I own a 2000 700 xc and I am currently living in the high arctic where most of my riding consists of riding on sea ice. Floatation is not a concern. I am planning on moving back to BC probably in the coast mountains or the Kootneys and want to bring my sled with me . My question is how much work other than a long track new gears and some clutch work would I have to do to make it a mountain/powder worthy sled. I am trying to descide if I should sell it here or pay to ship it down south. By the way the motor only has 500 miles on a professional complete rebuild.
Thanks for any advice.
Full Version: turning an xc into a mountain sled?
What do you have on it right now?
I have a friend out in VanCouver, WA. He has an '01 550 xc, and an '02 600 xc.
The first has a 1-1/4" x 15" x 136" track, and the second has a 1.5" x 15" x 136" track. I don't know what gearing he has but the jets are a simple thing to set up when you get there. I think he had powder pro skis but I'm not sure. ( never looked that close) His sleds had no problems getting around in the powder, his 550 was a little lacking power wise so you had to commit or quit on some of the climbs. You shouldn't have any problems with a 700. I personally think if you want to go all out, sell your sled and get an rmk or mountaincat, (an new m7 if you have the $$$), The revs look like they do better on trails from what I've read and heard, although they can climb quite well themselves.
Thats
! Hope it helps?
Arctic Blast
P.S. ALOT of fun in Wyoming this February with my trail sled! and went everywhere a 800 rmk 2"x15"x151" did. Had a few close calls in the really deep and fluffy stuff but then I only have 1.358"x13"x128".
Here's a pic of a small jump up a cornice!
I have a friend out in VanCouver, WA. He has an '01 550 xc, and an '02 600 xc.
The first has a 1-1/4" x 15" x 136" track, and the second has a 1.5" x 15" x 136" track. I don't know what gearing he has but the jets are a simple thing to set up when you get there. I think he had powder pro skis but I'm not sure. ( never looked that close) His sleds had no problems getting around in the powder, his 550 was a little lacking power wise so you had to commit or quit on some of the climbs. You shouldn't have any problems with a 700. I personally think if you want to go all out, sell your sled and get an rmk or mountaincat, (an new m7 if you have the $$$), The revs look like they do better on trails from what I've read and heard, although they can climb quite well themselves.
Thats
! Hope it helps?Arctic Blast
P.S. ALOT of fun in Wyoming this February with my trail sled! and went everywhere a 800 rmk 2"x15"x151" did. Had a few close calls in the really deep and fluffy stuff but then I only have 1.358"x13"x128".
Here's a pic of a small jump up a cornice!
I had a 99 XC700 with a 136 X 1 3/4" notched trac on it. Stretched tunnel, and rail extensions. I am thinking of selling te extension kit, rails, tunnell ext, and track. It works great, just wanted a 144 underneath it, so it would float a little better.
QUOTE(nitr @ Nov 3 2004, 10:31 PM)
I had a 99 XC700 with a 136 X 1 3/4" notched trac on it. Stretched tunnel, and rail extensions. I am thinking of selling te extension kit, rails, tunnell ext, and track. It works great, just wanted a 144 underneath it, so it would float a little better.
I am looking to long track my 2000 xc 700 are you looking to sell the 136 track etc.? let me know
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