After riding for the last 5 years and not having the money to buy my own sled I am going to be buying my first sled this week. It is a 2014 Pro RMK 800. The sled has 800 miles on it. I am getting it for what I believe is a fair deal of $7500.00. I will be meeting the seller half way since we live 8 hours apart. I am looking for any suggestions on what I should look for or beware when it comes to this year/model. When it comes to riding the PROs are there any issues I should be aware of that I might want to address before I head out riding? I appreciate any and all advice.
2014 Pro RMK 800
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volcano buster
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I don't ride one, but I would check the A-arms for glue separation and any hints of bent metal in the tunnel around the foot wells.
I'm sure there are other things to look for, but those 2 things pop up for repair quite often on here.
I'm sure there are other things to look for, but those 2 things pop up for repair quite often on here.
As with any used sled purchase, check compression, suspension wear and bushings, along with track wear/condition. Pro specific would be any components that are bonded with adhesive and also check the tunnel/bulkhead for any kinks or bends, especially were they meet and around the footwell area.
All you really need to do on a '14 is replace the lower quickdrive sprocket bolt with a Grade 8 or (10.9) put a little locktite blue on it and torque to 38 ft/lbs. Everything else on the sled is made to ride. 8,100 to 8,200 is the sweet spot on the '14 whereas 8,000 rpm was the sweet spot on the '12.
Thank you for the advice. I am looking forward to getting the sled this week
