Probably not this year, but within the next year or two I'm probably going to be looking to change things up and get a newer sled. I've been riding Gen2/Edge RMK's for about 6 years now, so I'm real comfortable and used to this chassis style. I'm leaning towards Doo or Cat, but I have spent very little time on either of the two and would like to try and pick the sled that is going to work best for me. We do have to do some trail burning to get to the good riding spots, so a sled with decent trail manners but still capable on the hill would be a big plus. So...
Rev 800- seem pretty solid for the most part, a few minor issues with carb boots delaminating or crap clutching (07 XR-S) but overall seem to work well
Rev 1000- not going there!
M8- don't really know much about this sled
M1000- heavy from what I've heard, venting a MUST. Probably overkill for me
Dragon 800- not real familiar with the chassis, but don't like what I'm hearing about the Walker Evans shocks or the burn down issues.
XP- spent a small amount of time on 2 different sleds, 08 X 163" and 09 Everest 163. Seem okay on the hill, HORRIBLE on the trail (rode the 08 on the hill and the 09 on the trail)
Before someone chimes in and says "go with the one that has the best dealer"- not really an issue for me. I won't be buying new, and I don't have a local shop for any of the brands, but reputable shops close for Polaris and Doo (not sure on Cat but I think there's one close).
Thoughts/suggestions/input? Which sleds are easiest to work on? What are the strengths/weaknesses relative to each other?
Rev 800- seem pretty solid for the most part, a few minor issues with carb boots delaminating or crap clutching (07 XR-S) but overall seem to work well
Rev 1000- not going there!
M8- don't really know much about this sled
M1000- heavy from what I've heard, venting a MUST. Probably overkill for me
Dragon 800- not real familiar with the chassis, but don't like what I'm hearing about the Walker Evans shocks or the burn down issues.
XP- spent a small amount of time on 2 different sleds, 08 X 163" and 09 Everest 163. Seem okay on the hill, HORRIBLE on the trail (rode the 08 on the hill and the 09 on the trail)
Before someone chimes in and says "go with the one that has the best dealer"- not really an issue for me. I won't be buying new, and I don't have a local shop for any of the brands, but reputable shops close for Polaris and Doo (not sure on Cat but I think there's one close).
Thoughts/suggestions/input? Which sleds are easiest to work on? What are the strengths/weaknesses relative to each other?
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