Polaris 9R Build & First Ride

[@trx450rlove2]

I'll say it again best sled channel on KZbin,love how you can have 2 different brands of sled an do comparisons of them,hope ya enjoy the 9R,love the videos,looks like the snow isn't to bed now compared to first of the season!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thanks you! 🙌 it’s pretty cool to be able to give you guys the best of both!

[@Lushz28]

Ive been enjoying the Turbo R videos, but I have been waiting for this all season. Going to love the 9R content! Keep up the amazing work on the videos Matt!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thanks will do!

[@snowmanwithahat]

Can’t wait to hear a real comparison between the 2 at the end of the season. It sure sounds like that 9R is working hard at that elevation.

[@hoggsauce007]

You're vids are 100% part of my daily routine Matt, love the videos, commentary, information sessions and variety you provide.

[@tech8237]

killing it with the wraps

[@CraigVanSickleAK]

Operating equipment up in the Arctic and living vicariously through your videos. Lots of sleds up here, but I’m missing the mountains back home. Really appreciate the uploads.

[@alexreitmeier44]

I love what you stated at 1:30 through 1:50. Like you said you can’t really compare the 2 sleds and it will be super nice to have a sled to rip around through the trees and a sled where you can just have so much fun playing around with it in the open. Thank you for saying this. Amazing content, keep it up!

[@italicbudz]

Love waking up everyday to watch a new vid! Absolutely love what you do! I live in Northern Ontario, so sledding is my favourite time of the year!

[@brpmd]

Love the 9r “Build”. Wrap looks sweet, breaking it in right…hardly a single long wot pull…looking forward to more content with it. Polaris seemed much more planted and predictable.

[@codycallykurjata5224]

Have you paid attention to ur max rpms on 9r? Lots of 9r’s are hitting 8650-8700 rpm. Weather low elevation clutching or high. I had to add 2 grams of weight. Im now 8300-8400ish. Really woke 9r up!

[@glauser24]

I rode a G5 turbo R yesterday and I was absolutely blown away by the seamless power and throttle response. Now I realize why I have seen them forsale with no miles. People do not realize the power they have. Definitely Definitely a sled for the experienced rider. I ride an 850 polaris with bikeman stage 2 and it's a weapon also. The doo had me vocal in the helmet. Hahah. What a rush.

[@SnowIsMyTerrain]

Yeah, I have a decent (albeit slightly forgotten, it's been a while since I've done any riding) knowledge base and I can't imagine someone with no idea how snowmobiles work trying to figure them out on that sled. It's absolutely crazy how hard it pulls.

[@williamutech4055]

The 9R looks sweet!!! The sled looks really narrow from your point of view, kinda miss that turbo sound from you Matt, been getting really use to that sound. Keep it up Matt!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I miss the turbo sounds too haha thanks!

[@jetblackjake8510]

That was a cool perspective on sled comparison, and the pull at 19 minutes ish was sick!!!

[@mattalexander15]

I’ve been checking your page all morning hoping for a video and it’s here! 🎉 love the new sled! Because of you I’ve gone to a finger throttle and it’s been the best mod I’ve ever done, no more sore thumb and better grip!

[@heiduui5658]

Does it take long to get used to

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Great to hear!

[@Sean-pw3yr]

@@heiduui5658 depends on the rider. Mine felt completely natural after about an hour of riding.

[@-tr0n]

I'm really contemplating this for my Khaos. I'm a mountain biker/snowboarder just getting into sleds and I don't understand how you guys can just NOT HOLD THE BARS...I mean I get that it's mostly body position and footwork and not hands, but shit. As soon as things go sideways I've got no right hand!

[@Sean-pw3yr]

@@-tr0n what I’ve found is guys that grew up snowmobiling are resistant to change more than guys just starting out. Finger throttle makes a lot of sense to guys coming in from bikes. Also way less hand fatigue on the trails as I can switch fingers. Thumb throttles always felt weird to me.

[@TrapZoneCanine]

That’s quite the pull up the valley! Looks so sweet!

