Noticed an 00 srx for sale in the area with only 3k miles. Owner says he just didnt ride it much. I find it hard to believe that it would only have 3k. He has a fair amount of after market components. Why would he drop so much money on a sled he doesnt ride much? My question is how difficult is it to alter the odometer on these sled. Is it as simple as replacing the speedo with a younger one? Any way to verify?
nvr2fst
New member
I have an 01 with around 3200 miles on it. The last few years haven't been the greatest for riding, and I am in northern Michigan where I don't need to travel to use my sleds. Also remember, with gas prices and unemployment the way they are, some people just haven't been using their toys like they use to be able to.
nvr2fst said:
Sounds reasonable except why dump money into hauk clutching, bender transfer rods, hauk singers, studs, Simmons skis, hook handlebars, cobra windshield etc if you dont ride it.
motorhead327
VIP Member
Some people just ride trails from their backyard. My 98 only had 4,600 when I bought it. Then there are the "trailer queen" sleds that just get admired. I see alot of atv's like this on the quad forums. Some people just spend more time spitshining than riding.
akrievins
New member
I'm still wondering if someone can just get a low mileage cluster and replace... 10,000 miles down to 3000... Seems simple enough.
Agpetro
Member
That sled could only have 3000 miles on it. Three years ago I bought a 1997 Polaris indy class 500 that only had 520 miles on it. Guy lived on the lake and really never used it. I could tell it wasn't really used, it was in showroom condition.
Yes you can replace the gauge,, but what usually happens is they just unplug the cable so it doesn't rack up the miles....... Cause they plan on selling in the future....... You can usually tell mileage by the condition of the sled........
john7459
New member
What Whammy said, I always check the speedo cable connection nut for fresh scratches and scrapes... thats a tell tale sign someone has just put it back on with a pair of pliers.
very very easy to disconnect the speedo. One can remove the cable, or there's a square key between the driveshaft and the speedo one can remove as well. I forgot to put mine back in during a rebuild and the speedo/odometer doesn't work.
But on the other hand, people like to see how fast they're going, and when you disconnect the odometer, the speedometer doesn't work either.
I bet its legit. I know around here we have 1-2 months at best each winter. Usually it rains 3 days after we get snow, so there's a ton of sleds with low miles. Doesn't mean they're in any better shape though, usually every bearing in the machine is shot besides the crank bearings.
But on the other hand, people like to see how fast they're going, and when you disconnect the odometer, the speedometer doesn't work either.
I bet its legit. I know around here we have 1-2 months at best each winter. Usually it rains 3 days after we get snow, so there's a ton of sleds with low miles. Doesn't mean they're in any better shape though, usually every bearing in the machine is shot besides the crank bearings.
I never believe odometers with low miles on anything, vehicles or sleds! It is so easy to replace or unplug speedos on sleds, put bypass switches in that dactivate speedos on new vehicles, change clusters and reinstall original for resale ect ect. I always look at the condition of vehicles/sleds and determine condition by seat condition, running board wear, hand grip wear, clutches, pedals on vehicles, shifter knob wear, carpets, ect ect.
Its always up to you to assess vehicle conditions..."Buyer Beware!"
Bob
Its always up to you to assess vehicle conditions..."Buyer Beware!"
Bob
06raptorgirl
New member
my '97 v-max had 3,012 miles on it when i bought it. i figured it was legit due to the condition, and the fact that the viper he was selling had 6k miles on it. viper he rode, the v-max his wife never rode or went on any trips with him.
i totallyy get what you're saying though about the mods. people do that with quads. mod them up and then claim they never rode them. i buy my quads bone stock. in my eyes, i want something no one cared/rode enough to worry about mods!
i totallyy get what you're saying though about the mods. people do that with quads. mod them up and then claim they never rode them. i buy my quads bone stock. in my eyes, i want something no one cared/rode enough to worry about mods!
Stephfg
New member
sometimes guys who mod their sleds only ride it to the nearest pit stop. It's like some of the bikers who spend the evening at the coffee shop instead of riding. I know sledders and bikers who do that.
the other thing that I've seen happen is that when you start modding, it's never running quite right, so you're wrenching more than riding, and eventually you get fed up and sell it because you can't get it to work right. For me, I tend to spend more on my sled in the winters that have less snow and I can't ride as much.
So while I believe that the sled in question can have the miles the odometer shows, I would do what others have suggested and see if the condition of everything else reflects the mileage shown.
the other thing that I've seen happen is that when you start modding, it's never running quite right, so you're wrenching more than riding, and eventually you get fed up and sell it because you can't get it to work right. For me, I tend to spend more on my sled in the winters that have less snow and I can't ride as much.
So while I believe that the sled in question can have the miles the odometer shows, I would do what others have suggested and see if the condition of everything else reflects the mileage shown.
My 2000 Yamaha SRX has just over 2000 miles on it and my wife bought it in 2002 from the original owner. It just never got rode. Once you buy one and ride it on the trails you will know why they have low miles. They are the worst riding trail sled I have ever rode. I think a 1977 SRX would ride just as good if not better.
Mine rides great on the trails (2000 SRX 700). All stock suspension. If you find it too bumpy, you should write a letter to the local groomers.
TopGunnSrx
New member
Ive got alot of money into mine, it has alot of miles on it but over the passed 3-4 years its lucky to have gotten 1000 miles on it. Things change, seasons arent the same as they used to be latley. Lot of things play a factor but i doubt the owner is trying to pull a fast one. As said before a thurough inspection will be the true indicator of actual mileage.
Mileage is a very poor indicator of the condition of a sled. I've seen 500 mile sleds that everything was shot on. I make a note of the mileage but don't really consider it as far as the condition.
Waters88
New member
I agree with ding here. I looked at a sled a few years ago with 2100 miles on it, and it was kinda beat on. I then looked at a sled with over 11,000 miles on it, and you know what, it looked VERY good, was clean, and you could tell it had been taken care of.
You should be able to tell by the running boards, headlight wear, handlebar wear, etc as to how much use the sled has really had.
You should be able to tell by the running boards, headlight wear, handlebar wear, etc as to how much use the sled has really had.
Waters88 said:
X3 - I think improper and lengthy storage can have a larger affect on condition than mileage. Crank/clutch/drivetrain/susp bushings and bearings don't hold up well if not properly protected during storage.
Questioning the seller about storage and maintanence can often reveal truer condition than just a visual inspection alone.
mattyg1405
New member
very true i bought my sled with 3400 miles on it it was sitting for quite a while before i bought it, it looked good no wear on the tunnel super clean under hood, bogeys and skid checked out, then this season i lost the lower drive bearing!!!it was at 4200milessnomofo said:
Devilin AblueDress!
New member
I bought a 2000 srx 700 this year. I LOVE the way it rides with pioneer long travel kit! Had 2004 miles on it when I bought it(2980 now) and looked show room new other than a lil paint scuffing on left foot well. Has ROX running boards in stalled when new. The guy I bought from had 7 other yamis and this was the oldest of the bunch. Met him at his "cottage" place was a mansion! Has an electric/hyrdralic lift full of yami summer toys....rotates them out per seasons. Was nice to see how the other half lives!
