ncorrieri

Hey all

Im shopping for a trails type of snowmobile and ran across the newer machines that have options like adjustable hand/thumbwarmers, rider positioning, 2up reaplacement seats, accessory outlet(s?), and other goodies.

Rider positioning is adjustment on the fly of rear shock settings, correct (so you can adjust when the trail gets rough, etc?)?

I would like to go with EFI - not sure what the advantages of battery vs no battery (besides electric start).

What models and year ranges should I look at?

Also - i need to have an accessory outlet (idiot with a radio/cell/gps), and I like the idea of heated face shields. Truth be told ive been looking at the 500s z's due to price, so if i had to settle - how hard is it to install outlets on those?


a newbie to snowmobiling, be gentle

RJ Gleason

THe wiring harnesses have the plugins there. you just need to add the ports.

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IndianRvrShiver

If you easily want to use 12V accessories, you should get one with ES & battery. If you go "non-batt", you will need to add a rectifier for 12V DC.

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skidoo kid 102

just get a new arctic cat touring sled

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ncorrieri

lol - i could get a new, but its not necessarily the cost, its the length of the fight i want

i think for the 3k mark, the argument will last a 1/2 day at best. 10k and it will last a month +

ncorrieri

ps arent the tourings like the goldwings of snowmobiles (ie fat), or are they the same width/length - just more features?

RJ Gleason

Touring sleds; same size, just usually softer ride, more features (unless a baseline unit), two up seat, and ETC:

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Old Cat Rider


w/ Comet 108 Pro-4 clutch


80 PANTERA 500 F/C w/ Comet 102 clutch

'90 Wildcat Project in progress.

Trail Boss; Dryden to Summerhill trail.
http://www.dcdrifters.net/

Senior Deacon; F&AM Lodge# 472

ncorrieri

ty - now dumb question - what were the 2000+ touring sleds called

RJ Gleason

Panther, Pantera

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Old Cat Rider


w/ Comet 108 Pro-4 clutch


80 PANTERA 500 F/C w/ Comet 102 clutch

'90 Wildcat Project in progress.

Trail Boss; Dryden to Summerhill trail.
http://www.dcdrifters.net/

Senior Deacon; F&AM Lodge# 472

ncorrieri

ty rj and all - now to check psn and ebay. anyone else have any suggestions on good networks to use?

rgoers

I have a 2000 Panther 440. Nice sled.

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