[@chriskuzyk403]

That blue would look sick with the green

[@mitch6968]

Here is something I learned watching nearly every video you have produced... when you are laughing you are having a blast and when you are talking a lot as you ride you are having fun. It just seems like you cant wait to park this 9R and get back on your Ski Doo. I hope you have a minute to comment about my observations... I try not to bash the competition but it seems obvious you aren't having much fun on this thing.

[@CobaltOntarioadventures]

@@-tr0n it's also day 1 with the damn thing 🤣

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

16:30 3 minute straight climb. I gotta get out there one day.

[@PJ-si2po]

At the dealers they all use a lift with fork extension without any protection on these steel extensions they had bent the exhaust pipe at 75% restriction the underside of a sled is not straight as a straight edge

[@brianquarnstrom2000]

10:33….I’m not doin it…😂. That was an epic “one liner”. Then ya sent it…epic. You make everything look way too easy.

[@JasonCaville]

Your blue wrap sure goes nice with the blue sky! Nice work on the vid 👏👏

[@2010Greendayfan]

I’ve been a Polaris guy all my life, so love to see it again! But hoping it stays together. Seen a lot of posts of 9R’s seizing the center crank bearing…

[@WRCWRX]

Polaris 7S is so good.

[@Saa45MIV]

Waite till this thing is out of break in mode.. it might be a beast. And make sure your in the non ethanol mode too. Most dealerships sell them in ethanol mode which de tunes it a bit.

[@thesnake7928]

Mid and rear suspension changes affect the Polaris's front end quite a bit. If you have compression dials Hard in the front and soft in the rear will decrease ski pressure, hard in the rear soft in the front will increase ski pressure.

[@asd8D]

It would be nice to see you ride new Lynx Shredder turbo and hear your thoughts how it compares to your summit and polaris

[@tickpop1]

Missed opportunity driving right past the Foodliner. Best smoke cheese bun ever Lol. If you ever ride down that way they have Marked Premium as well. And out of this world pecan butter tarts ohh man !

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Didn’t know about it!

[@boser1212]

That pull out of the drainage was so sick!

[@jjolynyk1232]

Crazy how late in the season Polaris finally gets their sleds delivered. A person is almost ordering for the following season.

[@208SledHead]

On par with the Lynx. At least the Polaris has matching side panels haha

[@jjolynyk1232]

@@208SledHead in my opinion every brand should deliver by Christmas at the latest. Either release sooner or something

[@208SledHead]

@@jjolynyk1232 That's an easy opinion to have when you don't work in logistics and being in charge of world-wide distribution of a product - especially during the Covid era. Sure it'd be an *ideal* situation to have them by Christmas, but it's nowhere close to being a reality.

[@jjolynyk1232]

@@208SledHead than they should skip a year to get on track and release at a decent time. Many end up cancelling orders when it’s so late so they are taking a hit either way

[@208SledHead]

@@jjolynyk1232 They *might* lose 50 to 100 sleds being cancelled. Compare that to tens of thousands if they skipped a year and yea - that's not even a comparison. Then you have to lay off all those workers, possibly ruin relationships with suppliers....and all for what? Because Todd in Minnesota didn't get his XCR in time? lol. Come on dude...

[@douglpickles]

Was to sick to comment yesterday so I still gotta drop my comment to show support. Great Video Matt

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thanks for the continued support Doug!

[@douglpickles]

@@MuskokaFreerider Always! You help me fill that void of mountains while I'm here in Toronto :P

[@fiz7x908]

Man oh man she looks so clean🔥🔥! Congrats!!

[@xjchase]

Ok this year's wraps just hit way different 😚👌🏼

[@RAM-19]

Sweet 9r ....love the blue wrap...cool sled... From my soon to be on the ice fishing igloo on the mountain in alberta Canada D. P.S...9R NEEDS A TURBO...LOL... NICE JACKET JERRY #1...LOOKS GOOD ON YOU

[@R1Kyle]

I want to see more of the build stuff. I really want you to like the skidoo a bunch more and for it to kill it climbing but there is no denying how well that Polaris chassis works. Boo Polaris!

[@208SledHead]

Are the Canadians like - emotionally invested into BRP or what?

