Which Sled Is Best?

[Snow VP]

Post your opinion on our Poll

[mxz 600 sleeper]

I have ridden almost all of them cheap and reliable :devil2: is what I think

[SPEED RACER]

I have to say with the cost of new machines rising as fast as they are, the reliability of a 4-stroke is awful appealing. (No 2-stroke oil to buy, they get good mileage. etc.) Especially for trail riders who don't see weight as a big issue.

Yamaha in my opinion has got the best snowmobile on the market today overall, especially with their new lineup for this year. Their motors are proven reliable and powerful. You don't need to buy 2-stroke oil, they will run well into 5 digits on the mileage and thats huge. Imagine putting on 50,000 miles or more on one of these motors. You can't do that with our current 2-stroke snowmobile engines.

My next snowmobile will no doubt be a Yamaha. The question remains which one?:cool2:

[lov2sled]

I bought the Polaris Four Stroke turbo Switchback this year, I would like to tell you all about it, but I need some snow to try it out!

[switchback]

I bought the Polaris Four Stroke turbo Switchback this year, I would like to tell you all about it, but I need some snow to try it out!
let me know how it is I thought that would be my next sled I now have 2005 switchback it is not 4 stroke and I do love it.

[SuperSportJay]

I just bought a 2001 Polaris SuperSport 550 Fan cooled. I'm pretty happy with it, but my friend's Indy 500 blows my skis off. I figured the extra 50 cc's would do more than it does, but I'm slowly learning that liquid cooled sleds are a lot quicker. Anyone out there got any tips or tricks on things I could do to speed mine up a little bit? It tops at about 75 now. I'd like to hit 90-95 with it, but I think I'm asking for a miracle.

--Jason

[switchback]

you have a great sled it wont do 90 but you will not get left behind on the trail and your 550 fan will give you less prob. keep it ,if you want bigger and badder.it will make a great back up.good riding.

[bob willis]

I just bought a 2001 Polaris SuperSport 550 Fan cooled. I'm pretty happy with it, but my friend's Indy 500 blows my skis off. I figured the extra 50 cc's would do more than it does, but I'm slowly learning that liquid cooled sleds are a lot quicker. Anyone out there got any tips or tricks on things I could do to speed mine up a little bit? It tops at about 75 now. I'd like to hit 90-95 with it, but I think I'm asking for a miracle.

--Jason
jason a cheap thing is gears try those

[conniver04]

Well after now getting a few hundred miles on my new 600 mxz sdi rev I have to say that the fuel consumption and oil consumption are unbelieveable. I didn't think a sled could get that good of gas mileage. On top of all that the sled is just a pleasure to ride. It takes the trail very well although I don't care for the dual runner ski's. I think that will be the first thing I'm gonna change.

All in all I say GREAT JOB SKI-DOO

[killer bee]

Kenny
I ride a mxz600h.o. and that was the first thing I did.I recomend USI's SPX series ski with 6" shaper bars.


KILLER BEE

[andie245]

I'm pretty darn happy with my 2000 CAT ZL550ESR.

I am a VERY new rider, but do know I love:
1. The trails in St. Ignace and 2. My Sled. I think I would have given up the sport if we had kept riding below the bridge, or if I had to go without the Reverse option. My husband doesn't like the added weight, but at least he doesn't have to flip me around every time we get in a tight spot!

I don't do it often, but I have had it up past 90MPH.

We average 80 miles on a tank of gas. I have no idea if that is good, or not. (My husbands 600 is about the same).

I am a HUGE Wolverine fan, so it kills me to say it, but in this case, I have to say: "Go Green!"

[conniver04]

Killer Bee, Thanks for the info. I got 8" of 60 degree woodys carbides on the front I just think having to buy 2 sets sucks for the difference you feel. I mean its now $190 for carbides and I don't think its that much better handeling.

As far as gas goes I can now easily go over 200 miles on a full tank. When I picked it up this year my friend that sold it to me said that I could get that kind of mileage and I called him a liar but I had to call back and apoligize. I mean my 01 700 couldn't go 100 miles on the same size tank.

[killer bee]

conniver04
The USI ski would get you back to only having to buy one set of carbides.The reason I said 6" was because these skis have areal deep center keel design.I run this set up with very little ski presure and can still carve though the turn.

