Track damage

cascadesnowjunky · Oct 5, 2018

Has anybody else had this happen? I thought over the last 2 seasons this damage was something I hit but upon further inspection the bolts for the extreme bumper are to long and hitting the track. Every single lug on both sides is the same. This sled is an LE so extreme bumper was installed at the factory. This really sucks knowing it was not me. Who thinks polaris should cover this?

cascadesnowjunky · Oct 5, 2018

Sorry can't load pictures, this site is a joke for photo uploads

greasemonkey3406 · Oct 5, 2018

You have to turn the bolts around. I believe they mention that in the instructions but dont quote me.

cascadesnowjunky · Oct 5, 2018

Trying again

cascadesnowjunky · Oct 5, 2018

greasemonkey3406 said:
You have to turn the bolts around. I believe they mention that in the instructions but dont quote me.

Obvious now but the damage is done, that was not my question. Thanks

greasemonkey3406 · Oct 5, 2018

cascadesnowjunky said:
Obvious now but the damage is done, that was not my question. Thanks

Sorry, I misread your question. Since it was installed at the factory like that it should be on them shouldnt it? Have you brought it up with your dealer yet?

Sheetmetalfab · Oct 5, 2018

greasemonkey3406 said:
Sorry, I misread your question. Since it was installed at the factory like that it should be on them shouldnt it? Have you brought it up with your dealer yet?

Bumpers go on at the dealer.
Talk to them

cascadesnowjunky · Oct 5, 2018

That sucks, I'm sure the dealer will tell me to pound sand. I thought the factory installed them, the dealer wont be able to absorb the cost of track replacement. Guess I need to figure out what all the dealer touches when buying a new sled, I have had issues before and it was dealer error. This is the main reason only I touch my stuff, then if there is a problem there is no one to blame but myself. So frustrating....

richracer1 · Oct 5, 2018

IMO, that's pure negligence by your dealer's vehicle prep person.

cascadesnowjunky · Oct 5, 2018

Like probably 95% of the dealers I'm sure they have some kid back there putting them together.

szotty · Oct 5, 2018

Not saying I'm perfect or my dealer would do something wrong but I like to put all my own accessories on just to play with the new sleds

no_uh · Oct 5, 2018

Dealer should fix that for you without a hassle.

Jaynelson · Oct 5, 2018

Yes those go on at the dealer.

That's a 2017 correct? If it's been on the snow for 2 seasons, I think you'll have a tough time getting the dealer or Polaris to go for that....with the amount of time that's passed the bumper could have been on and off 100 times. Always worth asking tho.

FWIW....if they won't cover it, that damage probably won't affect the track much going forth.

dgiles · Oct 5, 2018

Jaynelson said:
FWIW....if they won't cover it, that damage probably won't affect the track much going forth.

True, but good luck when selling. Buyer will discount the price of a new track when making an offer. At least I would.

cascadesnowjunky · Oct 5, 2018

Yes it's a 17, I can assure that the bumper has not been off but it would be my word against theirs. It's pointless to even ask, just pissed I didn't notice it sooner before it did that much damage. Like I mentioned I thought I had spun the track on a rock or something and doing pre season maintenance i seen where it was hitting that bolt. Oh well it's only money I guess.

Jaynelson · Oct 5, 2018

cascadesnowjunky said:
Yes it's a 17, I can assure that the bumper has not been off but it would be my word against theirs. It's pointless to even ask, just pissed I didn't notice it sooner before it did that much damage. Like I mentioned I thought I had spun the track on a rock or something and doing pre season maintenance i seen where it was hitting that bolt. Oh well it's only money I guess.

I don't doubt what you're saying....just thinking the timeline makes it tough on the other end.

I definitely wouldn't replace the track just for the sake of that damage...just run it if you can't get it covered.

Jaynelson · Oct 5, 2018

dgiles said:
True, but good luck when selling. Buyer will discount the price of a new track when making an offer. At least I would.

Used sled with some type of damage to the lugs is pretty common. Used is the key word

cascadesnowjunky · Oct 5, 2018

I'm definitely going to run it and not bother even asking the dealer. If it were a factory mistake I would have probably tried.

tuneman · Oct 5, 2018

Put some black Shoe Goo on it. Works great for small nicks like that.

richracer1 · Oct 5, 2018

Keep an eye on the for sale tracks in the swap meet section. If you find a track in the size of yours in decent condition and price, buy it and store it for when you trade in or sell your sled. Just a thought.

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