Well tomorrow is July 1st so according to Cat, they will be coming out with some new updates. What is everyone's guess on a potential fix? I've heard a few rumors and I was just wondering what others think/have heard. I'm a satisfied '12 Proclimb owner as I have a "non belt blower" but I'm hoping they come up with something cause my clutches run hotter then I think is acceptable. What's your thoughts?
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Well tomorrow is July 1st so according to Cat, they will be coming out with some new updates. What is everyone's guess on a potential fix? I've heard a few rumors and I was just wondering what others think/have heard. I'm a satisfied '12 Proclimb owner as I have a "non belt blower" but I'm hoping they come up with something cause my clutches run hotter then I think is acceptable. What's your thoughts?
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im going to guess new bushing in secondary (one that withstands heat) and new gearing and maybe the vent on the front.
Thats probably dreaming even then haha
Thats probably dreaming even then haha
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I have a 12 proclimb with 1200 miles and have went through 10 belts it has all the updates on it and still is a problem, I'm thinking of going with different clutches this next year and if that doesn't work it may be time for another sled.
I expect new clutches, or there really isn't any reason to buy another cat. If not, I'll fix this one and get a different brand. The cost of belts will make the payment on another sled anyway.
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in extreme cases i dont see why they wouldnt replace with the new clutches, i think they should. my sled has been good, i added the torque arm and it made a big difference but i do think new clutches or getting these ones machined would be helpfull.
I spoke to my dealer today and they still haven't gotten any new info on the update from Arctic Cat.
I've bought 5 new Cats in the past 6 years, but 4 belts in less than 800 miles was a little much this year. If Cat doesn't step up I'll be joining my riding buddies on a Skidoo. <O
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I've bought 5 new Cats in the past 6 years, but 4 belts in less than 800 miles was a little much this year. If Cat doesn't step up I'll be joining my riding buddies on a Skidoo. <O
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My dealer hasn't heard anything from cat.
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Talked to dealer today, they knew nothing at all about this. Told me " you can read all sorts of stuff on the Internet". Told them I guess we"ll see what happens.
Who's your dealer? Homer arctic cat told me they got that dealer letter when it came out. They are just waiting on cat now
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I usually go to ASAC but there hours suck not being open on the weekend. I was talking to the guys at ERPAC cause I just got a ranger and was getting some accessories. Like I said they had no knowledge of any up dates coming out or any letter.
My dealer also got that letter when it came out, they are waiting on Cat as well!
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I personally believe they are. Nobody likes to admit a terrible product under their name.
But, there is no reason a consumer should even THINK about spending $500 minimum on clutching to get the sled back into a state where it is dependable. I had to get towed out twice due to the ****ty quality of the secondary. Not just a little tow either, the all day this sucks kind of tow.
Sorry for the rant, I basically gave up on waiting on cat. I am ordering a Team TIED and MDS weights from Eric at RacinStation.
I've been holding off to see if Cat was actually going to step up, but I guess that was just wishfull thinking. I'll be sending my my clutching to MTNVALLEYSPORTS. His setup seems to be getting the best results.
It's been a good run Cat, I hate to see it end this way.
It's been a good run Cat, I hate to see it end this way.
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I personally wouldn't start getting impatient yet. That letter was released in feb or march? I wouldn't be surprised that they are running a little behind an"projected date" and I would say that since its July, IF I HAD WAITED THIS LONG, and had been hoping for a fix from cat, I personally would wait another month or two or four before I spent coin fixing clutching. Just MHO. But I have a '14 coming with supersonic unobtanium heat coating on my clutches so maybe I'm biased.
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You’re probably right. I just can't stomach the idea of going through another season like the last one. Constantly purchasing belts was pricey, but always having to baby the sled is what really sucked. I guess I just don't see Cat doing anything more than offering some venting and lower gears and I've already tried those options.
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