Anler Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, AKIQPilot said: They don't make legends like that any more. That's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 53 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: Well. The Wasilla Arctic Cat dealer closed its doors in October. The Anchorage Arctic Cat dealer has been reduced to a parts house where they have to order just about every part you need. An Arctic cat is just not something I would consider buying. Well, there are a few cool vintage Cats from ‘77-‘82 that I would like to have. Regional availability is definitely an issue. Here it is the exact opposite, loads of Cat dealers. I have 9 dealers within 50 miles of my house. Plus Country Cat is only a few hours away. Literally any Cat part shipped same day, delivered by 10 AM the next morning for free, and priced less than retail. To the original question, there are many knocks on the Suzuki 800 HO but longevity is not one of them. Good mill if you want to ride and not wrench. Worst case scenario you drop in a new set of slugs. If you can do it yourself parts are less than $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 So a 2011 zuk 800 had 163 hp and a 2020 cat 800 has 148? I'll take the zuk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, ACE said: I have had more issues with my doos than my cats X2. And I’ve owned a bunch of both. My ‘13 zuk 800 is still running strong with over 5k on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Edmo said: X2. And I’ve owned a bunch of both. My ‘13 zuk 800 is still running strong with over 5k on it. 5k? My 18 assault is gonna pass 5k this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Anler said: 5k? My 18 assault is gonna pass 5k this year... Dont jinx yourself. Mine had 4300 miles on it when it lunched itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, DriftBusta said: Dont jinx yourself. Mine had 4300 miles on it when it lunched itself. Every day can be the last day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 My 17 850 is about to hit 6k miles. Was riding with the kid that bought it last night. That sled is fast , took my stock turbo probably 700' to pass it. I have no studs and he does so that helped but that sled always ran well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, f7ben said: My 17 850 is about to hit 6k miles. Was riding with the kid that bought it last night. That sled is fast , took my stock turbo probably 700' to pass it. I have no studs and he does so that helped but that sled always ran well Skidoo etecs are the best running 2 strokes available right now. And I would also bet the most reliable. That 850 should go way past 10k no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, Anler said: Skidoo etecs are the best running 2 strokes available right now. And I would also bet the most reliable. That 850 should go way past 10k no problem. My buddy has over 17000 km on his 600 etec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Any ski doo 800 with greased bearings is garbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, Anler said: 5k? My 18 assault is gonna pass 5k this year... Guess I liked riding the doos better eh? It’s been in backup mode for a few years now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 54 minutes ago, Edmo said: X2. And I’ve owned a bunch of both. My ‘13 zuk 800 is still running strong with over 5k on it. 5k is nothing ffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, ACE said: Any ski doo 800 with greased bearings is garbage Not etecs, they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, Anler said: Not etecs, they are fine. No they’re the same junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 21 minutes ago, Kev144 said: My buddy has over 17000 km on his 600 etec Skidoo 600's have always been stellar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, ACE said: No they’re the same junk No u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, Anler said: No u Falce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, ACE said: No they’re the same junk Lots around. Beat to shit 15000+KMS still going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, Anler said: Skidoo 600's have always been stellar. No the first 600 HO’s had piston and ring issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, awful knawful said: Lots around. Beat to shit 15000+KMS still going. Falce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just now, ACE said: Falce True. Was with 2 last Wednesday. Summits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, awful knawful said: True. Was with 2 last Wednesday. Summits Then you know two liars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, ACE said: Then you know two liars Your 50 mile reliability test is very regarded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 hours ago, AKIQPilot said: I wouldn't own a Cat made in the last 20 years. ok so tell me what oem has built a more reliable 800 than the zuke laydown twin ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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