std rmk vs pro rmk

[highmark289]

how does the std rmk hold up to the pro rmk? how are the shocks on the std. vs pro shocks? does anyone wish they got a pro instead of there std.?

 

[ak]

Buy the standard. Iif you want pro shocks look in the swap meet. A lot of people are dumping the pro shocks for something better.

 

[Demo250]

Standard has one major advantage over the Pro - the second heat exchanger.

When the shocks are brand new they aren't terrible or anything on the STD. They aren't rebuildable though.
Pro is like 10 lbs lighter if that is an issue for you. (Hollow jackshaft, lightweight rotor, less bogie wheels, only 1 heat exchanger, etc)
Pro taper bars are awesome on the Pro. (Some hate them though so I dunno)
The console on the Pro has the buttons for the gauge rather than being up on the bars. I really like that as I have cracked the old style gauge cluster on my 2007 RMK.
Pro comes with ice scratchers, std does not.

They will perform virtually identical out in the backcountry. The Pro will have a slight advantage for the bumps on the trail with the Walker Evans. Standard has a big advantage for low snow cooling efficiency. The deciding factor for me was the fact that you can't buy a 163" standard.

 

[enis750]

If u at all ride anything but deep snow get the standard for the extra cooler
The pro runs wicked hot in limited snow
Demo250 pretty much sumed up the differences

Toss some scratchers on the base and temps will stay low
U have better options w the steering post design on the base if u want different bars
I like the base bars tho
Tossed some long RSI bars hooks, RSI ruffian grips and the bars are a perfect width

Shocks can easily be swapped as also mentioned