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#1 Re: General Polaris Ranger and Polaris RZR Discussions » new user » 2009-08-25 18:02:24
Rangerdale,
An excellent point!! 
#2 Re: General Polaris Ranger and Polaris RZR Discussions » new user » 2009-08-24 22:12:34
I'll make it a third vote against the K&N. I've had multiple dealerships and experienced riders in the Phoenix area advise against the K&N system. They all claim it will let small silt particles get through, which equals bad news for the upper end. Trust me on the particle issue, I'm speaking from experience (see RZR Oil Usage Thread). As Rangerdale mentioned, if you do nothing else, and I can't stress this enough, make sure your intake has been updated and the newer filter system installed. If you don't, you will, and I repeat, will trash the motor!
With all that said, my dealer (the one who rebuilt my motor) recommended I run either the new upgraded Polaris paper filter or the Uni Filter in my new engine. He said they both do a great job at keeping the dirt out and cost almost the same. In addition, the Uni is suppose to give it a little more power and can be cleaned and reused. If you go with the Uni option just make sure you oil it generously.
As for the dunes, I've put about 1,000 miles on mine out there and have had a hoot!!!. I can't hardly wait for October to roll around! 
Good Luck!!!
#3 Re: General Polaris Ranger and Polaris RZR Discussions » RZR Oil Usage » 2009-07-16 22:36:52
Great news for anyone having issues with the upper end of an 08 RZR. There is a fairly long list of early production 08 RZR's that had a serious defect with the intake system which was subsequently repaired by a recall. Mine was one of these machines, purchased new in July 07, and eventually recalled in early 08. Because of this defect, Polaris is now willing to fix, at no expense to me, the upper end of my 2000 mile machine. This will include pistons, rings, new cylinders, new valves, and all labor expenses. Even though I have the extended warranty on mine, my service tech informed me that Polaris has extended the origional warranty an additional 18 months to cover this particular problem. So, if you suspect you might have a problem with the upper end of your 08 RZR, I'd encourage you to take it to your dealer and inquire about getting it repaired.
I should point out that in my case, my machine was running fine and not smoking at all. The oil loss was the only issue I was having even though my dealer informed me that I had lost over 30% of my compression and had over a 10% compression difference between the two cylinders.
Ken
#4 Re: General Polaris Ranger and Polaris RZR Discussions » RZR Oil Usage » 2009-06-27 19:28:21
:? I have a 08 RZR with 1900 miles on it. I meticulously maintain it and have religiously serviced the airfilter system due to all the issues the RZR intakes have had. However, since about the 1600 mile point it has been using oil. Over a weekend at Glamis or the Cinders (in Flagstaff, AZ) it will use between a 1/2 and a full quart of oil. Now that it is using oil, I suspect the rings may have been damages by contaminates getting in through the sub-par intake system on these machines. Has anyone had this problem? Am I on the mark with my suspicions or could something else be causing this? Let a brother know.
Also, I have the extended warranty on the machine. With that said, and if it is the rings, what are my odds that Polaris would fix this? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ken
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