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[cattechsummitrider]

Oh ya first one to post!
Had the privilege to ride one last year,, impressed!, they are finally getting that chassis to work!!

 

[tmo1620]

Have one sitting in the garage awaiting first trip, cant freaking wait

 

[Bnorth]

Really really want to try one this year.

 

[Jjanke]

I really like how my 16 is set up and riding now but I cant wait to throw my leg over an 18 this year... Sounds like they nailed the new engine and chassis.

 

[mountianguy]

I really like how my 16 is set up and riding now but I cant wait to throw my leg over an 18 this year... Sounds like they nailed the new engine and chassis.

Be careful riding the 18 it could be expensive!!!!

 

[Eldereldo]

I was was going to wait another year, but was picking up some parts for the sled and they had the new ones in the showroom.

Couldn't stop myself so guess I will be riding a new sled this year.

 

[tmo1620]

I was kinda in the same boat, had a real good 14 m8000 with a ton into it that worked flawless and thought one more year and Id get a new one. And then with a week to go on the snochecks I said screw it, those early releases were working so good and everyone was raving about them so I had to have one. Went and picked it up last week and instantly knew it was the right decision

I was was going to wait another year, but was picking up some parts for the sled and they had the new ones in the showroom.

Couldn't stop myself so guess I will be riding a new sled this year.

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[Eldereldo]

Same, heavily modded 2014, this This is staying completely stock except for the running boards and bumpers.

 

[snowcannon]

Same, heavily modded 2014, this This is staying completely stock except for the running boards and bumpers.

Let's see how long you will be able to resist temptation...

 

[Teth-Air]

Nice sleds!, I have the 2018 Belt drive kits coming in from Tom at TKI so if you guys decide you want to drop a few pounds it is a great way to start.

 

[Eldereldo]

Let's see how long you will be able to resist temptation...

Yeh, I know, but going to try this tIme. Might keep the 2014 so if I feel like modding I can go ride for a few days then go back to the 2018.

 

[vodoo103]

Really really want to try one this year.

Yup. Same here.

 

[Catrider16]

I will be taking home my new 18 Ascender Cat Saturday.
Really looking forward to the season with some anticipation, as two of my riding friends will be on the Sidewinder this year.

 

[tstams]

anybody ride there’s yet, found the Engine wont rev was told this is normal for the first 6 hours.

 

[snowcannon]

anybody ride there’s yet, found the Engine wont rev was told this is normal for the first 6 hours.

Only up to 6000 rpms? That's break-in mode. Read about it on snowest.

 

[skegpro]

I will be taking home my new 18 Ascender Cat Saturday.
Really looking forward to the season with some anticipation, as two of my riding friends will be on the Sidewinder this year.

That will be a good comparison.

 

[tmo1620]

Wont rev over 6000 for the first bit, like less than an hour from what im told, then opens up but stays in break in mode until 6 hrs, adding extra fuel and oil, after 6 hrs its all good

anybody ride there’s yet, found the Engine wont rev was told this is normal for the first 6 hours.

 

[BEGA]

Rode mine on Oct 27th in Lucille, if it doesn't Rev initially means the dealer hasn't put in the PIN. Then the first 20min the engine doesn't Rev over 6300-6500rpm and it truly is a pain in ass but i think its a good idea, as soon as the engine hits that RPM it seems to put a pile of fuel to it and it just stutters. When the 20 min are done it just comes on with out warning so one time you push the throttle it stutters the next away you go!! I put a couple of hours on mine and you can tell it is still over fuelling or something on the top. Then of what i read in the manual after the 6hours are up it opens up again, looking forward to that because it feel strong bottom and mid as it is!! Ive been away from Cat since 2013, what a huge difference!!

 

[tstams]

Anybody install a belt drive i have a sidekick turbo coming wondering if a belt drive would be the other mod to do??

 

[E-Zmoke]

Anybody install a belt drive i have a sidekick turbo coming wondering if a belt drive would be the other mod to do??

Yep The new 18’ TKI kit is very nice!