'85-'94 Ski-doo Safaris - Snowmobile World : Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

Good2Go · 02-06-2003, 09:32 PM

I was just wondering about the Ski-Doo Safaris.

I wanted to know if they are good motor, good gas mileage, good performance, and basically maintenance-free.

I was wondering what the a good price would be for an '85-'94 safari.
It dosnt matter what model of safari it is, as long as the 377 motor has twin carbs. Thats a must.

If someone could tell me what year and model of safaris had the twin carbs and what the top speed would be of this sled it would be great.

SWRules

BarrieMachZ · 02-06-2003, 09:45 PM

Safaris can be had here around Barrie, Ontario for about $500. bucks or less.
I'm talking about the 377's that are single carb, I'm not sure if the the 477's had twins or not but they are pretty much not worth anything around here unless you ice fish.
Leaf springs and ziltch for suspension are there biggest downfall.

I have a 85 safari right now that I have had since new and this sled had never let me down during the years I did ride it and I rode the snot out of it. It will go forever on a tank of gas, the only thing it cost me was a new starter rope and thats it.

I do know the Citation SS had the same motor pretty much with the twin carbs and were a hoot in there time but these sleds are really outdated.

revrnd · 02-06-2003, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by BarrieMachZ@Feb 6 2003, 09:45 PM
but they are pretty much not worth anything around here unless you ice fish.
Leaf springs and zilch for suspension are there biggest downfall.

I couldn't agree w/ you more. These sleds aren't too desirable as a trail sled. Then you had the A arm Safaris. My father had one & it was a POS. Squeaked a piston the first ride he took (Dealer found black plastic drill chips in the carb float bowl). I wonder where they came from?

The CDI box died during the second season. Also it was the worst handling sled he ever had. I think it was on its side more than the track. He sold it after 2 seasons & bought a Indy Sport (lower seat & wider ski stance). No problems w/ it or the Super Sport he has now.

ZIPPARS02mxz800sp · 02-06-2003, 10:12 PM

i,ve got a 82 citation 4500 that thing i cannot kill it it just keep on tickin.

not the best handling sled but it gets you from point A to B.

wish my 800 was as good on gas as the citation.

Scott S · 02-06-2003, 10:46 PM

We sold our 93 377 Safari Deluxe this year. It was a twin carb and never let us down. It would run 80-85 flat out on a hard surface.

It was a good beginner sled for my son who was 12 when we picked it up.

It sold for 2000 with 3800 km on it and barely a scratch. It was always serviced and it showed.

It rode good and handled OK on good trails. It wasn't much at off trail riding.

It was very easy on gas.

For a beginer sled or to tool around the farm it is great. For aggressive trail riding, no way.

Mind you that big windshield kept you as warm as could be.

Good2Go · 02-08-2003, 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by revrnd+Feb 6 2003, 09:59 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (revrnd @ Feb 6 2003, 09:59 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--BarrieMachZ@Feb 6 2003, 09:45 PM
but they are pretty much not worth anything around here unless you ice fish.
Leaf springs and zilch for suspension are there biggest downfall.

I couldn't agree w/ you more. These sleds aren't too desirable as a trail sled. Then you had the A arm Safaris. My father had one & it was a POS. Squeaked a piston the first ride he took (Dealer found black plastic drill chips in the carb float bowl). I wonder where they came from?

The CDI box died after a couple of seasons. Also it was the worst handling sled he ever had. I think it was on its side more than the track. He sold it after about 3 seasons & bought a Indy Trail (lower seat & wider ski stance). No problems w/ it or the Super Sport he has now. [/b][/quote]
What year was that revrnd? Just making sure i dont get that year. Are the citations just as good as safaris or should i take the safari?

Good2Go · 02-08-2003, 10:23 AM

what year was yours BARRIEMACHZ?

Fuzzy · 02-08-2003, 11:27 AM

My uncle has an 88 377 and the only thing he has had to change in almost 15 years now is a track.
the sled still starts on first pull everytime. it is still fast enough to keep up with alot of the new sleds.
he still loves it. it has about 25,000 k on it . he dosen't do any road riding or he dosen't ride in low snow conditions. guess that is why he has never changed Hi-Fax.

Good2Go · 02-08-2003, 11:59 AM

Fuzzy: Does it have 2 carbs? Electric Start, hand/thumb warmers? Speedo? Tach? How fast has he had it going? Ok thanks.

FreezerBurnt · 02-08-2003, 12:27 PM

I have had an 87 Safari 377 it had a speedo and electric fuel gauge and put well over 10.000km on it

I also had an 89 Safari Scout E(377),it had speedo/electric fuel gauge/electric start it also had well over 10,000kms

I also had an 85 Safari 447,it had speedo and tach and the 447 has a longer track 124" vs 114"

They were good trail sleds for the year,if the trails are groomed and not full of 2 foot moguls they are not to bad

Top speed is a bit over 100kmph with the 377s

Top speed is a bit over 110kmph with the 447

both are single carb

Not speed demons :doh: but they are reliable

Just watchout for the back tunnel where the bumper mounts they tend to rip the back of tunnel if pulling something too heavy(read another sled),had to put angle iron to reinforce both the 87 and 89

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