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Out of these sleds which would you choose
- 2001-2005 Mountain cat 800, mountain cat 900, 2005+ m7 or a IQ RMK 600 or 700
started by powderforlife
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October 9th 2008 at 11:59 PM
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powderforlife
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721 Posts 
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Member Since: August 15th 2007
Location: Eagle river, Alaska
Current Sled: 1999 Powder Special 700
2008-2009 Miles: 250
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Out of reliability and how well they perform what would you guys choose?
The best bang for your buck. I am talking about trail riding, hill climbing, and powder. i know they are all mountain sleds but i want to see.
1999 Powder Special 700
Super-Q can
4 inch fly risers Powdermad throttle Ext, With Fly Extn. Brake line
billet adjuster blocks
Fox Shocks all the way around
surefoot grips
Tunnel Braces
With Pre-Filter material behind the hood screens
136 inch track with 2 inch paddle
Making a custom Airbox..
Boyesen Power Reeds arrived!
1996 550 Cougar Mtn.
Tunnel braces
Fly Oversized handlebars with Rox 2'' risors.
other family sled.
The new edition.
1993 Storm 750 SKS. my sled "The Project"
not running low compression
1998 Powder Special 600 EFI(stock) the dads sled
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October 10th 2008 at 12:08 AM
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will_5
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Member Since: May 20th 2008
Location: Northwest Alaska, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F7
2008-2009 Miles: 1000
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I like the M7 anyday. Simply because it's newer and I like the Mountain/Firecat/Crossfire Chassis'.
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October 10th 2008 at 12:16 AM
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wolfpack03
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182 Posts 
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Location: Floyd, IA, USA
Current Sled: Rev 500ss & 600ZL
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I would love to try a 900 cat.
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October 10th 2008 at 12:23 AM
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99zl
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203 Posts
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Location: Albert Lea, MN
Current Sled: 99' ZL 440
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M7!!!!! never rode one, but wouldnt mind
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October 10th 2008 at 12:37 AM
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2strokes_are_awsome
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242 Posts
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Member Since: March 5th 2007
Location: Sabin, MN, USA
Current Sled: RMK
2008-2009 Miles: 700ish
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M7 or 700 Rmk iq. Both handle like a dream. Both have plenty of power. Its more personal preference between the two than a competition. I am of course talking about the 07 and beyond 700 Rmk. Not to say the older iq's are bad its just they aren't near as good.
As for reliability, if it has tits, tires or burns gas, you're going to run into problems.....sooner or later.
There's no replacement for displacement!
Stock = Boring
My ride: a well massaged 2000 RMK sleeper
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October 10th 2008 at 12:40 AM
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ZR600cce
The Strong Silent Guy
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Member Since: December 3rd 2001
Location: omaha, NE, USA
Current Sled: '02 Mountain Cat 800 '151
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Because I now have 2 of those cats in the family, the 02 Mountain Cat 800 153 and 05 M7 153, I have to say they are both good but I do think I'm gonna love the M7. The Mountain Cat is yet to leave me stranded though.
ARTIC CAT
2005 M7 '153 w/ Speedwerx Pipe,Can
RiVeR CiTy SnOwDrIfTeRs-Omaha Neb
2004 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Z71
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October 10th 2008 at 2:09 AM
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xtralettucetomatoe580
Tan Berets lead the way
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Location: Hunter Army Airfield, GA, USA
Current Sled: C17, C130, UH, CH, Lil's
2008-2009 Miles: 950
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The M7 is in its own category. Dont even know why you threw the others up there... The IQ RMK 700 was a turd, and the 600 does not compare in power at all. Plus the M and IQ chassis handle pretty similar in the deep.
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers Lead The Way!.."All the way!" <<<<<1st Bat, 75th>>>>>
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October 10th 2008 at 2:36 AM
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powderforlife
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721 Posts
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Member Since: August 15th 2007
Location: Eagle river, Alaska
Current Sled: 1999 Powder Special 700
2008-2009 Miles: 250
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Quote originally posted by xtralettucetomatoe580
The M7 is in its own category. Dont even know why you threw the others up there... The IQ RMK 700 was a turd, and the 600 does not compare in power at all. Plus the M and IQ chassis handle pretty similar in the deep.
so do you not like your 700???
1999 Powder Special 700
Super-Q can
4 inch fly risers Powdermad throttle Ext, With Fly Extn. Brake line
billet adjuster blocks
Fox Shocks all the way around
surefoot grips
Tunnel Braces
With Pre-Filter material behind the hood screens
136 inch track with 2 inch paddle
Making a custom Airbox..
Boyesen Power Reeds arrived!
1996 550 Cougar Mtn.
Tunnel braces
Fly Oversized handlebars with Rox 2'' risors.
other family sled.
The new edition.
1993 Storm 750 SKS. my sled "The Project"
not running low compression
1998 Powder Special 600 EFI(stock) the dads sled
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October 10th 2008 at 4:20 AM
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ganung
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Current Sled: Polaris 440
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One quick question, are you talking about the 755 cleanfire 700 from 2006, or the newer 700(2007-09)? I would have to say go with the M7 or the IQ RMK. Both are excellent machines.
Personally I would have to go with the IQ RMK, just because I am more biased towards them.
My friend has a 2005 M7 that runs great, the only issue he has had with it is cooling in hardpack conditions when its warmer out. If the snow is deep and/or the temperature is cold out, no cooling problems.
