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I want a new ride
- Best model for me, need feedback
started by 71rdrnr
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February 5th 2008 at 9:50 AM
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71rdrnr
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59 Posts 
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Member Since: January 18th 2008
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Current Sled: 1991 polaris RXL 650
2008-2009 Miles: 30
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Looking for advice on new sled for me, I’m thinking 2003 – 2006 and around a 600cc.
My type of riding has been mostly groomed trails, ditches and along the rivers.
I need a sled that I can ride all day in the trails doing 40 – 45mph or the rivers at 70 – 80mph. So far we have not done much powder and defiantly no mountain riding (were flatlanders. Ha-ha.)
Also I don’t want to be the last guy on the trail but I’m thinking 800’s & 900’s are just too big.
Looking for opinions - THANKS 
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February 5th 2008 at 10:43 AM
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G-Man
I'm a new DADDY!!!
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Member Since: November 21st 2005
Location: Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada
Current Sled: 2006 Trail RMK 700
2008-2009 Miles: 820
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A Polaris IQ 600 sound right in your ball park. Solid motor, can be had in a Fusion packadge for CHEAP, plus it is the fastest 600 in it's class. So go check one out and see if you like it. You just have to remember is when looking for a sled, don't buy what your buddy says is great, buy what suits you best. If at all posible do some test riding.
Life's Short Ride Hard!
Sled: 2006 Trail RMK 700 
SLP Y-Pipe, Single Pipe, Silencer
SLP Velocity Stack
V-Force 3 Reeds
SLP Flow Rites (2.5")
5 3/4" Riser
Clutching:Primary Grn/Blk 10-62, Secondary Red/Blk 62-40-42/62-44-42 helix
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February 5th 2008 at 10:52 AM
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boody1981
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424 Posts 
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Member Since: February 6th 2006
Location: The Pas, MB, Canada
Current Sled: 00' XCR 800
2008-2009 Miles: 0 inKuwait
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I would suggest a F6 firecat, or a XC 600 around a 01-04, they are very reliable if kept stock (my mom has a 02 600 Classic with 13,000 miles on it and never opened the engine). Also if you could get your hands on a Polaris Ultra, they are very smooth running and dependable if kept stock. But I would look for guys who have these sleds before you buy one, try it out. Rev 600 would be a good sled, however, the riding position is very different from the "lazy boy" "sit back" style of most other sleds for groom trail cruising. Try one first.
Good luck
1995 Indy lite
1996 Indy super sport
1997 Indy 500
1998 Indy 500
1999 Yamaha SRX 600
2000 Polaris XCR 800
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February 5th 2008 at 5:55 PM
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Ramskye
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Member Since: February 3rd 2007
Location: Coral Harbour, nunavut, Canada
Current Sled: '08 600RR
2008-2009 Miles: unknown
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tough choice i'd go with a polaris 600 ves. bullet proof reliability and yet plenty of power to get you anywhere.
1992 RXL 650 EFI
1994 Sport 440 fan
1994 XLT 580
1998 XCR 600
2002 XC 600 sp
2004 PRO-XR 440
2007 Trail 550 Deluxe
2008 IQ 600 RR
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February 5th 2008 at 5:57 PM
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santo5
Complete khaos
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1215 Posts 
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Member Since: October 11th 2007
Location: shelby twp, michigan
Current Sled: 01 xcsp 600
2008-2009 Miles: 00000000
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2002 xcsp 600 port it and put reeds and a can on it they rip
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February 5th 2008 at 6:13 PM
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MJay
Sledaholic
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Member Since: March 16th 2004
Location: Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
Current Sled: 2006 Arctic Cat M7
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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2003-06 F6 or F7. Amazing sleds. F7s can surprise 1000cc sleds and when setup theres no match stock for stock, no matter what the Polaris faithful will try to tell ya.
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February 6th 2008 at 8:13 AM
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polarispimpman500
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Member Since: November 4th 2005
Location: Orillia, ON, Canada
Current Sled: 2001 xc800sp
2008-2009 Miles: 120
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if you want to coin up a little more cash, the polaris IQ shift is always a great option. my dads friend just baught one and loves it. if your not looking that new i would say any of the xcsp sleds from 2001 up. also im only mentioning polaris because this is in the polaris section, so im guessing you want to ride the best, haha. but really there are so many more choices out there. i would go to some local dealers and sit on some new and used sleds and see how they fit for you
Before I continue, if I don't keep this sled for the whole season, I promise to never sign on to Snowmobile Fanatics again.
BRP......
