Which is better the M8 or the M1000?
As we mentioned earlier, the M8 handled the other OEM’s 800 class sleds easily, but the surprise came when we lined the M8 up against the M1000 Cat, and watched the M8 pull the M1000 over the top by a sled length or two time and again. That much go and less vibration – that’s a good thing. That’s not all. Hold a few moments while more pages load.
Which is the best mountain sled of the year?
No really, it is. But to be perfectly honest, this year’s decision for Mountain Sled of the Year was pretty easy. There wasn’t really ever any doubt. The 2010 Arctic Cat M8 was the clear front runner from day one, and stretched its lead every time we rode it or any of the other contenders.
What kind of Skid does Arctic Cat M8 use?
Companies like Timbersled, Holz Racing Products, and FAST have proven time and again that a well-performing suspension can have a huge affect on how well the sled performs overall. For 2010 the M8 sits on a Fox Float rear skid with no torsion springs. Front rear shock is a Fox Zero Pro and the rear rear shock is a Fox Float.
Are there any problems with the M1000 sled?
1. Suspension 2. Weight/agility 3.Power, are they low on power 4. Reverse Elect/mech 5. Track. 6. Skis 7. Shocks If memory serves me well, they seemed to be $6000.00 Last sled was a RMK 700 02′ I don’t need problems or baddest sled on the mountain. Most people would agree that the M1000’s can all use a little diet.
Are there any problems with the 2008 M1000?
I see the biggest problem with the 08’s is the stock ECU program. Cat really screwed up on 08-09’s ECU’s. The 07’s and now the 10’s make the best power. Many also feel the 1000’s feel nose heavier compared to the M8’s. Suspension set-up (and shock re-valving) is critical to get the sled to your liking. Not low on power at all.
Is the Arctic Cat 800 a good sled?
I came from the same boat as you, I was riding a 2002 Arctic Cat 800 with a 151 and it was a great sled. I bought a 2008 M1000 from Sauk Center Minnesota and it is great!!! Now I only put 250 miles on it at the end of this year so I cant say much about these sleds but the time that I had on it was awesome and I cannot wait till next year now.
Is the ECU flashable on a 2008 M1000?
It is to bad we can not just flash the ecu on all m1000. They have been able to get 210 HP out of that motor stock but they can not get it to pass emissions so they have to de-tune it so as to pass emissions. It is to bad we can not just flash the ecu on all m1000.