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What year of XP would you buy?

snowmanx

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08- Seems like the 08s had a few problems, but were resolved? Like the drive shaft, and I believe there was bad clutching? Could that be worked out. And they are the lightest of them all, correct?

09- I had a 09 xp 154 and loved it, didn't add much weight the first year, and all first year issues have been worked out. Put 800+ miles on original belt. (I like that). Potentially the best year?

10-12- Never really kept up with all the refinements, but I do know there was a significant(IMO) weight gain that year,

I want the best combo of light weight and reliability, especially in the clutching department, along with a decent price. Obviously, the newer it is, the more money, but there are some cheap ones out there now.

I pretty much ruled out the 08s cause of issues, but if updates are done are they as good as the 09s and beyond? Leaning towards finding a 09.

What do ya all think?
 
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every sled has its bad points , I went through the same issue as you , wound up with low mile 08 154 x with rooster built clutch, the clutch is the most important thing on a 08 ,crank run out is important also , good luck
 
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How much money do you want to spend?

Do you want a etec?

If you want a ptec a 2011 are 2012 would be my choice. Second choice would be a 2010.

Can't you still buy a new 2015 are 2014 summit 800 sport with a 154 in track for $8500 new.
 
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My kids 09 is kind of a pud compared to my 11 e-tec. Which dosen't make sense considering the clutch work on his? Mine pulls more like my 07 rev!
Don't know if this helps, just my personal observation.
 

hockeyb4

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I have a 10 X 154 for sale in the swap meet low miles and I am the only owner bought it new take a look and let me know
 

BIG JOHN

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turn key??
2010 X (SHR clutching, HPS, tighten limiter, scissor mod) good to go

mod?
2008 for sure...lightest and cheapest...your going to replace or mod it anyway...that will fix all the issues...(2009 can be used here too but are heavier)..
BJ
 
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