Okay so I talked a friend into buying a Yamaha(leaning towards sxr70% 30% srx). His price range is 1500-2500. From what I have found that puts him in the 98-2001 range. So my question is what to look for in a used sled as far as known problems?
I know the 98-99's had crank issues also w arms are known to be broke on alot of proaction sleds also harness rub thru and pulled thru power valves and a compression test is a good idea. Any other input would be appreciated.
I know the 98-99's had crank issues also w arms are known to be broke on alot of proaction sleds also harness rub thru and pulled thru power valves and a compression test is a good idea. Any other input would be appreciated.
I guess I hit it all.
captnviper said:
I think you hit many of the high... er um low spots. I wouldn't be suspect of upkeep if many of those (rub through, powervalves, w arm) haven't been addressed since most pull the cord and go type riders wouldn't know. But I would expect to use them as leverage when talking turkey.
Good rule of thumb - there will be another one just like tomorrow so if it don't sound right, it probably isn't.
Overall condition of sled,,,,,,,,,,,,, you can tell if someone takes care of there stuff,,,,,,,, talk to them if they care you can tell.........
rx1jim
New member
I would look at the following items on the sled:
1. overall condition, is it clean? How much rust and corrosion is on it? This is an indication of how well the owner cared for it.
2. Look at the overall condition of the track as compared to the odometer reading. A torn up track with a low odometer reading indicates a hard life.
3. Start it up from cold. How easy does it start? Put it on a stand and see how it runs
4. Check out the condition of the bogie wheels. Lift the sled so you can spin the wheels and check the bearings.
5. Run the engine to get it warm and perform a compression test or better yet a leak down test
6. Things like a cracked W-arm, pulled through power valves, and rubbed through wiring harness are all known and easily fixed problems.
7. Take your time and size up your future purchase. Don't listen to any bogus sales lines to get you to buy it quickly.
Post pics of the sleds on this site and you will get a lot of educated opinions.
1. overall condition, is it clean? How much rust and corrosion is on it? This is an indication of how well the owner cared for it.
2. Look at the overall condition of the track as compared to the odometer reading. A torn up track with a low odometer reading indicates a hard life.
3. Start it up from cold. How easy does it start? Put it on a stand and see how it runs
4. Check out the condition of the bogie wheels. Lift the sled so you can spin the wheels and check the bearings.
5. Run the engine to get it warm and perform a compression test or better yet a leak down test
6. Things like a cracked W-arm, pulled through power valves, and rubbed through wiring harness are all known and easily fixed problems.
7. Take your time and size up your future purchase. Don't listen to any bogus sales lines to get you to buy it quickly.
Post pics of the sleds on this site and you will get a lot of educated opinions.
pipdviper
Member
Look hard enuf and he'll find a Viper in the $2500 range ! Especially here on the "not snowing east cost" !!!!!!!!
Take a look at the the primary clutch. If it is very dirty then probably been rode hard to create the belt dust. I am hard on my stuff but the cutches get blown out every ride too. They are CLEAN. Clutches are very expensive and way too often overlooked.
Check for any bent steering arms or suspension rods.
Check for any bent steering arms or suspension rods.
x2 on the clutch and also look the skid over very good........98-01 yami clutches were week and crack if gotten hot...just went thru that and had to buy a used clutch due to a huge crack!!!! Look and you will See....
Take a look at:
1.The black plastic suspension bushings front and rear, if they are worn or missing the owner probably didn't keep up the the maintenance on them and other areas as well.
2. If the owner will let you, start the sled and spray brake cleaner around all the carb boots, gaskets and seals while it is running. If the rpm picks up you know there is an issue that allows air to be drawn into the engine and lean it out.
3. Check to see if the odometer is working, if not you probably don't want to believe the mileage displayed or the owners guess at how many miles it has on it.
4. Shocks - if they are rebuildable, have they been rebuilt? If not they need to be about every 2,500 miles or three seasons depending on how the owner rides.
5. Have any mods been done to the sled? If so, what are they and who did them. Take that info and search this site to see if there are any issues related to the mods.
1.The black plastic suspension bushings front and rear, if they are worn or missing the owner probably didn't keep up the the maintenance on them and other areas as well.
2. If the owner will let you, start the sled and spray brake cleaner around all the carb boots, gaskets and seals while it is running. If the rpm picks up you know there is an issue that allows air to be drawn into the engine and lean it out.
3. Check to see if the odometer is working, if not you probably don't want to believe the mileage displayed or the owners guess at how many miles it has on it.
4. Shocks - if they are rebuildable, have they been rebuilt? If not they need to be about every 2,500 miles or three seasons depending on how the owner rides.
5. Have any mods been done to the sled? If so, what are they and who did them. Take that info and search this site to see if there are any issues related to the mods.
Snowsnake
New member
First thing I find out is what does the owner do to it for storage.If he says he puts oil down the cylinders or "I start it every couple of weeks" the conversation is over as far as I am concerned.If it wasn't fogged before it was stored I don't want anything to do with it,unless I'm basically paying for a rolling chassis.JMHO.
BARON 8BU
New member
Check the glove box for a doggy bag of chicken from last year! Talk about stink.
Yes I ask that also. I keep getting the two answers you posted. Doesnt anybody fog thier sleds?Snowsnake said:
i fog every year and dont touch it till next year never had a problem, ive got friend's if you asked about foging they would say yeah it was a little foggy this morning, they run cheap gas, cheap oil, and do not believe in any maintence, closest the carb's get to cleaning would be a bottle of gumout,they rip the cord if it starts their riding,captnviper said:
Snowsnake
New member
I love the posts early in the year when the guy posts that his sled started right up,ran great,got about 30 miles in and lost a crank brg.You ask if he fogged it and he says no never had a problem before.Well guess what!you just got lucky all those other years.Same as not cleaning carbs you might get lucky alot of the time,but it only takes once.