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October 10th 2008 at 5:26 AM
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M7, and if you cant get your hands on one of those, a 144 crossfire, if not, an 03' Mountain Cat 900 w/ efi
2005 Fusion 900cfi
Dynoport Can
SLP Torque Arm
1" predator track
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Dads:
03' RX-1er
Custom Graphics
4th wheel + Custom wheel kit
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Moms:
2000 SXr 600 Sleeper ( 700 triple big bore with cut 600 heads )
Stock elsewise
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October 10th 2008 at 7:14 AM
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kingofkings
argueing with idiots
kingofkings .
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Location: Little Falls, MN, USA
Current Sled: 1998 ZL 500
2008-2009 Miles: 700+
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I would go with the M7 but honestly, since you put trail in there, I would go with the Crossfire 700 or 800.
-To ride or not to ride, what a stupid question!
-You should never judge a guy until you have walked a mile in his shoes, then you are a mile away and have his shoes
-Ice, snow, or grass, I'll still kick your ass.
-"And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter he will tell, one more soldier reporting Sir I have served my time in Hell"
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October 10th 2008 at 7:35 AM
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MJay
Sledaholic
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Location: Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
Current Sled: 2006 Arctic Cat M7
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Of course Im gonna pick the M7. I like to ride powder fields, drift banks, small hills, and the occasional trip to some mountains. I only like to ride the trail while Im looking for the good places to play. My M does everything I want and then some in the conditions I ride. The floatation, lug height, and easy flickability make it a difficult sled to beat in the powder. I know my buddies XF cant even look at some of the places my sled takes me.
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October 10th 2008 at 9:40 AM
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firecatF5
SEARCHER and DESTROYER of feilds of white!
firecatF5 finally got a car.
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Location: E. Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F5
2008-2009 Miles: 908
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I would choose the IQ RMK 700(I know nothing of mountain sleds, it just looks the best  )
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October 10th 2008 at 10:39 AM
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xtralettucetomatoe580
Tan Berets lead the way
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2419 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 4th 2005
Location: Hunter Army Airfield, GA, USA
Current Sled: C17, C130, UH, CH, Lil's
2008-2009 Miles: 950
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I do not own a regular IQ RMK 700, it is the RAW chassis 700CFI. Big difference between the bigblock 755 and the 700CFI. I love my sled. Absolutely love everything about the chassis, but I could always use more power... If you were to compare the RAW RMK 700CFI to the M7 than it is a different story. That really comes down to personal preference because they are both great sleds. I think the 700CFI has a few more features being newer than the M7 but they both are outstanding sleds.
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers Lead The Way!.."All the way!" <<<<<1st Bat, 75th>>>>>
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October 10th 2008 at 11:22 AM
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Dirty_Harry
Ridin the Storm out!
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Location: Kalamazoo, Mi, USA
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IQ 600 RMK
Slednutz.com
2002 Ski Doo Summit 600 144 (Skidmark)
1997 Indy Storm (Stormy)
1995 XLT Sp
1998 Arctic Cat Panther 550 Touring (Sold)
1993 Arctic Cat 550 EXT (Sold)
1996 XLT Special (Sold)
2000 Indy 500 (Sold)
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October 10th 2008 at 1:13 PM
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BC_Dan
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IQ 600, 700, 800 RMK. I LOVE mine. I went from an Edge 800 to the 600, and only had two instances where I missed the HP of the 800. The IQ is definitely a rider's sled, the transition from sitting to standing is sooo much easier than on the Edge. At the end of the day, I'm not near as sore or tired riding the IQ. There is definitely a difference between the 2006 "700" that is built off the failed "900" engine design and the 2007-08 small block 700. That engine was definitely not ready for prime time. The 700 Dragon would have been what I am riding had the dealer had one in stock when I REALLY needed a sled. But I like the 600 and will keep it for at least the next several years. I like that HO 600 engine so much I got another one (2006) for the wif over this summer.
Cat M series are light and nimble as well, but it's 90 miles from here to a dealer... so Polaris gets the nod.
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October 10th 2008 at 10:49 PM
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happyfast79
big ol poo..all 166" of her
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Location: gillette, wy, USA
Current Sled: 05 900 166
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700 IQ is gona have a better ride and still has a great chassis with good power and the m7 has a great chassis but kinda sucky ride and still has decent power. the iq 600 for being a 600 has some decent power plus good chassis. so those are my three pick's..i have a 05 polaris IQ 900 rmk 166 and i love it.
05 rmk 900 166x2.4, fire n ice airbox and intake vents, slp powder pro's and holtz spindles, tri city front bumper, better boards, slp vents, compfusion motor mounts,06 pistons,mmp billet 8" inner big wheel kit.
96 polaris ultra, psi tripple pipes, boysen reeds,151x2 track
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October 11th 2008 at 2:46 PM
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RMK-KING
The Fabricator Moderator
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9125 Posts 
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Location: Center and Roseglen, ND, USA
Current Sled: 09 RMK 700 & 06 IQr 600
2008-2009 Miles: 550
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I have riden every one of the sleds you listed. I had a 900 MTN cat which has awesome power but broke the crank shaft at around 2500 miles,not to uncommon for a cat 900 to do. The MTN cat 800s had a piston recall that you will want to make sure has been done,and the power did not impress me for being a 800. The M7 is a pretty good chassis but I felt that it was under powered compared to the Edge RMKs I was riding with at the time. The IQ 600 was very nimble and the best MTN chassis I have ever riden,but in the real deep pow the 600 could use a little extra power. The 700 is a torquey powerhouse and a all around good sled. I would pick the IQ chassis regardless of what motor you decide to get with it.
Current Line Up
-09 RMK Assault
-06 IQ R 600HO
-01 ProX 600
-95 XCR 600
Days get shorter,snow gets deeper,life gets better.
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