I picked up my 2007 Skidoo Renegade 800HO PT on Friday.
Fortunately, I had a chance to take it for a short rip on Saturday while helping my Sister and Brother-in-law build their cottage.

Although it wasn't hooking up very well, Muhamed Ali's expression came to mind every time I squeezed the throttle. "Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee." The skis would lift up and then the track would stop spinning somewhat, and it would take off. WOW! Lots of power in this baby.

So now I have that long hot summer to patiently wait and polish the tunnel and get her ready for next season. Patience? LMAO.

Jeff

congrats

[attachment=34988:17.gif] To Team Renegade ! That is Nice ! WOW ! Congratulations Jeff, I know the wait is hard but every time you think of it you get that Child like feeling inside, and that's not all bad either. Polish her up like I know you will. :thumbsup:

Snow4

Looks awsome!! Congradulations!!

Hey, on a side note, did you figure out what happened to your son's sled the last time yet? Just curious.

sweet sled, you are going to love the ptek

Frank

Sweet ride, guy! Have fun with it.

Looks awsome!! Congradulations!!

Hey, on a side note, did you figure out what happened to your son's sled the last time yet? Just curious.[/b]

If when you say the last time you're referring to when we were in Cochrane, no not yet. Haven't had time to open her up or at least have a closer inspection. As near as we can guess, possibly snow ingestion through a drain hole in the air box. They will all be closed off this summer. According to one thread I read on another site, a fellow had his 500SS motor burn a hole in his piston twice this season. The dealer is chalking it up to "computer failure" as they found no leaks in his intake system anywhere. I was initially thinking of replacing my Legend with an 04 to 06 sled. But with the problems we're having with Cody's sled, I didn't want the frustration and aggravation of going through this again. I know that these things can happen to a new sled as well, but at least you have the warranty to cover some or all of the expense.

If you meant the time he was on the Easter Seals Fundraiser ride in January, that ended up being a cold seize. Three rebuilds in one season, if you count the one that we did in the fall just to freshen up the motor and try to ensure that we would have a problem free, uninterupted season. Life's like that sometimes.

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Jeff

Looks like a real speeder have fun .

Waydago Jeffy!!! All the more fun to be had next year!!

Great choice!

If when you say the last time you're referring to when we were in Cochrane, no not yet. Haven't had time to open her up or at least have a closer inspection. As near as we can guess, possibly snow ingestion through a drain hole in the air box. They will all be closed off this summer. According to one thread I read on another site, a fellow had his 500SS motor burn a hole in his piston twice this season. The dealer is chalking it up to "computer failure" as they found no leaks in his intake system anywhere. I was initially thinking of replacing my Legend with an 04 to 06 sled. But with the problems we're having with Cody's sled, I didn't want the frustration and aggravation of going through this again. I know that these things can happen to a new sled as well, but at least you have the warranty to cover some or all of the expense.

If you meant the time he was on the Easter Seals Fundraiser ride in January, that ended up being a cold seize. Three rebuilds in one season, if you count the one that we did in the fall just to freshen up the motor and try to ensure that we would have a problem free, uninterupted season. Life's like that sometimes.

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Jeff[/b]

Ya, I was wondering about the Cochrane trip. Mainly interested because I also have an 04 600 HO. Have you checked the carb boots on it yet? I know 03's had problems with the crank seal behind the clutch popping out, that it was fixed on the 04's but you may want to check that. Good luck and enjoy the new sled!!

Congrats Jeff, she's a beaut....and it looks as though it's a pretty good fit for a quick nap as well! :lmao:


Duane

Nice ride Jeff. Your going to have a lonnnnnnnnnnnnng summer.

FishHog

Nice Sled Trailblazer ,Thanks for Your help in keeping the sled businesses going. :thumbsup: Enjoy

is that my bday present ? nice,don't worry about the color i have some GREEN paint to take care of that problem. wow thanks again. lol. looks nice jeff maybe next year we can ride together.

