It’s nice to see these older sleds still alive and well. I’ve been looking for an EXT580 to rebuild and ride. I grew up on a 580 definitely some great memories. Happy riding boys.
I got a buddy used to run a EXT580LT did my engine work to my 92 JagDlx440LT! He kept on my case about finally deciding to get a Cat. Because he had one I said, and how he raved how it will beat my 92 Sport SKS in reliability🤣 Both reliable sleds in my book along with the Rotax 377cc 503cc engines are great.
Man. I had the worst luck with my 7r580. But my f7 seems like a brilliant little Suzuki. My experience was always the 90s cats exploding. But It seems 50/50. Half the people who had them loved them. And half grenaded at 2k. I have since heard that you should put pistons in them every 1k miles. Makes sense that 2 of mine died to a broken skirt. I'm after a triple wildcat now. Looking at those little octagonal jugs gives me instant ptsd. But maybe a clean one with some fresh wiescos could be a great sled. They sure are a fun sled with a great sound when they work.
I just picked up a 1993 Arctic Cat EXT 580Z and I love that old bear! She rips! I put a MBRP Race can on it Handle bar risers upgraded suspension cut down n blacked out the windshield! I got the sled for FREE from a friend. All it needed was a new CDI box. I love that thing.
Where did you find ANY sled for $600?! Prices are ridiculous over here in ND. Couldn't touch that Skidoo for less than $2k. I guess we do have quite a bit of snow this year though.
Those are fast sleds no doubt, very reliable! I love these old sleds! I think there is enough old sleds to go around. I found a Sweet 98 600 SKS, and my 1st Cat, a daily driver 92 Jag Dlx440LT for cheap. Unbelievable I spent 3,000 for both. Did carb n clutch work, pistons, seals, gaskets, new track, bearings on the running gear, My new Cat runs well now over 2000 miles she is running strong along with my 600SKS on my traplines.
@@braapaholic having friends that have their know how around these now called old-fashioned sleds makes it better. Looks like these guys can walk into a junkyard and drive out with a vehicle and make it home😁
@@matthorvath7562 not in Canada! We call them Artic Crap for a reason and the only thing that saved them was Yamaha lol...facts....Doo in Canada and Polaris in U.S. outsell them by a large margin
@@dwaynebishop9327 I'm in Canada lol, and yes, Polaris and skidoo do sell more, ski doo does have best fit and finish of them all, but cat motors always seem to get you home. Our experience, and the people we know
My dads 2023 ski doo mxz 600 broke down with less then 100 miles…. It’s been in the repair shop for over two weeks🎉….My old Arctic cat 1999 zl 600 with almost 9000 miles is still running great 😂…
Had a xlt just like that one. Same color and all. You guys make me wish i still had it. Could be hard on a old guy now. My brothers and I would tare around like that until someone got hurt. Rest up for a day and do it again.
I used to run against my buddies 98MXZ 583, 98ZR600 with my 98XC600 and they are fast sleds. I loved trying out their sleds and both are my favorites, we helped each other get back on the road quick and they help me today with major sled problems they are best working on.
Low snow areas equal low price on old sleds. Cross the Mac into the Yoop and you would have had to pay double easily, especially in the western Yoop. You cant even hardly find roached late 80's crap that sorta runs for $ 600 anywhere within 200 miles of Ironwood. That MXZ would bring $ 1400 within the first few hours no problem. $ 1600 if you were willing to wait a week.
i have a 98 600 powder special its the efi and its great. we did have to replace the clutch im surprised the old one didnt blow up. its got a bit under 4k miles still does great. the clutch has been making the sled kinda suffer tho hopefully itll work better now.
Help us out by letting them know about us! We're such a small channel, it doesn't always makes sense business wise for them to collab with a small channel like us.
I heard of ZL500s reliability, I've tried one and those have alot of power. I'd attach a 136 1 1/2 track, gear it lower and change the clutching to match. I'd set it up for heavy towing. I travel pretty far and I tend to drift towards simplicity and reliability.
