Best mods for zx 700

Manbear · Dec 16, 2013

Alright I'm new to the sled mod thing. I have a 2000 skidoo zx 700 stretched to a 151 is all stock besides risers,scratchers, and can. What are the best and easy mods to make this sled run to its best. Clutching, chassis mods, ect. Thanks

jheitzman · Dec 16, 2013

O where to start...

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The bar riser is a great mod already. On all my zx's i pulled the stock radius rods off the front end and made my own with swiveling ball joint ends (eyelet type). These free up the front suspension tremendously! Take out the sway bar in the front if not done already too, way easier for sidehilling. Upgrade the front skis to pilot 6.9s or simmons dual carbides for better flotation and handling. Could upgrade front shocks to HPGs. I reworked my top shock mounts to raise the front of the sled 1.5" to keep it from plowing in the deep pow. The running boards need bigger holes punched in them to avoid buildup. I also rolled mine out and put newer REV chasis edges on them for better traction and more foot room. Also installed Gold finger lefty throttles. Im sure im forgetting a lot! 700s are tough motors. maybe install some boyeson ragecages or v force 3 reeds for performance. Have fun and God Bless!

Josh

Redsledhead · Dec 16, 2013

jheitzman said:
O where to start... !

The bar riser is a great mod already. On all my zx's i pulled the stock radius rods off the front end and made my own with swiveling ball joint ends (eyelet type). These free up the front suspension tremendously! Take out the sway bar in the front if not done already too, way easier for sidehilling. Upgrade the front skis to pilot 6.9s or simmons dual carbides for better flotation and handling. Could upgrade front shocks to HPGs. I reworked my top shock mounts to raise the front of the sled 1.5" to keep it from plowing in the deep pow. The running boards need bigger holes punched in them to avoid buildup. I also rolled mine out and put newer REV chasis edges on them for better traction and more foot room. Also installed Gold finger lefty throttles. Im sure im forgetting a lot! 700s are tough motors. maybe install some boyeson ragecages or v force 3 reeds for performance. Have fun and God Bless!

Josh

Any pictures of the radius rod you made?

jheitzman · Dec 17, 2013

We'll see if this works.

Josh

Manbear · Dec 17, 2013

Alright Awesome. whats a good track length for one of these? i have a 151 under it now but i feel like it needs to be longer.. I forgot i put the better board inserts in and a lh throttle on. how did you raise your front end up 1.5"? how much is the hpg shock upgrade? Thanks

hgdoo · Dec 18, 2013

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jheitzman · Dec 18, 2013

Here's a pic of the top shock bracket. I basically cut the stock bracket in half and swapped top half with bottom half and re welded. I bolted it to a stock bracket while welding to keep the holes in line.

Josh

jheitzman · Dec 18, 2013

151" track is a good length for the 700's horsepower.

Manbear · Dec 19, 2013

Alright awesome!! thanks alot man really appreciate it. i really like the look of long tunnel but love my zx. what could i do? i also wanna stick a 154 under it. what all do i have to do? any suggestions? and a big wheel kit?

jheitzman · Dec 21, 2013

The right big wheel kit could easily burn up the extra 3" of track. I'm not sure who to contact on it though.

Josh

Manbear · Dec 22, 2013

Alright awesome thanks alot!

bigjb · Dec 22, 2013

Manbear said:
Alright awesome!! thanks alot man really appreciate it. i really like the look of long tunnel but love my zx. what could i do? i also wanna stick a 154 under it. what all do i have to do? any suggestions? and a big wheel kit?

You would have to change drivers from the 2.5" pitch to a 2.8" pitch that the 154 has. Also you may have to roll the chain case to fit the taller lugs of the 154. I had a lot done to my 01 800 and loved that sled, but it doesn't compare to these newer ones. Save your money, ride this 700 into the ground and then look for a newer ride. Best bet it to get it clutched good and drop as much weight as possible.

Manbear · Jan 2, 2014

Alright. yea sounds like to much work lol thanks guys

akrider99707 · Jan 3, 2014

jheitzman said:
O where to start... !

The running boards need bigger holes punched in them to avoid buildup. I also rolled mine out and put newer REV chasis edges on them for better traction and more foot room.
Josh

Will you explain more of what you did to your boards? Maybe some pics as well? Especially if you had some in progress pics of the work?

Reeb · Jan 3, 2014

A higher seat saves your knees. A great add-on to compliment the risers.
The hood weighs a ton, find an aftermarket hood, ditch the speedo(if it has one).
Skis are a big benefit too. I was always prone to go with Simmons on the ZX's. Just liked em more than anything else. Altho I sold tons of Pilot 6.9's to folks and they loved them too.
Clutch it, and gear it. Buy a kit from someone reputable and that knows your area, snow conditions, etc. RoosterBuilt is a deadly name when it comes to set-ups. Search for him on here.(Stick with guys that live in the West, for your best bet. I'm sure others have stumbled on set-ups, but you're more likely to get a bulletproof setup from someone out West)
And maintenance! Make sure bearings and bushings aren't about to ruin a day of sledding for you!

Manbear · Jan 5, 2014

jheitzman said:
Here's a pic of the top shock bracket. I basically cut the stock bracket in half and swapped top half with bottom half and re welded. I bolted it to a stock bracket while welding to keep the holes in line.

Josh

What did you build Ur mounts out of?

jheitzman · Jan 6, 2014

Here's a shot of the boards. I used a channel lock pliers and vice grips to evenly unroll the factory boards. Then Got rev(I think) edges from dealer and cut the rolled out board to match the new edge. Pop rivet in place.

Josh

jheitzman · Jan 6, 2014

Top shock brackets are the same ones just cut and re welded.

Josh

jheitzman · Jan 6, 2014

A pic of the bottom of the board.

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