if you had a 2008 700 rmk with 2800 miles on it and happened to maybe have about $2500 to hide from the wife what upgrades would you do. Pistons are already on the list so i guess im down to about $2100. im an all around rider not much trail riding and im not dropping 50 foot cliffs (YET). Thanks for the input. OH and I definetly cant hide enough for a new pro since i know that would be the best choice
2008 700 rmk upgrade ideas
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Skinz air frame boards, pipe, can, clutching, and possibly a camo extreme track.
I've never ridden a RMK 700 so I can't comment on much, but from what I've seen those would be my first on the "to do" list.
I've never ridden a RMK 700 so I can't comment on much, but from what I've seen those would be my first on the "to do" list.
Upgrade your shocks, especially if they are the non-rebuildable type. My vote would be for Raptor shocks.
Go completely through the clutches (you need to get the power to the ground), check engine wear items like reeds, clean injectors, service/replace shocks, replace fuel filter, check wear points on rear skid. Do the important maintenance stuff before looking at adding new fluff.
What MORSNO said!
Tighten everything up.
Check the steering post plastic bushings, the tie rod ends, ball joints (top and bottom), inside/under the motor drag link ends...Also the bushings in the skis to the spindles.
Replace the fuel and oil filters.
Clean the injectors (I use witchhunter)
Pull the fuel tank and completely remove the pump and pickup assembly.. carefully inspect the lines/hoses for ANY wear or cracks... the ethanol in the gas these days is wreaking havoc with the hoses.
Carbides on the skis... replace if necessary.
Set your toe in and camber according to factory specs.
When you do the pistons... pull the engine... clean everything up well... inspect the throttle body boots and airbox. Check the bores carefully, get them re-plated if needed. I'm a fan of a quick hone.. but most shops don't have the diamond hone needed for this and/or get carried away and wear thru the plating.
Have the clutch balanced and gone through.. I've used Indy Specialties and have had great luck with Dan's work.
Replace the Jackshaft bearing. Check and replace if questionable the driveshaft bearings. Check the motor mounts. Check, very carefully, the throttle and oil-pump cables at both ends for fraying or wear... replace if any sign.
Rear suspension... Pull it out of the sled completely... disassemble and clean ALL the old grease out and check for worn parts...reassemble with new Redline CV-2 grease. (DO NOT use trailer bearing grease or other generic grease).
For the money.. invest in a good basic shock package, front and rear. Zero Pro shocks are a good bet... I'm also a big fan of the Walker Evans dual-rate-sprung clicker shocks front and rear on a budget.
A good front bumper is a great investment.
Then on to running boards with your budget and the shocks on the list.. I'd go for a set of powder-coated Better boards. Easy to install and work very well.
Tighten everything up.
Check the steering post plastic bushings, the tie rod ends, ball joints (top and bottom), inside/under the motor drag link ends...Also the bushings in the skis to the spindles.
Replace the fuel and oil filters.
Clean the injectors (I use witchhunter)
Pull the fuel tank and completely remove the pump and pickup assembly.. carefully inspect the lines/hoses for ANY wear or cracks... the ethanol in the gas these days is wreaking havoc with the hoses.
Carbides on the skis... replace if necessary.
Set your toe in and camber according to factory specs.
When you do the pistons... pull the engine... clean everything up well... inspect the throttle body boots and airbox. Check the bores carefully, get them re-plated if needed. I'm a fan of a quick hone.. but most shops don't have the diamond hone needed for this and/or get carried away and wear thru the plating.
Have the clutch balanced and gone through.. I've used Indy Specialties and have had great luck with Dan's work.
Replace the Jackshaft bearing. Check and replace if questionable the driveshaft bearings. Check the motor mounts. Check, very carefully, the throttle and oil-pump cables at both ends for fraying or wear... replace if any sign.
Rear suspension... Pull it out of the sled completely... disassemble and clean ALL the old grease out and check for worn parts...reassemble with new Redline CV-2 grease. (DO NOT use trailer bearing grease or other generic grease).
For the money.. invest in a good basic shock package, front and rear. Zero Pro shocks are a good bet... I'm also a big fan of the Walker Evans dual-rate-sprung clicker shocks front and rear on a budget.
A good front bumper is a great investment.
Then on to running boards with your budget and the shocks on the list.. I'd go for a set of powder-coated Better boards. Easy to install and work very well.
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Thanks everyone. I guess i shouldve put what i have already done to the sled. newer track last year so everything was nicely cleaned and greased with the redline. New jack shaft bearing. Completly rebuilt and balanced clutch with only 150 miles on it. repaced oil filter since i had the motor out for motor mount. replaced bushings in steering post and skiis. ive done most of the maintenance stuff since i start obsessing about now. i was wanting more power without a turbo, or ideas on staying on top of the powder better other than replacing my skills. I was thinking shocks whick are better ive heard the coil over any opinions. THANKS
I've had the same machine... loved it.
Power wise... not much that has been well thought out or gives a "bang for buck" kind of results... except for the full kit from SLP (pipe/can, Head mod, ECU reflash, Porting and clutching... About $1300 but you should be able to find a dealer on here that will give you a better price.
A 10 lb boosted 700 is a RIOT... IMO... the best boosted motor in the polaris lineup including the new PRO.
To get on top... The Timbersled skid with the basic floats... the coupling brings the track up parallel to the snow... hops on top better.
Power wise... not much that has been well thought out or gives a "bang for buck" kind of results... except for the full kit from SLP (pipe/can, Head mod, ECU reflash, Porting and clutching... About $1300 but you should be able to find a dealer on here that will give you a better price.
A 10 lb boosted 700 is a RIOT... IMO... the best boosted motor in the polaris lineup including the new PRO.
To get on top... The Timbersled skid with the basic floats... the coupling brings the track up parallel to the snow... hops on top better.
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