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Thinking bout a new sled
- 06 Switchback with pics, gimmie your opinion
started by xc600rmk
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May 2nd 2008 at 8:44 PM
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xc600rmk
Friend of Fast
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1508 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: March 27th 2007
Location: Albion, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 XC600/RMK,98 XCR440sks
Miles Last Season: 2,500+ ea
Miles This Season: 3
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Well Im thinking bout gettin a new sled.I found this one not far from me.06 Switchback 600ho with the racer paint scheme.its a 144 x 1.25 track.around 500 miles on it, it was a demo. their asking 6900.00, that seems high IMO,and was wondering if I should try to find a 136 Switchback,and how much of a difference in the uncoupled 144 is on the trails? and if ya think 6900 is too high. Id rather have an FST switchback but I cant find one local yet.One more question, i know the sled has the same tunnel as a 151 rmk and the flap is a ways away from the track,and wondering if there are any cooling issues or hyfax problems cuz it looks like all the snow would go out the back and not get scaveneged up and in the tunnel.Thanks for any responses.
*98 XC600 and some RMK add ons
*98 XCR440 and some SKS add ons
*Some old 70s Chappral Firebird with a 1 lunger Fuji,15mph downhill on ice with a 14 mph tailwind,AND ITS FOR SALE FOR SALE!!!
*new edition to the fam.83 Polaris Star 250.
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May 2nd 2008 at 8:49 PM
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Octane
Amateur Lumberjack
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2274 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: November 16th 2004
Location: Edgerton, WI, USA
Current Sled: '01 Polaris 600 EDGE X
Miles Last Season: 910
Miles This Season: 110
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I think $6,900 is way too much money for that sled. Im sure that sled was over $10,000 when it was new, but you also gotta consider that its pretty much 3 years old.
I personally wouldnt pay over $5,500 for that sled.
I'm no longer fighting my inner demons. Now we're on the same side.
'01 Polaris Indy 600 XC SP EDGE X
4 1/2" Powermadd articulating bar riser, Pro-X seat, Pure Polaris handguards with Pure Polaris handguard mounts, red Cobra low sno-x windshield, almond/blue primary spring with 10-60 weights and 121" x 15" x .91 track with 96 studs.
7,100 miles
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May 2nd 2008 at 8:51 PM
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wilb
Advanced Member
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1368 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 24th 2005
Location: Cuba City, WI, USA
Current Sled: 09 600 Dragon Sp
Miles Last Season: 532
Miles This Season: 1650
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That is one of the best looking sleds imo. I know a guy with a 144 switchback and he really likes it. Id offer em $5500 for it as it will be soon 3 years old.
09 600 Dragon Sp
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May 2nd 2008 at 11:20 PM
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beyer600fusion
Junior Member
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279 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: November 20th 2007
Location: Morris, MN, USA
Current Sled: 600h.o. fusion
Miles Last Season: 800 miles
Miles This Season: 1100 miles
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i didnt even pay that much for my fusion at the end of its first year out. They had a sb too and im sure it wasnt that much 2 years ago
1st of all the real weight of the xp is 439.
2nd it is how the engine makes the hp through out the rpm range.
3rd the Dragon 800sp has the Ripsaw track 1.25.
4th ,you have no idea of what you are talking about.
5th get the F-CK out and stop bashing.
6th your Mach z 1000 is a chit box.
I may be a retard, but I'm the smartest one I know.
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May 2nd 2008 at 11:25 PM
[ Modified May 2nd 2008 at 11:26 PM
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600xc4me
Lover of snow.
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Member Since: April 18th 2007
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Around here that would be a killer deal. But I guess your market just sucks in the US as far as sled prices.
2000 600 XC:
New 700 VES motor.
SLP rail and tunnel extensions
136/1.75 track.
Whal Bros 8tooth extrovert drivers
Custom WIDE snow eliminator,running boards, with modified M7 grip strips
4" powermadd handle bar riser and pivot.
RSI Back country bend bars, RSI warmers, barpad, hooks and grips.
04 RMK seat.
Painted all the hood vents yellow.
Yellow Sporteck hand guards.
Yellow skid plate.
Yellow running board side grip strips.
Turned bogey wheels around so they're black.
SLP can
"DUDE TRUST ME I AM NOT THINKING ABOUT BUYING ONE OF THE DISGUSTING VOMIT CYCLES OF PUTRID DEATH STENCH OF DOOM".
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May 2nd 2008 at 11:53 PM
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powersledder
PSI Powered
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3270 Posts
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Member Since: September 1st 2006
Location: Houghton, MI, USA
Current Sled: 2000 RMK 800
Miles Last Season: 1505
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$6900 for a 2 year old demo? I don't think so. You can pick up barely used '06 700's for 3-5K. Fix the few little issues they have(clutch alignment and cooling) and you will have a rock solid, fast, and great handling sled. My dad has an '06 700rmk and i love it, handles awesome and lots of power.
As far as the FST goes, well I hope you don't venture off trail. I have ridden one a few times and IMO the only reason I'd ever have one is for trail riding. Way too heavy, its very hard to carve with because it either wants to stay level or be completely on its side, no in between. It does have 140HP+ I can vouch for that because they are quick.
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May 3rd 2008 at 12:44 AM
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myvertxcape
Bring It, Don't Sing It!
myvertxcape reading stuffnut topics everyday on here.
Updated Last Wednesday at 11:57 PM
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2448 Posts
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Member Since: July 10th 2005
Location: Kotlik, AK, USA
Current Sled: '07/8 600RMK 144's
Miles Last Season: 5k
Miles This Season: 100
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$6k tops if it comes with a full warrantee, demo sleds usually do. That 600 is way better than a 700 of the same year, the 600engine is rock solid reliable. The 700 can be made better, but it still has its quirks and is still heavier. You can buy used privately for cheaper but no warrantee.
The 144" suspension is better than the coupled 136" and has better floatation. That extra 3.75" of track on the ground does wonders, believe me.
'08 600RMK 144" 3080 miles
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