Sidewinder 174 build and season ride report

[Turblue]

So update on the new arctic cat magnetic tether, it appears that it doesn’t come with a plug or wires...but I found someone that is making the plug harness to fit into your existing tether on your Sidewinder. More to follow.

 

[Lund]

So update on the new arctic cat magnetic tether, it appears that it doesn’t come with a plug or wires...but I found someone that is making the plug harness to fit into your existing tether on your Sidewinder. More to follow.
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Is the Cats 4stroke magnetic tether or the 2stroke?

 

[Turblue]

You order the 4stroke magnetic tether switch and get this adapter harness ...will plug right into the plug for your Yamaha tether. If you have one.

 

[Xmrider163]

You order the 4stroke magnetic tether switch and get this adapter harness ...will plug right into the plug for your Yamaha tether. If you have one.

Yep I got the tether and harness on order should be here this week.

 

[Lund]

You order the 4stroke magnetic tether switch and get this adapter harness ...will plug right into the plug for your Yamaha tether. If you have one.

Yep I got the tether and harness on order should be here this week.

Do you guys have the part number's?
I was at A/C the other day and told me that the switch is $45.00, it doesn't seem right considering the old tether was $100. I think he's quoted me the wrong stuff.

 

[Turblue]

So the part number for the complete tether is

[FONT=&quot]8639-075. Think it was around 79 from the local dealer.
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https://www.countrycat.com/arctic-cat-8639-075-safety-tether-switch-2018-zr-xf-m-9000

 

[Lund]

So the part number for the complete tether is

8639-075. Think it was around 79 from the local dealer.
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https://www.countrycat.com/arctic-cat-8639-075-safety-tether-switch-2018-zr-xf-m-9000

Ok, i suspected they quoted me wrong. Thanks

 

[Turblue]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on the CAI? .....I never did put one on and never really felt that I lost performance on the deep days. The way the Sidewinder draws air seems to work.

 

[Kibbels]

From all the manufactures such as CR, EVO, PEFI Hurricane etc. they do make a difference with pipe combo... for the 17 its a must but the 18 & 19 have better stock set up. I did it on my 18.

 

[Turblue]

So the evo cai looks like a wire framed cage? I like that it’s compact compared to the CR one. Stainless steel? Anyone have problems icing up like the rear mounts use to?

 

[Lund]

So the evo cai looks like a wire framed cage? I like that it’s compact compared to the CR one. Stainless steel? Anyone have problems icing up like the rear mounts use to?

Yes, mine iced up once last season, about half the prefilter but it was an exceptional day. Very deep fine snow and very cold. I recommend doubling up on the sock and that seems to cure any ice build up, never had that issue since.

There is no HP gains with CAI.

 

[Kibbels]

So the evo cai looks like a wire framed cage? I like that it’s compact compared to the CR one. Stainless steel? Anyone have problems icing up like the rear mounts use to?

what Lund said from what I know as well. I have 3 socks so double up switch out as needed. I went with EVO as I have the charge tubes & BOV... fit to perfection. I just have to install plate around tube as you see it’s hanging on bars.. you will need to upgrade you’re BOV forsure as the OEM start to leak.

 

[Lund]

what Lund said from what I know as well. I have 3 socks so double up switch out as needed. I went with EVO as I have the charge tubes & BOV... fit to perfection. I just have to install plate around tube as you see it’s hanging on bars.. you will need to upgrade you’re BOV forsure as the OEM start to leak.

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Who's BOV did you go with, i suspect not OEM.

 

[zal]

I add a CAI on my sled this year. After running my sled in April with above zero temps, in tight trees going slow speeds (one trail in, one trail out), the sled temp light came on many times. So did the doo I was with.
When you add the CAI, you remove the air box as well as the intakes in the hood by the cluster. I started my sled and ran it to temp and wow, without the intakes, it now works like a vent. And a lot of heat was coming out for the little time it was ran.

 

[zal]

what Lund said from what I know as well. I have 3 socks so double up switch out as needed. I went with EVO as I have the charge tubes & BOV... fit to perfection. I just have to install plate around tube as you see it’s hanging on bars.. you will need to upgrade you’re BOV forsure as the OEM start to leak.

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Who's BOV did you go with, i suspect not OEM.

Looks like EVOs. It's a nice clean install.

 

[Kibbels]

So the evo cai looks like a wire framed cage? I like that it’s compact compared to the CR one. Stainless steel? Anyone have problems icing up like the rear mounts use to?

Here is with & out

 

[FastFarmer]

That’s a pretty legit build...solid advise too.

 

[Turblue]

what Lund said from what I know as well. I have 3 socks so double up switch out as needed. I went with EVO as I have the charge tubes & BOV... fit to perfection. I just have to install plate around tube as you see it’s hanging on bars.. you will need to upgrade you’re BOV forsure as the OEM start to leak.

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I’ve tested my bov and so far it’s been good. Looks like a good clean setup.

 

[Turblue]

Here is with & out

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i think this setup should almost be better....no metal for ice to form on...as long as it can take the abuse of getting rolled over ...which mine does often. Lol.

 

[Turblue]

Can someone post a good close up of the 2018 stock intake screen on the console...is that the only change from 17? Looking at the parts it is.