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2000 ZR 700
- buddy just picked one up, what to look for
started by mycat8urskidoo
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October 16th 2009 at 4:22 PM
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mycat8urskidoo
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A guy i work with just picked up a 2000 zr 700, this is his first sled and he doesnt really know much about them, so he asked if he could bring it over and go through it with him, I'm pretty unfamiliar with this model, and really with this chassis (similar to my 99 tcat i imagine, but i just picked that up this year) , anyway, is there anything in particular i should look for on this sled? He said it has new carbides and new hyfax, the only thing he noticed is that it had a leak under each of the exhaust ports at the y pipe, he said the guy fogged it every year so i'd imagine that its just a fogging oil leak, starts up on one pull, 2500 miles, he said its in near perfect shape, I figure when he brings it over , i'll check the bearings on the skid, check the fuel and oil lines, change the chaincase oil, check brake fluid, maybe spray something on the crank seals to make sure there good, i dont really want to get into the carbs , its got fresh gas in it and runs great so i'd imagine just a fuel filter change would be good, anyway if theres anything i should look out for on this sled, let me know thanks
Oh yeah, he told me that it has steel ski's?? were plastic ski's a factory option ? every arctic cat i've owned after 1996 has had plastic ski's so i figured they were what came with the sled, but he's 100 percent positive it has steel ski's, he's looking into ski skins haha, sounds kind of funny for a 10 year old sled
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October 16th 2009 at 6:27 PM
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stormrider62033
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well what you all said is a good starting point plus if it has last years fuel drain it and put fresh in it ,add some iso heet to get rid of any condisation etc
mid Il alway's waiting for snow,moving north(way north)2001 thundercat 99xcr 800 97SPX ULTRA 96 zrt 600&800,92 doo plusX 92 v max 4 750
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October 17th 2009 at 10:01 AM
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kingofkings
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It's kinda fishy with the steel skis, even my 95 ZR580 had plastic skis. Also, make sure he knows where the brake is before hitting the throttle since he's a new rider starting out on a 700.
-To ride or not to ride, what a stupid question!
-You should never judge a guy until you have walked a mile in his shoes, then you are a mile away and have his shoes
-Ice, snow, or grass, I'll still kick your ass.
-"And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter he will tell, one more soldier reporting Sir I have served my time in Hell"
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October 17th 2009 at 2:43 PM
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Sanitarium09
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Check drive shaft bearings. Put sled on a stand, loosen the track and give the drive shaft a few tugs and check for any play. If there is any they need replacing. And yes, it should have plastic skis. The guy probably took them off and kept them for himself.
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October 17th 2009 at 3:11 PM
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Mustangnut6788
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Seriously he brought it to you? Does he know what happened to the ZERT you built? LOL!
For your exhaust leak, take off the y-pipe inspect the doughnut gaskets and see what shape they are in. Might need replaced. You can always goop a little high temp silicon on those parts to help seal them up.
What's in my toy box:
1999 Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000
1988 Mustang GT 5.0L / 1993 Mustang Coupe / 1993 Mustang GT 5.0L
2000 F-150
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October 17th 2009 at 10:09 PM
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mycat8urskidoo
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Quote originally posted by Mustangnut6788
Seriously he brought it to you? Does he know what happened to the ZERT you built? LOL!
For your exhaust leak, take off the y-pipe inspect the doughnut gaskets and see what shape they are in. Might need replaced. You can always goop a little high temp silicon on those parts to help seal them up.
That ZERT was the best running sled i've ever ridden.... for 42 miles Is this a power valve motor? he didnt have a clue
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October 18th 2009 at 6:40 AM
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motodeficient
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No its not valved. Its essentially the same motor as the 1995 ZR 700, less the twin pipes
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October 18th 2009 at 5:34 PM
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Mustangnut6788
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Quote originally posted by mycat8urskidoo
That ZERT was the best running sled i've ever ridden.... for 42 miles
Just wait till you jump on that Thundercat on a good straight away
What's in my toy box:
1999 Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000
1988 Mustang GT 5.0L / 1993 Mustang Coupe / 1993 Mustang GT 5.0L
2000 F-150
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October 18th 2009 at 5:42 PM
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mycat8urskidoo
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that im not sure if i can wait for, grass drags are next weekend... tempting
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November 9th 2009 at 1:22 AM
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chris.labrecque
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You should always grease the cog shaft bearings. Alot of guys don't, and they tend to fill with water. It's kind of a pain to get to, but taking off the belt will help get your hands below the secondary clutch to the port.
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