900's

[mOdD]

I was wondering if the older 900 cat twins were reliable engines? I've never ridden one nor do I know anybody that owns one. Was just wondering if they were any good because there is a really good buy on one here locally that I woudln't mind picking up. I think it's a '04 1m.
Any feedback would be great. Thanks:beer;

 

[eludnu]

I have an 03 800 and it's a very solid motor. I've heard nothing but good things about the 900. It's a tourqe monster too.

 

[diggerdown]

It's one of the best engines I've ever had. Very tough and very strong.

 

[1Mike900]

If you wan't to accelerate and have durability at the same time it can't be beat! I would leave a single pipe on it and not do twins unless you know what you are doing! Mid range lean spot only gets worse, Just vary the throttle. There are no belt problems and just keep the clutches clean and operating efficiently. They may not have the best suspension, But will get you to the top of the hill if need be! They were the sled to beat for many yrs. and the new ones have there work cut out for them! If the price is right, Take it and modify to your hearts content! A little body english goes a long way with these and your muscles will get a work out! Which is good!

Mike

 

[Meatman]

they suck...no torque, falls flat on its face, too heavy ..on that note, who's selling and how much :beer;























one thing that they did have a problem with was the crank bearings going out, too much torque would literally twist the motor up. Carb sleds take mods extremely well. pending on how good the deal is i would say pick it up....

 

[1Mike900]

Yeah, Your right they are heavy like a slammed caddy, Wallow like an "Ol'e Garbage Scowl! Makes you look like a 6 yr. old kid after your older sister gave you a big shove on her old worn out 3 speed bicycle for the first time. But if you raise it up all around like a '74 High Boy Ford it will carve effortlessly side to side and will have less drag in the deep!

Mike

 

[G-Force]

they suck, buy my M7 instead

 

[Rixster]

Long live the king !!!!

 

[dooadew]

i had a 03 900 151, i loved it . it had 3250 miles on it when i got rid of it and only changed the belt twice, the second time was my bad. never did anything else to it
if you want torque and rideability you cant go wrong with a 900.

 

[mOdD]

they suck, buy my M7 instead

haha G, I would love to but the price is almost to cheap to pass up!
I really don't want the old school chassis but I just might have to deal with it?
Btw is P really going under???

 

[chad bob]

i had a 04 kingcat 900 loved it wish my m had half the mid range power. sold it to my dad and he still rides the crap out of it

 

[Idcatman3]

My dad and I still ride 900 based cats. We have less money in three of our sleds than my brother has in his M1000, and if he beats us by any, it's not much.

The only motor problems we've had with them have either had really high miles, or been tuning errors on our part.

Plus, this motor won't fit (without a lot more work than I want to put in it) in an M:

 

[r9559]

Maintain your clutch.......in my case the 900 likes it eat pin bushings. Love the torque! I was disappointment with the power on m7's.

 

[blackcat900]

Great sled I have one for sale wanting to upgrade to an 09 m8 or m1000