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In talks with my brother who just moved to NB about a trip out East with a small group.....maybe start around Quebec City and head up to Chiboug or start around RDL and head to Gaspe. Otherwise, expect to ride around Dorset and surrounding area, Snowcrest territory,.....and I am sure some other places too. Hoping to take the kids with me on a few rides - just need the 1+1 seat to come in. And thankful my ride showed up - my brother was trying to convince me to still do the trip and I could ride his Barney.....really was not warming up to that idea all that much....

LOL....corruption at its finest! I remember at one point people were hiding their VIN number when parked seeing as the thought was a person could go to a certain person and get a key made with that info......but as far as I know, when a key is programmed for a vehicle the vehicle & ket in question needs to be within range of the computer/scanner at the dealership to program the key.

Even sleds with the old school key type of systems can be easily modified to allow a thief to take. The new sleds with a electronic type of key, just makes it harder..... So I cannot see how this situation would have any effects on how an Ins company will look at insuring sleds without a properly programmed Dess key for the time being.

Sure, but than I miss out on riding in an already short season.....rather make possible theft a little harder for the pieces of $hit,

LOL....one of the negative side effect of placing an order 10 months ago that only cost $500 to $1000 on something that you were pumped to have.....now reality might set in for a few....

Thanks - I will have to inquire when I pick up.

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Good to hear! Are they including it in lieu of the Dess issue for now or available to purchase?

Shhhhh do not tell them......lol. BRP might stop sending the new units..

Nuts is one word for them…for some it’s not about worth but a want. It seems some have placed a very special value on the Mach, like it’s some kind of collectors piece….I guess a special kind of person too. Reminds me of that custom Yammi that Custom John had listed years ago for some ridiculous amount of money!

There sure is a big jump in prices from when this was a more common discussion around the pool table and some bevies after a great day of riding.

Finding it hard to believe that you have not taken a ride yet !

I know I personally have mentioned this myself on trips years ago, as well some of the guys I rode with - never had this happen to me though thankfully, but a couple of guys over the years had to resort to rentals..... The folks I used to hear stories this from on a very regular basis doing this are the American sledders that came here to ride on trips, that had failures, so a new ride was in order.

So what are all the 2022 DOO owners planning to do about the lack of security on their new rides with a one key works for all 2022 sled, DESS system?

Would anyone be surprised if they do not go for that or close to it..... People's sleds are not ready, Dec is a few days away, emotions are going to start flaring soon and desperate times, calls for desperate measures.....sledders are a different breed. How many times have you heard stories of guys on trips having a major failure and buy a new sled sitting on the showroom floor at a local dealer.

Thanks Blake. I did not opt for the SS....truthfully was not thinking about the shortages when I did not pick that, more of something that may be more likely to break, first year possible hiccups, plus it was a costly option that I am not sure is worth it.....maybe down the road I will though. In hindsight, glad I did not go with them due the issues being dealt with surrounding that technology. I did order mine I think within days of the spring check option and the dealer did mention while I was there to the guy that walked in literally right behind me with the same inquiry about the status of his sled, that what he was told was the orders are being processed wherever possible based on when the order was placed - which was nice to overhear as lots of people are suggesting dealers are not using that same principle. One of the other sales guy there even commented that his exact same sled as mine is not expected until late Jan...

LOL on the bold. There has always been a big dislike on both sides, but common ground must be found, now more so than ever before with the shrinking foot print each group is legally allowed to use.

So.....I finally had the time to stop into my dealer to inquire with an update on my new ride with the expectation to receive a date on estimated delivery and go from there, however, when my sales guy tells me I think your sled is here & done because I have parts from it sitting on my desk with your name n it (from glove box install), I was totally shocked. So we go for a walk around the dealership in search of it, no luck. Look a little harder and low and behold it is sitting in the other corner with my name on and a sign asking people to stay off - unit is sold! Two things are missing - the operational DESS and my 1+1 seat. Info dealer has is DESS will be next year.....1+1 seat late Jan/early Feb, so we see what happens, but things could be much worse. Just snapped one picture, will take some more when she is home, later this week hopefully. Turned into a great Monday!!!

Is it just me or does the app on your phones not work yet, just on the website is how you can can access the ITG?

Your expectations are too high in this day and age…. Lol. Joking aside, that’s sad and it’s only seen the softest part of our year, wait until the harshest part is over!

KISS method... But as noted above, I can see if you place the pass on a portion of the sled where you could share it with other sleds, as being an issue and require the paperwork to prove this is not the situation.

Lol… warm up shacks in southern Ontario j/k

Taking one for the team I see - you are a good man / son ! Perhaps for your dad an upgrade from the POO he rode last year.......... lol.

15k with no issues - always a good thing I only had one sled actually have a driveline bearing go on a local ride around Baysville - Wife was riding it, tells me there is a squeaking noise that randomly happened...... For good measure on one of my other past sleds with I think around 6000 miles on it, I figured I'd replace for good measure - of course bearing was still in good shape, not dry, etc..... Last sled, as mentioned above, I thought about it, but never did it. You just never know when you will have ones of those bad days on the trails!

The odd thing is, not all seem to have the issue.....but I guess could. It seems to be a more common issue on the turbo with big HP. Never touched mine, when I was getting up in miles., I considered inspecting, but never did.....and never had an issue, sold now of course.