fix kit....they all seem to be good kits....and dont look back. If your sled has over 1000 trouble free miles dont keep pushing the envelope. My sled was completely trouble free from brand new, not one issue. It had decent compression and was still pulling strong until it all of a sudden didnt. Had about 1400 miles.
I am missing the chassis still tho. I have 2 rides with my first ever 2014 m8000 and while I have had a "smart valve problem" right off the bat, I miss the lightness and handling of my pro chassis. I damn well hope polaris has a good motor in place and proven in the next 2 years so when warranty runs out and i trade the cat in I can switch back!!!!
I am missing the chassis still tho. I have 2 rides with my first ever 2014 m8000 and while I have had a "smart valve problem" right off the bat, I miss the lightness and handling of my pro chassis. I damn well hope polaris has a good motor in place and proven in the next 2 years so when warranty runs out and i trade the cat in I can switch back!!!!
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