<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: HIGHOCTANE

The XP will do 39 mph in low range.......tested by me..</end quote></div>

On more than one occasion I bet. LOL

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: tpotter

I have always run my 08 in high range unless im in something real rough or real bad mudding,have had it over a year now with no problems at all.</end quote></div>

sorry,thought you were talking about a ranger,I was on the wrong board?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ductmate

thank you that was the answer i was looking for the thought of having to change this belt on the trail makes my stomach turn i just got this 850 home and was quite happy with my purchase untill i read some of the problems on the forum belts breaking brakes waring out at 300 miles i hope i dident make a mistake buying this it looks way too cool to be a lemon</end quote></div>

Keep in mind people tend to post problems seaking help, more often than they make post singing praises. I am more happy with my 850 than I have ever been with any quad I have ever bought. I have had 0 problems so far. Polaris has really came a long way over the past few years when it comes to quality and reliabilty IMO. So I am really not expecting to see to many problems surface with the new 850s. Also keep in mind there are some problems that come about that were not really MFGs fault, yet they tend to get the blame.

 

thank you for the reply it is nice to see something positive and from someone who has one as well
if you dont mind i have a question the duct under the seat on the right side it looks like a exhaust for the clutch it has a cutout to allow hot air to escape i know it is not good to get that deep into water or mud but i have herd it happins from time to time what would happin if water got in there and do you think that was the best spot for polaris to put it is seem kinda vulnarable in that spot

 

Ya, I think I know what you are describing and ya that is the CVT beather tube. As with most quads they are not designed for use as water craft LOL, however, I know its is a comon practice for those that want to take them into deep mud and water, that custom snorkles must be added. The XP is no exception. The XPs will need custom snorkles to navigate water more than a couple feet or so deep. For me I can't even think of a time where I was ever in water, that went over the seat. So for me it will likely never need any modifications done for that sort of thing. There is really only one machine with factory snorkles and that the new 2009 Artic cat mud pro. Not really a machine that intrest me for trail riding at all. But it has factory snorkles that would allow for deep water riding right from the fatory.

 

To add to what CC said..
Yes that is the belt/clutch housing intake and exhaust under the seat...if you happen to get alot water in it the belt will likely slip..once on dry land pull the red plastic drain plug on the left hand side of the belt/clutch housing,look in front and inboard of the left rear tire. Let the water drain out. Then start the bike and while in park rev it to varying higher RPMS for about 20 seconds to help dry the belt...the manual says do not hold it wide open for more than 10 seconds..but I don't even do that..just bring it up to about 6500 for a few seconds at a time...this will turn the belt and clutches fast enough and help dry everything out.
If it still slips repeat the revving in park until you can drive without it slipping...
As long as the water wasn't extremely muddy and you didn't continue to hammer on the slipping belt to get out of wherever you swamped it then that's it you are done. No big deal..personally I like the belt housing intake and exhaust being lower than the engine intake..that way you usually willswamp the belt housing first and hopefully not go any deeper..swamped belt is alot better than sucking water into the motor..

 

thanks for the advise guys this is all the stuff i forgot to ask the dealer i think i will do my best to stay out of deep water evin if i get called a sally for going around just like you said they are not watercrafts

 

Just keep it below the seat and you'll have no worries..

 

Hi Toby
I love my 850 the only problem I've had is not enough seat time.
Dave

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ductmate

thank you for the reply it is nice to see something positive and from someone who has one as well

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Welcome to the forum ductmate. I am sure you will find it useful and enjoyable. I am also a new XP owner so haven't been around here long either but IMO you will find that most if not all XP owners are very happy with their purchase. The majority of the post on the XP's are praise for the terrific machines they are. The problems are fairly isolated and with any quad there are going to be some problems that occur. Enjoy!