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Is There A New Doo Coming Mid Season?

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Question:

Dear Motorhead,

Is it true there is a new 600 power plant for Ski-Doo coming out mid season?

Coop

Response:

Thanks for your email!

Your question is likely coming from the announcement of the new 600 RS XP racer-only platform which uses a hybrid Rotax 600 carb.

The engine is not really “new” but is a conglomeration of pieces from existing mills to create a very potent “new” 600 ISR race spec, stock class sno-X engine. The motor is claimed to produce near 130 HP.

One has to assume Ski-Doo’s competitive nature and their continued use of sno-X developed technology as a test bed for improved trail sled technology would make a reasonable argument for this new mill to show up in a trail sled. However, don’t expect to see it as a limited build this year.

We think you’re on the right track but if this engine appears it will likely use SDI – EPA certification is a driving factor in consumer engine technology. Welcome to the new world of clean-air snowmobiling!

The good news in all this – I suspect – will be a more powerful 600 SDI 2 stroke in MY 2009.

Notice I did not say Ski-Doo will not have a limited build 600 class engine this year. Stay tuned.

Motorhead Mark

I.P.C. E-Z load Ski Ramps

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I.P.C. E-Z load Ski Ramps

When you’re worn out after a great day of trail riding any bit of help you can get while loading your sled back onto your trailer makes a world of difference.

The new E-Z Load Ski Ramps from IPC give that little extra to make loading onto your trailer that much easier.

E-Z Load Ramps are made from polypropylene to resist wear and cold weather breaking. They’re designed to create a smooth loading process no matter what surface that you are parked on.

With the combination of lifting your ski and the plastic being a natural lubricant your sled loads easily. Plus you won’t catch your carbides while loading and unloading.

The E-Z Load Ramp is designed to fit 101″ tilt trailers, but can be trimmed to fit any trailer width.

5 piece kit is $49.95 and the 3 piece kit goes for $29.95.

Call 574-784-2070 and visit www.injectionplasticsmfg.com.

Polaris Currency Exchange Statement

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Polaris Responds to Cross Border Sled Buying With Rebates For Canadian Buyers

Press Release –

Polaris is a global company. Currency fluctuation is often a challenge for manufacturers and dealers alike and there is no perfect solution.

Currency fluctuation is usually a temporary situation that corrects itself over time.

Polaris’ policy is not directed at Canadian consumers or the citizens of any particular country.

Polaris prohibits all dealers around the world from actively selling across borders for a variety of regulatory, marketing and distribution reasons.

Polaris has not altered its policy against selling across borders. This policy has been in effect for many years.

Polaris has acknowledged the historic currency fluctuation between Canada and the United States by rolling out a Canadian exclusive retail program including rebates of up to $1,000 (depending on model), effective November 1, 2007.

These programs neutralize the cost to the Canadian consumer and strongly encourage Canadians to purchase in Canada.

Moreover, Polaris’ pricing and programs are very competitive in the marketplace.

LowPro Trailer Guides

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LowPro Trailer Guides

Caliber LowPro low-profile trailer guides and protection system saves your trailer decking from damage caused by carbide ski wear.

Loading is effortless with friction-free 100% HDPE construction.

The design allows for multiple-season use without removing the glides. LowPro trailer guides are available in standard 6” and wide 8” for skis with dual wear rods.

Call 1-800-970-3502 or visit denniskirk.com.

Sno-Stuff Rumble Pack Silencers

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Sno-Stuff Rumble Pack Silencers

Rumble Pack silencers offer more boost and less weight with the industry’s first Dual Stage acoustical design.?

Kits attach to your stock exhaust pipes and include complete instructions. Triple and single canister designs are available.

Call 1-800-970-3502 or visit denniskirk.com.

New Speedwerx Springs

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New Speedwerx Springs

Speedwerx knows a thing or two about performance snowmobile set-ups.

H-5 Alloy Springs are now available for clutches, suspensions and even 4-stroke valve trains.

These springs are up to 35 percent lighter than chrome silicon units and perform the same as titanium springs at a fraction of the cost.

Speedwerx claims these springs will maintain consistent clutch performance and are highly resistant to rate loss when compressed.?

speedwerx.com

Swain Tech Coatings

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Swain Tech Coatings

Swain Tech offers metallurgically-advanced ceramic coatings to reduce friction and improve heat dissipation on engine and drivetrain components.

This bulletproof ceramic layer will dramatically improve the life of an engine that’s been modified with pipes or fuel controllers and adds performance and durability to stock engines.

Quick turnarounds on orders and over 30 years experience.

Visit swaintech.com

Lookin’ Good With Arctiva

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Lookin’ Good With Arctiva

Arctiva’s Mechanized 2 snowmobile apparel’s jackets, bibs and gloves are available in an array of hot colors.

Constructed of durable ripstop nylon that creates a waterproof barrier while allowing perspiration to escape, this line offers the performance hard core enthusiasts require.

Extras include removable, breathable liners, a multitude of pockets (including a heat pack pocket on the gloves) and cooling vents.

Call 1-800-970-3502 or visit denniskirk.com.

Get Woody’s Under Your Sled

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Get Woody’s Under Your Sled

Woody’s Signature Series studs are specially designed to withstand harsh conditions because of their high-corrosion resistance and impact-resistant, one-piece stud/head.

They offer a 60º carbide point, which provides incredible penetration and durability, a 15/16” head and a 5/16” shank. Studs are available in 24-, 48-, 96- and 144-packs with studs and steel locknuts.

Call 1-800-970-3502 or visit denniskirk.com.

Accusations of Borrowed Technology

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Question:

Dear Motorhead,

My question is directed to the Polaris’ use of Clean-fire injection on their snowmobiles.

Since they don’t own any rights to the technology, why were they able to put it on their engines? BRP uses it on their motors but they own the rights.

It reminds me of the conflict they had with BRP on the Motion control shock. They sued and were given rights to RER.

From the original open face clutch design to their fuel injected Indy’s Polaris has been copying ideas for decades. I don’t understand why BRP/Ski-doo hasn’t sued the hell out of them.

I don’t believe you will respond to this, but I just wanted to do some venting on this issue.

Thanks,

Marcel

Thanks for your email!

I’ll answer your question – in broad terms.

The ACM/Coupling/RER debate between Polaris and Ski-Doo involves much more than just these two OEM’s.

The original coupling patent was owned by Gerrard Karpik of FAST – he allowed Polaris to enforce it over all the OEM’s including SD. It is a very intriguing story.

Here’s another one – in fact Ski-Doo/Rotax do not own a patent or exclusivity on Semi-Direct Injection for 2 stroke engines. That’s why Polaris or anyone else can use it.

However, BRP does own patents on E-Tec Direct Injection (DI) technology on 2 strokes as does Mercury (Orbital) own their clean DI 2 stroke tech.

I’ve asked this question to Ski-Doo recently and they informed me Polaris is not breaching any perceived patents with them on Clean Fire.

You may also know the Clean Fire system is somewhat different in its injector placement. This is due to Polaris desire to keep the crankcases cool on its SDI mills.

Ski-Doo has elected to liquid cool the cases on some of their larger displacement (800R and 1000) SDI engines.

Motorhead Mark

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