how do you you 1000 boys feel about your sled?

[sloppy2nds]

im contemplating purchasing a 1000rt, looking for some feedback, im used to and really love the 800/144 rev for mountain rididng and climbing and booning. so what should i do? stick with what i know or take the plunge?
-nick

 

[Nytroman]

I owned an '05 Rt 1000, and really liked it. The size and weight is very noticable, so you need to be an agressive rider to enjoy it. The torque is noticable, but climbs quite similiar to a 159 800. Either way it's a fun sled to ride, also it was very tough.

 

[philsummers21]

I own an 05 RT1000 and have yet to see an 800 climb with it. Once you get them clutched right they rock. Yes they are a bit heavier but if your an aggresive rider you will love it. i can only really feel the weight of it at the end of the day. BUT mine is now up for sale as i will be hoping to get the new 1000XP.

 

[ak_tinner]

I own an 05 RT1000 and have yet to see an 800 climb with it. Once you get them clutched right they rock. Yes they are a bit heavier but if your an aggresive rider you will love it. i can only really feel the weight of it at the end of the day. BUT mine is now up for sale as i will be hoping to get the new 1000XP.

1000XP ? is it a 2 stroke ?.......I just talked to Nick at AMDS and he said no new 1000 comming out ( maybe for 2010....2010 that sounds crazy !! )

Nick just talked about the 1200 4 stroke comming out. Please let me know if he is wrong. I would love to snowcheck a 09 XP 1000...... That would be a helluva sled !!!!

 

[NITROSKIDUDE]

1000XP ? is it a 2 stroke ?.......I just talked to Nick at AMDS and he said no new 1000 comming out ( maybe for 2010....2010 that sounds crazy !! )

Nick just talked about the 1200 4 stroke comming out. Please let me know if he is wrong. I would love to snowcheck a 09 XP 1000...... That would be a helluva sled !!!!

I agree with philsummer21, love it and my is getting anew top end in it this week, but it too is for sale with a 174 and steel sleeves in it with wiesco pistons.

Acorrding to my dealer, they should have a spring issue XP1000 next week, I will be keeping evryone updated!

 

[Fireline]

after a lot of work, I mean a serious amount of work it is the most powerful sled I have ever owned without opening up the internals of the motor. Pipes, clutching, Gearing way down and lots of time with a Synergy series boondocker box made mine flat out rip.

 

[philsummers21]

Yep rumor is that there will be a 1000XP. I figure ill try to sell mine now while there is still snow and if for some reason the 1000XP doesnt come out ill go with the 1200 and try a turbo.

 

[sixpack]

I put 50 miles on a RT1000 and thought it was a great sled. I would rather be on a RT over a 800 rev anytime. It was a bit of a handfull at low speed boondocking, but the power difference and how quick they get on the snow is a good trade. I am also only 160 lbs.

 

[sloppy2nds]

so what is a good setup? i ride at 10k and up and i too weigh 160 or so, probably 175 with gear. i just picked up an 05rt today, team secondary (ill check the helix tomorrow) and see whats in the primary too. both coolers were eliminated so only the tunnel cooler remains. 21 tooth top gear. wondering about the boyesen rage cages. and wondering about the boondocker programmer.

 

[philsummers21]

Ive been told that reeds on the RT1000 are not worth it. I have never tried them tho just going by friends that did. Biggest thing is clutching. The Hi alt head from bikeman seemed to help too. I dont think you need the Boonie box as much as we did when it first came out. Other then that id loose some weight and get some skis. MODS skis work well and get a Can.

