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02-26-2005, 01:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Primary Sled: REV 440/800 & IQ 440
Where I sled: In My BIG Alaskan Back Yard
Posts: 602
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Well now that Polaris has dropped the 800 engine that only leaves Skidoo still producing an 800cc engine. What do you think will happen in the near future with this class of sleds? I personally will miss them I have always loved the 800's, seems kinda strange thinking there will no longer be any new 800's on the trail. Shortly after I bought my sled in 02 I remember reading an article in a magazine on how they predicted that the 700's would be extinct within a couple years.... then came the F7's from artic cat and there statment in that magazine seemed pretty silly now.  Long Live the 800's w00t
When will Skidoo drop their 800???????????????????
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02-26-2005, 09:39 AM
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#2
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: N60 00.833 x W111 53.935
Mileage: 1200 km
Primary Sled: 2001 MXZ 700
Where I sled: NWT and northern AB
Posts: 2,300
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With the only 800, and no 700, is BRP behind the times, or cutting edge? IMHO, they should build both. Their Series 3 700 was bulletproof!
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02-26-2005, 10:00 AM
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#3
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Beaverton, Michigan
Primary Sled: 1996 Polaris Ultra SP 680
Where I sled: Michigan
Posts: 959
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With polaris and Cat both having a sled in the 860's cc range it would seem foolish to make an 800 sled. Doo has a 1000cc so 800 is a considerable step down, from 860 to 800 is hardly a step at all. As far as doo and the 700 who knows...
Wayne
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02-26-2005, 10:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: West Carleton/Ottawa West
Primary Sled: 2002 MXZ 800
Where I sled: Constance Bay,West Carleton, Arnprior, Renfrew
Posts: 280
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BRP would be smart to keep the 800cc class.
Think about it. How big of a jump would it be to go from 600 or 700cc to a 1000cc machine.
They have to keep the 800. Maybe make a 800 EFI or something.
600cc too small 1000cc to big for some riders.
Personally I love the 800 in my 02 MXZ but my next sled will have the 1000 SDI probably the MXZ. (still a couple years away though)
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02-26-2005, 10:15 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Bowmanville,On. Can.
Primary Sled: Need to buy Synful one. lol
Posts: 548
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Just a question, to sort of add to this thread. Is anyone finding that insurance companies are reluctant to insure 800 's or bigger? I have to find out if this is one of many sled urban legends. I think personally the 800 + size series sleds , are great. I was some impressed with them . I was considering buying an 03 SKS 700, based on what I have heard about insurance issues with 800's. Thanks , and I hope the talk of dropping the 800's is not true, and a sled urban legend.
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02-26-2005, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Hudson, Quebec
Primary Sled: 1999 Mach1 700, 1995 Formula stx 583
Where I sled: Quebec, Ontario Victoria Harbour
Posts: 443
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Bring back the 700 - 800 triples.
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02-26-2005, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Primary Sled: Warrior
Where I sled: Saskatchewan
Posts: 791
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What makes you guys think that Cat isn't going to have an 800 for 06?
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02-26-2005, 01:13 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Primary Sled: 03 Z440 Snopro, 05 IQ 440
Where I sled: In the front of the pack.
Posts: 203
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I think 800s will be around for a while especially an 800 based on the f7 engine that had 155 160hp that would certainly keep em alive. IMO
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02-26-2005, 02:40 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Primary Sled: REV 440/800 & IQ 440
Where I sled: In My BIG Alaskan Back Yard
Posts: 602
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Quote:
Originally posted by bigdaddydoo@Feb 26 2005, 10:28 AM
BRP would be smart to keep the 800cc class.
Think about it. How big of a jump would it be to go from 600 or 700cc to a 1000cc machine.
They have to keep the 800. Maybe make a 800 EFI or something.
600cc too small 1000cc to big for some riders.
Personally I love the 800 in my 02 MXZ but my next sled will have the 1000 SDI probably the MXZ. (still a couple years away though)
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You know I am not a Skidoo guy by any means(not yet atleast), but it didn't even dawn on me that skidoo dosent have a 700cc class sled! WOW! I cant believe I never noticed that. Do you think they will produce a 700cc sled any time soon?????
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02-26-2005, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: L7 C2 oakland twp 44 King St N RR 4 Scotland N0E 1R0, southwest of brantford, southern ontario
Mileage: 2487 miles
Primary Sled: 2007 blizzard 600
Where I sled: southern ontario and wisconsin.
Posts: 11,656
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Originally posted by rmkman@Feb 26 2005, 03:02 PM
Do you think they will produce a 700cc sled any time soon?????
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probably not since they had it and now it is gone.
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