Indy 600..

[low slung]

Looked at one today(SP model) at a local polaris dealer.Nice color(RED).Loved the regular tunnel.Sitting position was a little higher than a PRO-R(higher seat on the indy).Just as light to lift as a sno-pro 500 cat,front and rear.Not as easy to hang off as the sno-pro.Then i saw the deal breaker,a little sticker next to the fuel cap that said"91 octane".That killed it.

 

[Irv]

Looked at one today(SP model) at a local polaris dealer.Nice color(RED).Loved the regular tunnel.Sitting position was a little higher than a PRO-R(higher seat on the indy).Just as light to lift as a sno-pro 500 cat,front and rear.Not as easy to hang off as the sno-pro.Then i saw the deal breaker,a little sticker next to the fuel cap that said"91 octane".That killed it.

That sucks. Was there not a button/switch so you could choose 87 if 91 was not available?

 

[low slung]

Looked at one today(SP model) at a local polaris dealer.Nice color(RED).Loved the regular tunnel.Sitting position was a little higher than a PRO-R(higher seat on the indy).Just as light to lift as a sno-pro 500 cat,front and rear.Not as easy to hang off as the sno-pro.Then i saw the deal breaker,a little sticker next to the fuel cap that said"91 octane".That killed it.

That sucks. Was there not a button/switch so you could choose 87 if 91 was not available?

Some forums talk about a plug the dealer installs for 87 octane with ethonal but theres non of that corn fuel here(hope i never see it )

 

[devinzz1]

91oct recommended but you should be safe going down to 89oct

 

[Phazernut]

I agree 91 is a pain in the butt. My Turbo Cat calls for it as well. Most of my riding is out near Buchans and of course they don't have 91. I truck in all my gas from the east coast.

 

[devinzz1]

I agree 91 is a pain in the butt. My Turbo Cat calls for it as well. Most of my riding is out near Buchans and of course they don't have 91. I truck in all my gas from the east coast.

tell me about it! my wr takes 91 and theres only the gas station in town that has it. Gota bring octane booster if i go on a long trip/ride

 

[Jeffz]

My phazer says it needs 91 but I've been running 87 for 3 seasons with no problem.

 

[Super Sled]

My Pro RMK has two seperate plugs. One for when using 87/ gas with ethanol contained within, and a seperate plug for 91 octane fuel.

The difference is the timing is adjusted slightly with the ethanol resister plug when plugged in.

My sled too came with said tag on gas tank, but it also has an option for using other fuel. That sled probably has the same feature. Did you ask a salesperson about it?

 

[Super Sled]

My Pro RMK has two seperate plugs (not spark plugs btw). One for when using 87 octane or gas with ethanol contained within, and a seperate plug for 91 octane fuel.

The difference is the timing is adjusted slightly with the ethanol resister plug when plugged in/ in use.

My sled too came with said tag on gas tank, but it also has an option for using other fuel. That sled probably has the same feature. Did you ask a salesperson about it?

 

[low slung]

My Pro RMK has two seperate plugs (not spark plugs btw). One for when using 87 octane or gas with ethanol contained within, and a seperate plug for 91 octane fuel.

The difference is the timing is adjusted slightly with the ethanol resister plug when plugged in/ in use.

My sled too came with said tag on gas tank, but it also has an option for using other fuel. That sled probably has the same feature. Did you ask a salesperson about it?

Didn,t bother.Found the Sno-pro 500 more appealing but really don,t want to go to the dark side yet(2011 sno-pro is close to 12 grand taxes in,no discounts there.I can pick up a 2012 phazer GT for 9 grand taxes included at my local dealer.) .Only thing im commited too for the winter is my 04 warrior.And if yamaha delivers something my brother likes i can get to ride his lightweight 06 Nytro more .

 

[AKrider]

If its anything like the RMK 600 you just use the gauge to change the fuel setting for a lower octane. Pretty cool system. If you snow checked they come with a 4-year warranty, just like my old Nytro did. The 600 motor has a good reputation for reliability and performance. I'd choose an Indy 600 over a Nytro any day of the week. The only thing a Nytro has over it is an engine that will run much longer before needing a rebuild but with a 4-year warranty on the '13 Polaris sleds, who cares? The ride and handling of a Nytro isn't even in the same hemisphere compared to a Polaris. Plus, go and pick them up in the showroom and any Yamaha owner will simply be amazed by how light they are.

Yamaha makes a hell of a nice sled that is very reliable and build quality is much better than Polaris IMO. But, if you want performance, ride quality, light weight and awesome handling, you aren't going to find it with the current production Yamahas.

 

[low slung]

If its anything like the RMK 600 you just use the gauge to change the fuel setting for a lower octane. Pretty cool system. If you snow checked they come with a 4-year warranty, just like my old Nytro did. The 600 motor has a good reputation for reliability and performance. I'd choose an Indy 600 over a Nytro any day of the week. The only thing a Nytro has over it is an engine that will run much longer before needing a rebuild but with a 4-year warranty on the '13 Polaris sleds, who cares? The ride and handling of a Nytro isn't even in the same hemisphere compared to a Polaris. Plus, go and pick them up in the showroom and any Yamaha owner will simply be amazed by how light they are.

Yamaha makes a hell of a nice sled that is very reliable and build quality is much better than Polaris IMO. But, if you want performance, ride quality, light weight and awesome handling, you aren't going to find it with the current production Yamahas.

Current production sleds?Maybe but as history as shown when things are quiet at yamaha they are really ready to unload both barrels.Have a open mind,and be ready .

 

[AKrider]

I hear you, that's one of the reasons I still keep an eye on this site, but I lost patience for Yamaha to come out with the next great thing. Six production years of the Nytro with no real improvements is unacceptable. A couple winters ago I rode a new Polaris and a Cat and found out what I was missing. I decided life is too short to be missing out on riding something that was more fun.

Sounds like they may be coming out with something new for '14. I'll definitely be watching for it.

 

[dilligaf]

If its anything like the RMK 600 you just use the gauge to change the fuel setting for a lower octane. Pretty cool system. If you snow checked they come with a 4-year warranty, just like my old Nytro did. The 600 motor has a good reputation for reliability and performance. I'd choose an Indy 600 over a Nytro any day of the week. The only thing a Nytro has over it is an engine that will run much longer before needing a rebuild but with a 4-year warranty on the '13 Polaris sleds, who cares? The ride and handling of a Nytro isn't even in the same hemisphere compared to a Polaris. Plus, go and pick them up in the showroom and any Yamaha owner will simply be amazed by how light they are.

Yamaha makes a hell of a nice sled that is very reliable and build quality is much better than Polaris IMO. But, if you want performance, ride quality, light weight and awesome handling, you aren't going to find it with the current production Yamahas.

One thing I will say about the warranty is it does me no f&#%@#* good when I've just started on a 3 day ride and the thing vomits a piston. I heard this same excuse from a guy I ride with. He changed his mind quickly with this statement once it happened to him on the trail, at the beginning of a long ride with his Poo. He now rides Yamaha.

 

[judger101]

I agree, warrantys are good and all, but just like those stupid warranties they sell on things like TVs at retail stores, what good does that do me in the 4th quarter of the superbowl when my TV dies.