If I can't find an M8, should a go with a M1 instead? Or keep looking?

[GlennRMK]

Also, the 09 M1000 sno pro 162 I rode had a y-pipe and can and my M8 has a can. Both had powder pro skis, so setup was nearly identical. The M1000 has more grunt for sure and the power is a lot different then the Dragon. The Dragon feels like it revs fast and pulls but has no low end torque. IMO the M8 feels stronger off the bottom.

IMO, the 09 M8 is more flickable then then the 09 Dragon (spent a bunch of time on my buddies 09 163). However, I think the Dragon is easier to throw around then the M1000. The same buddy that has the Dragon had an 07 M1000 and he likes the Dragon a lot better in the handling respect.

I personally would rather ride the Dragon then the M1000. However I do think that the M1000 is more nimble then most of the older or competitive chassis.

To me, its not very much fun to ride a snowmobile that isn't easy to manuever in the powder.

I really hated the old 1M chassis and the REV. Its like riding a tank.

Just my 2 cents worth.

You can call the dealer at 406-388-1313 and see what they say about selling it over the border. I have no idea how that works.

Also, there is a 2010 M8 Sno Pro 153 on ebay for 10k and its in Minnesota I think.

 

[600xc4me]

Also, the 09 M1000 sno pro 162 I rode had a y-pipe and can and my M8 has a can. Both had powder pro skis, so setup was nearly identical. The M1000 has more grunt for sure and the power is a lot different then the Dragon. The Dragon feels like it revs fast and pulls but has no low end torque. IMO the M8 feels stronger off the bottom.

IMO, the 09 M8 is more flickable then then the 09 Dragon (spent a bunch of time on my buddies 09 163). However, I think the Dragon is easier to throw around then the M1000. The same buddy that has the Dragon had an 07 M1000 and he likes the Dragon a lot better in the handling respect.

I personally would rather ride the Dragon then the M1000. However I do think that the M1000 is more nimble then most of the older or competitive chassis.

To me, its not very much fun to ride a snowmobile that isn't easy to manuever in the powder.

I really hated the old 1M chassis and the REV. Its like riding a tank.

Just my 2 cents worth.

You can call the dealer at 406-388-1313 and see what they say about selling it over the border. I have no idea how that works.

Also, there is a 2010 M8 Sno Pro 153 on ebay for 10k and its in Minnesota I think.

Great comparison thanks. The 09 dragon throws over even easier than my 08 does, due to a new style sway bar, but I love how mine handles. I can throw it over on set snow, like a trail and turn around like that, instead of backing up and what ever, that's what I love about it. You can carve on grass if that's what floats your boat. lol I don't want to give up to much of that, as in the powder like you said having a sled you can really move around on and just thinking you want to turn and it turns is so nice. That I don't want to give up. Big reason why I want to ride the 1000 first is just that.

I always loved my dragons power, with pretty much stock suspension setup it will get on the bumper from flat ground and stay there for up on 200' if you want. Yet stays planted when climbing unless you want the skis up, then you jerk your bars up and up she comes, love that. How does the M8 compare in that area? I'm not about pulling the skis all day, but it keeps it fun when you can't climb, side hill and boondock every day.

Thanks for that number, I'll save it for when buying time comes. Dad bought a sled off of ebay two years back, worked pretty well, besides that the shipping driver, "lost" the certificate or origin that it comes with new fro the factory, so we almost couldn't get it over the boarder. Thinking the driver was hoping to take it home. lol

 

[WyoBoy1000]

the feel of weight can be in the suspension if its not setup properly, the 09 m8 vs the 09 m1000 stock the weight is within 20lbs, take a 20lbs weight and have someone drop it in a m8 when your not looking and you'll never know. the m1000 also feels heavier on harder snow because it hard to keep ahold of. If you ride a m1000 you don't feel the weight diff. only a power loss. if you ride a m8 you feel it or think you do. The 09 D8 did feel very flickable to me and was quite impressed until I got back on my m1 and and was letting off the throttle in the same place the d8 had enough and just kept going, kinda deceiving was my thought.

 

[knuts82]

There are some smokin deals on 09 M8 and M1000 sleds on ebay right now from Sauk Center Minn. They have a 09 m1000 153 for $8499 a 162 for $8699 brand new, 09 m8 153 for $7799 and a few others including some snopros you should check out there store.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Arct...ZViewItemQQptZSnowmobiles?hash=item5637a0156e

 

[600xc4me]

the feel of weight can be in the suspension if its not setup properly, the 09 m8 vs the 09 m1000 stock the weight is within 20lbs, take a 20lbs weight and have someone drop it in a m8 when your not looking and you'll never know. the m1000 also feels heavier on harder snow because it hard to keep ahold of. If you ride a m1000 you don't feel the weight diff. only a power loss. if you ride a m8 you feel it or think you do. The 09 D8 did feel very flickable to me and was quite impressed until I got back on my m1 and and was letting off the throttle in the same place the d8 had enough and just kept going, kinda deceiving was my thought.

That's true enough yeah. My thought's without ever having ridden one is, it feels heavier because it's a beast. I man if you have that kind of torque I would think it's harder to keep a handle on. Making it feel heavy. But that's my un educated guess. I love the dragon chassis, just wish they made a motor that was as lovable as the chassis is.

There are some smokin deals on 09 M8 and M1000 sleds on ebay right now from Sauk Center Minn. They have a 09 m1000 153 for $8499 a 162 for $8699 brand new, 09 m8 153 for $7799 and a few others including some snopros you should check out there store.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Arct...ZViewItemQQptZSnowmobiles?hash=item5637a0156e

Sweet thanks. Those are some insane prices, coming from canada that is un real cheap. I'm just not sure now if I'll be able to buy one at all this winter. The guy who wanted mine isn't calling me back, so I'm thinking he has backed out. But o well. I guess wait and see. Looking at the add now though, they "can not a will not ship to anyone out of the US" So it's a no go. That's what most US dealers say.

 

[yamaha/arctic cat]

NEW 2009 m1000 SNO PROS $9999.00+GST

Red deer powersports in red deer ab has the m1000 sno pros for $10,498.95 tax incl.

 

[WyoBoy1000]

If the D8 had a motor and lost some weight it would be a good sled

 

[600xc4me]

If the D8 had a motor and lost some weight it would be a good sled

Agreed yep. Took it for a run today, and man it's a fun sled while it's working! Just wish it would keep working.

Red deer powersports in red deer ab has the m1000 sno pros for $10,498.95 tax incl.

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Sick that's the cheapest I have seen now. But I still can't act on it till mine sells...