New guy, new sled questions

[jecornel]

Good info

This is a good thread, as a former dirk bike rider/ jet skier. This is the info I have been looking for before the big purchase. Last snowmobile I rode was in 1971 and had one ski in the front..man was it slow.

 

[savagecanuck]

If you have lots of cash step right up to the Dragon 800 .Then no need to upgrade a 600 after a year.I would personally go with a 155 track as its easier to throw around.The D800/155 wheelies like a dirt bike through the creek beds .bumps etc. ITS A REAL FUN MACHINE.Dirt bike experiance helps a little but a mountain sled is a whole differant beast. I have been riding since 1999 and am still learning tricks.Mountain sleds require a LOT of body input and are a good workout

 

[76FOMOCO]

.Dirt bike experiance helps a little but a mountain sled is a whole differant beast. I have been riding since 1999 and am still learning tricks.Mountain sleds require a LOT of body input and are a good workout

we call it a sleding hangover, this is the 2 days after your a worthless pile O Chit. everybody thinks sleding is just sitting you you azz and doing a 100 mph. Then the meet POWDER!

 

[johnsodo]

Its like marriage your not suppose to be loyal, I try to jump ships every year!!!

lmao
that is 70% of the us

 

[trinitypowder]

Dude, if you like the Assault get one. Don't worry about this and that. My first sled was an '02 Mountain Max 700. It was way behind the others in the mountain segment, but I came from racing desert bikes and the Yammy appealed to ME. That little 141 underpowered dog, taught me to ride! I had to work to go where everybody else did. But I enjoyed every minute of it. Buy what ever sled makes you happy. The Assault should fit the bill and make you WANT to ride. And that my friend is what you need.

 

[donbrown]

If money is no object get a 08 Dragon and be happy.

Get it fully insured and get good medical and buy a Spot Messenger so if you do get introuble at least you will take care of it yourself.

So I gots to say what I would do.

If you think you have to have a hill climbing sled nothing will beat a setup Dragon 163 EXCEPT a more experienced rider. Assuming you both weigh the same.

Granted it is 10 grand.

Now what could you do.

Older sleds cannot compete with the newer IQ raw chassis of a Polaris.
Same goes for the other manufaturers ... the newer suspensions are superior to older factory technology.

With this said and your need to learn it is suggested you get a USED 2007 Dragon or better yet a 2008 RMK 600 155. Both can be bought in AUGUST for under 5 grand.

Now if you don't want to spend 10 grand on one sled ... a Raw chassis Dragon maybe you could consider an older chassis.

Most people here will tell you a 2003 Edge Snowcheck 159 RMk is one of the best sleds Polaris made with two drawbacks. Crank bearing issues and old technology suspension. You can get one with a near new engine and a crank bearing kit alleviating any premature bearing failure for 4 grand. Plus all the aftermarket items making it lighter and more reliable.
You might even get one with an aftermarket suspension.

So ... can you tell us your weight, and what kind of off trail riding ya gonna do?

 

[tdanks76]

Great point, alot of this depends on his size. His size and the fact that most of the riding around driggs is at least 7 to 8k so riding a 6 in that area is a bit small if he is an average size guy also. The snow in that area is amazing ( Grand Targhee is in this guys backyard and it is voted in the top 5 for snow quality every year he is going to need something a little longer than avrg) when it piles up in that area it dumps in feet not in. Lucky smuck

Yeah.... Grand Targhee is literally in my backyard. No trailering for me. So from this information alone you should understand the type of terrain. Plus, I'm no stranger to a little anti gravity. I ride at St. Anthony's dunes and usually huck 75 to hundred footers every weekend.

I know some people are curious about height and weight. I know a persons own body is like a lever and is in some cases a determining factor when choosing a sled. So for all those curious I'm 6'1" and about 170 pounds.

I have to say this thread is more than what I expected. I have been on many forums before relating to dirtbikes and 4X4's and this by far is the most involved forum I have ever been on. Thanks a ton.

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

Yeah.... Grand Targhee is literally in my backyard. No trailering for me. So from this information alone you should understand the type of terrain. Plus, I'm no stranger to a little anti gravity. I ride at St. Anthony's dunes and usually huck 75 to hundred footers every weekend.

I know some people are curious about height and weight. I know a persons own body is like a lever and is in some cases a determining factor when choosing a sled. So for all those curious I'm 6'1" and about 170 pounds.

I have to say this thread is more than what I expected. I have been on many forums before relating to dirtbikes and 4X4's and this by far is the most involved forum I have ever been on. Thanks a ton.

well seeing both your size and the steep and deep out the back door..you will want the D-800 with at least a 155..and I myself would do the 163..just need to pay attention to the better riders in your group when ya get to tougher obstacles.....

 

[Bubba700]

Yeah.... Grand Targhee is literally in my backyard. No trailering for me. So from this information alone you should understand the type of terrain. Plus, I'm no stranger to a little anti gravity. I ride at St. Anthony's dunes and usually huck 75 to hundred footers every weekend.

I know some people are curious about height and weight. I know a persons own body is like a lever and is in some cases a determining factor when choosing a sled. So for all those curious I'm 6'1" and about 170 pounds.

I have to say this thread is more than what I expected. I have been on many forums before relating to dirtbikes and 4X4's and this by far is the most involved forum I have ever been on. Thanks a ton.