XLT. Extra Large Turd. We had a ‘97 that was in the serial number range that the crank bearings burned up at about 1700 miles 580’s we’re great. 600’s. Be careful
Good vidjéo fellas, make sure to keep the little guys hand off that pipe in the future. I melted my glove to my hand around his age...learn from my pain 🤣😂 New subscriber🤙
If you want a sled that ripped right out of the box it has to be the 1997 ZL 440 Arctic Cat. I bought one new back in the day and it would walk all over any 600 at the time and would top out at 98 mph on a lake
I seen ur f150 powerwheels build on fb marketplace and i was just curious what part of mi are u located i got a sled and i aint got nooke to ride with are u anywhere by kalkaska
If all 3 were in like new condition I'd take the artic cat without question. Mid 90's- early 2000's sledding was an awesome time in snowmobiling. I used to ride with a decent group of friends with all brands in the mix, cat dominated back then.
@@theLyzhendricks i remember my 470 gave it a few primes at -20 degrees feerenhight started up curently got a 583 i got in the same bundle as the 470 also have polaris currently in process of rebuild and artic cat fixing electrical problems lol
Then 580zr cats take all them sleds to the grave and obliterate every one of them.. zl was ok but the 580s were godly to this day . Rip!! Also bring the track up to the top bolt hole in the tunnel youll be set at” powder special” and ride hight higher 🤘
part 2 here th-cam.com/video/BsdDAIyNLh8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for really cleaning them up instead of just barely getting them running and beating the crap out of them!
It’s nice to see these older sleds still alive and well. I’ve been looking for an EXT580 to rebuild and ride. I grew up on a 580 definitely some great memories. Happy riding boys.
I got a buddy used to run a EXT580LT did my engine work to my 92 JagDlx440LT! He kept on my case about finally deciding to get a Cat. Because he had one I said, and how he raved how it will beat my 92 Sport SKS in reliability🤣
Both reliable sleds in my book along with the Rotax 377cc 503cc engines are great.
Man. I had the worst luck with my 7r580. But my f7 seems like a brilliant little Suzuki. My experience was always the 90s cats exploding. But It seems 50/50. Half the people who had them loved them. And half grenaded at 2k. I have since heard that you should put pistons in them every 1k miles. Makes sense that 2 of mine died to a broken skirt. I'm after a triple wildcat now. Looking at those little octagonal jugs gives me instant ptsd. But maybe a clean one with some fresh wiescos could be a great sled. They sure are a fun sled with a great sound when they work.
I want Another 97 zr 580 efi.
I just picked up a 1993 Arctic Cat EXT 580Z and I love that old bear! She rips! I put a MBRP Race can on it Handle bar risers upgraded suspension cut down n blacked out the windshield! I got the sled for FREE from a friend. All it needed was a new CDI box. I love that thing.
Where did you find ANY sled for $600?! Prices are ridiculous over here in ND. Couldn't touch that Skidoo for less than $2k. I guess we do have quite a bit of snow this year though.
I just bought 2 for a thousand nice sleds got them running with in a week at the expense of like 250
@@anthonyvogt3259 The deals are out there, I guess. I sure haven't seen any. Enjoy the sleds!
Bought a very mint 1990 artic cat 530 for $400 haha
Come to Saskatchewan pick up an 800 rmk for 1000 cause it needs a track people don’t care out here lol
Yeah most 20yr old sleds around South Dakota are $2-3k
Those are fast sleds no doubt, very reliable! I love these old sleds!
I think there is enough old sleds to go around.
I found a Sweet 98 600 SKS, and my 1st Cat, a daily driver 92 Jag Dlx440LT for cheap. Unbelievable I spent 3,000 for both. Did carb n clutch work, pistons, seals, gaskets, new track, bearings on the running gear, My new Cat runs well now over 2000 miles she is running strong along with my 600SKS on my traplines.
Hit the wrong button! I didn't have my glasses on and shows a dislike, I switched it to like.
Thanks for the like!
