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polaris rider · 09-12-2009, 06:47 PM

With this sled! ZR 580 1997 EFI or trade

I love the look of this sled! Even if its the older body style, i think it looks amazing... Im pretty sure ill buy it as long as i can talk my parents into it! I have $800 bucks, im hopeing theyll help me out with the rest! I really love this sled, I'll let you kno if i buy it

**RJ Gleason** · 09-12-2009, 07:39 PM

Price is acceptable too.

**kccats** · 09-12-2009, 09:42 PM

Sounds and looks great man ! Go for it!

polaris rider · 09-12-2009, 10:34 PM

Im hopefully going to go look at it with my uncle tmrw!

Ill let you guys no..

polaris rider · 09-12-2009, 11:18 PM

2000 ARTIC CAT 550 ZL

also found this deal, only 100 bucks more and its a few years newer, but still, im diggin' the zr more! Which is better im ur opinion?

xxxthebxxx · 09-12-2009, 11:43 PM

O that's a close call. I like the look of the 97. I think the 97 is better because it's more aggressive than a ZR, quicker, and has EFI. Hope it all goes well! Keep us up to date!

JheLrey · 09-12-2009, 11:55 PM

I loved my Bros ZR 580 EFI... Plus I have parts for it!!! If you would ever need them!

polaris rider · 09-12-2009, 11:58 PM

TRH, did ur bro ever have any problems with it? and assuming its in good condiiton, ill prlly buy it over the zl

And anthony, kno matter what i do get, nothing will even come close to your sled!

**BC_Dan** · 09-13-2009, 02:27 AM

If you buy either of 'em, you're gonna have to change the "Polaris diehard for life" part of your signature

JheLrey · 09-13-2009, 09:07 AM

Never had a problem with the ZR until he ripped the motor from the mounts... I am guessing the jumping, zero to 100, slamming on the brakes with a fully studded track, and ripping up and down hills did not help, but all and all, a great sled. KCCats is in love with those sleds and says by far the best.

polaris rider · 09-13-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC_Dan

If you buy either of 'em, you're gonna have to change the "Polaris diehard for life" part of your signature

Lmao yea, and my username wont make much sence either lol..

TRH- My riding habbits arent to much like your brothers so i dont think ill have a problem with that lol, but im glad you had no other problems with it....

Ill keep everyone posted!

xxxthebxxx · 09-13-2009, 11:24 AM

Don't say that! I only have it because the price was right! And besides, you could probably beat me in a race.
Anyway, my friend rides a 1995 ZL 580 (not EFI). It bogs and does not idle right, but it was bought knowing that. I like it because it's zippy and I like the body style. I'd say go for the 97 580 if it's in good condition!

polaris rider · 09-13-2009, 12:50 PM

The guy neevr emailed or called me! I wanna look at this thing today!

xxxthebxxx · 09-13-2009, 12:57 PM

That sucks! I just hate when people don't call back.

xc sp 500 rider · 09-13-2009, 04:25 PM

[quote=polaris rider;284914]Lmao yea, and my username wont make much sence either lol..QUOTE]

thats wat ive been saying...lol

polaris rider · 09-13-2009, 05:35 PM

Just talked to the guy, goin to take a look at it on tuesday! On a bad note tho, its got 8k miles

I dont kno how ill take my dad into letting me get it, but if it runs good like the ad says, I dont see why the miles are an issue

polaris rider · 09-14-2009, 03:43 PM

Im so anxious!! I was unable to sleep last nite, and im sure i wont be able to tonight either! Hope everything goes well!

bigrd1990 · 09-14-2009, 04:57 PM

good luck man I seen that sled on Craigslist when I was browsing at sleds and that 580 looks clean.

polaris rider · 09-14-2009, 05:34 PM

Thx man, yea from the pic it looks clean, hopefully it looks the same in person. As long as everything goes well, we'll leave a deposit on it, and hopefully pick it up over the weekend! Cant wait!

xxxthebxxx · 09-14-2009, 05:44 PM

See? Everything works out! Just make sure you do lots of tests on a sled with 8k. As long as it gets TLC it should be fine. Make sure you test start it!