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spike
07-31-2010, 04:40 PM
Hi guys. I'm thinking about getting a new Doo. Has anyone rode one? I want something that corners on rails, with no push an/or darting. Are these sleds pretty good right out of the box? Are the stock skis fine? Do they really bend up the "S moduel" or Nun easily? Any must have bracing i should get?
Thanks for any input, i'm getting older and "out of the loop" so i'm not 16 anymore and no longer know everything, lol. Thanks again, Mike.:)
P.S. Trackside Greg, i'm the one that wrote you on the 550 TNT.
federal68
08-04-2010, 07:07 PM
I hope they're great sleds, I just bought a new 2010 leftover mxz600 sport two weeks ago, retired the zx. PLEASE GOD LET IT SNOW THIS WINTER!!!!
BrookR
08-10-2010, 05:21 PM
What was the ZX ? still have it ??
Eastern boy
09-01-2010, 12:33 PM
The New XP's are great sleds. Nice light feel and both the 600CC and 800CC Etech's are fastest in thier respective classes. They corner better than anything else except the AC 500CC. The new Polarises are nice too but they do not have motors to match BRP. Yamaha's are great if your thinking of a piano and have a couple men and a boy to help move it. AC's have bold new graphics this year. The BRP is my sled of choice for racing up the hill climbs.
BIG JAY
10-22-2010, 06:59 AM
I have had my xp for a few years now, man I love that sled. Handeling is amazing, power is great and best of all I don't have to get off and stretch every fifteen minutes or so. I could not be happier with it. I traded in a 05 500ss for the 08 600 HO SDI. You could not get me on a rev platform sled anymore. Hope this helps.
spike
10-28-2010, 03:53 PM
I have had my xp for a few years now, man I love that sled. Handeling is amazing, power is great and best of all I don't have to get off and stretch every fifteen minutes or so. I could not be happier with it. I traded in a 05 500ss for the 08 600 HO SDI. You could not get me on a rev platform sled anymore. Hope this helps.
Wow, that's a big statement. That's good to hear. I didn't think there would be that much difference.
I told myself i wasn't going to buy a new sled, then it got cold:rolleyes:
I'm still unsure if i'll buy this season, and another big part is i'd have to sell my Phazer and with their bad internet rep, that may not happen? If it does go, it will be a left over 2010 GSX 550 Fan (for $5799.00:D)
dothedoo
10-31-2010, 07:24 AM
The difference between the XP and Rev chassis is about as big as the difference was at the time between the Rev and ZX chassis.
I've got the 4 stroke XR model and it's a fantastic sled.
spike
10-31-2010, 10:34 AM
The difference between the XP and Rev chassis is about as big as the difference was at the time between the Rev and ZX chassis.
I've got the 4 stroke XR model and it's a fantastic sled.
I love my 4 stroke, it's the rest of it that's sub par. I'd really like a GSX1200, handling, ride, and the 4 stroke, and Lakewood Yamaha/Doo still has a white 2010! Sweet! Another reason not to buy this year for me, if i wait, next year i may be able to swing the big 4 stroke?
It's just the time of year i guess? I always get like this. I'd bet i'm not alone, lol.
I just want my next sled to be good and last a long time. That's why i was thinking a 550 Fan, bullet proof, and easy to work on myself. The 1200, i know i couldn't work on the motor part, but with that said, with a 4 stroke you shouldn't have to. Expensive though.
AlumaDoo
10-31-2010, 03:19 PM
Spike have you considered an ETEC at all? We got the ETEC 600 on an XR chassis, (grand touring), but wow, what a nice riding, handling sled. The fuel economy is awesome, no smoke, huge power, low oil use...etc. Just a thought.
spike
11-02-2010, 03:50 PM
If i spend that much money, i'll get a 4 stroke. I know the E-Tech is a fine machine and all, next week i'll change my mind and it'll probably be an e- tec.lol
I actually came on here to answer a guy who pm-ed me, if i still have my sled for sale. As of this second, i don't know what to tell him! That's sad. Thinking i should probably wait untill i'm more sure. Like i said, i want my next one to be around a while, (like the cheap, simple fan, or the 4 stroke.):confused:
FastAl
11-26-2010, 02:47 PM
I couldnt be any happier with my 07 mxz-x 800 ho Ptek.BiG JAY makes it sound like a pile of junk.Im sure the new XP platform is great but keep in mind the price of new sleds is getting really high and not all of us can get a new one every other year. Keep in mind that my the old sled was a 95 forumla ss 670 (the red one) which is not a good trail sled. I still have it and its in good shape for an xtra sled for other ppl to come riding.
BIG JAY
12-29-2010, 11:28 PM
Not saying it's a pile of junk, they are just extremely uncomfortable to ride compared to the xp in my opinion.
skidont
01-03-2011, 03:40 PM
The 1200 is the best money I have ever spent on a sled . It is what I wanted but may not be for you money wise . I doo believe that next year ski-doo will have a 4 stroke more comparable to your phazer motor size/power wise . another month and we will start seeing 2012's
spike
01-20-2011, 11:14 PM
Well, this has been a long time, and i changed my mind 100 times, but i think i'm going to try to make a deal on a 550 TNT tomorrow. He says he'll take my sled? We'll see.
spike
01-21-2011, 03:29 PM
I have zero will power! Just went to 'look',and there it was, nice and clean, steering without slop, under 1.5 tons, great fit and feel, nice suspension, electric start, mid height windshield, it was too much to take, i had to have it!:eek:
slideways
01-22-2011, 07:00 PM
Don't try to fight it Spike. The Force is too strong! LOL After all, It's not a crime to be good to yourself! :D
Im with Skidont, I have a 1200 renegade an love it! comparable to a 600/700 on the lake, fast in the trail
spike
01-23-2011, 01:05 AM
Just to clarify, i did buy it. He could've offered me ten bucks for mine and i would've took it! Maybe it was the pen in my hand when i walked in the door?
I got an alright deal and think i made a good decision in a bad situation, and now have a nice sled without a ton of money into it.:)