Currently riding a Doo (well not yet, still broken) and have been considering a Yammi, the Srx seems to be what I'm looking for. Any one have specs in terms of weight, speed, H.P.? Thanks in advance. Problems? Reliable?

3 of the guys I ride with have SRX's and LOVE them. I have ridden them and I like them as well. I feel their a little tippy when it is rough out, but handle really good on smooth trails. Plenty of power on tap plus you cannot beat 15 mpg !! Sometimes I believe they may actually get closer to 18ish mpg ! They feel very tight as far as chassi goes, however I personaly do not really love their suspension. I see their inside ski up allot when I ride with them. Maybe thats just them though? lol. From what I understand the SX and SRX are the best sleds Yamaha has produced to date. Too bad they stopped making them huh? We went riding last night with a RX1 as well and the guy had just purchased it and is not very impressed. He stated he wanted his SRX back. *shrugs* It seemed like his RX had a miss fire though... didnt sound quite right. If I was going to switch brands to YamaHAHA the SRX would be the sled I would buy.

The 98 SRX 700 had a factory recall on the crankshafts.....however I believe that was fixed in 99.
Also, you'll find that Yamaha's in general don't have as good of suspension as the other brands, however, thier engines are second to none.

I'd have to say that for reliability purposes, the Ranking is as follows....

Yamahahaha
Arctic Scrap (close second. Very fast, and reliable sleds)
Ski Poo
PullurA$$ (Engines are TOTAL garbage! Don't care how quick they are, and the company doesn't like standing behind thier powertrain.....if you know what I mean)

I was actually gonna go Arctic Cat this year, but came across a yamaha offer I couldn't refuse.
A big Yamaha feature for me, is the fact that Yamaha INVENTED oil injection. That plays a big part for me when I'm spending money on a sled.....

I like Arctic Cat as a second to yamaha, but thats ony because their performance is awsome, and sound is awsome!, and handling is good, all the other details like durability, quality of parts and workmanship sent me off.

However, I have pulled more cats home than polaris or doos, but thats only by one! Rvanderlok, cats are not reliable machines, well not according to my friends 550 panther dying mysteriously (due to electrical problems, CDI or something), then the starting gear flying off, and the reverse beeper malfunctioning, and plugs coming loose and almost blown out of the head, but that might have been a himan error. There is many other stories like this. My favorite one is of the polaris which backfired and blew the pipe off, wrecking the exhaust springs or another one where they metled pistons through and blew rings and head gaskets and thrown rods. Iv pulled more cats home but there has been more problems with polaris than any other. I wont start with skidoo.. AND, have never pulled one yamaha home or head any stories.

For the SRX being tippy, this must either be rider error or suspension had problems because these things are designed for speed and have the highest top quality shocks and a stance that is wide as any other sled, and it sits lower than them, so no worries.

Dry weight from the factory for the 2001 SRX with ohlins front shocks is 525lbs

From another post on here, there was horsepower numbers for the SRX and the ones like 98-99 had something like 138hp, and 2000-up is 142hp, not 100% on these though.

Relaible-extremely!
Top speed-at least 115 mph

For the SRX being tippy, this must either be rider error or suspension had problems because these things are designed for speed and have the highest top quality shocks and a stance that is wide as any other sled, and it sits lower than them, so no worries.
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Ummm... have you ridden one? LOL I have ridden 3 or 4 SRX's and 2 SX700s and all of them had serious inside ski lift on rough trails. Again on smooth trails they cornered nicely, but when the corner is rutted and bumpy they will not hold their line well.

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Well again you have hit 115 on one? I know my ZL800 smoked both SRX700 and the SX700 we went riding with last night on top end and I didnt think the ZL800 had long legs at all. My speedo was just passing 100 each time I passed them on long straits. And no they were not just lettign me by either. I would guess top speed of the 700s of around 100 or so... figure in 10 - 15 speedo error in there. Ya they might SHOW 115 but their not hitting that speed on the trail.

