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Is it to early to speculate the next year sled in what brp should could, or would have slightly different in 2018?
Rev Gen 4 2018.
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No more torsion springs and option to lock out t motion.
What I'd like to see
Stronger s and e mods
No more torsion springs
The gen 4 really doesn't need tmotion or the flex track. Make a tmotion lockout option.
Figure out why some people are blowing belts like tissue paper.
Belt drive
I doubt they'll do any of these but one can dream I guess
Stronger s and e mods
No more torsion springs
The gen 4 really doesn't need tmotion or the flex track. Make a tmotion lockout option.
Figure out why some people are blowing belts like tissue paper.
Belt drive
I doubt they'll do any of these but one can dream I guess
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how about, a pipe senor that don't fall out.
grip warmers that you need to turn down when on long enough
Clutches that work the same all across the board, no belt blowers.
New casting material for the bulkhead.
Different coolant bottle location.
grip warmers that you need to turn down when on long enough
Clutches that work the same all across the board, no belt blowers.
New casting material for the bulkhead.
Different coolant bottle location.
Better snow evacuation from the front of the running boards! Better gauge...its gay. Hand and thumb warmer separate again please. More factory venting...no air can get in and out of these sleds....period. The rest of the stuff has already been mentioned.
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I'm sure there will be no new features/options and we all just need to hope they fix/address the current issues.
#1 issue: Improve the bulkhead (e and s mods)
#2 issue: Belt blowing inconsistencies
Other issues:
Improvements to the running boards - slick spot up front.
Warmer hand warmers
Improved clutch calibrations
Address Coolant bottle issue
Better air flow
#1 issue: Improve the bulkhead (e and s mods)
#2 issue: Belt blowing inconsistencies
Other issues:
Improvements to the running boards - slick spot up front.
Warmer hand warmers
Improved clutch calibrations
Address Coolant bottle issue
Better air flow
1) 175x3
2) Free Ride.
3) BNG
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2) Free Ride.
3) BNG
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Adding weight and fixing problems, aka 2009...
This spring will be the first time I'll have ever spring checked, (have always bought one yr. old models) I'm confident they'll have the above issues resolved. A few things, however, I'd like to see changed:
A separate thumb warmer switch.. pretty chinsy setup
A clutch cover that fits and functions without needing a hole saw and jigsaw to make it work properly. What a POS
And finally, dont offer the X in some goofy *** Crayola color scheme, IE: mauve or manta green/Orange or even worse smurf blue :face-icon-small-sho
A separate thumb warmer switch.. pretty chinsy setup
A clutch cover that fits and functions without needing a hole saw and jigsaw to make it work properly. What a POS
And finally, dont offer the X in some goofy *** Crayola color scheme, IE: mauve or manta green/Orange or even worse smurf blue :face-icon-small-sho
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I would like to see the Hi beam switch back on the left handlebar again. I dont like blinding people while fumbling for the switch on the console. Plus you have to take your hand off the handle bars which I think it is easier for people to lose control.
Its NEVER to soon to start the rumor mill.
Best guess...
MORE HORSEPOWER out of the existing 850 engine via some fine tuning to the ECU..
As far as controls go skidoo FINALLY got them right. Minimalistic and out of the way. Some of us don't feel the need to change the heat control every 30 seconds or turn the high beams on every time we pass a sled.
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Anyone wishing/hoping for any design changes (no torsion springs, windshield, separate controls for thumb warmer) needs a reality check, there are never these kinds of changes in the second year. All we can hope for is fixing issues and extending the chassis/engine into other models (174, Freeride, etc).
Refinements is what I anticipate... but no changes in design.
Good bracing and bumpers that tie it all together...tunnel/drivetrain bracing.... all in the aftermarket.
This chassis does not seem any less durable than the past...and is the lightest to date... it will be up to the customers to add weight to the sled with more bracing etc...
Clutching will need to be addressed... and from what I hear, both BRP and the aftermarket are hard at work for this.
This is a reasonable expectation by all IMO.
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Good bracing and bumpers that tie it all together...tunnel/drivetrain bracing.... all in the aftermarket.
This chassis does not seem any less durable than the past...and is the lightest to date... it will be up to the customers to add weight to the sled with more bracing etc...
Clutching will need to be addressed... and from what I hear, both BRP and the aftermarket are hard at work for this.
This is a reasonable expectation by all IMO.
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I just want a remote control so you can drive your sled to you after helping your buddy get unstuck.
agreed... it is what it is
1. Better snow evacuation at front of boards
2. Raise fuel cap area to keep ice and snow buildup out of fuel tank, fuel Cap was frozen solid every fuel up so far
3. Redesign high beam and grip heater controls, mine have been frozen solid all winter
4. Redesign goggle box area to keep snow build up down, snow falls into it keeping goggles fogged up
5. Needs more power to dust the axys, very disapointing to get dusted by an axys
6. Somebody design a hard plastic trunk to fix the ugly non e-start batteryless area
7. Lower the seat slightly
2. Raise fuel cap area to keep ice and snow buildup out of fuel tank, fuel Cap was frozen solid every fuel up so far
3. Redesign high beam and grip heater controls, mine have been frozen solid all winter
4. Redesign goggle box area to keep snow build up down, snow falls into it keeping goggles fogged up
5. Needs more power to dust the axys, very disapointing to get dusted by an axys
6. Somebody design a hard plastic trunk to fix the ugly non e-start batteryless area
7. Lower the seat slightly
An 850 owner told me that his dealer says to do something with all the side panel foam... And wash the belt.
He did both and NO problems.
They all thought the panel foam is flaking off or something and pilfering the belt.
Never say never. When was the last time skidoo came out with a new chassis, engine, clutch, track, plus anything else im missing in the same year? I think they will come out with something this year
I think Doo can make some of the easier changes for next year: Improved traction at the front of the running boards, switches that don't ice up, improved clutching to cool temps down, find a way to get engine heat into the glove box, strengthen the bulkhead in critical areas.
Things I would like to see: a narrow tube style running board snowcheck option that also pulls the the plastic just ahead of the running boards, coil over rear suspension, lastly I would love it if the bars were a few more degrees vertical.
Overall impressive sled.
Things I would like to see: a narrow tube style running board snowcheck option that also pulls the the plastic just ahead of the running boards, coil over rear suspension, lastly I would love it if the bars were a few more degrees vertical.
Overall impressive sled.
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