1997 yamaha vmax 600 xtc

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

keep the sled a reliable trail sled but also give it a better track to help in deeper powder to keep up with the more modern sleds. I wanted to keep it in the family, able for my mom and sister to ride it. My intentions were to make it a mild build and keep away from making it a mod sled

What motivated you to start your project?

my father bought this sled back in 1998. Its been in the family, rode by everyone and always reliable. My father gave me the sled back in 2015 after I helped him rebuild the motor with new wisco pistons. This sled was always fun to work on with my old man and helped us create memories we will never forget. I wanted to keep this sled up and running and looking good to keep a smile on my fathers face.

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

I really like how the wrap turned out. I purchased it from a Canadian company in Ontario, Spiralus Design. The overall look turned out great!

What are you most proud of?

Im proud to keep the sled in the family and to keep my fathers once new sled in running condition.

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

I havnt rode it yet since the new wrap but I cant wait for the conversations at pit stops this winter.

2 Comments

Matt M says:

December 6, 2021 at 5:18 pm

Looks mint guys. I’d say one of the better old Vmax’s I’ve seen on here.

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anonymous says:

April 24, 2026 at 8:16 am

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Specifics

Classification: Mild

Make, Model & Year: yamaha vmax 600 xtc 1997

Fondly known as: 600. no special name as of yet

Time spent: every year since it was new. way too many to count, the build started when I was still a kid.

Snowmobile cost: around 5k when it was new back in 1998

Money spent: priceless

Engine: 600cc newly rebuilt, v force reeds, trail can, pod filters, new oil pump, very mild build for tbe motor

Intake: carbs, benched cleaned every 2 or so years.

Exhaust: trail can, not super loud but you can tell its not stock

Drivetrain: dropped the gearing down 1 tooth on the small gear sprocket. Not sure on sizes, its been a hand full of years, does about 75-80ish

Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: extended bumper that ties into the runners. Makes everything stiffer.

Suspension: rebuilt shocks all around, sled always handled great and still does.

Brakes: newer pads with a stainless steel line. Very firm brakes.

Finish – Paint: I repainted the Hood and installed the new graphics. Turned out nice