Question about 06 M7 - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

billlambeer · 08-01-2006, 09:37 PM

So i just put 200 dollars down to buy a demo m7. I am getting it for 6000 bucks from the local dealer with a one year warranty. Its a 153 track and seems to be in good shape with around 300 miles. Does this sound like a good deal to you guys and do you like these sleds? What modifications should i put on it first to make er work better, i.e. handling and horsepower.

Thanks,
Matt

ztrain · 08-01-2006, 11:30 PM

You sound like this will be your 1st year riding? You might of done ok for a first time sled owner. I could of bought a brand new in feb for 6500, but passed because of no reverse. The M7 is a deep snow machine and needs soft powder for cooling and keeping the track lubercated. Don't just stick to the hard pack, make sure you break off into the soft stuff a few times ever mile for at least a 100 feet. For mods I would just ride it the way it is to find out what kind of riding you enjoy best. I found out I hated the trail and now I can't live with out good skis and the anti-ratchet to keep the track from slipping. I don't know where you live but if you want to get off the trail you did good and don't worry about putting it on it's side or a scratch from the trees, just don't get hurt. The M7 has a lot of power for climbing and boon docking in the trees. Make sure you have a back pack to carry a shovel and saw. Don't put them under the hood in case the sled goes upside down, never ride alone, and stay within your limits. When I first got into riding I found out the sled could do it, but not me.

I_R_Josh · 08-02-2006, 01:22 AM

Thats not a bad pick at all. M7s are sweet sleds. Although it wouldn't be my recommendation for a first time sledder, it's always nice to make your mistakes with a cheaper sled. But if you ride with some experienced riders who will take the time to teach you a few things rather than get annoyed if you don't keep up, you should be ok. Just don't try to do too much right out of the box. ztrain has got the idea. Snowmobiles don't really handle like anything else, and they handle differently depending on the snow conditions, so take it easy. I'm sure we could all sit around and tell stories about guys who bought hot-rod sleds for thier first season of riding and ended up with a beat up sled and a few hospital bills.

**RJ Gleason** · 08-02-2006, 04:24 AM

You got that right, I could tell stories from first hand experience of rescues of novices who got into trouble from trying to ride beyond their abilities with over powering sleds and speed.

billlambeer · 08-02-2006, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the advice, it sounds like i got a pretty good sled. I will be riding with very experienced riders who are very nice and will teach me some. After reading some of the things on here, I was looking for a pack and shovel today. I also plan on taking an avalanche class to learn about that too. I will primarily be riding off the trail, I live outside of Vail, and will be riding in the national forest.

IndianRvrShiver · 08-02-2006, 08:09 PM

That's great & honest advice, ztrain!! Very well said!

billlambeer!! WTF?

Where did you come up with that handle??

Old Piston's/Bad Boys fan? C'mon, do tell!!

billlambeer · 08-02-2006, 11:55 PM

hah, i used to be a big ski racer and one of my buddies on my team, decided i look like bill laimbeer, notice the spelling, yes i know it is spelled wrong just easier to remember. Stuck for a long time and i use it for all my names.

billlambeer · 08-02-2006, 11:56 PM

edit: by the way, i notice you have a 454 vette, my kind of man, sleds and vettes, im just putting a 383 in a 79 as we speak.

**smallengineguy** · 08-03-2006, 05:44 AM

Aah, yes...Another gearhead! Welcome to the forums!!

IndianRvrShiver · 08-03-2006, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by billlambeer

edit: by the way, i notice you have a 454 vette, my kind of man, sleds and vettes, im just putting a 383 in a 79 as we speak.

Where's the pics??

We love to see pics!!

Where you from?......no info in your profile!!

billlambeer · 08-03-2006, 12:37 PM

Per request here is my location, etc

I will try and get pics of the vette, i dont have easy access to a digital camera, its pretty torn up since im in the middle of a body off resto. But the engine is in and running, figure i got a couple more months of hard work ahead.

IndianRvrShiver · 08-03-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by billlambeer

Per request here is my location, etc

I will try and get pics of the vette, i dont have easy access to a digital camera, its pretty torn up since im in the middle of a body off resto. But the engine is in and running, figure i got a couple more months of hard work ahead.

Eagle, eh!? So....are you friends with that chick that Kobie did at that resort??

billlambeer · 08-03-2006, 04:59 PM

i know people who know her. The school is notorious for loose girls..ahh ****..my sister goes to that school.

i went to the up valley school so i didnt know to many people from that school, and then my parents moved down valley, if you get the idea of it. I have heard most people say that she was definitly lieing, but who knows.

SnowRida · 08-06-2006, 04:39 PM

ITriumph/mouse told me he know's your sister. Does she frequent Alanson?

billlambeer · 08-06-2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowRida

ITriumph/mouse told me he know's your sister. Does she frequent Alanson?

Huh? Dont know what alanson is.

clyde62960 · 09-07-2006, 04:49 PM

I see you live in eagle co--I have a friend who just bought a second house in eagle--he and I ride alot--in colorado-wyoming montana idaho--give me some more info and I can get you in touch with him--

Steep&Deep · 10-16-2006, 09:31 PM

hahahaha.... i know exactely what happens when u go and buy a 10,000 dollor sled and dont know how to ride ... u spend that much more fixing it the next few years when u learn how to ride!!

but u sitll have a blast doing it eather way..

ztrain · 10-17-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Steep&Deep

hahahaha.... i know exactely what happens when u go and buy a 10,000 dollor sled and dont know how to ride ... u spend that much more fixing it the next few years when u learn how to ride!!

but u sitll have a blast doing it eather way..

Or using a $10 shovel to dig the thing out after every 10 minutes of riding.