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Firecat riser height
- 8" or the 10"
started by grblackwood
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October 26th 2009 at 5:41 PM
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grblackwood
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Location: Gander, NL, Canada
Current Sled: 2006 Firecat
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I have upgraded the stock 4" block to a 6" and I find it still isn't enough when standing. So I'm ordering the cables and either a 8" or a 10" riser block. I like the stock fcat bars so i'm gonna keep them. I stand between 6foot1 and 6foot2. Just wondering what size should i go with. I spend maybe 50% standing playing around, and 50% sitting down flying through groomed trails. Also if anyone has pics of 8" or 10" riser blocks installed on a fcat i'd like to see them. thanks for your time.
2006 Firecat .. 6" riser, flyscreen, light blackouts, orange light covers, orange ski tips, Rumble pack, cycra handguards, powder strap, orange recoil handle.
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October 26th 2009 at 5:50 PM
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KyleM800
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If you are sitting down 50% of the time I wouldn't want to go too tall, so I would say and 8" riser block.
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October 26th 2009 at 6:08 PM
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powdermadd440
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I have a ROX 6-8.25" adjustable riser for sale, comes with quick adjust so no wrench is needed, and if you want a pair of RSI gel wrap grips. PM me for more info.
2001 edge x 600, Vforce 3 reeds, SLP boost bottle, SLP can, yellow primary spring, 4" RSI risers, RSI backcountry bars, RSI gel wraps, Acerbis hand guards, yellow skidplate, Simmons skis, 1 3/8" camoplast track, RSI ice scratchers
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October 26th 2009 at 6:13 PM
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firecatF5
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I have an 8" on my firecat. It would be good for you. I am the same height and do the same type of riding, 50-50. I have a pic somewhere, I'll see if I can dig it up.
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October 26th 2009 at 6:23 PM
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polaris_xc_racing
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Damn, how tall are you guys? I am 5'11" and my 2 inch riser works great.
1999 Polaris XC SP 700
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October 26th 2009 at 6:28 PM
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triplefever
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im 6'1" and i have a 8in riser on my zr 600 and its still not high enough but its a totaly different sled then a f5
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October 26th 2009 at 7:24 PM
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Zippi
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here is an 8" on my old firecat. It was so tall that i broke the steering post two times. I am over 6' also, and it was very comfortable jumping and playing around. Hard on the post though. Sorry not a good view of the bars.
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October 26th 2009 at 9:18 PM
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grblackwood
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Thanks for the input guys. I just ordered the 8" block.
2006 Firecat .. 6" riser, flyscreen, light blackouts, orange light covers, orange ski tips, Rumble pack, cycra handguards, powder strap, orange recoil handle.
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October 27th 2009 at 5:31 PM
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firecatF5
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Quote originally posted by Zippi
here is an 8" on my old firecat. It was so tall that i broke the steering post two times. I am over 6' also, and it was very comfortable jumping and playing around. Hard on the post though. Sorry not a good view of the bars.
jeez, how do you break the post?
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October 27th 2009 at 5:45 PM
[ Modified October 27th 2009 at 5:47 PM
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Quinlan
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Enough leverage and you can break lots of things...you exert alot of force on the steering post when jumping, carving, etc. The larger the riser, the more risk there is to the post. I've seen a number of snapped Firecat posts while reading forums.
I know on my ZR, there is alot of flex in it with my riser setup. One hard hit to the bars and I'm sure the post would snap.
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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October 27th 2009 at 6:03 PM
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will_5
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I gotta 6.5 riser on mine. Bent my steering post a little bit over time. TIME to getta new one. It's not too bad but I want it to look straight. Im gonna go with the new rox adjustable risers. They look pretty nice too.
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October 27th 2009 at 9:04 PM
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firecatF5
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Quote originally posted by will_5
I gotta 6.5 riser on mine. Bent my steering post a little bit over time. TIME to getta new one. It's not too bad but I want it to look straight. Im gonna go with the new rox adjustable risers. They look pretty nice too.
hey powerman440 has a set of those adjustable risers for sale. PM him.
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