10-4
Will The 121 Track Sled Be Extinct?
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10-4
indy_500
Well-known member
I could make a giant list why I dislike yamaha but you guys would just think I'm more and more brand blind. I used to bash Cat so bad and I feel terrible about it. They are built well to how I like my sleds, and are great at innovating new ideas (yes mark your calendar). They don't have many "bad sleds" that they made either. Other than diamond drive, I can't think of too many design flaws I can think of with Cat. They don't have tinfoil tunnels, plastic A-arms, or flying saucer clutches. The procross chassis is really above and beyond, just wonder what they will do when Polaris patent expires on the pro-rate suspension. I'm sure we'll see some whacky stuff come out then. In the meantime I'm going to sit back and watch the SRT vs. Yamaha show
Firecatguy
New member
The diamond drive is not as bad as some have made it out to be........he the deal if you don't jam the thing in and out of rev to get unstuck and just make sure its in rev or in drive before you slam the gas it will be just fine.......maintain it with new fluid that way you can watch what come out for fluid if its white or has metal shaving.....the only down side to the DD is at engagment it makes a little "Knock" sound and to those who listen to their sled it can be a little well weird.........if any of you dont like your or have upgraded to the BDD please email me i would love to take your stock DD off your hands.....wow indy that Jag made you come to the cat side? wait till you ride one that made in the 20th century...lol
I could make a giant list why I dislike yamaha but you guys would just think I'm more and more brand blind. I used to bash Cat so bad and I feel terrible about it. They are built well to how I like my sleds, and are great at innovating new ideas (yes mark your calendar). They don't have many "bad sleds" that they made either. Other than diamond drive, I can't think of too many design flaws I can think of with Cat. They don't have tinfoil tunnels, plastic A-arms, or flying saucer clutches. The procross chassis is really above and beyond, just wonder what they will do when Polaris patent expires on the pro-rate suspension. I'm sure we'll see some whacky stuff come out then. In the meantime I'm going to sit back and watch the SRT vs. Yamaha show
Speaking of those new cats, I want to try out the new crossfire 4 stroke. I read somewhere that they are going to price them similarly to the 600s, since that is what they will be competing with. In my view, this could be a great do everything sled - with the lighter chassis, it should have enough torque and track length to ride in the West or boondock in the UP, and should get enough gas mileage and range to ride 300 mile days on the trails. You might need to swap the track for the west, but still that should be a very versatile sled. And that engine should last a long, long time.
I have a 2010 600 IQ 121" that I'd like to trade for a 136." Was I chatting with you last year about that...?
We should turn this thread into a brand bashing truck thread! What kind of truck do you have
polarisrider1
New member
We should turn this thread into a brand bashing truck thread! What kind of truck do you have
We have been there and done that. Besides at this point in our lives we should be above that. (Bashing).
Amen & X2 to that!
I sure didn't think this was a controversial post when I started it. I had just read American Snowmobile Buyers 2012 Guide & noticed a lot of 121s had moved up to 128 all brands. So I thought it would be fun to see what everyone thought the future of 121 was all brands?
Holy Moly you would think I banned snow for the 2012 season with some of the emotional reactions & brand bashing which is very unusual for John Dee! I kept trying to redirect this thread back to the topic so everyone could have lighthearted fun & feel free to participate but once brand bashing starts it is difficult to stop. My hat is off to those that participated in a mature unbiased manner in the good hearted spirit that this site demands. To those who brand bashed please rethink your approach just not a part of the JD good neighbor policy. I think we all agree that 121s will still be available for Ricky Races & ultra bump sleds but trail sleds may be moving to 128 & greater for trail comfort in the near future. If you are very attached to your 121 & don't want 128s then better express that to your dealer of choice so it gets fed back to the OEM. Happy Trails,
whitedust
indy_500
Well-known member
No but just figured that since everybody's being called out for being "brand loyal" I thought I'd admit that Cat ain't that bad LOL.
Rupp Collector
Active member
That's why I added the post about my Rupp's. Thought it would sidetrack the issue a little. (didn't help for long)
I thought the Rupp long track comment was indeed funny too & no didn't last long.
lolSeems to me that if you a start a thread you should take responsibilty to try to keep it within the JD rules than lay it off on JD & mods. This was a tuf one to keep focused but I tried. As Indy said brand preference was being called out lead to brand bashing then people got fustrated & so on very unlike JD members. We are all snowmobilers why get bent 2s or 4s Yam, Poo,Doo or AC they all make great sleds. I hope we can have fun discuss stuff & refrain from bashing products & people. No fun when that happens.
Agree..... too much people bashing & brand bashing both not good for the members that come here to have fun & enjoy each other. To me if you have an issue with someone PM them keep it off the boards don't use words that belittle people as will not end well.
srt20
Active member
No it wasnt me. Im not sure what sled I want next. It most likely be a new chassis cat or a rush. That is if the 128" track sled corners very good.
Let me know if you think that you'd be interested in a trade. My sled is in great shape and I love it. I just want a longer track.
Firecatguy
New member
just to throw this out there...tucker Hilbert has been kicking azz on a 128 fcat since his first appearance in xgames when he was 16 on a fchassi under the coat of a zr.....this is what started Morgan run to the doo camp he was mad that Tucker was running a prototype and he was not........if you remeber Tucker lapped most before he crashed....THAT WAS A 128 length track in 02?
srt20
Active member
The trails in N WI and the U.P. arent a sno-x track though. Those sleds dont even have sway bars. They arent even close at railing around a corner. They are strictly point and shoot sleds. Im not trying to stir the pot more, but your comparison isnt even in the ballpark. Either that or your just trying to bait me more......
Firecatguy
New member
at this point i have to say you have no clue and you should just walk away from this thread!!!!!point and shoot???BWHAHAHAHAHAHAA
wow
are you the guy who thinks no one can keep up with you?
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Firecatguy
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oh ya point and shoot......
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Firecatguy
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srt what sleds do you have?you have only said the brand and track length im interested in hearing more???just trying to figure out wth we are dealing with