Alright guys I think I have done my homework on this sled but just wanted to get some extra input. I am looking at picking up a 2015 M8000 LTD 153 with only 234 miles on the sled. The guy bought it as a leftover in 16 and took it on one ride that winter and one ride this past winter both trips up to the UP. The sled is all stock minus a speedwerx L2 can, froggskinz, rox hand guards, and an extra new belt. I think I could get the sled for $5,700 as his riding partner (his brother) just sold his 16 M8000 to my sisters boyfriends buddy for $6,400.
A little bit about myself, I am a 6'5 guy and weigh in about 330 dressed with all the gear. I am a former Left Tackle and still work out regularly so for the most part any extra weight doesnt bother me. The sled will primarily be ridden in the UP 2-4 weekends mid sled season and a handful of times after the trails legally close. In addition we plan on doing 1-2 trips out west this coming winter. Primary reason for buying the mtn sled is so I do not have to rent when we go out west as I feel that it is cost effective to buy rather then rent if I can get 3 years out of the sled. I have boondocked plenty in the UP on 137 sleds, but looking for something that is going to give me a little better floatation. I am by no means new to sleds as I average about 2,500 miles a year on the trails.
I feel that this is a pretty good deal and from all the pictures he sent me the sled pretty much looks brand new. What I am looking for is input on if it is worth while to pick this sled up and do my own additions for less than buying a 16 or newer or do I just go ahead and fork out some extra coin for a 16?
In addition from doing my research it sounds like I am going to add more frogskinz to the sled if I pick it up, along with the potential for adding the skid mod and the 16 front end if I determine it is something I really like.
Does anyone have any other mods they can think of? or any solid low elevation clutching tips?
A little bit about myself, I am a 6'5 guy and weigh in about 330 dressed with all the gear. I am a former Left Tackle and still work out regularly so for the most part any extra weight doesnt bother me. The sled will primarily be ridden in the UP 2-4 weekends mid sled season and a handful of times after the trails legally close. In addition we plan on doing 1-2 trips out west this coming winter. Primary reason for buying the mtn sled is so I do not have to rent when we go out west as I feel that it is cost effective to buy rather then rent if I can get 3 years out of the sled. I have boondocked plenty in the UP on 137 sleds, but looking for something that is going to give me a little better floatation. I am by no means new to sleds as I average about 2,500 miles a year on the trails.
I feel that this is a pretty good deal and from all the pictures he sent me the sled pretty much looks brand new. What I am looking for is input on if it is worth while to pick this sled up and do my own additions for less than buying a 16 or newer or do I just go ahead and fork out some extra coin for a 16?
In addition from doing my research it sounds like I am going to add more frogskinz to the sled if I pick it up, along with the potential for adding the skid mod and the 16 front end if I determine it is something I really like.
Does anyone have any other mods they can think of? or any solid low elevation clutching tips?