2003 F7 - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

Liener · 08-22-2005, 02:26 PM

Is there anything bad about the 2003 F7 EFI. If it has all the updates done, there shouldn't be anything else to worry about right?......anyone who knows anything please tell me.....Thanks, Liener

SledStormIanAmy · 08-22-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by Liener
Is there anything bad about the 2003 F7 EFI. If it has all the updates done, there shouldn't be anything else to worry about right?......anyone who knows anything please tell me.....Thanks, Liener

Went you are riding, check the oil bottle. They don't hold a full quart. Also you may want to upgrade the coolant bottle. The 2003s are famous for overheating and when you are going a top-up on the coolant, make sure there are no air bubbles in the system. I had the same problem with my SaberCat, but was lucky in not losing the engine.

Liener · 08-22-2005, 07:37 PM

So i should keep an eye on the oil bottle( is there a upgrade for that to get a bigger one?) and get a bigger coolant bottle....how doy ou get the air bubbles out if there are any in there??......Thanks, liener

oh ya and does anyone know how fast these th ings go.....also the 2004 F7 and F6....Thanks again

IndianRvrShiver · 08-22-2005, 08:56 PM

It's not that the oil bottles are small, it's the low oil warning indicator that comes on too early; means there is about 1 qt remaining. The coolant system has to be "burped" properly, after it is done right, you don't have to worry about it!
Attached, below are the service bulletins for ACs; look up the year & model you need.........
http://www.waconiafarm.com/snowserv.htm

They are FAST...........supposedly faster than 04's & 05's.
I just bought my own 03 F7 SP this summer.......can't wait to try it out!!

beavernutts · 08-22-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by SledStormIanAmy
Went you are riding, check the oil bottle. They don't hold a full quart. Also you may want to upgrade the coolant bottle. The 2003s are famous for overheating and when you are going a top-up on the coolant, make sure there are no air bubbles in the system. I had the same problem with my SaberCat, but was lucky in not losing the engine.

What year sabercat do you have?

Liener · 08-23-2005, 10:51 PM

Alright, thanks....how are the suspensions on these things........would it be better to go with a sno pro package if i am more of a ditch bangin guy.....or can i just stiffin the regular shocks.......thanks, Liener

IndianRvrShiver · 08-24-2005, 06:55 AM

Why don't you wait to ride it before you start changing parts & spending money. These are awesome sleds when they leave the factory. We all like to tweek things, but I'll wait to drive it so I get a good baseline, then go from there. I have made a list of things in my head.........at the top of the list is a clutch kit, but I'm still gonna' wait before I commit to anything. The waiting is the hardest part!! Just my .02!

sesnopro · 08-25-2005, 12:06 PM

air bubles wont form unless you tip it on the side for more than 5 minutes.

Liener · 08-25-2005, 05:32 PM

ok....so basically just ask the dealer if all the updates are done and then i am good to go??....is $4699 a good price for a 03 F7 EFI, it has 500 miles on it...looks to be in perfect condition?...Thanks

sesnopro · 08-25-2005, 06:32 PM

to high

Liener · 08-25-2005, 08:30 PM

What do you think it should be.........If i trade a 94 XCR 440 on it how much do you think i should have to pay??... 94 is in good condition not great....or how much without the trade in??........thanks, Liener

sesnopro · 08-26-2005, 04:48 PM

well if you are buying out right you could pick one up for under 4000 eaisly, but a dealer will ovbisous want a little more. you could talk him down to the low 4000s, if he says no walk out and start calling other dealers.

IndianRvrShiver · 08-26-2005, 05:01 PM

I just paid $4000 for my 03 F7 EFI SP from a dealer on Memorial Day W/E. Granted it has a few more miles (~4K), but he has already done many repairs on it (new chaincase bearings, jack shaft, etc). I have yet to take delivery on it, since it is stuffed into the rafters of his storage bldg. We agreed he would do a compression test before I take delivery; he said he would would stand behind it as far as everything being good. I can't wait to get it...........I'll check on it over Labor Day w/e & let you know!

SledStormIanAmy · 08-28-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by beavernutts
What year sabercat do you have?

I got a 2004 SaberCat 700 EXT.

MackmxzX · 09-10-2005, 06:55 PM

the 03 f7's are supposedly faster than the new f7's...but on the downside i heard that people where having difficulty with them...not nearly as reliable as the new ones are...its just from what i heard..whether it is true or not..i dont know anyone else hear this? still a good sled though