What years are the best, and what years are the worst? Heard a lot of burn down issues. I figured the riders will tell me what i need to know. Is there anything i should avoind or anything i should look for? Any input will be appreiciated.
Thinking Of Buying Summit 800???
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skidoorulz
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I've heard that th 06"s were the best. I have an 06 and have no complaints
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imobdeep907
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my brother has a 04 with about 2500 miles on it.. and has never had a problem with it
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2005-2006-2009 were the best--2007 was the worst but i had a 2007 159x with a powdermax track and it was a great sled--just sold my 2006 x because of a hand injury and Dr bill this winter--wish i still had it---2008 with the updates are a great sled also--my 2009 rocks and i'm riding it another year
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Dont get anything older than an 06. My 04 has burned up twice now and im finally puttuing a big bore in
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Have an 06 with 4200 miles on it been a great machine. Had a new mill at 2800 gotta love warenty. Just bought an 09 price was right. The jury is still out on it haven't had it to the mountains yet.
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My 06 was great,07 sucked,08 chain case and tons of belts,09 2000 miles and flawless and only 1 belt.
My 06 was great,07 sucked,08 chain case and tons of belts,09 2000 miles and flawless and only 1 belt.
My 04 has been great. stay away from 07's from what I hear.
09 summit great sled no problems 780 miles and still on the same belt never had a better one. the 06 summit was also great in its time .
dunno why everybody bashes the 2007's, with a new track..and the FREE 08' engine they are IMO better than the XP's, no clutching issues...ive got 700 miles on one belt and still going strong...no venting, not modifications whatsoever..just a can and a camoplast challenger...and the updated engine
IS the engine acctually a free update? Or if you blow an 07 engine on warranty do they just replace it with an 08?
dont buy an 800, too many problems. buy a 1000, more hp and more time spent ripping up the hills.
My '04 has been an awesome sled. 3600 miles and zero problems...knock on wood!
From my customer experiences and my own testing on them, I would stay far away from a 2007.
Yes there are 07's that flat out freakin rip there man, but some of them owners have said worst mistake they've made.
I think far as rev chassis would be the 06 X model with soft paddle track.
Far as xp, either one would do, just have to get the clutch wear parts in good fitness.
Yes there are 07's that flat out freakin rip there man, but some of them owners have said worst mistake they've made.
I think far as rev chassis would be the 06 X model with soft paddle track.
Far as xp, either one would do, just have to get the clutch wear parts in good fitness.
Looking at an 04 Summit 800 X 144". 5500 canadian with a fresh rebuild. reasonable????
I paid $4400 CAD for an 05 last summer, fresh top end.
