2011 rmk assault or pro rmk

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Has anyone purchased one of these yet? I watched the videos and was literally amazed at the new technology and ergo's on these bad boys. Just looking for feedback not looking for Haters lol I Ride Cat and like Cat, however I'm always open to future technology. These look like the bomb! Let's here some feedback especially from anyone who has tried these out, or owns one at least :) For a pull and go sled they look like they can cut the mustard without a Shat load of Mods...
 

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Just parked one in the garage!!! Absolutely Mint machine. Looks like a great time in deep snow!! Picked up the Assault.
 

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have a couple set up at work and I am really liking them. the fit and finish is great, the rear suspension has like no sag like the iq models. they are super light. try lift the rear end on an old one then the new one. the floorboards have great grips and the rider possition is great. even with the sled just sitting on the ground you can feel how easy it is to lean it over.
 

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Fit and finish on these sleds looks alot better than the previous models.
The ergos look like they are stolen right off an xp. the only issues i could see is the engine bay is very compact, even more so than the xp and the top of the hood doesnt remove without tools.

What im waiting for is to see if polaris can keep an engine together for more than a season.
 

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Just parked one in the garage!!! Absolutely Mint machine. Looks like a great time in deep snow!! Picked up the Assault.

watched all the You Tube vids on it. Makes me want to pick one up for a day trial :)

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Fit and finish on these sleds looks alot better than the previous models.
The ergos look like they are stolen right off an xp. the only issues i could see is the engine bay is very compact, even more so than the xp and the top of the hood doesnt remove without tools.

What im waiting for is to see if polaris can keep an engine together for more than a season.

Yeah if that 800 can hold up I think they will have a nice sled. I was wondering when they would adapt the looks of other brands :)
 

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OK, just found this, I'd say it's stuck, My M1000 163 woulda trenched for a bit longer, but would get on top with way more effort invloved lol Maybe this 431lb weight design works!

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Picked up my 163 last Friday. I cant wait to get it on the snow.

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But before I get to ride it I need to get it back together.:rolleyes: I'm going to be dropping of some parts at Impact Coatings today or Monday. Then off to boydo for polishing.

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Picked up my Red 163 Pro on Oct 21st. The sled looks impressive and I hope it is a good one. Fit and finish is excellent, skinny body, and the engineering they put in is impressive. It is so light it makes a 250lb guy feel pretty guilty. Coming from an XP, I am so happy to be back to Polaris clutching also. This machine fits me like a glove and comes set up to run. If my parts show up in time chances are I will never ride it stock. The suspension is very adjustable. The only things I don't like about it are the track, tool bag, and the tight tunnel clearance with even the 2.4, but I will be fixing that. SLP says that we will be very impressed with the numbers with their package also. Try as I might, the would not say a number.
 

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Sit on them anytime I see one and cannot stand how the seat is wider than the fuel tank. So when you're standing it rubs on your calves. Similar to how older sleds used to have piping on them. So much for fit and finish.... Not a huge fan of the mess of wires and rest of the mess under the hood. Along with how after talking to Polaris mechanics, they still have stated they don't have complete confidence in their motors, and essentially haven't solved the problem. Not trying to bash. Just my opinions and facts.
 
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