Posted: 15 July 2010 at 1:08pm | IP Logged

What ever you do moike,enjoy

I just had to replace my right inner/ outer tie rod ends due to the  accident.Had trouble getting toe in just right.seems to be ok now but never realy got out on bike for a good run.Bumps still hurt the ribs a bit.Good luck with your mods..matt

Posted: 15 July 2010 at 8:18pm | IP Logged

If you're serious about making that engine perform, then get a Velocity Devices ECU.  Completely different animal.  The clutch kit makes a difference, but the factory computer is seriously de-tuned.  Go to nyrocatv.com and read about it.

I've been running mine for a few years now... had to put the stock computer back in for a ride last week (long story)... and it's unbelievable how gutless it feels now with the stock computer back in it.

I've never had an issue with the Velocity Devices ECU... my problems were related to charging system problems and I had to use my pull start on a ride last week... the stock computer starts the bike much easier when using the pull start.

They are expensive, but worth every penny.  After the ECU, go get a larger fuel injector (from a Suzuki M109 Boulevard street bike) and get the revised fuel curves for the larger injector.

Biggest improvements are in the bottom end... huge improvements!

Posted: 15 July 2010 at 8:28pm | IP Logged

This is the place for Arctic Cat clutching. This guy knows his stuff! and all I hear are great things

http://airdamclutches.com/

he also has clutching mods for you canned ham owners with slow bikes. his clutching will allow 90mph!

Posted: 16 July 2010 at 12:11pm | IP Logged

Yeah that is the guy I was talking about.  He will do mine to stage 5+ for like $600.00 and it is supposed to gain me 10-15 mph and hit a lot harder down low.

Posted: 29 July 2010 at 7:15am | IP Logged

OK - dalton clutch kit - done. And I can say that I do notice some improvment I am not sure the improvemant against the cost was enough. A very slight improvement in throttle response, much lower fuel economy. If the improvement on this was more I would not mind the fuel economy loss. However I would not do this one again. But I will say that when riding with two on the bike it is better on trails for sure, as the bike does not lug near as much so I do not use low gear at all now.

Sway Bar - These bikes should come with one from the factory. Very large gain for so little loss. Bike handles so much better, does not lean in turns now and I can throttle through turns where I could not before. If you are on the fence about this mod, go ahead.......best money I spent since the radial tires.......Now having said that, do not expect it to handle like a popo for sure. You got to remember that our cats are so large and high that only so much can be done. But still the best thing I have done.......

Next issue will be ignition......I am going to replace the ignition sometime and will be looking at various systems prior to ordering one. (computer)

Posted: 29 July 2010 at 7:57am | IP Logged

       Moike maybe U should have bought a CannedHam and wouldn't have need to make those improvements..............J/K...............LOL

Posted: 29 July 2010 at 11:02am | IP Logged

If I was going to spend that kinda money on an off road vehicle I would buy a Jeep......and be done........LOL

Posted: 29 July 2010 at 12:06pm | IP Logged

I believe that would be touche'

Posted: 29 July 2010 at 4:51pm | IP Logged

       Yuup U got that right SD.LOL