Looking at a 2000 ZL 600 - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

zackpaints · 10-09-2009, 03:02 PM

I am tossing the idea of taking home a 2000 ZL 600 with I THINK a 136'' track or something around that length any how. I know it is not the standard 121'' track. How are these sleds? Do they have any problems that would sway my mind from getting it. I know common maintenence is key and unavoidable. I just want to know if there are and bad quirks or issues these sleds may have. I have a 97 ZR580 right now and i know the quirks and issues with that. To me they arent that bad. any insite would be helpfull. thanks in advance folks.

**RJ Gleason** · 10-09-2009, 03:16 PM

Softer ride than the ZR.
Otherwise no different than what you already have.

zackpaints · 10-09-2009, 03:19 PM

thats what i have been hearing about the ZL's. How about track exctention on it? It has that on it right now. Good- bad- junk-awesome -functional -nessasary?

**RJ Gleason** · 10-09-2009, 03:24 PM

136 could be a standard setup, makes the trails even smoother.

zackpaints · 10-09-2009, 03:43 PM

Did ZL's come stock with longer tracks? is 136 a lijit size? I know nothing about longer track except they look cool IMO

xxxthebxxx · 10-09-2009, 04:45 PM

No 136" is not standard. He must've gotten a track extension.

**RJ Gleason** · 10-09-2009, 06:26 PM

136 would be standard on a 2 up and it may have been changed from another sled or the 2 up seat removed and a 1 up installed.

xxxthebxxx · 10-09-2009, 06:55 PM

The ZL's weren't touring models. They only came in 121" or 128" track configurations, not sure which, but know that they're not a long track. If it were an Arctic Cat Touring it'd be a Pantera or a Panther.

**kccats** · 10-09-2009, 07:53 PM

Just the 121 track on the ZL or the ZR! The 600 would have a bit more power! our 97 ZR 580 is THE BEST for the BUCK trail sled out there! Next might be the 02!(APV)

dpach · 11-03-2009, 12:37 AM

The ZL has a softer suspension than the ZR's. The standard track is a 121", so they must have done a track/tunnel extension. It should be an awesome trail sled. I wouldn't do a lot of fast ditch banging with it though, with the softer suspension.

The 600's aren't the greatest on gas (my wife's gets about 8 mpg -- Imperial gallons in Canada), and are heavy on oil but I'd rather spend an extra $50 a year on a couple more jugs than do an engine rebuild.

Should be a good sled if its been maintained. Good Luck!!!

zackpaints · 11-03-2009, 02:01 AM

Thanks for the replys guys! I hope it comes together soon here. Its almost ready to start snowing here and it would be nice to ride a different sled . Thanks again. I will keep you all informed if and when i get the rig.