[molorya]

Hey Everyone,

I just bought a new 2010 Polaris 550 IQ shift, took it out for the first tour last weekend, and engine went on it. The machine has only 100KM; Dealer is suggesting they can only replace the broken parts. I feel that more should be done considering it happened on the first ride. I would appreciate anyone’s recommendation on how I should deal with Polaris and the dealer. Should I push for a new machine, new engine, longer warranty?

 

[BC_Dan]

The 550 fan has had a horrible reputation, especially in the IQ sleds. Many many problems with burndowns, even with the best of maintenance. If you can get out of that sled and get into a liquid, that would be your best bet. Keeping the 550 is going to be a crap shoot any way they do it.

Good luck, sucks to have happend on the first ride

 

[rgoers]

Just bought a used 550 Fan myself. It's got 6600 miles on it, and had the top end re-done about 500 miles ago. I have read horror stories about the 550 Fan engine, but the price was great, and with that many miles and 150 psi in each cylinder, I figured it would have died long ago if it was going to die at all.

Anyway, 200+ miles, and no problems so far.

 

[BC_Dan]

It is kind of sad, the 550 fanner used to be one of the most dependable engines Polaris made. Too bad there are so many issues.

 

[smallengineguy]

X2 on that. Swap it for a liquid.

 

[RJ Gleason]

Welcome and Happy Trails

 

[sledrider81]

Sorry to hear that. I agree with what the other guys are saying I've been doing a lot of research and liquid cooled is the way to go.