Did 99 SRX 600's have any problems?

[seyser]

Im looking at a 99 SRX 600 and was just wondering if they had any problems to watch for? Did they have crank problems like the 98's? or is that only a 700 thing? This one is a 1 owner with 3600 miles and from the pics and also talking with the seller appears to be in excellent condition.

Also, how do the 600's compare to the 700's?

Thanks,
-Jeremy-

 

[yamaholic22]

they are VERY fast for 600's, overrev like mad with stock clutching, but can really haul with a good setup. Not going to outrun the 700 in most cases, but it will waste most other 6's and even a lot of 7's. I believe they did have crank problems like the 700's, but not quite as common. All in all they are very good sleds. With a long travel rear kit in the rear they ride nice too.

 

[Turk]

Check crank run out; do a cylinder leak down test & see if powervalves are pulled thru. I have a killer clutching combo for that sled...i owned 2 of em.

 

[seyser]

Thanks for the replies, Im going to look at it on saturday.
-Jeremy-

 

[Junior]

check to make sure the crank update was done, 99% or mroe of the 700's had it done, but alot of the 600's didn't, (alot of dealers called it "unnecessary", since they wouldn't make much if anything on it)

I think the marking was a punch mark infront of the engine VIN on the crankcases, but don't quote me on that, someone will pipe up with it I'm sure.

 

[Turk]

Crank update was for 98,s only but 99,s that were ridden hard also had issues. Most 99,s were ignored & they had a lot less failures but they did happen.

 

[yamaharacing88]

ya i had a 98 with the crank redone, no probelms after that, very reliable sled and like everyones saying its quick as well, of course after you get that clutching set up

 

[bucky]

Yes...I has a 98 and I wish I still had it... Just as quick as the Viper!!! On a flat groomed trail it handled like an Indy car. The only problem I had was when the wiring harness beneath the engine chaffed and ripped through. The dealer took the engine out and re-solddered the wires and it was under warranty when that happend... Like I said great machine..When I sold her she had 6400 miles on it and I wouldn't hesitate to do 200 mile days anytime with her.

 

[seyser]

How much HP did the 600's and 700's have in 99?

 

[shortstop20]

I think the 600's were 120 HP and the 700's were 138 HP?

 

[yamaholic22]

I think the 600's were 120 HP and the 700's were 138 HP?

yup that's about right.

 

[TJ500]

was gas mileage decent like the 700's?.... know of one close to home here and a bud is seriously looking at it....