09 polaris rmk 155 back on flatland? Please help...

[coacholy]

I know there is alot of articles out there comparing these sleds but I haven't seen any comparing them back on flat land. I live in ND so all my riding is not in the mountains although that is what I love best. I go out west 3 times a year and the rest is back in ND ditch banging with a few trails mixed in. What do you recommend for me and why? The most I want to do is probably put a silencer and a clutch kit on it at most. I am debating between a 09 skidoo summit 146 or 154, or the 09 polaris rmk 155. What one is the easiest to convert from low elevation to high? I have been a polaris guy forever but thinking of switching... I want to buy one this weekend. Please advise.

 

[milehighassassin]

I can't imagine you would see an article comparing MOUNTAIN sleds in the flat land.

If you want advice, and want a sled to ride in both areas, get the Polaris Assault 146"

 

[Super B]

I ride my D8 155 in MN and out west. The only thing that really needs to be done before I go out west is changing the weights.

 

[donbrown]

All I can say is short track better for flat lake and long track better for mountains

 

[RandyS]

Coach, you hit my riding to a T....except I have never been to sled in mountains and not sure I will this year...wanted to buy some 144's for ditch and swamp riding and off trail...had 121's....good on trail, terrible on fields in knee deep snow....
Could not find good deal on 144's so went with 155's...nervous that the track will be too agressive and I will wear things out, but I have new weights, both sleds are cfi, and bought scratchers....no snow yet, so can't help you but I know this is what you are after...not just a 136 switchback....

 

[151Viper]

I have a 144 RMK and I think it is a good compromise for both scenarios. It is clutch weights only and go for both elevations. I am sure either brand in this length track would be great.

 

[polaris dude]

well, I would go with the 09 155 cuz i know those you don't gotta rejet for higher elevations . but i really don't think you even need to change the weights do you?

 

[Polarisdude5]

My brother put about 1100 trail miles on his RMK 155 without any problems. We went to go change out the slides this year and they still look like new. He runs the scratchers and all the stock wheels. When we went out west alls that had to be changed were the clutch weights which were a 10 minute job. His track is also in really good condition still. The trails we ride are in the U.P. His 155 is better handling on the trail than my 146 Assault and it dominates the Assault in the deep stuff.

A couple of our riding buddies ride Summit 146's and 154's. Both are great sleds as well. It really comes down to the dealership you buy from. Their Ski-Doo dealer gave the Summit guys all the necessary stuff for out west free of charge and installed it. And when we cam back the dealer switched it all back again. My brother and I's Polaris dealer did not do this for us.

Go to the dealer, whoever gives you the better deal, that's the sled you should buy. Customer service is everything!

 

[schmitt]

I would opt for the Assault 146. Im from Wi and ive rode my 900 rmk 151 and my dragon 155 and boy do they suck on the trail. If your out just for a nice joy ride they might be alright. I have a seprate 121 trail sled, but if I could only have one it would be the assault. Just my O2

 

[2007dragonman]

Sleds

I am the dealer in Herreid,sd and sell alot of polaris rmks to the ND area that ditch ride. just add the wheel kit and put the right weights in and they work great!!

 

[mod03rmk800]

If it was me, I would do the polaris with the idler wheel kit,scratchers down most of the time and some 10-66 weights for the flats with the slp can. Maybe throw on the high windshield and look into the F-bomb track mod and some better boards.

 

[sledneck_03]

I know there is alot of articles out there comparing these sleds but I haven't seen any comparing them back on flat land. I live in ND so all my riding is not in the mountains although that is what I love best. I go out west 3 times a year and the rest is back in ND ditch banging with a few trails mixed in. What do you recommend for me and why? The most I want to do is probably put a silencer and a clutch kit on it at most. I am debating between a 09 skidoo summit 146 or 154, or the 09 polaris rmk 155. What one is the easiest to convert from low elevation to high? I have been a polaris guy forever but thinking of switching... I want to buy one this weekend. Please advise.

i have a 155 700, and i live in sask. the main reason i got it is because we got enough snow some times that my 136 was a dog, only able to go 50-60 mph...

i find no limitations to it at all other than it dosent go faster than 90 mph, i dont ever trail ride, i just field and ditch ride and its perfect. Just remember you ride a long track basically anywhere other than tight twisty trails as quick as a short track but how much fun is that anyways. and you cant take a short track to the mountains to have some real fun.

