I'm starting this thread as general log, B.S. spot and my personal opinions and impressions with my 2019 renegade 900 N/A. 165 miles so far.
I'm coming off a 2010 renegade 600etec. Excellent sled, best sled ive ever owned. Put close to 2,000 miles on it. Everyone who rides it loves it regardless of age size or weight. Its an easy sled to ride, steer, ride easy or ride aggressivley. I'll wager it stays in the "friends circle" some how. Probably have to wait till fall when people start thinking about sleds again.
My experience with newer sleds (2008-up) is limited. I have ridden and owned a ton of older stuff. Newest sled i've been on besides this is a 2014 F5. What a TURD. Also demoed some 4 stroke yamahas back in the day (2010?) on a lake when they went all 4T. I'll never own an arctic choke or yamihaha in my life.
#1: If because the G4 4 strokes are only offered in a 137" sled DO NOT LET THIS KEEP YOU FROM GETTING A G4!
I like short tracks better. I would prefer this sled in a 129. I bought it for the engine more than anything. I can not tell it has a 137" track at all. Its clear from the first 10 miles, the chassis is designed around a 137" and longer track. I've never ridden an XS sled, however, on my XP I can tell that extra track is back there. Not the case with the G4.
#2: Its a cold ride. I typically have hot feet, even in -10*F on my XP and even worse in the '03-'07 revs. My feet never got hot on the G4. Also I like that the toe holds are open and I can move around more. The wider more aggressive rails also suit me better than my XP. The wind from mid body-up is pretty brutal. However my cold guards work/mount better on this sled than my XP.
#3: The fact that this thing needs a windshield, mirrors, wind diflectors, heated shield plug and 12v plug kind of irritates me. This is basic stuff. The windshield I get, because different riders have different wants/tastes. But the lack of a heated shield plug and panel mounted wind diflectors kind of irritates me. A 12v outlet, shield plug and mirrors should be standard on every sled IMHO. Its safety related stuff.
#4: Its heavy. I notice the weight when off trail. Got stuck once and I could barely left the rear skid up. Never had that problem on my old stuff. Maybe the weight is better balanced on this sled? I havent even tried to lift the front yet.
#5: 5.7 pilot skis with the factory 4" carbide rock on this thing on the trail. I plan to move the factory carbides to the outside and install some 6" down the center with some navigators. Can anyone recommend a carbide? I know there is a good 5.7 pilot recipe floating all over around here.
#6: I need to do some suspension tweaking. Ive bottomed it out a few times already and the steering is pretty heavy compared to what i'm used to. I'll pass judgement on this until I get it tuned in more.
#7: Box stock no one or any sled in my group will touch me on a trail in this thing. It's so fast and I dont even have to work at it to go fast. I can sit back and lean a little and just fly. I notice less standing up over whoops and bumps compared to my XP. However my XP is due for skid shock rebuilds.
#8: power. I'm in self inflicted eco mode until break in is complete. Its pretty surprising for "95hp."
Any ricky racer wanna-be who says the 900 doesnt have the power or isnt fast enough (compared to a 600) is a D-bag. Its so quiet most morons probably dont realize the ground speed. Its crept up on me more than a few times already. I drive truck on the side a fair amount and ground speed (visual/seat of the pants) is important because you cant be looking at guages when your loaded navigating traffic. I'm not the most experienced but I know it well enough that this 900 ace flys compared to my 600 up to 65mph. Ill add more opinions once shes broken in.
#9: ITC. Anyone who complains about it, learn how to control a throttle.
#10: 18mpg riding more aggressivley than I should be during break-in. I will give her a steady 93 diet unless 93/91 isnt available. Then I wont worry if it isnt!
#11: Noise. The quietness is a big part of why I purchased this sled. I like to see wildlife out in the bush and on the trails. Well, its so quiet I ran across 15+ deer on my last ride. 1 almost hit me. 30+ turkeys. 1 very large raven? or Hawk? Rabbits and a opossium. The deer just stand there and stare. On a 2T they would be out of sight before you got close. I'll have to watch for wildlife more now because its so quiet
#12: Oil change looks super simple. No removal of exhaust needed. Belt is super simple. Havent played with the air box yet. Exhaust manifold is a "log" type and looks like improvement is easy. WAYYY more room under the panels than a XP or XS. I can adjust the valves in the sled when the time comes, at least it looks that way.
