As title states. I would be switching from a 2007 rmk 600 to a 2012-2013 pro ride 600 (package still to be determined). I do about 60% on trail and 40% off. Shocks to me dont matter as the sled would get a kit from carls for the skid and fox float 2 on the front (or the ones off of my current rmk if they fit, save some cash since mine only have 1600 miles on them). Running scratchers isnt a problem for me but we do usually have alot of snow on the trails. Thanks, pm me if you need more info.
600 pro or base model?
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Smoother maybe a bit, but if you are changing your stock shocks thats a non issue. Also the standard is only 9 pounds heavier than the pro model. If you ride 60% on trail I'd save yourself some $$, get better cooling with the standard, and swap your stock shocks over.
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550iq
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For me, I am with ak on this one. It all comes down to spending another $1,000 up front or not. There may be a few pounds saved with the Pro model - less wheels, hollowed out jackshaft, drilled brake disc, etc. If you are not committed to 100% powder, also consider the 144" version and stash even more money in your pocket (my choice). Then you can retrack to the cool 1.352" Assault SB track, you have a better seat, etc. Throw you money and take your chances - and all are good. Remember that all the 600 RMKs get the new 600 engine based on the 011 800 engine - some say in the 130hp range - can't wait.
If it is I'm the 130hp range it is close to the power of the 800, a pipe and can and it would be. It is truly sad how low the power numbers on the Polaris 800 has been ever since 2007.140-150 HP in a class where the competition is 160+? Am I the only one who thinks this?
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550iq
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Sorry, but one cannot bring up 800's in a 600 thread as there is a whole lot more going on here than stated power rates. 600's and 800's are not close to being the same even though "numbers" may say so. You run 600's because, like me, you hit your rev-limiter at about 130hp, with any more horsepower (and torque) being wasted.
I agree that there is power being wasted. But I am getting at that it is sad that every other 800 in its bracket that it is roughly 20-15hp less. Thats besides the point. Now what would be the best shocks? I am thing the fox float evol conversions i have on my current rmk or picking up some evol x's. Any other in-put?
if you're going to switch out the suspension, and ride 60% on trail, get the base model. you'll probably like having the controls on the bars better anyway.
i've yet to see this "15-20 hp" gap show... so I wouldn't feel so bad for Polaris. I would feel bad that the others can't make their 163hp 800 embarass the pro...
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soo get the std RMK. i think it'll fit your needs just fine. Depends what kind of powder you ride in for the 40% of the time that'll swing your decision between the 144 and 155
i've yet to see this "15-20 hp" gap show... so I wouldn't feel so bad for Polaris. I would feel bad that the others can't make their 163hp 800 embarass the pro...
.02soo get the std RMK. i think it'll fit your needs just fine. Depends what kind of powder you ride in for the 40% of the time that'll swing your decision between the 144 and 155
if you're going to switch out the suspension, and ride 60% on trail, get the base model. you'll probably like having the controls on the bars better anyway.
i've yet to see this "15-20 hp" gap show... so I wouldn't feel so bad for Polaris. I would feel bad that the others can't make their 163hp 800 embarass the pro...
soo get the std RMK. i think it'll fit your needs just fine. Depends what kind of powder you ride in for the 40% of the time that'll swing your decision between the 144 and 155
Lol, agreed. But the 40% I ride in is usually super deep (usually 3-5 feet) is when I start hitting the powder.
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How would the base model shocks do on the trail. I'm looking at one for my wife as well. She rides 80% trails and occasionally a powder or spring snow day on the mountain. She is coming off a stock 06' M7. We had a chance to ride a 2012 pro 600 last week and it was really nice. I'm thinking the base model 155 with the extra cooler and wheels , ES and bars might be a great choice. I just don't wanna regret not getting the pro. If you were mainly riding trails which would you want in stock form?
The shock/suspension package is calibrated mostly for snow and so-so for trail. In general, the black shocks will be a bit softer softer for the rough stuff. So, on hard square edged stuff, the FT may bottom, and the IFS sometimes, not unlike the Pro's FT shock. In other words, if your wife like to hit the throttle in the junk, she may not be too thrilled about the ride. You have one adjustment screw on the rear track shock for compression only but if your wife is light, you may not touch it. Will the base sled do ok on groomed trails? For sure. Will it do ok on rough trails and really rutty single track. Probably not so good - it depends on your wife's riding style. The black shocks do just fine for my wife but she is below the curve a little for female mountain types.
If you want the PRO chassis in an RMK... but hit the trails more than off trail, but still want a VERY capable machine... ... the 144 with the Torsion spring skid will give you a better ride than the coilover skid....IMO and in the opinion of the RMK-team engineers.
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