KILLER BEE

[conniver04]

Killerbee, Thanks for all the info. I will look into the usi skis.
Thanks again

[lov2sled]

I bought the Polaris Four Stroke turbo Switchback this year, I would like to tell you all about it, but I need some snow to try it out!


Put a few hundred mikes on this now. Awesome completely awesome! :cool2:

[thelabattman]

I tend to agree with the 4-strokes. It seems that this will be the future of our sport. I am glad that I am a few years away from purchasing a new sled because I really want the bugs worked out of them and I know that the performance should really come close to 2 cycle by then. The Yamaha is definitely the superior engine now but I am not sold on the suspension yet. The cat suspension is awesome but I don't know if it will hit the 5 digit life span yet and I have not heard any positive opinions on the turbo either. As far as which sled is best, I'd have to give a politicians answer and say that all four manufacturers produce good sleds. It's a matter of ergonomics, performance, and economics.

[Scottp598]

i feel that the yamaha snowmobiles are the best ones out there. i ride a 1998 yamaha srx 700 and i love it, the throttle response is amazing and there is never a lack of power and speed. You cant go wrong with yamaha.

[Scottp598]

i was wanting to hear from someone that has a newer yamaha tha hs the mono shock system. I am looking into the conversion kit for my srx and wanted some opions on whether it was worth th $1100.

[BALLZOUT]

Polaris all the way :waves:

[ridgerunner]

mines an arctic cat since it was my first one

[Genesis Extreme]

I have the 2006 Yamaha Attak. It is by far the best sled I have ever owned.

And I have owned: 93 Polaris 500 EFI, 95 Polaris XCR, 98 Yamaha SRX, 2002 Yamaha Viper, 2004 Arctic Cat ZL and now back to Yamaha because they changed the rear suspension from the previous models.

The ride is the most comfortable I've been on. The rider forward position makes it very comfortable. The motor is absolutely unbelievable..........smoth........and very strong.

I will NEVER own a 2 stroke.....ticking time bomb again! Reliability and comfort is what I'm all about.............and I finally found it!

Take one for a ride at one of Yamaha's scheduled shows.............you'll be purchasing one within a year! Yes.........they are that impressive.

GE

[Snow VP]

Nice review of the Attak. Wish I could check out the 4 strokes. Everyone raves about them, and I like how quite they are.

FYI: I open the poll back up for this season. New people feel free to vote and make your voice known!

[ToddMeister]

Nice review of the Attak. Wish I could check out the 4 strokes. Everyone raves about them, and I like how quite they are.

FYI: I open the poll back up for this season. New people feel free to vote and make your voice known!

Hey dude, take my Yami Warrior for a ride sometime, it is very similar to the Attak.

[Snow VP]

May have to try that! Ooooooo does that mean you will sit on a Doo?

[ToddMeister]

May have to try that! Ooooooo does that mean you will sit on a Doo?

It wouldn't be the first time, dude... :rolleyes:

[Wink]

Rode my buddies 07 Apex RTX this weekend. Nice sled, wicked power and quiet. Doesn't handle as well as my gade but we haven't tweeked on it yet. I was impressed. But I will say, that windshield is strictly there for attitude.

[SmittyAllSeason]

I have a 2007 Yamaha Attak. I love the sled and it is my second 4 stroke. I don't think I'll go back to a 2 stroke. The extra weight from the 4 stroke is well balanced and and ergonomics are great. Lots of power and suspension rides good once setup to style etc. Windshields could be better though. :)

[Ugly]

You can't beat the ride and handling of a Skidoo! The 08 is even lighter!

[Ugly]

I have a 05 Rev as well and after I got used to the ski's I wouldn't want anything else on there. You might want to try and get use to them before you buy different skis.

Well after now getting a few hundred miles on my new 600 mxz sdi rev I have to say that the fuel consumption and oil consumption are unbelieveable. I didn't think a sled could get that good of gas mileage. On top of all that the sled is just a pleasure to ride. It takes the trail very well although I don't care for the dual runner ski's. I think that will be the first thing I'm gonna change.

All in all I say GREAT JOB SKI-DOO

[conniver04]

I have a 05 Rev as well and after I got used to the ski's I wouldn't want anything else on there. You might want to try and get use to them before you buy different skis.

I have tried to get used to them and they still suck. I have rode the 06 and they are fine.

