The green is still better than the McDoo colors!! Liking the changes. Was really hoping for a 174" x3" power claw. 36" front end will be awesome, love it on my M. A 2016 with a supercharger would be cool ride.... Red deer cycle works want to get a group buy on superchargers???
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That could be arranged but you might want to go with the Boost-It turbo over the supercharger. We looked into the superchargers this season and decided to do the prototype Boost-It kit for a number of reasons. Stop in and see me
Videos are decent. I like hearing the engineering types talk in those videos. More than "paid to talk" voice over and especially more than the "paid to ride" guys. (Be it any manufacturer.)
Looks like they've fixed a few of the sore points that they keep getting flack over. The spindles and narrows suspension we all saw coming. Team clutches, primary and secondary, I didn't see that coming, and good for them for ditching what wasn't working (I think I heard no more TCL as well?) And the crap ski's that were basically placeholders until you put on real skis are gone too, the new ski might not be better but good for them for trying.
Looks like they've fixed a few of the sore points that they keep getting flack over. The spindles and narrows suspension we all saw coming. Team clutches, primary and secondary, I didn't see that coming, and good for them for ditching what wasn't working (I think I heard no more TCL as well?) And the crap ski's that were basically placeholders until you put on real skis are gone too, the new ski might not be better but good for them for trying.
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Looks good Cat! Looks like they are heading in the right direction.
Team clutching should be a big improvment.
Looks like the 1100 is still offered, I thought everyone thought it was on it's way out??
Not reallll important, but any talk of weights, or did I miss it??
Team clutching should be a big improvment.
Looks like the 1100 is still offered, I thought everyone thought it was on it's way out??
Not reallll important, but any talk of weights, or did I miss it??
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Not much for weight savings.. Couple pounds on the new front end and 3" track. They will be around the 450dry mark and easily modded to the 420 mark with a can and belt drive
Cat401
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2 1/5 lbs in the front end, 3 1/5 lbs with the 3" track over previous 2.6", fixed steering post...prob 1lb lighter?...
Cat401
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some improvements:
different rails...higher in some spots
redesigned from curve of rail (approach angle)
front skid has 6.5" of travel vs 4.5 on previous
front skid shock has 12.5" travel vs 11.25 on previous
no more telescoping bars on M series,,,fixed only...weight savings
new spindle design flows through deep snow better and narrow upper a arms - lighter, narrower stance from 34.5 to 38"
spindle caster angle from 17 deg to 27 deg....better handling
7" skis with different designed keel....better steering
Fox Evol shocks
team clutching...proven performance
4 year warranty
different rails...higher in some spots
redesigned from curve of rail (approach angle)
front skid has 6.5" of travel vs 4.5 on previous
front skid shock has 12.5" travel vs 11.25 on previous
no more telescoping bars on M series,,,fixed only...weight savings
new spindle design flows through deep snow better and narrow upper a arms - lighter, narrower stance from 34.5 to 38"
spindle caster angle from 17 deg to 27 deg....better handling
7" skis with different designed keel....better steering
Fox Evol shocks
team clutching...proven performance
4 year warranty
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McGrath
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You hit the nail on the head with changes, just sat on them ten minutes ago. Two colors solid black or green, little disappointed no 850cc engine.
Supertrax is wrong again, this time saying the M8000 has a ctec2 800cc motor.
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Catman10
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Predictable changes except for the clutching which will be awesome. I love my team clutches, second to none in my opinion. Good for Cat but sad they didn't increase the power, unfortunately I don't think they are gonna get a big increase in sales over the few changes but maybe I am wrong, a person could by a holdover 15 for cheap and change out the clutches and narrow up the front end and have pretty close to the same machine for a lot less $. Some dealers were selling 14's for $8700.00, hmmmm gets a guy thinking. I am disappointed that these guys didn't wanna take down the T3, thought Cat might make it exciting, oh well maybe next year.
pfi572
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With the clutching ? Why would they not have went Yamaha clutch's ?
Proven and they work.
Proven and they work.
I disagree catman10, would cost $1200 to upgrade to team clutches,$700 for the front end without evol shocks,$1200 for a 3" track,$400 for skis. Not sure what a Sno check will be but these 16s are good bang for your buck. As far as the guys complaining about a new engine, aftermarket guys have these sleds dialed in and are proven.
LennyR
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But that's about $3500 , you can get a 15 new for $10 ish, a 16 is gonna be over $15 for sure. The holdovers look pretty good now I'd say.
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So was the 800 ctec super trax spilling the beans on something they weren't supposed to or were they just wrong
Catman10
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I don't count the track as a cost since I would change it regardless if it was a 14, 15, or 16. The skis aren't worth the cash so it would be just the front end and clutches for me, prob under $2000. I could then do a complete top end mod by Brent and still be way cheaper than a 16 and it would be a fun machine for about the same as a new 16 and there wouldn't be a T 3 in sight.
It's too bad they didn't add a 174" for 2016. I guess the front end for $700 includes spacers for your shocks to shorten. So a guy could build a 15 with a 174 pretty cheap. The clutches would last for one season then upgrade to the team. My big question is who wants to buy a 490 lb ,200 hp M1000 174 with 1000 miles on it!!
Cat401
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Its official....Motorfist has been acquired by Arctic Cat
Arctic Cat Acquires Motorfist
4 Hours Ago
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Addition of Motorfist expands Arctic Cat’s line of high-performance technical riding gear
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arctic Cat Inc. (Nasdaq:ACAT) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Motorfist, LLC, a privately owned company based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, that designs, develops and distributes high-performance technical riding gear. Founded in 2009, Motorfist does business throughout North America, as well as Russia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Japan, Iceland and Greenland. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“This acquisition complements our garment and riding-gear business, and is an example of our strategy to grow through small, bolt-on acquisitions,” said Christopher T. Metz, Arctic Cat president and CEO. “Motorfist is an innovative, growing company in the power sports apparel market with a strong reputation as a provider of technical snowmobile riding gear. Adding an outstanding brand like Motorfist gives us a broader PG&A product offering for our North America and international markets. We are excited to welcome Motorfist’s employees into the Arctic Cat family.”
Arctic Cat will maintain the Motorfist brand positioning and name, and Motorfist will continue to operate independently with its current staff in Idaho Falls.
Brad Ball, Motorfist’s founder and president, said: “Our success over the past six years speaks to our passion for providing the riding community with the highest quality gear. I am proud of what we have built at Motorfist, and I am excited to enter a new chapter of growth with Arctic Cat.”
After only a few years of manufacturing, the Motorfist brand has set a high benchmark for premium snowmobile gear. Motorfist’s products are engineered with its proprietary eVent® waterproof, windproof and breathable fabric, delivering rugged solutions for harsh conditions.
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