Ideas, input

SledGuru · Jul 26, 2017

New as a baby's first grasp to air to arctic cat, have a 2018 mnt cat on the way, been doing some homework but wanted to get other cat guys must do's and best upgrades/accessories.

I'm not planning on doing a big bore or turbo at this point.

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knh208 · Jul 26, 2017

Tether, Wyo steering mod, gripper skis, muff pot

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richardderkevorkian · Jul 27, 2017

Gripper skis for sure. Stock skis are terrible

Old & slow · Jul 27, 2017

upgrade

Polaris gripper skis

Canada Sled Parts steering bushing

Belt Drive

L/W can

SSI Y pipe and pipe mod, 9 hp increase no fuel controller, I have not rode or tested either.

Better front bumper

Clutch kit, the stock clutching works good but you may want to customize to your weight and riding style.

I rode the ER and thought it was pretty good as is. The skis,bumper and top steering bushing are a must for me. The rest is nice if you have the extra cash. One last thing you may consider is Oil of Olay to smooth out the wrinkles from your permanent grin. Yes I am envious as my upgrade year is not this year enjoy your new ride.

sno*jet · Jul 27, 2017

riser if youre tall-ish, skis, pro armor tether, 15oz. bottle of chaincase oil to drain n refill around 150 miles,
i just ordered the canada sled parts steering post bushing after a year of riding the stock one gets pretty sloppy.

boondocker97 · Jul 27, 2017

My personal list of mods by order of importance on a 2018 would be:

1. Muff Pot
2. Tether
3. Skis. My dads 2017 compared to my 2014 with upgraded front end is less predictable. Stock skis on his and Powder Pros on mine.
4. Adjustable clutch weights since my riding elevations vary.
5. Tube running boards for snow removal and rigidity. The larger you are the more this helps IMO.
6. Can
7. Belt drive
8. 38" front end (my personal preference)
9. Other lightweight parts
10. Add Power

Previous other proclimb "must do" mods like sealing up the plastic are hopefully not need with the new generation bodywork.

DDECKER · Jul 27, 2017

SledGuru said:
New as a baby's first grasp to air to arctic cat, have a 2018 mnt cat on the way, been doing some homework but wanted to get other cat guys must do's and best upgrades/accessories.

I'm not planning on doing a big bore or turbo at this point.

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May I ask what you have done to your past sleds? what sled you coming off of.....fuel....oil.... ride the hell out of it

SledGuru · Jul 27, 2017

DDECKER said:
May I ask what you have done to your past sleds? what sled you coming off of.....fuel....oil.... ride the hell out of it

2010 skidoo slp kit
2013 skidoo xm stock with simple mods
2014 decked to the nuts / impulse turbo

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ultrasks700 · Jul 28, 2017

Speedwerx is releasing the "handlebar control kit" which will relocate all the HW/TW and H/L beam switches off the handlebars, and get rid of the Bulky Kill/reverse switch configuration. I did a similar modification to my M-series and it was one of the best thing I ever did to that sled. This kit will be plug n play and should make a huge difference

https://www.speedwerxstore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3717

CO 2.0 · Jul 28, 2017

1. Gripper Skis
2. WYO/Kmod steering increase
3. BM Fab skinny boards
4. LW Can (diamond S ti quiet)
5. Tether
6. Clutching
7. Better front bumper (BM fab is going to make a good one)
8. Delete snow flap
9. ODI Ruffian grips (I like these a lot better than the oem ones. OEM are too thin and slick)

kiliki · Jul 28, 2017

My list is like CO's but in my order I would prefer. Note #1's are a must.

1. Gripper Skis
1. ODI Ruffian grips
1. Tether
2. LW Can (diamond S ti quiet)
3. Better front bumper
4. gearing
5. Clutching
6. BM Fab skinny boards the 18's are skinnier than the 16 back.
7. WYO/Kmod steering increase. I have not tried this yet.

Deezy · Jul 28, 2017

New Arctic Cat Mountain Front and Rear Bumpers
Arctic Cat Mountain Tube Boards
TKI Belt Kit
Rotopax Fuel and Tool Caddy
Tether
C&A BDX Skis
Diamond S Titanium Can
Risers
Clutching
Speedworks Switch Relocate Kit

Empire087 · Jul 29, 2017

IMO, id do basic bolt ons such as cans, handlebar control removal kits first, tethers, ect. Ride the sled and figure out what you need to change, Newish platform that should be ridden before throwing the wallet at it. Even with my sks, im only doing super basic easy stuff riding it then going from there.

fishstick · Jul 30, 2017

I agree ride it first. But if I didn't snow check a new G4 850 and ordered the new Cat. I'd be putting on the Barcode 365 kit. I had mine on my Viper set to 34" wide. If you think the 36" is good. Look out. Set to 34" it rides like a bike!! Hoping they're working on a kit for the Doo!!

SledGuru · Jul 30, 2017

Empire087 said:
IMO, id do basic bolt ons such as cans, handlebar control removal kits first, tethers, ect. Ride the sled and figure out what you need to change, Newish platform that should be ridden before throwing the wallet at it. Even with my sks, im only doing super basic easy stuff riding it then going from there.

For sure I agree with u there, always gotta do the basics it seems like tho

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jakey-boy · Jul 31, 2017

CO 2.0 said:
1. Gripper Skis
2. WYO/Kmod steering increase (Personally like the Turcotte post forward as well but the sled doesnt require it unless you like the strength)
3. BM Fab skinny boards
4. LW Can (diamond S ti quiet)
5. Tether
6. Clutching
7. Better front bumper (BM fab is going to make a good one)
8. Delete snow flap

Nailed it. Everyone is underselling the bmfab boards just cuz the new sleds is narrower. The boards are still a monstrous improvement. Narrower, raised, stronger and way better snow evacuation.

Empire087 · Jul 31, 2017

SledGuru said:
For sure I agree with u there, always gotta do the basics it seems like tho

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I dont get why they dont have a tether, you would think that would be basic safety equipment. I wonder if doo has some sort of strangle hold on the factory tether, or something along those lines. You really dont have to do the basics though, i mean a can is cheap weight reduction and a nice sound, handle bar controls is a preference, same goes with everything else.

SledGuru · Jul 31, 2017

Empire087 said:
I dont get why they dont have a tether, you would think that would be basic safety equipment. I wonder if doo has some sort of strangle hold on the factory tether, or something along those lines. You really dont have to do the basics though, i mean a can is cheap weight reduction and a nice sound, handle bar controls is a preference, same goes with everything else.

I liked my skidoo for that reason no stupid key and already had a tether. Can for sure

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madmax · Aug 8, 2017

Make sure it's clutched for your altitude and then ride the heck outta it. It's going to be a great sled out of the box. Then add what you feel it needs.

jeffheart153 · Aug 9, 2017

fishstick said:
I agree ride it first. But if I didn't snow check a new G4 850 and ordered the new Cat. I'd be putting on the Barcode 365 kit. I had mine on my Viper set to 34" wide. If you think the 36" is good. Look out. Set to 34" it rides like a bike!! Hoping they're working on a kit for the Doo!!

34" hugh!! I love mine at 36" but have been thinking of maxing out the heims and going narrower. Seems to be the way things are going. Narrower panels, running boards etc. seems like the next most logical step. Cant wait!

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