Why the 800 over the 600?

[Sxrlar]

I bought my 2012 Pro 800 in Feb of last year, only reason I got the 8 instead of another 600, was because they did not have a 600! 8,000 trouble free miles on my 07 600 RMK.

 

[snopromod]

I have the 13.1 PAR head as well I may need to look into that as well, thanks

I have the 13.6, but if you try those springs pm me a message and let me know your results! It really helped with keeping sled set on side hill and trees

 

[mtbroncrider]

rode my 900 RMK for a few years....with minimal problems actually cuased by polaris...most were the previous owners being dumb, and me not checking well enuf

taking my 800 PRO out this weekend

Im sure to love it, if not the wife wants it!

 

[mpn]

I have the 13.6, but if you try those springs pm me a message and let me know your results! It really helped with keeping sled set on side hill and trees

what elevation are you riding at, I also bought the 13.6, I ride at 2500 ft local riding and 5000-7500 ft in the mountions, with the 13.1 at 2500 ft I added 1 gallon of C12 as per PAR reccomendation , when I go to the mountain I will install the 13.6

 

[Ski-Dont89]

I bought a 13 800 this year. If i didnt have a warranty i would probably have bought a 600. I havent rode a 600 pro but i know my 600 iq was impressive. i would like to ride a 600 pro and would definitely consider buying one over the 800 in the future.

2 grand in the pocket and its fun like others have said. I would make it my goal to outride all my buddies on their 800s, that would be fun. Geez. Why did i buy an 800 again?

 

[snopromod]

what elevation are you riding at, I also bought the 13.6, I ride at 2500 ft local riding and 5000-7500 ft in the mountions, with the 13.1 at 2500 ft I added 1 gallon of C12 as per PAR reccomendation , when I go to the mountain I will install the 13.6

We have been riding at 9-11k feet/ this has been one of the funnest challenges I have ever put myself through, I just had to see if it would hang with my buddies 800's as we have a 13 pro 800, 12 pro 800 and 12 etec 800 ski doo and they have not lost me yet

 

[Snowbird11]

resale value on the 600 is nice. the price for a used one around here is only about 500 less than the 800. considering the lower initial investment, that's a great value imho.

 

[Twostroke]

What the hell would you do with a 600 in the mtns? Most mod 800's don't have enough power.

Did you get a 136" too?

Now a PRO 600 146" with a race gas turbo would be fun, I could understand that.

 

[snopromod]

What the hell would you do with a 600 in the mtns? Most mod 800's don't have enough power.

Did you get a 136" too?

Now a PRO 600 146" with a race gas turbo would be fun, I could understand that.

Really? Obviously you have no clue what your talking about, if that's what it takes for you to get around in the mountains better just stay home rookie.

 

[TGitt]

Why go with a 120 hp sled around 400 lbs, when they make a sled with around 145 and around 400 lbs. Just my thought. I've never heard anyone say they want a sled with the same weight and less power...

 

[snopromod]

Why go with a 120 hp sled around 400 lbs, when they make a sled with around 145 and around 400 lbs. Just my thought. I've never heard anyone say they want a sled with the same weight and less power...

Maybe because people are tired of after one season of riding on the 800 worrying about motor blowing up.. just for the record stock 600 is 130hp so really giving up only 12hp to 800.. oh ya I realize that's what warranty is for but warranty don't cover a wasted trip to mountains. Wish guys would try the 6 before judging it is just as capable, more reliable, and $2000 less. I think that's what rhino started this thread for, to find out why not the 6?

 

[metallicat]

TORQUE.
I have a 600 and an 800 in the garage. Don't get me wrong, the 600 is awesome, but i bought my first 800 in 02 and never looked back. Do i hate worrying about the motor issues over the years? yes. but you climb of a 600 and an get on an 800 and it will feel like it's trying to pull your arms off! Love it!!!

Now if we really want to get into this, i think the 700 was a VERY happy medium. i still think my 07 Dragon RMK was the best, most reliable one i have ever owned...... until that damn rock jumped out in front of me!

 

[IdahoPowderHound]

Different strokes for different folks..... the 600 pro will work awesome for a select group of riders...... We had 5 600 pros in our fleet last year and put them through the paces every day... A full grown male at an average of 210 lbs with gear on a snowmobile with less power and the 155" track being the largest track you can get, we came to a conclusion that for our style of riding and our riding areas, the 600 isnt adequate. Every time i jumped on a 600 i felt i was riding a 800 that was about 300-400 low on RPM. it was mostly those deep days where you needed the torque to take the tighter, higher tree line or sidehilling out of that steep drainage. The 600 is a proven engine (non mono-block design) and has its place in the mountain division for that select group of riders who arent looking for the highmark or the line that looks imposssible. there buying a sled thats easy and fun to ride that they can pull the rope and ride all day trouble free.

