I ride a 2007 MachZX with 10,000 miles on it. Absolutely love this machine. If you treat them well they will treat you well. They were so ahead of their time. They will still run with almost anything built today.
They are amazing sleds if you know and understand all of their nuances. You are right they were way ahead for their time and most techs were not properly trained or prepared to work on them.
I really enjoyed watching your videos. Your knowledge is incredible ,it made me wonder though. Would you by any chance know the production numbers for the 2007 spring order MachZX? I would be interested in production numbers for all years if you know them. I did read somewhere that there was 800 millennium Mach Zs made not sure if that’s accurate or not. And I believe the 05 MachZ is the highest production year? Thanks again and keep the videos coming.
The BRP museum should be able to tell you the production numbers of the 07’ ZX. There were 800 Millennium Mach Z’s made. 400 for Ca and 400 for the US. One digit difference in the model number and the CA versions odometers were in KM and the US were in MPH. Although I don’t know for sure the highest production year Mach Z was either 1998 or 2005. The 05’s there will likely be fewer survive/exist because of so many being parted out after engine failures.
Hey there. I just stumbled on this video. I have recently acquired serial number 4, also a 2005 prototype. I am in the process of restoring this sled as it’s been sitting in a field for years and full of mice. It was pre mechanical fuel pump as well. It only had the 1 HP pump in the tank. I’m looking at installing a fuel pressure gauge as well. Do you have the list of parts and any pics of how and where to mount the gauge? Thanks, love the video.
Yes, autometer atm3312 gauge, atm2121 gauge mounting cup. A 2’ stainless fuel line with no 4an female ends on both, 4an male run T, 2 of 4an female to 1/4” hose barb push lock fittings and 2 eyelet solderless connectors to hook up the backlight on the pressure gauge to the backlight on the fuel gauge.
They were definitely not for anyone. Like I told someone earlier today. I would love to own a new one today knowing what I know now. I really think the longevity and reliability could be greatly increased
Back in 05 my new Mxzx800 ptec would outrun my buddy’s 05 Mach Z top speed. The following year he bought an 06 and it was a different sled, would walk me without a problem.
A lot of the 05’s were underachievers out of the box. With a few grams of pin weight in the primary they were rocket ships. Definitely under clutched out of the box in 05
Lots of great info. Good story too. Now I want one!
As long as it’s for a static display! lol! Otherwise I would NEVER suggest owning one!!😂
Awsome knowledge ! Thank you for sharing with us.
My pleasure!
I ride a 2007 MachZX with 10,000 miles on it. Absolutely love this machine. If you treat them well they will treat you well. They were so ahead of their time. They will still run with almost anything built today.
They are amazing sleds if you know and understand all of their nuances. You are right they were way ahead for their time and most techs were not properly trained or prepared to work on them.
I really enjoyed watching your videos. Your knowledge is incredible ,it made me wonder though. Would you by any chance know the production numbers for the 2007 spring order MachZX? I would be interested in production numbers for all years if you know them. I did read somewhere that there was 800 millennium Mach Zs made not sure if that’s accurate or not. And I believe the 05 MachZ is the highest production year? Thanks again and keep the videos coming.
The BRP museum should be able to tell you the production numbers of the 07’ ZX.
There were 800 Millennium Mach Z’s made. 400 for Ca and 400 for the US. One digit difference in the model number and the CA versions odometers were in KM and the US were in MPH.
Although I don’t know for sure the highest production year Mach Z was either 1998 or 2005. The 05’s there will likely be fewer survive/exist because of so many being parted out after engine failures.
Seems like another example of Ski Doo's pre production engines being a lot more dependable than what eventually made it to production.
I prefer to refer to it as the “Joe Consumer” could wreak and anvil with a hammer theory lol!
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Another good one, Thanks,
You bet!
Awesome video. Great info on the Mach Z. Love these sleds, had one for a little while, of course it blew up and broke the case.
Unfortunately a very normal occurrence for these sleds
Hey there. I just stumbled on this video. I have recently acquired serial number 4, also a 2005 prototype. I am in the process of restoring this sled as it’s been sitting in a field for years and full of mice. It was pre mechanical fuel pump as well. It only had the 1 HP pump in the tank. I’m looking at installing a fuel pressure gauge as well. Do you have the list of parts and any pics of how and where to mount the gauge? Thanks, love the video.
Yes, autometer atm3312 gauge, atm2121 gauge mounting cup. A 2’ stainless fuel line with no 4an female ends on both, 4an male run T, 2 of 4an female to 1/4” hose barb push lock fittings and 2 eyelet solderless connectors to hook up the backlight on the pressure gauge to the backlight on the fuel gauge.
@@skidoojunky6230 thank you sir. I think I see you put the gauge on the side of the pod.
Great info on the '05 Mach Z! Thanks for another great video!
Glad you enjoyed!
I had one of these and it was a pile of crap !!!
They were definitely not for anyone. Like I told someone earlier today. I would love to own a new one today knowing what I know now. I really think the longevity and reliability could be greatly increased
Back in 05 my new Mxzx800 ptec would outrun my buddy’s 05 Mach Z top speed. The following year he bought an 06 and it was a different sled, would walk me without a problem.
A lot of the 05’s were underachievers out of the box. With a few grams of pin weight in the primary they were rocket ships. Definitely under clutched out of the box in 05
those machs were garbage 5000k kaboom
If you listen I agree and say they are 3500 mile engines at best. Very unfortunate because they are so cool.
@@skidoojunky6230 they also were not cool handled and rode like shit
Sounds like every Cat or Polaris I owned of that Era, 5,000km seemed to be normal