97 500 XT to 600 Triple

[musselman]

Here are some pictures:

 

[A couple of bucks]

Looks GREAT! WHAT IS THE PURPLE CONECTION IN THE WATER LINE?
Now all ya need is to configure the back of the sled, w/ a rack to hold a small gerry can for fuel. Make it look like the real deal of backwoods/mountain type sleds.

 

[musselman]

Thanks! The purple connector is for the water temp sensor for the gauge on the dash. I thought about extra gas but gas stations are usually about 50 km apart at the most where I ride and this thing should be pretty decent on gas as well.

 

[A couple of bucks]

The purple connector is for the water temp sensor for the gauge on the dash.

What is the brand name on it. Pros/cons/fluctuations??

 

[musselman]

The gauge brand is equus and I got it from canadian tire Gauge
It worked amazing last winter, usually ran from 80 to 100 celcius.

 

[SXRider7Hundo]

I tell ya musselman, you could make a small business out of turning trail queens into do it all machines!

 

[musselman]

Haha thanks, I would love to open a business and do just that but I don't really have the space right now. Also the custom sled shop is about a half hour away from where I live so that would be some serious competition lol.

 

[sleddineinar]

Boy she looks real sharp!! Love it!

 

[super1c]

SAAAAAAWEEEEEET. Very nice job. That mono skid looks like its going to be a nice ride.

 

[musselman]

Thanks guys, I hope I have enough time to get my srx done now before the snow gets here.

 

[A couple of bucks]

The gauge brand is equis and I got it from canadian tire Gauge
It worked amazing last winter, usually ran from 80 to 100 celcius.

Was looking @ the FARM & FLEET the other day and found the same guage. Cheep too!!

 

[sandmaster]

sweet ride looks very close to two ive done as well

 

[musselman]

Just wanted to give an update on what's going on with this sled for the summer.

It made it through the winter but had some significant problems,

The drive shaft snapped one weekend and then on a 3 day trip it took out a cylinder. I think the engine damage was due to a tank of bad gas. The gas was from a petro station in beaverton, just a note to everyone; DON'T GET GAS THERE!!! The damage was limited to the cylinder and piston though, nothing in the bottom end or on the head so the rebuild was easy.

Decided to put a full head gasket in to limit the damaged caused by bad gas since it seems to be common.

Here is a list of to do's for the summer:


-rebuild transfer rod
-rebuild/revalve rear shock
-rebuild/install front gyt-r shocks
-repair temperature sensor wires in head
-put needles back to stock
-replace bushings in front end
-align front end
-replace rear wheels
-check chaincase oil
-check trailing arm mounts
-install apex bars
-inspect track
-install new temp gauge
-new thumb warmer
-6 inch riser
-extended brake line

 

[A couple of bucks]

So how's the 500 doing......or should I say 700.

 

[musselman]

Still going strong, only put on 600 km this year so far but it has worked great. Got a lighter spring for the monoshock and it seems to ride much better, it had a "big boy" spring on it before.

It didn't really get much this year, just added electric start and changed that spring.

 

[A couple of bucks]

It is a 700 isn't it. I remember a picture w/ a 700 head on it.

 

[musselman]

Yes it's a 700 now, works well.

 

[devinzz1]

The gauge brand is equus and I got it from canadian tire Gauge
It worked amazing last winter, usually ran from 80 to 100 celcius.

what size is it and how much did it cost?