[skidoodude04]

I have a 05 Rev as well and after I got used to the ski's I wouldn't want anything else on there. You might want to try and get use to them before you buy different skis.

Well have been trying to get used to these skis on my 05 rev but i just cant do i think they are horrible and way to darty next year i will have some USI's on forsure!:cool:

[Snow VP]

Quit your whining or I will strap you to a 1974 élan!

[skidoodude04]

Quit your whining or I will strap you to a 1974 élan!

Well its the truth the skis really do suck!

[conniver04]

Quit your whining or I will strap you to a 1974 élan!

HAHAHA skidoodude04 probally doesn't even know what a74 elan is:smilielol

You don't have any room to talk. Are yours even ready to ride yet?

[Snow VP]

Nope, same old story around here, shooting for next week again.
Then again, picking up a new toy next week that may make the MXZ a thing of the past...

[skidoodude04]

Nope, same old story around here, shooting for next week again.
Then again, picking up a new toy next week that may make the MXZ a thing of the past...

So what is the new toy a rev xp??:rolleyes:

[Ihopeitruns!]

Quit your whining or I will strap you to a 1974 élan!

Thats funny! I used to ride an elans when I was a kid. It had these big round NY State Encon stickers on it.

As for the topic at hand, I've had them all and I gotta lean towards a Yamapopper. Although I do like the way my MXZ handles, I think Yamaha is more dependable & they are always in the lead when it comes to new tech.

[skidoodude04]

Thats funny! I used to ride an elans when I was a kid. It had these big round NY State Encon stickers on it.

As for the topic at hand, I've had them all and I gotta lean towards a Yamapopper. Although I do like the way my MXZ handles, I think Yamaha is more dependable & they are always in the lead when it comes to new tech.

Well i cant say a hole lot cause i havent ridden a yammi but i dont know about leading in tech i would have to say doo is leading in the chassis section atleast

[Ugly]

That really suprises me! I have never experienced darting on mine. I don't have a whole lot of ski pressure turned on mine. I am running 96 studs and have six inch carbides on the outside and four inch carbides on the insides. Cost was alot cheaper due to the fact that I only had to buy one set and get to use the "extra" set of four inch as replacements! It has worked out well for me...might be something to try out?

Well have been trying to get used to these skis on my 05 rev but i just cant do i think they are horrible and way to darty next year i will have some USI's on forsure!:cool:

[conniver04]

Nope, same old story around here, shooting for next week again.
Then again, picking up a new toy next week that may make the MXZ a thing of the past...

Do tell. Whats the new toy????

[conniver04]

That really suprises me! I have never experienced darting on mine. I don't have a whole lot of ski pressure turned on mine. I am running 96 studs and have six inch carbides on the outside and four inch carbides on the insides. Cost was alot cheaper due to the fact that I only had to buy one set and get to use the "extra" set of four inch as replacements! It has worked out well for me...might be something to try out?

We have 144 studs on all our machines with not a ton of ski pressure. I have changed the ski pressure back and forth. We have 8" on the outside and 4" on the inside. There is a reason Doo discontinued these skis. If I still have these sleds next year they will have different skis but kinda hoping I don't have them anymore;) Hope for a good year.

[ToddMeister]

e-tec in your future, eh????????

[conniver04]

e-tec in your future, eh????????
It was until I rode it that weekend with you. I loved the motor but didn't like the feel of the chassis and the seat.

[skidoodude04]

Now i think the e-tec is great love the motor and REALLY loved how light and compact the chassis is!

[ToddMeister]

I liked the e-tec and the powertek 800, the 800 was a lot of fun.

Both were much lighter than my Yama-tank.

[Wink]

Look for a mid-season release of a turbo on that 4-stroke. They won't let Cat get ahead.

[plan_b-sk8er]

I just bought a 2001 Polaris SuperSport 550 Fan cooled. I'm pretty happy with it, but my friend's Indy 500 blows my skis off. I figured the extra 50 cc's would do more than it does, but I'm slowly learning that liquid cooled sleds are a lot quicker. Anyone out there got any tips or tricks on things I could do to speed mine up a little bit? It tops at about 75 now. I'd like to hit 90-95 with it, but I think I'm asking for a miracle.

