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05 rmk 900--good or bad?
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February 3rd 2005 at 11:03 PM
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akpolarismodsled
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Location: soldotna, ak, USA
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Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about the new rmk 900. I am thinking about getting a new one in 151". I would be interesting how it compares to say the 800 skidoo or the m9.
05 summit 800ho 151"
99 polaris xc 700 xp--big bore kit and more---for sale
96 artic cat 340 chetah--kids sled
96 600 xlt special-wife's
99 artic cat kitty kat--kids
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February 4th 2005 at 9:05 AM
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bigtoyz
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Location: Lake Benton, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 05 900 RMK
2008-2009 Miles: 500~
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I have a 166 900 I only have about 150 miles on it though. I haven't had a belt problem or anything. I have had it in 3' of snow and it didn't seem all that bad. People are thinking that it should be whip lash take off.........from what I here that is not how it was designed. But there are a lot of people who are clutching and and changing the helix and also regearing it. For gearing the 151 an 159 you want a 2.11 ratio area and 166 2.25 area. Think Polaris might step up to the plate on that one from what I here. It is a nice handling machine an plenty of power. Don't think you would go wrong with it.
Patrick
2002 700 RMK 144, Boost Bottle, Team Roller, and primary clutch kit, Simmon skis. Single pipe and Vforce reeds next.
2005 900 RMK 166, Simmon skis, RK Tek head, VForce Reeds, SLP pipe, Fire n Ice Airbox, gears and clutching, BD Controller, Koso dual egt. Took it all apart and did light weight diet on it. Half five gallon can of crap left over and 3 days later :)
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February 4th 2005 at 10:51 AM
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akpolarismodsled
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Is polaris going to regear for the 05 or o6 models. I have been hearing that these sleds are sluggish. How does it handle? How well is it balanced. Is it fairly easy to sidehill or pull and ride on one side?
05 summit 800ho 151"
99 polaris xc 700 xp--big bore kit and more---for sale
96 artic cat 340 chetah--kids sled
96 600 xlt special-wife's
99 artic cat kitty kat--kids
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February 4th 2005 at 1:07 PM
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bigtoyz
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Location: Lake Benton, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 05 900 RMK
2008-2009 Miles: 500~
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From what I hear they might regear the 05's if you have not done so already. I would think that for 06 that is the way they would come. I think it handles pretty good, and a better ride from my edge 700 rmk. For me to pull it over takes a little bit more doings because I am in a chair. But I just lean off the side and give it a yank and it comes around. The center of gravity is really low on them I think. Cause there should have been times where I should have tipped over but it didn't just comes back down on it's skis.
Patrick
2002 700 RMK 144, Boost Bottle, Team Roller, and primary clutch kit, Simmon skis. Single pipe and Vforce reeds next.
2005 900 RMK 166, Simmon skis, RK Tek head, VForce Reeds, SLP pipe, Fire n Ice Airbox, gears and clutching, BD Controller, Koso dual egt. Took it all apart and did light weight diet on it. Half five gallon can of crap left over and 3 days later :)
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February 5th 2005 at 5:55 PM
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akpolarismodsled
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Well I ended up getting a 05 summit 800ho 151" today. Nice sled blue and yellow.
05 summit 800ho 151"
99 polaris xc 700 xp--big bore kit and more---for sale
96 artic cat 340 chetah--kids sled
96 600 xlt special-wife's
99 artic cat kitty kat--kids
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February 6th 2005 at 7:32 AM
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I'll let you know after I ride one today 
Leaving in about an hour.
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February 6th 2005 at 10:44 PM
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Didn't get to ride it.
Looked like it ran hard and floated good.
Dan didn't want to get off of it.
I don't blame him.
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February 7th 2005 at 12:57 AM
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akpolarismodsled
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That looks sweet. Let me know when you ride it how it feels.
05 summit 800ho 151"
99 polaris xc 700 xp--big bore kit and more---for sale
96 artic cat 340 chetah--kids sled
96 600 xlt special-wife's
99 artic cat kitty kat--kids
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February 7th 2005 at 6:57 AM
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He keeps promising, and then when we go riding, he doesn't want to share.
