icurrie22

I have a 2000 ZR 700 and was wondering what the typical gas mileage should be. It is carb, not EFI. Also, what can be done to help with mileage? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

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celicaguy58

my 580 has gotten from 8-12 mpg. it depends on the conditions and where i am riding.

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'94 Arctic Cat EXT 580

RJ Gleason

Change to a 4 stroke engine.
Mine averages about 14 mpg, depending on conditions.

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SHOStpr

My 2002 ZL 600 EFI only gets roughly 10 mph on average. (depending on how I am driving it)

kccats

My old Wild Cat 700 (same engine) only got about 7!!! Some things to try would be add boggies to the track to reduce drag, Perhaps add a tooth to the top gear, clean up the exhaust flanges, and of course keep a tight grip on your jetting. I would get an EGT to be real sure on the jetting!

garryb1545

HI I have a zr 600 efi about 10mpg worse in new snow, look at it this way snow is only here for a short time, so tape your hand to the gas lever and giver her shit you will run out by the time you get up the lake. just fun

Skligmund

That is why I don't ride Arctic Cats.

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1997 Polaris Indy 700 RMK - Twin SLP pipes, EGT gauges -- "Fukengruven"
1997 Polaris Indy Trail RMK 488 - Stock -- "Yard Sale"
1980 Polaris TX-L 340 - Stock

Ditch hopper

yes for some reason cats have never been that great on gas even the new ones so i guess u win that war Skligmund now lets line em up and see who wins that war

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-1995 zr580- aaen pipe, epi clutch kit, camoplast ripsaw/120studs, 3inch riser, flybars, upgraded foxshocks, weisco pistons, lightly ported, 19tooth top 32thooth bottom soon to come bored carbs, plastic skis, new helix and ramps BRAAAP

-1994 indy trail 500- all stock, great on gas

grouly925

The best way to increase mileage is to change your riding style. There really are no add on parts that will help the situation. Just try hard not to get on the gas too hard taking off from stops and coast longer using less brakes when coming to a stop. Same things that can be done to improve mileage in a car. Stay at a constant speed also, a lot of blipping the throttle will suck it right down.

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garryb1545

I feel so sorry for you because nothing rides like a cat---- take care and enjoy what you have at least you can look at the tail light of one when they pass you ha ha ha just a joke

SHOStpr

Just think of it this way: You are more than likely spending more money in gas towing the machine than you are riding it. Atleast it is a whole lot more fun to ride it than it is to tow it. IMO that is money well spent. So, who cares about a few miles to the gallon. GO RIDE!!

Bulldog

I had a 99 Carb ZR 700. I was getting 5-6 MPG. I had twin pipes and had to run 430 mains to keep the red light on my EGT gauges from flashing. My 04 F7 gets about 16. I have the D&D PAC system that added about 2 MPG and feels like it added a couple horse.

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Skligmund

lol

I'd do it, if the race was in 2 feet of fresh powder... This sled tops out around 85 or so, not setup for lake racing. It gets there quick though!

But I was making fun of the 10 MPH instead of 10 MPG...

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1997 Polaris Indy 700 RMK - Twin SLP pipes, EGT gauges -- "Fukengruven"
1997 Polaris Indy Trail RMK 488 - Stock -- "Yard Sale"
1980 Polaris TX-L 340 - Stock

gildoublell

check o2 sensor out put should very every 10 to 12 milli seconds. check short and long term block learn for fluctuating out put triangulated to the coefficient of five

Skligmund

Also, make sure the flux capacitor had 1.21 gigawatts of power, and the warp coils are bypassed to the transporter buffers.

You have an O2 censor in that thing?

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1997 Polaris Indy 700 RMK - Twin SLP pipes, EGT gauges -- "Fukengruven"
1997 Polaris Indy Trail RMK 488 - Stock -- "Yard Sale"
1980 Polaris TX-L 340 - Stock

Sparkadelic

lol, ya thats what I was thinkin'.

jonny h

I like to pretend I'm getting great milage, and if it doesn't blow up it is worth what ever the gas costs.Just my thought