Good and bad?, 2001 Summit 700 144"

Rprecision · Sep 29, 2014

I am looking at a 2001 Summit 700 144" as a back up / beater sled.

I am more of a AC and Polaris guy so I have no idea on these machines

The sled has around 5000 Miles and the owner doesn't have a repair maintenance history. I have no idea if any motor work has been done.

What are the pattern failures for these sleds?

Is there anything I should look out for

Were these overall pretty reliable, durable sleds?

I am buying the sled for a lower snow area. Do these have front and rear coolers ?

Thanks, I appreciate the help !

eddy · Sep 30, 2014

2001 Summit 700

Bullet proof! Ours was still tight at 6000 miles when we rebuilt the top end just out of a need to be safe. Primary clutch stays tight and does not wear out. Runs great at all elevations - no tuning necessary. Clicker 2 or 3, gas, oil, pull rope and go!
Need skis as the stockers push. Bar riser is a good idea. Aftermarket shocks for the rear if you weigh over 200 lbs will make a difference. We may be selling ours soon and it would appear someone is going to get a great deal for little money.

Rprecision · Sep 30, 2014

eddy said:
Bullet proof! Ours was still tight at 6000 miles when we rebuilt the top end just out of a need to be safe. Primary clutch stays tight and does not wear out. Runs great at all elevations - no tuning necessary. Clicker 2 or 3, gas, oil, pull rope and go!
Need skis as the stockers push. Bar riser is a good idea. Aftermarket shocks for the rear if you weigh over 200 lbs will make a difference. We may be selling ours soon and it would appear someone is going to get a great deal for little money.

Thanks for the information

Are these fuel injected ? How do they not require tuning?

I ask because I ride from 9500-13500

summit800 · Sep 30, 2014

no fuel injection, they have the altitude compensator, so if you bought it in your area. it already been jetted for a base line and will adjust from 0-10,000 ft

summit800 · Sep 30, 2014

the primary has adjustment of 200 rpm increments and will need adj as you raise in elevation to keep at your 7800 rpm for optimum performance

eddy · Sep 30, 2014

DPM

The DPM system changes the carburetor's float bowl pressure to adjust jetting. I think its sea level to 14K so you should be good! I rode ours in CO up to 12K. Granted the motor loses power at that elevation, but it still ran clean.

Rprecision · Sep 30, 2014

I appreciate the information.

I looked at the sleds which were grossly misrepresented by the owner. they were beat to ****.

I could barely get he chain case dipstick out it had so much metal in it. They would hardly idle, old gas, just crap.

That was worth a 4 hour drive.............

summit800 · Oct 1, 2014

Sorry to hear but thats usually what older used sled are like , most dont do any maintenance on them

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