Longhairfreak
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Thinking 08 Ski-Doo 800 163 or 09 Cat 800 162?
Looking to update my ride.
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tantrumpipeline
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Etec doo or 10-11 cat the extra $2000 is well worth it, take more than that in mods to make either choices at the next level
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This could turn out to be thread of the year! Just sayn........
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I'll be the first to bite!
IMHO, that wouldn't take much thinking!
You would be more impressed with a 2010 Doo with a 163 as they seemed bullet proof right out of the crate. They are pretty cheap right now.
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I wasn't the first as I took too long to think about my post..........
Mike270412
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Cat is 80's technology ...and this is snowandmud.com;even suggesting Arctic cat around here is ludicrous!
Cat is 80's technology ...and this is snowandmud.com;even suggesting Arctic cat around here is ludicrous!
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Just get a 2002 zx if your going to get an 09 cat. For mike
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tex78
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Ur the green pussy Willy wonka.
sent from my htc
sent from my htc
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I'd take the doo out of the 2
Stickyfingers
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07-09 cat 800 not enough power don't waste money on silly idea get an H.O. Cat if you have a good dealer nearby. I got 7300km on a stock 2010 summit 800 of hard abuse worked excellent for me. That being said my 08 xp only made it to 2200km till the whole mill piled up. Save a little longer dude.
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stick with the wedge!!!08 probably the last XP you would want to buy and well cat is like the old zx chassis.
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The 2008 XP 800's were hit or miss. You could really end up with trouble. I still say DOO over the cat, but I would step up to at least a 2010.
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again I find myself ashamed to own a cat.....
Aparently a bullet proof 800 is not all it's cracked up to be....
Aparently a bullet proof 800 is not all it's cracked up to be....
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Yes, but you Hobbit's have a special way of dealing with those Cats...........right!
You'll want to learn how to ride first and get used to how these things like "Fuel Injection" and "Suspension" work. Having suspension makes a world of difference to your riding style, so go slow and get used to the feel of it at first. Don't feel bad if you aren't the fastest guy on the mountain your first day, it will come with time.
Pistonbroke
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No kidding - just look at how stiffly sprung the wedgie is - even with this load, the ride height didn't change at all!
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It's fairly common for older fellers to step away from the Super Mod sleds and get back to something tuned down. Word of caution though Kevin. These sleds with this new fangled rider forward crap and venting, you run the risk of getting your mullet caught in the clutches. Maybe wear a hair net bud & good luck with on your phishing trip !
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I think you should go with a 09 Summit X Hillclimb. If you look in the classified section you will find one there! Lol
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Longhairfreak
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If there ever is a day when a stock sled out does the wedge in the steep and deep the FIRST thing I would do is pull out the rear skid and sell it to some Yamaha owner.
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Longhairfreak
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That stiff suspension is designed to stay on top of the snow. You guys enjoy your Cadillac like riding sleds and enjoy the trenching that comes with it.
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