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2009 switchback 800
- 2009 switchback 800
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November 2nd 2009 at 10:42 AM
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548 Posts 
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Member Since: February 23rd 2004
Location: Loudon, NH, USA
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Just found a 2009 switchback 800 leftover for $9000 and was thinking of buying this sled. Can anybody give me your honest opinion on this sled? I did some internet reasearch and found some pretty good reports, Just wondering if anyone here owns one and could give me some feedback.
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November 2nd 2009 at 2:36 PM
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KingPrat
Destroyer of Trailers
KingPrat just got back from New Hampshire. Plans for trips made!!!
Updated Thursday at 5:38 PM
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1032 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: September 13th 2008
Location: Saugerties, NY
Current Sled: 2000 Polaris XC 700 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 200
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That 800 engine had issues.... Make sure the dealer has done the updates.
Otherwise, I have heard nothing but good things about IQ chassis Switchbacks.
2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves
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November 2nd 2009 at 8:31 PM
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440_jag
450 horse ditch bannger
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1488 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 30th 2007
Location: Galesville, wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2002 zr 500 cce
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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I THINK that is the same motor as the 08 iq chassis. if it is i know there was a recall on the top end. But in 09 they went and fixed the problem. Dont know what is was but this is what I heard. My friend has a 08 iq 800 and it had a recall on the top end. But you could only get the recall if you asked a polaris dealer about it. So not everyone could get it. Other than that I think their great sleds. Good suspension, plenty of power.
2002 Zr 500 CCE
D&D pipe ported polished y 6 inch riser Acerbis Handguards Chrome winshield Pro-glider Rack Rsi pad Ripped graphics Fox snow pro shocks clickers
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November 2nd 2009 at 8:54 PM
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kingofkings
argueing with idiots
kingofkings .
Updated Yesterday at 6:33 AM
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713 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 19th 2008
Location: Little Falls, MN, USA
Current Sled: 1998 ZL 500
2008-2009 Miles: 700+
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I think you could do a little better on the price.
-To ride or not to ride, what a stupid question!
-You should never judge a guy until you have walked a mile in his shoes, then you are a mile away and have his shoes
-Ice, snow, or grass, I'll still kick your ass.
-"And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter he will tell, one more soldier reporting Sir I have served my time in Hell"
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November 2nd 2009 at 8:57 PM
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PolarisBoy1996
Hard Core Sled Lover
PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good!
Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM
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291 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Just like Polaris's Edge chasis all I have heard is good things about the IQ chasis so I don't think you'll have any problems there. For the motor I believe there were some issues with the 800 but like the previous post if the dealer has the updates on it, you shouldn't have any problems, and if you do it will probably be covered under warrenty. For $9000.00 I don't think you can go wrong.
It's not what you drive, It's what drives you!
Pain is just weakness leaving the body!
Current Sleds:
1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine
2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's
1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's
Past Sleds:
2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's
1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First
2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second
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November 2nd 2009 at 9:36 PM
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KingPrat
Destroyer of Trailers
KingPrat just got back from New Hampshire. Plans for trips made!!!
Updated Thursday at 5:38 PM
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1032 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 13th 2008
Location: Saugerties, NY
Current Sled: 2000 Polaris XC 700 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 200
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Quote originally posted by 440_jag But in 09 they went and fixed the problem. They figured out the fix during the 09 season. 09 motors were affected as well, there are a few members on here that have gone through a couple top ends on their 09. I believe it had something to do with the single ring pistons they were using. Thought it would pump out a few more ponies, but it was a big mistake for them. I will agree with Kingofkings, though. The 800 Switch is a $10k sled. See if they'll come down on the price. Dealers will be looking to move the 09 sleds...
2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves
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November 2nd 2009 at 9:51 PM
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Empire087
Dude wheres the snow?
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235 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 19th 2009
Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
Current Sled: 2002 ZL 500
2008-2009 Miles: 475
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I'll agree that they're asking a bit to much, maybe 8k would be a fairer price.
02 ZL 500(apv)
91 jag afs 440
"if it snowed in the summer, I'd ride!"
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November 2nd 2009 at 9:54 PM
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myvertxcape
Bring It, Don't Sing It!
myvertxcape flu sucks azz.
Updated Thursday at 8:00 PM
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2640 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: July 10th 2005
Location: Kotlik, AK, USA
Current Sled: '07/8 600RMK 144's
2008-2009 Miles: 6200
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Yes, single ring pistons were a friggen joke to begin with, I knew it would happen when they were introduced. All '08/9's should be updated and an extra year's warranty tagged on them. If I felt the need for an 800 I would buy one, but 6's just do everything they do for me.
