Where do you take your cat?

[swampcat07]

As time goes by and I approach 2000 miles on my H1 engine I am starting to think about what mods I want to do and what stock parts need to be replaced. My friend has a 400 and almost has 2k and has done alot less service work than I did. Well I think the larger tires and the places I take my cat are the reason. So where has your cat been?

I would also be intrested in what mods you have done.

Well besides being on its side from a 35mph +/- rollover here are some pics.

[mikeexplorer]

I rarely get photographed as I am usually the one with the camera. I passed 2,500 miles last week and my machine is still stock. Only replacement parts aside from the usual oil and diff changes has been the brakes and recently tires.

Still cannot post attachments, even tried converting them to GIF's first

Mike

[mikeexplorer]

Here are some using photobucket.

Snow Shoe Rails-to-Trails

Abandoned bridge at SSRT

Undisclosed location

Potential new trail

Next three courtesy of Swampcat (Taken at Lost Trails)

One of the few times I get photographed

Mike

Edited August 9, 2009 by mikeexplorer
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[swampcat07]

cool pics mike.

[mikeexplorer]

Well the action shots YOU took, they did come out great.

[outlander560]

well i havent really taken that many pics because of the same reasons you have mike..ill post a few just at the local train track trails...how is lost trails atv park?? i have always been wanting to go their...anyway as for mods: warn winch with synthetic rope, 26"itp mudlites on itp rims, 1.5 inch moose lift(modified because they dont make one for independent cats) HL springs, raider hand guards, epi clutch kit purple secondary and orange primary springs, front and rear bumpers, and a k&n filter with pre-filter... i did break one thing that really sucked it was my right rear axle besides that nothing major and i have 975 miles on her

here is one of the trails running along the taconic...might be posting some action pics of it in the swamp and at the race track... but as for now i only have 1 sorry fellas

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Edited August 9, 2009 by outlander560

[Lumpneck]

Mine's pretty stock except the bumpers, winch, hand guards, etc. The one thing that made a difference was the 26" Bighorns on ITP's. They made it a lot easier to manage. So far the only thing that should get some attention is the spike load dampener. It's not slipping bad, but I should get it replaced while I still have warranty. I've only got around 600 miles on it so far, so there's plenty of time for something to go on it.

Mike, I love that pic of you crawling out of the mud pit

I've got a few pics, but having some trouble. It says they're not a valid image.

[outlander560]

they might be to big....if you would like i can post the pictures for you..you can email me at [email protected] or you load them on photobucket.com and just copy and paste the image code

[mikeexplorer]

they might be to big....if you would like i can post the pictures for you..you can email me at [email protected] or you load them on photobucket.com and just copy and paste the image code

I resize mine down to 640 X 480 before trying to attach them. Still says invalid image.

Mike

[mikeexplorer]

Mine's pretty stock except the bumpers, winch, hand guards, etc. The one thing that made a difference was the 26" Bighorns on ITP's. They made it a lot easier to manage. So far the only thing that should get some attention is the spike load dampener. It's not slipping bad, but I should get it replaced while I still have warranty. I've only got around 600 miles on it so far, so there's plenty of time for something to go on it.

Mike, I love that pic of you crawling out of the mud pit

I've got a few pics, but having some trouble. It says they're not a valid image.

I didn't make it out of the pit because my tires were worn out. I plan to put the bighorns on my LE rims when I get a few $$ together. For now I am using the ex-swampcat tires :coolgleamAc:

Mike

[BuckBilly]

Nice pictures everone!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lumpneck]

I didn't make it out of the pit because my tires were worn out. I plan to put the bighorns on my LE rims when I get a few $$ together. For now I am using the ex-swampcat tires :coolgleamAc:

Mike

It was sure fun watching that cat claw, though! It was amazing what you were able to do with those old tires. Your new/old stockers will be a lot better, but wait till you get the Bighorns, what a difference.

[mikeexplorer]

I had those tires on too long. 2,300 miles. I was feeling the turning being effected by the wear. Even the new/used stockers I feel a big difference. Can't wait to get the bighorns.

Mike

[mikeexplorer]

After last weekend the Kitty is getting some work done. Oil change, and all the stuff. Started heating up again so this time I pulled the radiator right out, sure enough looked ok from the front, but blocked in the back.

Mike

[swampcat07]

Well only a week left till Fishers you will see a whole new cat when I post some pics. She had the carb cleaned and runs as strong as ever. Hope its enough to push those 29.5s with the stock clutching.

[fireman2828]

Anywhere I can.. Mine is fully stock, except for winch and blade mount. Wanting aluminum wheels... HOW do I upload photos to here? It keeps saying not a valid image file.

[outlander560]

http://www.quadcrazy.com/atvforum/learning-center/2796-how-insert-image-into-post.html look at that it should help you with uploading images...Do you have a photobucket account? The other problem might be the picture size they might be to big.

[swampcat07]

Here are some pics before the cat made it to rock run. I should have some action shots soon.

[outlander560]

oooo i wish i had laws on my cat... did u put the bedliner on the racks and the snorkels? i really like the graphics kit

[swampcat07]

Yep everything is bedlined. The graphics are from Arctic FX. Thanks for the compliment. It took a few weeks to accomplish. I'm working on clutching now.

[outlander560]

what kinda of clutch kit are you looking at??...i got an epi purple secondary and orage primarys big difference on the low end side..

[swampcat07]

I had Airdam machine my primary, well another one. I can lift the front end with 27s off the ground no problem now. I didn't get a chance to ride with the 29.5 outlaws yet.

My goal is to be able to turn the 29.5s but still be able to trail ride.

Did you just mod the dry end of the clutch or the wet end also?

[outlander560]

Did you just mod the dry end of the clutch or the wet end also?

I modded it a little while back..

[swampcat07]

I just tried the clutch out with the 29.5s on and it made a huge diffrence. Have to get in some sticky mud and see if anything else needs to be done.

[outlander560]

nice.....any other plans for the cat?

[swampcat07]

I am looking for a set of spacers for the mud tires and then some engine mods.

I might clip the spring in the carb and drill the slide this spring, still thinking about it.

I also want to arrange some things to help me better in the mud pit. I raced a few times this summer and did average.

The second time (above) I had minor carb issues. The 1st run was awsome but the 2nd I think I took a bit of water on. Had a exhaust snorkel made.

The Third (below) was the first time I ran the 29.5s the only problem was the mud pit was more a pond with a hard botton. Should have switched back to the XTRs, my decision killed me. With the new clutching I hope this is a thing of the past.

[swampcat07]

BTT - what has everyone been upto? Is there any interest in a East Coast Arctic Cat ride? I know I can get at least 20 AC riders and have some cool places that would host it.

Here is a vid of the latest ride we did with the cats.

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And then a poker run from this last saturday (With the Teryx)

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[swampcat07]

Ride update this time in NY at MTIs Open House

[swampcat07]

nice.....any other plans for the cat?

Engine work is being completed this month and then a lift in the very far future.

[alliecat]

awesome pics swampcat :-)

Edited June 24, 2010 by alliecat