cat racer updates for 2013
Amsnow
Cat made a boatload of changes to its race sled for this season and a recent press release detailed all of them. For the sake of space we have tallied them here.
NEW CHASSIS GEOMETRY
Added ground clearance improves predictability through the huge holes and allows the rider to attack the track while scrubbing less speed.
1.35 in. added ground clearance at foot pockets
Flatter running board angles
Single layer .080 in. thick tunnel for increased strength
New rear suspension mounting positions give track drive more ground clearance
NEW FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING GEOMETRY
Improved caster angle
Increased ski stance to 43.5 in. (1.2 in. wider than 2012)
New steering ratio for sharper turning radius
New ski damper loads rear of ski for improved handling
New front arm shock eyelet for improved durability
NEW REAR SUSPENSION
Both the front and rear suspension changes improve steering and control while on the gas.
Front arm mounting position moved rearward 2 in. to improve transfer control
Increased front arm suspension travel (about 1 in.)
Added strength to both front arm and idler arm
New torsion spring for increased preload
New rear coupling position, gives a wider range of adjustment
DRIVE SYSTEM UPDATES
New PTO engine plate for durability
Increased stiffness in engine mounts
Modified dropcase for more strength
New lightweight/high strength track drive shaft
New driven shaft with increased durability
New drive clutch spring
New drive belt
Hayes BRAKE SYSTEM
New brake caliper and disc
Increased fastener size holding caliper halves together to decrease flex
New deeper pistons to eliminate caulking
Machining updates to improve bearing retention
Increased ports for improved flow
New seal groove for improved piston retraction
OTHER ITEMS
Heated 40mm Mikuni rack style TM carburetors w/TPS
New 1/4 turn assembly, hood pin, and hold down strap to secure side panels
Added thickness to snocross snow flap
Modified front heat exchanger engine mount bracket for increased durability
Updated wire harness for improved routing
New throttle cable with increased temperature rating
New choke cable
Snocross seat has narrower (1.5-in. each side) leg profile than Cross-Country seat
Snocross has low-height wind- shield and Cross-Country has mid-height
C&A XT Snocross or C&A ADX Cross Country Ski (Carbides NOT included)
New Team Arctic Green color