ZRT 600 triple been sitting for years will it run?

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  • čas přidán 4. 01. 2022
  • a buddy of mine brought his old sled over to see if we could get her goin...she's been sitting out for a few years and all the mice and squirrels have been using it as the local hangout by the looks of it lol. hopefully with a little luck and a few beers we can get this old girl fired up!
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  • @brandonlove9475
    @brandonlove9475 Před 2 lety +23

    A guy can't argue with the sound of a triple! Running mint or not, they ping so nice

  • @fc3sboy1
    @fc3sboy1 Před 2 lety +17

    Nothing on the snow sounds as beautiful as a triple triple. Sad the industry went 4 stroke

    • @chriskryder2994
      @chriskryder2994 Před 2 lety

      I know the sound well. Late at night you can here them screaming. Unfortunately the locals also heard it. Michigan has noise ordinance dont bring a piped or canned sled dnr will bust you

    • @Turles811
      @Turles811 Před 9 měsíci

      4 stroke sleds are not As bad as ppl say they are in mean there more reliable but I do love 2 strokes I'm just thinking with reason that YES 4 stroke snowmobiles are more reliable and they actually can be fucking fast proven in the shootout video and my 2004 rx1 1000 4 cyl dose a solid 120mph tops and that's a bone stock sled 4 strokes aren't bad there just more for trails because there heavy...but I think ANY Sled can be amazing with a little love and care

    • @Edit_demon1
      @Edit_demon1 Před 5 měsíci

      Articat makes 2 strokes still

  • @greatalaska6429
    @greatalaska6429 Před 2 lety +11

    My old man bought a 900 thundercat in 96 and had it bored over to 1107 was 220hp on av gas. When he passed away it sat for 12 years. I picked it up last winter, pulled it apart boots on the carbs were rottin. It has 1008 miles like brand new, need to get the stainless water pump shaft to get her goin. Cant wait to hear the old triple scream again.

    • @alexhoyer4315
      @alexhoyer4315 Před 2 lety +2

      Send mike miller a message on face book he has water pump rebuild kits

  • @billyb.9878
    @billyb.9878 Před 2 lety +4

    Dude you are one hell of a sled junkie. And good at it. I'm going to enjoy, while it's still snowy in MI. And then see ya next winter.

  • @davebabbitt2432
    @davebabbitt2432 Před 2 lety +13

    Just found this channel last week. What a gem! That voice and laugh of Pete’s is so unique that I can’t stop watching. The wit, wisdom, skill , willingness to tackle literally anything with a smile, and quality video work keep me searching out more vids every day. Keep me laughin’ and learnin’ Pete!

  • @timsolis4706
    @timsolis4706 Před 9 měsíci +3

    You really enjoy helping people!! Love this channel.

  • @timothy2431
    @timothy2431 Před rokem +2

    I had a zrt 800 when I lived in Michigan, sold her when I moved to NC, god I miss that rocket sled.....

  • @Z-Bart
    @Z-Bart Před 5 měsíci +1

    I always loved the sound of a triple.

  • @dave74100
    @dave74100 Před 2 lety +5

    Can't beat the sound of a trip. I have a 700 srx and let me tell you! She sings in the woods!

  • @tooez90
    @tooez90 Před 2 lety +7

    Great video...I had one back in the day...most most versatile sled ever...fast enough for a lake run but light enough to ditch bang...enjoy

  • @homegrownshow
    @homegrownshow Před 2 lety +1

    Just bought my first sled ever. A 96 ZRT600 and goodness were in NB. Wishing for snow!!

  • @clarkallen4541
    @clarkallen4541 Před 2 lety +2

    I don’t know shit about snow machines or 2 stroke engines but ffs that thing was trashed and I damn near cheered when she burped over. Nothing is ever dead it seems. Thanks for the video…subscribed.

  • @GASSmallEngine
    @GASSmallEngine Před 2 lety +2

    Btw folks. See that groove on the pull start assembly.. when u break the rope and need to rewind the spring...you seat the rope in that groove and u can rewind with the rope still on.

  • @exlonghauler
    @exlonghauler Před rokem +2

    That flexible handle 1/4 drive tool is awesome !! I learn something every day !!