--Jason

sup jason

i got the same sled i think its good but it has very poor acceleration and it takes gass fast try buying a new sled man get and arctic cat F5 and u'll might make 90 or just go with my otha sled a F7 and u make 116 with that srry i couldnt help much

[SuperSportJay]

sup jason

i got the same sled i think its good but it has very poor acceleration and it takes gass fast try buying a new sled man get and arctic cat F5 and u'll might make 90 or just go with my otha sled a F7 and u make 116 with that srry i couldnt help much

Haha... Thanks man. I forgot I posted that 2 years ago. The good news is that I have a couple thousand miles on that sled and she's still running strong.

[indootime]

I have always rode Ski Doos but I think with the cost of sleds now on the rise I will jump ship to the Yamaha. We are all so used to replacing pistons and rings on these 2-strokes that we forget there is an option. 4-STROKE! Yamaha has been doing a great job on the 4-stroke for years. Ive been fighting it for years now and even bought the Ski Doo SDI to make myself happy but I have to give in. Yamaha is the way to go.

Sorry Ski Doo guys

[conniver04]

I have always rode Ski Doos but I think with the cost of sleds now on the rise I will jump ship to the Yamaha. We are all so used to replacing pistons and rings on these 2-strokes that we forget there is an option. 4-STROKE! Yamaha has been doing a great job on the 4-stroke for years. Ive been fighting it for years now and even bought the Ski Doo SDI to make myself happy but I have to give in. Yamaha is the way to go.

Sorry Ski Doo guys

Its us Ski doo guys that should feel sorry for you:) We'll see ya back when your sick of trying to throw around 700 pounds:smilielol

[ToddMeister]

Its us Ski doo guys that should feel sorry for you:) We'll see ya back when your sick of trying to throw around 700 pounds:smilielol

Yeah no kidding. I love the reliability of the Yami 4-strokes, :cool2[1]: but they are heavy. Don't ask me how I know that (hint) dont get stuck.... :smilielol

[Wink]

Yeah no kidding. I love the reliability of the Yami 4-strokes, :cool2[1]: but they are heavy. Don't ask me how I know that (hint) dont get stuck.... :smilielol

Saw an Arctic Cat Z1 Jag get stuck once also (who could that be?). They're pretty darn heavy too. Especially when you're an old 1-1/2 armed guy like me tryin to help. :help_wsig

[conniver04]

Saw an Arctic Cat Z1 Jag get stuck once also (who could that be?). They're pretty darn heavy too. Especially when you're an old 1-1/2 armed guy like me tryin to help. :help_wsig

I heard that thing got stuck on the side of the road:) Arctic cats and Fords. The two were just made for each other:smilielol

[ToddMeister]

I heard that thing got stuck on the side of the road:) Arctic cats and Fords. The two were just made for each other:smilielol

Now that right there was funny! :smilielol :smilielol

My back hurts just thinkin about getting unstuck....

[Wink]

It was along the road that runs in front of Jerry's house and then goes towards Brevort. That short section of road that you have to ride between the trails.

[conniver04]

It was along the road that runs in front of Jerry's house and then goes towards Brevort. That short section of road that you have to ride between the trails.

Even worse a FLAT road:smilielol The loyalty that some people have is just amazing:) Again I say Arctic cat and Ford together forever.

[Gunner F5]

Sounds like operator error if you ask me. :D Until I get my 800 Gade', CAT will have to DOO for me. :p As for Fords, I haven't driven one lately and don't really want to.:smilielol

[ToddMeister]

Sounds like operator error if you ask me. Until I get my 800 Gade', CAT will have to DOO for me. As for Fords, I haven't driven one lately and don't really want to.

So you're saying the new ad campaign isn't working????? :rolleyes:

FORD - Drive One....:smilielol

[conniver04]

So you're saying the new ad campaign isn't working????? :rolleyes:

FORD - Drive One....:smilielol

I guess driving a Ford would be better than owning a estrogen wagon at age 30:smilielol What do you think Smitty ???:smilielol

[ToddMeister]

I guess driving a Ford would be better than owning a estrogen wagon at age 30:smilielol What do you think Smitty ???:smilielol


oooooohhhhh burnnnnnnn! :smilielol

[SmittyAllSeason]

No comment!!!:smilielol

[conniver04]

No comment!!!:smilielol


Thats what I thought. OWNED!!! Isn't married with kids grand:)