[8vo fan]

I just recently bought this sled as a basket case. I've got $450 into it so far. I need to assemble the motor, buy a gasket set,slides, and skis.
I bought it to fix and sell.
Will I still be able to make a profit or will I have to ride it to get my money back out of it? :tongue:
Anything I should look at while it's apart?
Any mods that will make it an all around better sled?
Oh! it is EFI.

 

[8vo fan]

anybody?

 

[1996 zr 580]

I just recently bought this sled as a basket case. I've got $450 into it so far. I need to assemble the motor, buy a gasket set,slides, and skis.
I bought it to fix and sell.
Will I still be able to make a profit or will I have to ride it to get my money back out of it? :tongue:
Anything I should look at while it's apart?
Any mods that will make it an all around better sled?
Oh! it is EFI.[/b]

i own a 1996 zr 580 efi,i hate to break it to ya but it has been a problem since i bought it,i have repaced the motor,bought a new battery,new skis,30dollars in spark plugs,that arent suppose to foul,i have about 1000 dollars in mine,plus what i paid for it. dont think i could give it away. runs excellent when it runs, which is only for a short time. better off to keep it run it till it blows.will never get your money back.my opinion anyway.i also own a polaris 750 triple. all i can say is what a machine.have had no trouble.runs just like a new one. maybe you should think about a polaris.

 

[8vo fan]

i own a 1996 zr 580 efi,i hate to break it to ya but it has been a problem since i bought it,i have repaced the motor,bought a new battery,new skis,30dollars in spark plugs,that arent suppose to foul,i have about 1000 dollars in mine,plus what i paid for it. dont think i could give it away. runs excellent when it runs, which is only for a short time. better off to keep it run it till it blows.will never get your money back.my opinion anyway.i also own a polaris 750 triple. all i can say is what a machine.have had no trouble.runs just like a new one. maybe you should think about a polaris.[/b]

The guy I bought the sled from also has a '97 storm for sale. I would love to own that sled but, I can't afford it.
The problem with the 580 now is the motor was blown up for the second time. I bought all the parts to fix it except the gaskets. I am going to blueprint the engine while it is apart in hopes that I can make it hold up better. If I can sell it for $1000 I will probably just break even but, that would give me enough to buy the Storm.
Should I just convert it to carb? It will loose a little value if I do.

 

[yamaman2]

If it is in good shape, you could maybe sell it for 1k, but that would be pushing it, more then likely you will find an offer of 700 or so.

 

[8vo fan]

Well, after spending a season not being able to ride much because everybody elses sleds were broke. I've pretty much desided to keep it and legalize it next year as a spare. The next issue I have is the muffler. The original is junk. Is there an aftermarket one that isn't stupid loud or, Are there o.e.m. replacements out there?

 

[raceguy]

Might want to check out e-bay....

 

[thundercatzr2001]

for what it is worth, I have a 1996 ZR580EFI - been a great sled. Did the intake boots. That is it.

"i have about 1000 dollars in mine,plus what i paid for it"

"30dollars in spark plugs"

It is a 10 year old machine - what exactly are you complaining about? 30 bucks in plugs in 10 years? Hmmmmmm

 

[arcticcat580]

i guess it all depends ......
i have the 1996 ext 580, which is like the zr but with crappier shocks, and a different motor mount.
this sled has not lasted a whole season without breaking since i bought it 5 years ago.

1st year: blew out lower chaincase gear and chain
2nd year: ring let loose. had to renik 1 cyl, and get full rebuild kit
3rd year: broke front frame under motor. had to completely disassemble front, and weld and brace it.
4th year: wore out 1 six tower, and blew another completely up

for this year i didn't even bother with it, i am just taking my time getting it ready for next year.
i have a polaris edge skid, 1" track, and polaris handlebars that are going in, so i am just taking my time getting it back together

 

[94ZR580]

The ZR is going to ride and handle much better than the Storm. For best life out of the engine do not modify it. A long travel skid frame is a great mod. I swapped a TSL skid frame from a ZL into my 94 about 8, or 9 years ago and that is the best money I've spent on the sled.