  • @electronicedge4158
    @electronicedge4158 Před 2 lety +7

    Love the vid, maybe I just got a gem but my 2000 zrt 600 is bulletproof, I've had it 5 years and my buddy's dad before me from New 8000 original miles and has 95 pounds in each cylinder 🤣

    • @electronicedge4158
      @electronicedge4158 Před 2 lety +2

      @Alex Fracyon no you are right it should be around 145 psi per cylinder, I just meant that for a 22 year old sled that has never been rebuilt its very impressive. And believe me I beat the snot out of it hah, she'll be getting a rebuild this fall. She earned it

  • @davethrottle8433
    @davethrottle8433 Před 7 měsíci

    My new favourite channel. Almost snarfed beer out my nose a couple times!

  • @cm5838
    @cm5838 Před rokem +2

    Rode a thunder cat 1000 for a while, loved that triple, little heavy on the front end but worked to my advantage on the hill climb. I’m too old and fat to ride like that anymore

  • @mikewilber725
    @mikewilber725 Před 2 lety +7

    Great sleds, I've got a 96 that's been sitting for 6 years. I also got motor and parts from my zrt 800. Upgraded to 2004 zr 900 that is now for sale for local pick-up here in Michigan. Needs a belt and shocks rebuilt 2500 or best

  • @bestbrother97
    @bestbrother97 Před 2 lety +4

    I got a 96 ZRT 600 for free from a friend when I was in high school. It needed some work. It was the only snowmobile I have ever ridden. They are pretty fast when they are running good. I got mine up to 90 MPH before I chickened out.

  • @eugenebaroni1298
    @eugenebaroni1298 Před 2 lety +5

    Enjoy all your videos. Cool sled keep up the good work 👍.

  • @joelaichner3025
    @joelaichner3025 Před rokem

    Had a 99 thundercat , ported , clutched , air box , 240 picks , 8 miles to the gallon , sold it , but not before I ran out of gas way out there ! Trak phone saved me from freezing to death that night

  • @7MPhonemicEnglish
    @7MPhonemicEnglish Před rokem +1

    I remember seeing this sled in mags when I was young and thinking that snowmobiles couldn't get better.

  • @joelaichner3025
    @joelaichner3025 Před rokem

    I have to admit ? Your a pretty sharp guy , plus you build from scratch , fabricator , I did complete restorations on cars for a living , helped out a fellow builder for a few months before Autorama in 2001 , took him a few years , but he build a beautiful rod , all aluminum , but the frame , from piles & sheets of metal , loud as hell on the fab side of his building , hammers are machines that hammer , thumpin ! Ford gave him a motor , tremec gave him a transmission , some other company gave him a all chromed independent rear end , and it was parked at the Ford display , he could fab ! No paint , no clear , just pure aluminum body , no roof , perfect ! He impressed me too ,

  • @b01tact10n
    @b01tact10n Před rokem +3

    Darn fun to learn, that is one awesome sled. My cousin Carl had an EXT 600 triple with pipes and had ZRT Logo on the engine. That's an awesome sounding sled!

  • @prestynrose8189
    @prestynrose8189 Před 2 lety +6

    never rev a sled without a belt it could go wild and crazy i seen it happen

  • @jessicastroop5623
    @jessicastroop5623 Před 2 lety +2

    You know every year when your out on the trails and find that molten pile where a sled just cavitated.. makes me think of these fellas

  • @skysthelimit866
    @skysthelimit866 Před 2 lety +1

    I had a 96 ZRT 600 that would pick on a few 800cc sleds. Of course it wasnt as fast off the line but it'd reel them on the top end. I miss that sled but my body doesnt miss it, it was a heavy pig lol
    Thanks for bringing back some memories of the nasty sound of one.

