mikeexplorer

There are after market kits to add that feature if you want. I found this kit online here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Arctic-Cat-1000-250-300-400-500-550-650-700-Tusk-ATV-Horn-Light-Turn-Signal-Kit/292537799878?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 I already had the quads wired with a horn so if during a group ride you need to get the rider in front of you's attention, its easy The only thing this kit does not do is give you reverse lights. I added that on my own with a small strip of white LED lights. The reason I did this is because of the Northcentral ATV project, we will be interacting with vehicles more, as township roads are opened to ATV use to allow making connections to different trail systems and towns. Most drivers do not understand hand signals so I figured adding this kit will make it better for vehicles to know your intention. Even now the connection trail from Snow Shoe Rails to Trails and Bloody Skillet ATV area uses township roads to make the connection so it does come in handy to be able to signal vehicles of your intentions.

Good video, excellent comparison and good review

AOAA only provides their maps for using a gps is via the maprika app on phones, which I always do not like to use on the trails. (the phone that is) They do have paper maps at the trailhead, but I was able to get them to send me a PDF of the trail maps and now calibrated them so they can be uploaded into a GPS unit. Here they are attached. The western map is off on the left side, based on actual tracking data I have from riding the trails. I did my best to compensate, but changing to aerial view, shows the problem is their map, the tracks are right on the money with aerial view. For other PA riders, I have calibrated maps for some of the state trails like Whiskey Springs, Bloody Skillet, Denton Hill (Potter County), and Dixon Miller. If anyone is interested, this website allows me to upload KMZ file. AOAA - East.kmz AOAA - West.kmz

Does the water get into your belt system? Here is a link for the service manual, you can look through it to see for a breather for the engine and how its supposed to be attached. https://support.countrycat.com/posts/2799445-2015-500-1000-service-manual

Check your shift linkage, it may need adjusting. Service manual with the procedure is here http://www.mymowerparts.com/pdf/Arctic-Cat-ATV-Repair-and-Service-Manuals/arctic_cat_2008_400_500_650_700_700H1_service_manual.pdf

The software I use is for windows only, but I am sure there is something similar out there for IOS. Take this example, we rode this abandoned roads, stopped, turned around and went back the way we came but then continued in a different direction. By zooming in at the start and end points I can see the points that made the track. All I do is use the scissor tool to split the track at both ends then delete one of them. Now if I look at the track of this old road, it will show the true distance (one way of course) I then closed the track for the curved part to make it one track. I left the other track there unconnected, but my software allows a "Y" track. The "X" shown are where I made waypoints, the blue boxes are where I took pictures. This software can also take pictures from a camera and use the tracking data to geo tag photos, provided the clock is set in the camera. I attached an actual picture taken at that location, I am not sure if uploading it strips off the geo-tag info. If not, you can open the picture and see exactly where I took the picture. Hope that helps. Mike

First, here is a link for the service manual for your machine http://www.mymowerparts.com/pdf/Arctic-Cat-ATV-Repair-and-Service-Manuals/Arctic-Cat-2003-ATV-Service-Manual/ One of the sections will explain how to check the steering, tie rods, and castor. First thing to do is check the front tire pressures. If one tire is low, the quad will want to pull in that direction. Mike

Weird, the app is not compatible with my tablets

Welcome, I have skied in Vermont but I was always told ATV riding is limited and they don't have many trails for ATV users. Mike

It eliminates engine braking. Personally I like engine braking, but if you don't, remove the bearing. Mike

They finally got around to updating the PA section, it had out of date information

The most common issue with a Cat quad blowing the IGN fuse as soon as you turn the key on is a rubbed wire in the harness. I would need the year, make & model to pull up the exact wiring diagram for the machine. Typically the IGN fuse powers a few things, like the 4X4 actuator, temp sensors, and such. You can try disconnecting a few items to see if that is it. Unplug the starter relay (just the smaller connector) but I doubt that is it. shorts in the 4 x 4 actuator are known, disconnecting it and trying a fuse is worth while to do. Common areas for wires to rub through are around the steering column and front part of the quad where wires run down vertically on the frame. Mike

Check your ignition fuse first, then check to see if you have voltage to the ignition switch and when you turn the key to the on position that it closes.

