When sdi came out from skidoo. They were leader in fuel economy. No one could touch them. Polaris didn't have a single sled that was fuel efficient then. My Yamaha triple was very good on gas for its time and oil too. Could get about 250 Kmart on groomed trails. Rode it all over never carried gas. Was almost 18,000 Kmart on clock when I sold it. These new engines from Polaris are awesome. Love 650. It's easy sled to ride and goes any where, without second guessing (900 ace have to to second guess if I get stuck or. It and take road) Polaris I can go thru the ditch with my son on board with confidence. Haven't been stuck yet. Don't think we be going back to a four stroke any time soon. Polaris put  just over 700 kms on so far and haven't used my first jug of oil (3.6 L or something) it be over 1000 kms on a jug of oil.  900 ace is earning its keep around farm. I am keeping it as a back up sled and use it around farm with sleigh. 

Sounds like a great ride - well worth the price of admission!   The talk of gas or oil I think is just that, a topic point for discussion, I do not think based on the amount spent elsewhere in the sport, it will be a game changer, but we like to look at ways to justify maybe buying that new more efficient sled, truck, trailer, etc.....lol   I saw a meme the other day of a nice trailer being pulled by a nice side by side stating - might be the poorest man on the ice but will be the richest man in the grave, or something like that  

Lol, all good - wasn't taking it that way..:)   Like everything else - it's give and take: Sled was a steal/great deal - yes it uses more fuel - but considering we're lucky to get out 2 or 3 times a season -it's a non issue and was just something I had a laugh with filling up yesterday. It's the first time that sled has been to a pump - it's always just been topped up with jerry cans at the cottage, so that was the first time we could actually see the difference, starting out the same, riding the same distance, and seeing it on the actual pump.   If a couple of bucks here and there on fuel is going to be a game changer, we're in the wrong hobby.  Great day - great food/service at Edgwater too. Haven't been there since the reno's - definetly would go back.    

Ya, I recall you saying it was a great deal when bought, which fan is going to be - but I was more curious on the gas consumption side which one it was given the drastic difference in fuel your sleds needed.....was not a knock on the sled at all - I am sure tons of enjoyment! Can you buy a 500 series liquid these days.....  

I'm thinking Thursday for this week.  Got called to a meeting on Wednesday.  Bancroft works for me for staging.  Maybe leave from the lot in Birds Creek where the heritage trail (B106E) crosses hwy 62.  9 am start work for everyone?  Below is a couple ideas.  I'm easy here if someone has another idea.  Let me know what you guys want to do.