Hmmm,,,

geo · Aug 6, 2012

This forum seems to die without a comparison question.

So,,,(because I will ride both) will my Poo Pro get better belt life than my PC? Any personal experience out there?
While I'm asking, any body currently own both and have engine life comparison??
Do you think it is possible to lose 50 lbs off the PC for $4000.00 or less?

These are legit questions so please don't bash.

dunatyk · Aug 6, 2012

Hey Geo!
How has your summer been

CatRpillar · Aug 6, 2012

geo said:
This forum seems to die without a comparison question.

So,,,(because I will ride both) will my Poo Pro get better belt life than my PC? Any personal experience out there?
While I'm asking, any body currently own both and have engine life comparison??
Do you think it is possible to lose 50 lbs off the PC for $4000.00 or less?

These are legit questions so please don't bash.

It is quiet on here.

Weight

Can - 15 lbs, $300
Hood - 10 lbs, $450
Misc. - 4lbs, free
Seat - 4lbs, $450
2l oil - 4lbs, free (counting this as I'm starting semi-weight)
Oil delete - 10 lbs more incl. 2l remaining oil, $50
Skis - 2lbs, $350, probably not your favs but lighter!
Ti scratchers, 1lb, $120

There, 50lbs for $1720. For the complete $4000, I can get a further:

CF tank - 10lbs, $1300
38" short spindles - 5lbs, $500 (guessed on this price)
HCR cooler - 7lbs, $400 (you do the work)

$3920 total + $80 for beer and pizza, 73lbs

FCR112 · Aug 6, 2012

I'll qualify this with the fact that I only own a 2012 PooPro now.

I was insistent about the Polaris stock spare belt and concerned about keeping that expensive arse spare stored in just the right place to keep it in perfect condition.........

Fast forward to a season later, never once saw a Pro blow a belt, crazy.
Albeit a crappy short season down here (rode 6 calendar months), but not one belt. I was very surprised.

Maybe because it's so underpowered?

SaberKitty · Aug 7, 2012

Comparing the long track Sno Pro to a long track Rush is getting to be a bit of a bore.

Gxf800sphc2012 · Aug 7, 2012

i think its a good idea of a comparison... BUT your comparing a first year sled issues with one thats been out. either way this subject has been POUNDED harder than the sleds we ride:crutch: hahahaa

Turbo11T · Aug 7, 2012

CatRpillar said:
It is quiet on here.

Weight

Can - 15 lbs, $300
Hood - 10 lbs, $450
Misc. - 4lbs, free
Seat - 4lbs, $450
2l oil - 4lbs, free (counting this as I'm starting semi-weight)
Oil delete - 10 lbs more incl. 2l remaining oil, $50
Skis - 2lbs, $350, probably not your favs but lighter!
Ti scratchers, 1lb, $120

There, 50lbs for $1720. For the complete $4000, I can get a further:

CF tank - 10lbs, $1300
38" short spindles - 5lbs, $500 (guessed on this price)
HCR cooler - 7lbs, $400 (you do the work)

$3920 total + $80 for beer and pizza, 73lbs

50lbs for under $1800. Thats pretty impressive. Makes me want to get a 800.

You could do the HCR cooler even cheaper if you know a welder or can weld aluminum yourself. Just use yours and shorten it.

What skis are 2lbs lighter? And where can you get titanium scratchers?

I think Carbon fiber Spindles would be light. Wonder when someone will make a set.

RKT · Aug 7, 2012

Got both... Not sure onthe weight question because the added weight of the PC does not seem to bother us

As for belt life.. once you fix the PC (tie down the TCL) they are pretty close...Itall depends on the type of riding and load placed on the sled.. But the Pro can spit belts like the rest of them... especially if the crank run out is excessive.. We are testing some special belts on both sleds this season.. hopefully, these belts do well, but we had not problems with the stock belts.. the 115 belt is very expensive but will last longer.. the 122 belt works excellent but can not handle prolonged heat like the 115.. These new belts we tetsed last season worked great but could not take any punishment without failure... but when they worked, they worked better than anything.. so, there have been some changes tothe design and , hopefully, they will do the trick ...

geo said:
This forum seems to die without a comparison question.

So,,,(because I will ride both) will my Poo Pro get better belt life than my PC? Any personal experience out there?
While I'm asking, any body currently own both and have engine life comparison??
Do you think it is possible to lose 50 lbs off the PC for $4000.00 or less?

These are legit questions so please don't bash.

CatRpillar · Aug 7, 2012

Turbo11T said:
50lbs for under $1800. Thats pretty impressive. Makes me want to get a 800.

You could do the HCR cooler even cheaper if you know a welder or can weld aluminum yourself. Just use yours and shorten it.

What skis are 2lbs lighter? And where can you get titanium scratchers?

I think Carbon fiber Spindles would be light. Wonder when someone will make a set.

The Ti scratchers were at a local dealer that I saw this spring. Not sure where they got them from. On the skis, I was doing some comparos a few months ago - again, don't remember which but I'll be doing some digging again soon and hopefully remember to post. What's with the detailed questions in August? I'm just trying to remember my favourite beer!

Turbo11T · Aug 7, 2012

CatRpillar said:
The Ti scratchers were at a local dealer that I saw this spring. Not sure where they got them from. On the skis, I was doing some comparos a few months ago - again, don't remember which but I'll be doing some digging again soon and hopefully remember to post. What's with the detailed questions in August? I'm just trying to remember my favourite beer!

I searched quickly. NExtech sells them. $150.

RACINSTATION · Aug 7, 2012

From what we have seen around here belt life is about the same on both....subject to proper setup. I am sure you will have everything triple checked so that is a given.

Engine life is the place the Cat will smoke the Polaris.

Polaris wins the weight contests.

I think you will like them both a lot and will have them set up right.

slash · Aug 7, 2012

So put the cat mtr in the poo = light + long lasting

snowmobiler · Aug 7, 2012

id trade them both for a skidoo and be highmark king.

backcountryislife · Aug 7, 2012

slash said:
So put the cat mtr in the poo = light + long lasting

Many of us have been thinking of ways to do this already...

Turbo11T · Aug 7, 2012

backcountryislife said:
Many of us have been thinking of ways to do this already...

Get to work on it put your money where your mouth is. If I wanted to do it and had the money I would be done already. Heck I put a vector motor in a rev chassis I am sure that the 800 suzuki would be a snap in the pro chassis.

polarisfornow · Aug 7, 2012

slash said:
So put the cat mtr in the poo = light + long lasting

oh geez... here we go again. :behindsofa:

leadfoot33 · Aug 7, 2012

cat motor weighs more so a bit of a weight gain, but the only thing i can think of is strengthening the chassis, the suzuki i think would shake that thing apart.

Turbo11T · Aug 7, 2012

HEre is your opportunity to put your money where your mouth is.

You supply the pro and the 800 suzuki and I will install it for $3000. Seems reasonable?

SLEDIOT · Aug 7, 2012

No need to lose weight if you boost it. And really whats the compparison between a boosted pro and a boosted proclimb? Just not waistin time on that 1.

geo · Aug 7, 2012

Well that settles it then (not lol). I'll keep both and by the middle of the season I'll know which one is best for me.

Did that once before in '05. the M7 had 4000+ miles and the Doo Rev had 700.
It's expensive to be loyal.

Analyze, weight them, dyno them, polish them, but in the end it is the one you throw onto the truck in the morning that is the best sled for you. Enjoy.

Hmmm,,,

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