2005 rmk 900 questions

[donbrown]

Thanks mtnhorse. The 900 is bone stock, as is my 600. I know I can get at least 3000.00 for my machine this year, but if I wait it will really decline in value. Plus it is approaching 3000miles and I would like to upgrade before I have to put any money into it. So you think the dragon would be the way to go, I will strongly consider your advise. My only problem is that I am on a budget of around $5000.00 probablly not enough for a dragon.

Maybe you could get some 700 head set and port it.

Your sled should beat stock 700's and keep up with 800's.

You could do this for under a $1000 (not including labor.)

 

[knoba]

900 rmk

I would take an M7 over a 700 dragon any day.this time of year you should be able to get an 06 m7 in good shape for $3500 or less.

 

[NDRMK]

I ride a 05 900 RMK & a 09 800 Assault both good sleds, but the 900 needed $2000 of parts to make it a nice ride! I did not like it bone stock. 800 great out of the box. Rode a 700 rmk also great out of the box. I would look for a used 700 or 800 or boost/turbo/enlarge your 600! My 2 cents!

I had to put on skis,intake,Fox shocks, belts, heavier sway bar, vents, ice scratchers and remove radiator before my 900 came together, but still like my 800's handling much better! Just a much lighter sled!

Good Luck whatever sled you choose!

 

[rodw7c]

2005 900 151"

I have a bone stock 2005 900 151 I bought it in march I did put 300 miles on it before the snow melted. I have decided to sell it i'm not a wrench. It has 900 miles runs great all updates are done I need to get 3000.00 for it. if any one is interested call or email me. I'am located in central Utah

Rod 801-367-8182
rodw7c@yahoo.com

 

[AbominableSnowman]

900 rmk vs m7

smoothdawg, I think this is a rider issue, not a sled problem. i have a bone stock 900 RMK and my buddy has an m7. i can kick his can all the way from here to breakfast. Maybe you need to practice... ( :

 

[76FOMOCO]

smoothdawg, I think this is a rider issue, not a sled problem. i have a bone stock 900 RMK and my buddy has an m7. i can kick his can all the way from here to breakfast. Maybe you need to practice... ( :

the M7 is an over achiever for a 7 by a long ways but 200 cc is hard to make up for, something had to be wrong with the 900.

 

[smoothdawg]

Snowman, I would have to disagree with you there. The marks up the hill were side by side [5 ft. apart]. Probably not the best rider to hop on a sled for sure, but the results were what they were. Once again not bashing just giving some real world results.

 

[burried]

dont buy it

trust me dont buy it they nose dive sooo bad i poured tons of money on mine and i hate it i got nitrous on it still hate it. get an 800 spend the money and enjoy riding

 

[switchback]

Like others said the 900 is a stump puller and will run with the best of them when set up right. I had allot of fun on my 900 you do have to keep a close eye on some small things to keep it on par nothing huge but still not a sled you can stick in the garage after it has 1000 miles on it and ride weekend after weekend without opening the hood.

I would take a hard look at a good Dragon 700 if you can they don't have the power but are more of a pull the rope and go.

With that said if you do go with a 900 there are plenty of us that are willing to help you out along the way with any questions you may have.

X2. Had an '05 that I spent some time & money on and had a ton of fun with it. SNOW JW & SLP were tons of help getting it dialed in.

 

[rydrhard]

900 rocks!

I agree with you all. I own an 06' and I currently have 3200 miles with the orginal engine. Yes, i've had my share of bad luck, but once it's setup. No one can hang with me, and there a blast to ride. Again, with proper setup and attention to maintanance these sleds run awesome. I'm all about 5'5" and only 150 pounds and I throw this machine around like a rage doll. Can't wiat to ride again.