Now dont get me wrong..... if I was to purchase another sled I would look into a Yamahaha but Im not the type to sit here brag them up on points that I dont think they have. If you think an SRX corners good.. you really need to climb onto a pre F/M cat Arctic cat. Go ride a 98 ZRT or a 00 + ZR sled. Then you will realize that the SRX's are a bit tippy. I used to think my Ski Doo's handled good till I rode a cat!! lol.

Good motor.. great feel.... nice sound... nice looks... top notch quality... reliable...
All traits of SRX's

I have ridden both a 1998 SRX700 and a 2001 SRX. Also, a 1999 ZL500 and a 2002 pantera 600. They didnt seem so special compared to the others when it comes to handling.

As for bumpy trails, the SRX wasnt designed for that and of course it wont handle it well if it wasnt designed for that type of riding.

I didnt go that fast on my friends SRX, but he did and we got him on the gun before and it read 109mph, and that wasnt in the most prime conditions, just a run on a pegged lake where its all bumpy and stuff. He then said that on another time he got 115 on the gun in much better conditions, and this was on the 1998 SRX. But it still wasnt the perfect run and he said a higher speed could possibly be reached. The 2001 was just his uncles that we were using for the day, never went for top speed.

I am surprised you beat those 700's, maybe the SX because it is non powervalved and has a very restricting pipe on it, but the SRX, thats surprising that it didnt even give you a good run.

Prostock, my buddy has a '98 that he purchased new, and it only has 1500 miles on it now. He's kinda falllen out of the sport and if he gets back into it, it will definitely be on a sled that has some suspension under it. His sled did have the crank issues (real fun on a brand new sled with less than 100 miles on it, QUALITY), but he had it all taken care of under warranty. The sled is like new in almost every way. He hasn't ridden it in 2 or 3 years, but every year my other buddy and I clean the carbs, etc, and make sure it's in shape just in case he decides to ride with us. I'll check with him and see if he wants to sell it.

Yamahammer, I can understand that your friend didn't have a good experience with his Cat, but you really shouldn't go around saying Cat's are unreliable. I'm on my 8th Cat and have only had one that had to go in the shop for a repair, and I really blame that one on dealer prep, but who knows. Look at my buddy above...buys his first Yammi (switched from Cat) and can't even finish his first trip with it. Then there is another buddy of mine and his wife that have been riding Yammi since the early 80's. I can remember them having elec problems more than once...am I saying Yammi's are unreliable, NO. If you really haven't heard any stories of Yammis needing help, maybe you don't ride with enough of them. :confused: They all have issues, don't kid yourself.

There's one I'm looking at in particular. It's an 01' with 606 miles on it. Ohlin shocks. What would be a good number to offer. When the guy to me 5,500 I laughed. I'm looking for a reasonable number to counter offer with.

Jim Fritch, after you talk to your friend please w/b I'm possibly interested. Thanks again

Dont get me wrong, I wasnt bashing cats, I like them. Just from what iv seen they arent reliable, but im sure there is many more out there that are, and its not like they are breaking down all the time anyways. Sorry if it seemed like I was bashing cat and saying they were all unreliable.

In the last few seasons I have riden with several yamahas, most of which I can remember what they were. 1986 bravo trapper, 1999 VK540, 2005 Venture TF, 1998 SRX700, 2000 SXR600, 2001SRX700, 1989 enticer trapper, an older enticer shorttrack, 1980 SRX440, 1998 VMAX500, and there is some more but those would only be very breif rides, but out of all these, the worst that happened was the carb gunked up on the VK once and the track was shot on the 440 SRX, and it had to be rebuilt, the right side trailing arm on the SX600 was bent and the windsheild had to fixed ont he enticer short track and the motor mounts on the bravo were worn out. Im sure if I ride with more yamahas then problems will come up but that has been it so far. Im not sure if I have riden with as many yamahas as you but so far this is all iv riden with.

The 1998 SRX's were known for their crank problems, and alot have been replaced under warranty, I guess its just first year problems as this was the first year for the SRX700.

