Have about 2000 miles on my 2024 Arctic Cat Catalyst, other that the early sticking of exhaust valves it is hands down my most favorite sled I have ever owned. Upgraded to the G8 guage this year which I primarily use for machine information only, all I have to say is its an awesome display. Still making subtle chassis adjustments trying to tame the ski lift in corners, other than that IMO its an awesome sled! No regrets whatsoever!!
Hey Mikey I think he likes it
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. Glad to here, neighbor has new Cat also and very happy also.ohiosledder
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I've got about 500 miles on my 26, and so far it has been fantastic! It's just so damn fun I don't want to get off of it. I've got ATAC and the G8. So far, I'm finding that I don't use ATAC too much, the medium setting is just really good for me. The G8, well sometimes I'm looking at engine info, sometimes I'm looking at trail and geography, and other times I'm looking at the media screen to see what's playing in my earbuds, but man, what an awesome display. My only regret is that Cat unveiled EPS shortly before I took delivery on it, so I'm hoping they come out with a kit for that. Also, there's been a lot of discussion about the seats. My only comment on that is due to the profile, it is a colder seat, so eventually I'll get the kit for that (I can live without it). I'm hoping for some big miles and smiles next week in the central U.P.
I didn't get the ATAC as I try to find the happy medium between conditions on set up and I was afraid on the limited settings it wouldn't be what I was looking for or I would find the one setting and leave it which would defeat the purpose of spending the extra money, but that's just me. I agree "its just so damn fun I don't want to get off of it" it is a really fun sled to ride!! NO DOUBT!! the sled steers so nicely I don't get excited about EPS but know its a draw for some. I am close to where I want suspension set, not something I do in just one ride, try to find where its to my liking, and once I find it I will leave it. "but man what an awesome display" ABSOLUTELY!! HANDS DOWN!!
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Yes, I'm starting to think that it wasn't worth the extra money for the ATAC, but then again, I haven't been in big moguls yet to try out the hard setting to see if it was really worth it. I also have to commend CAT for making a sled that comes apart so easily, even the headlight adjustment is accessible, and, we finally have a place for a spare belt!
I'm not as aggressive as a rider as I used to be, I like to get into it on occasion and as I stated before I like to make chassis adjustments slowly, ride in all different conditions and find a set up that is suitable for me in varying conditions, yes it may not be ideal in all but it is possible for me anyways to find that place that works for me throughout. The last thing I want to be doing is adjusting things at every ride, id rather just ride, may not be absolutely perfect for conditions but something I can deal with. As far as ski lift I have been playing with front rear suspension spring adjustment trying to see if I can get what I want with that before I start tugging on the limiter straps, nothing to do with ski lift but have also played a bit with front springs to keep better pressure on skis, I run snow-trackers 8" aggressive. I love how easy the sled is to steer and want to see if I can achieve what I am looking for without tugging on limiter straps and mashing weight on the front end as I do also enjoy the nimbleness the chassis gives, I have no interest in power steering and I know everyone might think differently on how they adjust their suspension but I want to find what works best for me. This year I have ridden pretty much nothing less than trail greatness and overall am happy with how sled rides, pushes a bit in corners when icy, this is my first 137 also and has taken some getting used to.