problem with 2012 m8?

[powerclaw]

instead of gossip about someone who knows somebody that blew up their sled i would like to here from someone who it happened to and where they bought it and if they know what caused the failure and what the fix is. did anyone check their air box for rivits? told by dealer that there have been cases of loose rivits getting sucked into engine. taking mine out for first time friday.hopefully no issues!!!

 

[Shredder]

Mine will see snow for it's first time Friday as well. It'll either go down or it won't I guess. I'm just gonna ride mine and see what happens......

 

[Foxstar45]

Why not start it, run a hose on the cooler so it doesn't overheat, rev it lots, and watch the oil consumption. Shouldn't be hard to simulate 5-10kms of trail riding.

 

[SHIFTmx]

Have just over 100miles on mine and buddies 2012 HCR 800 from this last weekend. Mixed the first tank 100:1. I checked the air box and it was clean then before we rode them we tipped them on the clutch side at a 45 degree angle, left them there for 10 min. After that rode them like we usally would. They work great, i am so happy with this new chassis anyone that hasent rode there new proclimbs will be Happy.

 

[carlsonswerve]

where you going friday?

 

[Shredder]

Why not start it, run a hose on the cooler so it doesn't overheat, rev it lots, and watch the oil consumption. Shouldn't be hard to simulate 5-10kms of trail riding.

Mine already had 3 kms on it when I picked it up from the dealer. I ran more 2 kms on it in my garage.

 

[DILLIGAF]

170 miles on mine so far and not a single problem. Other than a $h!t eating grin that just won't go away! Absolutely love this sled!

 

[JaySimon]

170 miles on mine so far and not a single problem. Other than a $h!t eating grin that just won't go away! Absolutely love this sled!

A good shop should warrentee that $h!t eating grin for ya....

 

[Shredder]

A good shop should warrentee that $h!t eating grin for ya....

That's good stuff right there!!!

 

[flying frenchman]

This sled tipping ,will it have to be done on every ride ? So nothing happens to you new sled on every trip.

 

[DILLIGAF]

I'm more than fine with the grin!

 

[powerclaw]

where you going friday?

we are going to vale. most likely clamina and allen. maybe we will see you there. im riding my 2012 lmt m8 also for the first time.:d

 

[powerclaw]

Why not start it, run a hose on the cooler so it doesn't overheat, rev it lots, and watch the oil consumption. Shouldn't be hard to simulate 5-10kms of trail riding.

did exactly that and put 11 kms on it , got it nice and hot. didnt code.

 

[SledMamma]

There is a whole other thread dedicated to this topic: search for ProClimb Fact Only and you should find it. It leaves out the people who just wanna stir up chit and the made up stories and sticks to advice from owners with experience. Lotsa good information...

 

[adamg]

Why not start it, run a hose on the cooler so it doesn't overheat, rev it lots, and watch the oil consumption. Shouldn't be hard to simulate 5-10kms of trail riding.

Why not ride it like you just spent $13000 on a vehicle that is made for riding? If the factory and dealer can't deliver a vehicle that lives through its first day of use, it's their problem.

 

[Foxstar45]

Why not ride it like you just spent $13000 on a vehicle that is made for riding? If the factory and dealer can't deliver a vehicle that lives through its first day of use, it's their problem.

If you can ride from your doorstop then of course ride it like normal. For someone who is driving a distance, getting a hotel room and maybe taking a day or 2 off work then it's going to be your problem to.

 

[Daniel]

Had a friend buy one yesterday put 20km on it today and it still running and he pulled the cord and went I don't think he let it warm up fore more then 15 sec

 

[Turbo-North]

ArcticInsider - Let it Bleed: Service Advisory on the 2012 800 Arctic Cats
Heres a Cat bulletin for those that care to know . Not meaning you Maxwell!!!!
Oh man i was in PG and was gonna stop at Howies but didn,t really need anything LOL!! Bill is the MAN the new owners are finally getting it figured out though!

 

[andrew3399]

Re: Cat bullitenThere you have it proper pdi was not carried out. So will arctic cat pay for the burn downs or are the dealers gonna have to take responsibility. Imagine, if only these dealers would have loosened their money grip a little and made it a policy that each gas tank gets half a liter regardless of fuel level to the customer at delivery. Feel for the guys that burnt down.

 

[maxwell]

Re: Cat bullitenThere you have it proper pdi was not carried out. So will arctic cat pay for the burn downs or are the dealers gonna have to take responsibility. Imagine, if only these dealers would have loosened their money grip a little and made it a policy that each gas tank gets half a liter regardless of fuel level to the customer at delivery. Feel for the guys that burnt down.

was this normal pdi procedure on the other model years?