The BEST Era of Snowmobiles, The 90’s Triple’s!

[@jeffr4110]

Nothing will ever sound as good as a triple ever again

[@CatzAzz]

If you're looking for triple triples the 98 Yamaha SRX 600 or 700. If you're just looking for a 6 or 700 triple long track the 97 or 98 mountain max is a good choice. I don't think you could go wrong with any of them. However if you could find a long track SRX which are triple triples I think you would be impressed. Not only do they rip but they sound amazing, they have their own distinctive roar.

[@robertmayer2071]

yes i have a 200 srx 700 136

[@EricMacNichol]

@@CatzAzz I. Don't do long tracks or 2 up snowmobiles. I've just never been into them.

[@TheMidwestPatriot]

And the Yamaha’s are the only ones that will hold together longer than 2000 miles😂

[@jd15136]

The yamaha srx would dominate

[@NEILSMITH-n4v]

the sound of the echo from a KM away while it is snowing. triple with stingers.

[@Ironmountain81]

I remember the triple/triple days, what a great time. I had zrts,had buddys that had xlt and xcr,f3 and srx.i can say this stock out of the box the cat,doo and yammy were close l, it was back n forth.the polaris triple was never close.my good buddy had an xlt and put slp pipes on…i believe those pipes added 15-20hp to the 600 polaris triple.now that helped get in the game with the rest.after that.we all started doing stuff to our sleds.friendly competition drag races n such.what a time

[@robertmayer2071]

you are correct back in the mid 90s the triple pipe sleds were so cool the sound and the power and the suspensions were getting much better it was a great time to be involved in snowmobiling my first trip was a 97 zrt 600 i really liked that sled

[@Tim.1113]

I had a 93’ XLT and it definitely didn’t win drag races. I put over 10,000 miles on it in four years and sold it. I heard it finally blew up around 14k miles. Reliable as hell since it only had like sixty horsepower.

[@guyordorff8355]

That formula looks super clean and beautiful

[@joejenne3633]

Love the greasy triple...ski doo 😍

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I’m a skidoo guy. Always have been. I love the formula series. They handle well, have tons of power and are just awesome.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

They are ugly tanks😂

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

@@MidnightPolaris800 not as ugly as the 70’s and 80’s Polaris and Arctic cats.

[@11x]

​@@MidnightPolaris800Fast tanks, you can't change the drag, oval race results from the late 90' they dominated

[@MidnightPolaris800]

@@IowaBudgetRCBashers yeah ok 😂👍

[@tomkarau]

​@@IowaBudgetRCBashersI think the '79 Polaris TX 440 had the coolest looking hood ever produced.. but I'm so old that I'm damn near dead.. 😂😂😂

[@stevenrobinson2381]

DUDE. Any SkiDoo didn't come alive until the late 90's & SC10 chassis. I know-I had a 94 Grand Touring 580-SC7-that thing was a BEAST-heavy as all get out-but Lordy the POWER-with my backside on it & the now Ex on t he back-better than a Buck 10 on Lake Tomahawk WI-and she still had more to give. Fast forward to the Fall of 2000-stumbled upon a dealership in Madison WI that dealt with new non current machines. Damn near bought a Formula 670-1998 do believe-but instead bought a 2000 ZR500EFI for me & a Z370 sled for the ex. That ZR was FAST. Pipey as well. Start 1st pull every single time-even at -25F. And had the chassis to handle it as well.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Snowmobiling was HUGE around here in the 90’s, the ditches were immediately covered in tracks as soon as any snow fell and it was common to see packs of 50 sleds or more at any given time. Now a days you just don’t see that anymore, I’ve seen 1 sled out riding this year so far….and it was an old Indy.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

That’s crazy how much things have changed!

[@skylermummert24]

Same here, grew up in Iowa the ditches were like highways for sleds now like you said you’ll see maybe a track or two in the ditch. Might be because a lot of folks are going mtn sleds and riding

[@zoomer3163]

awesome, you describe them just as I remember them had an XLT loved it and sounds the best

[@ejsman36]

I bought a 95 Polaris 600 Triple XLT in practically mint condition that had been sitting in covered storage up on a pallet for 5 years since being ran. I cleaned the carbs and did a compression test and spark test and it fired up and ripped like it was new again. Rocket sleds for that time!

