Thinking very hard about an Alpha One. Just wondering about the fit and finish and reliability of the latest Cat? Are you having issues with hand warmers, gauges, controls that sort of thing??? Panel fit, quality of the fasteners, electrical problems?? Let me know?
How reliable has your 2018 been?
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400 miles, zero problems whatsoever. Best sled I have owned to date.
900 miles. i had 1 loose bolt that i caught in the skid. other than that, its been one of the most durable sleds (hitting ****) that i've owned yet. clutch still looks good and works as intended. Put my spare on before i went west last week just to have a fresh belt (original still looks great).
only complaint i have is same old systemic problem of steering wobble. You would think they would fix that in these things...
only complaint i have is same old systemic problem of steering wobble. You would think they would fix that in these things...
900km. My throttle heater isn’t working anymore, had the same thing happen on my 2014, throttle block rotated a bit and pulled the wires out. Nut on the end of the steering shaft loosened up. Belt still looks new. And motor still seems to be getting stronger.
760miles
Original belt. I have never had that many miles on a belt ever!
Oil use is consistently ~50:1
Zukes were ~28:1
If ridden hard this thing is thirsty, will drink a bit more fuel than the zuke. Normal riding it is on par (5.5mpg)
Engine is crisp all the time.
clutching was great till now, midrange lag. Gonna try a new belt, if that doesn't fix it , gonna try new springs.
3in track is very durable, can take some serious abuse!
Engine runs cooler than the Zuke, better on the trail.
Original belt. I have never had that many miles on a belt ever!
Oil use is consistently ~50:1
Zukes were ~28:1
If ridden hard this thing is thirsty, will drink a bit more fuel than the zuke. Normal riding it is on par (5.5mpg)
Engine is crisp all the time.
clutching was great till now, midrange lag. Gonna try a new belt, if that doesn't fix it , gonna try new springs.
3in track is very durable, can take some serious abuse!
Engine runs cooler than the Zuke, better on the trail.
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The only thing I did to my 18 was Powder Pro skis, after using these on the last 4 sleds the stock skis suck. Had a bog at low rpm and elevation ( Michigan) new injectors installed and problem solved. I had a total of 700 miles on he original belt with no issues. But I did sell it and the Alpha is ordered. By the way the 18 is the best handling sled I have ever owned!!
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the fit and finish thing kills me . so after bouncing off a tree or 2 then rolling it over a time or 2 how is that fit and finish working out for you . then comes the after lunch ride for more saplings and landmines
1220 miles on my Mountain Cat. It’s been phenomenal. Original belt. Add gas and oil. I ride roughly 20 miles of trail to the playgrounds. Low elevation here in Maine. Super hard packed icy trails and lots of stumps. Smoked an a arm early in the season. Easy enough to fix. Love the new panels, smaller diameter bars/grips, gauge with information I care about. Weird flame thrower from the exhaust last weekend but I hear that is being fixed with an ecu update. Honestly couldn’t be happier with it until they introduced the Alpha
2000 kms on my 18 zero issues still on original belt.The combination of the new engine and clutch that keeps belt tight really makes it snappy.Love this sled but Alpha will be next level.
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760miles
Original belt. I have never had that many miles on a belt ever!
Oil use is consistently ~50:1
Zukes were ~28:1
If ridden hard this thing is thirsty, will drink a bit more fuel than the zuke. Normal riding it is on par (5.5mpg)
Engine is crisp all the time.
clutching was great till now, midrange lag. Gonna try a new belt, if that doesn't fix it , gonna try new springs.
3in track is very durable, can take some serious abuse!
Engine runs cooler than the Zuke, better on the trail.
try cleaning your clutches, I had the same thing, cleaned the clutches and it came back to life
One exhaust spring broke. (warranty)
Tri-hub bolts were not torqued properly when assembled.
Rope pull handle knot pulled out before the first trip.
Mine has over a thousand miles now.
Original belt and love the clutching.
Starts super easily and runs flawlessly.
Track is VERY durable.
Side panels are awesome.
I’ve banged a few things and bent nothing...
I’d buy mine all over again... but not interested in selling.
Very pleased.
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Tri-hub bolts were not torqued properly when assembled.
Rope pull handle knot pulled out before the first trip.
Mine has over a thousand miles now.
Original belt and love the clutching.
Starts super easily and runs flawlessly.
Track is VERY durable.
Side panels are awesome.
I’ve banged a few things and bent nothing...
I’d buy mine all over again... but not interested in selling.
Very pleased.
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1200 miles on my MC.
Original belt, no issues except beltpan around exhaust exit melting(dealer is going to look at it next week).
First thing I did before I even rode it was a set of CFR bars and relocated the handlebar switches, best thing I ever did. I love the sled.
Original belt, no issues except beltpan around exhaust exit melting(dealer is going to look at it next week).
First thing I did before I even rode it was a set of CFR bars and relocated the handlebar switches, best thing I ever did. I love the sled.
Can u throw some pics and info on your handlebar setup I plan on doing this to my alpha? Love the cfr bars theyre not as rigid as stockers, easier on the hands on big jumps.
CFR crowbar with stock 4.5" riser
Another popular option is the boondocker bar(2" rise vs 1") and a 2 inch riser, slightly more expensive going that route
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Another popular option is the boondocker bar(2" rise vs 1") and a 2 inch riser, slightly more expensive going that route
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issues
we have 2 of these, both have had days when the throttle safety switch wants to act up.
Mainly after a good stuck and rolling over to get out or super deep powder days.
thinking of just eliminating it all together.
But it is the best handling running sled ever owned.
I am pushing 60 and its made me a better rider.
we have 2 of these, both have had days when the throttle safety switch wants to act up.
Mainly after a good stuck and rolling over to get out or super deep powder days.
thinking of just eliminating it all together.
But it is the best handling running sled ever owned.
I am pushing 60 and its made me a better rider.
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How are the headlights on these now? I know on my '13 they are terrible
LED. its pretty damn good. I deleted mine pretty early in its life so didn't have a ton of time with it.
900 miles on mine. Had both nuts on the end of the drive shaft by the brake back off......but it was covered under warranty and there's an update for it now. Throttle sensor went last trip but just unhooked it and no issues. Other than that no issues. Original belt. Love the sled. No regrets whatsoever. Snowchecked it without even seeing one.
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