Xlt or trail touring

[Bob Newhart]

Hey Gang. New to this forum...just a lurker up until now.. I'm looking for some thoughts. I have a 2001 Polaris trail touring 550 fan 3700 miles.
E-start and reverse runs great.
Also a 1999 XLT with a 600 triple (liquid obviously) also reverse electric start. 1800 miles. X12 suspension.
Condition is similar on both sleds and I'm wondering which one to keep.
I just picked up the XLT as part of a package but it has been well maintained and is clean: the guy was a real fuss budget. I've had my 550 fan for 3 years now and it always starts n runs great ...
has never let me down. I've heard that the 550 fans sometimes have meltdowns when they get to a certain age? I also heard the 600 troubles can be fussy and can foul plugs although the guy I got it from said he's never fouled any plugs.
The fan is obviously lighter but lower top speed (I'm too old, had my need 4 speed days) so not a huge concern. I am impressed with how smooth and relatively quiet the 600 is.
Never had a triple; heard they are actually not gas hogs like you would think. The 550 is pretty decent on gas.
I ride mostly on non-main trails here in Central NY. Sometimes solo sometimes with my dsughter... might see 6-10 sleds in a day... not exactly main-cruisimg sled hiways. Its mostly barely groomed fields and woods Which should I keep??
Only have room for one of these.

 

[Bob Newhart]

Hey Gang. New to this forum...just a lurker up until now.. I'm looking for some thoughts. I have a 2001 Polaris trail touring 550 fan 3700 miles.
E-start and reverse runs great.
Also a 1999 XLT with a 600 triple (liquid obviously) also reverse electric start. 1800 miles. X12 suspension.
Condition is similar on both sleds and I'm wondering which one to keep.
I just picked up the XLT as part of a package but it has been well maintained and is clean: the guy was a real fuss budget. I've had my 550 fan for 3 years now and it always starts n runs great ...
has never let me down. I've heard that the 550 fans sometimes have meltdowns when they get to a certain age? I also heard the 600 troubles can be fussy and can foul plugs although the guy I got it from said he's never fouled any plugs.
The fan is obviously lighter but lower top speed (I'm too old, had my need 4 speed days) so not a huge concern. I am impressed with how smooth and relatively quiet the 600 is.
Never had a triple; heard they are actually not gas hogs like you would think. The 550 is pretty decent on gas.
I ride mostly on non-main trails here in Central NY. Sometimes solo sometimes with my dsughter... might see 6-10 sleds in a day... not exactly main-cruisimg sled hiways. Its mostly barely groomed fields and woods Which should I keep??
Only have room for one of these.

Should I maybe put this in vintage section since I'm talking about 20year old sleds?!?

 

[Lid1]

There is no right or wrong answer. It’s all personal preference . Pick your poison.

 

[Bob Newhart]

There is no right or wrong answer. It’s all personal preference . Pick your poison.

I hear you. Was just hoping for some testimonials w either sled. Sometimes people have owned several of the same model and have a bigger bank of experience than I have w one. For example I have had 4 different AC zl600s..im not an expert but I have insight into them. (BTW unless you have stock in Exxon, think twice LOL)