#13: Storage is good with the box and compartment under the seat. Surprising for BRP.
Can wait to ride it again!
I'm coming off a 2010 renegade 600etec. Excellent sled, best sled ive ever owned. Put close to 2,000 miles on it. Everyone who rides it loves it regardless of age size or weight. Its an easy sled to ride, steer, ride easy or ride aggressivley. I'll wager it stays in the "friends circle" some how. Probably have to wait till fall when people start thinking about sleds again.
My experience with newer sleds (2008-up) is limited. I have ridden and owned a ton of older stuff. Newest sled i've been on besides this is a 2014 F5. What a TURD. Also demoed some 4 stroke yamahas back in the day (2010?) on a lake when they went all 4T. I'll never own an arctic choke or yamihaha in my life.
#1: If because the G4 4 strokes are only offered in a 137" sled DO NOT LET THIS KEEP YOU FROM GETTING A G4!
I like short tracks better. I would prefer this sled in a 129. I bought it for the engine more than anything. I can not tell it has a 137" track at all. Its clear from the first 10 miles, the chassis is designed around a 137" and longer track. I've never ridden an XS sled, however, on my XP I can tell that extra track is back there. Not the case with the G4.
#2: Its a cold ride. I typically have hot feet, even in -10*F on my XP and even worse in the '03-'07 revs. My feet never got hot on the G4. Also I like that the toe holds are open and I can move around more. The wider more aggressive rails also suit me better than my XP. The wind from mid body-up is pretty brutal. However my cold guards work/mount better on this sled than my XP.
#3: The fact that this thing needs a windshield, mirrors, wind diflectors, heated shield plug and 12v plug kind of irritates me. This is basic stuff. The windshield I get, because different riders have different wants/tastes. But the lack of a heated shield plug and panel mounted wind diflectors kind of irritates me. A 12v outlet, shield plug and mirrors should be standard on every sled IMHO. Its safety related stuff.
#4: Its heavy. I notice the weight when off trail. Got stuck once and I could barely left the rear skid up. Never had that problem on my old stuff. Maybe the weight is better balanced on this sled? I havent even tried to lift the front yet.
#5: 5.7 pilot skis with the factory 4" carbide rock on this thing on the trail. I plan to move the factory carbides to the outside and install some 6" down the center with some navigators. Can anyone recommend a carbide? I know there is a good 5.7 pilot recipe floating all over around here.
#6: I need to do some suspension tweaking. Ive bottomed it out a few times already and the steering is pretty heavy compared to what i'm used to. I'll pass judgement on this until I get it tuned in more.
#7: Box stock no one or any sled in my group will touch me on a trail in this thing. It's so fast and I dont even have to work at it to go fast. I can sit back and lean a little and just fly. I notice less standing up over whoops and bumps compared to my XP. However my XP is due for skid shock rebuilds.
#8: power. I'm in self inflicted eco mode until break in is complete. Its pretty surprising for "95hp."
Any ricky racer wanna-be who says the 900 doesnt have the power or isnt fast enough (compared to a 600) is a D-bag. Its so quiet most morons probably dont realize the ground speed. Its crept up on me more than a few times already. I drive truck on the side a fair amount and ground speed (visual/seat of the pants) is important because you cant be looking at guages when your loaded navigating traffic. I'm not the most experienced but I know it well enough that this 900 ace flys compared to my 600 up to 65mph. Ill add more opinions once shes broken in.
#9: ITC. Anyone who complains about it, learn how to control a throttle.
#10: 18mpg riding more aggressivley than I should be during break-in. I will give her a steady 93 diet unless 93/91 isnt available. Then I wont worry if it isnt!
#11: Noise. The quietness is a big part of why I purchased this sled. I like to see wildlife out in the bush and on the trails. Well, its so quiet I ran across 15+ deer on my last ride. 1 almost hit me. 30+ turkeys. 1 very large raven? or Hawk? Rabbits and a opossium. The deer just stand there and stare. On a 2T they would be out of sight before you got close. I'll have to watch for wildlife more now because its so quiet
#12: Oil change looks super simple. No removal of exhaust needed. Belt is super simple. Havent played with the air box yet. Exhaust manifold is a "log" type and looks like improvement is easy. WAYYY more room under the panels than a XP or XS. I can adjust the valves in the sled when the time comes, at least it looks that way.
#13: Storage is good with the box and compartment under the seat. Surprising for BRP.
Can wait to ride it again!
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