Weirboondocking
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This is not another belt thread and don't want it to be.
A friend of mine bough a 2013 cat and is blowing belts.... I said get that clutching set up right for you, gear it down as well.
He says he shouldn't have to spend money on it its brand new.... I laughed "Its a mt sled, they take work".
I wish that out of the box they worked perfect but they don't none of them do, some need more power, I think they all need clutching, some need suspension work, and most need a diet to start.
If you ride hard and you expect 100% ready to ride, you will probably be disappointed. I also think all factory sleds are coming to us in good form to start from... think back ten years and you had to sink a tone into them to make them work in the mountains. Now the cat needs weights a gear and a can for most riders. Polaris needs a few hp. The new do I admit I don't have much experience with but I'm sure they will need some work too. Most of us spend a few extra buck on after market must haves, but its a lot less then it was.
A friend of mine bough a 2013 cat and is blowing belts.... I said get that clutching set up right for you, gear it down as well.
He says he shouldn't have to spend money on it its brand new.... I laughed "Its a mt sled, they take work".
I wish that out of the box they worked perfect but they don't none of them do, some need more power, I think they all need clutching, some need suspension work, and most need a diet to start.
If you ride hard and you expect 100% ready to ride, you will probably be disappointed. I also think all factory sleds are coming to us in good form to start from... think back ten years and you had to sink a tone into them to make them work in the mountains. Now the cat needs weights a gear and a can for most riders. Polaris needs a few hp. The new do I admit I don't have much experience with but I'm sure they will need some work too. Most of us spend a few extra buck on after market must haves, but its a lot less then it was.
, but I have to agree on most points with the XM. I would also recommend a PRO for anyone who needs a lighter sled (and for the Ski-Doo loyal who think the XM does handle as good as a lightweight, well, sortof. Yes, the XM handles awesome compared to the XP and is a big step in the right direction. Actually a huge step in the right direction. Unfortunately it still has mass, and Issac Newtons laws regarding mass still apply regardless. If you weigh less than 150lbs, you might want to carefully 'weigh' your options between an XM and a PRO) As for the kitty cats, there is a bit more work involved to get them set up IMO.
