Mm / rmk

[UMGlasgow]

Alright I know everyone hates this or that threads, including myself really, except when in need. Anyways, sold my sleds last year for a bike, and decided there's no way I can go without sleddin, so I'm buying one of these this week and I was just wondering what people think about it. Can get a 2001 Mountain Max 700 with a 151, pipes, gears, and typical set-up. Or a 2003 RMK 700 with a 151, pipe, airbox, team clutches, again typical setup. They are both average mileage sleds with right around 2,400 and in great shape. I'm just curious if everyone thinks the edge chassis and weight, etc. of the RMK is worth 800 dollars more than the MM. I know and understand most of the pro's/con's of each. Just having a hard time deciding whether that extra 800 to play round with is worth it or not... Anything helps. Thanks and sorry again!

 

[Ollie]

The rmk will have a better chassis and handle better.
I would pay the extra 800.

 

[thefullmonte]

I'm going to have to vote for the RMK. The Edge chassis worked really well and the 700 motor runs strong. A real pull and go sled.
The Yami's just weren't the best deep snow sled in those years. The sled was heavy and the chassis didn't work real well. Some may disagree, but I've seen heavily modded MM's that just didn't perform with stock RMK's. The triple is a very smooth engine. And made good hp, but it adds considerable weight as well. Yamaha eventually, called it a crossover sled and not a real mountain machine.

 

[polaris800xcr]

Do you want to have to work on the sled? If you want to fix it every other weekend buy the polaris. If you just want to ride it each and every weekend and not work on it buy the Yamaha. I dont think there is anyone out there that can argue the difference in reliability. And the RMK isent going to out perform the yamaha by much. So I guess it just depends on what you are looking for.

 

[moyiesledhead]

Gotta love the sound of those Yammi triples! I could listen to that all day!

 

[KFD070]

I have 2 of the MM 700s, both factory stock, and I really like them....but, true that they are not the greatest deep snow(24" plus) sled. True, they are a bit heavy. As for reliability they are tops among the triples for fuel mileage and longevity. My sled tech has been in the business for over 20 years and he said he used to have 2 of the MM 700s and he wishes he never got rid of them. In his opinion, the best sled to date that Yammi ever built.
I also love the sound of the triple when you wind it up. With a bar riser you can handle them from the standing position very nicely. New skis really help a lot as well. A new set of Powder Pros made an "Unbelievable" difference on and off the trails.
No disrespect to the Polaris. Lots of guys here in Western Canada have em and really like them. My personal choice however, would be the Yammi.

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[theultrarider]

Had both. They both have their place. Like the others have said, the mm engine will still run when the rest of the sled is dead and burried. The single best mod to the mm is to remove the rear transfer rods completely and install mountian perforances strap kit in it's place! It uncouples the rear skid and makes it handle very similar to the extra-lite in the rmks!!! 2nd is to throw away that trench digging pos track that they come with and put a poo track under it. After I did those mods and a few more, I really like that mm...The strap kit is a $50 mod and you can pick up a used poo track pretty cheap. Hope this helps you.

 

[UMGlasgow]

The Yami already has some simmons' skis and a camoplast 151 track and bar risers... The 151 obviously making it better in deep snow than stock... Just can't make a final decision whether the better handling would be worth it... Oh yeah, the RMK also has a camoplast 156" track on it, team secondary, and some risers, etc... We do about 80% of our riding off-trail(only riding trails to get to our spots), it is mostly boondocking through trees and some climbing...

 

[theultrarider]

I love my Polaris's but I would have to think hard on that choice. If budget is tight I'd probably get the Yami. They are bullet proof and the big money mods are already done to it. It will burn half the fuel that the Poo will as well. Make sure to do the transfer rod delete kit if you go with the Yami. Cheap, handles better, and lose about 7 lbs!

 

[thefullmonte]

The Yami already has some simmons' skis and a camoplast 151 track and bar risers... The 151 obviously making it better in deep snow than stock... Just can't make a final decision whether the better handling would be worth it... Oh yeah, the RMK also has a camoplast 156" track on it, team secondary, and some risers, etc... We do about 80% of our riding off-trail(only riding trails to get to our spots), it is mostly boondocking through trees and some climbing...

I still think go for the polaris if it's in good shape. The 700 was flawless and very dependable. I've seen thousands spent on those yami's with aftermarket tunnels and tracks and still not work as good. I'm not badmouthing at all. As stated, each has it's place. For what you like to do, I think you would be pretty dissapointed in the yami. Especially, when the polaris was great right out of the box. Yes, I've ridden both.
2003 was the year snowest mag named the 800 rmk the biggest baddest mountain masher ever! The chassis really worked good.
Used to ride with some guys in the bighorns. Again, no offense, but we got to a point where we just didn't want to ride with those MM's. They were constantly stuck. Trenched straight down so the skis were pointed skyward. We would pull up right next to them on the rmk's and only be a few inches in the snow.
They were great riding trail sleds and fun if you did an occasional off trail excursion. Not the best if you spend 80% of your time in the trees and deep snow. I had die hard Yamaha friends that switched to Polaris because of the Yamaha's of those years. Again, please don't think I'm bashing on Yamaha. A question was asked and I've had experience with both.

 

[800poodragon]

If you are riding powder 80% of the time I would definately go with the polaris..

 

[knee deep in it]

how tal are you? The Polaris needs a handlebar riser. You can put a 2" on it without changing the cables but a 6" riser need extended throttle and brake lines. Great mod for this machine.

a 2003 700 RMK c/w a 156 track, 6" riser, SLP pipe, and Boss seat is just about as good a machine as you can buy new. They were the best sled of their era and some simple mods make them still an excellent sled to ride.

 

[UMGlasgow]

Well I am right at 6'1" and I had plans on bars anyways.... Here is exactly what's done to the machines since I didn't specify. The RMK has a 156" Camoplast track, Elkholm tunnel, Single SLP pipe, SLP airbox, Team Secondary clutch, two wheel kit in back, 2" bar riser, lower gearing, and stock skis with newer carbides... The MM has a 151" Camoplast track, triple aaen pipes, 6" or so of risers, and simmon's skis. Either one I bought my first plans after cleaning them up etc. was to get some aftermarket bars and risers that I felt each needed and look around for a lightweight seat. If I get the RMK I am going to get a new set of ski's and put either XCR or SKS shocks on the front(claimed a lot more travel and better setup). If I get the MM I would like to put on a set of Viper shocks, because they are supposed to be wore out and then just some norm. little upgrades after that... Thanks again for all the input guys!

 

[Scott]

There is a reason the MM is less...they are harder to sell. LOL

Tell the RMK seller that you've got a line on a MM for 800 less....ask him if he'll meet it.

 

[justadude]

exactly! You must bartar!!

There is a reason the MM is less...they are harder to sell. LOL

Tell the RMK seller that you've got a line on a MM for 800 less....ask him if he'll meet it.

 

[happyfast79]

gota love the edge and the liberty 700 is a great engine