 

[BankBuster]

Hi, if a 162", I'd consider a 20tooth top and go 15 plate for longer life. I like the mid-alt program,,,

 

[sloppy2nds]

heres what i know about my new rt or at least what ive been told. 21t top gear and stock bottom i assume (whatever that may be), holz front end kit and rear end kit, not sure about the weight loss with those kits, 8 inch billits and idlers, all plastic removed, rear cooler removed, bulkhead bypassed, vented like mad on the doors, prefilter on the intake box, remapped for high altitude 10k and up, not sure what can is on it, usi tripple threats with the shark fins.all else is stock. rode it 7 miles today in some sweet powder in an aspen grove. i was really impressed with its ability to not get stuck. the clutching isnt perfect but its not too shabby. pretty long beast but really feels the same as the 151/800. couldnt get it to really wheelie up a hill like i see in the pics some post. that would be sick. so let me break into my clutches tomorrow and get this tune show on the road. i ride at 10k and up. -nick

 

[krcox]

I had the 2005 RT 162 and just switched to the 2008 XP 163. The XP is a lot more agile, but it definitely does not have the power the 1000 had. I miss the 1000 on the big pulls - it was definitely/clearly/absolutely better. I like the XP better for trees and boondocking. The 1000 was better for Whistler, the XP is better for the Cascades. Yep - I'm from Seattle. I do appreciate the dig out with the XP, I can do it alone if I'm not too deep in. So, it's a weight to power trade off. Select you preferrence for your style and area of riding.

 

[Priest]

depens how strong you are I had RT and sold it after 1000mi and bought Rev 800 much finer sled compare to RT.

 

[Icedog]

The RT is a great mountain sled. It got a bad name out of the gate due to mapping/programming issues mostly. Talk to any GOOD dealer that is not trying to push you towards spending $10,000.00 on a new XP, and they will tell you that there is no reason for a poor running 1000SDI anymore. Anyone that says the clutching/gearing was junk etc....how many revs,xp's,M's,D's run stock clutching/gearing.

 

[sloppy2nds]

well i went out to vail pass today since that is the only place in summit county with a safe amount of snow. i logged 53 miles. its a bit long but i love it, its a monster. we were riding at least a foot of fresh on top of 2 feet of last weeks snow carving through tight trees. needless to say tree wells no longer scare me. got it stuck twice and getting it out was fairly easy, pack it out and get a buddy to pull the ski. got more face shots today than i have in the past 2 seasons. on climbs i was getting 7300-7400 on the tach and in the trees i was getting 7500 to 7700. i didnt get a chance to pull the clutches apart or check the gearing and drivers since i awoke to no fresh snow over night and s reasonably sunny sky. couldnt pass it up, i had to ride it. so tonight its in the garage thawing out and tomorrow night ill pull it apart for inspection.

oh how much oil do these things burn. i used almost none compared to the 800 experience ive had. it was alarming but never got hot or made any odd sounds (i think). the gage says it used nearly a full tank of gas too.

 

[FireCaptain]

Really like mine.... Totally stock other than a can, hood vents and I removed the luggage rack and tail light and replaced with a small 6" LED.

Wednesday I was riding with a guy that has a brand new Polaris RMK 700; he got stuck so we dug.... the sled was kind of on it's side so when it came time to try and go, I was in a position to ride it out of the hole we had created. To make a long story short, once I got it going, i was blown away at how "gutless" it felt. My RT pulls SO, SO much harder. The 'Laris just did not seem to have any poop at all.

I am a very happy RT 162 owner. No major issues. Lovin it.

Later....

FireCaptain

 

[ucandooit]

I rode a buddies 06 1000 RT. He had a 151" track on it. Rode it one day in Stewart in the trees when my 07 let me down. Sure notice the extra weight of the RT over the Rev, but that massive torque is sure to put a smile on your face. If you get one, get a 162, as the 151 is too short, and it will dig a grave like no other.

 

[BankBuster]

adjust the clickers to alteast show 7800 on tach,,, should be much better on climbs

 

[On a Doo]

I love mine. I weigh 210 and boondocking is NOT a problem, once you learn to use your body wieght and the flipper juice it floats well!
Goin out to Sicamous tomorrow for a 2 dayer
Its been puking all day today, gotta look for my snorkel lol
Bankbuster I'll see if the little kitty's will follow me into the deep this weekend lol