@@braapaholic having friends that have their know how around these now called old-fashioned sleds makes it better. Looks like these guys can walk into a junkyard and drive out with a vehicle and make it home😁
I used to have that XLT but as an SKS edition with the longer track, they sound so sick haha.
The Mxz is a great looking sled! CanAm and Skidoo #1 Artic Cat always breaks down lol
Arctic cat break down less than ski doo and Polaris. That's a fact lol
@@matthorvath7562 not in Canada! We call them Artic Crap for a reason and the only thing that saved them was Yamaha lol...facts....Doo in Canada and Polaris in U.S. outsell them by a large margin
@@dwaynebishop9327 I'm in Canada lol, and yes, Polaris and skidoo do sell more, ski doo does have best fit and finish of them all, but cat motors always seem to get you home. Our experience, and the people we know
My dads 2023 ski doo mxz 600 broke down with less then 100 miles…. It’s been in the repair shop for over two weeks🎉….My old Arctic cat 1999 zl 600 with almost 9000 miles is still running great 😂…
@@thewillofus.defend1351 all the new sleds are junk!!
and yea OUR SNOW sucks this year... i remember growing up in tawas getting letteral feet of snow.... now nothing its sad
Had a xlt just like that one. Same color and all. You guys make me wish i still had it. Could be hard on a old guy now. My brothers and I would tare around like that until someone got hurt. Rest up for a day and do it again.
Love the mxz I have a 05 600 ho and 2 1989 formula plus I run on my channel ... I daily the mxz and about to daily the 1st formula plus!
I used to run against my buddies 98MXZ 583, 98ZR600 with my 98XC600 and they are fast sleds. I loved trying out their sleds and both are my favorites, we helped each other get back on the road quick and they help me today with major sled problems they are best working on.
When are you guys coming up north. I got 01 arctic cat zr 800 it’s fast would love to meet up and ride
POLARIS Has the best note. Love em triples.
Low snow areas equal low price on old sleds.
Cross the Mac into the Yoop and you would have had to pay double easily, especially in the western Yoop. You cant even hardly find roached late 80's crap that sorta runs for $ 600 anywhere within 200 miles of Ironwood. That MXZ would bring $ 1400 within the first few hours no problem. $ 1600 if you were willing to wait a week.
Those old triples will haul ass
i have a 98 600 powder special its the efi and its great. we did have to replace the clutch im surprised the old one didnt blow up. its got a bit under 4k miles still does great. the clutch has been making the sled kinda suffer tho hopefully itll work better now.
That MXZ500 isn’t quite running right. Sounds about 600rpm down from normal, could be a clogged rave valved too
We think the primary clutch needs new weights.
Do a collaboration with SXS Blogs they got sled's as well
Help us out by letting them know about us! We're such a small channel, it doesn't always makes sense business wise for them to collab with a small channel like us.
Cant kill a xlt if you leave the oem pipe on it. And those zl 500s are great sleds. I had a 98 zl 500
Oem expansion pipe is still on the xlt
Zl sucks
Say what lol
I heard of ZL500s reliability, I've tried one and those have alot of power.
I'd attach a 136 1 1/2 track, gear it lower and change the clutching to match. I'd set it up for heavy towing. I travel pretty far and I tend to drift towards simplicity and reliability.
@@b01tact10n nahh
I see Michigan trail stickers. Where you boys from? I'm right on and near the kalhaven trail. Southwest Michigan
Around Cadillac
All sleds have issues. I have all the brands now, ride what you like and do your maintenance
XLT. Extra Large Turd. We had a ‘97 that was in the serial number range that the crank bearings burned up at about 1700 miles
580’s we’re great. 600’s. Be careful
Good vidjéo fellas, make sure to keep the little guys hand off that pipe in the future. I melted my glove to my hand around his age...learn from my pain 🤣😂
New subscriber🤙
I tried to kill 2000 Polaris XC 700 refused to die it just lost 3 PSI in the cylinders after I was done
what a beautiful sight, I've got a 99 polaris 700 RMK that is my winter rider, just got it a couple years ago, hopefully we get some snow this year
Had a 78 jag 440 for years
xlt's/cheap mountain/water walking sleds are fast. the 3 I've owned I can cat walk them. 1 left but need 1 piston and carb boot !!!
