Why? The yellow guys already have one and it screws up all the time. What is wrong with turning a key? Keep it simple.

 

I have one on my sled. I push the key to the right. 🤣

 

Its not a miss.

 

And I definitely have not heard that it is something that has been talked a lot about..Anywhere. Turn the key. If you want a push a button, buy a donkey skidoo. And there if your sled doesn't start, you can wrap a rope or a strap around the primary clutch to start it. Or spend an extra $600 to put a pull start in it which should've been in it the whole goddamn
Time

 

I had to start a buddy's doo several times last year. The best part is putting that clutch cover on while its running....

 

I think it is a very interesting and good question! My input is: I feel that it is very intuitive as it is. I own a Matryx and a Catalyst and haven't had an issue mixing the starting procedure(button/key) between the 2 different sleds. Again, just my 02c…

-John

 

I truly don’t understand the want or need for a push button start on a Polaris. I could see the argument on the pre Matryx chassis, where the key is up by the gauge. But on the Matryx it’s so user friendly with the key on the panel below the bars, key in and turn 7s comes on, then one more turn sled fires and good to go. I’d much rather do that then turn the key then push the button on the bars. What’s the Benefit?

 

I wasn’t thinking about turning a key and then pushing a button, just push a button to start. But I didn’t think about having to power up the 7s separately if you didn’t want to start the sled. That makes it a little more complicated.

 

There is/was an option within the 7S to have security code setup with digital wrench, which when set to ON, only allows engine rpm to hit 3500, if I'm remembering correctly.
I'm not sure if this feature is still there, but it's rarely ever mentioned by Polaris.

 

There is/was an option within the 7S to have security code setup with digital wrench, which when set to ON, only allows engine rpm to hit 3500, if I'm remembering correctly.
I'm not sure if this feature is still there, but it's rarely ever mentioned by Polaris.

It's still there. It seems complicated to use. Which for anti theft, that's good. But annoying to use. Could be very useful for summer storage though.


The key just makes the most sense.

 

I turn my key to the right and nothing happens? What should I check first?

 

Well played. No need to look for your mancards. There still there.

 

Can't understand the love affair with pushbutton. Added complexity, something else to add cost and failure rate.

 

For me, it would be not having to worry about or find the key…. Like all the trucks these days- keyless entry and push button start…. Would you go back to having to get out your key all the time…. I wouldn’t. I would definitely put a tether on for security.

 

They key stays in my sleds when they are in the garage. It's also not like we need to unlock any doors on these things.

Polaris would have to implement one of 4 things to make a push button secure.

1. A key and a push button. Which is a lot more motions than we have now to start up a sled.

2. A programmable tether like skidoo. But you still have to keep track of it and pull it out and hook it up to the sled in the same location as your key would be. A spare isn't cheap either. Polaris gives you a spare. And making a 3rd spare is easy.

3. A proximity device on the sled and a wireless key fob. That's going to cost more. A spare won't be cheap. And if they are like some cars where you can start it without the key inside you can drive away just fine and when you shut if off you can't start it because you don't have the fob. Lol cars are a lot better about that nowadays. But it still happens.

4. No key, no fob, no tether. Polaris fully utilizes the security code feature that already exists on sleds. The sled can start, but won't rev past 3500 rpm until you enter the code. But then you have to go through more motions to ride the sled. Push the button, enter the code.

Every single way you still have to reach your hand out to push the button. Currently you have to reach your hand out and twist. Not much different! I really don't get why push button is such a big thing on people's minds. I don't want more complexity. A cheap key is just fine.

 

I like the fob idea because it could double as an electronic tether.
I already saw where some aftermarket offered that and i like the idea of having a tether without hooking up a cable.
The other reason I like it is I wouldnt have to watch people let there sleds idle and overheat when they walk away🤣

 

If I carried a purse it's a great idea, I'm constantly paranoid of sending the fob for my truck through the wash. When home I would rather just leave the key in the truck ready to go. Bad idea for trucks.🛻

 

You would just leave the fob in your coat or pants pocket when snowmobiling.Seems pretty simple to me.

 

yea i think it would be easier and less problems with a pull cord as we have done since evolution of the sled

 

I leave the key in my sleds all the time. It’s there right now. The only time it comes out is possibly at a lunch stop and that’s rare. I usually just throw my gloves over it and walk away.
As mentioned, you don’t need a key to steal a Polaris. If someone wants it they can just pop the side panel, unplug the harness and pull the cord. It’s gone.

I personally don’t want a fob to loose or have a battery die on it in the middle of nowhere.

Or better yet start the sled with the fob nearby like in the console of your truck and ride off without it. That would be a bad day, although the unplugged harness would get you home I guess

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. I’ll stick with the key

 

Give credit to BRP - DESS worked well for me with an occasional hiccup, and has been a very successful theft deterrent for them.

When I ran Doos, sometimes four of them in the stable, I had the MPEMs programmed for every DESS key - any key could start any of the four. I also had an extra that never left my pocket.

A DESS-like solution, with the ability to fire up the PIDD/7S and enter a secure code in case of key loss or function, would not be a bad solution. You'd get push button on top of it.

I think Poo still only has five different key cuts (Arctic Cats used to have only two, maybe they still do). FWIW.

 

Give credit to BRP - DESS worked well for me with an occasional hiccup, and has been a very successful theft deterrent for them.

When I ran Doos, sometimes four of them in the stable, I had the MPEMs programmed for every DESS key - any key could start any of the four. I also had an extra that never left my pocket.

A DESS-like solution, with the ability to fire up the PIDD/7S and enter a secure code in case of key loss or function, would not be a bad solution. You'd get push button on top of it.

I think Poo still only has five different key cuts (Arctic Cats used to have only two, maybe they still do). FWIW.

Your thinking of the old Polaris key system. Axys chassis to current they changed the key system. You can't even buy a spare key from the dealership that will work. You can only buy a blank and have to go somewhere else to have it copied. People thought the numbers on they key got them a cut key that will work, but they just get a blank. So if you don't have a key already, you need to replace the ignition which comes with a new key.

I had to order a few key blanks for people when I worked at the dealership, and some had to replace the entire ignition.

Currently the ignition with a new key is $130. And it's different than most sxs and ATVs too.

 

I'm waiting for someone to say they want auto start so they don't have to go out in the cold to warm their sled up.

 

I already have one of those.. it's the least hung over person at camp... Get your asses out there and get them started

 

Had remote start on MY07 FST Cruiser. The handwarmers were cozy and the engine oil warmed up, to keep that turbo lubricated.

 

Change out the switch to a push button switch. Shouldn’t be hard to do

 

That’s pretty much what I was thinking of doing. Add a tether for some security.

The whole truck example was just an example of something that has been convienent that is push button. I don’t want a fob either, just a button

 

Simple car remote start would be fairly easy to install.

 

I would love it if someone developed a system to detect the jackass that's about to fly around the blind corner on my side of the trail.

 

Helmet mounted camera facing rear that shows on 7s.

 

At this rate the MX style helmet guys will be wearing Google goggles. Lol

I'll stick to the old fashioned zero power, no cable, seeing behind me devices. They call them, mirrors.

 

If you look at the new Polaris Military sleds, they mention keyless start - someone needs to figure out the microfiche and share it

Otherwise this might be an option?? Not sure how it would function if battery is dead and you needed to pull start it? Wonder how that would work for any available push start button a person can find on Amazon if battery is dead???

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Hence why I ponied up the $200 for the Doo' manual labor pull starter. That and some of my extra garage time to make it work. I'm surprised they just don't have a pull start standard. That Etec engine pulls over so easily compared to the 800's of my Arctic cats and 900.