what is a good place to find used sleds

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lots of guys have had brand new sleds crater....no guarentees in life, all you can do is hedge your bets...

Compression test is quick and easy, took me 5 minutes yesterday to check mine, general condition, mileage and luck....

ya thats what im scared of is getting a sled riding if for a week and it just blowing up or it just fall apart
 

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There's also knowing to judge the integrity of the seller which helps a ton. There were some red flags everytime I've gotten burnt but I chose to ignore said warning signs... Sometimes the best deal is to walk away even if you really wanted it to work out!
 

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lots of guys have had brand new sleds crater....no guarentees in life, all you can do is hedge your bets...

Compression test is quick and easy, took me 5 minutes yesterday to check mine, general condition, mileage and luck....
ya what is the compression for a crossfire
 

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I'm not sure, The M8 800 is supposed to be 115-130 so it may be the same but I called T&T powersports to confirm 120 was good, My understanding is that both holes being equal is more important that the actual # one at 90 and the other at 120 is bad...

ya what is the compression for a crossfire
 

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I'm not sure, The M8 800 is supposed to be 115-130 so it may be the same but I called T&T powersports to confirm 120 was good, My understanding is that both holes being equal is more important that the actual # one at 90 and the other at 120 is bad...

Any more then a 10% difference and you have a problem in the works!
 

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I'm not sure, The M8 800 is supposed to be 115-130 so it may be the same but I called T&T powersports to confirm 120 was good, My understanding is that both holes being equal is more important that the actual # one at 90 and the other at 120 is bad...
ok thanks for the info
 

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I tend to spend almost as much time judging the seller as the item in question ...

so do you know anyone selling a rt1000 in the $3000 - $3500 price range?
its all I got ... well ... really ... I cant even afford that ...
 

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There's going to be alot of good used sleds tomorrow in Red Deer at the 1st Annual Swap Meet held at the Cycle Works Store. Starting at 9am to 5pm!
 

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is their anything wrong with the 2008 skidoo 800s because i was looking on kijiji and their is a TON of them does anyone know ?
 

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I bought a 2008 skidoo summit as my first sled and it blew up at the end of season so I went to a 2013 XM

The 2008's had there issues belts blowing, crank bearings siezing but if the recalls were done it should be a good sled! U just never know with a 2 stroke! I think the M8 are probably your most reliable 2 stroke!!
 

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I bought a 2008 skidoo summit as my first sled and it blew up at the end of season so I went to a 2013 XM

The 2008's had there issues belts blowing, crank bearings siezing but if the recalls were done it should be a good sled! U just never know with a 2 stroke! I think the M8 are probably your most reliable 2 stroke!!
oh ok thankyou for the info did they change the engines in the 2009?
 

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i dont no if your still looking for a crossfire but i got one for sale if your interested? PM if you are
 

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i dont no if your still looking for a crossfire but i got one for sale if your interested? PM if you are

yes i am still looking if anyone has any other sleds pm me or text me at 780 853 7644
 
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