TheGreenMachine79
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I am looking at getting a used SX700R, what should I look for to help ensure that the machine is going to not have any major issues?
I sure miss my old 2000 Sxr.
Things I would look at are these:
1) Track. See how badly dry rotted it is. This might be an added expense to replace. Any holes in it from studs pulling out, rusted out clips, etc.
2) Any cracks in the body plastic, like down around the bottom, and look at the bulk head ESPECIALLY for any cracks
3) Check the rubbers going from the carbs to the motor for holes, dry rot, Etc. This is a fast way to burn out a piston.
4) Idler wheels
5) Bent tunnel, look for crinkles, etc.
6) Bent trailing arm
I guess I could go on, but you get the general idea. I would just check it over real good. If it looks like it was well maintained, it most likely was. Some things you just can't hide.
You should go through the sled anyway after you buy it. Replace/look at the bearings, grease things up, look at bushings, etc. You just never know how neglected a part was until you see it for yourself. Might not hurt to pull the head and check out the pistons. The great things about these redheads are they are sooooo easy to rebuild, tear apart, put back together.
If you have driven a sled before, I'm sure you have an idea of wear parts, If this is your first sled, I highly suggest you take a buddy that has been around sleds to look at it before you buy it.
Things I would look at are these:
1) Track. See how badly dry rotted it is. This might be an added expense to replace. Any holes in it from studs pulling out, rusted out clips, etc.
2) Any cracks in the body plastic, like down around the bottom, and look at the bulk head ESPECIALLY for any cracks
3) Check the rubbers going from the carbs to the motor for holes, dry rot, Etc. This is a fast way to burn out a piston.
4) Idler wheels
5) Bent tunnel, look for crinkles, etc.
6) Bent trailing arm
I guess I could go on, but you get the general idea. I would just check it over real good. If it looks like it was well maintained, it most likely was. Some things you just can't hide.
You should go through the sled anyway after you buy it. Replace/look at the bearings, grease things up, look at bushings, etc. You just never know how neglected a part was until you see it for yourself. Might not hurt to pull the head and check out the pistons. The great things about these redheads are they are sooooo easy to rebuild, tear apart, put back together.
If you have driven a sled before, I'm sure you have an idea of wear parts, If this is your first sled, I highly suggest you take a buddy that has been around sleds to look at it before you buy it.
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how many miles on the sled and what year SXR?
depending on the miles, I would opt to tear the top end down for new rings. These sleds will run very strong for years to come.
Drop the mains 1 size down and lower the carb needles 1 clip position for stock motor and pipe. These sleds are easy to pipe and very reliable
depending on the miles, I would opt to tear the top end down for new rings. These sleds will run very strong for years to come.
Drop the mains 1 size down and lower the carb needles 1 clip position for stock motor and pipe. These sleds are easy to pipe and very reliable
check to see if the w arm is cracked.
SWEDE
New member
There is a good chance that the water pump mechanical seal is leaking some if it has not been replaced.Just look for coolant drips in front under the exhaust manifold.I bought mine with a little over 1000 miles and now have 7000 miles with very little trouble at all, just the water pump, but it did'nt leak bad and it was still getting me around.It seems there is so many guys who say," i had one of those and loved it and miss it now".I think I'll just keep mine even if I get another sled in the future, lol!
braindead1684
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Just some general things to look at, rollers and faces on clutches, Look at the idlers as was mentioned and check the skid pivot points for proper bushings and see if there is any slop i have notices a lot of people neglect the bushing and shafts in the skids causing excessive wear and a high repair build when repairing them.