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Nevada · Dec 10, 2007

Hi Im new here but have been lurking for a while. So i dont know if this question is in the right place.

If you were to buy a new 800 sled this year what would it be?

I have a rmk 800 2002 and was wondering if i should make a change and go to cat.

Thanks for any help

Holiday · Dec 10, 2007

That's funny. Shoud I tell you what to wear or eat next? Polaris sounds good, the Ski-doo is the lightest of the bunch, and AC is out there too. What do you like??

rotax · Dec 10, 2007

700 Dragon!

Ollie · Dec 10, 2007

Nevada said:
Hi Im new here but have been lurking for a while. So i dont know if this question is in the right place.

If you were to buy a new 800 sled this year what would it be?

I have a rmk 800 2002 and was wondering if i should make a change and go to cat.

Thanks for any help

Ride each and decide.
Your the only one who can tell what sled you like.

OuraySledder · Dec 10, 2007

If I bought a new 800 this year it would definately be the Polaris. For the same money, or very close, I would probably find an M1000 Sno Pro 162 though.

All the new sleds are pretty awesome.

steveo10 · Dec 10, 2007

you seriously cant go wrong with the M/dragon/summit 800. I would maybe wait for more reviews on the new dragon/summit, but the 700dragon is a great sled

Motley Doo · Dec 10, 2007

I'm a doo guy, so I'm bias, but I would hold off until next year so Ski-doo can work the bugs out of the xp. Its the lightest and from what I hear, one of the best 800 motors, but It might be just the lightweight!

76FOMOCO · Dec 10, 2007

go cat and dump a cummins in it and it will way the same as a yammi.....:beer; m8 rox out of the box!

diggerdown · Dec 10, 2007

800 dragon, first year engine. 800 doo, light and easy to tow in! Yamaha, good sled, under-powered for the extra weight. 800 cat, second year refinements with a good track record.

msled162 · Dec 10, 2007

Go Cat and if you don't like trade her in next year and watch how the other preform this year.

finerotax · Dec 10, 2007

Find a good dealer that treats ya right, and ride what he sells!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!IMHO

OuraySledder · Dec 11, 2007

M8????? The same M8 that got beat up by the 700 Dragon last year????

Granted, not a bad sled in any way, but it just doesn't have the power of either the Doo or the Poo.

AdrenalineAddict · Dec 11, 2007

I would take your 2002 RMK and work it over with SLP's performance package. This consists of porting, head work, SLP high RPM single pipe, and air box mods. I know a few guys who have been running this for years and they can run along side, or better than, any stocker the Big 4 has to offer. Performance on sleds really hasn't taken a step forward since 2002 or 2003, people just try to justify spending alot of money for the same performance they already had. Good clutching is the key.

POLZIN · Dec 11, 2007

finerotax said:
Find a good dealer that treats ya right, and ride what he sells!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!IMHO

Finerotax, Now thats good advice I have to drive 100 miles to a polaris dealer because my local dealer makes me want to go POSTAL. A good dealer is as important as a good riding buddy. Both are a must

gunslinger770 · Dec 15, 2007

That's a personal decision that only you can make. I learned along time ago that following someone else's likes can cause heartache for you.

The sled you have is a great one though if your looking to go new, talk to the dealers, get familiar with each sled and then make a decision based on your likes and dislikes and what YOU want. I'm a Polaris fan but if the Cat turns you on check them out as you need to be happy with what you buy, not what makes somebody else happy. There are no bad sleds out there, only some slightly better in certain areas-don't let anyone kid you.

I've ridden all brands for 29 years and loved them all, just some a bit more than others...........but that's a decision YOU have to make.

GODEEP · Dec 15, 2007

rotax said:
700 Dragon!

You thinking of changing?? thought you were a skidoo man!

Zrider · Dec 15, 2007

AdrenalineAddict:

Perfectly stated. Plus one would have 10 large + still in the checkbook. Saw lots of guys here in our area that bought new iron last year and they didn't run worth s**t. Most often, it boiled down to clutching(lack of).

CATillak · Dec 15, 2007

OuraySledder said:
M8????? The same M8 that got beat up by the 700 Dragon last year????

Granted, not a bad sled in any way, but it just doesn't have the power of either the Doo or the Poo.

what about that same M7 that beat up on the RMK 900?? lol

id stick with your EDGE, thats the only poo (minus this old AZZ ultra that was one of the fastest sleds iv ever ridden) that i actually enjoyed and is great in powder. just modd that bad chicken out, i dont have the money to buy a new sled, so i just throw an eighth of the money into the motor and suspension to make it run with the newer sleds if not beat em.

milehighassassin · Dec 15, 2007

It really comes down to a couple things:
-Personal Preference, I like the Dragon, although I have not rode the 800. I have not rode the New Ski Doo 800 XP, but it is light. I have rode an M7, but not the M8. I liked the M7, but I liked the Dragon a lot more.

I just bought an 05 800 Rev (Ski Doo).

The 2nd thing this comes down to is how much money you want to spend. You probably will not be able to find an 800 Dragon (Polaris) very easily. The Ski-Doo is hard to find, but possible. You should have NO problems at all getting an M8.

What did you plan on spending?

sldgy · Dec 15, 2007

milehighassassin said:
It really comes down to a couple things:
-Personal Preference, I like the Dragon, although I have not rode the 800. I have not rode the New Ski Doo 800 XP, but it is light. I have rode an M7, but not the M8. I liked the M7, but I liked the Dragon a lot more.

I just bought an 05 800 Rev (Ski Doo).

The 2nd thing this comes down to is how much money you want to spend. You probably will not be able to find an 800 Dragon (Polaris) very easily. The Ski-Doo is hard to find, but possible. You should have NO problems at all getting an M8.

What did you plan on spending?

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