Video: Where Did My Arctic Cat Go? 2 for 5 rides

[christopher]

Where'd the Cat go you ask? We had some technical difficulties with is.

 

[Chad_Brochill]

The first power valve issues were very weird to hear of on that engine. The second time it blew up made me wonder if something was installed incorrectly. Hopefully the new motor holds up.

It seems like the blue mountain cats are the ones having issues, especially the ones made for Canada.

 

[christopher]

The first power valve issues were very weird to hear of on that engine. The second time it blew up made me wonder if something was installed incorrectly. Hopefully the new motor holds up.

It seems like the blue mountain cats are the ones having issues, especially the ones made for Canada.

Certainly hasn't been a stellar product launch.

 

[PSI 800]

I wonder if Cat is getting more attention about the issues on the 858 because their previous motors were pretty good and Poo doesnt get that much attention about stuff because they havent had stellar product for a long time and its just the norm?

 

[Chad_Brochill]

I wonder if Cat is getting more attention about the issues on the 858 because their previous motors were pretty good and Poo doesnt get that much attention about stuff because they havent had stellar product for a long time and its just the norm?

I also think Cat is in the spotlight right now in light of Textron ****ing them. Lots of eyes on the 858. The new chassis is also an actual new chassis and not some refinement too so people are excited for that.

 

[christopher]

I also think Cat is in the spotlight right now in light of Textron ****ing them. Lots of eyes on the 858. The new chassis is also an actual new chassis and not some refinement too so people are excited for that.

No Doubt they are suffering from enhanced observation as people are worried they MIGHT vanish and leave them holding very expensive defective sleds.

 

[Griff]

What is the rate of these issues, above or below what is typical in the industry for a new product launch? Is Textron standing behind their customers and dealers despite their current status?

 

[rkm]

Certainly hasn't been a stellar product launch.

Did you forget how terrible the belt life was on 2017 850s or how many 2019 Poo 850s blew up?

 

[MTsled3]

Did you forget how terrible the belt life was on 2017 850s or how many 2019 Poo 850s blew up?

The Doo 850s had engine issues that first year too. Helped a guide rescue a seized rental that year, and he said they had 7 of them seize so far. The bulkheads were brittle as well, they had to beef them up and add bracing for 2018.

 

[Vern]

The interweb always forgets about the doo and poo issues, but if not one more 858 blew up they’ll still be judged for the ones that have for the next ten years. I’m just hoping it’s only the Canuck blue one’s having that issue, maybe I shoulda bought a green one . Guess if it doesn’t start snowing in Utah I won’t have to find out.

 

[arcticridr]

Hmmm haven't picked my Blue 858 up yet hopefully no issues as I am 8 hrs from the dealer , don't have szhat for snow anyway gives me a week or so to add procomp bumpers and ski scratchers and Jaws can mite ride it with stock can and get some time on it before swapping , gonna go over every harness, hose , bracket nut and bolt with a microscope (always do anyway ) make sure all is good then let her rip wooohooooo

 

[Vern]

gotta give those Canadian dealers credit for being on the ball though, guarantee no dealers around me have new engines sitting on the shelf.

 

[turboless terry]

The Doo 850s had engine issues that first year too. Helped a guide rescue a seized rental that year, and he said they had 7 of them seize so far. The bulkheads were brittle as well, they had to beef them up and add bracing for 2018.

Never had any trouble with 2 17s and an 18. No blown belts either. A bunch of the weak bulkheads was bs also. People riding with low snow and hitting stuff. Christopher was one of them. Muskoka had a new doo blow up first ride. Think it was 2 years ago. They all have their issues. It's like buying a truck. You get lucky or you don't. Cat had some 18s blow up. None of this was a pandemic like the 07 doo. You only hear the bad stuff. The site numbers aren't really a popularity contest. It's who is having more problems. Of course polaris is winning.

 

[MTsled3]

Never had any trouble with 2 17s and an 18. No blown belts either. A bunch of the weak bulkheads was bs also. People riding with low snow and hitting stuff. Christopher was one of them. Muskoka had a new doo blow up first ride. Think it was 2 years ago. They all have their issues. It's like buying a truck. You get lucky or you don't. Cat had some 18s blow up. None of this was a pandemic like the 07 doo. You only hear the bad stuff. The site numbers aren't really a popularity contest. It's who is having more problems. Of course polaris is winning.

I agree, most of the problems people whine about on the internet are much less widespread than they make it seem. I have experienced or personally witnessed some of them though, the 2017 Doo issues I mentioned all make that list. Just pointing out that the golden child of reliability has had some bad years as well. I've never actually owned a Cat, but the couple I've been around haven't had major issues, just small gremlins for the most part.

 

[turboless terry]

I agree, most of the problems people whine about on the internet are much less widespread than they make it seem. I have experienced or personally witnessed some of them though, the 2017 Doo issues I mentioned all make that list. Just pointing out that the golden child of reliability has had some bad years as well. I've never actually owned a Cat, but the couple I've been around haven't had major issues, just small gremlins for the most part.

Like no hand warmers. I got lucky on 17. Never blew a belt and had it in stellar snow. Talked to people who did. I'm sure it was due to my stellar break in method. Sold it to a friend and he never blew a belt. Guaranteed, it needed a belt because I think it was in the lower teens when we sold it to him. He ran the same belt we had in it.

 

[christopher]

Did you forget how terrible the belt life was on 2017 850s or how many 2019 Poo 850s blew up?

who could ever forget that.
I really do think the issue is that CAT is up in the air and people are EXTRA NERVOUS because of that uncertainly

 

[christopher]

The Doo 850s had engine issues that first year too. Helped a guide rescue a seized rental that year, and he said they had 7 of them seize so far. The bulkheads were brittle as well, they had to beef them up and add bracing for 2018.

hmm
I bought three of those 2017 850s and had NO engine issues.
FRAME/BULKHEAD ISSUES yes

 

[christopher]

Never had any trouble with 2 17s and an 18. No blown belts either. A bunch of the weak bulkheads was bs also. People riding with low snow and hitting stuff. Christopher was one of them. Muskoka had a new doo blow up first ride. Think it was 2 years ago. They all have their issues. It's like buying a truck. You get lucky or you don't. Cat had some 18s blow up. None of this was a pandemic like the 07 doo. You only hear the bad stuff. The site numbers aren't really a popularity contest. It's who is having more problems. Of course polaris is winning.

But once we put the aftermarket braces in place it was never an issue again

 

[IDspud]

Any issues with pavement rash on those?

 

[christopher]

Any issues with pavement rash on those?

nope those were the good ole days when I had ENCLOSED TRAILERS!