revct1 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hi all, I’m looking at a new sled for next year and I need some feedback. I had a 2010 4 stroke GSX1200. I had issues with the air shock and with reverse not always working properly. Now I’m looking at a 2013 Renegade 1200 4 stroke which will have mechanical reverse. I’ve never had one and I heard that they may be difficult to use or have problems of their own. Anyone heard of any problems with the mechanical reverse and also how much strength does it take to get it into reverse? Thanks, Sandi :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) My Rental 1200s have all had the mechanical reverse.... easy to use and not too hard to engage, if you remember.... They have all made me look like an idiot, you stop...hit the button on the bars... wait for a few seconds for it to spin the motor backwards and gas it a little to back up... then apoligize for bumping into your brothers sled and flip the lever by your right knee and backup. Also Thank Jack for blowing the belt, it made the rest of the trip much nicer with the new belt installed. Who knew all the vibrations were from the belt... Later Gutz Edited March 6, 2012 by MrGutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 id go with the mechanical reverse my self on a 1200 way less prone to having a prob it very easy to go in and out the ones that are hard to go in are not adjusted right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Also Thank Jack for blowing the belt, it made the rest of the trip much nicer with the new belt installed. Who knew all the vibrations were from the belt... Later Gutz Not a problem Gutz. If you ever have a motor with a vibration in it, I can probably fix that too. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 id go with the mechanical reverse my self on a 1200 way less prone to having a prob it very easy to go in and out the ones that are hard to go in are not adjusted right that's what I heard, all you had to do is add more oil to the chaincase and they worked fine. AND don't overtighten the chain. GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled Dog Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Mine works fine. 2800 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 that's what I heard, all you had to do is add more oil to the chaincase and they worked fine. AND don't overtighten the chain. GutZ yup snug chain 500 ml oil and 18 thousands clearance for the handle and it works perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Mine works fine. 2800 miles. Hi Sled Dog. Is your reverse mechanical or push button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled Dog Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hi Sled Dog. Is your reverse mechanical or push button? That would be helpful wouldn't it!!!! Its mechanical. 2012 Renegade X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 That would be helpful wouldn't it!!!! Its mechanical. 2012 Renegade X. 4 strokes are all mechanical. 2 smokes reverse motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Yes 4 strokes are mechanical but Ski Doo has electrically actuated reverse as well as good ole hand operated reverse that's what recct2 is asking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Yes on the chain, , yes on the handle clearance. If you do very long WOT, like in miles, 500ml will puke some out. Also the lever pulls much easier if the drive belt is not too tight. yup snug chain 500 ml oil and 18 thousands clearance for the handle and it works perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Yes 4 strokes are mechanical but Ski Doo has electrically actuated reverse as well as good ole hand operated reverse that's what recct2 is asking about One of the GSX's has electric reverse engagement. I believe it is the SE we ride with a manual and electric in our group and both have been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have the mechanical reverse on mine and had the handle broke where it hooks to the linkage. There was likely 9500 miles on the sled at that point, so it had been used many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks to all who answered my query. And a special thanks to 182ray for clarifying what I was asking. It looks like the mechanical reverse has won out. If I don't like it I can always give the sled to Jack to ride and take his 800 etec. Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganRev Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Sandi, are you and Jack both ordering new ones? I really liked the ride on Jacks renegade on the trails. How many miles did you and Jack ride this year? I know it was alot,lol. Best of luck, tell Jack hi, Dave Edited March 16, 2012 by MichiganRev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Hi Dave, I am the only one getting a new sled. Jack likes his renegade too much to get rid of it this year. So he talked me into a renegade, but I'm getting the four stroke. We had a great year of riding, saw a lot of people, went to most all the places we wanted to and totaled around 6,000 miles. Hope you have a great summer and we look forward to riding with you next year. Sandi & Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks to all who answered my query. And a special thanks to 182ray for clarifying what I was asking. It looks like the mechanical reverse has won out. If I don't like it I can always give the sled to Jack to ride and take his 800 etec. Sandi What I would do for my wife if she couldn't decide between mechanical or electrical would be to buy her one of both & let her decide! Jack your welcome in advance for this insightful suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 That would be a good idea because I would get a new sled too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 9000 miles on elec reverse, has never missed. Riding buddy has mechanical, and some issues and broken broken handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinx Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have a 2012 Reneegede 1200. I only have 1300 miles on it,but have had no issues with anything. The older 1200's (2009s) had issues with a spring in the reverse. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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