Wendel
Newbie
your the vip advertiser, but just sayin what i heard anyway just to throw it out there that there are ppl havin trouble with the professsional
Jack_Shaft
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Wendel said:
OK...
Wendel said:
Sure, no doubt there are. I am asking you to explain the snow ingestion-oil leak connection. Maybe it's valid, who knows, I'd like to hear the details rather than "OMG, it ate a snowbank and now my muffler bearings are gone."
tzieli22
Newbie
- Joined
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Just an update
Well this is my first post here, new, so be gentle. I bought an 08 VK Pro (blue though) this fall and love it. I don't use it like some of the folks here though, it is for pleasure and to help a friend of mine out that has an old wide track
... As for problems, I have absolutely no issues or complaints and I am very pleased with it. So far, it has pulled about 1000lbs of wood, hi/low shifts very well and is smooth, fuel mpg is about 17 to 20 mpg as long as your not going 90mph. Has started no problem at -10f (not been in anything colder yet). When I picked this sled, I ran it against all other makes and since I also own Yamaha outboards and ATV's and have had no issues, I figured why not keep with a product line that has been good to me... In Alaska, I don't see to many of them, but everyone person I talked to that has one likes them.
Well this is my first post here, new, so be gentle. I bought an 08 VK Pro (blue though) this fall and love it. I don't use it like some of the folks here though, it is for pleasure and to help a friend of mine out that has an old wide track
... As for problems, I have absolutely no issues or complaints and I am very pleased with it. So far, it has pulled about 1000lbs of wood, hi/low shifts very well and is smooth, fuel mpg is about 17 to 20 mpg as long as your not going 90mph. Has started no problem at -10f (not been in anything colder yet). When I picked this sled, I ran it against all other makes and since I also own Yamaha outboards and ATV's and have had no issues, I figured why not keep with a product line that has been good to me... In Alaska, I don't see to many of them, but everyone person I talked to that has one likes them.eric3793
Pro
Any tips on getting the rear suspension a little softer? I read the manual and all the published adjustments are on the soft settings but last weekend it seemed to be riding very hard...almost like it was frozen. This is my only complaint on the '08 VK. Pulls like a horse and comfortable except on the forgh trails. I think my old Polaris WT was more comfortable but maybe I just need to give it some time. I just broke 1000 miles so it should be broken in.
Jack_Shaft
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Adjust the shock position. Move the front mounting point of the shock to the upper position and it will be less rising-rate. This cam-style adjuster is called an FRA and was used to adjust the rate of stroke on all late-model ProAction rear suspensions.
In addition to this, the basic adjustment is the spring preload on the coilover shock itself. Make sure this adjustment is minimized as well.
Are you a light guy? I weigh 230lbs and with gear I am heavier, so I find the sucker rather soft...
Try these adjustments and let me know.
In addition to this, the basic adjustment is the spring preload on the coilover shock itself. Make sure this adjustment is minimized as well.
Are you a light guy? I weigh 230lbs and with gear I am heavier, so I find the sucker rather soft...
Try these adjustments and let me know.
eric3793
Pro
Thanks Jack Shaft. I posted a lengthy reply on the grooming thread so I'll shorten this one.
The rear skid is all set of soft settings...shocks and the arm. I dumped lots of hot water to make sure all components were thawed, greased about 6 fittings (all I could see) and stood in the rack jumping up and down hard with all of my 190 pounds. My friend said the total movement was about 4 or 5 inches.
Now I have previously bottomed the suspension on big whoops at 60mph so maybe things are correct. It just seems to ride really hard on a bumpy trail. His AC WT has a plush ride with 10" of travel when you grab the rack even on a cold morning before riding. Mine seems like it has no suspension on a cold morning.
The rear skid is all set of soft settings...shocks and the arm. I dumped lots of hot water to make sure all components were thawed, greased about 6 fittings (all I could see) and stood in the rack jumping up and down hard with all of my 190 pounds. My friend said the total movement was about 4 or 5 inches.
Now I have previously bottomed the suspension on big whoops at 60mph so maybe things are correct. It just seems to ride really hard on a bumpy trail. His AC WT has a plush ride with 10" of travel when you grab the rack even on a cold morning before riding. Mine seems like it has no suspension on a cold morning.
Jack_Shaft
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
What did you ride previously? The Utility sled line up traditionally doesn't ride as soft as the touring/ sport sleds out there. Perhaps you're coming from great riding sleds and this has your point of reference set a little high?
eric3793
Pro
I put about 20,000 miles on Polaris WTs since '94 and they seemed to ride a little better than the new VK. I mentioned that I poured hot water on the suspension before greasing Saturday. I remember that the rear shock extendeded a bit with the warm water so I'm wondering if I have a bad shock. I've had worn shocks take in water before and freeze solid or nearly solid. I bought the sled on 1/19 so it seems unlikely that I have a bad shock.
I guess what really bugs me is how plush my friend's AC WT rides. He thinks my suspension just needs to break in a bit more. 1200 miles should be plenty for a break-in.
We are leaving Wednesday for another northern trip...four days and 800 more miles which should get me to the 2000 mile mark. It's been a good month. I really love this machine.
I guess what really bugs me is how plush my friend's AC WT rides. He thinks my suspension just needs to break in a bit more. 1200 miles should be plenty for a break-in.
We are leaving Wednesday for another northern trip...four days and 800 more miles which should get me to the 2000 mile mark. It's been a good month. I really love this machine.
eric3793
Pro
I think you are correct Jack Shaft. I had the opportunity to ride passengers during our recent trip to northern Maine and the rear skid seemed to work well with the added weight. Perhaps my expectations are a bit high when solo-riding quickly on a rough trail. However, the Artic Cat Bearcat I ride with has a real cushy rear suspension and he smokes me in the rough stuff.
The VK is the best all-purpose sled for my uses...grooming a little, deep snow capability, good mileage and comfortable on those 200 plus mile days when touring on groomed trails. I've tightened the front shocks and it handles a little better in the corners. Next year I will go to 8" Stud Boy dual carbides and pull the limiter strap up one hole.
The VK is the best all-purpose sled for my uses...grooming a little, deep snow capability, good mileage and comfortable on those 200 plus mile days when touring on groomed trails. I've tightened the front shocks and it handles a little better in the corners. Next year I will go to 8" Stud Boy dual carbides and pull the limiter strap up one hole.
Jack_Shaft
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Glad to see its working out for you.
When that BearCat cracks in two, the fuel pump goes to heck or the sucker refuses to start on a -15*C morning, you won't regret purchasing the VK Pro.
When that BearCat cracks in two, the fuel pump goes to heck or the sucker refuses to start on a -15*C morning, you won't regret purchasing the VK Pro.
