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Looking at purchasing. Never rode with AC sled before. Ride 80/20 off/on trail. Currently own a Pro Ride PRO RMK 155.
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Opinions- 2016 m800 ltd
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I just sold mine but it ran great every time I went out last year. Zero issues.
It is a gas hog but has lots of power
It is a gas hog but has lots of power
My only concern for you might be the 3" track. They are a little on the aggressive side for trail riding, but hey if you don't like it, you can easily swap a 2.6 in.
A take off, or gently used 3" Powerclaw will bring 700-800$ which would leave you with plenty of money to find a 2.6
A take off, or gently used 3" Powerclaw will bring 700-800$ which would leave you with plenty of money to find a 2.6
^What he said. Gear it up and get rid of the lower aluminum gear in the process, Polaris or SLP skis, and a can. In that order for me. Then ride it.
So I also picked up a 2016 M8000 last winter. Its a ltd 153x3". Great sled but like other 3 inch ltd's, it seems to lack the pull. I'm coming off a 2011 M8 with the same motor, so I have a good idea of Cat's 800.
I have seen some posts about switching to a 8 tooth driver and some posts about changing the gearing/gearing them up. I'm just looking for advice for one vs the other, and if gearing...which gearing has been working the best.
I typically ride 6000-8000 around N. Idaho.
I have seen some posts about switching to a 8 tooth driver and some posts about changing the gearing/gearing them up. I'm just looking for advice for one vs the other, and if gearing...which gearing has been working the best.
I typically ride 6000-8000 around N. Idaho.
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Ok, so what is involved in adding a 8 tooth driver? Just trying to see what this would cost me.
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Ok, what would be involved in adding a 8 tooth driver? Just trying to see what this would cost me.
Never done em on a cat but guessing you would just be pulling the driveshaft and pressing on new drivers from Avid. They run $260 (USD) a set and I suppose you would need chaincase oil as well $10-$20.
Shouldn't have to pay that much for just drivers
https://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=436651
http://www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=150&controller=product&search_query=drivers&results=24
Even 'prolite' setups aren't that much
http://www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=348&controller=product&search_query=drivers&results=24
https://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=436651
http://www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=150&controller=product&search_query=drivers&results=24
Even 'prolite' setups aren't that much
http://www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=348&controller=product&search_query=drivers&results=24
Used 8 t shaft from a 12 up 100 to 150 . Change top gear from 19 to 20t
CLUTCHING
Your lack of pull is primarily clutch setup...
go with
20 / 49 gears or drivers if you want
MDS weights set up for your altitude
160 / 260 BMP spring
BMP teflon anti-bind secondary spring washers
or
just go with a BMP (bikeman) full clutch setup
The MDS weights (proper clutching) should be done before any engine mods... you can really feel it...
Thanks Knifedge, I'll check out some clutch kits from BMP and go from there.
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Is the 2016 geared lower than the 2017 from the factory?
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I believe all are the 19/50 gearing; Even the '17 Mountain Cat, but it has the 8 tooth drivers so the final drive is higher. A 7 tooth driver on a 3" inch pitch track moves the track 18" for each revolution whereas an 8 tooth on a 3" inch pitch moves the track 21" for each revolution of the driver.
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Yes the 16 is geared 19/50 and the 17 were geared 21/49 both with 7 tooth drivers. The 17 M/C was geared 19/50 with 8 tooth drivers same as the 18's
I have a 16. My experience. Had a 14 with 20/50 ratio and 8 tooth. Worked very well. Tried matching that ratio on my 16 with just gear change, didn’t work. Just wasn’t the same. Did the drop and roll and changed to 8 tooth drivers, that did it. The 8 tooth drivers do fit without the d&r. In my opinion changing the drivers is the best way to go.
