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Ok u guys, lets see them sleds! I will post a pic when I get a chance. I ride a 2005 Polaris 800 Switchback, stretched to 151 w/2�paddle,heel clicker in the clutch, v-force reeds ,a great sounding (not) overly loud can blush, 2� riser, powder pro ski�s, scratchers and a muff pot and last but not least I have a hitch for pulling my 5� Seglin sled. I got over 5000 miles on this sled and �it� knows how to get me home. My kid (25yo) rides a 2012 RMK pro (snow checked orange) you would think there would nothing to improve on a 12000$ sled but he managed to spend even more $ on mods ! (I guess I can�t complain he spends his money on stuff I can ride 2) grin Better yet> were going to cantwell on this 3 day weekend! cool


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I just really got into riding sleds around 2008 though I did have a 92 MX 470 back around '94, even took it to Arctic Man and broke it.

Wife and I both ride 2008 Ski Doo rev Summit 600 HO SDI's with 144" tracks. Wife has changed the plastics on her's to make it look more womanly, added electric start and we put a AEEN can on it to make it sound throaty plus we also added a floating secondary. She also has a Powder Keg tunnel box to keep her makeup and stuff dry. wink

Mine on the other hand has a bunch of stuff done to it. I relocated all the handle bar switches to the gauge pod, moved the steering post forward 2", put an MBRP can on it, freshly rebuilt HPG front shocks, rear drop brackets, vents on both side and knee panels, ported the clutch cover, nordlock washers on the y-pipe, floated the secondary, relocated the rear axle and removed 2 wheels. Just recently I put Mods Skis on it and i'll have a DJ clutch kit coming soon, just ordered a new Sleds Solutions E Series tunnel bag so I have someplace to keep my extra gear. Oh yeah, what sled would be complete without a Hot Pot!! grin

Owning sleds ain't cheap but man are they fun to ride! Will post some pics tomorrow.


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Originally Posted by atvalaska
My kid (25yo) rides a 2012 RMK pro (snow checked orange)


I rode a 2011 Pro RMK last weekend. I really hate to say it (I am a Ski-doo guy), but it kinda rocked. Not a ton of snap to it, but I love that chassis.

I blew up my motor this weekend - it wasn't a great day for team Ski-doo.

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Originally Posted by cwh2
I blew up my motor this weekend - it wasn't a great day for team Ski-doo.


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Originally Posted by cwh2


I rode a 2011 Pro RMK last weekend. I really hate to say it (I am a Ski-doo guy), but it kinda rocked. Not a ton of snap to it, but I love that chassis.
the power band is in the mid range ... 0 to 4000 feet ... straigth up! this year well'l be at articman once again (12+ years) more good times to come.


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Originally Posted by MuskegMan
Originally Posted by cwh2
I blew up my motor this weekend - it wasn't a great day for team Ski-doo.


S.L.E.D. = Slowly Leaching Every Dollar grin
lol!! eek


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We're not very hi-tech here at the lake![Linked Image][Linked Image]
We have a couple of 2008 Bravo's and a couple of Polaris's that just keep going,it's hard to justify $10.000 on a new machine!


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Here is my first sled. It was an '02 800 Summit Highmark 151". It had low end snap that would yank your arms out of their sockets, if you weren't paying attention. I miss that power, sometimes.
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The current ride is an '05 Summit 600 w/ a 144" track. It doesn't have the grunt that the 800 had, but it's much easier on fuel and goes plenty fast enough to keep my novice riding skills entertained. The newer chassis is much easier to ride, but I've avoided riding the newest Ski-Doo offerings. I'm afraid I might need one. grin
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Here's mine sitting in the driveway.
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Spring in Petersville.
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Hard to beat a Tundra for work purpose.

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Why so modest Dan?

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Here's my sled, about $600 ago....

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Dan, that looks like Petersville. Nice shot of Denali in the background.


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Originally Posted by Maverick940
Hard to beat a Tundra for work purpose.
i rode a herters huskey 440 in the ealry 70's ...then a john derre...in 1985 i moved up to a tundra...


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Originally Posted by atvalaska
Originally Posted by Maverick940
Hard to beat a Tundra for work purpose.
i rode a herters huskey 440 in the ealry 70's ...then a john derre...in 1985 i moved up to a tundra...


Yeah, they're the cat's meow for work, that's for sure. Love 'em.

