I am new to this forum and to snowmobiling. I have ridden in the past but never owned a sled of my own. I always own something motorized so I know I can handle a large sled. Sorry if this is in the wrong topic area!
I have the oppurtunity to get a 2000 polaris rmk 800 with 151" track with 1900 miles on it for $1500 in great shape. I have written the rmk 800 off due to crank issues but they are readily available and well within my price range. Are the odds of this sled's crank bearing going out really high? My other option is a 2000 yamaha mtn max 700 with 2500 miles on it 151" track, great shape. But I have to travel 5 hrs to get it! It's $1200. My biggest concern is reliability! Being my first sled I'd rather ride than wrench. Any info would be grately appreciated! I really don't want to travel because I work alot and have 3 young kids!
I have the oppurtunity to get a 2000 polaris rmk 800 with 151" track with 1900 miles on it for $1500 in great shape. I have written the rmk 800 off due to crank issues but they are readily available and well within my price range. Are the odds of this sled's crank bearing going out really high? My other option is a 2000 yamaha mtn max 700 with 2500 miles on it 151" track, great shape. But I have to travel 5 hrs to get it! It's $1200. My biggest concern is reliability! Being my first sled I'd rather ride than wrench. Any info would be grately appreciated! I really don't want to travel because I work alot and have 3 young kids!