  • @TuckFinn831
    @TuckFinn831 Před 2 lety +4

    I thought the broom was on purpose because of the studs.. I was like.. "Brilliant!" hahaha
    But check this out.. i just bought a 96 ZRT today with 1900 miles on it for $600!.. It had no spark but we fixed it by bypassing the tether.. BOOM!! But hey.. I'm a professional Minnesotan so we got 'er rippin' in no time, donchyaknow
    You guys are a riot. Rock on with your socks on

  • @waynepfeifer6964
    @waynepfeifer6964 Před 2 lety +2

    just got zrt 600 from a buddy (free) good bud has not ran for bunch o years" cables are froze up havent pulled cord yet gas cap float rusted i'll clean tank soak cables check carbs and cylinders over weekend and cross fingers it runs. any suggestions welcome iv messed around with bikes 'quads but never a sled

  • @ovey99
    @ovey99 Před rokem +1

    just found this channel i live in the states now but grew up in canada up aournd Gravenhurst makes me home sick

  • @sendit1158
    @sendit1158 Před rokem +1

    Gawd I remember when these came out in 96 i was 20 years old, my buddy bought 1 new and she was a rocket i cant believe these are old sleds already lol, i quess im getting old as well lol

  • @coryernewein
    @coryernewein Před 2 lety +2

    Hockey stick in the clutch is a great tool to break em free along with a healthy dose of something slimey lol

  • @terancestevens5922
    @terancestevens5922 Před 2 lety +4

    Sounds great love those old triples

  • @tr4415
    @tr4415 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm up here in Flint Michigan ... gotta 97 Polaris Indy Storm 800 Triple ... 2300 MI... pretty good shape always kept indoors ... all three cylinders make 100 PSI under compression test ... all three dead on 100 ... so that 120 PSI .. you have there can't be all bad ..

  • @K.J.Ray421
    @K.J.Ray421 Před rokem +2

    The ZRT 600's were hit or miss when it came to fouling plugs. I've seen both: A sled that will idle just fine, run 5-10 mph in the woods or 100 down the road and never need a plug change. OR A sled that must only idle long enough to warm it up, can't go slow for longer than a minute or two, and is only good for riding roads or straight and wide groomed trails.

  • @wolfe5937
    @wolfe5937 Před 2 lety +4

    i had a zrt 600 was a great sled very dependable

  • @coryernewein
    @coryernewein Před 2 lety +3

    I had a tear in my carb boot and toasted the rings on the PTO side. It sat around for 5 years and the crankcase looked every bit as bad. I gave it the oil bath treatment for a couple days and close to 2000 miles later (9700 miles total) it still runs like a top.
    Can't wait to see how the old cat fares🤞

  • @WilliamRudolph-wd4vi
    @WilliamRudolph-wd4vi Před 6 měsíci +1

    That was my first thought to clean the airbox out , before pulling it, learned from Experience. 😢

  • @gregchapdelaine4889
    @gregchapdelaine4889 Před 2 lety +2

    Also, hose pliers for exhaust springs is brilliant!

  • @TRON-NOWAK
    @TRON-NOWAK Před 2 lety +3

    fuck love this. buddy is just laughing with this amazing humor, love it, letsss goooo

  • @shawnrae4022
    @shawnrae4022 Před rokem +1

    She’s been sittin’ in tha rhubarb for a little while…😅😂😂

  • @J_D_B4379
    @J_D_B4379 Před rokem +2

    I had a 96 that was fast as hell when it ran.

  • @chrisssmallengines7163
    @chrisssmallengines7163 Před 2 lety +2

    Good video , Love your sense of humor, want to see more .

  • @dillonmckay3569
    @dillonmckay3569 Před 2 lety +4

    Keep up the good work.
    Love the videos. And the knowledge.

  • @rumple4skin140
    @rumple4skin140 Před 2 lety +2

    Sitting in the rhubarb lmao, 🤣 wonder wand, lol hey you know my buddy Joel? Hahaha

  • @sergebasque8460
    @sergebasque8460 Před rokem +1

    I’am having a good laugh every time you do your content,great job my boy .🇨🇦👍💪😉🍺

  • @32degreesretarded62
    @32degreesretarded62 Před 2 lety +5

    Love these sleds. Ive got a 96 model my Pa bought brand new in the fall of 95. Not a quality sled by any means but they sound awesome and rip really good even by modern standards. Glad to see ya bringing one back from the dead.