I had a 97 xlt.....hang with anything out there today...easy
Looks like fun 😄 😀 be safe 👍
skidoo all the way but i guess you got what you got !! Skidoo is number 1 for a reason
awesome rip on the classic sleds.
If you want a sled that ripped right out of the box it has to be the 1997 ZL 440 Arctic Cat. I bought one new back in the day and it would walk all over any 600 at the time and would top out at 98 mph on a lake
In Alaska those are $2000 snowmobile’s
Roughly the same in northern Minnesota as well
The guy with a constantly broken sled doesn’t get to thumbs down anyone.
Nice video 👍
I love it 💜
Grew up on the “old” zl and indys
I seen ur f150 powerwheels build on fb marketplace and i was just curious what part of mi are u located i got a sled and i aint got nooke to ride with are u anywhere by kalkaska
Skidoo open the world of snowmobile, this would be my first choice for sure! Dont underdtand why you guyd hate it, a lot better
Where you guys live
What state are you guys in ? I am in Wisconsin and boy we got the best snow in years !
Michigan, our snow keeps on melting from the warm air coming up
@@braapaholic well look up Polk country Wisconsin but this week it will probably melt here too
Ski doo are the best sleds
I wish I had fields like that damn
Ski doo is king
Where’s the snow?
where at in mich are ya guys ? i hear dya guys say u.p and only mich people say that lol
Around Cadillac
@@braapaholic man im dumb sorry.. ive asked this to ya guys before haha.. i just remebrred lol
@@braapaholic and yea Cadillac isnt to far from me .. nice town
SKIDOO STARTED AND BUILT THE BUSINESS . HOW CAN YOU UNDER RATE THEM????
This is an old grainy video of my 1994 XLT. Stock pipe with a DG can. Always loved the sound of it! th-cam.com/video/g7tIKboqh4E/w-d-xo.html
Lmk what happens when you bend a trailing arm on the other junks besides the cat ! Your hit.. lol cats didn’t use um 💪
Y'all from Michigan
thats why i call em arctic choke. lol
If all 3 were in like new condition I'd take the artic cat without question. Mid 90's- early 2000's sledding was an awesome time in snowmobiling. I used to ride with a decent group of friends with all brands in the mix, cat dominated back then.
90s cats are junk
It's a cat literally made it 250 feet and shit box
Those are wicked deals lol You aren’t buying any of those in Canada for those numbers , especially not that bombardier, never.
Polaris Triple > all. That sound.
ski doos are the most reliable
100%i went out to start my sled up yesterday rotax 380 skidoo and it fired right up
@@theLyzhendricks i remember my 470 gave it a few primes at -20 degrees feerenhight started up curently got a 583 i got in the same bundle as the 470 also have polaris currently in process of rebuild and artic cat fixing electrical problems lol
Then 580zr cats take all them sleds to the grave and obliterate every one of them.. zl was ok but the 580s were godly to this day .
Rip!!
Also bring the track up to the top bolt hole in the tunnel youll be set at” powder special” and ride hight higher 🤘
Nice intro music boys. Lmao sad
I'm an arcticcat guy all day long. That being said the Polaris wins 1st Skidoo is 2nd and arcticcat is 3rd this video.
Artic cat pile of bolts lol
damn i consider this to be the best looking sled of all time. Cant stand the Raptor look. Ski Doo that is.
600 bucks were I am cuz they kinda run 2800 all day
the disrespect for the cat... who does this guy think he is lol
Always hated zl sleds
Talking crap about the Ski-doo while his Arctic cat was broken the whole time lol 😂 I dow’t mind enough brand of sled
Brotherly shit talking
Suski
SxS blog rip off?
way to much talking