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February 7th 2005 at 9:09 PM
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mtredneck
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i think it looks pretty darn good but i heard a rumor of drive shafts breaking on the 166 not sure if its true but i still want one
If you aint stuck you aint playin hard enough!
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February 8th 2005 at 6:51 AM
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I want one too.
Not yet though ($$$)
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February 8th 2005 at 2:33 PM
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mtredneck
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just talked to a friend last night and he said they got power but not near what they should have
If you aint stuck you aint playin hard enough!
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February 8th 2005 at 6:12 PM
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They have the power, but need the clutching and gearing set up.
Geared way to high and clutched way too mushy from the factory.
Once set up and broken in to where the motor loosens up, IT"S ON. Also needs the vents added to let out the engine heat. High Mark had some of those made as well.
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February 8th 2005 at 8:56 PM
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600ccPolaris
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Where did he get those kick ass graphics? Those are pretty sweet.
03 600 XC, SP 1.5inch paddle track, 5.5inch riser, 21 tooth top gear, powermadd hand gaurds...<---(UPDATE...Totalled)
2002 Sportsman 700
2000 RMK 700
1998 Indy 440
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February 9th 2005 at 6:58 AM
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February 23rd 2005 at 12:56 PM
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HighSierra
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A buddy of mine just had his first 900 rmk issue..... The crank sheared at the clutch.....can you say ouch!!!! He's trying to get a brand new motor, but so far the dealer is just saying they'll put in a new crank.... I don';t think i'd settle for anything less than a new motor on a brand new $10k sled with about 300 miles on it!!
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February 24th 2005 at 4:07 AM
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hardcoresnorider209
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thats my 05 900 RMK 151" it has about 1800 miles on it as we speak and i ride almost every other day its a great sled really at first i hated it but now i love it it handles pretty good and have had no major problems but i would like to see some spindle adjustments hope that it gets fixed for 06 and would like to see some fox float shocks or some **** to that effect im gonna throw a set on soon and some twin pipes and a 4 inch bar riser other than that is has plenty of power and floats on top of the powder
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February 25th 2005 at 10:14 PM
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pthfndr
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i took out the demo 159 from the shop here was or seemed very tippy at first but after A few miles on it it was good being up higher gives it such A different feel! after that I had no complaint's ( I ride A 03 escape) first time you take it over A jump or through A cornice you'll be hooked! does'nt have any more power than my 800 but it was stock! and hang's right up there I'm sure no prob making this sled really rip.
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February 26th 2005 at 10:22 AM
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utahmtnrider
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I have a 900 rmk 151. we have about 6' of snow in the mountains behind us at 9000'.
compaired to the 05 800 there is a unbelievable amount of torque and handles in the trees like a dream. you dont notice a weight difference between the two sleds. I added the vent kit on the clutch side to aid in cooling. Polaris is supplying dealers with new motor mounts to stop the vibration on the 900. dealers (at least mine with change the mounts ar no charge). You cant go Wrong with the 900
http://www.Skylinesno-riders.com
07 Dragon RMK
05 50th Annv. Edt. 900 151" RMK
02 snowchecked 700 RMK
00 XC600SP 136" (Won stock class Jackson Hole Hill Climbs 00)
96 Yamaha vmax 600
92 Yamaha Exicter II
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February 27th 2005 at 5:01 PM
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Aksotar
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over 500 miles on my 151".... the cooling trouble potential was taken care of by my dealer with a vent... it certainly has more torque than my 800 had and is FAR easier to ride and steer.... wish they could have done something about mileage...
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February 28th 2005 at 2:57 PM
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Here are the vents machined out of aluminum that High Mark Recreation in Boise had made and sells.
Some nice machine work too.
They do make a difference.
If any one is interested, they go for like $40 or $50 for the pair and High Mark will ship anywhere.
208-343-2830 ask for Lance or John
Tell them Darin sent you.
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