2009 800 dragon 150 miles

[jeriziah]

As said in the header, I'm buying this dragon with 150 miles it's a 2009 it was used to just go to and from a cabin. As far as I know its super clean and the price is great. I'm gonna go ahead and do a compression test before the purchase just in case, hoping for 120 per cylinder. Anyways if anyone has any suggestions on what kit to put in this machine or should I just ride it. I've heard so many things seems like the rk tek pistons are the ways to go. But would like some input. I really find it hard to beleive that this sled is such a monster to some. With 100 miles what could go wrong... but then again reading has got me nervous.

Again chime in if you have any advice thanks.

 

[stmike]

Myself i would steer clear of the dragon ,i had a 2009 it was the biggest piece of sh## ever made .

 

[hamlin]

I had an 09 assault. After the first season there was a top end update where they switched from two to one ring pistons or vice versa, on a recall. I traded mine At 2300 miles on a 13 pro. Only trouble I had was detonation once in a while and there was a reflash update that fixed that. I know many did have trouble with them, but mine ran good. It was my first brand new sled, kinda wish I still had it.

 

[Big10inch]

Lots and lots of stories about those sleds, mostly bad. Many failures well before 1000 miles, usually multiple failures. Probably the worst machine polaris ever sold, a nice follow up to the 900's...

My buddy just bought a 2010 800 Dragon with a turbo, a bunch of other aftermarket stuff and only 200 miles. It was a dealer build, dialed in an never sold. He paid them $5k for it, I think he is insane and we are going in on a tow rope for him for Christmas.

Good luck with yours. The 2010's did get an update to 2 rings and maybe some block refinements. Still a ticking bomb IMO.

If you want to beef up the motor call Indy Specialties. They fixed more of those motors than even Polaris I bet.