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I was a bit surprised as well. This is the 1st time I actually really opened up the ZL and It really caught me off guard. I was thinking it would be fairly quick to 70ish.. but every time I looked down it was hovering around 103ish to 105ish. I know the speedo is off about 10mph as I ran it on a gun today.. wet sloppy 5 or 6 inches about 1000 feet in a field and it said 97ish on the speedo when I went by the radar and the radar said 88. I am actually thinking of selling the ZRT and buying another ZL or ZR9

Any ideas on an approx. suggested asking price so that I may give the quy a number. 01' 606 miles excelent condition...

6600 miles on my '02 SRX and I never had an inside ski lift problem. This is like saying the Corvette has bad cornering tendancies. Speed only gettin' to a hundred on an SRX? Something's definitely mechanically wrong; stuck powervalve or cable pull through. These sleds are fast and regardless of your color preference, an avid, knowledgable snowmobiler would know this.

Jon

6600 miles on my '02 SRX and I never had an inside ski lift problem. This is like saying the Corvette has bad cornering tendancies. Speed only gettin' to a hundred on an SRX? Something's definitely mechanically wrong; stuck powervalve or cable pull through. These sleds are fast and regardless of your color preference, an avid, knowledgable snowmobiler would know this.

Jon
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Ya well.. tell that to the 3 I ride with almost every ride. The SRX will hit 110 to 115 on the speedo.. I dont doubt that.. but it wont do that in on the gun. Sure if you have a 2 mile streatch it may climb up there. As for the inside ski lift... I guess you just ride on totaly flat trails every time you ride. Compairing them to a vett is a lil out there. Vets are not made to handle rough rutted corners that you would find on a well used trail. Im not going to bother to argue about it. I know what the 3 SRX owners I ride with and the 2 that have SX's complain about most.. when the trails are rough and rutted they have a hard time charging hard in corners because the inside ski dances like a stripper in heat. Simple as that.

Just because im curious, Which would be faster - 01' SRX 700, or my 96' S/D Formula III 600 (if I ever get it running....)

Just because im curious, Which would be faster - 01' SRX 700, or my 96' S/D Formula III 600 (if I ever get it running....)
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As long as the SRX isnt a dog and messed up it will walk away from the F3 600. Stock for stock the SRX has more HP and a better chassi then the 96 F3 600. Im not sure if you put up a totaly stock SRX and a full mod 600 F3... Im sure you can make the doo very potant with enough money, but stock - stock the SRX will win hands down.

From the input on SW is it safe to say it a fast, reliable machine, not designed for rough trails? My primary use will be on a 9 mile frozen lake. so I don't believe suspensions will be a problem. (maybe just a few runs up to Old Forge. B.T.W. I meant to ask; did the 01 come with standard reverse or electric start. Or at least as an option. Thanks again

There is no factory option for either reverse or electric start on the 2001 SRX700, or any of them.

Im sure iv seen one with a custom reverse but not sure where it came from. Went looking but turned up nothing.

There is no factory option for either reverse or electric start on the 2001 SRX700, or any of them.

Im sure iv seen one with a custom reverse but not sure where it came from. Went looking but turned up nothing.
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You can get reverse on the SX700. It is an option I believe as one of the guys in our riding group has reverse on his SX. But none of the 3 SRX's have reverse though. Never thought to find out why they didnt... guess now I know it was not offered. I would imagine the reverse out of the SX might work... although maybe the pipes or something cause no room for it on the SRX's?

I know that the Yamaha triples are very dependable and good on gas, they may not have as much horsepower as others but at least you will make it to your destination without any headaches, and you will not be very far behind those rattiling big twins..(if you aren't ahead already) !!! How do you place a picture under your name ??????

Just offered $4,000 for that 01' with 606 on the clock... We'll see....

Just offered $4,000 for that 01' with 606 on the clock... We'll see....
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Im sure if you get it you will love it. I almost bought one this summer after riding a friends a bit last year !

He countered with $4,500 down from $5,500. Should I press the $4,000?? I'm not very good at negotiations. The guys not trying to sell (buried under his deck, no sign or advertising) this thing but obvioulsy doesn't use it. Suggestions?

