Is an 2002 polaris rmk 700 a good all around sled for alaska

[rideAK]

Im thinking about buying a 2002 polaris rmk 700. It has a 144" track and has around 2000 miles and costs 2500 dollars. If any of you owned one before or know anything about them let me know.


thanks in advance

 

[rev440alaska]

dont waste your money on a sled. Its not snowing this year

 

[I'LL WIN]

If it's in decent shape that is a great sled for the price rsange.

 

[theultrarider]

Im thinking about buying a 2002 polaris rmk 700. It has a 144" track and has around 2000 miles and costs 2500 dollars. If any of you owned one before or know anything about them let me know.


thanks in advance

Alot of guys on here are going to tell you that you need the latest and greatest mouse trap. Sure, we would all love that. Truth be told most of us have had edge chassis sleds at one time and some of us still do. They were considered the best of all time when they were new. They still do handle very well and are extremely durable. The 700 motor is bulletproof and will get you anywhere you really need to be. For that price with those miles, if the sled is in decent shape would be a great sled for someone wanting to get out on a budget. You will be hard pressed to come up with a better sled in that price range!

 

[icr]

that was my first mountain sled, rode it for 5 years slowly modding it as I went. I'd recommend one and can give you a good starting point for set up if you buy one.

 

[deere1]

Buy it. I doubt you will be sorry. Easy to ride and work on. Although with the 700 you probably won't be working on it too much. $2500 sounds like a good price.

 

[AKboondocker]

I had one. It was a great sled with good power and very reliable overall. One thing I would check is around the base of the cylinders for small hairline cracks around where they bolt to the bottom end. Mine as well as two others I know have cracked around those studs. Hard to see if the jugs are dirty, but worth cleaning them off a bit to have a closer look. Cant go wrong with the price. Id buy it if everything looks ok.

 

[nojoke]

I used to have the same year, same model. Sled would do anything you needed it to. I still wouldnt mind having it to compliment my shorty on a deep day.

 

[the_dougdangerak]

Sounds like a good deal to me. I have some nitrous for it if your interested.

 

[rev440alaska]

buy a jet ski instead. the lakes will be open all year with this warm weather.

 

[AK800RMK151]

Good all around sled. my dad had one put 2500 miles on it without a problem one.

 

[Midge907]

I had a 03' w/ a 144. Great all around sled, and I could hit the trails harder on it then I can my 08'. Ran awesome for the 2500 miles I had on it, after it got sold the guy siezed the motor. I have my hunches why.

 

[HYFLYR]

I had one as well, the ve 144 700 and loved it. I put 2k miles on it in a year and my pops has it now with well over 5k miles and still running strong. I think thats a good price for a great running sled, you wont be dissapointed.

 

[nuckinfuts]

Those are great sleds like the rest said, still I think 2500 is a bit high for a 2000 mi sled. Waive 2Gs in his face cash and see if he bites. Good luck.

 

[Clayton]

I used to have the same year, same model.

I have the same sled same model sitting at home. Great sled with plenty of power. Never had any issues other than ones I caused. I've been letting friends and family ride it for the last couple of years. Think I'll sell it this winter to (help) pay for the new cat.

 

[AKRMK05]

First sled I ever bought and I still have it and it still ripps.

 

[rideAK]

thanks for all the information guys, it already got sold though but thers gonna be more good deals to come around

 

[Midge907]

thanks for all the information guys, it already got sold though but thers gonna be more good deals to come around

There will be plenty more for sale, its best to figure out your budget and narrow down what sled you want to buy, then go find it.

 

[akpowderhound]

I have the same sled same model sitting at home. Great sled with plenty of power. Never had any issues other than ones I caused. I've been letting friends and family ride it for the last couple of years. Think I'll sell it this winter to (help) pay for the new cat.

Agh, that was a good sled! Kinda miss that ol beast. I sold it to him with around 2500 miles and not one major problem. The exhaust bellows in the 02s needed to be changed over to a newer style. How many miles do you have on it now clayton? Did the front end lift kit work well on the trails? They are a great sled for the money these days. Miss my ol 02

 

[Clayton]

I've got somewhere north of 4k...haven't been on it in a while. I did have to do a rebuild though. Got the clutches rebuilt by ERPAC, that thing really hooks up well. I think it was quicker out of the hole than my '08 700. Got the fronts rebuilt and put some WE in the rear. That sled served me well for my first 2 years back in AK. I've been debating selling it or parting it and saving the 700 for a IQR next year. That engine runs so good its hard to part with.