[snake61047]

If the Ultra's were such a great machine then why were they only made for 3 years? Even the XLT and the RXL had a longer run then that.

 

[Sno-X-treme]

Because they got introduced right before the twins started taking over. Ultra started in 96 but the basic motor lasted until '03 with the xcr 800. Domestic twins started in 98.

 

[xcr440]

There was more demand for the 700 twin.

 

[ibreakstuff]

I believe there were a couple reasons.

Polaris was switching to twins for the most part. The only triple they kept for any length was the 800 XCR. (I mean during that time period - ignoring the old 650's and storms, etc)

They were also changing body styles. Wasn't the 98 Ultra Touring in an aggressive chasssis?

I assume (I use that loosely) that since it was different engines and different body styles, why call it the same thing?

Just because the 3rd Gen RX-7 was made for 3 years doesn't make it a bad car, it was just a little ahead of its time and tech went a different direction. Same for the Polaris Centurion, and the same thing applies here.

Just my .02!

Bryan

 

[snake61047]

I would have liked to seen the ultra in an evolved or pro x chassis.

 

[04polaris500]

Like other people have said, It was because they were going to the twins and so were the other companies.

 

[truebudz]

Twins became the way it is and definetly put a damper on the whole Triple/Triple era. I love the old rides but triples have always be more prone to cause problems for a rider. Nice Ultra BTW.

 

[ibreakstuff]

Originally posted by snake61047
[br]I would have liked to seen the ultra in an evolved or pro x chassis.

Then build one! With the knowledge and great people on this site it would be easy!

Bryan

 

[Triple650Indy]

Originally posted by BUDZ-TOYZ
[br]Twins became the way it is and definetly put a damper on the whole Triple/Triple era. I love the old rides but triples have always be more prone to cause problems for a rider. Nice Ultra BTW.

In what way?

 

[JD]

Originally posted by BUDZ-TOYZ
[br]triples have always be more prone to cause problems for a rider.

I am ignorant of the problems you speak of. Enlighten me.

 

[snake61047]

If I could afford a chassis and anextra motor I would build one. BUT I would need custom pipes and that is too much money. I pick up my ultra in two weeks!!! Can't wait to ride it!!!

 

[Sno-X-treme]

Originally posted by snake61047
[br]I would have liked to seen the ultra in a pro x chassis.

I got one [] Pipes don't have to be horribly expensive. You can cut and fit ones for a different chassis. Thats what I'm doing.

 

[xcr440]

Originally posted by Sno-X-treme
[br]

Originally posted by snake61047
[br]I would have liked to seen the ultra in a pro x chassis.

I got one [] Pipes don't have to be horribly expensive. You can cut and fit ones for a different chassis. Thats what I'm doing.

What do you have left to do to it?

Did you get all of the pipes to fit?

 

[Sno-X-treme]

Originally posted by xcr440
What do you have left to do to it?

Did you get all of the pipes to fit?

Steering and pipes. I've got two sets of pipes, not sure which ones I'm going to use right now. Steering I should have mostly done this weekend.