He countered with $4,500 down from $5,500. Should I press the $4,000?? I'm not very good at negotiations. The guys not trying to sell (buried under his deck, no sign or advertising) this thing but obvioulsy doesn't use it. Suggestions?
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I would holdsat 4000! Dealer has one here a 2001 with 1200 miles and ohlin shocks at 3200!

the 2001 is still to this date the fastest stock production sled ever made. i have no idea what the guy early on in the post is saying that a zl 800 will beat an srx. i ride with 5 other big guns, there is myself with an 01 srx, 2003 zr 900, 2003 mach z, 1999 xcr 800, 1998 srx, 1998 thundercat1000. and when it comes to the lake you ask them who takes it. i mean in a quater mile both srxs take it no prob. in the long run like top out thundercat and the xcr are close together but still lengths behind me and both of them top out at about 116-118 on radar. 98 srx tops out at about 115-116 but gets there quicker than the other guys and then mine im gettin pretty coinsistant 122-124 mph. now thats topped out which takes a very long flat lake but all those speeds are radar. the 03 machz gets a pretty solid 113mph and the zr 900 is about 115mph. the zr and 98 srx are close in the top but the srx has the hole shot for sure. now all these sleds are stock and were boughten new from these guys. the biggest difference with them all is that the srx's are consistantly 10 bucks cheaper at thew pumps. the xcr is the worst. we go to the radar runs all the time and i tell you the srx isnt beaten very often and if it is is isnt anything stock. if you were to clutch them ive seen them up in the 128-130 mark. now there down fall is the suspension. the do not hav e much. these sleds are designed for the lake. the sit very low. they corner amazing , and are very comfortable at high speeds unlike the cats. they always feel so tippy. you definatly want 2000-2002 they had more hp than the 98-99. the 02 had the melt down protector on it. other than that they are the same. but by for the best sled i have owned.

What years did Yamaha make the SRX? 1998 - ?

the 2001 is still to this date the fastest stock production sled ever made. i have no idea what the guy early on in the post is saying that a zl 800 will beat an srx. i ride with 5 other big guns, there is myself with an 01 srx, 2003 zr 900, 2003 mach z, 1999 xcr 800, 1998 srx, 1998 thundercat1000. and when it comes to the lake you ask them who takes it. i mean in a quater mile both srxs take it no prob. in the long run like top out thundercat and the xcr are close together but still lengths behind me and both of them top out at about 116-118 on radar. 98 srx tops out at about 115-116 but gets there quicker than the other guys and then mine im gettin pretty coinsistant 122-124 mph. now thats topped out which takes a very long flat lake but all those speeds are radar. the 03 machz gets a pretty solid 113mph and the zr 900 is about 115mph. the zr and 98 srx are close in the top but the srx has the hole shot for sure. now all these sleds are stock and were boughten new from these guys. the biggest difference with them all is that the srx's are consistantly 10 bucks cheaper at thew pumps. the xcr is the worst. we go to the radar runs all the time and i tell you the srx isnt beaten very often and if it is is isnt anything stock. if you were to clutch them ive seen them up in the 128-130 mark. now there down fall is the suspension. the do not hav e much. these sleds are designed for the lake. the sit very low. they corner amazing , and are very comfortable at high speeds unlike the cats. they always feel so tippy. you definatly want 2000-2002 they had more hp than the 98-99. the 02 had the melt down protector on it. other than that they are the same. but by for the best sled i have owned.
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:sleeping:

Ive had dreams like this post before too...

LOL

You are trying to be funny with this post, yes? If not then I need some of what your drinking.

lol

The guy whose buddies have srx's that will only do 100 mph should do them a favour and show them how to do a little maintenance. I had a 97 sx(unstudded) that would do 104 on gps and now have a studded 2002 viper that does 106 on gps. The srx has far more power than either of these sleds. I would be shocked to not get at least 115 mph out of any year srx that has clean carbs, clutches, and power valves.