Arctic Cat 800's 2007 and newer

[snowlover]

Yesterday I had the opprotunity to try out a couple of sleds at Thomas Sno-Sports in Oglivie(top notch place). The first sled I tested was a 2009 CF800, loved it(first time riding a CF). Nice riding position, comfortable, lots of power, smooth on the hard/rough trail. The second sled was a CFR800 with the new HO motor. Holy frickin eh! Unbelievable power. It was almost scary quick/fast. I was not as happy with the ride, a little harsh for me. Plus I want a cross over sled, not a lake rocket.

I have a couple questions on theses motors...what kind of longevity are people getting out of these motors without major issues? How about fuel economy? Oil usuage?

If I am going to plop down over 8 grand on a sled I hope it will last awhile before any issues happen. I realize every manufacturer has their problems here and there but if there is a huge problem it would be nice to know before the trigger is pulled.

I have now gotten to ride all of the cross over sleds from all a manufacturers and the CR8 is close to the top. If I wanted a sled to have fun with on and off trail it would be the CF8. If I wanted a long lasting cross over sled it would be the Nytro XTX(I laughed the entire time I rode it) but a lot of money up front. Can't buy one right now anyways but getting an idea before I do.

 

[ezra]

the non HO 800 is a good power plant I know a of guys with them that have a few light mods and are at 3000 mi or better with no probs.as far as the HO 800 new this yr so cant say how long they will last but I want one.but I am cheep and have never bought a current sled. always new non current but this summer the 2010 flat black 800ho xfire sp will be non current.and the wife will be inheriting a xfire 7

 

[dafalls]

the non HO 800 is a good power plant I know a of guys with them that have a few light mods and are at 3000 mi or better with no probs.as far as the HO 800 new this yr so cant say how long they will last but I want one.but I am cheep and have never bought a current sled. always new non current but this summer the 2010 flat black 800ho xfire sp will be non current.and the wife will be inheriting a xfire 7

I am thinking the same thing. That or a backcountry.

 

[howiemn]

I have over 3600 on my 07 crossfire 8 sno pro. It has been a great sled. Motor is as strong as the day I bought it, and by the way I got the sled from Thomas... Great dealer.

 

[FunnyFarm]

My dad went on that ride! (he had the 02 zr with "click" graphics) we live about 5 miles away from toms! Did u get to ride the 500 snopro? if u did did u like it?