[@clintbruderer2278]

I enjoy the channel! You're enthusiasm is fun to see.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@wipatriot510]

When they're running well, triples are a force to be reckoned with... Those XLT's were a PITA to get running right... Had a ZL 600, when it wasn't fouling plugs, it couldn't be beat, but you had to carry many spare plugs...

[@dubiousf00d]

3 in a row makes em go🔥🔥🔥

[@joshgessinger4509]

I lived it 90’a snowmobiling was amazing.

[@maxima32500]

I am sooooo jealous of the powder extreme. I still have a 97 EXT triple that I bought used in 1999 when I was 16, also very rare but the white powder extreme is the one I was dreaming of day and night 😊

[@michaelmilligan7440]

Thank you for doing this, great sleds! Brings back great memories! I had an XLT with pipes and loved it. I road with friends that had the Powder extreme AND THE MACH III. I spent a lot of time riding in the areas that you filmed in. Thanks again, keep it up!

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! These sleds are a lot of fun!

[@chrisl7450]

Had the sled of the year in 93…the XLT Indy Special. That sled was fun and had the small windshield. Looked good and had a blast with it. Cuz had a Formula 3 exactly like the one you have. That sled had amazing top end speed. Fun channel 👍👍

[@westernsoutherner1]

I got an XLT triple touring sled that is a lot of fun. Probably pick up an old mountain sled this winter. These machines are classics. Ive even got a hotdogger on the exhaust.

[@scottseeney5804]

1996 Vmax4 mountain 800cc 4 cylinder baby! Awesome sled!

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Those are awesome sleds!

[@stevemabry6718]

We only played with 800 triples, and we loved them, 130-140 mph sleds, in real world not big power, but back then 140hp was huge

[@jjm2948]

Incredible content. Love the style of hood of the ski-do and purple

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for taking the time to watch! I appreciate the comment!

[@jonholland581]

Dude, this video just brought me back. Loving your content man. Making me want to get back into the older sleds. There's one thing you forgot about when you said the fun of the '90s. That's the handlebar smashing your knee when you're trying to turn. How else are you going to remember that you went riding the day before?

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for the support! Old sleds are just as fun as the new ones!

[@blairbreland1443]

Good to see someone enjoy sleds from my haydays

[@sergiolandz6056]

them polaris tripples sure have a unique sound in the tripple realm. You knew when a ultra or a indy would be brapping

[@MrClarkM]

Great video ! Love that purple screamer

[@joshkoltes]

Yamaha had xt 600 twins in 96 but 97 came the 700 triple that was so good it changed how the company operated Mountain max!

[@jarrodwidiger5472]

Its been years since i rode a sled. My friend had an 87 trail that needed rebuilding every year, but he would only rebuild 1 cylinder so the next year the other side would burn out, but he had the dingle ball process down to about 3 hours. I also split the tunnel on it and our friends dad repaired it with a beat up cake pan, like a bandaid, my friend stole from his moms kitchen. His mom probably had about 20 cake pans but sensed one was missing and grilled us about it.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Sounds like a wild time, and a classic sledding story!

[@jarrodwidiger5472]

@@OldSchoolArcticCats it was, had alot of classmates sled to school in the winter.

[@ScottGaubatz]

A mountain max 600 with a set of power inc pipes, they are center outlets. awesome set up.

[@EricMacNichol]

Rocky, I absolutely love your powder extreme. I wish I could find one. Yours is extremely nice and well taken care of. 😁

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I appreciate you checking out the channel! Thanks for the comment!

[@EricMacNichol]

@OldSchoolArcticCats yeah I love watching your videos.

[@MoneyGrip70]

Spot on ,on every level! Lake & trail, avoid the powder

[@andrewterry8092]

I had the Polaris 600 Triple and the Polaris 700 Twin, both mid 90's I don't remember the exact years. I much preferred the Twin over the Triple. the Triple was lots of fun but the Twin could be downright scary. I broke the tunnel on the Twin hitting a water bar buried in powder, and almost launched myself off a cliff in the woods. Lots of fun!

[@mike2weber535]

Analysis for other brands other than cat was truly unbiased ,along with the history of engineering , Analysis was accurate.the history of the snowmobile let alone the company's history is good knowledge to enjoy.

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the information I shared.

