looking at getting a back up sled

madzx2

madzx2

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im looking at buying a 95 zr700. anybody know anything about these sleds? i know its a yamaha forum but it doesnt hurt to ask right?
 
My buds had em back in the day
Slow as hell
Lucky to get 8mpg
Rebuild primary clutch every 500 miles
Actually handled not too bad
vibration that rivaled a fusion 900
 
:shock: Backup sled for an SRX? I dont understand???

lol, just kidding... :bash:

I've never been around a ZR700, buddy had a ZR580 around that year, we beat the hell out of it and cant remember many major problems with it, eventually it developed a coolant leak from the engine and he could never fix it, so eventually sold it for a SXR600...
 
maybe a 97+ SX600/700 or a Phazer? Wouldn't get one of them old Cats, known for engine problems from what I heard of them, IF you don't want to stay with Yamaha as a back up sled, the older carbed 600 Doo's have been very reliable, the motor was used since 99 and still used in the TNT's. The 583/670 motors were near bullet-proof to, so maybe a MXZ or Formula 583/670 or carbed 600 would be a good choice? I know, I know, this is a Yamaha site, but I'm still a Yamaha guy at heart, and always will be... ;)!
 
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madzx2 said:
im looking at buying a 95 zr700. anybody know anything about these sleds? i know its a yamaha forum but it doesnt hurt to ask right?
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If I remember correctly, that was the first year for the 700 after a couple decent years of the 600 and it was a flop. Guys that traded up from a 600 were disappointed. Decent chassis but engine performance was lacking.
 
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