97 SX 700 triple

[ski_doo1200]

Just picked up a 1997 SX 700 triple. Thing was a real biatch to start. Had carbs cleaned, new choke cable put on and it is still one mean mofo to get started. Is this their nature or do I still have something wrong that I need to look into? I'm almost ready to dump it because it's so difficult to start.

Thanks,
Jim.

 

[sandmaster]

i have one thats been moded so the compresion is a little higher than normal and it ussually starts everytime by the third pull even in cold weather. if its in the heated shop ussually on the first pull.

 

[SXlover]

Usually takes me 5-6 pulls cold to start it on full choke, does pull decently hard but still a great running sled. 7500 miles and still ticking!!

 

[stein700sx]

Make sure the choke flipper flops over 180 degrees.Had a hard time starting my 97 sx until I found out that I was only using half choke (flipper sticking straight up)

 

[yammy]

mine starts hard after a cold night. Usally takes 3 or 4 pulls just to get it to roll over fast enuff to really pull it over .then 4 or 5 pulls to get it to fire. But when shes warm I can start it by spinning the clutch by hand!

 

[bluebandit98]

a 15 below night takes me bout three pulls to be able to pull fast enough to fire great sled tho i dont plan on ever sellin mine i love her to much most dependable motor i have ridden besides the doo 583