Tell me about the 2005 skidoo summit 1000 reliability

[cowboy568]

Alright Im looking into buying this 2005 skidoo summit 1000 with 700 miles and a 151 track. Ive been talking to people and they say its gunna be a tank and that the SDI isn't a good deal. I was talking to the skidoo dealer and he didn't think id be happy with it because the sdi he said it seems like soon as one or two sensors go bad they all go bad.

What does reflashing it with the 07 updates really help?

Why is everybody telling me to stay away from this sled when i can get it bought for 3000ish?

Thanks,
Tyler

 

[blacksnow]

use the search function and educate yourself. also search DooTalk.com. there's tons of info. i would personally buy one with low miles and updates.

 

[triple7]

They are complicated and prone to problems. But, the motor is a brick. If it breaks it was because of the garbage electronics hung around it.

Great basic design. IMO the highest quality engine skidoo has put out in a production sled, but the SDI caused bottom end issues and will burn down unexpectadly with little reason.

Use the search function and look up more info.

Jake

 

[jacmmaxwell]

There are standard fix you should look for

07 mapping, from what I understand it fixs many small things but mostly relys on the TPS for most of it's fuel input ( like a carb )

Thermostat from an 08 xp, allows the sled to run at the correct temp and not destroy the bottom end from drastic temp swings also keeps the SDI from droping into warm up mode and bogging out in good snow

Fuel pumps had issues allowing the sled to run lean due to low fuel pressure and was one of the causes for the seamingly random burn downs, there is an upgraded pump that is more reliable

Adding a fuel pressure gauge and water temp gauge are recomended to monitor any troubles that could cause damage.

FILTER THE INTAKE, the design was not the best and the sleds are known to ingest belt dust and killing the crank bearings. You can either scrap the airbox all together or install uni filters inside the stock airbox but you MUST add filters.

Tons of info on here and if you need some help PM me I'll be happy to help. I was in the same boat, I got one with 600 miles on it that looked like it just rolled off the line, my RAVE's were dirty and the sled was only pulling 6500 rpm so after a 1.59 can of carb cleaner it yanks. I paid 1,500 and a sled worth 1,000 for mine I put a couple hundred into it and did the above mentioned mods, you can drop around 50 pounds off them by junking the extras, adding an aftermarket can, ditch the rear cooler ( they were over cooled ) and some other easy mods.

I can't wait for mine to hit the snow, I got mine in june or july this summer.

If your not willing to put a little work into them, then go find another sled. If your willing to do the basics ( only a couple hundred bucks worth ) then you will have a sled with enough power to rip your arms off.

 

[x-5]

I would get it for that price!!! I had an 05 162 got the updates and the new fuel pumps and never had a prob. I put over 3500 on her in 2 years and only had a jaws can on it,,,yes its kinda a tank so its up to you, if your a bigger guy or work out alittle you will not have a prob. The only time mine went to the shop was for the updates and a fuel pump.

 

[cowboy568]

Well im by no means a big guy i guess. about 6'2ish 170 pounds. farm kid if that counts for anything got a high metabolism i guess lol

 

[sledlvr]

By all means buy it !! do the small mods Jacmmaxwell mentioned and you won't be disappointed ! I wouldn't part with my RT !!

 

[BankBuster]

I think at that price you're not taking too much of a risk,,, you should be able to get your money back by selling it if you don't like it,,,

FYI, I'm still riding mine, as nothing new really excites me to the point where I'd spent the large cash it would take to renew,,, if the same engine in an XP type chassis, then I likely would,,,

 

[ddrietz]

How many miles did yours last after doing all of the mentioned items? I'm am rebuilding the top and bottom of mine, bought at 3,100 miles & melted it down at 3,600 miles so just trying to determine if i want to keep it. Will keep it if it can be made somewhat reliable.

 

[summit800]

the thing handles like a tank, way to heavy up front!!

 

[tukernater]

the thing handles like a tank, way to heavy up front!!

little oil in the gas, make sure Rave cables are ajusted correctly .Ajust suspention and put thermostat kit on it and enjoy, there great sleds .

 

[hus8807]

I just recently purchased a Highmark and I noticed this thread. It's says upgrade the thermostat with a 2008 XP version. Is this a direct fit thermostat? Also when you say XP what sled exactly is that. Is it the MSX summit 800. Since I have the 162" track and 1000cc engine will the 800 thermostat work for this application or what xp model is recommended? Thanks.

 

[jacmmaxwell]

The thermostat you need is from any XP with the 800R motor ... so use the XP summit X 800R and your good.

It is not a bolt on , it's an inline style thermostat and you'll need to build a fitting from a few pipe pieces. You need to cut the hoses and install, if I recall you'll need about 1 foot heater hose as the thermostat has a cold return line ( that's what the fittings are for )

Here are a couple of the pics from when I did mine , a close eye will show how it's plumbed and how I built the cold return fitting.