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October 22nd 2009 at 1:37 PM
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tdiguy69
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204 Posts 
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Member Since: November 25th 2008
Location: Huron Park, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95 xcr 600
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Im looking at buying a 2003 yamaha rx1 that has a stage 2 turbo and he says has about 250hp however he said the sled needs jackshaft bearings, track and the motor needs tuned up. Hes asking 6500 canadian for it what do you guys think. The add says the sled has 4000kms on it. I sent him another email asking about how long the turbo has been on. This would be my first 4 stroke sled as well as first turbo sled. Anything i should be looking out for and how reliable are we talking this sled would be. Thanks guys.
1995 Polaris xcr 600
Cobra windscreen (white with checkers)-----------Purple grills
Plastic skis (purple)----------------------------Coolant heater
Skid plate---------------------------------------DG Silencer Can
Hand and thumb warmer + visor--------------------2 Inch Bar Riser
Sportech headlight and tail light covers (purple)
Runing board trim (purple)
Studs (purple backers)
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October 23rd 2009 at 3:26 PM
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07Phazer
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Member Since: March 15th 2006
Location: Waukesha, WI, USA
Current Sled: 2007 Yamaha Phazer
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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I don't know much about the market for boosted sleds, but 6200 USD for a 6 year old modded sled with 2500 miles on it that needs work seems pricey.
The fact that he's blown out the jackshaft bearings and the track already means to me either: a)the sled has been rode hard, b)the drivetrain is not setup to handle the extra power, or c)the owner didn't take very good care of his machine. Also, what else in the drivetrain is bad if those are already gone? Clutches, chaincase, driveshaft, other bearings, etc.
I'm no carb expert either, but tuning a turbo'ed sled with carbs isn't the easiest thing to do. If it already runs like crap, there's a good chance that you could be opening up a can of worms trying to get it tuned properly. It could be as simple as dirty carbs, or it could be undoing a novices failed attempt at tuning carbs with a turbo.
As far as reliability, the engine is very reliable as long as the owner has kept up with oil changes and made sure the engine has oil. Chassis-wise, I'd take a fine tooth comb over it and make sure all the bearings are free and nothing is tweaked.
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October 24th 2009 at 12:56 PM
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tdiguy69
Junior Member
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204 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 25th 2008
Location: Huron Park, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95 xcr 600
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well after arguing with him as to why it runs ruff he finally broke down and said it has blow by on the motor so im not interested any more.
1995 Polaris xcr 600
Cobra windscreen (white with checkers)-----------Purple grills
Plastic skis (purple)----------------------------Coolant heater
Skid plate---------------------------------------DG Silencer Can
Hand and thumb warmer + visor--------------------2 Inch Bar Riser
Sportech headlight and tail light covers (purple)
Runing board trim (purple)
Studs (purple backers)
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October 25th 2009 at 9:36 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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Quote originally posted by 07Phazer
I don't know much about the market for boosted sleds, but 6200 USD for a 6 year old modded sled with 2500 miles on it that needs work seems pricey.
The fact that he's blown out the jackshaft bearings and the track already means to me either: a)the sled has been rode hard, b)the drivetrain is not setup to handle the extra power, or c)the owner didn't take very good care of his machine. Also, what else in the drivetrain is bad if those are already gone? Clutches, chaincase, driveshaft, other bearings, etc.
I'm no carb expert either, but tuning a turbo'ed sled with carbs isn't the easiest thing to do. If it already runs like crap, there's a good chance that you could be opening up a can of worms trying to get it tuned properly. It could be as simple as dirty carbs, or it could be undoing a novices failed attempt at tuning carbs with a turbo.
As far as reliability, the engine is very reliable as long as the owner has kept up with oil changes and made sure the engine has oil. Chassis-wise, I'd take a fine tooth comb over it and make sure all the bearings are free and nothing is tweaked.
carb tunning on turbos is not a big deal if everything was built right in the first place with proper boost reference and air/ fuel jets. I've seen moree carbed turbos run much better than fuel injected turbos with band aid fuel boxs
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
excell mtn lite exhaust, fox floats on the front, Timbersled lightweight drop brackets
mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
162 2.5 Camo Xtreme track
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