2000 ZR440 question

[Jordyn Kaufer]

I'm looking at buying a 2000 ZR440. The only problem with it is that the guy said it idles fine but then bogs when you hit the throttle. My question is, is this going to be a major problem to fix or somewhat simple... I don't know that much about sleds engines and jetting. Or how much do you think it'd cost to have it looked at and fixed?

Thanks

(I'd buy it for $1350)

[Esox_Magnum]

Could be as simple as a dirty carb or as major as a scored piston. I think I would keep looking. I missed a deal today 2003 600 classic for under $2K

[Surface Tension]

I'd walk away from it.

[hydro]

That was/is a race sled and could need lots of hidden work. Unless that is what you are looking for and you are able and willing to work on it you may want to find something else.

If the engine was run with dirty carbs, the cylinders could be scored and need to be replaced, and the front/rear shocks will need to be rebuilt for sure. On the plus side, those ZR 440's were a great ditch banging sled!

[Surface Tension]

I'm looking at buying a 2000 ZR440. The only problem with it is that the guy said it idles fine but then bogs when you hit the throttle. My question is, is this going to be a major problem to fix or somewhat simple... I don't know that much about sleds engines and jetting. Or how much do you think it'd cost to have it looked at and fixed?

Thanks

(I'd buy it for $1350)

If its an easy fix then that should be fixed before its sold.

Since it isn't that tells me the owner either doesn't know anything about sleds or he knows its time to dump it.

The bog could be anything thing from a fouled plug, scored piston or bad crank seal. Or it could be electrical.

If the sled was in very good condition and maintained, then I'd might consider checking further as to why it has a bog by checking the plugs and while I'm at it a compression test. Thing is the price isn't low enough for me to consider taking any kind of risk and that is assuming the sled is in very good shape. Since your new to sleds, walk away. If its an easy fix let the seller fix it then you can consider buying it. Find one in great shape that runs like it should.

[ChuckN]

If this is your first sled, I would walk away. Find something less modified and finicky as the ZR440. I've had a ZL440, great sled and excellent runner.

Bogs at low speeds could be carb issues, clutching, engine...can be a headache to find and repair. I'd look more at clutching with a take-off issue.

These sleds can be absolute money pits if you don't know mechanics.

[IceKing72]

There are two plastic spacers on the throttle handle where the pin connects the handle to the handlebars. If one of those spacers is wore out it will bog because the snowmobile thinks the throttle is stuck.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

If you don't know a ton about sleds, absolutely, positively stay away from a ZR440. I owned quite a few of them, and the 2000 was one of the bad years. RUN to a consumer oriented snowmobile.