Introduction to Snowmobiling

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Brian Johnson

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Age
57
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Country
USA
Years Snowmobiling
5
Snowmobile
1999 700RMK
2000 Indy 550
We are new to the site and reintroducing ourselves to snowmobiling. I have a 1999 700RMK and my wife has a 2000 Indy 550. A couple of questions. We are not young chickens and planning our first trip. Does anybody have a good idea of how far a day would be comfortable to drive? Second, does anybody know the mileage I can expect just riding on a trail? Thanks
 
I would think if you haven't snowmobiled in a while, then a 100 mile day would be lots of riding for you. Your RMK isn't really a trail friendly driving sled. Do you know what size the lug is on the track?
As for the INDY 550 you will get around 90-110 miles to a tank I would think.
 
Oh and make sure you have a tool kit with you.
Common tools would be an adjustable wrench, 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 14-15mm wrenches, pliers, zip ties and for 100% you need a spark plug wrench and 2 extra plugs for each sled. Also be sure to have an extra belt for each sled.
 
OutCast said:
I would think if you haven't snowmobiled in a while, then a 100 mile day would be lots of riding for you. Your RMK isn't really a trail friendly driving sled. Do you know what size the lug is on the track?
As for the INDY 550 you will get around 90-110 miles to a tank I would think.
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I measured the lug and it is 2". Guessing on trails the taller lug the squirraly the sled gets. I have scrapers, should these be out on groomed trails
 
Ya you are going to need the scratchers down unless there is a significant amount of snow that's being kicked up. I can't remember if that sled has a digital guage or not? If so, run it on the temperature setting and don't go above 160 degrees. When you to see 140-145, then look for some powder snow to drive through to keep the temps down. Your Sliders or Hyfax also need loose snow to keep them cool and from basically sticking to the track from getting too hot.
 
OutCast said:
Ya you are going to need the scratchers down unless there is a significant amount of snow that's being kicked up. I can't remember if that sled has a digital guage or not? If so, run it on the temperature setting and don't go above 160 degrees. When you to see 140-145, then look for some powder snow to drive through to keep the temps down. Your Sliders or Hyfax also need loose snow to keep them cool and from basically sticking to the track from getting too hot.
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the gauges are analog so not sure if there is a warning light or something telling me if it is getting too hot or not.
 
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