new srx is home!

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JeepJimmy

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just over the weekend i picked up a 2001 Yamaha SRX 700 triple. its got 2000 miles on it. studded track, handlebar riser, always stored inside. got it for 1800 bucks. its so clean, looks new!!!!!!! did i get a good deal or whattttt!!!!! hehe. anyway im all new to yamaha and newer sleds. im used to the old late 70's and early 80's stuff. i still have my 78 john deere trailfire 440 ;) anyway if you could steer me in any directions for things to look at or look out for or good plcaes to get things. fill me in. this is an awesome site. i will be learning as i go also! - Jim
 
Wow that is a nice sled. With the weather has its been I may get back into a cheaper sled, but I didn't thin you could get ones that nice for $1800!!! Have fun on the lakes!!!
 
Man where are your guys finding these low mile, great shape 00-02 SRXs for under 2 grand???? Its crazyiness AND not far!!!!!LOL
 
Great looking sled,they are a real blast I've got a 98 and my bud's got an 01.As for things to look at you should take the skid out and go over all the bushings that don't have grease fittings to check if they're worn out.I would almost bet that the W arm pivot bushings are toast even though the sled has so few miles on it,but if by chance they are still good take the 2 L shaped brakets off the slide rails and drill and tap the centres for grease fittings.Check the shock bushings for wear and do a search on posts by Betheviper he has a great one on shimming loose bushings with coffee can pieces,I used an old aerosol brake parts cleaner can.
While your at it make sure the W arm itself isn't cracked;if it is find a pic of some braced ones on here and do yours.
 
Nice ride and great price! Got one just like it.
Ad a set of Viper up dated rear shocks and a set of Ohlins with extensions up front and it will ride like a dream.
A word of caution: If you are used to riding that John Deere, you better hang on to that SRX. It's a whole different world. I rode sleds for many years. When I got my SRX I ran off the trail a time or two until I realized the speed of these things.
Have fun. You'll love that thing.
 
really nice sled. picked mine up in stock condition for about the same price because the guy said it was just to heavy for him. dont let that stop ya from tricking it out! the SRX is a real beast!
 
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