ZR6000RR Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Just got back from TRF after a tour of the plant. 129's on the line, mostly base from what we saw. Dirt side building Wild Cat XX models as was told way behind production on that model. We're not building today as waiting to get enough engines to be able to run full shifts. Was a lot of fun talking to the workers. Catalyst is much easier to build, but the air box has to go in first, before the engine. Only got a couple of sled pics and the flag, our club bought for cat to hang in there lobby, from last years Veterans ride. Now an annual event for us. Cat supplies the sleds. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Will add. Production will go to the week before Christmas. Will be down till around the 8th of January. Will be building 2025 media and test sleds, then ramp up production of the 25 sleds. Aprox 5500 additional build for model year 25. There word, not mine. Already building chassis for 25 as well. Yamaha's last run will be similar to cats increase. You get a chance to do a tour, DO IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 They expressly forbid me from taking pictures, glad you got a few for souvenirs. Did they say anything about the Riots that haven't been built yet? It seems there are still quite a few people waiting for theirs, and I think Cat was expecting a shipment of tracks to finish them up. I didn't ask and haven't heard much about that. To your point about the Catalyst being easier to build, now that you mention it, that makes sense. The assembly line is actually shorter than I expected it to be. Even the decals seem easier. Maybe this will make them easier to work on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 28 minutes ago, p51mstg said: They expressly forbid me from taking pictures, glad you got a few for souvenirs. Did they say anything about the Riots that haven't been built yet? It seems there are still quite a few people waiting for theirs, and I think Cat was expecting a shipment of tracks to finish them up. I didn't ask and haven't heard much about that. To your point about the Catalyst being easier to build, now that you mention it, that makes sense. The assembly line is actually shorter than I expected it to be. Even the decals seem easier. Maybe this will make them easier to work on! All we were told is plan for production to be completed before Christmas. We were on a personal tour, per say. I asked and was told, sure, take some pics. Kept it to a minimum. Was told the Procross chassis took 15 people to build. The Catalist cut that down to 10. Lile 200 less parts and fasteners, so do the math, as they say. Getting taken out for lunch at the Black Cat really made our day. Not that I have any pull, but hey, it is what it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Got my spare belt to the not yet delivered sled. Got it at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Going ski scratches for this sled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 1 hour ago, p51mstg said: They expressly forbid me from taking pictures, glad you got a few for souvenirs. Did they say anything about the Riots that haven't been built yet? It seems there are still quite a few people waiting for theirs, and I think Cat was expecting a shipment of tracks to finish them up. I didn't ask and haven't heard much about that. To your point about the Catalyst being easier to build, now that you mention it, that makes sense. The assembly line is actually shorter than I expected it to be. Even the decals seem easier. Maybe this will make them easier to work on! Curious to see the Catalyst on the snow and hearing feedback from owners. When a guy in our club took a tour of Arctic Cat a couple years they were not able to take pictures. Our club has been donating to the Wisconsin military ride since 2019 and have helped out being guides. Last year it was raining the day of the ride so they took busses to the stops and went to the Snowmobile museum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICG Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Nice tease..... Wish there were more images.... can't have it all Years back, one snow check order (raffle winner) was invited to spend the day at the factory while their sled was being built. Nice once in s lifetime VIP treatment.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, ICG said: Nice tease..... Wish there were more images.... can't have it all Years back, one snow check order (raffle winner) was invited to spend the day at the factory while their sled was being built. Nice once in s lifetime VIP treatment.... Will never name drop, but it was an awesome experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlafon1 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 14 hours ago, ZR6000RR said: Got my spare belt to the not yet delivered sled. Got it at a good price. Decent price? Mind if I ask where and how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just now, jonlafon1 said: Decent price? Mind if I ask where and how much? Right around $140. List price of the belt is $178.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlafon1 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just now, ZR6000RR said: Right around $140. List price of the belt is $178.00 Nice.. seeing this price on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Cat-Catalyst-Drive-0627-131/dp/B0CBW13LKP/ref=asc_df_B0CBW13LKP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=678788604633&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1090514266060232692&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019462&hvtargid=pla-2246117085248&psc=1&mcid=aebc6260fec93d1ba1afe6b224cf41bc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlafon1 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Ordered from Amazon/Port Yamaha in WI.. Good dealer and price.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlafon1 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 15 hours ago, Doug said: Curious to see the Catalyst on the snow and hearing feedback from owners. When a guy in our club took a tour of Arctic Cat a couple years they were not able to take pictures. Our club has been donating to the Wisconsin military ride since 2019 and have helped out being guides. Last year it was raining the day of the ride so they took busses to the stops and went to the Snowmobile museum. Thanks for donating! I will report on the Catalyst straight up.. Yea I'm green but I don't defend shit manufacturing or engineering of any brand.. The RXC is the wifes sled but I will definitely put it through the paces and probably set the rings if you know what i mean.. Pretty sure you do.. I will going through it Saturday evening and all day Sunday.. Set it up/ studs etc.. One issue that i will watching closely is the drive shaft/ bearing and the fit.. Pretty much a terrible design for years from cat.. Don't know if ill have the time to pull the brake and check the fit/bearing/drive shaft.. Leaving December 22 for U.P. .. Not looking good for riding at this point.. Hoping the winds change direction. Should be able to run the lake anyways.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krom Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 4 hours ago, jonlafon1 said: Thanks for donating! I will report on the Catalyst straight up.. Yea I'm green but I don't defend shit manufacturing or engineering of any brand.. The RXC is the wifes sled but I will definitely put it through the paces and probably set the rings if you know what i mean.. Pretty sure you do.. I will going through it Saturday evening and all day Sunday.. Set it up/ studs etc.. One issue that i will watching closely is the drive shaft/ bearing and the fit.. Pretty much a terrible design for years from cat.. Don't know if ill have the time to pull the brake and check the fit/bearing/drive shaft.. Leaving December 22 for U.P. .. Not looking good for riding at this point.. Hoping the winds change direction. Should be able to run the lake anyways.. check the recoil rope to harness clearance, its been an intermittent issue and a friend of mine spotted several rxc's with it, while taking the factory tour. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlafon1 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 hour ago, krom said: check the recoil rope to harness clearance, its been an intermittent issue and a friend of mine spotted several rxc's with it, while taking the factory tour. Will do! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 12:58 PM, krom said: check the recoil rope to harness clearance, its been an intermittent issue and a friend of mine spotted several rxc's with it, while taking the factory tour. Mine has plenty of clearance, fortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 On 12/6/2023 at 5:42 PM, ZR6000RR said: Going ski scratches for this sled I ran these on one of our old Polaris's that didn’t have any place on the rear skid to mount scratchers. They worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 hour ago, p51mstg said: I ran these on one of our old Polaris's that didn’t have any place on the rear skid to mount scratchers. They worked well. Seen a few sleds. Not sure how cable scratchers would work on the 129 skid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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