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When buying a used snowmobile?

Posted on Feb 25, 2010 under snowmobile parts |

I’m thinking about buying a used snowmobile before winter starts, but i don’t know what to look for when it comes to parts. My friend is selling his 1991 Arctic cat formula, but i’ve had bad luck with buying used items. What do I look for on a used snowmobile, part wise, to ensure it is an alright buy?

1. Make sure it runs! Note that since it hasn’t probably started in a while, this may take several trys.
2. Make sure the throttle doesn’t stick, and make sure the breaks work fine.
3. Check for belt condition (under the hood; the belt is obviously the big ol’ belt). If it is worn, this is typical, but it will cost a tiny bit to get a new one.
3. Check if it has been raced or crashed, as this means it probably has some problems.
4. IF the sled has a non-plastic gas tank, check for any rust, sediment, ect
5. Check the track. This is very expensive to replace. If it is torn in any way, don’t get the sled unless you want to dish out some dough.
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For more, read the source :D

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One Response to “When buying a used snowmobile?”

  1. By avgoldensun on Feb 26, 2010 | Reply

    1. Make sure it runs! Note that since it hasn’t probably started in a while, this may take several trys.
    2. Make sure the throttle doesn’t stick, and make sure the breaks work fine.
    3. Check for belt condition (under the hood; the belt is obviously the big ol’ belt). If it is worn, this is typical, but it will cost a tiny bit to get a new one.
    3. Check if it has been raced or crashed, as this means it probably has some problems.
    4. IF the sled has a non-plastic gas tank, check for any rust, sediment, ect
    5. Check the track. This is very expensive to replace. If it is torn in any way, don’t get the sled unless you want to dish out some dough.
    ]
    For more, read the source :D
    References :
    http://users.metro2000.net/~rmmc/usedguide.html#1

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