[@russberger8981]

Had a 1998 Formula 3 600, Long track,put a clutch kit , v force reed valves, bar riser, left had throttle, powder pro skies, and a 144x2 inch paddle track, filled gas in Moran Wy, 3 guys there from Wisconsin, One said formula 3 with a paddle track, they had to check it out

[@ryanbrown918]

The powder extreme was such a dream sled

[@jeffpine3036]

Yamaha had the V-Max 4, didn't come out with the triple till about 1997 with the Red Head SX 700. they also got rid of the pogo style front suspension and went to trailing arms.

[@mountainreadymethod5023]

Dude we should get together and ride some old sled! I love the video!

[@burnoutking0712]

I'm sure somebody has said it, but the seat on the XLT doesn't seem to be attached at the back. On the first run, you can see it flopping around on the jump.

[@gordonliddy9418]

You shoud've seen the 91 phazer I bought for my nephew. Sat for 8 years and had a rat make a home in it. It runs like a champ now and we're hoping to get to rip on it this winter out here in South Dakota.

[@gerardlamarche5754]

1997 mtn max, find one with pipes it would be sweet

[@Jspackman]

We try to go up beaver after they close, and the hill climbs. Try and have a good time in the sun. Donno if you want to come up this year would be cool

[@michaelhoobler7520]

Srx Yamaha 700 triple still sounds the best hasta be the one with triple Pipes stock I believe would be like a 99 to 2001 year great sounding machines great sounding sleds also 1999 skidoo Mach Z triple great sounding sled triple pipes stock 2 😎

[@CatzAzz]

I agree with the 99 Ski-doo Mach Z big Ole 809 triple triple. The Mach 1 with the 700 triple triple is a great choice as well. Stay away from th 98's the pipes $ucked on those. I think we are giving Rocky to many choices, lol decisions, decisions Rocky. 😂

[@michaelgmcauliffe]

I commented on your other video about this skidoo !! I new you would be impressed Skidoo makes good shit!! Thats why i drive skidoo!!!!!!!

[@kirkwalsh1932]

I wrecked one of the prototype Formula 3's in 95. Mine had a silver tunnel and 116 HP, first year production had the black tunnel and 125 HP. Clutch engaged at 4500 rpm. There was no going easy on the throttle. They made 400 prototypes.

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Bought a 96’ F3 in dec 95’ out of the box it roasted zr600’s and XCR/XLT 600s in a drag. The handling was the worst though , I’m sure you remember that 😂

[@kirkwalsh1932]

@duncandmcgrath6290 I was racing against an XLT 600 when I wrecked mine. Won the race.

[@Moto-Hobo]

It's cool that you can enjoy all these snowmobiles when you're clearly an Arctic cat fan. By the way the Yamaha SRX red head triple is a legendary snowmobile lol

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Had an F3 new in 96’ . It had a good state of tune stock … wish I waited a little bit to get amd SX 700 though , Yamaha had a winner there .

[@dudebud72]

I had a 97’ ZRT600, it was the slowest of the group. My brothers 2000 Yamaha SRX700 triple, nothing touched it.

[@tbrowntechnology]

I definitely recognize that hill. I've ridden it many times! If it's where I think it is.

[@HaroldJuntunen]

I have the powder extreme 1998 very fast still

[@WedgeLife]

Guys falling for the XLT... its ok. we wont tell anyone 😁

[@96Duelfuel]

Nice review/comparison

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@kollinspencer847]

yeah my 92 indy 500 does pretty decent in the pow but if you have about a foot and your going up a hill you really need a run up.

[@MMikeHD3904]

Extreme was the shit! Everyone loves the xtra ,lettuce ,tomato though

[@welderteach]

Get the he yami, they sound the best in my opinion

[@robheal6462]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@quyle9483]

Nostalgia. I miss how hard the beef was between product's back then. Everyones too soft anymore lol

[@kevinwalters6907]

My 650 Indy Triple was Super Fast Piped clutched Bored jetted studded My Sled was called Nightmare and would eat much bigger sleds. wish it had modern suspension though. might not have been as fast.

[@panteraa919]

The formula 3 makes an excellent drag sled.

[@peiguy1982]

9:15: And the F2000 chassis is a heavy pig to dig out.

