Track Extensions
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cooksend
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I agree that the 600 Polaris is a good pulling motor and an over achiever in it's class. It will not however pull the track speed of the 800's. Just like a stock 800 no matter how much you gear it down it will never feel like a big bore or a Turbo sled. No replacement for displacement... Oh yeah, why didn't you Lenny's Spring Ride? Was a good time!
Hardwaterhoosier - I do agree that trying to turn a trail sled into a boondocker is typically a loosing battle. It does not however sound like you are looking for an aggressive off trail sled? Just something that will allow you to go more places, have a bit more off trail fun and do it on a budget? The REV Chassis was ahead of it's time and is still a good ride. If the price is right and you can get it done for under say a grand then go for it. If it is gonna cost more than that you may as well sell the sled and buy a good used crossover and have a factory set up.
HardwaterHoosier
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Thanks for all the input so far, taking it all in.
The problem with buying a late model long track is I'd be stuck with a late model short track.
Right now I've got it listed for sale, but had little serious inquiries. I've been eyeing newer sleds, but I'm not sure what I want or like.
The problem with buying a late model long track is I'd be stuck with a late model short track.
Right now I've got it listed for sale, but had little serious inquiries. I've been eyeing newer sleds, but I'm not sure what I want or like.
indy_500
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Well I sold my 08 rmk 600 155 and I put a 1.25 track on my 05 switchback 600 144 and it needs a "little work". So long story short didn't really have a sled to go. I ordered a 15 RMK 800 155" so next year I'd definitely be in to show up you young guys
cooksend
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I ordered a 15 RMK 800 155" so next year I'd definitely be in to show up you young guys
Congrats on a nice sled. Just think, last year you said a 144 would go anywhere in the U.P. Us young guys? Thanks a bunch for that one!!!
indy_500
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Congrats on a nice sled. Just think, last year you said a 144 would go anywhere in the U.P. Us young guys? Thanks a bunch for that one!!!
I learned a lot as far as riding goes in the last year! and one of them is that a 144x2 doesn't go very far in many places LOL
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Boats and sleds do share a few traits. In order to have all boating conditions covered you have to have 3 boats. You have to have one big deep boat, one small maneuverable boat and one fast boat. There are no boats made that are big/small/fast all at the same time. Sleds are the same. There is not one sled made that is good at everything. You need one with a 174 length 3 inch paddletrack with a turbo 1200 cc motor for off trail. You need a 600 cc short track for the trails and you need something else for high speed lake running to beat your buddies. Of course this runs into cash but hey - you only live once. When you are drooling the rest of your life away in the nursing home you will wish you had had more fun when you were capable. Either that or buy the sled that suits your needs 80% of the time and suffer through the other 20%.
indy_500
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Smartest thing said on here in a while. Reason I wake up and go to work every day. Sick of listening to whiners! Get out and do it. YOLO has much more meaning behind it than many often think.
And now deep thoughts...by Indy_500
indy_500
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Just sayin.... Think about it before you dump another 10% in your 401k.
I'm just messing with you...might be hard to tell on a forum though. I always enjoy hearing about your sledding adventures.
I agree a 401k ain't much use when you're dead, but everyone needs to decide the balance between what to enjoy now and what's worth saving for later. Sometimes giving up a little fun now can pay off big time just a little down the road, before the nursing home days. I think the original question was about whether to upgrade a sled or put the money toward a better one, not whether to snowmobile or save for retirement.
I was at a conference once with an economist who worked for the Chicago Board of Trade - she said everyone's goal should be to bounce his or her last check. That always stuck with me.
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Tax deferred income in any form is a pita. Tax deferred income tied to the stock market is an even more pita. It will become an even more pita as taxes rise. The game is not rigged to win. Yes there are those that have come out alright in the past. But they are becoming fewer and farer between. At his point you would be better off to take all your cash and corner the tabasco sauce market. But back to the topic ----- Go out and snow-check a crossover sled of your favorite color. I would get a nice green one if I were you. But I am not you so get a nice yellow one instead.
yeah u can have all those fond memory's of your toys junked long ago in your 70s living in your van down by the river. but hay from what I understand river rat cooked over a 55gal drum tastes like chewy chicken when washed down with mad dog 20 20
polarisman_98
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Selfish mindset, must have been an economist with no friends or family. Nice way to treat your kids or whoever might stand to inherit anything from you...
HardwaterHoosier
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I might be bouncing multiple checks if I need to buy three sleds.
She didn't seem like a fun person. But it was a bit of a joke with the point being that some people (not many and unfortunately not me) save too much that could be used for living now, which I think is what Indy was saying.
So back to the conversion question....so all depends on how serious of boondocking sled you want. I converted a MXZX 800ETEC to 137" with a 2" paddle. Also, risers,mountain skis, detached sway bar. Oh and definitely gears...this is a given in my opinion. Anyways, it is not nearly as capable in the deep stuff as my buddys' mountain sleds. The wider stance, front end height, and tunnel design limit its capabilities. Now realize this snow year was an aberration. Some of us may be swinging too far about our boondocking needs (yeah I'm talking about you Indy with your 155" ). So if you want to have a serious boondocking sled, I agree with Ezra and others - get a sled made for that riding.
I'm getting a new sled for boondocking - a 2015 Freeride 137 with 2.25" paddle. Would a 146" be more capable in deep snow? Certainly but I ride in northern Wisconsin and am not counting on this type of snow year repeating too often. I'm taking my old MXZX and converting it back to trail duty.
). So if you want to have a serious boondocking sled, I agree with Ezra and others - get a sled made for that riding.I'm getting a new sled for boondocking - a 2015 Freeride 137 with 2.25" paddle. Would a 146" be more capable in deep snow? Certainly but I ride in northern Wisconsin and am not counting on this type of snow year repeating too often. I'm taking my old MXZX and converting it back to trail duty.
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' Now realize this snow year was an aberration' Boy is that ever an understatement. I remember 3 short years ago when we cancelled because of lack of snow in Wisc. In many recent years we have been short - not long - on snow. It may be many years before we get this kind of a winter again. There will be many long trackers sold and modified at home this off season. Don't know if a full on commitment to length is quite necessary.