I am looking for a sled for the wife, she isnt aggressive but likes to have fun, we mostly boondock. Her last sled was a 2002 MC600 136 and she liked that. I was looking at a Phazer, but am worried it might not have enough power ( I dont know how it would compare to her old cat) so I was thinking about a turbo phazer. But how easy are they to ride (being a turbo) and how easy are they to adjust down, she doesnt want or need 140 horse, so I was thinking about 110 or so. I know someone will say just cause you have the power doesnt mean you have to use it, I know this, but it is more of a peace of mind if I could dial it down. Or is there a point where the turbo becomes useless if you go down to far. This option also works for me because then I have a decent back up sled, or one a friend could use. Anyways I am wanting some advice so thanks for all input.
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Nobody has any advice on a new Phazer?
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way too under powered and too heavy, waste of money if you dont plan to turbo it, she wont like it at all
BS; Spooled!
The Phazer is plenty of sled for most people. Doober we did the same change with my wife, she was riding a 600 MC and switched to the Phazer and she really likes it.
I would say the main thing is that; can you wife ride well or is she a fair rider? The riders ability to actually ride the sled has way more to how well the sled goes than the Horsepower.
The main advantage we got by switching is a good Dealer; the Arctic Cat dealers within 200 miles of us are Piss poor to total waste! The Yamaha Dealers are much better in this area. If you want to test the Arctic Cat service call their customer service line to the factory, it's a joke.. They tell to contact your local dealer Hell that's the reason i was calling in the first place.
The Phazer is a good sled but if you buy a used one make sure ALL the recals are done on it. The dealer we took ours to was great about getting them done and no cost to us. I was not used to this kind of service because we have owned Cats for many years.
The Phazer is plenty of sled for most people. Doober we did the same change with my wife, she was riding a 600 MC and switched to the Phazer and she really likes it.
I would say the main thing is that; can you wife ride well or is she a fair rider? The riders ability to actually ride the sled has way more to how well the sled goes than the Horsepower.
The main advantage we got by switching is a good Dealer; the Arctic Cat dealers within 200 miles of us are Piss poor to total waste! The Yamaha Dealers are much better in this area. If you want to test the Arctic Cat service call their customer service line to the factory, it's a joke.. They tell to contact your local dealer Hell that's the reason i was calling in the first place.
The Phazer is a good sled but if you buy a used one make sure ALL the recals are done on it. The dealer we took ours to was great about getting them done and no cost to us. I was not used to this kind of service because we have owned Cats for many years.
She is more of a casual rider, likes to "toodle" as she calls it and basically play on the flatter areas with some rolling hills. She had an older Phazer before her cat and was happy with the power of that, just not the track. The Cat was a good sled, but she would always ride at the speed where the power valves would just about kick in, but not really kick in. As a result I was always putting the cables back on the servo. Are the super charges adjustable fairly easy or are they a pain?
You might also look at the Polaris RMK 600, in the IQ chasis. Should be able to find one fairly cheap, and they seem to hold up really well. It's light, not too powerful, goes in the powder really well for it's size.
I rode the Phazer (stock) for a short ride....got stuck where I thought I shouldn't. But, I'm a big guy and that's a little track so I should have expected it. Boosted, I think it would be a different sled, though. Would LOVE to try one running max boost.
I rode the Phazer (stock) for a short ride....got stuck where I thought I shouldn't. But, I'm a big guy and that's a little track so I should have expected it. Boosted, I think it would be a different sled, though. Would LOVE to try one running max boost.
Spooled must not have read your post. Wife had a 2007 Phazer and that is the perfect sled for them. Electric start, bush button reverse, easy to ride,quiet and cheap to buy right now. Cant go wrong!
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