MY 2015 RMK SNOWCHECK!! WOW... WHAT A SLED!!

[clamlake600]

I know the way it should be, but He said belt drive. Which confused me even more...because than it really makes no sense...and you had to order the assault to get chaincase...I'm going back there tomorrow to straighten them out...

 

[rugbynitro]

I know the way it should be, but He said belt drive. Which confused me even more...because than it really makes no sense...and you had to order the assault to get chaincase...I'm going back there tomorrow to straighten them out...

Good Luck!! How did it turn out?

 

[rugbynitro]

I just snow checked this bad boy today. Mountainhorse put the logic together and I just had to pull the trigger.

The 15 RMK Hybrid Assault " The Cooler Running, More Metal, Less Glue, Chain Case Driven And 3.3% Heavier Polaris Mountain Sled."

Thanks, AP.

 

[clamlake600]

Good Luck!! How did it turn out?

The dealer actually called me back yesterday, and said we are good to go! They don't sell many mountain sleds so he wanted to look into it deeper. He was very surprised what Eric had built! Thought it was a killer sled and deal.. 10560 with 4 yr warranty and all the goodies my 13 pro will be sad, but she will have to deal with it..

 

[Reg2view]

You may have gotten a different aftermarket warranty, but the 15 has a 3yr ESC as part of snowcheck, which overlaps the first year B-2-B factory warranty, FWIW. At least that's what they currently post in the fine print. The 3yr ESC isn't added on to the 1yr OEM. In 14, the snowcheck was a 4yr ESC. Same fine print. Still, killer price for what you got, compared to 11-14.

 

[MDEVO]

Has anyone been able to confirm actual bar heights between the "Low & High" Pro Tapers?

What is the dimension, and where does it come from...post or bars?

 

[mountainhorse]

For the record... The "Low Rise" handlebars that are optional, from the factory during SnowCheck, on the 2015 RMK/Pro/Assault are 1" (one inch) shorter than the "High Rise" Handlebars on the 2015's.

The High-Rise handlebars on the 2015 RMK/PRO/Assault are identical to the Pro-Taper bars on the 2011-2014 PRO-RMK/Assaults.
















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[freak485]

So on the standard model you get pro taper bars. And the "pro" controls for the lights hand warmers not the block on the handle bars?

how much does the starter weight 25 lbs?

And i have not riding anything with the quick drive, can you feel that big of a difference in how responsive it is in the throttle and how it handles?

 

[mountainhorse]

Yes.. On the snowcheck ONLY... the Std. RMK comes with the PRO Tapers and the console mounted switches, "Cyclone" master-cylinder (same as PRO RMK)...

Starter is probably about 25 lbs with the stock battery ... You could easily drop 6-8lbs with a lightweight battery.

I've ridden both QuickDrive and Chaincase sleds back to back... There is a BARELY perceivable, to me, difference in the two... I'd bet that after a full day of hard-core boondocking that you may feel a little less fatigued.

For me... the chaincase gets the "nod" because of the availablily of the front cooler and the extra robustness that the chaincase has... There is a reason that the assault (RMSHA designee) gets a chain drove and not the QuickDrive.

In defense of the QD... We really have not heard much of issues with the 2014's... and believe me.... If they were out there.. this forum would put them under the magnifying glass.... IMO, the 2014's with QD's are more refined and evolved than the 2013's.






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[maxitout77]

MH, do you know, or can you ask Polaris what the weight difference is between the std RMK and the Pro?

I would imagine it would be within 10-15lbs?? Assuming they were apples to apples. IE No extra wheels, etc.

 

[mountainhorse]

I've asked ... no answer.

With the same shocks, a-arms, and handlebars...on both... The difference will be less than in the past.


My guess is the same as yours...

the CF rear bumper, CF overstructure, and Quick Drive and no front cooler...accounts for a little.

IMO...The amount of ice and snow that the front cooler sheds is worth it's own weight penalty.





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[Butta]

This is exactly what might be costing me some cash this year in upgrading my '12 PRO RMK. I really don't NEED a new sled, but to get the warranty, extra cooler, 163" track, assault type shocks (all around, I understand!!), etc etc, for much less than other years....plus, a "golden ticket", for use IN THE EVENT that Polaris comes out with something game changing in the next couple years.....

Wow, great deal, great sled. Confirmed with my dealer today on the options/price. I imagine I'll be snowchecking it. Trying to decide between the black/red color and the white/red.....or maybe white/orange. Decisions decisions....

 

[Reg2view]

Even Poo is gonna be surprised how many of these they're gonna sell, non Pros, 163s and 155s. Gonna entice lots to upgrade there year of rmk, plus used sleds are hot.

 

[savagecanuck]

Going by the 2015 brochure its 18 lbs difference from a pro to an RMK. With the tunnel coating and front cooler its going to hold less snow.

 

[MitchB]

The snowcheck RMK 163 with front cooler seems to be a popular choice. Let's hear comments on which you ordered, RMK or PRO, and why?

 

[TRS]

The snowcheck RMK 163 with front cooler seems to be a popular choice. Let's hear comments on which you ordered, RMK or PRO, and why?

RMK.......chaincase

 

[Indy_500]

RMK 800 155. Front cooler, chaincase, no carbon fiber overstructure or bumper, and price. All plusses in my mind. Can't forget steel driveshaft.

 

[Rising]

RMK 800 155, aka scandinavian beast

 

[fastmnstealth]

-163 RMK, ES, clickers, bags.

-Sold my 2012 155 Assault that had '13 upgrades (seat, boards).

-Reason to go new: front cooler, warranty, shocks. freebies, golden ticket

 

[Butta]

-163 RMK, ES, clickers, bags.

-Sold my 2012 155 Assault that had '13 upgrades (seat, boards).

-Reason to go new: front cooler, warranty, shocks. freebies, golden ticket

^^ Ditto!!!