850 reviews, pics and vids

[Chrisco]

Any bearing can move on a shaft. That is why there is a locking ring, Cat and Doo have them. Chrisco can slice it up any way he wants, and if the "Factory" says its ok then he is free to believe them(Damage control). Good luck as it's a poor design.

Well im not slicing any thing up lol. Ill be the first to post pics of mine if it happens. Just sharing info I happen to know thats all. Yes if it is a poor design it will show its ugly face. Do I feel like it should have a lock ring instead of having to rely in case pressure yes

absolutely. No Damage control here dude I ride to.

 

[j.c.higgins]

But it's lighter........liking my Fat Cat.

Are you talking about the rider!!!

 

[Chrisco]

But it's lighter........liking my Fat Cat.

Are you talking about the rider!!!

WTF ??

 

[DragonCFI]

This is from a Buddy who's friend works for a Polaris Dealer

They have found a few with the oil line into the crank off which is something caused by a blockage from silicon where the case halves are put together so the PTO bearing locks up or if oil line comes off well everything is ****ed, Polaris has been sending out complete motors

 

[Teth-Air]

This is from a Buddy who's friend works for a Polaris Dealer

They have found a few with the oil line into the crank off which is something caused by a blockage from silicon where the case halves are put together so the PTO bearing locks up or if oil line comes off well everything is ****ed, Polaris has been sending out complete motors

Only all the ones I know of it was not the PTO bearing hose that came off, it was the oil line feeding the bottom of the case on the PTO side (connecting rod)

 

[d8grandpa]

Only all the ones I know of it was not the PTO bearing hose that came off, it was the oil line feeding the bottom of the case on the PTO side (connecting rod)

The line that feeds the connecting rod dumps into nothing, it should never get plugged. The hose behind the clutch feeds the PTO bearing. That’s the one that could be pugged with silicone.

 

[takethebounce]

Is that molycote?
Is it sacraficial for break in?

I have been told more than once it is sacrificial and very common during break in.

 

[snochuk]

But it's lighter........liking my Fat Cat.

Are you talking about the rider!!!

So it's war you want.........I'll see you in McBride at Renshaw cabin for the shootout.
High noon on Dec 29.

lol

 

[Teth-Air]

The line that feeds the connecting rod dumps into nothing, it should never get plugged. The hose behind the clutch feeds the PTO bearing. That’s the one that could be pugged with silicone.

I get that it could get plugged but has anyone had this one fall off?

 

[Chrisco]

Some info.

 

[mountainsledmania]

Im a little confused by this? Is this a skidoo ( the clutch wobble is supposed to be there to dampen engine vibrations) thing? From what i understand those coatings on the pistons are supposed to be there to prevent the two metal surfaces from ever touching/friction prevention , etc.etc......along with oil of course and a fluid barrier.

 

[RMKward]

Well I got tolled yesterday by Polaris that they are sending a new motor for my 850 because the bearing on the PTO side fail and the fail was not cause because of oil line not sure from what but I am getting new motor.

 

[ktmsx350f]

Polaris just released another tech tip saying if the oil line comes off further inspection is required and the oil line and clamps alone are not to be replaced as a repair

 

[Sledtillded]

Well I got tolled yesterday by Polaris that they are sending a new motor for my 850 because the bearing on the PTO side fail and the fail was not cause because of oil line not sure from what but I am getting new motor.

So did they determine what the failure was ? Did they split the cases and remove the crank ?

 

[RMKward]

So did they determine what the failure was ? Did they split the cases and remove the crank ?

They won’t release the cause of the failure all I know is when cycle work gave my Vin number to Polaris they wanted very specific pictures and yes they split the case, remove the crank and showed it to me last week (I could see that the bearing failed). All oil lines were good they told me. They wouldn’t let me take a picture of the crank. Not sure but i think some of the earlier builds may have had some issues in the production line (mine was built October 10/2018). I think this is why many people are getting their sleds late. When Polaris discovered the problem, they shut down production until they corrected the issue. There are still people waiting on sleds, but i’m Pretty confident theirs will come without issues.

 

[TDR]

Another great day on the 850. Past break in hours and it’s still pulling strong. Rider could use some work though.

 

[AreWeThereYet]

This 850 is a beast coming from my 2015 xm. Out of brakin and I'm loving it, the operator could use some work. No issues and this thing isn't skipping a beat

 

[Powder Hoist]

163 3" 850 Polaris Powerhouse!! Out of breakin over 200 miles so far and its pulling hard!! Awesome machine

 

[Canadiansledhead]

215 miles of a beat down in and out of throttle hard. Almost 3 tanks of fuel.
Never missed a beat, strong.
cant wait to ride again

 

[overlordpro800]

200 miles with absolutely no issues. Have a 16 axys turboed and I prefer riding the 850. Thing is a monster. Was a 163” 2.6 but changed drivers to accommodate a camso 3.2 track. Also put Indy specialty patriot weights on. So far, incredibly happy with this setup. Pulls hard and just keeps going. Hope guys that are having issues get it straightened out and get to experience all that these sleds can do.