 

[snopromod]

Different strokes for different folks..... the 600 pro will work awesome for a select group of riders...... We had 5 600 pros in our fleet last year and put them through the paces every day... A full grown male at an average of 210 lbs with gear on a snowmobile with less power and the 155" track being the largest track you can get, we came to a conclusion that for our style of riding and our riding areas, the 600 isnt adequate. Every time i jumped on a 600 i felt i was riding a 800 that was about 300-400 low on RPM. it was mostly those deep days where you needed the torque to take the tighter, higher tree line or sidehilling out of that steep drainage. The 600 is a proven engine (non mono-block design) and has its place in the mountain division for that select group of riders who arent looking for the highmark or the line that looks imposssible. there buying a sled thats easy and fun to ride that they can pull the rope and ride all day trouble free.

I have respect for what you and Dan do on these pros, and I do agree there is a difference in torque but after I put the head on and worked some magic on clutching this thing is right there! I rode my 13/ 600 and my buddies 13/800 and both agreed it was close except first blip of throttle, and you can vouch for conditions last week in Togwotee, it was deep!

 

[Leaf27]

Maybe because people are tired of after one season of riding on the 800 worrying about motor blowing up.. just for the record stock 600 is 130hp so really giving up only 12hp to 800.. oh ya I realize that's what warranty is for but warranty don't cover a wasted trip to mountains. Wish guys would try the 6 before judging it is just as capable, more reliable, and $2000 less. I think that's what rhino started this thread for, to find out why not the 6?

When I purchased my 12, I called around to some reputable engine builders and asked the same question "800 or 600". The overwhelming response was 800.

Get what you think is best for you and I will get what I feel is best for me. But I do know that my 800 will walk all over your 600 in the mountains.

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[snopromod]

When I purchased my 12, I called around to some reputable engine builders and asked the same question "800 or 600". The overwhelming response was 800.

Get what you think is best for you and I will get what I feel is best for me. But I do know that my 800 will walk all over your 600 in the mountains.

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Haha, OK. Let's get together and ride some time. You ever around Wyoming or Cooke city? I love me a good challenge, all in fun! But seriously I'll let you try to walk all over the 6

 

[Leaf27]

Haha, OK. Let's get together and ride some time. You ever around Wyoming or Cooke city? I love me a good challenge, all in fun! But seriously I'll let you try to walk all over the 6

I am in Northern BC. Would really like to take a trip south one day tho.

I never assume what kind of rider people are over the internet, just saying that a 600 will not keep up to an 800

 

[snopromod]

I am in Northern BC. Would really like to take a trip south one day tho.

I never assume what kind of rider people are over the internet, just saying that a 600 will not keep up to an 800

I get were your coming from, but I ride with some damn good riders they all ride 8's they have yet to lose me! I'll try to post some video going to Jackson Hole this weekend.

 

[IdahoPowderHound]

I have respect for what you and Dan do on these pros, and I do agree there is a difference in torque but after I put the head on and worked some magic on clutching this thing is right there! I rode my 13/ 600 and my buddies 13/800 and both agreed it was close except first blip of throttle, and you can vouch for conditions last week in Togwotee, it was deep![/QUOTE

Some of Dustin's sweet clutching from SLP and a hi-comp head and the 800 will be that much further ahead then the 6..... Just comparing the two in stock form... Last season we had lots of aftermarket goodies to test. We had a 600 Pro with SLP's Stage 3 kit, SLP stage 4 kit for the 800 PRO and Boondocker turbos. Stock for stock 8 has way more noticable torque over 6. Stage 3 600 compared to stock 800 was actually very close. Would have thought a pipe, power comander and v-force reeds would have made the 6 walk all over the stock 8 but it didnt. The stage 3 does make the 600 extreamely fun and still very reliable.

If you are under 170 lbs i feel the 600 will work great. but for a larger person the 800 with more torque is best IMO.... Like stated above, "different strokes for different folkes".... In the end its about what you like and what fits you and your riding style best.

 

[07dragon]

Glad I found this thread! Thinking about trading in the d7 for a pro 600. I would really like a pro but don't want to worry about the 800 motor. So I have thought the 600 would be perfect, less money, less motor issues, easier to throw around, etc.. My fiancés 07 600 does everything MY riding style and mountain trips have asked of it, so the 600 pro would be perfect for me!