i just got back from McCall all i can say is that sled rocks it was right with my friends d800 ..............i did notice in the real fluff it did loose a bit but after rideing my friends 800 i think its the track that new track is the shizz......................i guess i shouldn't have called it a fat chick it got even up above goose lake about 400 feet from the top she track caught something under the snow and she piched me into a tree caught a branch with my shoulder jerked me off the sled and it stoped on another tree......
Let's hear from the 600 RMK guy's & gals!
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i think i might just keep it the way it is for the rest of the season and get the BMP head over the summer. we'll see though, the xp is starting to get a little more attention
An 800 Dragon is only 3 lbs heavier than a 600 RMK according to Polaris.
What is it about the 600 that makes it any easier to ride than the bigger sleds? I could see the advantage if it was lighter, but looking at the 155's, all the 600/700/800 are within a few pounds of each other.
Aren't these all the same basic chassis & engine block with just different shocks, displacement & clutching for different models?
I'm not pissing on the 600's. Just really trying to understand some of the comments here on how they're so much easier to ride, sidehill, flick around, etc.
What is it about the 600 that makes it any easier to ride than the bigger sleds? I could see the advantage if it was lighter, but looking at the 155's, all the 600/700/800 are within a few pounds of each other.
Aren't these all the same basic chassis & engine block with just different shocks, displacement & clutching for different models?
I'm not pissing on the 600's. Just really trying to understand some of the comments here on how they're so much easier to ride, sidehill, flick around, etc.
Just the age old misconception that it is lighter because it is smaller displacement. You are right, they are all in the exact same chassis and wieght differences are minimal. Normally you don't feel that extra power boondocking. Put them head to head on a steep climb and the power will be obvious. My buddies '07 600 155 has it all over my old 800 edge in the pow. Point them uphill and he just sits and watches the 800 stomp him. The feel of the 600 vs the d7 and d8 should be very very similar.
I think it is the power to weight ratio and the acceleration is similar to the road vehicles I drive.
Because of the common feel there is more confidence when I ride a 600 vs. a larger sled.
Even though I know my large sled can work circles around it in powder but the 600 is highly manageable.
I've got an 07 600 RMK 155 and love the way it rides and handles. It's a dream to ride.
My wife has an 08 700 RMK 155, essentially the same sled with a bigger motor, yet it feels like a totally different sled when I ride it.
My wife has an 08 700 RMK 155, essentially the same sled with a bigger motor, yet it feels like a totally different sled when I ride it.
My little 600 in the race chassis works awesome. As soon as I get the clutching figured out, it will put the hurtin' on some of the bigger sleds.
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live2ride
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Didnt know there were this many small bore owners around. And look, no women have responded yet!
Rob.
HAHA, cuz we ride 800's
I like my RMK 6XX - good balanced sled.
I'm going to try out the M6 this coming weekend to see how I like it. I'm sure it will be a blast. If its as good as the RMK, i will be happy.
I'm going to try out the M6 this coming weekend to see how I like it. I'm sure it will be a blast. If its as good as the RMK, i will be happy.
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live2ride
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You had to be the first didnt you??? Been there done that. Wanted something a little more challenging....... Anyone can pull the trigger on an 800!
Would you have expected anything different from me?
Speaking of been there done that.........can you say Yamaha Phazer, XLT, 700 RMK, 340 Enticer.....need I go on....haha!!!! Glad to see you back in the sport Rob, could not believe that you quit who can do that?
I have an 07 600 HO with SLP pipe, SLP air box, can, reeds. I love it!
144 or 155
How much of a difference do the two track lengths make.
Im new to sledding and I want the most versatile track length.
Im in the mountains of BC, will a 144 be long enough to play in the powder. I wont be into much hill climbing for the first season (I think).
How much of a difference do the two track lengths make.
Im new to sledding and I want the most versatile track length.
Im in the mountains of BC, will a 144 be long enough to play in the powder. I wont be into much hill climbing for the first season (I think).
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Trenchmaster
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I bought an 07 RMK 600 144" carb model for the wife (for me really) and love it. It won't go were my 800 Dragon 163" will but is much easier to ride. I think the biggest difference is lower amount of torque which makes it so much easier to pull over on it's side. The Dragon is a much more focused mountain sled, were as the 600 is more fun all around. If we go out ditch riding around home I'll take the 600 any day.
