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02-18-2009, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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First Snowmobile Advice
What would you guys suggest I am about 5'9 if it helps. and I weigh only about 120 to. I am really looking at used sleds because i dont have a big enough budget for a brand new sled. My friends who have been riding for awhile have suggested nothing but arctic cats
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02-18-2009, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Groton NY
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Usually a good idea to start with the same brand as the buddies that you rid with have so that if there are any issues, they can help you out.
That said, what type of riding will you be doing, mostly?
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02-18-2009, 03:20 PM
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Location: oregon
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Welcome to the Forum!
Along with good buddies, a good dealership in the area helps a lot too!
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02-18-2009, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Northern IL
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Well I've said it alot, My best trail sled for the money is a 97 ZR 580 EFI!
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02-21-2009, 09:31 PM
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Sorry it took so long to reply i couldnt log in to this fourm for some reason on the computer. That being said i would not be doing racing with the sled i will be doing trail riding. Oh and kccats I was actually looking at a 94 ZR580.
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02-22-2009, 06:45 AM
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I am Spartacus
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Milton Mills, NH
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Any 500 to 600cc sled is MORE than enough power for you. Fan cooled sleds are easier to get unstuck if you need to get them out yourself, liquid cooled sleds are heavier, but spin up faster. Touring sleds can carry 2 people and gear too. Depending on what you want.
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02-23-2009, 05:22 PM
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Yeah I dont really mind if I get a fan cooled or liquid cooled. But I do think that having a single seater would be better for me and what trails I would be riding which are mostly tighter trails around my area. But if I could find a touring sled for the right price I would go for it. Ive also been looking at a nice 440 Fan Prowler that look like it was in good condition but pretty cheap.
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02-23-2009, 05:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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is that 440 prowler on kijiji thunder bay? large doubt but hey it might be, my buddy's the owner of it, its a decent sled for sure, great bang for buck value there, and hes going as low as 1500 for it, even if the price does say 2000, you can talk him down.
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02-23-2009, 10:02 PM
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No it is not from Kijiji Thunder Bay.
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