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02-14-2007, 04:07 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: menasha wisconsin
Mileage: 523
Primary Sled: 2001 xc800 1997 ultra 680 2000 xc120
Where I sled: wisconsin michagan
Posts: 45
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i juast bought a 1997 ultra 680 for the wife from a buddy of my dads. i payed 500 bucks for it. anybody tell me anything about the ultras, i really dont know much about them
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02-14-2007, 06:09 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Zimmerman, Mn
Mileage: 1300
Primary Sled: 03 pro xr 440, 04 pro xr 660
Where I sled: Nevis, Minnesota
Posts: 1,558
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what year is it
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If it doesnt have an 8 foot box, it not a pickup, its a glorified 4 wheeler
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02-14-2007, 07:08 PM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Sudbury
Primary Sled: 2002 MXZ Renegade 800
Where I sled: Sudbury ON.
Posts: 593
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Pretty quick sled for its year, not the best on fuel, heavy. What kinda info are you looking for. Might want to reread timespent he said it was a 97.
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2002 MXZ Renegade 800
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1996 Formula Z 583
1999 Formula DLX 380
1997 Grand Touring 500
1990 Indy 500 x 2
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02-14-2007, 07:11 PM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: S.W. Ontario
Mileage: 1200 miles
Primary Sled: 2004 pro x 700
Where I sled: Ontario
Posts: 210
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I owned a 1997 Ultra SP - single pipe.
It was a decent sled not overly fast but would hit triple digits.
Mileage was ok about 100 miles to a tank.
Only problems I had were the carbs freezing up in deep snow as I had no hood screens.
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02-14-2007, 09:55 PM
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oldslowsledder
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Parry Sound,Ontario
Primary Sled: 2010 GSX, wife 08 Vector
Where I sled: North of Parry Sound
Posts: 6,488
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Son had one, it was thirsty and heavy, suspension not quite up to todays standards. But for $500 it's a bargain!
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2010 GSX
Wife 08 Vector
Son 2012 Nytro XTX
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02-15-2007, 11:07 AM
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#6
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Toronto
Primary Sled: Ultra RMK
Where I sled: Ontario
Posts: 16
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i juast bought a 1997 ultra 680 for the wife from a buddy of my dads. i payed 500 bucks for it. anybody tell me anything about the ultras, i really dont know much about them[/b]
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$500 bucks is a bargain if it is in any kind of shape. I've had mine since new in '96, and still love it. Yes, it is likely worse on fuel than some of the new sleds, but if you are serious about mileage, you should buy a new 4-stroke, or better yet, take up cross-country skiing instead.
Only problems I have had were a water pump after about 3 years, which polaris promptly replaced, no hassle, and long after warranty, and trying to run it on diesel once (accident...).
Great sled.
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02-15-2007, 11:19 AM
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#7
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Toronto
Primary Sled: Ultra RMK
Where I sled: Ontario
Posts: 16
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$500 bucks is a bargain if it is in any kind of shape. I've had mine since new in '96, and still love it. Yes, it is likely worse on fuel than some of the new sleds, but if you are serious about mileage, you should buy a new 4-stroke, or better yet, take up cross-country skiing instead.
Only problems I have had were a water pump after about 3 years, which polaris promptly replaced, no hassle, and long after warranty, and trying to run it on diesel once (accident...).
Great sled.[/b]
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Forgot to say, a set of tripple pipes really wakes it up. The specs say they'll give you more than a 25 hp gain, and it does feel like it. It'll do around 105 mph, and that is a long track with 1 1/2" lugs. More than enough to get me into all sorts of trouble...
I also had the primary clutch re-built and partially replaced, but I think that is not too abnormal after about 5000 miles
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02-15-2007, 06:39 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Pointe Au Baril
Mileage: 500
Primary Sled: 1999 MXZ 670HO
Where I sled: Northern Ontario
Posts: 123
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A steel for the money! Water pump went on mine aswell, didnt realize, and cooked it. Im told these pumps on the ultras are prone to fail.
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