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Any experience with Arctic Cat ATV?
Posted on 1/24/13 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 1/24/13 at 2:36 pm
My buddy is looking at buying a used Arctic Cat ATV and asked if I knew of any common problems with them or things to look for before purchasing. I told him I would consult the expertise of the OB.
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Posted on 1/24/13 at 2:53 pm to LSU Tigershark
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buying a used Arctic Cat ATV
friends dont let friends buy arctic cats, especially used ones
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:01 pm to crankbait
Any others reviews?
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:04 pm to LSU Tigershark
A buddy of mine has a big 650 or something. It's like 2 years old and the transmission just went out in it.
My dad had a late 90's model... POS!!
My dad had a late 90's model... POS!!
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:04 pm to LSU Tigershark
my dad and i had one new (about 10 years ago). i was a piece of shite once it went through sand. im sure they have improved somewhat, but i would put them in the same class as polaris: shite
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:08 pm to crankbait
Ok. So what would you recommend? A lot of it comes down to how you take care of it
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:09 pm to crankbait
No love for the Polaris huh?
Been thinking about getting one.
Been thinking about getting one.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:21 pm to LSU Tigershark
quote:Honda Rancher 4x4 manual shift. Mine is full-time 4wd and it can be a PITA sometimes
Ok. So what would you recommend?
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:21 pm to LSU Tigershark
i would buy a used honda foreman that met what my budget was. but yes, obviously taking care of it is a big issue. we have some rough terrain but never dog our bikes and those 2 brands have given up the most. now if he is riding around with no mud, sand, gravel, hills, then any bike would probably work
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:22 pm to brass2mouth
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No love for the Polaris huh?
Been thinking about getting one.
unless they redesigned the chain system, then no love from me
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:24 pm to LSU Tigershark
FIL has one, total POS. My 1984 Big Red can out pull it. Horrible belt drive. No power....Shall I continue??? 
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:27 pm to crankbait
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unless they redesigned the chain system, then no love from me
Elaborate? I'm ignorant of this "problem."
I've been searching and pricing them out and it looks like I get more out of a Polaris than a Honda for the money as far as options/accessories go.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:31 pm to crankbait
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unless they redesigned the chain system, then no love from me
They, to my knowledge, do not build a chain driven ATV anymore.
You must've had like a 1989 model.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:35 pm to brass2mouth
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I've been searching and pricing them out and it looks like I get more out of a Polaris than a Honda for the money as far as options/accessories go.
Polaris will be your best bet as far as the amount of accessories go. They make a good machine. I have owned several Honda's, Polaris', Kawasaki's and have never had a problem out of any of them other than what I caused. You won't go wrong if you decide to purchase a Polaris. I have a diesel Ranger and have had no problems out of it. Also have a Kawasaki Teryx and Kawasaki Brute Force with no problems other than broken axles (which were alcohol and big tire induced carnage).
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:43 pm to Kill Switch
Good to know.
The built in storage compartments were nice. Put all my snacks in on the way to the deer stand.
The built in storage compartments were nice. Put all my snacks in on the way to the deer stand.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 4:06 pm to LSU Tigershark
Two words: Artic Crap
Posted on 1/24/13 at 4:07 pm to brass2mouth
quote:I dunno if I'd buy a for wheeler based off of that. Tried and true is well, tried and true.
I've been searching and pricing them out and it looks like I get more out of a Polaris than a Honda for the money as far as options/accessories go.
1.) Honda
2.) Yamaha
Posted on 1/24/13 at 4:17 pm to LSU Tigershark
Arctic shat. My wife's uncle has one, and every time he rides it's in the shop. No mud ridding, just around the lease. It's a piece of shite. I have love for the rzr and ranger, but that's as far as I go with Polaris. Get a Honda.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 4:20 pm to DuckManiak
New artic cats arent bad anymore. Now in the 90's they were crap. Neither is polaris. Honda isn't the cream of crop anymore. Now you want the best get a can am. 
Posted on 1/24/13 at 5:15 pm to LSU Tigershark
My brother and I both have '06 Arctic Cats. The ONLY issue we have had with them are the shock mount bushings. Back then they made them 1 piece and they wore out. The replacements are 2 piece and seem to be much better. They were expensive though. Other than that, they have been more than quality machines. We have not had the first mechanical problem with either of them.
Knock on wood.
Knock on wood.
This post was edited on 1/24/13 at 5:16 pm
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