Ya, I was wondering about the Cochrane trip. Mainly interested because I also have an 04 600 HO. Have you checked the carb boots on it yet? I know 03's had problems with the crank seal behind the clutch popping out, that it was fixed on the 04's but you may want to check that. Good luck and enjoy the new sled!![/b]

Thanks XCR. When we rebuilt both sleds in the fall, we installed VForce3 Reeds.

Plan to start pulling the motor this weekend.
Maybe that'll provide some clues.

Jake, I just wouldn't feel right giving a true red, white and blue, bleeding green cat man a Skidoo, even if you paint it green. You'd never be the same again. (Being this is a Non-bashing site, I'll leave this right here. LOL)

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Jeff

Nice looking ride Jeff
Should have lots of fun with that one
Were they anxious to get rid of it$$$$??

sweeeeeet!

Nice looking ride Jeff
Should have lots of fun with that one
Were they anxious to get rid of it$$$$??[/b]

$2300 anxious. lol

$2300 anxious. lol[/b]
maybe I am missing something, $2300! That is not what you paid for that sled is it?

maybe I am missing something, $2300! That is not what you paid for that sled is it?[/b]

LOL, No I wish.
I could see why you would question that.
They reduced their retail list price of $12,300 CDN. by $2,310 to my price of $9990.
I doubt they lost money here. Maybe just gave up their profit margin.

Jeff

Now that you have a 'gade, hopefully the snow gods will smile on us & deliver lots of snow next winter.

LOL, No I wish.
I could see why you would question that.
They reduced their retail list price of $12,310 CDN. by $2,300 to my price of $9990.
I doubt they lost money here. Maybe just gave up their profit margin.

Jeff[/b]

Jeff,

They actually gave you $2320 which cuts their margin to around $80 plus whatever quantity roll back BRP is giving on past year models. You stole it !!! Looks good on you man !!!

like i told you yesterday. you have ruined your summer.

LOL, No I wish.
I could see why you would question that.
They reduced their retail list price of $12,310 CDN. by $2,300 to my price of $9990.
I doubt they lost money here. Maybe just gave up their profit margin.

Jeff[/b]


Can't complain about that

Great looking sled, nice to hear you got to burp the throttle a couple of times before putting it to bed!

Thanks again guys.
Yea, it was definitely sweet getting that one ride in.

Oh well, only 280 days until next snowmobiling season.

Jeff

Jeff, did you consider a '08? Or didn't feel like being a guinea pig?

Jeff, did you consider a '08? Or didn't feel like being a guinea pig?[/b]

Yes and yes. LOL. Ultimately, it came down to co$t$.
I had made my mind up that I wanted a Rev after Cody was kind enough to let me ride his this winter. When I saw all of the technological advances made on the XP, I thought WOW. Gotta have one of them instead. But the more I thought about how they still have some bugs to iron out on the 800R and the new chassis as well I'm sure. So yes, i didn't want to be their guinea pig.
Had they not come out with the XP, I would have been perfectly happy with the Renegade, so I'm sure I'll be just as happy. They seem to have most of the bugs ironed out of the Rev chassis and the 800 now.

Did you choose the 2nd and 3rd year engine warranty on yours? (my choice)
Or one of the other 2 options? Gas card or cash off I think. Can't remember.

Jeff

I went w/ the No Payment & 500 buck rebate. I didn't bother w/ the motor warranty, because I hate paying for insurance. My motor issue last was the 1st time I had a problem w/ a motor that wasn't self induced in 25 years of owning my own sleds.

Oh well, only 280 days until next snowmobiling season.

Jeff[/b]
fingers getting tired? you failed to note the hours and minutes.

funny how we tend to get that new sled at the very end of the season and have to sit and look at it in the garge all summer long,,,, nice looking sled, you will love it, but you will hate this summer!!!

fingers getting tired? you failed to note the hours and minutes.[/b]


LOL, no, just couldn't be that precise as I don't know at what time that day (Dec. 28th) that I'll be riding. Just 278 days left before sledding season starts.

Jeff