I just bought a 1999 Artic Cat ZR-700. I know nothing of snowmobiles and have never owned one before. I paid 900$ for it, and it only has 1700 miles on it. It has heated handgrips and thumbwarmer. No studded track. New Hyfax and carbides.

It runs perfect, starts second pull every time. The only downside is that there is a hole in the cowl. I plan on bondoing it then paitning the entire cowl again.

What do you guys think? These pictures are it.

i think you got a great deal on that sled!!! low miles too

Thats a smoking hot deal and a very fast and capable trail sled....feel free to ask about maintenance etc.

not bad 95 i got a zr 580 efi, but $900 for a 700 is dirt cheap. btw im loving the xr in the background!!!

skisnh, on 03 May 2012 - 09:04 AM, said:

Thanks man, I was thinking i got a great deal as well, but i've never owned a snowmobile in my life before. Is there any maintenance i should be aware of before i begin working on it?

codyp1814, on 03 May 2012 - 03:32 PM, said:

Nice. I thought it was cheap too. I picked the XR in the background up for $1,000 about 4 years back. I also thought that was a good deal.

General stuff off the top of my head

Lube the skid
lube front end
Check boogie wheels
change chain case oil
service the shocks
Adj track tension
good carbides or shaper bars
adj toe in / out on skis
Clean clutches
Fresh belt (wash the mold release off B4 installing it)
Keep an eye on the intake boots make sure they arent cracked from dry rot. (cause a lean condition and burn down the motor)


I would pick the track...its a preference thing, but it real helps getting the power to the ground in marginal snow conditions and helps braking a lot. I use Studboy doubles with the larger tower nuts.