For Everyone with an 08-10 D8 Please Read

thefullmonte · Mar 30, 2010

It's a little scary over in the pro-ride section how excited people are getting over the new sled. How quickly they forget.
Good luck getting any response from Polaris. They don't want to talk to you. I've emailed at least 3X, called probably 5X and even wrote a letter to the CEO and have never recieved a response.
Explore your lemon law and there is a thread on here about a class action law suit as well concerning the 800.
stinkyju, you have something more wrong with that sled than a PCV can fix. Your dealer needs to be going to bat for you big time.
I've said it numerous times. If it doesn't work they should replace it or give you your money back. Polaris has really gone out of their way to alienate customers the last few years. I doubt it is going to help their future.

Mod800R · Mar 30, 2010

POLCAT27 said:
Sorry i need to vent a bit. I used to work for 3 Polaris dealers and was in the business for 9 yrs. My 09 Dragon 800 is starting to resemble a 900! 4 top ends and one complete motor. Mid range issues, DET sensor, TPS sensor, throttle cable, reeds and now another top end and a primary clutch. I have 2100 miles, all mountain between 5-9000ft. I just serviced clutches before last trip and the shaft split in half. I've never even blown a belt with this sled and Polaris won't warranty b/c it's not covered under second yr engine warranty. They said it must be a balance issue. I phoned they said they can only file a complaint. Bet your *** i won't be buying another Polaris and everyone around me will probably do the same. I've been patient and worked with them to rectify the problems but this is B.S. No wonder they have 4 yr warranty on the new RMK, they probably still don't have a clue what's wrong. Sorry for the rant. I'm done.

Karmas a ***** ain't she...

POLCAT27 · Mar 30, 2010

This is only one sled Mod800r. Grow up already.

rmk727 · Apr 4, 2010

Man that's a lot of trouble for just one sled, sorry to here it from any brand . What mods you got? Reason for asking is even the 08's got warranty till just afew days ago when they got the update. Where you from? Does your dealer like you? From personal experience Poo is not that harsh on troubled units.

rocket · Apr 11, 2010

I think it makes some difference whether your dealer is on the "A" list or not (as in high enough sales volume) - I've gone through a similar situation, though nowhere near as severe, with my D7. Other riders claimed to get a particular fix under warranty, Polaris told me "Sorry, no dice". This wasn't just my dealers story, either - he showed me a paper copy of Polaris' response. It amazes me how quickly some dealers seem to be able to get information, troubleshoot and fix problems, etc. where others can't get any information, support or warranty help from Polaris.

jg442 · Apr 11, 2010

I just went through my 3rd set of pistons @ 1600 miles! The belts are out lasting the pistons!

Timbre · Jul 15, 2010

No problems at all

I got my 08 D800 at Carl's Cycle Sales in Boise Idaho and i have not had one single problem with it. 1500 + miles so far and just 1 belt and new plugs at about 1000 miles, just because they said I should to start this past season. Original Hyfax still on it. They are about 1/4 worn (still 3/4 to go)

It's clutched perfectly (carls clutching) Extremely happy! I have always had the new flash put in it as soon as it comes out.

Hawkster · Aug 12, 2010

The question is who are you talking to about the problem at your dealorship is it the salesman that doesn't give a crap or the service dept that has people that actually ride? I had a little glitch on my 2010 snowcheck they called and said it was ready to pickup and when I went in and asked them about the snowchecked starter I had 3 salesman stand in front of me and tell me that the snochecked Assault doesn't come with one :yell: thank god I had them right it down on my $500 deposit on the snowcheck otherwise they wanted another $1000. The service dept. saved that relationship the next time I went in.

milehighassassin · Aug 15, 2010

jg442 said:
I just went through my 3rd set of pistons @ 1600 miles! The belts are out lasting the pistons!

That sucks, but a few questions.

-Any notable mods?

-Who is the dealer doing this work?

-Has the crank been checked for runout?

stmike · Oct 29, 2010

WHERE IS LAST POST

LAST POST SHOWING IS 08 15 2010, WHERE ARE THE REST OF POST IE-POST DATE 10 29 2010

Outlaw · Nov 17, 2010

What the hell is a GIZMO?

http://snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235222
everyone needs to read this thread.:light: Makes sense and does not void the warranty, According to the Polaris Owners Manual! Not everyone needs the kit, but by reading this thread 80% do.:face-icon-small-sho

rightnwrong · Nov 30, 2010

I am glad that you are happy 2strokes_are_awesome. Keep it up.