'08 600RMK 144" 6565 miles
SLP single pipe/can, intake kit, footwell vents, Clutching
my own shockwell intake vent, VMI rack, backrest
'07 600RMK 144" 2725 miles
SLP can, VMI rack! Footwell vents
RAW chassis tunnel bag for sale, fits RMK's and Switchbacks. $80 new, $60 shipped within US(looks like new) http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...splay.aspx
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November 3rd 2009 at 5:59 AM
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Average Member
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548 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 23rd 2004
Location: Loudon, NH, USA
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Great feedback thanks alot, This switchback is a dragon sled as well And I did here about this top end issue and I need to drill the dealer on what was done to this machine. Here is a pic the dealer sent me last night
Thanks guys
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November 3rd 2009 at 5:05 PM
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KingPrat
Destroyer of Trailers
KingPrat just got back from New Hampshire. Plans for trips made!!!
Updated Thursday at 5:38 PM
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1032 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 13th 2008
Location: Saugerties, NY
Current Sled: 2000 Polaris XC 700 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 200
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Quote originally posted by weight transfer Great feedback thanks alot, This switchback is a dragon sled as well And I did here about this top end issue and I need to drill the dealer on what was done to this machine. Here is a pic the dealer sent me last night Thanks guys Weight transfer Drool....  I love those 09 Dragons.....
2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves
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November 3rd 2009 at 5:15 PM
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foxracing
Custom RMK
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949 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 2nd 2006
Location: MN, USA
Current Sled: 2006 600 HO RMK
2008-2009 Miles: 680
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I agree with everyone else on the price. I was looking at an 09 dragon 600 at the end of last season and i believe they quoted me at around 8000. But then again it is an 800 so they jack up the price a grand for that and it is a bigger machine. Try and do a little bargaining though.
you have to love the dragons though, they are beautiful sleds.
2003 Ski Doo MXZ 600 HO- Rumble Pack, Cobra Windshield, RSI Bar set-up
2002 indy 500 stock
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November 3rd 2009 at 5:22 PM
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PolarisPuglia
Junior Member
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313 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 19th 2007
Location: Boston, MA
Current Sled: proxr 440/800 mod
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my dads looking at the exact same sled and the CHEAPEST he can find in MA/NH is 9,400.
2004 PRO-Xr 440/800 mod, c&a's, vforce reeds, more coming soon...
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November 3rd 2009 at 5:32 PM
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Pharotek
Junior Member
Pharotek is getting tired of his green lawn! Let it snow already!
Updated Tuesday at 10:29 PM
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213 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 6th 2009
Location: corning, new york, USA
Current Sled: 01 600 xcsp edgex
2008-2009 Miles: 447
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Quote originally posted by KingPrat
Quote originally posted by 440_jag
But in 09 they went and fixed the problem.
They figured out the fix during the 09 season. 09 motors were affected as well, there are a few members on here that have gone through a couple top ends on their 09.
I believe it had something to do with the single ring pistons they were using. Thought it would pump out a few more ponies, but it was a big mistake for them.
I will agree with Kingofkings, though. The 800 Switch is a $10k sled. See if they'll come down on the price. Dealers will be looking to move the 09 sleds...
Here is what we ended up finding out, this is from a Ploaris dealer back in July.
"You must be reffering to the 800 engines. There was a reflash for the 800
last season that help the issue some of them were having. Two weeks ago
Polaris anounced that there is going to be an update kit for the 2009 models
which will reflash them again, replaced the exhaust silencer, replace the
pistons and rings, and replace the heads. This will be done at no expense
to the customer. Once this update is done there will be no more issues with
the 800 engine. The kits should be out in a few weeks."
98 Indy 500-Wife's
01 XCsp 600 edgex-current
96 formula lll 600-sold after droping a cylinder for the second time
95 Indy 440 50yrs anniversary-sold(miss this sled)
74 Polaris Electra 340-sold
69 Massey Ferguson Ski Whiz 440-sold(got for bday when i was 14)
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November 4th 2009 at 8:04 AM
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Average Member
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548 Posts
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Member Since: February 23rd 2004
Location: Loudon, NH, USA
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Quote originally posted by PolarisPuglia
my dads looking at the exact same sled and the CHEAPEST he can find in MA/NH is 9,400.
Just located a 2010 800 dragon in maine for $9800 I dont mind spending the money for a 2010 but I still need to bargin a little bit more, I also found a regular 2009 switchback 800 [red] for $8250 with new heads,pistons and ready to go with all updates completed and 2-year motor warrenty!! Still shopping around!!
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