i'm thinking of buying a 05 summit 1000 x 162 does anyone know how they are on fuel and what is the dry weight, and cheapest way to put it on a diet
summit 1000
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well i hate to break it to u i had that same sled biggest piece of **** i evered own so stop thinking of buying it and if u like skidoo go with an 800 way better off
or come over to the dark side with the boosted yammy so not being an *** just tring to say u alot of money as other people will tell u
or come over to the dark side with the boosted yammy so not being an *** just tring to say u alot of money as other people will tell uI absolutely love mine along with thousands of others most people that don't like them can't ride them yes they had a couple of issues but nothing that cannot be fixed easily! Go for it you will love it!!
if it has been a proven runner, and the price is right, go for it, i got one this summer for cheap, they have there issues, but its been around and still runs good, then you will love it. they have TONS of power, and the weight thing isnt as much of a deal as people think, because of the power, sorta a lesser version of a boosted yammi. with simmons gen 1 skis the thing is cake to throw around, and i dont even have my drop brackets on it yet. the fuel consumtion is pretty dang good because of the SDI not much more than the 800 revs at all.
dont get me wrong, its a hefty sled, but i can make it work no problem at 160 loaded down with gear.
as for diet, here are some estimates, all done to mine
can-8
skis-3-4
remove swaybar-3-4
remove all foam and plastic clutch cover 2-3
rear cooler delete, 7 with the fluid removed.
tail light rack, 3ish
2 wheel kit 2-3
thats 28, low estimate, 33 if there all higher
aftermarket pipe drops another 2-3, but i just have the stock one stove paint removed heat sheild, so basically same weight.
the thing people dont seem to get is, this sled with these mods is around 10 pounds less than a stock 01 summit 800 151, we seem to forget how much weights have evolved, its really not that heavy if you look back a few years! especially not for the power it has.
honestly with different skis and a the right suspension settings, the thing is easier to throw over than a stock rev 600 144 IMO the skis really help, I also have a set of smittys drop brackets that are suposedly the ticket for these sleds, just havent gotten a chance to install it yet, after tommorow i will give you a direct comparison between it and a rev 800 151, cuz im going riding again.
dont get me wrong, its a hefty sled, but i can make it work no problem at 160 loaded down with gear.
as for diet, here are some estimates, all done to mine
can-8
skis-3-4
remove swaybar-3-4
remove all foam and plastic clutch cover 2-3
rear cooler delete, 7 with the fluid removed.
tail light rack, 3ish
2 wheel kit 2-3
thats 28, low estimate, 33 if there all higher
aftermarket pipe drops another 2-3, but i just have the stock one stove paint removed heat sheild, so basically same weight.
the thing people dont seem to get is, this sled with these mods is around 10 pounds less than a stock 01 summit 800 151, we seem to forget how much weights have evolved, its really not that heavy if you look back a few years! especially not for the power it has.
honestly with different skis and a the right suspension settings, the thing is easier to throw over than a stock rev 600 144 IMO the skis really help, I also have a set of smittys drop brackets that are suposedly the ticket for these sleds, just havent gotten a chance to install it yet, after tommorow i will give you a direct comparison between it and a rev 800 151, cuz im going riding again.
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HEY ski-dooin'it are you running your stock airbox ? or have you tried timbersled's intake?
oh yeah,.... i forgot about that mod....
im actually running the stock inner with the seal where it comes in half covered in grease to prevent belt dust from getting. and the outer airbox was replaced with a 4"x8" round filter that is an oil style one, that way no dust in the engine. it works pretty dang good, especially over stock, and the filter goes almost right up behind the screen on the side panel.
im actually running the stock inner with the seal where it comes in half covered in grease to prevent belt dust from getting. and the outer airbox was replaced with a 4"x8" round filter that is an oil style one, that way no dust in the engine. it works pretty dang good, especially over stock, and the filter goes almost right up behind the screen on the side panel.
Our 2006 RT1000 runs awesome, with Holtz light weight parts, Team clutching, suspension upgrades, 3 pitch drivers and a mavrick track, Boss seat along with a few other goodies the sled runs great.
With only 1000 miles for $5000.00 US funds the sled can be yours. send me a PM if your interested.... Im selling the RT to pay for another turbo mod
Riding deep powder ALL DAY expect 50 to 55 miles per tank of gas
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With only 1000 miles for $5000.00 US funds the sled can be yours. send me a PM if your interested.... Im selling the RT to pay for another turbo mod
Riding deep powder ALL DAY expect 50 to 55 miles per tank of gas
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What is everybody else doing for their airboxes??
honestly, doos dont really seam to take super well to pods, with it being so far in the back with no airflow, get a cheap oil style filter and replace the outer airbox with it, this will help keep the belt dust out, which is one of the HUGE killers of these motors, the airbox system is so leakey, and the 1000 works belts, so a ton of dust ends up gumming up the inside of the motor. even if you do stock inner and outer, grease the inner where it slides apart.
I run K&N's and they work great on our Rev,RT and XP. If you install a full compliment of large vents and tinker with the fuel system air flow is no longer an issue....The stock airbox struggles bad at high altitude and in deep snow when your hood is packed with deep pow pow (GOOD THING) ....The vent on the cluch side side panel is the only airflow the air airbox rely's on.
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I had an RT last year, bought it used with about 1200 miles. It had all the updates done and ran like a champ. Big time torque. It was heavy, but as shown you can take a lot of weight out. It was not a gas guzzler by any means. I rode with a guy on a Poo 600 and when he was empty I still had half a tank. My new XP doesn't get nearly as good gas mileage as my RT did. If you get one I'd recommend drilling a hole or two through the a-arms as they are too strong. I hit a rock with the a-arm and instead of the arm taking the hit, the a-arm wasn't damaged at all but my whole bulk-head twisted. That's some bucks. Go for it!
I really don't care too much about the fuel usauge as far as cost, as that's the least expensive thing when I do a trip west. I do like the range though,,, Anyway we have a couple RTs is our riding group with a couple M7s,, and the M7 use about 40 to 50% more fuel than the 1000s and I think we put more miles on, pretty sureof it actually,,, kinda funny as one guy has brought up the comparison with their cat dealer many times,, inturn the dealer has put in new programs and switched injectors, etc, and it still about 22 liters to 30 liters when we fill up. This year they both went M1000s, wo we'll see if they are better on fuel. In short mines been a very reliable sled, a tad heavy, but so's the rider,,,
the rt can be made to rock, go for it.especially if your a bigger guy
ok thanx boys, I'm not a bigger guy but i did end up going out last evening and bought the sled I hate buying without being able to ride it first so hopefully she's good when the snow comes
sweet, welcome to the big kids club.... dont worry about not being big enough, im 160 in gear and the thing isnt any harder to throw around compared to my last sled.
you should get some pictures up on here of the new toy.
you should get some pictures up on here of the new toy.
It floats pretty nice in the deep with the 162, it gets a bit heavy dodgin and weavin thru the trees following a skinny guy on a lighter sled but still no problems, I really like mine cant wait to get out again.
Damit I gotta hit the ol hampster wheel again to drop some free lbs's
Damit I gotta hit the ol hampster wheel again to drop some free lbs's
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