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12-13-2003, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
Where I sled: Thunder Bay
Posts: 343
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What about the 700 MXZ? Are they good machines, fast and reliable? Have a chance to get one for around $4200. 00 Canadian dollars. This one was rebuilt 2000 kilometers ago because off oil pump failure. The total kilometers on the machine is 7100. Any advice?
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12-13-2003, 03:48 PM
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journeyman sled/motorhead
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Indiana/Irons michigan
Mileage: 282
Primary Sled: 06 renegade 800 HO
Where I sled: Irons michigan,or where there is snow
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I would buy another in a minute if I was in the market for a sled.I wrench on a couple of the 00 700's.one I left pretty much stock with some clutching,the other is a good buddys it is piped(crank shops of course,as if there is anyother) as well.
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12-13-2003, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: L7 C2 oakland twp 44 King St N RR 4 Scotland N0E 1R0, southwest of brantford, southern ontario
Mileage: 2487 miles
Primary Sled: 2007 blizzard 600
Where I sled: southern ontario and wisconsin.
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sounds like that one is a great price. the 2000 700's are fantastic.
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12-13-2003, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: ajax, ontario,canada
Posts: 156
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I've has my 2000 700 MXZ for a year now. Put on 3000kms last year, now has 5500kms. Runs great! I really like this sled, much better in every way than my old 96 583 MXZ. Mine is stock and as far as I know the motor hasn't been apart.
Only thing I noticed about these 700's is that they have really bad cylinder leakdown, somthing to do with Doo's 700cc piston and ring design. Was told you can run them until you have 40% leakdown or more. Cudney has a piston kit that takes care of this problem, I will be getting it when my numbers go above 40%. Mine is at around 25% both cylinders. Funny I guess the old 583 didn't have this problem, the wife's 98 583 with 7000kms only leaks down 3%.
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12-13-2003, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: The Woods of Northern Lower Michigan
Mileage: 966 miles
Primary Sled: 2000 MXZ600 piped,clutched&geared
Where I sled: northern lower MI
Posts: 1,082
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I heard there was crank bearing failures on 2000 MXZ700's 
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12-13-2003, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
Mileage: 200
Primary Sled: '00 MXZ Millenium with 136 X 1.25 track
Where I sled: Wasaga, Midland, Collingwood, Barrie, Muskoka, Near-North, etc.
Posts: 645
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I heard there was crank bearing failures on 2000 MXZ700's*
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Yup. I'm on my third crank now, and I run LOTS of oil through it (more than 50:1).
Other than that, it's been a great sled. Maintainance costs have been over $1000/yr, but I ride a fair bit.
With 7100 clicks on the machine, you'll probably want to rebuild the shocks (if they haven't been done), check all the suspension bearings, along with clutches, track, etc.
Enjoy!
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12-14-2003, 01:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
Where I sled: Thunder Bay
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So is it a good sled? With the possibilities of crank bearing failure happening on this sled, I don't think I am to keen on getting it. But on the other hand, maybe this one got fix up when it was rebuilt.
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12-14-2003, 07:50 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Kaleva Mi area
Primary Sled: 2000 MXZ 700
Where I sled: Cadillac/Traverse City/ Manistee Michigan area
Posts: 59
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Except for the bearing problem, it was probably the sled around in 2000. The
bearings went out on mine, got it rebuilt with the update kit, use Amsoil, and not
a problem since. It rides great, and will run with anything short of an F-7 cat.
Clutch it and add a reducer to the exhaust, and enjoy!!
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12-14-2003, 08:19 AM
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journeyman sled/motorhead
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Indiana/Irons michigan
Mileage: 282
Primary Sled: 06 renegade 800 HO
Where I sled: Irons michigan,or where there is snow
Posts: 4,440
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dooman knocks on wood" neither of these 00 700's have had crank bearing problems.
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12-15-2003, 07:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Minnesota
Primary Sled: 2003 Yamaha RX1
Where I sled: Mn. and Wi. and anywhere else there is SNOW!
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I have had great luck with my 2000 Doo 700(knock on wood). I have 3500 miles on mine. I run a little more oil than normal though! I would rather spend a little on oil than rebuilding my crank.
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