dragonsm
Member
Pardon the "noob" question in regards to this sled, but other than my brief outings when I was much younger on JD Liquifires, old enticers and my brother in law's 95 ZR 580, I am "green" when it comes to what sleds are ones to look at...one's to run far from. (though I am learning.....especially to run from those Polaris triples)
Through small talk with one of my younger brother's "in-laws" an opportunity presented itself.
The guy has a 1998 Yamaha SRX 600 with what he thought had around 3-3500 miles on it. Track is studded, and he thought the triple pipes were aftermarket and not the originals. Immaculate condition (stored indoors at all times) and has been ridden sparingly the past 3 or so years due to it being a backup for an RX1. In the few years that I have known him, I can't remember a time he's had anything negative to say about the sled in his stories. I am going to try and look at it sometime this week and get more "details" on the sled and maybe some photos. Asking price is around $1,200.....(he hasn't put it up for sale, just what he'd let it go to me for which is about where my "price range" would be)
First off, from what I have read on this motor, other than the crank (if the updates weren't done) it is bulletproof for the most part and pulls like crazy. The only "negativity" I have found is on the lack of suspension ride. Mostly what I am looking for in a sled would be more of a trail sled or something to occassionally tow my portable ice house out on the lake with when I actually get the chance to go out fishing rather than having to drive a truck out on the ice. (it's not so much a weight thing on the ice though I wouldn't want to explain to my wife why I dropped my F-150 thru the ice)
First off, other than what I mentioned anything else to look for? Pending on how it checks out, is the price a good deal?
How's the weight and handling?
Thanks in advance, I have found a lot of information on this site and on the web, just looking for some experienced opinions to tie it together for me. I have always been fond of how the blue yammi's always looked.
Thanks,
Steve
Through small talk with one of my younger brother's "in-laws" an opportunity presented itself.
The guy has a 1998 Yamaha SRX 600 with what he thought had around 3-3500 miles on it. Track is studded, and he thought the triple pipes were aftermarket and not the originals. Immaculate condition (stored indoors at all times) and has been ridden sparingly the past 3 or so years due to it being a backup for an RX1. In the few years that I have known him, I can't remember a time he's had anything negative to say about the sled in his stories. I am going to try and look at it sometime this week and get more "details" on the sled and maybe some photos. Asking price is around $1,200.....(he hasn't put it up for sale, just what he'd let it go to me for which is about where my "price range" would be)
First off, from what I have read on this motor, other than the crank (if the updates weren't done) it is bulletproof for the most part and pulls like crazy. The only "negativity" I have found is on the lack of suspension ride. Mostly what I am looking for in a sled would be more of a trail sled or something to occassionally tow my portable ice house out on the lake with when I actually get the chance to go out fishing rather than having to drive a truck out on the ice. (it's not so much a weight thing on the ice though I wouldn't want to explain to my wife why I dropped my F-150 thru the ice)
First off, other than what I mentioned anything else to look for? Pending on how it checks out, is the price a good deal?
How's the weight and handling?
Thanks in advance, I have found a lot of information on this site and on the web, just looking for some experienced opinions to tie it together for me. I have always been fond of how the blue yammi's always looked.
Thanks,
Steve
Well you are in the right place. How many miles? 1200 would be fai depending in cndition and miles.
dragonsm
Member
He thought the mileage on the sled was between 3000-3500 miles.
As soon as I get a chance to take a look and get more details, I will post back.
As soon as I get a chance to take a look and get more details, I will post back.
x2ryder
New member
Talk to Turk he used to run the 600's.
bluewho
Active member
They are a realy good sled and you can see easy over 10.000 miles with not any moter problems.Just a little more matenance than a sxr with the power valves and not as good over the bumps as that sled but when you reach the lake or a nice trail all is forgiven!!I would buy it in a heartbeat if its as good of shape as you say it is.
The only thing i would check over is the skidframe.If the paint has not cracked and flaked off it probaly will be alright for a couple more thousand miles.
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The only thing i would check over is the skidframe.If the paint has not cracked and flaked off it probaly will be alright for a couple more thousand miles.
