Hi everyone , a Buddy's cousin just bought a 98 Mach Z with 7k on it . I have heard on here that 99 and up where real good sleds . What are the concerns with the 98's ? Is there anything major to worry about ?
Thanks
Steve
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This has been asked many times.
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On the Z, it's basically poor wire routing that can cause all sorts of funky stuff.
Take care of that and it's a solid sled.
I would suggest buying a newer style ski if I was to add anything.
Take care of that and it's a solid sled.
I would suggest buying a newer style ski if I was to add anything.
QUOTE (gaboon @ Nov 16 2009, 08:36 PM) 
On the Z, it's basically poor wire routing that can cause all sorts of funky stuff.
Take care of that and it's a solid sled.
I would suggest buying a newer style ski if I was to add anything.
Take care of that and it's a solid sled.
I would suggest buying a newer style ski if I was to add anything.
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X3.....re-route the wiring, get it out from under the motor and get it behind the airbox. Definately put a set of flex skis on at the bare minimum......also keep in mind that the 99 and newer mach's had the rev limiter and a fixed pick-up coil.....you cant adjust the timing on a 99 or newer sled unless you re-program the cdi or install an offset key in the flywheel......98 and older still had adjustable timing and did not have the rev limiter. also I know at least on the 98 mach 1, the front shocks had about 2 inches more travel....the shocks are a little softer, but have more travel.....the 99 and newer had stiffer shocks but about 2 inches less travel. its kinda like comparing apples to oranges here....some guys will tell you to steer clear of the 98's but that was 8-9 years ago...its been 6-7 years now since ANY triple mach's rolled off the showroom floor, by trying to avoid the previously mentioned quirks about the 98's, you may stumble into a BIGGER problem with a 99 or newer simply for the sake of staying away from a 98. Point is....you are likely going to have to make some form of minor repair on ANY sled of this age range......and at least most of us here know how to fix them. If its a clean sled, it could be less prone to problems than a 99 that wasn't taken care of as well. I own a 98 and knowing what I know now...or have "learned" by owning mine, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
QUOTE (gaboon @ Nov 16 2009, 09:36 PM)
On the Z, it's basically poor wire routing that can cause all sorts of funky stuff.
Take care of that and it's a solid sled.
I would suggest buying a newer style ski if I was to add anything.
Take care of that and it's a solid sled.
I would suggest buying a newer style ski if I was to add anything.
Thanks man , I'll tell him to get on that before the season .
Steve
QUOTE (XcellR8 @ Nov 16 2009, 09:46 PM)
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Thanks
Feeling a bit better for him now .
I was worried .
Steve
QUOTE (mutantmach1 @ Nov 16 2009, 10:00 PM)
X3.....re-route the wiring, get it out from under the motor and get it behind the airbox. Definately put a set of flex skis on at the bare minimum......also keep in mind that the 99 and newer mach's had the rev limiter and a fixed pick-up coil.....you cant adjust the timing on a 99 or newer sled unless you re-program the cdi or install an offset key in the flywheel......98 and older still had adjustable timing and did not have the rev limiter. also I know at least on the 98 mach 1, the front shocks had about 2 inches more travel....the shocks are a little softer, but have more travel.....the 99 and newer had stiffer shocks but about 2 inches less travel. its kinda like comparing apples to oranges here....some guys will tell you to steer clear of the 98's but that was 8-9 years ago...its been 6-7 years now since ANY triple mach's rolled off the showroom floor, by trying to avoid the previously mentioned quirks about the 98's, you may stumble into a BIGGER problem with a 99 or newer simply for the sake of staying away from a 98. Point is....you are likely going to have to make some form of minor repair on ANY sled of this age range......and at least most of us here know how to fix them. If its a clean sled, it could be less prone to problems than a 99 that wasn't taken care of as well. I own a 98 and knowing what I know now...or have "learned" by owning mine, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
Thanks guys .
I'll tell him to read the posts here and become a member !!
I told him for his first sled he made one heck of a choice !!!
Steve
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