: How satisfied are you with your Arctic Cat?

mmsports · Feb 11, 2010

So I was in the Polaris section on saw this poll and just wondered how it would compare in the cat section.

http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197460

KSH · Feb 11, 2010

Not a good day to ask me, Four days riding on a new clutch and I need a new clutch because the jam nut on the spider came loose and had lots of fun:face-icon-small-fro:doh:

mmsports · Feb 11, 2010

On my way to west

ON my up want me to save you a couple hundred?

JasonAK · Feb 11, 2010

mmsports said:
ON my up want me to save you a couple hundred?

I wish we had dealers like you in AK.

Jason

KSH · Feb 11, 2010

mmsports said:
ON my up want me to save you a couple hundred?

This is a Prime example why paying for this site was never a issue for me.

208_RMK · Feb 11, 2010

for me it was the star in the round hole-

WyoBoy1000 · Feb 11, 2010

My biggest b1tch is the m1000 not having near enough motor mounts, everytime you clutch it and it doesn't work your never sure if its the motor twisting or the clutching. Best designed two stoke yet though.

homeycat · Feb 11, 2010

after 3 yrs im starting to like the m1 but dealer didnt have a clue how do anything on fixing belt issues!!!! cat should've done something on motor mts and why did it take so long to figure out mapping on these things!!!!!

snowmanx · Feb 11, 2010

My M i sright up there, I'm satisfied, as far as being th ebest, jury's still out, I need to ride more!:face-icon-small-dis

backcountryislife · Feb 11, 2010

I feel that the only thing any of the other sleds have on the M is handling on the dragon. Other than that, I've got a ton of miles on 1000's & quite a few on the 8's I've had & compared to what friends deal with on other sleds, I'm very happy I've stuck with the M series.

ACMtnCat · Feb 11, 2010

I think if Cat would fix the problems with the DD and warranty the ('07-'09) ones that are breaking or going down, there would be no sled that even comes close to the perfection that is the M series!

I think its the best thing going for the back country free riding!

WyoBoy1000 · Feb 11, 2010

And someone else needs to be put in charge of the suspension, the stock valving is a joke.

mtn_extreme · Feb 11, 2010

I personally think that although Cat has it's share of problems, they are the best going out of the big 4.....so no, not perfect but better than the other options.

garciava · Feb 11, 2010

i like all three of mine except the primary clutch sucks.

Not much you can do to rebuild them. in four seasons I have bought 2 new primarys and attempted to rebuild the primary with a new spider and ended up buying a new clutch anyways

hatchers · Feb 11, 2010

2010 M8

- cheesy shift assist should come stock
- huge frog skin in the airbox from factory is in the incorrect location if you ask me, right above the pipe, on the other side, should be up front of in the airbox
- reinforce the plastic tabs that hold both cables when you lift up the hood
- the gauge angle is still incorrect
- they gave us frog skins up front but none on the huge side vents?
- the bulkhead louvers need to be larger
- the 2010 seat is super slick later in a ride
- the large window in the tunnel to expose the rear cooler is silly
- the rear bumper does not extend out enough, makes it a pain in the butt to use a track stand:face-icon-small-dis
- the key needs to be higher or out of the way of your knees
- oil res threads and molding suck!!!!!......had to cut my ID to allow the cap to fit, still leaks a bit, but not as bad
- the DD planett gearset is a time bomb, just waiting to go off, the inferior brass washers are suspect to say the least and anyone could design a better gearset

understand this is all stock sled related.....so....:face-icon-small-coo

aktreekiller · Feb 11, 2010

hey

I love my 09hcr. Slp pipe, bdx intake, slydogs, tons of vents. 850 miles. original belt. This sled pulls hard all day and never misses a beat. I got the clutching and suspension dialed in, and it is amazing. To the bars all day, no problems. Tim

M7DingBat · Feb 11, 2010

I love my '06 M7.

The guy I purchased it from put a lot of 'Old Man Wisdom' into it. He built it a little with the gears, and MBRP can. After I put the 10.4 secondary on there and different clutch springs she is a RIPPER!! And turn key reliable all friggin' day long!!!

I LOOOOOOOVE MY M!!

FRIGGIN' LOVE IT! :face-icon-small-hap

columbus · Feb 11, 2010

A buddy of mine has an 06 M7 with 380 hours on it, the odometer stopped around 6500 miles but the hours keep ticking. Looks beat, but still runs great, motor is completely original. Never been towed out. No mods but an SLP can. Outclimbs 07 and earlier REV 800s all day long. Best sled for the $$ ever...

smokindave · Feb 11, 2010

I love my 2008 sno pro M1000.In my fist season I put on close to 5000 mile before the primary clutch broke off and destrode both clutches.
That was in March,two weeks later got my sled back,I had my cases ported on Arctic Cat when they had it apart to replace the crank.By june I got another 1500 miles on her for the season.
Over the summer I sent my sled to Brent Linderman @ Arctic Edge to put new pistons,ported top end and a clipped head.
I also did challenger extreme track,speedwerxs pipe,boondocker fuel control,CPC torsional clutch kit and all the Linderman magic that goes with his top quality work.
Since then I have almost two more seasons on her with over four thousand more absolute trouble free miles,running a little over two hundred honest horse power.
It has the origional diamond drive too.
When I purchaced this sled I never dreamed in a million years that I would have a sled that would ever run this long this good.
Will I buy another one?
Yes and thats a for sure,I am going to get a hold over 2010 M1000 and take it to Brent and get the Cutler race gas turbo with Brents full porting.
He has a couple out on the mountain with over two thousand miles on running 18 pounds boost.I'm getting a woody just thinking about it.
Any questions feel free to PM me.

Dave

ACMtnCat · Feb 11, 2010

I love my M series!:face-icon-small-hap It makes things sooo easy!:beer;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhQAkC3NO2Q

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: How satisfied are you with your Arctic Cat?

: How satisfied are you with your Cat

Best sled I've ever owned!

Nice, but not what I was expecting.

Can I give it back?

Best performing motor ever!

Had some problems, but I'm glad they keep trying.

Never mind I'll do it myself.

Fit and finish is incredible!

I've seen better

Give the kid his crayons back so he quits touching my sled.

Engineering that sets the standards!

It looks good on paper, but falls short by the time it leaves the assembly line.

You were one of those kids trying to put the triangle in the round hole weren't you.

I can't say enough about Cat dealer support!

My dealer is always helpful, but doesn't always have the latest info.

Why do I know more than they do?

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