SuperCharged

Just because you have 12 volts doesn't mean you have the amperage available to spin the engine with any authority. Battery could be weak.

When you see the dealer pricing, and in the past guys are saying they are going like a grand under that, you know it's BS, hold back, or other dealer promos pending. At times they sell so many spring orders they get x rebate on all leftovers, etc. even if you figure in the current stuff despite what some guys want you to believe dealer are not losing money on ordering sleds. Lol.
I worked in auto, toy, and Harley dealer financing for a bunch of years so I know how to "bend" numbers.

Bend 'em too much, and you're broke.

HAS ANYONE FOUND A SUITABLE AFTERMARKET OIL FILTER TO USE ON THE 1200 MOTOR. SKI-DOO IS A LITTLE ON THE EXPENSIVE SIDE.

NOOOOO!

No way dealer cost is around 12.200

Hell, Honda East will sacrifice their hold back, if need be. Dealer cost isn't always dealer cost.

Dealer thought the oil filter would be the same one the 600 uses.

I don't know why it would be different, even the 1200 uses the same oil filter.