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Mountain Cat in Michigan?
- Really practical?
started by DLM3
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October 2nd 2009 at 10:09 AM
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DLM3
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Member Since: September 10th 2008
Location: Piconning, MI
Current Sled: 1995 vmax 600
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So I was looking on a repo website that I check each week and there is a 2003 Mountain Cat with a 144" track on the sit. I was thinking about bidding on it but I not sure if I should. I live about 30 miles north of the tricites, so there is no big hills really anywhere. What do you guys think? Is it practical to have a mountain cat in the lower peninsula or would it be just a waste of time and money? thanks.
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October 2nd 2009 at 12:06 PM
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GotMud
Triple Trader
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Location: Bloomingdale, MI, USA
Current Sled: 700 switchback
2008-2009 Miles: 1250
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Really depends on where you do your riding. 144" isn't too extreme. I live in the SW corner of the state and when we get a lake effect pounding, it would be handy to have. Same with the UP and northern lower, it could get used up there.
When hell freezes over I'll ride there too!!
Quote originally posted by MX86
"Gee that can sounds nice, bet ya he soaked it in water and then baked it"
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October 2nd 2009 at 12:10 PM
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Backwoodsrider
Man--I love the Deep stuff!!
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depends how/what you like to ride as stated above. If you like off trail riding then go for it...if your a trail only guy then I'd probably say no, unless you get it for a great price, then all you would have to do is swap out the paddle track for a 1.25 and hit the trails and your good to go tehn with the 144 you'd still have a little more float if you ever nat to go play around off trial.
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October 2nd 2009 at 12:27 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 has to go through the snowmobile trailer....sleds will be north next weekend.
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alot of people are going to 136"-144" just for the ride quality alone.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
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2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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October 2nd 2009 at 12:35 PM
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DLM3
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Location: Piconning, MI
Current Sled: 1995 vmax 600
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Well 95% of the time I ride I am ditchbanking and open fields. There are no trails near my house so trail riding isnt a big thing. I do plan to go up to the northern part of the LP tho this year being I have a couple of people to ride with this year instead of being by myself, but I will mostly be riding open fields overall.
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October 2nd 2009 at 3:10 PM
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kingofkings
arguing with idiots
kingofkings .
Updated Yesterday at 6:33 AM
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If it's at a good deal then I would say yes and you will still have if you decide to go out to the mountains.
-To ride or not to ride, what a stupid question!
-You should never judge a guy until you have walked a mile in his shoes, then you are a mile away and have his shoes
-Ice, snow, or grass, I'll still kick your ass.
-"And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter he will tell, one more soldier reporting Sir I have served my time in Hell"
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October 2nd 2009 at 3:46 PM
[ Modified October 2nd 2009 at 4:15 PM
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tazzracing1
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I do a bit of both when riding and sometimes the larger paddle would be nice to have. Hey also GOTMUD we will have to meet and go for a ride. I live in Paw Paw.
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October 2nd 2009 at 4:15 PM
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tazzracing1
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Dlm3 I'm watching both of thoses sleds hope you get it. I want the 600 , I want to go check them out if I can.
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October 2nd 2009 at 4:21 PM
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700wildcat
Official Heat Hater.
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Location: Hazelton, North Dakota, USA
Current Sled: '08 Arctic Cat M8 153"
2008-2009 Miles: 1100
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If it goes for a decent price I'd go for it. My dad just bought one late last winter(in my signature). I didn't ride it much but its got a lot of power and is very snappy. If your lookin for a sled with a lot of bottom end power that Mountain Cat would be great.
2008 Arctic cat M8 153''Stock >current
1996 Arctic cat Wildcat 700 136x2x15 challenger finger track, 3'' riser, Powermadd mountain bar.sold
1980 Arctic cat Jag 3000. sold
Dad's
2003 Arctic Cat Mountain cat 800 144''.
1999 Arctic Cat Powder Special 500. sold
2000 Polaris Indy 550 Trail.
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October 2nd 2009 at 5:03 PM
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firecatF5
SEARCHER and DESTROYER of feilds of white!
firecatF5 finally got a car.
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I would bid on it, in the upper lower peninsular, their are some spots er ride that get about 4 feet of pow.
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October 2nd 2009 at 9:57 PM
[ Modified October 2nd 2009 at 10:05 PM
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DLM3
Starting Member
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32 Posts
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Member Since: September 10th 2008
Location: Piconning, MI
Current Sled: 1995 vmax 600
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Im thinking if it dont go to high Im guna bid on it. Im guna bid on the zl also. I might buy a 2000 zl 500 for 1500 back home but if that one goes for less Im guna bid. And I figured since they are in Grand Rapids and I am going to the Hastings swap meet next saturday i would just pick them up on the way back home.
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October 3rd 2009 at 7:08 AM
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tazzracing1
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I hope to make it to the swap meet on Sunday, I work nights and on the weekends as my normal shift.
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