From size and where you live I would prob look M8 or M1 in the 153 from racin station. Im a bigger fan of the Dragon ( thats why I bought one) but your dealer will be maybe ten min away, throw a boss or other after market seat on it. Get some risers for her so you aren't bent over and some Better Boards from F-bomb on here and you will be set. If you don't wanna go new I know a guy right up by you that has a really well set up Rmk8 I believe is an 05 159 with twin pipes and is very well maintained for sale. Just north of driggs about 3 miles. Pm me if you want his info.

 

[snowmobiler]

size has nothing to do with choosing a sled.LOL.newbees.if anybody rides with me and says...o golly gee wizz my sled is to big,powerful,heavy and i cant turn it because the track is to long.your going back by yourslelf,sitting in the truck and do some knitting or some sh!t.

 

[Ron]

Some gals say size matters.

 

[tatorsalad]

sled

I think if jumping is a big thing for you the ski doo rev flys like a bird if hill climbing is the thing for you the m arctic cat is a goat in the deep snow you are close to one of the biggest and best cat dealers in the country so that would be a big thing for me if you have a good dealer it makes it alot better when you have a problem.

 

[donbrown]

Yeah.... Grand Targhee is literally in my backyard. No trailering for me. So from this information alone you should understand the type of terrain. Plus, I'm no stranger to a little anti gravity. I ride at St. Anthony's dunes and usually huck 75 to hundred footers every weekend.

I know some people are curious about height and weight. I know a persons own body is like a lever and is in some cases a determining factor when choosing a sled. So for all those curious I'm 6'1" and about 170 pounds.

I have to say this thread is more than what I expected. I have been on many forums before relating to dirtbikes and 4X4's and this by far is the most involved forum I have ever been on. Thanks a ton.

Well if your gonna do some jumping and such and get big air .... xxx plus feet and on this site big air is 100 plus feet you might as well get proficient at replacing the rails and get a spare set of rails when you get the sled.

Also get a stand so you can keep the sled in the air when you work on the suspension. There are many way to jack a sled up in the air, if you have a place to use a hoist or have an engine jack you are good to go.

If I were you I would go look at the 03 RMK 800 modded as mentioned above even the 05 model just to see how sleds are modded to the riders style.

Another reason to buy a older sled like a 03 04 05 RMK 800 is the parts are cheaper.

 

[Weekday Warrior]

Got to Racin Station and poke around there, ask questions and they'll fix you up.


I wish I had an Arctic Cat dealer like that where I live, your lucky.

 

[donbrown]

What do you think about this sled for $3000?
You could take the other $7000 on the "new" sled and use it for fuel ... and parts.

sledhead004
Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Craig,Co
Posts: 4


2003 800 polaris

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Hey guys I'm selling my sled cause i snow checked a new one, so must sell.

2003 Pro-x bulk head,Holz 151 tunnel and u-cooler all done by holz, Camoplast 151, slp tri-keels,fox shocks w/remote resevoirs, rear has a skid out of a 2003 vertical esacape with with billet aluminum 8" wheels, ryde fx rear shocks, digitron tach and pro taper bars, boss seat, motor is 2003 with Carls Cycle porting on cylinders and carbs,air box mod, slp single pipe,slp cheater head,team secondary,(runs on pump gas), and boondocker NOS. Would like to get $3000.00.

 

[flying pig]

For you being a FMX rider go with the assult. You obviously like air, and the assult or even a iq racer like a 600rr would be my choice. Yes you're gonna be stuck on deep snow days, but with a 2" track if you ride aggressively you'll be ok. You won't be going places that'll get you in huge trouble on it much either, and it'll take a pounding, not so much as a 250 mxer will though still. An 800 will feel about like your 250 for power, my yz pulls about as hard as my 800 at my arm sockets, picture your bike about twice as heavy. The mountain sleds will not take big air abuse for long, they will break, tunnels will tear and suspension parts will crack. Hopefully this helps.

 

[mtn_extreme]

You really should look at the m-series Arctic Cat as you probably have one of the best dealers around with Racinstation and Teton Motor Sports. Eric and the boys know what they are doing and will steer you in the right direction.

 

[poorider]

For you being a FMX rider go with the assult. You obviously like air, and the assult or even a iq racer like a 600rr would be my choice. Yes you're gonna be stuck on deep snow days, but with a 2" track if you ride aggressively you'll be ok. You won't be going places that'll get you in huge trouble on it much either, and it'll take a pounding, not so much as a 250 mxer will though still. An 800 will feel about like your 250 for power, my yz pulls about as hard as my 800 at my arm sockets, picture your bike about twice as heavy. The mountain sleds will not take big air abuse for long, they will break, tunnels will tear and suspension parts will crack. Hopefully this helps.

hmm that's interesting i thought the assault was the same chassis as the rmk with some different components, how will the tunnel be tougher?

 

[BigTito]

Assault

Like everyone else has already said I believe its all about what type of riding you prefer. I snow checked an assault because I'm into freestyle riding more than strictly hill climbs like a lot of the guys I ride with. My feeling is that 3 out of the 4 days we ride the snow is usually set up and I should be able to out perform the long tracks in most areas. On the days that it is fresh and deep I think I will at least be able to keep up, at least I hope so, can't wait to find out. Good Luck.

 

[Rixster]

Riding in driggs or there about you will want a track!!! go at least 155.