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10-20-2009, 06:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Burlington, Ont
Posts: 12
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just bought my first sled
Hello everyone,
My name is Peter and I'm from Burlington. I will be doing most of myriding in Port Severn, Ontario.
I just bought my first sled, 2000 skidoo mach z 800 with 10000 km on the clock(I realize this will be a powerful fuel hungry pig).
I'm very excited for the snow to fall to say the least!
Thanks for having me.
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10-20-2009, 06:43 PM
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PR (polaris rider)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,559
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nice first sled! 800 is alot for a first sled! Take it easy at first.. welcome to the forum
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10-20-2009, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Burlington, Ont
Posts: 12
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Yea I plan on taking it eazy and getting used to the machine. I'm responsible (usually) and don't care if I'm ahead of the pack or behind.
I'm pretty sure I will not out-grow this sled this season...or ever from what I've been reading. Thanks for the welcome.
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10-20-2009, 07:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: mn
Posts: 398
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congrats on the first sled. welcome!
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2006 edge touring 600 for sale 4250$ p.m me if interested!
2003 classic touring 500
2001 xc sp 500 mine 
Polaris kid for life
SUMMER SUCKS!
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10-20-2009, 07:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Kirkland Lake, Ontario
Posts: 1,076
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Welcome to the forum from Kirkland Lake, Ont. (A little further north)
Nice ride!
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10-20-2009, 08:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Medina, NY
Posts: 32
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ya just ride within your limits
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10-21-2009, 07:21 AM
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I am Spartacus
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Milton Mills, NH
Posts: 17,791
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Welcome aboard!
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1992 Ski Doo Mach 1 (SC-10/2 suspended) March '07 SF.com Sled of the Month!
1993 Ski Doo Mach Z 780 triple
1999 Yamaha Venture 500 touring
2001 Ski Doo Mini Z
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10-21-2009, 08:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: mn
Posts: 398
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Quote:
Originally Posted by machzpete
Yea I plan on taking it eazy and getting used to the machine. I'm responsible (usually) and don't care if I'm ahead of the pack or behind.
I'm pretty sure I will not out-grow this sled this season...or ever from what I've been reading. Thanks for the welcome.
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pretty soon youl be leading it! 
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2006 edge touring 600 for sale 4250$ p.m me if interested!
2003 classic touring 500
2001 xc sp 500 mine
Polaris kid for life
SUMMER SUCKS!
for sale
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10-21-2009, 08:38 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Burlington, Ont
Posts: 12
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I really just hope to be able to keep the sled running all season. I don't mind turning a wrench and spending money as long as I can have my fun.
I have been reading about a few people up in arms about how the sleds are timebombs, but I have just been chalking this up to internet ramblings.
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10-21-2009, 10:49 AM
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Themach1king
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Vermont
Posts: 900
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Welcome to the boards!
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2000 Arctic cat ZRT 600 triple- Sold.
1992 Ski doo mach 1 617cc (the beast)- New paint job on the windshield!
Do the snow dance with me!!! We don't get enough in Vermont!
And God said: "Let there be snow."
 - 3 coats of chrome will take you places!
Yes I patented that
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10-21-2009, 03:58 PM
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10-21-2009, 05:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Posts: 187
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Welcome and post some pictures. An 800 is a lot of sled...and I thought my 600 was a fast, first sled.
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10-22-2009, 07:19 AM
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PR (polaris rider)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,559
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Yea, post some pics if u can!
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1999 AC zl 500, 3k miles2003 polaris classic 340 1200 miles-2003 polaris indy xc 500 1500 miles-2000 polaris xc 700 6500 miles-2003 arctic cat zl 600 1500 miles
"Dont let fear and common sense stand in your way!"
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10-22-2009, 07:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Strathroy, Ontario
Posts: 117
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Ya, 800 is a big first sled, but if you are careful and responsible, it should work. How hard was it getting insurance for it here in Ont? I am only 21, but have had 5 sleds in the last 6 years... started with a 1997 500 venture(2 seasons), then 2004 550 supersport, then 2001 vmax 500, then a 1998 vmax 600 and for this season I have a 700 viper. Slowly working myself into bigger sleds, but i dont really know how much motor you need here in Ontario, I think 1000s are USELESS personally in this area, ya you can pass an 700 on the trail, but still....
I am from Strathroy, which is near London.
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1998 Yamaha Vmax 600- 20,000KMs and still tickin'
2002 Yamaha Viper- Sled-4000KMs, Motor- 2400KMs
1973 Polaris Colt 340
1996 Ski-Doo Formula 670- Broken all the time
1999 Yamaha Wolverine 350-Quad
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10-22-2009, 07:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Burlington, Ont
Posts: 12
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I got my insurance for 301/yr from td. It was not difficult I just gave them the info and they gave me the price. I'm 23y/o with a DZ license.
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10-22-2009, 07:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Strathroy, Ontario
Posts: 117
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Thats really not that bad. I think I am paying around $175/yr through my dad
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OFSC Trail Patrol Member
1998 Yamaha Vmax 600- 20,000KMs and still tickin'
2002 Yamaha Viper- Sled-4000KMs, Motor- 2400KMs
1973 Polaris Colt 340
1996 Ski-Doo Formula 670- Broken all the time
1999 Yamaha Wolverine 350-Quad
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10-22-2009, 12:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Burlington, Ont
Posts: 12
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Yea I figured it was decent. My current insurance company for my vehicle and apt (belair direct) only insured sleds up to 700cc so no luck there. They give me a great rate for car and apartment, oh well!
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10-26-2009, 02:48 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Temperance, Mi
Posts: 69
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Woot! Your gonna love sledding. Be careful on that beast.
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