98 z440 - is it a good sled? started by xcfrider
	April 18th 2009 at 10:25 PM  [ Modified April 18th 2009 at 10:29 PM ] Post #1
	xcfrider New Member 81 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 19th 2009 Location: Gladstone, Michigan, USA Current Sled: 92 indy 500 sp 2008-2009 Miles: over 1000
	looking to buy a 98 z440 sled is in great shape. But has hole in one piston. selling for 400 bucks. Is this a good deal and how are those sleds? Looking for a sled for my 11yo son for next year. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	April 19th 2009 at 6:52 AM Post #2
	rougepolaris s#^t happens 498 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 2nd 2008 Location: williamstown, new york, USA Current Sled: polaris xcsp 600 2008-2009 Miles: 814
	it would be a great sled if you can find a piston for it. i was going to buy one but i got my 600 instead empty a bag of skittles in the toilet and flush it;s like watching a 5 second nascar race Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	April 19th 2009 at 8:52 AM Post #3
	pudamobile Small-Bore Fanatic 759 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 7th 2006 Location: Finley, ND Current Sled: '96 ZR 440 Racer 2008-2009 Miles: 390
	Is it twin carbed or single? The single carbed Z440 was pretty much a jazzed up Jag, still a good, bulletproof motor, but the second carb really woke up that sled. I had a buddy with a twin carbed Z440 when I was primarily riding my '97 Jag, and he could have his way with me any time he wanted. Another friend had a single carbed Z 440 and he and I were about even. Those cat 440s just won't die, I'm actually picking up an '89 Jag AFS today. They have some power, but aren't going to rip your son's arms off. I started on a '93 Jag 440 in '95 when I was 8...so I'm sure your son can handle a little bit more power at 11. go for it, you'll like it! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	April 19th 2009 at 12:31 PM  [ Modified April 19th 2009 at 12:43 PM ] Post #4
	xcfrider New Member 81 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 19th 2009 Location: Gladstone, Michigan, USA Current Sled: 92 indy 500 sp 2008-2009 Miles: over 1000
	yes it is a twin carb. sucks cuz i just traded my 88 jag 440 for my 92 indy 500. that jag 440 only had about 2500 miles on it. would have been i good motor swap. was looking for a newer sled with blown motor for it for awhile and just gave up. Now look lol. only thing wrong with it other than the piston is the windshield. But may have to take it off anyways so my son can see over it. Yes he can handle it just fine. Rode my xcf 440 twin carb and the 88 jag 440 just fine. put pics of it on my page Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	April 19th 2009 at 1:49 PM Post #5
	pudamobile Small-Bore Fanatic 759 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 7th 2006 Location: Finley, ND Current Sled: '96 ZR 440 Racer 2008-2009 Miles: 390
	Looks like a pretty clean sled...good buy! Do you know why the one piston melted down? I haven't ever had problems with those lil 440 fanners melting pistons...maybe some gunk in the carb or cracked intake boot? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	April 19th 2009 at 2:13 PM  [ Modified April 19th 2009 at 2:27 PM ] Post #6
	xcfrider New Member 81 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 19th 2009 Location: Gladstone, Michigan, USA Current Sled: 92 indy 500 sp 2008-2009 Miles: over 1000
	yes just like my brother in laws ext 550 a cracked boot between the carb and motor. After that happened to him i looked at all my sleds for it. Seems like cats are the ones that have the problem with it. My 92 indy still looks great. still not sure what is up with the bolts in the track. maybe it was studed and they just wanted to fill the holes. i've never seen studs wear down like that if thats what happened. what would be faster you think? The z440 or a polaris 440. my wife has a xcf 440 and it's a 98 twin carb. if the cat would be faster then the son will take the xcf over and wife will get the cat. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	April 19th 2009 at 10:24 PM Post #7
	pudamobile Small-Bore Fanatic 759 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 7th 2006 Location: Finley, ND Current Sled: '96 ZR 440 Racer 2008-2009 Miles: 390
	I'd say that they're probably pretty close...depending on studding an clutching. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	April 20th 2009 at 1:44 AM Post #8
	xcfrider New Member 81 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 19th 2009 Location: Gladstone, Michigan, USA Current Sled: 92 indy 500 sp 2008-2009 Miles: over 1000
	k thanks a ton getting it next sunday Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit