You don't still have that single pipe do ya?
Nope, wish I did sometimes. You can't beat that SLP single.
Newb: Need input on ID/WA sled.
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Nope, wish I did sometimes. You can't beat that SLP single.
So I'm finding out. Missed out on another one. Scratch the 660/156" off the list.
Yup, the others just weren't right. It wasn't meant to be...that's what I keep telling myself anyway.
Why are Cats seemingly so cheap? Do I need to switch brands?
http://boise.craigslist.org/rvs/1402806839.html
http://boise.craigslist.org/rvs/1403224975.html
See some 900 Poo's in the mid-3k range too. Problem sleds?
*Sighs* Back to Craigslist.
Those older chassis Cats aren't too bad, I think the reason most of them are so cheap is that everyone would rather have the newer M-chassis sled. My buddy used to have an 03 King Kat 900, it was okay but the EFI was problematic. I rode it a little bit, didn't feel much different than my 03 800 Edge for power or handling. No real experience with the carb models.So I'm finding out. Missed out on another one. Scratch the 660/156" off the list.
Yup, the others just weren't right. It wasn't meant to be...that's what I keep telling myself anyway.
Why are Cats seemingly so cheap? Do I need to switch brands?
http://boise.craigslist.org/rvs/1402806839.html
http://boise.craigslist.org/rvs/1403224975.html
See some 900 Poo's in the mid-3k range too. Problem sleds?
*Sighs* Back to Craigslist.
900 RMK... don't carry a real strong reputation. Lots of issues with those sleds. If you look closely at photos, many of them have marks from being poked with a 10 foot pole
many of them have marks from being poked with a 10 foot pole
Good one!Heard from the guy with the 660/156" tonight. Sounds like it's going over the border. Guy offered full price sight-unseen but customs paperwork won't go through until next Thurs. Hope it's not a "cash the check and pay my agent for the shipping" scenario.
Waiting for word on 2 separate 700's and I've officially opened up my options to include some 800's. I've got more eyes/ears working for me too. Even hittin' up some friends down in the Boise area. They seem to have about a 3 to 1 ratio available compared to Spo/CDA. Price/condition will have to be worth the drive though. Ugh!
800 is a good option, then you won't find yourself wanting to dump it in a few years because you wish you had bought an 8 to start with. Most of them have probably had the big bearing mod done in one form or another already, just make sure that the clutch is in good shape and get ready to hang on. I'm considering selling mine and upgrading, but I think it would be much more fun to keep it another few years and see if I can give my 2 Ski-Doo XP riding buddies a run for their money with my "old iron."
Heard from the guy with the 660/156" tonight. Sounds like it's going over the border. Guy offered full price sight-unseen but customs paperwork won't go through until next Thurs. Hope it's not a "cash the check and pay my agent for the shipping" scenario.
Waiting for word on 2 separate 700's and I've officially opened up my options to include some 800's. I've got more eyes/ears working for me too. Even hittin' up some friends down in the Boise area. They seem to have about a 3 to 1 ratio available compared to Spo/CDA. Price/condition will have to be worth the drive though. Ugh!
Likely headed off to Missoula tomorrow to look at an '04 Vert. 700/144".
Price is good and I'm still just a little spooked by the 800 reputation without good maintanence records.
Price is good and I'm still just a little spooked by the 800 reputation without good maintanence records.
Ill chime in. For pull and go bang for the buck look for a 700 edge. It will be worth what you pay for next year and they are tough to break. The Poo 800 (edge) scares people away and for good reason. I put 7k miles on one myself with the stock crank, but I also did the wide bearing and trued the crank in the first 500 miles. I wouldnt do the 660 156. Im a big fan of Struthers (if thats what it is) but at that price range the 700 is more for the money. When you go to sell the 660, nobody wants to buy it. And the 156 Camo track sucks. The 900 and 700 IQ were limited production and had their share of problems. Hell, the dealers couldnt give those things away even 2 seasons later. Somebody mentiomed M7 and I agree, but the Poo 7 is just as capable and may be less $$$. However, you will probably only ride it one season and you will have to have more. Keep in mind, that 144 will be the shortest track in the group when you go riding with your buddies. A track swap on the conservative side is 500 bucks, but I would still take a series 4 144 over a Camo 156. .02 Good Luck!