  • @jimrobidoux8286
    @jimrobidoux8286 Před 2 lety +1

    I used to have a zrt600 awesome machine

  • @chriskryder2994
    @chriskryder2994 Před 2 lety +2

    I loved my 97 at everything but technical hillclimbing where in and out of powerband. Still a awsome cart motor

  • @markgrafstrom1704
    @markgrafstrom1704 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Yep those float pins can't take a joke...I broke one and had to wait on a new carb! Happy happy

  • @michaelotten2724
    @michaelotten2724 Před rokem +1

    "Stiffer than a teenager with a sears catalog"

  • @MikeSmith-sg4wu
    @MikeSmith-sg4wu Před 2 lety +1

    Boy I would love to come check out all the stuff you got out there

  • @roger7943
    @roger7943 Před 2 lety +6

    Make sure the fuel pickup line in the tank is ok too!

    • @kylewright9511
      @kylewright9511 Před 2 lety

      that’s what was wrong with my ext580, clogged line was causing it to only run for 10 mins at a time

  • @LSDdreams808
    @LSDdreams808 Před 2 lety +3

    This channel is amazing

  • @rosstrainssportscarracinga8024

    I bought a 2005 F6 Firecat, I love it!

  • @Hockeyfan9884
    @Hockeyfan9884 Před 2 lety +3

    At times , i feel like giving my 1997 Thunder Cat 900 a ring for my good judgement and the reliability of my cat.

    • @Syntax73
      @Syntax73 Před 2 lety +1

      reliability? glad youve had good luck

    • @Hockeyfan9884
      @Hockeyfan9884 Před rokem +1

      @@Syntax73 Thanks. My 1997 Thunder Cat is Awesome.

  • @jcoopdo
    @jcoopdo Před 2 lety +4

    I remember running an xlt when these came out. And i remember hearing how much better artic triples sounded over polaris triples. Those zrts just sounded greasy as all hell.

  • @jessicastroop5623
    @jessicastroop5623 Před 2 lety +2

    New Channel name ... Canucks french fried fukkery and one liner wonders aaeehh..laugh my ass of at you fellas keep em coming

  • @jingles7565
    @jingles7565 Před 2 lety +1

    Lol you guys are funny thank you and god bless

  • @regal105
    @regal105 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I got an ext 600, had a zrt love the old tripples

  • @patrickspragg4511
    @patrickspragg4511 Před rokem +1

    Just found this channel love it

  • @MoneyGrip70
    @MoneyGrip70 Před rokem +1

    Smmmmoke on the gravel
    Fire in the driveway ....
    Deep Purple up north

  • @davidnielson1960
    @davidnielson1960 Před 2 lety +4

    Happy new year to you

  • @ralphbruno8611
    @ralphbruno8611 Před 7 měsíci

    there was prolly nothing wrong with the fuel pump out side seals yea maybe when they run goofy like that the center seal is bad on the crank i did all the same moves on a 900 in a yamaha dealership yrs ago wasted a hootful of money 😢you guys are awesome you make me smile also im new to your channel love it... ralph from brandon vermont . love to hang with ya after 2 beers lol petes hurlarious😂❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @lobackoutdoors.4399
    @lobackoutdoors.4399 Před 2 lety +2

    Lol I live this guy!😂

  • @corywilliams1698
    @corywilliams1698 Před rokem +2

    That triple sounds mean.

  • @Hockeyfan9884
    @Hockeyfan9884 Před rokem +1

    She dangles ,,, git er go'in

  • @rotax700
    @rotax700 Před 2 lety +2

    Don't pull the sled by the ski loops. It will throw off the alignment of the skis majorly. I have made that mistake myself so I know it to be true lol

  • @williamedwards7315
    @williamedwards7315 Před 2 lety +3

    I hope you still have the Zed RT going currently I'm riding a x ale t

  • @ericking9767
    @ericking9767 Před rokem +1

    Great content

  • @Mopar-Pioneer
    @Mopar-Pioneer Před 2 lety +1

    Curious as to where you guys are. Left home in ontario in 1970, hot rig back then was Ski Doo TNT 440

  • @darrenmccullough2180
    @darrenmccullough2180 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'm gonna watch your videos for the comedic content. LOL

  • @hodgebone1
    @hodgebone1 Před 2 lety +7

    good ol brakeclean to dry out the cylinders, been sitting for years rev the shit out of it cold start, bud light. yep sounds like me hahaha thats awesome you got it running again! subscribed!!! seen a couple of your videos over the past few days. pretty awesome

  • @Hockeyfan9884
    @Hockeyfan9884 Před 2 lety +3

    Great vid man, i appreciate it indeed.

