1993 Exciter II SX..thoughts

I totally agree about the suspension needs to be gone over. Can anyone point me in the right direction on a service manual or something to guide me.
I am pretty mechanical but have never worked on sleds suspension.
 

Check on the site here for one or ebay,yes a manual will help you the suspension should be removed and totally gone through chrcked over.
 
Just wanted to give an update, I cannot get the guy any lower than 1000.00, AND I have to travel 3 hrs to get it. I am really struggling with this now.
I mean for a few hundred more(4 or 5) I could pick up a 97 or 98 vmax with a real suspension and MORE power. I am thinking this is the way to go.??

I have always liked vehicles that were limited production, but I keep thinking this guy is about 250.00 high and now I have a 6 hour(roound) trip...man :whine:

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bsbuggs said:
Just wanted to give an update, I cannot get the guy any lower than 1000.00, AND I have to travel 3 hrs to get it. I am really struggling with this now.
I mean for a few hundred more(4 or 5) I could pick up a 97 or 98 vmax with a real suspension and MORE power. I am thinking this is the way to go.??

I have always liked vehicles that were limited production, but I keep thinking this guy is about 250.00 high and now I have a 6 hour(roound) trip...man :whine:

:rocks:
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that sucks,,he'll be owning it then,you need to decide how bad you want it? ur right for a few bucks more you can get somthing better. but having that classic would be cool.

if this was for my main sled i'd walk and fine a '98 vm...
 
i too have a sx and love it! but if the internals have been as neglected as bad as the externals of this sled you are in for a long depressing season. i would say no to this sled. strut tube bashed in,cracked hood, seat coming apart (due to the wood underneath being rotted)rear suspension looks as if it never has been removed(way too much rust)$700.00 would be pushing it.nice sx,s run for between 1000.00 -1500.00. anyone getting one for cheaper(in great shape) got a great deal on a 1 year only limited edition machine that will be worth more in the years to come
 
You guys are very helpful. I'm doing my best to keep my head
and not get into the"have to have" mode.

And this sled will be my primary ride. The more I weigt the price
the more I'm think I'm gonna pass.

With that said any suggestions about which year vmax
was a good year? There a quite a few on craigsliat
 
bsbuggs said:
You guys are very helpful. I'm doing my best to keep my head
and not get into the"have to have" mode.

And this sled will be my primary ride. The more I weigt the price
the more I'm think I'm gonna pass.

With that said any suggestions about which year vmax
was a good year? There a quite a few on craigsliat
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thats what you need to over come,the have to have mode,lol,if it's going to be your main ride,pass on it,just too much needes TLC,find a nice '99-00 vm 600 triple(twins are fine too),you'll LOVE it. you may need to dish out little more money tho.
 
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I just this sold a 92 exciter II with electric start for $1050 with 4500 miles, new ski's and new track. Here in the Eastern states sleds seem to go for a little more money than in the Western states.
 

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I will definatly look at the vmax triple. Just by the sleds in your
stable let's me know that you understand where I'm coming from.
 
Thanks
your 92 looks clean and with a new track and gone over rear
suspension nice deal.
 
I love the Exciter SX and i also own one. If you are looking for a sled to ride, you can find something much better. The Exciter SX is a vintage sled for collectors. If you are looking for smething to ride, spend a few hundred more dollars and get a sled much better for riding. $1200-1500 will buy you a fair 98 SRX, a good 92-93 V-max4, a good 97 V-max 700SX, or any of the SXR 500-600 sleds. You will be WAY happier riding one of these sleds down a trail. Jeff Wurl
 
Thanks jeff
that's exactly where I will do most of my riding-- trail.
Not too much lake speed stuff.
 
i have sx exciter 24000 kilos one set of pistons sold it to my brother inlaw for 1500 on the condition i can buy it back when hes ready loved the sled just serviced every year then drove the complete season no problems
 
Here's something to consider: I bought a used 97 SX 700 for a "steal" at $1300 in Grand Rapids, MI this fall. It appeared to be in great shape. Almost all new bearings were needed in the suspension, the coolant pump leaked and it had no cover.

My warning is this: Spend less than your max amount because there will be "surprise costs" that will come with any used sled. I do love the SX, but with the final cost in, it wasn't such a great deal...

I recommend you stay away from the 94-96 V-max 5-600 sleds. Very little / poor rear suspension (except for the 96 V-max XT's.)

Good luck and have fun!
 
DUDE, IN THE PERFECT WORLD YOU CAN GRAB THIS AND THROW IT IN THE CORNER OF YOUR GARAGE AND TAKE YOUR TIME MAKING IT THE WAY YOU WANT. FOR WHAT YOU POSTED, YOU PROBLEY BE BETTER LOOKING FOR A 97-98-99 VMAX 5X. ALSO A GREAT SLED. 3:16 (yammie tony)
 
Tony,
I agree I wish I had the extra cash to buy and hold.
I have been searching for a good vamax now as you guys have
suggested.
Like I said in the fist post my last ride was a 78 440 exciter
so a 98 srx or vamx will probably blow my mind !
Thanks again you guys!
 
OK so today the guy emails me kinda fishing and say he rode the sled this weekend and put on 250 mi--trouble free. He says he will have the sled back home(close to me ) in a week or two.
but price went up a bit t6o 1100.00
 
bsbuggs said:
OK so today the guy emails me kinda fishing and say he rode the sled this weekend and put on 250 mi--trouble free. He says he will have the sled back home(close to me ) in a week or two.
but price went up a bit t6o 1100.00
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tell him you test rode a nice 98 vm for $1300 obo ond youll give him 900 for it!!!
 
First off I realize this is a yahama site but I saw this and woas wondering what you guys thought:
2
002 Polaris 700 classic snowmobile. M10 suspension, electric start, reverse, 7,600 miles.
Guy is asking 2300.00 anyone here ever own this sled?
 
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