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dragonsm
Member
I had a chance to see the sled last night.....here are the details
1998 Yamaha SRX 600 with 4,998 miles on it. (originally purchased from Hauck) Original motor (clean) with hauck growler pipes. Motor ran fine when started up. Clean sled, no cracks in the hood, tears in the seat or cracks in frame from what I could tell. Track in good shape with something like 192 studs in it. Hifax, rollers, skis all seem to be in good shape also. Shocks seem to feel good and stiff (Not needing to be rebuilt) Everything seemed to work.
Any concerns on the mileage or the pipes?
Btw...what does a camoplast track for a sled like this run if I were to not want to run without studs?
1998 Yamaha SRX 600 with 4,998 miles on it. (originally purchased from Hauck) Original motor (clean) with hauck growler pipes. Motor ran fine when started up. Clean sled, no cracks in the hood, tears in the seat or cracks in frame from what I could tell. Track in good shape with something like 192 studs in it. Hifax, rollers, skis all seem to be in good shape also. Shocks seem to feel good and stiff (Not needing to be rebuilt) Everything seemed to work.
Any concerns on the mileage or the pipes?
Btw...what does a camoplast track for a sled like this run if I were to not want to run without studs?
Spinner18
New member
just take the studs out if you don't want them. won't damage the track.
as others stated, 10,000 miles on a stock engine is the norm, guys usually rebuild then for precaution.
pipes are fine, they came stock with triple pipes, and when you say hauck growlers, your probably just assuming the silencer/muffler.
did the pipes have heat shields? if they did, they are stock pipes with only a different muffler. if the sled is clean like you say, buy it.
also i believe the 700's had the crank issues more than the 600's did. those are usually pretty stout
as others stated, 10,000 miles on a stock engine is the norm, guys usually rebuild then for precaution.
pipes are fine, they came stock with triple pipes, and when you say hauck growlers, your probably just assuming the silencer/muffler.
did the pipes have heat shields? if they did, they are stock pipes with only a different muffler. if the sled is clean like you say, buy it.
also i believe the 700's had the crank issues more than the 600's did. those are usually pretty stout
Corey9965
New member
I would think $1200 is a pretty good price for what you got there. Be sure to check the W arm at the front of the skid. They are known to crack in the welds.
glockwise
New member
Like they said above, check the w-arm (not a bid deal just need to plate and weld). The 98 700's typically had the crank problem even though they are the same crank.
I put 12,472 miles on my 99. It was still running but I decided to part it out to by go fast stuff for my Nytro. Loved the sled, just like to pound the ditches too much for the pro-action skid. (that and I'm full grown)
I would read little bit on warming it up. Everyone has thier own way and you'll develop yours. I always started mine with the choke on and ran it til it wanted to die, then turn the choke off and you're ready to go. What ever method you develop, don't start it up and rev the crap out of it til you think it's warm.
I put 12,472 miles on my 99. It was still running but I decided to part it out to by go fast stuff for my Nytro. Loved the sled, just like to pound the ditches too much for the pro-action skid. (that and I'm full grown)
I would read little bit on warming it up. Everyone has thier own way and you'll develop yours. I always started mine with the choke on and ran it til it wanted to die, then turn the choke off and you're ready to go. What ever method you develop, don't start it up and rev the crap out of it til you think it's warm.
leonard
New member
can I put a polaris suspention in my 1998 srx 600 ??
Devilin AblueDress!
New member
Just about any suspension can be put under just about any sled. The trick is how hard do you want to work for it? Some are easier than others. It will help to know what the Polaris skid is (year/model) A lot of the shock websites (JB shocks for example) will have measurement info if you don't have the donor sled to measure. Might have a better response starting your own thread.
leonard
New member
hello again hope I can get some more help with my 1998 srx 600 , would the under carriage from a 2001 Yamaha sled fit I think it is a 700 srx
leonard
New member
how does one find Turk I have a 1998 srx 600 was wondering if the 2001 700 srx under carriage bolt right in place
staggs65
Moderator
Will bolt right up. Same suspension other than short transfer rods. If you're thinking of this swap for a ride improvement it's the same thing. Turk passed away a few years ago.
livewire_101proof
Member
If ur updating I would long travel it, viper suspension is common swap and bolts right in, if u need a suspension. If just looking for better ride there are places such as Pioneer performance that have long travel kits they sell. Even with a viper suspension it helps to have the shocks rebuilt and revalved.