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lenny
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I recently bought a 2014 Polaris Pro RMK and wanted to share my experience with it so far. The machine starts real easy, usually 2 pull on cold days and one after that during the day. It actually pulls over easy and when planted on a side hill with a bad angle to yank the rope it's not a problem. Mine has electric start which by the way stopped working but I may just take it off all the way but I am torn because I kinda like e/start. I love the display because it's real bright red and easy to see. The best part of the display is the water temp. Running down the trail with scratchers down it runs about 125-129. In the bush maybe 135. Without scratchers down on the trail it would overheat. I had it up to 157 and realized the scratchers were up and after I put them down right back to high 120's within a mile. The seating position is very good and actually a very comfy trail ride to and from the bush. The foot boards are super nice with great traction and super snow evacuation. I see no reason to change the skis as they work well but keep in mind I am a mediocre rider but so far they hamper me in the least. The motor is strong and I probably will not put a can on it but my buddy Byrne71 has a SLP on his pro and it just sounds so crisp and not loud at all. The chassis is superb and requires little input. I am so used to working hard to get higher up the hills that I was puzzled at first riding this PRO. Each attempt at a combo climb/sidehill I found myself stalling out pointed up hill. I wasn't washing out the track but rather loosing my line cause the front of the sled pulling into the hill. My riding buddies told me I was back to far on the boards so I still struggle with that. With my prior sleds I didn't have enough track on the snow and was often pinned climbing and somewhat out of control,,okay, lots out of control as where with this sled it loves to be feathered and finessed, something I am just starting to understand. I had learned to counter-steer with the Mtn Max but track length sure was an issue being a 141 compared to a bigger lug, 155 track and big bore 800 mill. These characteristics are so much different and at the same time so much easier. This Pro RMK is very sensitive to rider input meaning depending on where you place your feet and body weight is where this sled is going to go. I understand the premise of this but it's gonna make me a much better rider and as of right now I stink compared to other skilled riders. The fun factor has just blew through the roof for me. In the past I worked so hard, burned so much gas for little return. Now I am much further up the hill and picking lines I never would have considered. Don't get me wrong, on a scale of 1-10 I put myself at a 4.5 but the way I see it is that this sled will bring me along to a different level, especially when riding with riders who are considerably better than myself. Many have told me that the sled is crucial part of the equation and now I see that as the truth. Being 49 years old I don't want to waste another minute riding a sled that hampers my fun factor, after all, isn't that why we do what we do, the fun factor.
In the past on other threads, I am embarrassed to think back at what I was saying because I didn't know jack! If my motor blows tomorrow I have come to understand some very important things about Mtn sleds that is so valuable to boosting the fun factor to sky high limits. This last Sun was the most fun riding in my entire life as far as steep and deep and thanks to a new sled.
The Pro RMK has such thought into it's build that it's mind boggling. It almost seems illegal that a rookie like me should even be allowed to own one. The left to right balance is so good it's not even funny. If you are planted on a side hill stopped, thinking how am I going to get out of this one, a quick brap, a yank and back to the brake just instantly levels the sled out again and into the hill you are positioned, without much forward movement sending you down hill, that would be virtually impossible on my Mtn Max.
I was lucky to get a 3 yr motor warranty along with 2.9% financing and a $417 rebate so if the motor goes I should be covered. The engineering on this machine is so far above what I'll ever be able to accomplish on it and the fun factor is way up there now. Seriously, I could not be happier with this machine and to those I have discouraged in the old Poo thread, you have my humble apologies because so much design and thought has gone into this machine it is worth the risk,,,,IMO. I have learned from this experience I am going to keep my mouth shut from here out because until you actual experience you are just spouting off info that is baseless. Yes, the 800 had and may still have problems but t's not just the motor that gets you where you want to go. With this motor extended warranty I should be good.
I'll post additional thoughts and experiences as they come up but as of now, this machine rocks.
In the past on other threads, I am embarrassed to think back at what I was saying because I didn't know jack! If my motor blows tomorrow I have come to understand some very important things about Mtn sleds that is so valuable to boosting the fun factor to sky high limits. This last Sun was the most fun riding in my entire life as far as steep and deep and thanks to a new sled.
The Pro RMK has such thought into it's build that it's mind boggling. It almost seems illegal that a rookie like me should even be allowed to own one. The left to right balance is so good it's not even funny. If you are planted on a side hill stopped, thinking how am I going to get out of this one, a quick brap, a yank and back to the brake just instantly levels the sled out again and into the hill you are positioned, without much forward movement sending you down hill, that would be virtually impossible on my Mtn Max.
I was lucky to get a 3 yr motor warranty along with 2.9% financing and a $417 rebate so if the motor goes I should be covered. The engineering on this machine is so far above what I'll ever be able to accomplish on it and the fun factor is way up there now. Seriously, I could not be happier with this machine and to those I have discouraged in the old Poo thread, you have my humble apologies because so much design and thought has gone into this machine it is worth the risk,,,,IMO. I have learned from this experience I am going to keep my mouth shut from here out because until you actual experience you are just spouting off info that is baseless. Yes, the 800 had and may still have problems but t's not just the motor that gets you where you want to go. With this motor extended warranty I should be good.
I'll post additional thoughts and experiences as they come up but as of now, this machine rocks.
