Mon February 28 2011, 10:43 PM
MX516Snowmobile questions / advice... What to get?
As most of you know, I recently relocated to anchorage... I've been couped up for about a month now and have come to the realization that I NÉED a sled! I was thinking a skidoo, 04-07' 6-800, 136-151. I want something that I can rip the trails and play in the fresh stuff... What's the best all around sled? Size? Brand?... I am sure I want the fwd sitting designs like the revs? What's the closest to moto?
Any help would be great!
Tone-show
Tue March 01 2011, 07:14 AM
Chaz82207' 800 rev 159"
Tue March 01 2011, 08:32 AM
David Rose SR.Ski Doo is the only way to go. My wife rides a 2007 600 REV 146. I ride a 2009 Summit X 800 XP 154.
Tue March 01 2011, 08:47 AM
MX516How many miles are "to many"...? I was thinking to keep it under 2k. Seen some with 15-1800 or so... As well as 3500 miles
Tue March 01 2011, 12:47 PM
David Rose SR.The 800 07 and older need the engine rebuilt at about 2500 miles. They fixed the problem in the 09 and newer 800. All years on the 600 seem to go 4000 miles. The 09 and newer 800 will 4000 miles also.
Mon March 14 2011, 01:16 AM
MX516Bought an adult owned 07 800 summit X model with fox shox and a bunch of extras, 1600 miles for 4300... Hope i did all right. Can't wit to rip it!
Looked at a few xp and polaris 08-09 But they looked beat for 7gs. Hope this 07 holds together
Mon March 14 2011, 05:55 AM
J MullYou'll like it.
Good deal too.
Hey I even got Aaron up yesterday on a sled
Tue March 15 2011, 01:14 PM
David Rose SR.Thats a nice machine
Mon March 21 2011, 01:30 AM
MX516Took her out for the maiden voyage this weekend... and I must admit that i think i can get used to it! We had a blast and saw some cool stuff. Even found plenty of powder to play in. We didnt even have to venture to far! Next weeks it Denali (after i find some new carbides, LOL!)
Tue March 22 2011, 01:19 AM
TRA-7421993 Yamaha Exciter (reeded model) 1.5"x136" track- Ahead of it's time as for ride position.. Best sled for the money bullet proof will go anywhere. I hear the new Yamahas are pigs..
Yep can't go wrong with the newer Skidoo's Ive rode the 600 and 800 alot both great sleds. Ski stance pressure seems critical on the setup.
I've owned proly 6 Polaris sleds didn't like any of them
although I did rent a new 600 last year west yellowstone that was real nice sled I climbed everything the 800 climbed and it sidehilled really well.
If I was in the sled market I "Think" I'd buy a new Cat. All the new cats I've ridden are pretty badass.