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01-23-2003, 11:42 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Where I sled: Saskatchewan/Manitoba
Posts: 36
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I would like you all to tell me what you think is a good sled new or used for a 16 year old about 225 pounds and has sledded for years but on a 250,I ride the trails very hard but i would also like reliability.
What is my best bet?
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01-23-2003, 11:44 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: norcal
Primary Sled: Polaris
Where I sled: the sierras of nortern calif..western wyo.
Posts: 384
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any of the big 4.......600s!
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03 700 RMK
OO XCSP 45th a.e..
04 800 RMK V.E
03 XC 600
05 RMK 900
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01-23-2003, 11:52 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Where I sled: Saskatchewan/Manitoba
Posts: 36
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Im thinking something used
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01-23-2003, 11:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Pete @ Watertown,WI
Primary Sled: 05 MXZX 600 SDI ~Black~
Where I sled: Wisconsin and da U.P.
Posts: 3,522
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Yeah, I would go with a 500 or 600. Get out to a few dealers and testdrive some. Just to let you know you will probably fall in love with an MXZ in a ZX chassis  
Good luck in your quest,they are all good,pick your color.
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01-24-2003, 12:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Gary @ Lewiston, Idaho
Primary Sled: 2003 Doo Summitt HighMark 800 HO 151 track
Where I sled: Umatilla National Forest, (Blue Mountains) Washington
Posts: 539
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My 16 yearold Grandson is living with the Wife and me and rides a 2000
Doo Summit. I think you would have to pry it from his cold dead hands to get it away from him. He keeps telling me he is in love with Snowcatting.
Got to watch him at times the power monster grabs him but other than that he handles it quite well.. Only been riding for two years..As his Grandpa I am plenty proud of him....
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01-24-2003, 09:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Harrison, Michigan
Where I sled: mid to upper lower peninsula mostly
Posts: 1,130
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Any of the 600s in this order:
MXZ
ZR
XC
OK so thats just my preference on the order but MXZs are awesome and they seem to have a better rear suspension for heavier people. It seems like I can bottom out the others easier on bumpy trails when riding hard.
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MXZonly
2004 REV X 600HO, SDI, XPS colors, r.e.r., electric start, knee pads, heated visor plug in.
2003 Blair Morgan REV r.e.r., 440 windshield/handlebar kit, black front bumper, HPS canister, studs, heated visor plug in, knee pads
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01-24-2003, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Blissfield,MI
Where I sled: I sled where I can find snow or water LOL!!!!!
Posts: 2,646
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Add your location. 98-99 ZR's willbe the best deals and sometimes a few 99-00 zx chassis MXZ 600's can be had cheap also. You can get these sleds for 2200-3000k Great machines for the money. there were a few problems cat took care of on the 98-00 zr 500-600 cc machines. If your in Michigan oir willing to drive here the Bronson sled auction is the place to buy used. You can get a New 02 left over for 2500-3k now.
Caleb
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01-26-2003, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chelsea, Michigan
Mileage: 20 feet
Primary Sled: 06 X-Fire sno-pro
Where I sled: Michigan (Munising, Rose City)
Posts: 512
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I would have to say the Arctic Cat ZR. I'm 21 and weigh 250. The ZR fits me perfict. If your looking for decent Used. The ZR 500 any year from 98 up is a solid sled. Handels well, the one I rode I was able to throw around pretty good. Lots of fun. Will run just over 90Mph I imigin with him on it. The 600 will get you a little more on the top end. But with a little clutch work you can make both come out of the hole about the same. Just watch out for the 98-99 500 motors from cat. They have a service bulletin where you need to unplug the kill switch on it. Other wise it back fires alittle when run at lower speeds. And seems almost like it is buggy. Not sure why it happens. But it does. Unplug the kill switch and it runs like a top! So just something to consider. Also, Buy the brand you have good relations with the dealer you shop at. U take care of those Guys, they take care of you. Just my opion.
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01-26-2003, 02:33 PM
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#9
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Where I sled: Newfoundland
Posts: 22
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Man im 19 and 6'2 210 and I find polaris my best fit...anything 488 and above ...there easy to find parts for and easy to work on....makes for less probs SWRules
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01-26-2003, 05:18 PM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Where I sled: U.P Michigan
Posts: 538
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I have a 1994 XLT for sale $1200.00 if you are interested.
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