Arctic cat M7 reverse (video!)

flatspeed · Aug 24, 2014

Hi guys,
I'm adding electronic reverse to my 2006 M7 EFI, just wondering if there is any interest in this if I made it into a kit? It should in theory work on any of the older 03+ laydown motors up to '06. (F7, M6, M5, M7 etc..)
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Rixster · Aug 25, 2014

I am sure there would be interest, but it depends 100% on the cost. Hard to justify putting a ton of money into a older sled.

Sled208 · Aug 25, 2014

As mentioned cost would be a huge factor. I assume you're using the 07/08 gearcase and manually moving the shift lever? It would be nice to score a cheap m7 and have it for a spare sled. But cheap is the operational word

flatspeed · Aug 25, 2014

Sled208 said:
As mentioned cost would be a huge factor. I assume you're using the 07/08 gearcase and manually moving the shift lever? It would be nice to score a cheap m7 and have it for a spare sled. But cheap is the operational word

No, it is electronic reverse. Stock diamond drive.
I'm aiming for about $300, which will include a reverse secondary helix

flatspeed · Aug 25, 2014

I should add that if you are not familiar with electronic reverse, the motor is running backwards. I have yet to figure out oil system requirements but if the oil pump doesn't function in reverse it will be either limited to premix sleds or have a built in timer to limit time spent in reverse.

Sled208 · Aug 25, 2014

Sounds reasonable to me

smokindave · Aug 25, 2014

I know a few people that would be interested.

ippielb · Aug 25, 2014

Chaincase sleds may be a problem with the force on the tensioner having electronic reverse. I would be interested in being a test dummy though! i have 3 chaincase sleds with lay downs. a 440 race sled, 600efi race sled, and my f7 with chaincase.

Cat00 · Aug 25, 2014

I would interested for around $300

scootdog · Aug 25, 2014

I have 2 sleds I'd put it on for $300.

Would you have to change clutching? I have RKT clutch kit on one sled pretty sure it is capable of reverse.

flatspeed · Aug 25, 2014

scootdog said:
I have 2 sleds I'd put it on for $300.

Would you have to change clutching? I have RKT clutch kit on one sled pretty sure it is capable of reverse.

No idea. As long as the secondary doesn't open in reverse it should work. Stock secondaries will need a helix with the reverse cut in it, like 09+ m8's.

boondocker97 · Aug 26, 2014

The RKT kits don't work spectacularly well in reverse. Especially the older ones. I supposedly got his newer updated helix and spring for my m1000 and it worked about 85% of the time depending on what kind of surface you were on. I like the way my RKT clutch works on my M7 otherwise so i probably won't be adding the reverse. If I was still running the stock secondary setup I would be in for $300.

96-ramair · Aug 26, 2014

I'd be in for $300. It would make keeping my M7 for the kids a LOT easier decision to make!

Sled208 · Aug 26, 2014

Do you need commitments from XX number of people before proceeding?

flatspeed · Aug 26, 2014

Sled208 said:
Do you need commitments from XX number of people before proceeding?

No, although it's highly encouraging! I've been wanting reverse on my m7 since I got it, so it's going to happen either way.

Sled208 · Aug 29, 2014

I don't know if it's possible but I wonder if your electronics would work on a Sno Pro 500??? That might be a good market also.

Snowmow · Aug 29, 2014

flatspeed said:
No, although it's highly encouraging! I've been wanting reverse on my m7 since I got it, so it's going to happen either way.

Oil pump doesn't pump in reverse on those sleds.

flatspeed · Aug 29, 2014

Snowmow said:
Oil pump doesn't pump in reverse on those sleds.

I keep hearing this so I'm going to pull mine and test it.
Worst case, non premix sleds can probably just be limited to time spent in reverse(with a disclaimer!) Shouldn't be too hard to implement.

Snowmow · Aug 29, 2014

flatspeed said:
I keep hearing this so I'm going to pull mine and test it.

Worst case, non premix sleds can probably just be limited to time spent in reverse(with a disclaimer!) Shouldn't be too hard to implement.

Yes. Even if it flows at a reduced rate should still be fine for temporary use. The stock pump at full flow on a 09+sled at idle is a slow drip. I've tested that a few times

Sled208 · Aug 30, 2014

It wouldn't do something destructive like put air bubbles in the lines would it?

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