2011 RMK PRO 155

[kygreen229]

Question for you guys. Thinking about buyin a 11' PRO 155 with 2,100 miles on it. It was a trade in from an older gentleman that rode trails with it with his "custom" scratchers that threw a lot of snow up in the tunnel. Anyhow main question is being a 2011 with 2,000 miles on it will I be looking at a top end soon more than likely?

Its a good deal seems like for basically $7995.

Thanks!
Kyle

 

[rotax]

DO a top end on it, preferably someones 'fix'.

I wouldn't put Polaris junk back in it.

 

[whoisthatguy]

Since that crankcase is prone to cracking around the pistions, it has been mentioned that the entire engine should be exchanged for a 2013 unit.

 

[kygreen229]

Entire engine should be swapped for a 2013?? That doesn't sound very promissing at all haha. I have never heard of this on the PRO's before...

 

[LoudHandle]

Buy it and send the engine to Indy Dan for the long rod upgrade and not have to think about it again for another 5000+ miles.

 

[Murph]

My experience with my 2011 Pro, I also have a 2012 Pro.

This summer I pulled my 2011 apart at 2600 miles.

Like you I read, saw, and heard all the horror stories and was prepared for the worst. In some ways I was hoping to find problems since my sled has a four year warranty.

My cylinders were ROUND. My taper was .0004" and .0005". Totally acceptable. My pistons were NOT cracked and looked ok other than blowby and they had collapsed .003"-- to be expected in my opinion at 2600 miles of HARD mountain riding in deep snow and breaking trail.

That deal could be good, or it could be a disaster-- the Pros are really sensitive to how they are treated. I have PERSONAL experience with three Pros at 2900 miles, 2000 miles, 1600 miles.

I'm not wearing Polaris blinders, just relaying MY experience.

 

[kygreen229]

Thanks for your replies. I popped the engine compartment and looked around. It was super clean. If I move any further with this I want to do a compression test on it just for that piece of mind also.

Sled is clean, no rips that I saw etc. I think the story holds true that it was just mainly ridden on the trails to get to his cabin. He welded little metal plates to the scratchers to throw more snow on the track and tunnel. Seems like the guy took action for what he was doing with it.

 

[trackvs2wheels]

Check primary clutch components...at that many miles it's probably due for weights, springs, rollers, bushings...all of which can be about $450 to have the clutch gone through...

To be honest with you, I'd find a 2012 with like 900 miles on it or so and purchase that sled for right around the $9k mark if you can find one...in my opinion you're money ahead with this route...

Just my $0.02.

 

[Deucer]

Thanks for your replies. I popped the engine compartment and looked around. It was super clean. If I move any further with this I want to do a compression test on it just for that piece of mind also.

Sled is clean, no rips that I saw etc. I think the story holds true that it was just mainly ridden on the trails to get to his cabin. He welded little metal plates to the scratchers to throw more snow on the track and tunnel. Seems like the guy took action for what he was doing with it.

Now that it is out of warranty, I would tell the seller that I would buy it only if it was pulled down, and inspected and a fresh top end with RKTech pistons or PMS "FIX".

$8000 is a little high if it has not been refreshed on the top end.

If there is nothing wrong, like cracks in the cylinder skirts, a fresh top end would be $800 or so installed.

If you buy it and find out later that the cylinder has cracked, $4500 or more for a new engine.

I personally would not buy it unless it has been pulled down and inspected. No matter how hard it has been ridden.

These Pros are not as bad as the dragons for breaking pistons and cylinder skirts but after one of my riding partners dragon go through 4 engines, it makes me a believer in Warranty and inpection of the top end.

D

 

[reldridg]

That price seems a little steep. Last year when I was looking for a used pro I was able to get a 2012 with new motor for $6800, and there were a ton of 2011s right in that price range.

Especially if you are looking at doing a new top end with a fix kit get it for $1k less.

 

[seth25]

Now that it is out of warranty, I would tell the seller that I would buy it only if it was pulled down, and inspected and a fresh top end with RKTech pistons or PMS "FIX".

$8000 is a little high if it has not been refreshed on the top end.

If there is nothing wrong, like cracks in the cylinder skirts, a fresh top end would be $800 or so installed.

D

So you are recommending that the seller spend $800 to "fix" the engine or no deal??

Don't get me wrong, I understand and agree that there are problems with some engines, but it seems that some are going a little overboard.

 

[Vfrtrader]

ksl.com has Pro's for better prices.

 

[Murph]

Geezus! You are some tight wadded buyers....

You guys are demanding $6000 with a new top end.....hell why don't you ask for a new diesel truck thrown in so you can get it to the mountain.

Welcome to the Amazon/ WalMartification of America....

Ok....rant over

 

[LoudHandle]

Geezus! You are some tight wadded buyers....

Welcome to the Amazon/ WalMartification of America....

Very true statement, many in America would rather buy disposable crap and throw it away than spend just a few dollars more get a quality product and have it last a lifetime. It is your choices people that decide how much quality goes into the product. If you will purchase crap for nearly the same price point as the quality product why would the manufacture make a quality product? The cheap azz sheet wins every time because they know you will break it and buy the same thing again and again and again........ Rather than actually saving money by buying the quality product once.


Idiots!......................................................Rant over...........Back to Topic

 

[knifedge]

--It may run ok but you have been warned. Quite literally, the motor could drop a skirt the next time you drive it off the trailer, an unfortunate reality of the OEM CFI motors Polaris continues to build.

imo

 

[Deucer]

So you are recommending that the seller spend $800 to "fix" the engine or no deal??

Don't get me wrong, I understand and agree that there are problems with some engines, but it seems that some are going a little overboard.

The sled is not worth $8000 without a fresh top end. Trade in price is around $6500.
$8000 with a fresh rebuild for $800 paid by seller would be a fair buy.

If the guy desided to buy without inspection or top end. Then it blows the engine. Then what? PO'd buyer. No warranty, no engine, no money.

Seller should inspect and rebuild before he sells it, for his own sake as well as the buyer.

Or sell it for used trade in price.

D

 

[kygreen229]

Thanks for all your guys opinions. I highly regard forums and people that have been through this stuff. I use them all the time for my truck as well.

This sled is from a local dealer...Carls Cycle here in Boise. I know the folks there pretty well but they are trying to sell something so...

For $200 they also offer a 1 year warranty on powertrain and everything.

On NADA..which is what dealers use for the most part this sled retails for over 8k. now the miles knock it down a bit I understand.

 

[builder801]

Don't do it

look here before you make your decision !! http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321062 (and) http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312006

 

[kygreen229]

I've been doing some more searching here after work. Seems you can find 11' Pros for any where between $7700-$8500 depending on miles. I dont think this one is to far off but could use a couple hundred off.

We'll see what happens

Kyle

 

[reldridg]

Kyle,

If you like the sled and feel the price is right, then the price is right. I would negotiate for them to toss in at least the 1 year warranty to give you piece of mind, or offer them $7500 including warranty and see what they say.

After the snow in town today you will want to get it up to the hills this weekend I am sure.