i am looking at getting a new sled i am sick of old junk and want something new

i like the looks of the revs and think the 550 fan would be a nice sled (going up from a 440 trail cat )
i am wondering if antone has a 550 fan how do they work and how do they last

also i am a big guy 6'2 270lbs i want a sled that i am not cramped on

also what am i looking at for a price on a a 550 fan base modle no e start no reverse

I would say go with the 600, just because it is liquid cooled and it has alot more power.Just my $0.02.

Originally posted by Citationwanter@Mar 24 2004, 06:34 PM
also what am i looking at for a price on a a 550 fan base modle no e start no reverse
would that be Canadian or USA funds ?

i want to go with the 550f i want the suspusion the 550f wll be enuff power
i usally run slower trails just as long as the 550f get 60-70 mph i will be happy
i am looking in canadian funds

i know what ur sayin with having enough power with the 550 fan and all, but i would definatley go with the 600 liquid cooled...u would be alot happier........

The 600 is a dynamite engine. I agree with the others and go for that. The REV chassis is unbeleivable and you will not regret buying a rev for one second. :thumbsup:

The price is $7150 cdn suggested list with a 2nd year eengine warranty and gps if you do a spring order
You can design it the way you want at the link below
http://www.ski-doo.com/en-CA/Index.htm

Sounds like a great sled
Have fun

I would try the 500 SS, it is a small block 600!

Yeah and the 500ss should be close to the price of the 550 fan.

list for the 500ss is 8799 cdn.
There are some 2004 around that you could do better on

guy your size might want to look for a liquid sled..you WILL have more fun. Bigger engine doesn't mean you have to drive faster...and the price diff will probably be negligible between a 550f and a 500ss

Youll love the 500ss. Its got all the power u need at a great price the lowend power is amazing, you will be suprised what it can do.and pretty good on gas and ull have a blast. U wont regret it.

just got my snoweek with some tests including the 550 fan cooled rev and like past fan cooled skidoos they say the suspension is to soft. The motor is also down on power compared to Polaris and A Cat 550 fanners.

how does a 500ss compare to a 95 583 formula z
speed and power wise

The 500ss motor has alittle more horsepower than the original Rotax motor. Im guessing around 3 to 5 more horsepower anybody correct if im wrong. Top end speed wise its prolly right around the same, ive heard of 583's gettin up in the 100's. Ive had mine up around 105. The big difference between the 2 is gettin there. The 500ss is alot faster on low end and mid range and pulls alot harder cause its much lighter and the clutch set up. the F-2000 deisign is alittle more aerodynamic but much heavier frame, One of my favorite chassis. Ive raced alot of 583 all in the S -2000 chassis design and its really not even a close race. But top end is pretty close.

if the 500ss top out at 105 than the formula z will have a little longer legs but wont have me o take off

also is there any know problems with the motors or other parts

and how are they for working on i know a fare bit about motors and minor electronics i under stand a normal cdi igtion but with rer in this its over my head

Yes take off the 500ss is one of the hardest pullin sleds ive ridden with alot of throttle response. So really in wont be a close race between the 2. 2 of My friends have a 99 Formula Z 583 and a 98MxZ 583. And they eat snow all day. Its right even with my friends 99 670 dependin on the whole shot.
With mine ive hadnt had any problems so far with 1200 miles on it but others say there have been problems with the rings on the H.Os but nothin yet heard on a 500ss there a pretty solid running motor.
Workin on em is a pain in the ### compared to my dads 95 Mx he has all the room in the world, with the Revs u have to work on em from the side panels unless u attack it from the top then u have to remove some top molding, but still the top end part of the frame is always in the way, Other people out there might have a different and better way of doing it but it can be a pain ecspecially motor work.
Yeah RER is over my head to brother others will tell u more about that topic and ill listen as well.

Good luck
Blake

also can it be insured as a 500

Yes mine currently is insured as a 500 but ive heard some of the larger insurance companies know its a 600. I have a private insurance company in a building with a little hole in the wall and they didnt know.