  • @bradleycramer612
    @bradleycramer612 Před 2 lety +1

    I don't know if you do it or not but I would run the mixture of the oil and gas I'd run that oil mixture a little higher for that first tank that might help with the lower end a little bit if there's help for it lol

  • @famousmoon
    @famousmoon Před 2 lety +1

    I use that stuff if I ever gotta grab a tank from the scrap yard works great for sealing the gas tanks, tryed several things with no real success intell I ran across the seal all

  • @ehguy3628
    @ehguy3628 Před 2 lety

    Good times guys!

  • @allied1394
    @allied1394 Před 2 lety

    I had an Polaris 600 triple that sled was quick those attic cars were fast as well

  • @vinjane3526
    @vinjane3526 Před 2 lety +5

    Hey do you have toques or hats for sale? With the dirty hands logo? I’d buy one!!

    • @rednecksdirtyhands
      @rednecksdirtyhands  Před 2 lety

      we had some merch made up just to see how they'd look...we will be getting some more and they will be available to buy soon! thanks for the support ! 🍻

  • @jordangryg5442
    @jordangryg5442 Před rokem

    hey man love the videos still watching them every day lol. even when im at work i let them play at home haha. quick question how close are you to Port Loring , or North Bay ? future projects !

  • @dougjones1566
    @dougjones1566 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Good video Pete

  • @user-cp8sj9lw6w
    @user-cp8sj9lw6w Před 4 měsíci

    Love triples

  • @redbarn7968
    @redbarn7968 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey. Great vid!

  • @timp3035
    @timp3035 Před 2 lety +1

    Good Stuff !! I Subscribed !!

  • @allensnook7760
    @allensnook7760 Před rokem

    I always say when in doubt pull out the clicky clack.then replace the pump if it runs!!snooky

  • @gregchapdelaine4889
    @gregchapdelaine4889 Před 2 lety +2

    This channel is the Vice Grip Garage for sled heads! Love these videos!

  • @toddgolling5760
    @toddgolling5760 Před 2 lety +1

    that looks like a fun yard to do will it starts

  • @TT-hi1qv
    @TT-hi1qv Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi I’m new to your channel to ! You guys are Hot Shits! very entertaining love the beers and laughter!!

  • @matthewbredesen626
    @matthewbredesen626 Před 2 lety

    Ok so I watched your video and I've been looking to get a new sled for riding to I can keep up with my buddy. If you have anything give me a heads up.

  • @kevinbushey1879
    @kevinbushey1879 Před rokem +1

    Should’ve put some JB Weld on it that stuff works great better than that seal all

  • @1969tss
    @1969tss Před 7 měsíci

    I’m curious if the crank went out on this sled? There was a lot of water in it

  • @jamesrobidoux2825
    @jamesrobidoux2825 Před rokem +2

    I had the same self mine was a 1998 my top speed on grass was 94 in 660 ft it run pretty good

  • @jessicastroop5623
    @jessicastroop5623 Před 2 lety +1

    No drain plugs on cases ¿

  • @heatmoon
    @heatmoon Před 5 měsíci

    Number 1 diesel take any power away? Number 1 diesel sapped some power from our winter tractor a 100hp agco, moving bales blowing snow and hauling cut wood. tractors seemed to use more fuel too. Not tested theories you find downside?

  • @aaronbryant8315
    @aaronbryant8315 Před 2 lety +1

    Why’d he stop using it?

  • @davidking8909
    @davidking8909 Před rokem +1

    Engine probably had ice in it.

  • @michaelhastie7324
    @michaelhastie7324 Před rokem

    Peter: Do you have any sleds for sale? I found you on CZcams yesterday and really enjoy your video clips. Keep on doing what you're doing Eh!

  • @thunderroad7289
    @thunderroad7289 Před 2 lety +1

    Never understood why people leave there snowmobiles outside and uncovered.

  • @michaelhastie7324
    @michaelhastie7324 Před rokem

    PS. Pete ; does that Bud Lite taste like beer or water?

  • @mikebot6811
    @mikebot6811 Před 2 lety +2

    I belive that one theres a 97?