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Here's Dan's old tundra lt that I traded for:

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I finally got into sleds a few weeks ago with a what I figured was a good deal, '96 skandic 500 fan for $400. I figured, hey it runs what could be wrong? Long story short, it has over 10,000 miles on it and the good news is the engine was replaced or re-built fairly reasonably. The bad news started when I pulled the stock track out to swap in a used summit paddle track. The front shock in the skid had a busted spring so was useless, all the bearings in the idlers were shot, driveshaft bearing shot, the driveshaft bearing was replaced at some point and the oil seal in the chain case was knocked loose so no oil in the chaincase. The oil splash ring was put in the wrong way which resulted in it grinding against the snap ring and the bolt wasn't properly torqued so it came loose and the large gear was beat up as well as the inboard half of the chaincase bearing. The jackshaft bearing was pretty much toast.

I did manage to replace all that stuff minus the front shock, added a missing windshield and discovered the carb boots were cracking so got replacements. I'm thinking It's up to $1200 and still needs the seat recovered and a new front bumper. I did go out for a ride on Sunday with the kids, the oldest boy managed to get it stuck twice, first time before I even got the tundra out of the truck. Second time was him not listening to me telling him to stay off the overflow. It's a lesson better learned within a mile of home with temps in the 30's then way out in the boonies with sub zero temps.

I'll get some pics when it's finally all back together. Should be a perfect sled for accessing remote property which is why I got the sleds in the first place. Might also be getting another one sooner than later.

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Originally Posted by 458 Lott
Here's Dan's old tundra lt that I traded for:

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I finally got into sleds a few weeks ago with a what I figured was a good deal, '96 skandic 500 fan for $400. I figured, hey it runs what could be wrong? Long story short, it has over 10,000 miles on it and the good news is the engine was replaced or re-built fairly reasonably. The bad news started when I pulled the stock track out to swap in a used summit paddle track. The front shock in the skid had a busted spring so was useless, all the bearings in the idlers were shot, driveshaft bearing shot, the driveshaft bearing was replaced at some point and the oil seal in the chain case was knocked loose so no oil in the chaincase. The oil splash ring was put in the wrong way which resulted in it grinding against the snap ring and the bolt wasn't properly torqued so it came loose and the large gear was beat up as well as the inboard half of the chaincase bearing. The jackshaft bearing was pretty much toast.

I did manage to replace all that stuff minus the front shock, added a missing windshield and discovered the carb boots were cracking so got replacements. I'm thinking It's up to $1200 and still needs the seat recovered and a new front bumper. I did go out for a ride on Sunday with the kids, the oldest boy managed to get it stuck twice, first time before I even got the tundra out of the truck. Second time was him not listening to me telling him to stay off the overflow. It's a lesson better learned within a mile of home with temps in the 30's then way out in the boonies with sub zero temps.

I'll get some pics when it's finally all back together. Should be a perfect sled for accessing remote property which is why I got the sleds in the first place. Might also be getting another one sooner than later.


Overflow can be a royal pain-in-the-ass. I've gone through a few times. One time ended up thigh-deep in the stuff at -40 something. Wasn't fun. I was a long way from the cabin. It's a risky business.

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What year Summit did that track come off of?

You'll need to make sure your drivers will work, that you have sufficient clearance for those 2 1/4" paddles and your rails (136) need to be extended to fit whatever length track your putting on it.


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Not sure on the year, but they are 1 1/2" paddles. The pitch is correct and the driver works. The skandic has a 136" skid so the 136" track fit fine.

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Originally Posted by Maverick940
Overflow can be a royal pain-in-the-ass. I've gone through a few times. One time ended up thigh-deep in the stuff at -40 something. Wasn't fun. I was a long way from the cabin. It's a risky business.


Fortunately it was only as deep as my boots, so wet feet and socks. But man, that nice light tundra get's aweful heavy when the track is packed full of slush.

My boy managed to get across the overflow and into nice deep wet snow before getting stuck the second time. He saw some open water and wisely shut the machine down. After walking through the overflow and digging the snow I was able to get the nose and tracked moved enough to climb out of the hole he parked it in and powered back across the overflow. He got to walk back laugh

I found a good thread on what to do when dealing with a stuck in overflow situation:

http://www.dootalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=448197

I need to add a few items into the don't leave the trailhead without it kit.

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