[@R1Kyle]

@@208SledHead Some are, I am not as I just like what is better built. Many western Canadian's HATE BRP because of the Quebec link; even though very little of BRP is still owned by a Canadian entity. My two buddies call my Skidoo "That french machine" even though one of them is french and from eastern Canada. French Canada and French Canadians have done so much to destroy this country I really do not know why I ride one. I think that is because BRP is largely not owned by the Canadian Bombardier now. Truthfully I would likely be on a Polaris if they were just not so unreliable. I know all brands have their problems but Polaris has many more. But hey you tell me --> If you are American how emotionally invested are Americans into anything America and that flag yall wave.

[@208SledHead]

@@R1Kyle I'm a proud American, but I know we're arrogant assholes too. I'm not brand loyal either. Something I've noticed though is how emotional a large percentage of Ski Doo riders are. They(a lot) over exaggerate Polaris' "faults" while they turn a blind eye when a Doo goes down. Take Muskoka's first ride on his Gen5 for example - if that were a Polaris that he was on, and the clutch was making all that noise and the plastic broke already - that comments section would've been a SLAUGHTER HOUSE. But since it was a Doo, you didn't hear shit. And that's what I'm trying to bring to light. I'm tired of the disingenuous brand bashing and dishonesty. The snowmobile community is better than this. We aren't fuckin metal mulisha or biker boiz. Nothing is wrong with preferences, but I wished we could all grow up a little and take the emotional ties out of it.

[@leeanderson5955]

Just keep in mind corporations are not loyal to their country they are loyal to their stockholders.

[@FordManiac76]

Western Canadian here, the BRP is a good product but for years the Polaris were a few grand cheaper. Not so much anymore. I am a Polaris guy, I ride an Axys 800 163 and have a Sportsman 850 quad. I have noticed over the years that some BRP owners are pretty cocky thinking they are better than everyone else, when it should be all about getting out there and enjoying life!

[@kyler_funk]

I can't wait to watch this one. I comment before the video because the videos are so perfect I'd change nothing Matt! Almost 80k let's goooo!

[@brennonl9687]

I really wish that built up boost would have worked out!

[@actionjack84]

I hope the 9R holds up. Read a lot of negativity about Poo. 9R prob my next spring order. Or selling everything and just renting for now since we basically only go west at this point.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I hope so too!

[@208SledHead]

Doo queens over exaggerate Polaris' failure rate and turn a blind eye when the BRP goes down. Always keep that in mind. Buy what you like and ride that bitch like you stole it - any of the 3 will serve you well.👍

[@Nick_Ogden]

Love that you can have both brands and with no discrimination but I do miss that turbo doo❤

[@adampetten1009]

The ski pressure you refer to is probably due to the rear suspension, the Poo has a coil rear shock so it does a better job pushing on the rear of the skid, the doo has the torsion with pushes down on center of the skid. The doo will be a better big hit sled but the poo will track a little better as you notice. Could do a coil over rear suspension on the expert and they will probably feel more similar besides one being lighter and one having more power. Also I like the wrap on the Poo better, wasnt a fan of the Grey in the doo wrap.. the almost blue chrome on the black is really stand out. Also I'd have a day dropping those cliffs, my favorite is the gut lifting feeling falling from the sky. I said on one of your videos before about ditching weight. When we find a general play spot I always drop my tunnel bag, that packout set up must be heavy too.

[@jdsstegman]

A good healthy break in..... lol. Looks like a lot more ski management than the doo.

[@colebenoit-of6wy]

congratulations on 80k subs!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thank you!!

[@AkatarawaJapan]

I also had first day on new Poo yesterday. Kind of alarming vibrations and rattles and noises all over the place but it’s a precision rocket. Agree with you on DH knee position-super awkward compared to Cats or Doos. I’m making contact pads to brace off.

[@bigchaloopa]

Picking up the Praying Mantis 🙏. I love the break-in directions.

[@haydensiemens9984]

Love the new sled looks sweet with the new wrap and all the new parts keep up the good work how hope you enjoy the new 9R

[@joebolt8873]

Fun times and you have to remember that skidoo is more forward riding position than Polaris look at them both side by side when you get a chance to.

