is a 155 to long for trail\ditch riding

[team909]

looking at either buying a 01 summit 700 144 or a 01 summit X 800 155..which do you think would be a better U.P. sled\ditch banger

also does anyone know if there would be a big difference in fuel consumption.

which sled would you buy? for this riding style

the 800 is less money but the 7 is mint!

ps: not looking to set a highmark so keep that in mind

team909

 

[cubby]

How many miles on both?

 

[team909]

the 700 has 2200 and the 8 has alittle over 3500

 

[cubby]

Depends on what has been done to both of them based on the motor. Has either of them had motor work or stock. I think I would go with the 800 just because you may not need that extra 100cc but you know sooner or later it will come in handy.

 

[nmmiles]

I ride in the U.P. of Michigan and run a 151" 975 RMK. Never had a problem with it in the trails. The studded 121s trail sleds are going to hook up a little better but your not going to notice that drastically. I would go with the 155 800 and never look back.

my .02

Nolan

 

[PooSlinger]

For running in the U.P. you don't need more than a 700, and a 155 is pretty long for the trail ride. That's what I have. My 136 was a million times better on the trail than my 155 is, although my EZ Ryde doesn't have tipped up rails.

And if the snow is set up, you can still trench a 155 in the U.P. but it really doesn't give you a big advantage for most of the boondocking up there. I have a 155 cause I like to go west, and I wish for those times I had more HP. But in the U.P. I have plenty of power and a little more track than I need. YMMV

 

[Snoclo]

01' 2.52 pitch/155" 2.86 pitch

back to your original ?question?. Ditch riding-not ideal, but Dooable.
A 155" will work, given you have plenty of snow for cooling & lubrication for the slides.
! 155" on a 01' ?, are sure it isn't a 151"/159" or even a 156".
Just asking because of the year, versus the driver pitch for that year.

 

[diamonddave]

IMO the 155 track length is the best overall length.. if I can only afford or am allowed only one sled!

 

[team909]

snoclo your right its a 151'

 

[deboer]

I would go with the 800 155" just because it's bigger and has a longer track. also how deep of lugs are on the 155? and also when have they had a new motor put in because if they havnt i would say it proble about time for both

 

[xpspenziv]

01 151

i have a 01 and it came w/151,but if you put a mountain machines freedom axle two kit on it you can go up to 156,you have the stock adjustment plus three inches from the off set brackets,8 in wheels sits just past the rails.no extentions needed,16-156-2.25 8t avids,good luck, oh i happen to have a brand new kit w/8in 8 spoke wheels all in the unopened packaging,pm if interested.