My POO jet-ski was a 700 and other than wiping out and bustin' some ribs, I never had a lick of trouble with it.
All set up to make the trip to MT and hopefully be coming back with the '04 Vertical Edge.
Of course the local guy with the '02 700/144" finally called back. Too bad, I made plans to go to MT. Unlike a lot of people I've dealt with online I'll stick with the plans I already made.
All set up to make the trip to MT and hopefully be coming back with the '04 Vertical Edge.
Of course the local guy with the '02 700/144" finally called back. Too bad, I made plans to go to MT. Unlike a lot of people I've dealt with online I'll stick with the plans I already made.
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Cheeto, the 700 will be a good first sled, ur probably gonna want to put a track under it though, should be able to find a good used 151/159 for around 200 bucks, extensions are like 80, and you'll want to regear. Find a slp single and slap it on. Other than that have fun and be safe.
I sure hope so, it's sitting in the driveway right now. Let the obsession of a new hobby begin!
Sweet, post us some pics and change your signature
I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow. Need to set up a Photobucket account...I've been living on Craigslist and Snowest for the past week.
Of course I drove to Montana to get a sled, come home and find this...
http://spokane.craigslist.org/rvs/1415309217.html . The posted time is about the exact time I pulled into Missoula. lol
Of course I drove to Montana to get a sled, come home and find this...
http://spokane.craigslist.org/rvs/1415309217.html . The posted time is about the exact time I pulled into Missoula. lol
Dang, that's a good deal! Now where are those pics?
Sorry, been busier than a one-armed paperhanger! Truck/trailer/sled hasn't moved since I got back from MT. Been catching up on my spring cleaning in the shop...from about 2004! Good Lord I'm a packrat. I have parts for stuff I haven't owned in years.
I'll try to get some pics. I'm just waiting for it to snow first...Yea...that's it!
On a side note: Two of the three people I tried to buy sleds from last week have contacted me. Sorry, had your chance.
I'll try to get some pics. I'm just waiting for it to snow first...Yea...that's it!
On a side note: Two of the three people I tried to buy sleds from last week have contacted me. Sorry, had your chance.
Those older chassis Cats aren't too bad, I think the reason most of them are so cheap is that everyone would rather have the newer M-chassis sled. My buddy used to have an 03 King Kat 900, it was okay but the EFI was problematic. I rode it a little bit, didn't feel much different than my 03 800 Edge for power or handling. No real experience with the carb models.
900 RMK... don't carry a real strong reputation. Lots of issues with those sleds. If you look closely at photos, many of them have marks from being poked with a 10 foot pole
i dont care who you are thats funny.
have only heard bad about the 900 polaris. easy now, just what i heard.
Cheeto---If you want to go woth a 151 later, you can do it without rail extentions.
Shame on you Spokaloo peeps. I can't believe no-one has mentioned that he NEEDS to get a shovel, probe, and beacon. AND a the knowledge on how to use them.
OK--sounds like a good ride you got. Just ride it, learn, and you'll have loads of fun.
Shame on you Spokaloo peeps. I can't believe no-one has mentioned that he NEEDS to get a shovel, probe, and beacon. AND a the knowledge on how to use them.
OK--sounds like a good ride you got. Just ride it, learn, and you'll have loads of fun.
Good point on the avy gear... bad on us
Can you elaborate on this...just for future reference?
Thanks.
Alrighty, if you get one with a 144, you can go to a 151 by moving the rear suspension back 3.5". That way you don't need rail extensions and you get a better attack angle (angle that the track makes between level ground and the drivers). The shallower angle lets the suspension climb up ontop of the snow instead of plowing thru it (trenching).
But, you will have to get new drop brackets for the suspension to mount onto.
But, you will have to get new drop brackets for the suspension to mount onto.
You know you can't trust those spokolohoms for everything flit
Cheeto good luck man and if you get stuck working call half the guys in the Spokane thread for advice. Devilrmk has been a help to me. Him and stormtrooper are still running the old iron and know their stuff. And the other Poo guys are on newer sleds but still remember a thing or two.
Hell I may be calling and texting them when it comes time to wrench on my 99 Poo this November if I get stuck.
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