‘13 Polaris RMK 600 - super long term review and walk around

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  • @sebastianlundahl1282
    @sebastianlundahl1282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice, love the pro ride chassie. The 600 seems much more realible then the 800s

  • @bubblebass3002
    @bubblebass3002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How does it work on trails? I would be more off than on but I would take the occasional 10-100 mile trip on a trail. I think I would be fine with just scratchers but I don’t have one so I don’t know about it enough

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Handing, ride and comfort wise I think you’d be pleased. But, I’d have some concerns about the durability of the 2” lug track if those trails were mostly hard packed snow and/or icy. I’ve ridden it over the years on those exact types of trails but never for an extended period over a lot of miles. My trips on those kinds of trails are always broken up by sections of soft snow or jumping off the side of the trail to cool both the engine and hyfax.
      Our XC race course runs right past my house and after every race when walking my dog I end up finding broken off paddles from guys who raced with deep lug tracks. Chances are you’d be fine but just something to be aware off. Off trail the 2” track works really well except for braking on steep downhills in wet, dense snow. It’s honestly scared me a few times with it’s lack of braking traction in the mountains.

    • @bubblebass3002
      @bubblebass3002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thatalaskaguy Thanks for the reply, Hopefully I am able to get my hands on one of these before the season kicks off here in Maine. Appreciate the advice!

  • @derrickeischens3993
    @derrickeischens3993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just picked up a really good deal of the same sled with 1069 miles for 4200 dollars

  • @brentste-croix9721
    @brentste-croix9721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got a 14 with 10000 km no issues

  • @jarandtveiti712
    @jarandtveiti712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    does this take much fuel?

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like for gas mileage or tank size?

    • @derrickeischens3993
      @derrickeischens3993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s like a 10 gallon tank I’ve got the same exact sled

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@derrickeischens3993 I got curious and looked it up and the specs list an 11.5 gal tank. Trail Tank still offers the 15 gallon replacement tank if a guy was doing some epic, long distance back country rides. I’ve thought about buying one before they eventually go out of production.

    • @derrickeischens3993
      @derrickeischens3993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thatalaskaguy I just knew the tank took a lot more gas than I expected!!!

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@derrickeischens3993 it’s pretty big! Seems like gas prices are always higher in the fall than the spring. I’m always caught a bit off guard by how much more expensive it is to fill up snow machines than summer machines.

  • @kylestevens6718
    @kylestevens6718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    jeez never keep a sled more than 3000 miles? i have a 2011 rmk 600 with 10400klm/6000 miles lol no worries of that thing blowin up. 600,s are bullet proof

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope you are right. I start getting nervous at 3,000 miles on high performance liquid cooled engines. On a fan cooled I’m good with running them a really long time. One of the Trail Indy’s I had I bought used for $500 with 4,000 miles. I ran it until the chassis started to crack apart but the engine still ran.
      I’ve never experienced the same level of reliability with liquid cooled sleds since I started snowmachining in the mid 80’s.

    • @kylestevens6718
      @kylestevens6718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thatalaskaguy yea i hear ya, and if it was an 800 or 850 id agree. But man i abuse my 600 to no end and she takes it.

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kylestevens6718 that’s great to hear!

  • @briandavies3723
    @briandavies3723 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve got a 2016 RMK 600 , great fun sled I run Klotz Techniplate smells way better than VES

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The older VES oil smelled like bubblegum, the new stuff not too great. I still have this sled. It’s been great! 😀

  • @jeffdalen5898
    @jeffdalen5898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how does it ride differently without the sway bar?

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s more roly poly without the swaybar and not great for trails. It is easier to sidehill without it as the front suspension is truly independent and it’s easier to pull over onto one ski. With the stock springs and soft shocks it’s better with a swaybar than without but I’m using the RMK swaybar in our EVO. It’s easy to remove and reinstall and might be worth trying out if you’re curious. It only takes like 10 minutes to remove.

  • @joevenne2132
    @joevenne2132 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    mine only starts putting fuel down the cylinders

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s unfortunate! I don’t have a clue what would cause that. I don’t have any experience troubleshooting these fuel injected machines. I’ve replaced an engine in a CFI Polaris before and was super grateful when it started after only a few pulls and all the lights went out like normal. They are awesome when everything works but I think working on things with the engine is difficult and complicated.

  • @edwardabrahamiii3742
    @edwardabrahamiii3742 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want the polaris 600 cfi now

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That sled converted me back over from my foray into 4-strokes. After 5 years on 4-strokes I discovered the injected 2 strokes were way more fun to ride and easy to live with.

    • @evandaraiche3649
      @evandaraiche3649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Moi j’ai un Polaris 600 RMK 2010 j’ai pu de feu

    • @edwardabrahamiii3742
      @edwardabrahamiii3742 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@thatalaskaguyive owned a 2008 Polaris switchback 600 iq chassis sold it now im back on a 2005 mxz x renegade 600 SDI. Ina way i miss that Polaris powerband 600 smooth an linear power.

    • @thatalaskaguy
      @thatalaskaguy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@edwardabrahamiii3742 I’ve only ridden a couple Ski-doo 600’s. I believe they were e-tech models? I remember the MX-Z I rode back in ‘13 feeling smooth and quiet. It didn’t exhibit much vibration and I remember the power never really had a “hit”. I prefer the way my Polaris 600’s feel but that’s just personal preference. I don’t think one is better than another.