Post your question in the Arctic Cat section, people will see it

What I use is called ExpertGps. The home version. https://www.expertgps.com/ You can draw your own maps or overlays and export them to KMZ and upload them right into your unit. There are times I will make tracks and points and upload them right from the software. I use this software for multiple applications so its worth it to me to own a copy. Mike

If you had bad gas it probably clogged the injector. you will have to try some injector cleaner Mike

I have the Garmin Oregon 450t. It has the 100k Topo map built into it and I have used custom maps frequently. The format for a custom map is KMZ which is also known as a Google Earth file. (if you open the file on your computer, Google Earth will display it) To copy a custom map, connect it to your computer, you should see two removable drives open up. You want the one that refers to the SD card (usually the higher drive letter), copy the KMZ file into: X:\Garmin\CustomMaps (X is the drive letter of the SD card) Now on my unit, to display the map is: Setup -> Maps -> Select Map, will show what maps are on the SD card, touch it and then select "Enable" , you may or may not want to turn off the built in map depending on how it looks on screen, it may be too cluttered with both maps on. I have software where I can make my own maps from any JPG or PDF file. It is not free, but there may be free options out there, do a online search, I think you can do it with Google Earth. I have taken maps of ATV trail systems and did this so I can see exactly where I am on the trails, I also use it for other hobbies and really like this feature. Mike

Spark plug could have gone bad, I owned this exact machine, I had a crack in the spark plug boot once, I replaced the coil & boot as one assembly, it was only a few bucks more to replace both. but change the plug first

Nice a 6 x 12, you will like it. You will also like that you can store gear inside with the tend closed. I think I posted a picture of how I arrange my gear to store inside the tent. It save a lot of packing. Its good you got the right sized drawbar, When I bought my Tahoe, I also got the all season package which has larger wheels and even a 5 1/4 drop was not enough. I had to get one of those adjustable ones and set it for 7 inch drop. Make sure you check your vehicles ratings before adding a tongue box, you don't want to exceed your tongue weight. Mike

With he past few weeks being hot & humid, I came up with a way to have redneck air conditioning in the tent. Amazing what you can do with cardboard and duct tape 😁 Kept us nice & cool on the warm humid summer nights.

I know a lot of people use their phones with apps now for mapping but a decent GPS unit is far better to use. When your running the GPS sensors in the phone all the time, I find the battery is used much faster, plus a phone won't hold up to dust, mud, & water depending on where your riding. I use a Garmin Oregon 340t which was $450 back in its day (not cheap) but it has features I use. A set of AA batteries will last over 12 hours with continuous use. It resists dust and rain with no problems. Cheaper units can be found for a reasonable price that would have the needed features such as marking waypoints and tracking. Mike

I saw a recent post that Snow Shoe is close to making a connection to Philipsburg. This would start at the Black Bear trallhead and I think it would add about 6-10 miles. In Philipsburg there is food, gas, and a hotel. The mine reclamation project is supposed to be done this year, so hopefully the trail around the closed viaduct will open next year. Mike

Try another plug first, it has happened where a new plug was defective.

Not knowing any details about the machine, only thing I could suggest it checking the ground wires. They may have corroded with sitting and not allowing the circuit to complete.

Snow shoe will be part of the connection. Once Whiskey Springs and Bloody Skillet are connected that also include Snow Shoe. This connection will include the town of Renovo so you can stop to eat of gas up. We rode part of this Northcentral Trail over memorial day weekend. It still requires a few "jumps" on state roads that are not legal to access the township roads that are. We went from the Potter County trails down to Cross Fork, and then over to Germania. It is mostly riding township roads but the scope here is to make the connections as outlined in the article. http://cmatva.org/nv/index.php/ncpa-initiative