here we go...

 

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https://snowgoer.com/news/cat-unveils-new-catalyst-chassis-for-2024-kind-of/31001/

 

 

how much actual chassis was changed? IDK the RXC looks good though, I dig it.  edit: 137" ?  hmmmm... 

pile on boys, this isn't the brand specific safe space... and don't forget to in on one. 

Edited September 10, 20224 yr by Crnr2Crnr

8 hours ago, awful knawful said:

Still waiting for you to post a pic of your sled.

 It’s on here, posted photos multiple times. Learn how to search dipshit.

45 minutes ago, AK440 said:

 It’s on here, posted photos multiple times. Learn how to search dipshit.

Nope, none.

10 hours ago, awful knawful said:

Still waiting for you to post a pic of your sled.

 

1 hour ago, awful knawful said:

Nope, none.

How about you put your money where your mouth is about that? If your so confident I didn’t post a photo of my sled then bet $1000 that I didn’t. 

for those of you who can take time away from riding this winter.... 

something else to keep you occupied...  

FYI. With a rimmed gas tank the catalyst 600 trail sled is done at 10.2 gallons used. That’s where it stalls. Cats 9.9 gallon rating is pretty much spot on when yer done and getting the tow rope out.  I am sure someone will debate it. Mine ran out at the gas pump. It was bogging about 5 miles before the gas station. Was close to getting one of the gas cans off of my dad’s sled so I didn’t have to use a tow rope 

8 hours ago, Not greg b said:

FYI. With a rimmed gas tank the catalyst 600 trail sled is done at 10.2 gallons used. That’s where it stalls. Cats 9.9 gallon rating is pretty much spot on when yer done and getting the tow rope out.  I am sure someone will debate it. Mine ran out at the gas pump. It was bogging about 5 miles before the gas station. Was close to getting one of the gas cans off of my dad’s sled so I didn’t have to use a tow rope 

maybe haul a gas can in your fancy rack on the tunnel instead of a case of Busch Light?  💡 

6 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

maybe haul a gas can in your fancy rack on the tunnel instead of a case of Busch Light?  💡 

Don’t need to when the sled dies at the gas pump. That’s what I call perfect planning 

25 minutes ago, Not greg b said:

Don’t need to when the sled dies at the gas pump. That’s what I call perfect planning 

priorities...

catalyst hits the wall at 105 so Glen raced the F7 

 

Saw tons of 858s this weekend 

 

 

6 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

 

 

Noted: (a) not the lightest in class. (b) rear skid doesn’t compare to 2011 R-motion. (c) handles like shit in set up snow 

Edited January 15, 20251 yr by AK440

Noted, dude doesn't own a sled and could only dream of touching a catalyst 

That's a sharp looking sled.

Is there something a bit strange about the steering system? In the video, it looks like the handlebars are cranked to the left and then to the right, but the skis don't seem to turn at the same rate/angle as the handlebars do. Maybe it's just the camera angle in the video.

Check at the 5:00 mark.

 

 

Edited January 16, 20251 yr by CaddisFly

16 minutes ago, CaddisFly said:

That's a sharp looking sled.

Is there something a bit strange about the steering system? In the video, it looks like the handlebars are cranked to the left and then to the right, but the skis don't seem to turn at the same rate/angle as the handlebars do. Maybe it's just the camera angle in the video.

Check at the 5:00 mark.

 

 

It is a progressive steering ratio.  The 2014 and older race sleds had it.

23 hours ago, mnstang said:

Noted, dude doesn't own a sled and could only dream of touching a catalyst 

Put your money where your mouth is and bet me $1000 I don’t have a sled. 

the quirky steering some are experiencing... I wonder if it's as simple as swapping out the pos skis the put on from the factory?

 

@Not greg b put Mohawks on so I haven't heard a peep out of him regarding this.

1 hour ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

the quirky steering some are experiencing... I wonder if it's as simple as swapping out the pos skis the put on from the factory?

 

@Not greg b put Mohawks on so I haven't heard a peep out of him regarding this.

Any snowmobile will handle like shit on 2 inches of dirt. 

3 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

the quirky steering some are experiencing... I wonder if it's as simple as swapping out the pos skis the put on from the factory?

 

@Not greg b put Mohawks on so I haven't heard a peep out of him regarding this.

I would have to think a ski swap would for sure address an inconsistent front end bite concern.  I wouldn't even talk about it til getting real skis if figure it's expected.

11 hours ago, Not greg b said:

Any snowmobile will handle like shit on 2 inches of dirt. 

 

8 hours ago, mnstang said:

I would have to think a ski swap would for sure address an inconsistent front end bite concern.  I wouldn't even talk about it til getting real skis if figure it's expected.

 

 

it's been mentioned a few times by the lesters and other YouTubers... but the three of us both know what a difference a good pair of skis makes and those factory skis ain't nuthin special 

3 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

 

 

 

it's been mentioned a few times by the lesters and other YouTubers... but the three of us both know what a difference a good pair of skis makes and those factory skis ain't nuthin special 

The stocks skis aren’t as bad as the internet makes them out to be. I actually liked them on my last pc. It’s the same  problem with the procross with the skis. Cat sends the sled out of the box with the ride heights jacked up in the front so they ride wheelies and turn like crap. set the ride in and they turn better than anything even with stock skis. The Lester’s aren’t going to take the 5 seconds on a demo sled to set sad to their weight. On a trail my Mohawks really aren’t much different than a stock cat trail ski. Off trail and in loose snow is night and day. I wanted a wider ski for the off trail. 

Cat skis can work fine on certain conditions but I never trust them when pushing hard because they can be inconsistent.  I don't have that issue with the aftermarket skis I've ran.

1 hour ago, Not greg b said:

The stocks skis aren’t as bad as the internet makes them out to be. I actually liked them on my last pc. It’s the same  problem with the procross with the skis. Cat sends the sled out of the box with the ride heights jacked up in the front so they ride wheelies and turn like crap. set the ride in and they turn better than anything even with stock skis. The Lester’s aren’t going to take the 5 seconds on a demo sled to set sad to their weight. On a trail my Mohawks really aren’t much different than a stock cat trail ski. Off trail and in loose snow is night and day. I wanted a wider ski for the off trail. 

no... I hate them and nothing you can say will change my mind. 

 

25 minutes ago, mnstang said:

Cat skis can work fine on certain conditions but I never trust them when pushing hard because they can be inconsistent.  I don't have that issue with the aftermarket skis I've ran.

wear rods/carbides... without even getting to different styles or shimming the f'ng skis ( here's looking at you Polaris guys) how many people are out there ripping around with the carbide gone, or most of it and wearbars that aren't even round anymore... on icy corners?  I try to get a peek at mine every other outing or before I shove em in the trailer... but admittedly wore a pair down a couple years ago to the point they weren't what I'd call safe and nearly put it into the rhubarb.  Now, I keep at least two brand new sets in the garage at all times because I didn't have a spare set to use the next day. 

 

 

I'm a huge fanboi of shaper bars, have been using them for a long time. Put them on every new sled before ever leaving the dealer. 

For around here them on stock skis is pretty effective. 

1 hour ago, krom said:

I'm a huge fanboi of shaper bars, have been using them for a long time. Put them on every new sled before ever leaving the dealer. 

For around here them on stock skis is pretty effective. 

I ran shapers on my stockers and they worked well. Those shitty stock staggered carbides cause more problems than they help