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I have a 98 700 RMK, I want to go to a 144 track. Should I just extend my stock suspension or look for complete 144 suspension? Is there going to be alot of weight difference? Will a Xtra-lite perform that much better?
Extended Xtra 10 or Xtra-lite?
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I have a 99 600 rmk and am wondering the same thing...
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Is there a better year of Xtra-lite 144 I should look for? Maybe a better shock package? Thanks Tom for info on the weight difference!
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I don't know the answer to that, as I haven't followed the model years that closely.
Personally, I'd buy the cheapest (decent) skid I could find, then the best shocks for the money and application.
Mine is a just a basic Xtra Lite from a '99 Trail RMK 550. It has a adjustable rear shock that came stock on it. Skid seems to work fine for what I do; powder riding in UT.
Personally, I'd buy the cheapest (decent) skid I could find, then the best shocks for the money and application.
Mine is a just a basic Xtra Lite from a '99 Trail RMK 550. It has a adjustable rear shock that came stock on it. Skid seems to work fine for what I do; powder riding in UT.
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For me the sled is going to be for some trail riding here in MN, otherwise I ride powder out west and hope to go to the UP also.
Do the SKS/Switchback have the same skid as the RMK's?
Do the SKS/Switchback have the same skid as the RMK's?
Yup, same skids, just different shocks in them. Tracksusa should have what you are looking for, check their website and give them a call.
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Ya I checked their website earlier today and seen that they still have some skids for sale.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Anymore opinions on the subject?
For tail riding the Xtra 10 will be better. You have much more ajustablity in the skid for ride contoll with the coupling blocks. For the better handling you pay a weight price. It is a personal issue that you need to decide. Less wt or more ajustment. I always liked the Xtra 10 but hated how much it wt.
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I am willing to sacrifice trail manners if it means I have a better off trail sled. I didn't buy an RMK for the way it handles the trails in MN that's for sure. I want a good mountain sled that will handle the trails if it has to. And if that's the case it sounds like a Xtra-lite is the way to go.
Thanks!
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