PMSPOLARIS · Dec 3, 2010

Have you heard of MTNTK Performance they have a kit called "THE FIX" Check it out or visit our website
www.pmspolaris.com we are there distributor

All4traction · Dec 3, 2010

Where is the option "I bought a strong running, under rated 700 so I wouldn't have these issues"? Haha

wysnow · Dec 10, 2010

PMSPOLARIS said:
Have you heard of MTNTK Performance they have a kit called "THE FIX" Check it out or visit our website
www.pmspolaris.com we are there distributor

Might be a cool thing for some power gain. Matched up with the Gizmo to stop the cold shot it might last. From what I understand if you do not stop the cold shot you will still take out your motor. Looks like a PMS mod that will void any warranty you have left. Of course if you are out of warranty it is only money.

R44guy · Jan 2, 2011

Get your Fix

I have called, emailed, and pm these guys reagard this kit with no follow up or contact from them. If it works and they give some customer service it may help some of us?

ragincajun · Jan 2, 2011

well boys i decided to go to the dark side and switch from doo to poo...and holy hell was that a mistake! i absolutly love the chassis...the motor and electronics blow the big one. i have had problems with the det sensor throwin it into limp mode and got the "new reflash" and it worked for about a day...them limp mode was back. insulation was also coming out of the clam shell and getting sucked in..im running a mesh hood with skinz filter on top of the air box and it still got in...well it wouldnt idle so i took it all apart and the tb and reeds were filthy as hell. cleaned everything inside and out, pulled the clam shell off and wrapped my pipe in header wrap and ran some injector through it and sled idled great and ran cleaner...then the mid range bog came into play as it was running fat when everything was dirty. so now i am dealing with limp mode, mid range bog and it will only pull 7700 rpm at 4-7k ft with stock clutching and 59g weights.....can anyone help me out before i burn it or sell it and go back to a doo?

hogracer · Jan 6, 2011

I was using a tank or gas to 45 miles so i look at my valves sure enough a spring is in eight pieces. While doing this the bolts that hold the apperatice on the side of the cylinder where rusted:face-icon-small-fro...... so i filled them up with wd40 .... to much i put the bolts in and they blew holes right into they side of the cylinder I know this because antifreeze starts spurting everywhere:mad2: so i take it all apart and notice my pistons have very considerable scaring ..... I got the freakin update kit 200 miles ago:tsk:.. I guess tomarrow i will go get some wiescos and hopefully i can tig my cylinder

dynotechjim · Jan 7, 2011

most of the issues addressed here are due to improper midrange A/F ratio that at best creates awful lean stumbles/ and at worst detonation/ lean seizures that causes premature wear/ failure of parts on top of poor drivability. The cause of that, I believe, is Polaris' poor control of exhaust valve opening. I have details of that concept on my website. to date I have mapped and shipped over 900 PCVs to 700/800 owners who are now finally pleased with their sleds. Part of the problem is there is no single universal "fix" to the poor midrange drivability--I have six different midrange maps--one of which will surely cover the problem dandily, but I really need to communicate with each sled owner to make sure we match our PCV map with the severity of midrange leanness of the particular sled.

Besides adding varying blankets of midrange fuel to make sleds drive properly, we reduce top end fuel flow by an amazing 8-12% which adds around 10HP requiring heavier clutch weights to keep revs under control.

Now there are many used PCIIIs and PCVs around as people sell off/ trade in their D8s and go for the new ProR800s (which need different PCV models to tune). Anyone who is a member of my website gets any PCIII/V map necessary to tune their sleds perfectly, emailed by me and easily loaded into a Power Commander that they might acquire.

capnkirk · Jan 9, 2011

highmarkco said:
I have a 2010 Assult with about 600 rough miles on it. SLP can and some vents. The only thing I have had to replace is the throttle block because it is a silly design. New extreme 2.5 track and zbros arms and spindles are on their way! This is a great sled and I hope it keeps running the way it is. Love being able to put it oil and gas and pull the cord and rip!

Amen brother! I have a bone stock 2010 Assault, only problem was the Voltage Regulator, which went out at 17 miles... OUCH! But other than that it has been awesome! Add Gas/oil and rip away!!!:amen:

For Everyone with an 08-10 D8 Please Read

General Feelings on 08-10 Polaris D8

I’ve had nothing but good fortune with this sled.

I’ve Had Minor Issues Such as Hyfax.

I Checked Number Two But I Ride a Mountain Sled at 70 on HardPacked Trails...

One Engine Failure (i.e. crank, pistons, block, cylinder walls, etc…)

Two to Three Engine Failures

Three or More Engine Failures

One VR/ECU Failure

Two to Three VR/ECU Failures

Three or More VR/ECU Failures

If Numbers Four through Nine Were Checked Was it Covered Under Warranty?

If Numbers Four through Nine Were Checked Was it Not Covered Under Warranty?

I’ve Had Issues with a Mid-Range Stumble/Lean Condition.

I’ve Had It, One Thing After Another, Somebody Please Buy This Thing…

I’m Looking Forward to March so I Can Snow Check the New Pro RMK.

$30 For 3 Years of Enjoying the Benefits of SnoWest is Money Well Spent!

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