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Im just curious. I think the XCRs have been really good along with the 500s. But I want to see the popular belief on this.:thumb:
Best sled of the 1990s???
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I would have to say that the 97-98 700 RMK's. My reasoning would be that they were the best pull and go sled of the 90s, and they could also run forever. Ive heard multiple cases of these sleds rolling the odometer over (Over 10,000 miles) with out anything done to them but routine maintenance. However if you are wanting a sled that made a name and was an icon for Polaris it would be the XLT/XCR with the Extra Lite Triple 580/600 in them. That was the stock sled to beat before the 700s came out anyways. With the exception of the bigger triples, the 600 also weighed less because of it's monoblock design instead of the RXL's, Ultra's, and Storms.
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I didn't realize the mono's were lighter. Any idea on how much weight difference their was?
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97-98 RMK 700 was a game changer
I owned a 95 XLT SKS, a 98 XC 600 stretched to 136X2 and a 97 RMK 700. I definatly like the twins for boondocking. The 97 RMK is a sled that I feel made a big evolutionary step in the mountain sled segment. That 700 engine was strong and went for ever too.
I owned a 95 XLT SKS, a 98 XC 600 stretched to 136X2 and a 97 RMK 700. I definatly like the twins for boondocking. The 97 RMK is a sled that I feel made a big evolutionary step in the mountain sled segment. That 700 engine was strong and went for ever too.
I'd say for name recognition the indys were the best. those 500s were great sleds, very durable.
I couldn't really say how much, I'm not really an expert haha. However if you think about it, a case, 3 jugs, and 3 heads were on the bigger triples(I would also make a guess that the crank was bigger? don't quote me on this..), the mono block design had 1 case 1 block 1 head... polarisman.com/ has some supposed weights under the specifications on the left, but I don't know if they're true or not..
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It makes since that it would be lighter. Its hard for me to believe that those sleds are only 490lbs dry. They seem so much heavier then that to me. Now I'm curious how much mine weights. How do people weight their sleds these days?
I think the 97 700 hands down. The XLT's and XCR's were icons for sure but the 7's were amazing.
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Were amazing??? Still are amazing 13000 miles and still going strong. Motor has never been opened up. Bought the sled new. In the early 2000s was my back up sled but now is back in the front of the line .
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I too owned a 98 RMK 700. I sold it a few years back to one of buds that wanted to get into riding. At the time, the motor still had never been taken apart, it has a 144 track and a few other misc mods. He came on a mtn trip with us last year and I took it for a rip. it still pulls and climbs great. Plus, they're rare, like an antique/. Get a lot of looks pulling into a gathering of expensive new machines.
early/mid 90's Indy 500 EFI
the next one i find, will get a 144x2 track
nothing better than a gas and go sled
the next one i find, will get a 144x2 track
nothing better than a gas and go sled
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The EFI 500's, 93-94 XLT's, and the 97-98 700 RMK's are all great choices. My dad still rips around on a 500 (488) and it runs great. I still have my '94 XLT, it's got 5700 hard miles on it, and it's just worn out. I also had a '98 RMK 700. I regret selling it to this day. It was set up really nice with SLP twins, 156"x2", 4" risers and a big wheel kit. I still think that the '98 was the best looking sled of all time.
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That engine compartment looks immaculate... Probably better than the day it was sitting on the show room floor!! HAHA!!
That engine compartment looks immaculate... Probably better than the day it was sitting on the show room floor!! HAHA!!
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The best part of the 90's sleds was that they improved on the 80's sleds and set the foundation for the modern sled. But for me, the 1992 500SP was the sled. 550iq
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Beautiful Sled That's Awesome!!
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96 XCR SP 600
I have a 96 XCR SP this was the sled to have back then!!
Smooth Straight aways 98 Mph No problems and I'm Fluffy hehe!!
My Son and I were out last year ditch hop n and the #3busted the rings so not sure if it would be worth fixing Sleds in fair shape Cool Sled back in the day!!
I have a 96 XCR SP this was the sled to have back then!!
Smooth Straight aways 98 Mph No problems and I'm Fluffy hehe!!
My Son and I were out last year ditch hop n and the #3busted the rings so not sure if it would be worth fixing Sleds in fair shape Cool Sled back in the day!!
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97 to 99 700 rmk:first:
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Another vote for the '97 700. It was a game changer for the 90's. My buddy and I had mod 96 Ultra's with triple pipes, clutching, tracks,etc plus tons of time tuning that pos. In 97 my dad bought the 700 and that sled stock ran circles around us.
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'91 500 SKS
'93 XLT SKS
'98 700 RMK
In chronological order. The '98 was a sweet sled when setup well. A legend in my mind. I still get excited when I see a clean one.
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'93 XLT SKS
'98 700 RMK
In chronological order. The '98 was a sweet sled when setup well. A legend in my mind. I still get excited when I see a clean one.
FORDpickupman
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