[@jakeflygare2086]

Play nice with this one, youve been beating the crap out of the doo.

[@kwmiked]

Nice sled, in the video the turbo sounds and looks like it has more power and goes better. Idk hard to tell. Idk if I could go back to nonturbo if I did that kinda riding

[@gmen1305]

Love the Blue wrap and display on the Polaris - but it seems like you run the throttle full more where as on the Doo you do a lot more blipping - overall it looks like the Doo is a more fun ride - as I sit on my couch watching

[@gobigparts]

I'm sure a turbo will require less throttle. However, I am pretty certain that thing isn't out of break in mode yet.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

NA needs to be run wide open to keep up to turbo lines haha

[@cdnbcn6164]

A turbo has a definite advantage at higher elevations

[@BullittOutdoors]

It’s also in break in mode

[@zcole6612]

Congrats on getting your new sled . Looks great

[@russclewley6945]

Love the videos! Only complaint is can you send some of that snow to Michigan!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

We need it all 😬

[@Hondarider35]

I started looking at snowmobiles for sale because of watching your videos. Unfortunately I will have to trace to ride them. But they are so cheap new and used compared to the sxs I’m used to. I think I need to get one and travel. I’m currently in Kansas.

[@justinmcmillan2682]

Will be Intresting to see how it runs after break in

[@jeffreyd513]

The 9r is sick. Thing just sings so good.

[@Haggen_shredzz]

Love your content! keep it up and one thing, missing turbo? what if you put on silber turbo on the 9r would be insane!

[@577stensgard]

Would make more sense do put a big bore kit on a boost

[@Simcoe_Sledder]

Hell yeah Matt, love the unbiased comments from you, ride safe🤘🏼

[@rogergrant62]

I love skidoo but man you're a savage on a polaris 🤘. Can't wait to see you get more comfortable on it.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thanks!

[@kylehale9220]

I think you will really like that 9R for the trees. Question for you… I love the color blue you choose for the 9R. Is that the bright blue color on deviant inks color choices?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

It’s turquoise on their website! Looks so good

[@troylemens3550]

What ski stance did you set up? Center or Narrow?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Dealer put it narrow, I would centre it

[@AJV114]

Are you running linq mounts on this 900R so u can put your milwakee pack on it or are u running some other mounting system? ive added linq mounts too a couple polairis before but the customer wanted to be able to remove them so he could run his polairis acc. in other times, just wondering if there is an adaptor for this so i dont have too keep making Lakeside custom stuff....... Northwestern Ontario problems.......

[@dtracy03ss]

Some clutching and Breakin that should be awesome for a NA Motor Sled!

[@SteenslandMedia]

What does it rev out to? I was curious if they used any more rpm then the 850

[@R1Kyle]

Yes they do. The skidoo like about 8000 RPM max yet the polaris's like about 83 - 8400 max

[@russianassasin6548]

It revs out to 8500K

[@SteenslandMedia]

@@R1Kyle good to know cause I think stock polaris 850 is 8-8200

[@SteenslandMedia]

@@russianassasin6548 that’s pretty decent!

[@jiggyquinn5635]

Thank you, best of luck with both sleds.

[@RayFMak]

How many “oh shyt” moments have you had but were able to squeak out of them? On camera it looks like quite a few ✌🏻

[@alexseprish6822]

You don't think you'd miss the spoolie boy noises until there not there. Love the vids man keep up the good work! Maybe well see a snow bike vid on the channel at some point?🤣🤣 brc500 snow bike would be pretty cool and not loud and annoying like that 450, just a idea.

[@ak907silvers6]

The wrap looks beautiful Matt, nice job. Its definitely no boost, but seems to rev quickly. Hopefully she Holds up. The way you ride WIll be a good test for it! BTW, whatever sled you are on, seems to overperform More capable sleds man, Serious driver mod!!

[@MMikeHD3904]

Matt's back ,lets go

[@wesarmey1348]

Glad to see you ripping a 9r. That na motor is impressive to me with how quick it revs up. What lug are you running 2.75? Keep up the great content.

