Thinking Of Buying Summit 800???

grahamkomada · Mar 18, 2009

What years are the best, and what years are the worst? Heard a lot of burn down issues. I figured the riders will tell me what i need to know. Is there anything i should avoind or anything i should look for? Any input will be appreiciated.

skidoorulz · Mar 18, 2009

I've heard that th 06"s were the best. I have an 06 and have no complaints

imobdeep907 · Mar 18, 2009

my brother has a 04 with about 2500 miles on it.. and has never had a problem with it

Wyoming T/A · Mar 18, 2009

grahamkomada said:
What years are the best, and what years are the worst? Heard a lot of burn down issues. I figured the riders will tell me what i need to know. Is there anything i should avoind or anything i should look for? Any input will be appreiciated.

2005-2006-2009 were the best--2007 was the worst but i had a 2007 159x with a powdermax track and it was a great sled--just sold my 2006 x because of a hand injury and Dr bill this winter--wish i still had it---2008 with the updates are a great sled also--my 2009 rocks and i'm riding it another year

Rev Rider · Mar 18, 2009

Dont get anything older than an 06. My 04 has burned up twice now and im finally puttuing a big bore in

Sasksummit · Mar 18, 2009

Have an 06 with 4200 miles on it been a great machine. Had a new mill at 2800 gotta love warenty. Just bought an 09 price was right. The jury is still out on it haven't had it to the mountains yet.

Blu Du · Mar 18, 2009

i like mine

doc · Mar 18, 2009

Summit

My 06 was great,07 sucked,08 chain case and tons of belts,09 2000 miles and flawless and only 1 belt.

Tackbtch · Mar 18, 2009

04 800 151 rocks, 3400 miles with a ring update at 1800 miles. Still has 150 # on both clys. 06 800 144 1800 miles and tossed a rod bearing

fun sled in most conditions. Wouldn't trade either one. Dino

Flakey · Mar 18, 2009

My 04 has been great. stay away from 07's from what I hear.

jpxp154 · Mar 18, 2009

09 summit great sled no problems 780 miles and still on the same belt never had a better one. the 06 summit was also great in its time .

snowyo · Mar 18, 2009

the 07 is a great sled JUST dont go for an x or xrs in that year,and ya should be good to go..
The r motor is the 800 you want to get it's an arm ripper.

skidoojames151 · Mar 19, 2009

dunno why everybody bashes the 2007's, with a new track..and the FREE 08' engine they are IMO better than the XP's, no clutching issues...ive got 700 miles on one belt and still going strong...no venting, not modifications whatsoever..just a can and a camoplast challenger...and the updated engine

grahamkomada · Mar 19, 2009

IS the engine acctually a free update? Or if you blow an 07 engine on warranty do they just replace it with an 08?

mctrailboss · Mar 19, 2009

dont buy an 800, too many problems. buy a 1000, more hp and more time spent ripping up the hills.

bigmac83 · Mar 19, 2009

My '04 has been an awesome sled. 3600 miles and zero problems...knock on wood!

skooter · Mar 19, 2009

06 Summit 800x 151 was the best out the box sled I've ever own...

Dynamo^Joe · Mar 19, 2009

From my customer experiences and my own testing on them, I would stay far away from a 2007.
Yes there are 07's that flat out freakin rip there man, but some of them owners have said worst mistake they've made.

I think far as rev chassis would be the 06 X model with soft paddle track.
Far as xp, either one would do, just have to get the clutch wear parts in good fitness.

grahamkomada · Mar 24, 2009

Looking at an 04 Summit 800 X 144". 5500 canadian with a fresh rebuild. reasonable????

DRD · Mar 24, 2009

I paid $4400 CAD for an 05 last summer, fresh top end.

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