Hello all
I am new to this forum and just got back into riding this winter. I ran when I was younger then lif, kids, work and all those other fun things came around and I stopped riding. Now, the kids are gone and I have the wife into riding so all is well
Now, I bought two sleds this year. One is a 93 550 EXT and the other is a 93 580Z. The are in mint shape for their age. I had the clutches rebuilt,arb's all cleaned up and a general maintenance done on both sleds. They run perfect for my purposes and the have not let me down. I did not have the shocks rebuilt.
I really have no desire, right now, to throw snow in the air and have my nose sticking out of the back of my head while running 150mph through a field. 60-70 mph is fast enough for me. So these sleds have been super!
My question is more a request for advice than anything. These sleds obviously do not have the suspension that the newer sleds do. That is my only regret. What I would like some feedback on is whether or not I should buy two good newer sleds or put some money into these sleds. I was thinking or hoping I could somehow get the suspension tuned or upgraded so my spine does not stick out of the top of my neck after running the rough trails. Can I do something to boost the suspension?
I was also thinking of some plastic ski's with 8" carbides for a little more control. Maybe a new exhaust system to quite them down a little. What I am really wanting to do is keep the sleds but upgrade or add somethings to make the ride a little smoother rather than dishing out doul's of cash for new or newer sleds.
I have read some posts on this forum and I am impressed with everyones willingness to share their opinions and knowledge so thanks in advance!
Doug
I am new to this forum and just got back into riding this winter. I ran when I was younger then lif, kids, work and all those other fun things came around and I stopped riding. Now, the kids are gone and I have the wife into riding so all is well
Now, I bought two sleds this year. One is a 93 550 EXT and the other is a 93 580Z. The are in mint shape for their age. I had the clutches rebuilt,arb's all cleaned up and a general maintenance done on both sleds. They run perfect for my purposes and the have not let me down. I did not have the shocks rebuilt.
I really have no desire, right now, to throw snow in the air and have my nose sticking out of the back of my head while running 150mph through a field. 60-70 mph is fast enough for me. So these sleds have been super!
My question is more a request for advice than anything. These sleds obviously do not have the suspension that the newer sleds do. That is my only regret. What I would like some feedback on is whether or not I should buy two good newer sleds or put some money into these sleds. I was thinking or hoping I could somehow get the suspension tuned or upgraded so my spine does not stick out of the top of my neck after running the rough trails. Can I do something to boost the suspension?
I was also thinking of some plastic ski's with 8" carbides for a little more control. Maybe a new exhaust system to quite them down a little. What I am really wanting to do is keep the sleds but upgrade or add somethings to make the ride a little smoother rather than dishing out doul's of cash for new or newer sleds.
I have read some posts on this forum and I am impressed with everyones willingness to share their opinions and knowledge so thanks in advance!
Doug