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jmillsindy500 · 10-24-2009, 11:28 AM

i thinking about selling the 2001 indy 500 for a 98-or higher ZR good idea?

i want to GO GREEN!!

xxxthebxxx · 10-24-2009, 11:30 AM

If you want to then sure, but make sure you don't go older than 2001 since your indy is better than anything older.

jmillsindy500 · 10-24-2009, 11:32 AM

haha true but the indys gettin up there on miles.. like 75xx

xxxthebxxx · 10-24-2009, 11:34 AM

I've always liked the zrs my brother has one. If you can, get an EFI. It makes a big impact!

jmillsindy500 · 10-24-2009, 11:37 AM

whats the EFI? ill look on some sites like autotrader and kijiji

xxxthebxxx · 10-24-2009, 11:52 AM

EFI stands for electronic fuel injection and eliminates carbs. They always start with 1-2 pulls. Its possible because the EFI automatically calculates the engine for variables like atlitude (up to like 14,000 feet!) and temperature, so the engine is always running at peak performance!

jmillsindy500 · 10-24-2009, 11:53 AM

alright thanks for the help.. hopfully i can find one

xxxthebxxx · 10-24-2009, 11:54 AM

yeah it'll be more than worth your time and maybe $100 more

TwinsofMLB · 10-24-2009, 12:42 PM

Get a 2000 ZR or ZRT. You might even be able to get something newer if you trade and throw in a few hundred bucks... my friend has an 02' ZR 600 and it smokes every sled around here!

jkust · 10-24-2009, 01:18 PM

I've got a 98 zr 600 EFI. It's only got 1667 miles on it so it looks a lot newer so I probably won't upgrade for a couple more years. My only beef with the ZR is the suspension is so hard it is really uncomfortable to drive. Great if you want to jump off the roof but not so much for trail riding. These ZR's are so common you can get a newer than 98 efi for a song. Def get the EFI though. The throttle response is much better than my carbed sled not to mention you don't have to mess around with the throttle or primer to start. Oh yeah and it is pretty quick and fast.

jmillsindy500 · 10-24-2009, 04:42 PM

well im trying to find and efi and all i can find are 98 zr 500 but its only october. Are the normal zr's faster then the indy 500 or not really?

TwinsofMLB · 10-24-2009, 06:18 PM

Yes! ZR was the racing sled of it's time, it would smoke any polaris. EFI is a major plus, but if I had the choice of a 500 efi or a 600 carbureted, I'd take the 600. Keep an open mind, any cat will surprise you over a poo :P. The ZLs were nice too.

As for the suspension, I've never heard that before... I always thought that ZRs were pretty smooth rides.

jmillsindy500 · 10-24-2009, 06:38 PM

well this is a sled i found
1998 Arctic Cat Zr500 $2000 or best offer - Toronto Snowmobiles For Sale - Kijiji Toronto
and this is what he said to me
its not efi but it has new jets in it, they are a little bigger then stock so you get a little more fuel through it for a little more horsepower, but we spent like 2 hours sinqing the carbs and they both are pretty nysync the sled is mint

**kccats** · 10-24-2009, 07:04 PM

Nope you can do lots better! Find a 01 or 02 ZR 600 EFI with the APV's(arctic power valves) It may be a bit more but it's well worth it! I have a 98 ZR600 and I have upgraded it several times! I love the way it handles and runs!!!!!!

**RJ Gleason** · 10-24-2009, 07:47 PM

JKust, check the main spring pre-load, they may be set too heavy for your weight.
I weigh in at 240 and still have the springs on the lowest setting with no bottoming.
You may also get the shocks re-valved for a softer ride too.

xxxthebxxx · 10-24-2009, 07:50 PM

The price is way to high on that ZR. You could manage that on a 2000 ZR. EFI isnt complelety necessary, but try to get it if you can.

jkust · 10-24-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jmillsindy500

well this is a sled i found
[url=http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-ATVs-snowmobiles-snowmobiles-1998-Arctic-Cat-Zr500-2000-or-best-offer-W0QQAdIdZ164022694]1998 ]

That is too much for that sled but I don't know how things go in Canada. My ZR was a little less than that three years ago when I bought it with a lot fewer miles plus reverse. Craigs list here in Minnesota is loaded with EFI ZR's as well as parts.

TwinsofMLB · 10-24-2009, 10:50 PM

Based on what I've seen from the other Canadian deals on SF, this seems pretty decent... I don't know exactly what 2k canadian is in america but with a brand new clutch this is a nice looking deal. Plus it's OBO so I bet you could get it for 17-1800 canadian if you tried.

xxxthebxxx · 10-25-2009, 04:12 PM

Don't forget that that ZR 500 also needs a new track soon, so that'll cost more.

TwinsofMLB · 10-25-2009, 06:24 PM

You'd be surprised what you can get away with in VT then... I know you ride up here but have you ever looked around (not online) for sleds? I got that partially stripped ZRT for 40 bucks and it had a brand new studded track (148 studs) on it! Keep your eyes open and you can get parts for almost nothing.