1988 Yamaha Exciter

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Make a capable sled for deep snow that won’t over heat in warmer spring weather

What motivated you to start your project?

I’ve always loved the look of the phazer builds on here and wanted to make something great for late season hero snow riding

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the sled?

How it looks and works

What are you most proud of?

How it looks and works

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

Looks amazing, surprisingly powerful for just a 570

5 Comments

  • hunter L says:

    what did you do for the skis?

  • Glen Mallory says:

    I remember these new. I demoed one at a show/race. Very impressive with great power for an lc twin. Good ride for it’s time.

  • brad f says:

    there skis off of a 2001 summit 700 and i had to make my own mounts

  • Edward Warburton says:

    It’s nice to see this Information on a sled that is what I think is a Icon in the snowmobile world Any information on 87-89 Exciter 570 is music to my ears! I have a 88 Exciter with 236 miles on it from New, been sitting in storage for 35 yrs. I’m trying to do everything right before starting it up after thirty four yrs.

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Specifics

Classification: Mild
Make, Model & Year: 1988 Yamaha Exciter
Fondly known as: The yammer hammer
Time spent: 50 hours
Snowmobile cost: Given to me from my grandpa
Money spent: $1000
Engine: Stock 570
Intake: Stock twin Mikuni carbs and air filters instead of big air box
Exhaust: Stock single pipe
Drivetrain: Skidoo tra primary off of 617 everything else is stock except smaller 7 tooth extravert drivers to fit 2″ track
Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: Tunnel extension made of old arctic cat tunnel
Suspension: Stock front, sc 10-2 rear skid
Brakes: Stock
Finish – Paint: Stock. New shortened seat and seat cover
Accessories: Led light on the front and moved gauges down to look cooler

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