Sledless... now to try before I buy!

[niner]

Isn't this the point of dealer demo units? I know it does not happen often in the sled world but a dealer should be willing to let someone use a demo for an extended test drive rather than just 15 minutes around the shop or at a marketing event where 200 people want their 5 minutes seat time.

Every time I bought a car from a dealer I always insisted on a 24 hour test drive and was always granted this.

There must be a way that dealers could offer a similar service to people genuinely wanting to compare brands and models.

I demo'd a M7 back in 05 and the dealer wanted a $1500 damage deposit. I didn't want to do that incase of theft or whatever( was going to revy for the weekend) so we ended up doing a bill of sale and I insured for the weekend. Cost me $20 for temporary policy with collision. Good thing too as I rolled it a zillion times down turbo hill that weekend and wrote it off. Which is a story for entirely different thread!!

 

[SUMMIT TREE]

Keep in mind set up plays a major role how the sled handles. A buddy had a new T3 and after 2 hrs I'm pretty sure if anybody would have offered him 6 grand he would have sold it on the spot, absolutely did not like it. Spent some time, adjusted it ( mainly tightened the limiter strap ) and viola! Night and day he said! And he was having same problem just kept flopping it over on its side. So..... Just another piece to the puzzle

 

[BAC'S]

After riding a 174 T3 for only a short period of time I can tell you it definitely feels way more "tippy" then previous generations. I also felt the same way switching from my zx chassis to my current xp but i can tell you after a little saddle time it felt natural and helped my riding greatly. So i wouldn't rule out the summit after only a couple hours.

 

[Braddock54]

" I am regretting selling my Dragon.."

Might be the first time that has been said.

 

[SUMMIT TREE]

" I am regretting selling my Dragon.."

Might be the first time that has been said.

ROTFL.... First time for everything eh? :d

 

[Skegmeister]

Well it was after I fixed everything... LMFAO!
But true!

ROTFL.... First time for everything eh? :d

 

[Bnorth]

Try the cat too. It does sound like you may be over riding the sleds though. With the new chassis you only need to go wrong foot forward on really steep sidehills or J turns.

 

[team dirt]

My buddy just tried my 174T3 for one pull and a few small rips and he is buying a doo next year and dumping his 14 pro. my sled makes his look like my kids bravo.

 

[maxwell]

My buddy just tried my 174T3 for one pull and a few small rips and he is buying a doo next year and dumping his 14 pro. my sled makes his look like my kids bravo.

its true. watching some of the videos on here of the PRO RMK everything looks so crazy and violet full throttle all the time. while the xm is kind of like lalalalala 1/4 throttle. cute really

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

its true. watching some of the videos on here of the PRO RMK everything looks so crazy and violet full throttle all the time. while the xm is kind of like lalalalala 1/4 throttle. cute really

You love to stir up that pot Maxwell....lol


I hate the latest Tapatalk update .... on my phone.

 

[Skegmeister]

I think I have decided...
15' RMK Assault.
Quick adjust suspension and a little wider stance than the pure mountain machines as a bit more suited to my size and riding style.
The extra 2 years of engine warranty as of Jan 1 helped too.
Looked at the Freeride, if one was available to buy, it would be almost 5K more! Not a fan of the color or the price.
Hopefully pick it up next week.
Thanks for all the comments.

 

[AreWeThereYet]

Myself have opted to get a 2016 standard Rmk 800 and hoping they release the new 800HO engine into the chassis. Mainly for the cooling and more friendly lack of snow riding, also comes with the powder track and not the competition.

 

[Skegmeister]

I am thinking the same. Still have the option to Snowcheck a '16 RMK or the Assault.