13 Hour road trip today. It was worth it

[Polarisjunkie]

I can now say I've officially joined this part of the forum. After several years of financial hardship and riding a 10 year old sled with all my riding partners on new M-8's and Pro RMK's. My 03 800RMK 159 used to be the trail breaker, last year I was the one they broke trail for. I've stayed away from letting myself ride any of my buddies machines because I knew I'd want one even more than I already did.
Last week my wife landed a job after being a stay at home Mom for the past few years and the refinance of the house went thru the numbers looked good enough for me to get a new ride. Applied for a loan last week and was approved. I've been like a little kid waiting for Christmas for today, drove almost 600 miles round trip, left at 7am and got home just before 8 tonight with my new toy. Now just waiting for my "Retrobution" wrap kit to get mailed to me so it'll be a little more "custom"
Now watch after getting 435 inches last year it probably won't snow here now.....

 

[Cascade Addiction]

NICE

Congrats!!! Looks like you already got snow!!

 

[mickyd32]

congrats

 

[akrevrider]

PJ,

Congrats on the new sled it will look awsome with the wrap kit on it.

My new Pro will be at the dealer next week and I'm really stoked too.

 

[GoBigParts]

You are in for a treat. You'll love that sled.

 

[meathooker]

Going from and 03 to that is going to be like learning to ride all over again !

Congrats!

 

[Steelman]

Congrat's good looking sled. I'm picking the same thing up tomorrow morning. I cannot wait for the day to get over. LOL

 

[Snodawg]

Going from and 03 to that is going to be like learning to ride all over again !

Congrats!

There is alot of truth to that statement. You will be falling over alot at first, but once you get the hang of it, watch out, you'll have a blast. Congrats!

 

[NewfieBullet1973]

 

[bkpa]

What is on the outer edge of the running boards?

 

[beans]

What is on the outer edge of the running boards?

That is the packaging foam....all pros have it. Some dealers leave it on to protect the rails until delivery.

 

[AndrettiDog]

That is the packaging foam....all pros have it. Some dealers leave it on to protect the rails until delivery.

Or to protect your shins! That stuff is razor sharp! I hope it doesn't slice up Klim gear too.

 

[Excalibur]

Awesome! You will enjoy it. It will feel different at first. Post up some picts of that wrap. i think it will look great!

 

[volcano buster]

What is on the outer edge of the running boards?

Dock bumpers, since the Pro's float so well!

 

[AaronBND]

What is on the outer edge of the running boards?

Has nothing to do with protecting the running boards or your shins........ It's to protect your cover from shredding on them if you run a cover on it.

Aaron

 

[Chris the sled guy]

Rode one at the end of last season they handle great. You won't stop smiling all season. Unless a tree jumps in front of you...

 

[steepndeep800]

congrats on waiting for the right timing and doing what you needed to so you could get by first. They say good things come to those who wait so congrats to you in many ways!!!

 

[AKRMK25]

That is great! Perhaps I'll run across you when I hit Thompson's this year. I wish my new sled was sitting in the back of my truck, still waiting for that call from the dealer! Congrats on the new ride.

 

[Oregonsledder]

Going from and 03 to that is going to be like learning to ride all over again !

Congrats!

Nope... I went throught the exact same thing a year ago. I had an 03 800 VE 159 and then a 12 PRO. It took this old feller a couple of rides to feel pretty much at home. Enjoy!

 

[wellfed777]

Awesome !!! a refi and two income house hold gonna be a good winter
oh the sled will be sweet too !