barleyfarmer
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Did anyone have any real issues with any of the new m's?I will be ordering here pretty quick and was wondering what problems have popped up!
New Cat Issues?
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saskcat
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I have a 2013 M8 ltd 162. 650 miles original belt. Did some venting and a can. Absolutely night and day compared to my 12. This sled rocks
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Did anyone have any real issues with any of the new m's?I will be ordering here pretty quick and was wondering what problems have popped up!
Rode poo. Doo. Yammy. And cat this year. Cat was at the bottom. If your not brand loyal I'd go check out the others. IMO.
polarman
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I have a 13 Summit XM 163 and a 13 Proclimb ltd 153. I put a 3 inch Camoplast and an RK Tek bracket to lower and move back the handlebars on the Proclimb. I'm a Ski Doo guy and am here to tell you I love them both. Last 3 rides I have been on the Proclimb......Taking it again today
I've got a 2013 proclimb 800 limited and love the sled. Have had one issue with the fuel pump/pickups. Actually at the dealer right now getting resolved. Hopefully i dont have any other issue, it sucks gettkng towed ot on a brand new sled! Other then that the handling and power is great!
Cat401
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Over 600 miles on my 13' 153 M8 Ltd ES. No issues.....trouble free.
There was a recall on the rail tips....I put on a BDX kit ($70) that comes with new tips....no worries.
There was a recall on the rail tips....I put on a BDX kit ($70) that comes with new tips....no worries.
Cat401
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I don't think that was his question.....
I ride '12 proclimb 800. 2800 Kms. Changed belt at 1500 km cause thought was due. Telescoping handlebars changed once. Other than that notta! Snow checked a '14!! Might not be lightest of bunch but most reliable! IMO
My buddy has proclimb 13 with a 174x3" and some help from linderman and that sled hauls freakin ass! Rode the xm and was convinced that was the answer but after last weekend there's no way. Proclimb all the way!
as mentioned, sled lays over and handles nice, bulletproof motors, nice features like air shocks and handy gauges, these sleds amaze me with the little things more and more every time. Not a fan of the skis, they hunt and grab on the trail and are average in the deep stuff IMO. The 2012's had issues with the fuel level senders (would start flashing very prematurely), had one that would flash 1 bar and then would only take 24 L to fill it (in a 40 L tank..). Cat fixed this issue for the 2013's but the shape of tank still is misleading on the volume. Clutch it for your alt and weight, tweak it with a boondocker box if you want, and pin it.
Got boost want snow
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Only issue I have seen is broken helix but warranty came good for them.
summ-it-up
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i love my 2013 162 m8. i havent had a chance to ride any of the new competition but do not feel the need to either. no problems to speak of except some minor warranty items on the 10hr service. have 1050 kms on it now,
what were you looking at buying? have you had a chance to drive one of the new cats? if not come on over, i'm in vega as well. shouldnt be hard to find me
what were you looking at buying? have you had a chance to drive one of the new cats? if not come on over, i'm in vega as well. shouldnt be hard to find me
white6
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On a 13' proclimb 800 153" sno pro ltd. and love it, no big problems so far. I have heard of the e-start breaking on a few but that is arctic cat recognized and solution in place for if it breaks. Rail tips were also a recall this yr and mine were worn down pretty good. Know of two guys that lost or sheared bolts in there secondary (one turbo one stock), but if you do a sled checkover bt trips im sure its fine.
Im around 1000miles right now, no belt issues (still on my original) or anything else. Only changes i made to the machine were a 19tooth top gear and a can. Considering changing my helix or something to get better engine braking. Enjoy your new ride
Im around 1000miles right now, no belt issues (still on my original) or anything else. Only changes i made to the machine were a 19tooth top gear and a can. Considering changing my helix or something to get better engine braking. Enjoy your new ride
WDP
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Have the 13 Pro Climb 153 Ltd. Starter packed it in a month ago around 600 miles, now a pull start for the rest of the season until Cat issues the fix for it. Changed can and thats it, runs great and pulls hard. By far the easiest sled I've had to throw around and is awesome in the deep stuff. Glad I went back to Cat.
white6
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Hey WDP your local dealer should have the fix for your starter! I know T&T Powersports has the kits in stock.
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