No topic thread,,, Part 2
Post Fiend
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Yorkton Sask
those XLT's were smooth sleds, but certain years kept burning the middle piston... great lake riders. for a 4-stroke playtoy, i want the new phazer... sure its only 80horse, but lightweight and nimble...
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Yorkton Sk
Yep those sleds were everywhere and I think the 580's were better than the 600's. They all played the BEST music from the exhaust I know that!!! Those new Phazers are neat units and will be bring value and fun back to sledding in a day of 12K + for new sleds. Those and the Polaris Shifts...no decals, cheaper shocks, 600cc for $7000!
Posting Guru
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From: Yorkton Sk
Now, now Prep..thems fightin words!!! 
However I can't say I'm brand loyal as I have owned Polaris, Doo and Yammie's. Just NO Cat's! 
However I can't say I'm brand loyal as I have owned Polaris, Doo and Yammie's. Just NO Cat's!
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Winter will come way too soon as it is. I love sledding too but I sure can wait for it.
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Saskatoon, SK
On out farm we go from harvest to sledding season, and its harvest now!!!
I find that the new Polaris and Cat are still a bit more traditional than the Skidoo and Yamaha. What I like on the Polaris and Cat is that you can still flip up the hood and have easy engine access as opposed to the Skidoo and Yamaha. A friend with a 'Doo had some exhaust springs come loose on the trail and it was almost impossible to find them and replace them out on the trail.
I find that the new Polaris and Cat are still a bit more traditional than the Skidoo and Yamaha. What I like on the Polaris and Cat is that you can still flip up the hood and have easy engine access as opposed to the Skidoo and Yamaha. A friend with a 'Doo had some exhaust springs come loose on the trail and it was almost impossible to find them and replace them out on the trail.
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
I can wait for sledding too, because i probably wont get a sled until next year 
Even though Im gonna be buying used, I cant justify blowing that much on a sled when I probably wont get a chance to use it a whole lot.
Even though Im gonna be buying used, I cant justify blowing that much on a sled when I probably wont get a chance to use it a whole lot.
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Saskatoon, SK
I sold my 2002 SummitX for $7000 and took a year off. Bought a 2007 Dragon RMK for $8500. That didnt work too badly! For the $5000 mark you can get some good technology, performance, and reliability.