Stealth1995

Hey. I have a chance at getting a 1999 ZRT 800. I am not very familiar with Cats... Looking for some pro's and con's from all you guys/gals out there. Thanks.

Blaine1

Lots of info on them if you do a few searches.

Pro's-
decent power
decent handling/ride
nice sound to them
fairly bulletproof
replacement parts are usually cheaper than other brands
1999 has a decent cdi
flatslide carbs

Con's
little heavy (Modern twins are just as heavy and 4 strokes are actually heavier)
keep the PTO (primary clutch side) drive bearing greased
water pump failures are somewhat common
has old style stator that is more prone to failure than the 2000+ stator
track lug height is way too small. It spins way too much at take off. Need to replace the track with a deeper lug track.
Only has one oil inlet for oiling the bottom end of the motor (older triples had an inlet at each intake manifold for a total of 3) I added 2 inlets to my 2000 zrt.
13 wide chain and gears..you can snap chains over time.

Overall a pretty good sled. Easy to mod in the future if you go with a big bore kit. There are some deals out there so don't over pay for one.

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kccats

FAST! Great suspension! Handleing! One of if not THE most Modified sled out there!
Things to look for would be if the speedo works (bearing), and has motor been freshened at about 3500mi! Check compression, looking for about 135#!
Around here a 99 would be about $2800-3500! Big Bores bring Big Bucks!

Convincer253

$2800-$3500? I'm trying to get $2500 out of my 00' ZRT 800 can't do it in MI. maybe I should post in IL haha

sovatj

if you go south of mi you will get more. haha

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1984 Yamaha Excel III 340
1988 Yamaha Exciter 570
1997 Polaris Indy XLT 600 (triple)
1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600 (triple)
2001 Ski-Doo MX Z 500
i have a little bit of everything

snowmobile words to live by:
the less green the better

sovatj

best sled cat ever made was late 90's zrt 600 and 800

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1984 Yamaha Excel III 340
1988 Yamaha Exciter 570
1997 Polaris Indy XLT 600 (triple)
1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600 (triple)
2001 Ski-Doo MX Z 500
i have a little bit of everything

snowmobile words to live by:
the less green the better

kccats

Absolutly! Yep get out of Mi and post that sled! Anyone wanting to Go fast including the Asphalt guys would want that sled! Heck I know a guy in Alabama with a Tcat!

Convincer253

The sled has 2700 miles on it and not a scratch. the paint isnt even worn off the foot wells. I need it gone