Looking to upgrade to a summit xp ?
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J
My 09 summit X 154 has 3090 miles and still going strong. Make sure it has or you install grip & rip (or whatever they are called) brace kit.
F
09' and 10' still need cranks by 3K. Clutching isues on the '08 were easily remedied.
09' is a much better sled than the '08. 10's get a little better computer with better rear suspension geometry but the rails are not as good as the 08,09.
Taller seat on the 10' but is kinda like a hump so not as comfortable as the 09'.
lots of little tricks out there for these years.
09' is a much better sled than the '08. 10's get a little better computer with better rear suspension geometry but the rails are not as good as the 08,09.
Taller seat on the 10' but is kinda like a hump so not as comfortable as the 09'.
lots of little tricks out there for these years.
Just wondering why you think the 08s are better than the 08s? I know 08s had some major clutching issues, driveshafts had to be replaced, other things? I know they are the lightest of the XPs, but with all the needed updates wouldn't they be about equal?
I had a 09 and loved it, no issues at all. Just bought a 08 with some nice upgrades on it, shocks, 13 front end, etc. I'm hoping it will be up to par with the 09 I had....
08 vs 09
Crank is different and improved substantially. 10 and 11 are even better.
Crank is different and improved substantially. 10 and 11 are even better.
F
The '09 gets a better seat, clutching, belt tensioner, crank, flywheel, computer.
K
10 cranks are dead at 3k???! Dang, my 3 are around 4500-5k. Guess i won the lottery.
Jeb
Jeb
Ya I must have won the lottery also my 08 had 5300 miles and some change still running when I put a new motor in it. My builder said it was a good thing I did cause it wouldn't have made it much further. By the way those are all mountain miles and it's always pinned to the bars.
F
Some do last longer than others.
I just pulled an '08 motor apart on Monday with 1700 miles on it. The Mag side bearings came off by hand.
I just pulled an '08 motor apart on Monday with 1700 miles on it. The Mag side bearings came off by hand.
The 08 and i believe 09 had the ported track from the factory. They work ok but you loose tones of flotation on those deep powder days but can pick up a flex edge track for cheap from someone that upgrade to the 3 inch.
G
I have the '08. I haven't had any trouble with clutch or belt issues. I have relocated my center shock and added Fox shocks and a flexedge track to the skid as well as upgrading to the '13 front end and skis. I also added the T-motion after a friend went with a Tom's set up. The sled is now an entirely different beast. No it isn't an XM with an Etec but it fit my budget, and I go everywhere everyone else does. I would say if you find a good deal on an '09 go for it!
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