My Neighbor is thinking of getting the f5 he is 50 he rides kind of agressive and weighs about 200 lbs how do you guys think that will do for him i dont know because i never rode a f5 any info would be helpful thank you. he is conserned about the power of the 500 and does not want to cough u p the cash for a 600.

Remember that sleds got 110 hp and thats what most 600 are running.He can always make go faster with some mods.

the sled puts out a claimed 104 hp , on the lakes its no contest against the bigger sleds but trail riding its no problem at all ! i rode with f-7s and nevr had a problem whatsoever keeping up .

how many studs for an f5 standard? 102 or 136?

I own a F5 and it is the perfect trail sled!!!!! It has plenty of power for my needs and plus the insurance sure is alot cheaper too!!!

102 or 96 studs for the F5. . .its a greatr sled

Great sled! I would buy an F5 again. I would get the sno pro next time because I am 210 pounds and bottom out the back once in a while. That kills my back.

im not that big but my dad whos is arrounds your friends weight rode it and liked it. the sled had no problem with the weight id buy another one if i had the money

I'm the same age and weight and have no problem with the power of the F5. Plenty of power for the woods, and if you smoke them in a 1/8 mile on the lake ....you win regardless. An F5 is a excellent choice! :div20: :div20:

Amen,

I would buy one again, just make sure the recalls are done on it

1. Exhaust Cables
2. Pull Cord
3. Slide Rails (verify not cracked)

If you get an 04, then no worries......

I put about 1500 miles of mixed riding on mine last year, mostly trails but a few lakes here and there, had it up to 104 on the speedo ( I know I know guys, its not THAT accurate)....
But I still enjoyed every minute on the sled....

It's a great sled, and it will run with most 600's. I like mine a lot.