2001 xc 800 sp | 1998 XCR 600 | 1999 Ski-doo formula 670
- SLP air horn | - 192 woodys | - 30 miles
- 5 inch riser | - 9000miles | - 2 motors
- 192 woodys | - Tripple Pipes | - and alot of head aches
- 6400miles | -Gas and Go | - 10000km
- CLUTCHED
- 128 polaris track
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February 6th 2008 at 8:47 AM
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JD
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Member Since: March 6th 2006
Location: North Dakota, USA
Current Sled: '02 XC 500 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1625
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I'm looking to update to a sled meeting the same criteria as 71rdrnr posted. I am also assuming that since this was posted in the Polaris section, the original poster is looking at Polaris.
Right now, the sleds I am considering are XC 600 and Fusion 600. Both would be a big update from my XLT, or 71rdrnr's RXL.
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February 6th 2008 at 6:22 PM
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jlind
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Member Since: February 2nd 2008
Location: Appleton, WI, USA
Current Sled: 98 XC 700
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Tha F7 is an amazing machine not any faster than my xc700 but the ride is really smooth. I have not yet driven any of The newer Polaris sleds. But for the type of riding you described look for an 03 or o4 F5
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February 7th 2008 at 2:36 AM
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71rdrnr
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59 Posts
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Member Since: January 18th 2008
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Current Sled: 1991 polaris RXL 650
2008-2009 Miles: 30
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Thanks guy,
Would a 700 be overkill? Could it cruse around at low speeds (40 - 45mph) for long periods or will it foul up. Don’t get me wrong I like the speed but that's not what I usually end up doing most of the day.
Also I am leaning towards Polaris because so far that’s all I Know. I will be spending some seat time in what ever I end up buying to get a feel for it.
Thanks for the input.
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February 7th 2008 at 10:12 AM
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boody1981
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424 Posts
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Member Since: February 6th 2006
Location: The Pas, MB, Canada
Current Sled: 00' XCR 800
2008-2009 Miles: 0 inKuwait
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a 700 is a great trail sled and they cruise along just fine at slower speeds. All stock sleds will run beautifully at 45-50mph, its when guys pipe them and clutch them that makes them into beasts on the trail. I have a stock XCR 800, one of the fastest sleds ever built and I do 80% groom trail riding with the family. 45-50mph all day long...or slower if I want. But get on a lake or river...SEE YA!!
1995 Indy lite
1996 Indy super sport
1997 Indy 500
1998 Indy 500
1999 Yamaha SRX 600
2000 Polaris XCR 800
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February 7th 2008 at 1:44 PM
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03xc500
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151 Posts
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Member Since: January 6th 2008
Location: Fort Fairfield, Maine
Current Sled: FST IQ
2008-2009 Miles: 1600
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But for his type of riding he described he very rarely gets over 80MPH and my little 500 on the lake will do 90-95 so get a 500. Thats just my spare sled I use my 2006 polaris 750 turbo most of the time. You have to hold on when your driving that let me tell ya!!!!!
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February 7th 2008 at 1:49 PM
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Polarisfreeeek
thinks the IQr is the best sled ever made!!!
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882 Posts
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Member Since: February 4th 2008
Location: Osakis, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 01 Pro-X 440, 92 Indy 440
2008-2009 Miles: 270
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Oh, a Polaris 600 XC EDGE! A F6 wouldn't be too bad, but the EDGES were always blowing the doors off the Firecat. My uncle has never lost a race with his XC EDGE, and he's raced against every brand of 600. HIs sled is stock. But, I'm not trying to be offensive to Cat, cause if I'm not on a Polaris, I'm on a Cat. And, the Firecat is pretty nice.
POLARIS-DOMINATION!!!
Go Big or Go Home!
Wide f#!kin' open!
When in doubt, floor it!
01 Pro-X 440
92 Indy 440
92 XCR 440
Brother-95 ZRT 800 136" slightly modded
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February 7th 2008 at 4:08 PM
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71rdrnr
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59 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 18th 2008
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Current Sled: 1991 polaris RXL 650
2008-2009 Miles: 30
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I think I'm starting to lean towards a 600IQ LX or 600, 700 IQ or dragon.
At least I'm down to 3-4 models.
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February 7th 2008 at 4:15 PM
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JD
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3118 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 6th 2006
Location: North Dakota, USA
Current Sled: '02 XC 500 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1625
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So, your '03-'06 model year range no longer applies?
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February 7th 2008 at 9:06 PM
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71rdrnr
New Member
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59 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 18th 2008
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Current Sled: 1991 polaris RXL 650
2008-2009 Miles: 30
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Quote originally posted by JD
So, your '03-'06 model year range no longer applies?
ya, I was at the dealer today and I guess I'm getting bit by the new sled bug. 
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February 7th 2008 at 9:09 PM
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FireCat59
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3113 Posts
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Member Since: February 3rd 2007
Location: Camden, NY, USA
Current Sled: 05 F7 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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If only you were closer....lol
"Who cares about triples, I could hit myself in the face with a frying pan and feel just as good as riding 10 miles on xtra 10." hahaha
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