2009 Dragon 8 163" has arrived

trailtoy1993 · Sep 4, 2008

rotax said:
The RER button location scares the chit outta me... WAY too easy to accidently hit there. Had issues on my rev more than I cared for... It should be put behind the steering post on the console IMO..

And wow....got warnings? Man, are you sure its safe to drive it!?! lol

Oh, and the sway bar was added?? So 1/2 of the guys will have to remove them?

hehe BSing aside, nice sled. Pretty impressed w/ all manufactures new iron the last couple years..

No the sway bar's been on the IQ the just relocated it to the front and made it easier to take off and doing so took a little weight off the a-arms

rotax · Sep 4, 2008

trailtoy1993 said:
No the sway bar's been on the IQ the just relocated it to the front and made it easier to take off and doing so took a little weight off the a-arms

FWIW, it looks a lot better thought out than the POS Yamaha sway bar.. hanging a piece of iron ~2" below the front a-arms...durrrr...
Are they building these things to sit in a shop floor in Japan or ... oh...wait a minute... OK, i understand now. lol

Ron · Sep 4, 2008

Snowman 2001 said:
Nice looking sled. Are the WE shafts the same soft alum as last year?

Yes

SAWYER · Sep 4, 2008

Ron · Sep 4, 2008

trailtoy1993 said:
"Good look at the new front stabilizer=no more diving, better manners"

= bull-poo

stab has nothing to do with diving, only resisting roll

=easier to take off!!!!

Take that stab off and make sure the walkers are at the correct pressure and it sidehills much better.

I do dig on that new front bumper though

To each his own but I rode the 09 & compared it to my identical 08 with good shocks. Cold deep powder day. The 09 sidehills better & I detected no diving...some has to be the stabilizer. Similar comments from the rest of the group. I don't know what Poo claims, just my input. IMO roll & diving are related. Personally I don't like running without the stabilizer...it only sidehills better in setup snow...lose too much all around riding but thats why they come off easy so you can have it the way you like it.

lava · Sep 4, 2008

looks as though the new isolated style perc button is very easy to relocate

RSI · Sep 4, 2008

Here is a fix for the cobby handlebar mounts Polaris used.

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FatBoyzfrenchy · Sep 4, 2008

Nice sled but the warning stickers got to go!
What's on the other side of the re-inforcing tab in front on the primary showing on your second picture? It would be nice for polaris to start using an led bar type brake light instead of the old style bulb assy. I like the swaybar setup.
Lots of improvements on a good design. Looks very good.
Maybe its time for me as well...
FBF.

Longtracker · Sep 4, 2008

Sweet!

Beautiful sled.... My 08 will have to do!

fraufarm · Sep 4, 2008

FBF - that little aluminum strip is for the clutch cover...

the bars are silver, not black? that sucks! i wonder if its the same on the assault? also how wide is that bar pad?

RSI - do you make those mounts any shorter? im kinda short (5 ft 10) and when i stood on them at the preview they were perfect.

Scott · Sep 4, 2008

Is there already rust in those handle bar clamp bolts?
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/ronseewald/DSCN4435.jpg

MARV1 · Sep 4, 2008

That is nice! ! ! Now I want to upgrade, lol.

Flit-e · Sep 4, 2008

fraufarm said:
the bars are silver, not black? that sucks!

agreed

05snopro440 · Sep 4, 2008

nunuexpress said:
what is the best thing to use to remove the warning stickers

Heat gun or hairdryer and a razor blade to lift the edge if necessary.

Butta · Sep 4, 2008

Get some "Bug and Tar Remover" for the glue residue. Cleans it right up without any left behind.

F-Bomb · Sep 4, 2008

Ron likes to wear them off with use! {grrrrr} Often times metal and plastic ends up being caught in the process!

You took that thing home so fast they didn't get a chance to install your Better Boards! Now I have too do it?

Ron · Sep 4, 2008

F-Bomb said:
Ron likes to wear them off with use! {grrrrr} Often times metal and plastic ends up being caught in the process! You took that thing home so fast they didn't get a chance to install your Better Boards! Now I have too do it?[/quote]

Rob, OK let me know when & how much alcohol will be involved, Ha Ha. I was on the fence on BB's until I saw the new Carl's Cycle version. I am so impressed that I stole the display model from Chris & will post a thread with pic's. Great job with the Better Boards...exactly what I wanted.

Spud · Sep 4, 2008

Ron,

could u possibly post some pics that show cooler and tunnel clearance. also is it the same setup as the 08's or not. just wonderin, Thanks!

SilverGriz · Sep 4, 2008

Very nice looking sled.

Top · Sep 4, 2008

Nice sled but the matte finish.... well..... it hasn't grown on me yet

Maybe if you put a clear coat on it, it would add 5 hp?

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