Should I buy this sled??

[mrbaker]

Hey everyone, looking at buying my first sled and came across what I believe to be a good deal. I was able to get the price down to just under $2,300. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.


http://www.johnnykspowersports.com/...800-xc-sp-inventory.htm?id=1643429&in-stock=1

 

[Pro-8250]

I would say the price is good. Next month it will even be lower I would think. Ask them to do a compression check and ask if the primary clutch has been rebuilt recently. Also checkout the track condition. Depending on your size, that's a hell of a lot of motor for a 121" track. They say they'll do 100mph out of the box.
Here's some on Craig's List in MN.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/snw/5962379300.html

http://duluth.craigslist.org/snw/5965324318.html

 

[SRXSRULE]

Just so you know.... 6,000 miles is high miles for a snowmobile. everything wears out on them fast. If the engine and crankshaft havent been rebuilt by now, they need done asap. Same goes for the clutches, bearings, shafts, bushings.... they all have short lifes. Best thing to do is take someone that knows a lot about sleds and go look at it. Eric

 

[mrbaker]

thanks guys, I was told that it ran through their service department and it checked out good. Not sure if I trust their opinion of "good" or not. I will ask those questions and see where it goes!

 

[retiredpop]

thanks guys, I was told that it ran through their service department and it checked out good. Not sure if I trust their opinion of "good" or not. I will ask those questions and see where it goes!

Yeah, I wouldn't be taking their word for good. I bought a used sled the dealer had just checked over and said was in good condition. It sure wasn't close to my opinion of good and needed a lot of work. Ask if they're willing to give some sort of warranty to back it up. If not I think I would continue looking. Crankshafts were an issue on the 800 engines in that timeframe but there isn't much you can do to check them other than to check the runout at the pto end.