[@vgfritz5965]

The F3 - Put Vforce reeds in it, and drop the top gear 2 teeth. You'll be amazed

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Nothing sounds as cool as a greasy triple

[@joshkoltes]

I think those piped xlts like higher rpm like 8500+

[@joelaichner3025]

Still have the 1998 XLT Touring short track , 12 inch rear suspension , sold my 1998 XLT Special , it was much faster , 5mm longer stroke , extra-10 , big difference ! Both single pipe , both get 13 mpg , that’s nice , 9 to 10 mpg sucks ! But I do like my SLP performance edition motor in my 700 Switchback , 102.7 on the rode , Speedo says more , but the formula for gearing and top speed is 102.7 mph , Math , Reality , still a thrill ! Buddy passes me ? What a Rush , that what he rides

[@skylermummert24]

I’ve only ridden 2 triples my whole Life. 97-98 vmax 700 and a xlt 580 unknown year xlt was a turd, the vmax flew though. Always bought twins because I was always told triple the trouble

[@BryonKestner]

Probably most comparable Yamaha would be an SRX mountain. They only made them I thing for 1998 and 1999. Not easy to find. 700 triple triple. They also made mountain max editions with the 700 redhead single pipe. Or you get get the big dog vmax 4 ST/mountain. Yamaha pretty much sold a long track version for all of their machines.

[@robertreid9720]

I grew up around these. Only lake riders like a triples, to heavy for ditch banging. Middle cylinder always popped cause cooling couldn't keep up. Maybe it was more skidoo, polaris triple was good better

[@Ben_Jones]

Yamaha had the only triple that was worth talking about. And I'm a skidoo guy.

[@bits9760]

It didn't sound like the Skidoo was hitting the WOT rpm . N they are a tank

[@jessepavlat3601]

Yamaha sxr triple 1998 or srx same year both 600 tripples.

[@nolanbuchanan8233]

The xlt looked like it climbed the hill the fastest

[@johnpower5526]

Mountain max 600 triple or 700 triple

[@patrick1564]

2000 summit 700 HM open water, always made it home fuck the world

[@andrewbeveridge3006]

The formula 3 has a definite timing problem, more than likely carbs, and the xlt sounds a bit better for sure, but the Arctic cat sounds sick, like not good... the best, when tuned prefect, are the skidoo triples

[@laurentjrtherrien5131]

Look for crankshop pipes

[@johnchase2165]

That ski doo doesn’t sound like it’s running right. I own one and sounds like it still needs carb work. Low end the it’s not coming to life. And my sled is bone stock. All OEM parts

[@bengransee81]

Running a formula III against powder sleds…. It’s not a comparison… they are totally different sleds… a formula III is a straight line beast. Apples to oranges depending on the snow. One is better in powder one is better on the lake.

[@markbulva4188]

Gotta cut weight on all of them. Plastic skis and probably gear them down. I know cats were always geared way to high for mountain riding

[@joelaichner3025]

HERTERS RULES !

[@karldanger44199]

The xlt looks so much lighter haha

[@chadbarton3235]

Yamaha triples rip! Look for an srx or mountain max.

[@StephenPrince-l7h]

Srx 600

[@michaelgmcauliffe]

Yamaha had the 1993 v max 750 which was a 4 cylinder sled cool concept but not real fast !! The vmax 600 were dogs around 90 hp never seen one on the gun hit 100mph

[@JLswatchthis]

Best triple ever is the yamaha redheads

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Yamaha would’ve had the vmax 4

[@440x]

Needs mountain max to complete the group

[@jd15136]

Missing the front runner bud. Yamaha

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

I need to find one!

[@aceyorba]

All you need now is a Yamaha

[@abandanation1000]

that f3 600 still didn't sound right unless it was just the video

[@OldSchoolArcticCats]

It had a light weight can on it.. I agree strange sound..

[@davidmackenzie5403]

Ski-Dog

[@rodmorton6272]

Yamaha mountain Max 700 triple

[@carlrogers3750]

The cat sounds like she's dieing

[@keishavenn7418]

700 mountain max

[@joshwebb609]

Polaris then yamaha 😂

[@joshwebb609]

More like a Boulder

[@joshwebb609]

Yeah ok Bubba

[@bigcat5781]

This video is greasy

[@joshwebb609]

And boggy ass hell

[@Odorox84]

Arctic cat Powder Extreme and not the ZRT 600 ? My old 98-AC Triple touring , tho it's slitted modded tho ,will murder the Powder Extreme. Still i love old school sleds ,i will always preferer Suzuki

[@DennisMahaney-n3w]

The purple people eater.