 

[donbrown]

My brother put about 1100 trail miles on his RMK 155 without any problems. We went to go change out the slides this year and they still look like new. He runs the scratchers and all the stock wheels. When we went out west alls that had to be changed were the clutch weights which were a 10 minute job. His track is also in really good condition still. The trails we ride are in the U.P. His 155 is better handling on the trail than my 146 Assault and it dominates the Assault in the deep stuff.

A couple of our riding buddies ride Summit 146's and 154's. Both are great sleds as well. It really comes down to the dealership you buy from. Their Ski-Doo dealer gave the Summit guys all the necessary stuff for out west free of charge and installed it. And when we cam back the dealer switched it all back again. My brother and I's Polaris dealer did not do this for us.

Go to the dealer, whoever gives you the better deal, that's the sled you should buy. Customer service is everything!

Dealership support is really important.

 

[Sxrlar]

I live in Wisconsin, flatland central. I do most of my riding in the U.P. though (lake effect snow belts) currently have 5300 miles on my 07 RMK 600 155. Here at home if we have enough snow I trail ride all the time with it. Drop the scratchers and go. I run 62 gram weights, stock Switchback helix. When I go to Tog, I change the weights, jetting, drop the needle, and put the stock RMK helix back in. Easy peasy.

Hope this helps!

 

[RandyS]

i have a 155 700, and i live in sask. the main reason i got it is because we got enough snow some times that my 136 was a dog, only able to go 50-60 mph...

i find no limitations to it at all other than it dosent go faster than 90 mph, i dont ever trail ride, i just field and ditch ride and its perfect. Just remember you ride a long track basically anywhere other than tight twisty trails as quick as a short track but how much fun is that anyways. and you cant take a short track to the mountains to have some real fun.

sledneck....what weights are you running? what year is your 700?
The wheel kit they mention in this thread, are they on the 09's already or not?
I can't wait for snow here in Melfort to get this thing out.......I am like you and like the ditch and field vs. trail.....hope the 155's rock!

 

[coacholy]

I am the dealer in Herreid,sd and sell alot of polaris rmks to the ND area that ditch ride. just add the wheel kit and put the right weights in and they work great!!

What wheel kit? Add front wheels or rear wheels? Do you have the part # please.

 

[Polarisdude5]

If you are buying a 09-10 Base model RMK, the wheel kit is already included. You just have to buy scratchers. If you buy a Dragon model, sratchers are included but the wheel kit is not. I don't know the part # off hand.

 

[metallicat]

Also in ND and ride almost all in ND. cross country mostly. Had a shorttrack, to a 155 dragon to an assault and this year back to a dragon 155 for one reason only. I DID NOT like the way the 146 Assault handled compared to my 155's. i think the 155 is a very nimble and easy to ride sled. The assault problem, i believe for me, was the wider front end. i could not throw it around as easily. Trust me, i was worried about the long track too, but with the tipped rails, they handle and turn like a dream. And for those of you who think we don't need a long track in ND, we do get alot of snow and when you are gooing cross country there is CRP, stubble fields ect. with tons of nice powder where the 155 shines unbelieveably. if you are a strict trail rider it's a different story i guess, but i know exactly where you are coming from.

 

[Rick!]

I am the dealer in Herreid,sd and sell alot of polaris rmks to the ND area that ditch ride. just add the wheel kit and put the right weights in and they work great!!

Some years I don't even change the weights in 700 155's betwen mtns and flatland. Goes the same speed on the flat as heavier weights, just takes longer. Snappier in the ditches and a hoot to jump approaches. I would just add scratchers and the rail stifeners and call 'er good.

 

[RMK-King]

What weights and RPM do you flatlanders run in the 155 700s? I have 10-66 and was only hitting 7900 at 2000ft,wonder if I shouldnt drop to 10-64?