[@colinlarrabee402]

Should put a ggb mountain can on the 9r

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Fuck no

[@joshuamacdonald1885]

@@MuskokaFreerider Honest answer lol

[@colinlarrabee402]

@@MuskokaFreerider why

[@Ticdaniel]

Finally😍😍💪💪💪💪 damn what a nice sled the Rmk is

[@Evansautorepair]

Yes it reallyseems responsive no boog or anything it has to be so relaxing out there just you the sled the sunshine the snow

[@samvaill89]

Which sled is easier to work on it ? For maintnance and everyting ?

[@harlank1035]

Nice to see you on a Polaris great vid.

[@KTMGREG55]

The 9R seems to be way more nimble and wants to climb easier . If it had boost you’d be climbing up trees 😝😂👌

[@folms110]

I needed this exact vid. Trying to decide to order 9r or gen 5 turbo. Thanks!!!!

[@Sleddercurt]

When are you putting the backwoods spindles on the doo

[@tylercase3133]

Come to island park in Ashton in Idaho

[@logan6168]

Coming from Ontario Ik exacly what you mean by lake portages in the winter I was thinking the same thing btw the new 9r looks amazing 💪

[@masonchristianson2508]

what do u think about the skidoo vs polaris

[@i2rtw]

24:55 the 9R looks more nimble and light.

[@atikameg73]

It seemed there were a lot of times that you were looking to take a steeper line and the 9R wouldn't do it. Removing the tunnel bag looked way better.

[@hagenrobles3582]

Super stoked for ya!!!

[@Tahoe814]

Which sled do you like better.

[@BTHAlaska]

That blue looks sick!!!

[@TheElCanu]

are you gonna try TAIGA EKKO when it will be available ?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

It was supposed to be available long ago. I think electric will be cool if they can make it work

[@sambuvca22]

nice sled. how are you mounting the pack out to the machine? i want to mount one on my expedition extreem

[@drifter5682]

Sick looking ride

[@schultzpeakranch5501]

I own a 23 khaos show me the difference from the pro because I still see a slash tunnel on that bud

[@curtisbull1583]

Great video, great entertainment! Question, between the 9r and turbo CanAm, which would you recommend for a beginner to average riding, riding in your kinda terrain but on a lesser scale? Thanks

[@Fatonzzz]

Finally the video that was to provide some insight, and now I’m even more confused about what to do at snowcheck...lol.

[@Fatonzzz]

I went Boost Pro 165 and put an IBexx clutch kit in it. Bring on winter!

[@joedaddy3307]

What do use for camera ? Like full set up ?

[@jimputnam7539]

That looks like a blast!!

[@sickjohnson]

Wicked cool Matt, congrats!

[@marksokalski5241]

matt did you notice the world championship sleds hanging from the ceiling at the dealership you picked your 9r at? I really enjoyed you showing the splitscreen shot of the 9r and turbo r climbing similar lines keep up the amazing job. Do you know what rpm you where pulling on the 9r?

[@indyseven]

Matt, I just finished watching your video today and I don’t know what it is. I can’t quite put my finger on it but you were much more of a dynamic rider in today’s video than your last videos. Very entertaining today!!!😂 But seriously I love all of your content so please keep it up so I can live life vicariously through you.👍

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I’m not sure either but glad you enjoyed!

[@brianredban9393]

How much more dose the boost weight

[@chakii22]

This is wonderful, where Is this place?

[@tianjohan4633]

why not fully commited to turbo sleds? I really think you should enjoy (fully)mod(ded) sled life. NA sleds are bygone, especially for hi altitude riding like you do. And a bigger turbo, and fully modded one would bring you so much joy.

[@jeffkreviazuk6840]

Hi, is there not a break in period on the 9R? Do you have full power right off the bat?

[@defmc1]

No way does he have full power yet. All manufacturers have a break-in period that is electronically controlled.

[@finnoconnell7262]

Turbo that thing. It would be insane

[@big_ute]

I seriously debated snow checking a 9r but I want to wait till its a general offering before I get one, with 1st gens of anything theres usually kinks to work out. Should i not get one ill do the bikeman 900 kit or say fuck it and turbo my 850 axys. I started riding on an 08 nytro that got turbo'd and 174'rd so any sled I got was going to be an upgrade.