SkiDooFormulaMX

looking to get a new sled this summer, when the 08s become leftovers, its odd what it has boiled down to, as i am a cat guy and said id never ride a polaris, BUT...the 2008 polaris iq shift has got my eye, i like the looks and the 120 horse 600. my other choice is the 2008 ski doo mxz tnt 500 ss. opinions? my heart goes to the shift, but anyone ride them? im a trail/lake rider that loves to boondock.

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2003 ARCTIC CAT ZL 600 EFI SS-2700 MILES-GETTING SOME MILD TWEAKING THIS SUMMER

2002 ARCTIC CAT Z 440 ES-622 MILES-MINT, JUST LOOKING FOR SOME STUDS AND FATBOY TORSIONS.

1997 ARCTIC CAT EXT 580 EFI DLX 4000 MILES-SOLD 8/08

1998 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600 EFI-3700 MILES-BUILT-SOLD-9/07

1996 INDY CLASSIC 500 ESR-5100 MILES-SOLD 4/08

1987 SKI DOO FORMULA MX 470-12000 MILES-SOLD 12/07

Ditch hopper

cats got nothing nice happening the most god ugly desgin ever, skidoo same thing , i love the new polaris and the shift is one sick sled very nice sled!! if i were you id buy my self a 600rr now were talking

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Real men Hijack threads

-1995 zr580- aaen pipe, epi clutch kit, camoplast ripsaw/120studs, 3inch riser, flybars, upgraded foxshocks, weisco pistons, lightly ported, 19tooth top 32thooth bottom soon to come bored carbs, plastic skis, new helix and ramps BRAAAP

-1994 indy trail 500- all stock, great on gas

SkiDooFormulaMX

spot me the xtra 4 grand and i will.

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2003 ARCTIC CAT ZL 600 EFI SS-2700 MILES-GETTING SOME MILD TWEAKING THIS SUMMER

2002 ARCTIC CAT Z 440 ES-622 MILES-MINT, JUST LOOKING FOR SOME STUDS AND FATBOY TORSIONS.

1997 ARCTIC CAT EXT 580 EFI DLX 4000 MILES-SOLD 8/08

1998 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600 EFI-3700 MILES-BUILT-SOLD-9/07

1996 INDY CLASSIC 500 ESR-5100 MILES-SOLD 4/08

1987 SKI DOO FORMULA MX 470-12000 MILES-SOLD 12/07

Ditch hopper

you seem like a nice guy so ok hey wut about like a 2004 pro-x 700 there fast as hell and with the money you save mad mods if you hell bend on a 08 id deff get the shift there aswome rides and i havent heard a bad thing about them yet!

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Real men Hijack threads

-1995 zr580- aaen pipe, epi clutch kit, camoplast ripsaw/120studs, 3inch riser, flybars, upgraded foxshocks, weisco pistons, lightly ported, 19tooth top 32thooth bottom soon to come bored carbs, plastic skis, new helix and ramps BRAAAP

-1994 indy trail 500- all stock, great on gas

polarisman5

I see me coming to the forums has converted one person already, just kidding. But I will agree, those 08 Shifts looks super nice, I'd love to have one, but well, college and part time jobs just don't allow for saving any money, let alone spending a big sum of it .

Good luck on your decision!

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-1999 Polaris Indy 500 RMK-

ethan31

Look into a dragon, shift, or the doo's. Test ride them all, and see what you like better.
And get a can for it, i hear there nice....lol
I dont like any of the 08 cats, but i hear the ride is awesome. I'd check into them also.

Just go to the dealer and see what you can test ride. I'd say also get 136 track..but thats me...

beavernutts

Go with the doo or the cat! Remember walking sucks.

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08 Yamaha Grizzly 700 fi eps
07-08 Season total 841.2
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Ditch hopper

Polaris proally makes the most relieable sled i would take my indy over my zr any day of the week if i were going for a trip

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Real men Hijack threads

-1995 zr580- aaen pipe, epi clutch kit, camoplast ripsaw/120studs, 3inch riser, flybars, upgraded foxshocks, weisco pistons, lightly ported, 19tooth top 32thooth bottom soon to come bored carbs, plastic skis, new helix and ramps BRAAAP

-1994 indy trail 500- all stock, great on gas

SkiDooFormulaMX

cat has nothing for the performance minded budget rider. the f5 is in the price range but makes less ponies than my 580. im thinking about working my 580 over the summer. i love the sled. and get another season out of it and see what the world brings after. a new ultimate xtreme track, handguards, idlers i need, a max3 belt, clutch kit, c&a pros, a new rear rear shock to ditch the kimpex i threw on it, and a few other cool things id like comes to about 1300 bucks to get it to where i would like it, then when i upgrade id give it to the lady. i dont know what to do....i think it would be interesting to tinker with the 580, make it handle like its on rails etc. and maybe get a used shift next year? haha. decisions decisions.

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2003 ARCTIC CAT ZL 600 EFI SS-2700 MILES-GETTING SOME MILD TWEAKING THIS SUMMER

2002 ARCTIC CAT Z 440 ES-622 MILES-MINT, JUST LOOKING FOR SOME STUDS AND FATBOY TORSIONS.

1997 ARCTIC CAT EXT 580 EFI DLX 4000 MILES-SOLD 8/08

1998 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600 EFI-3700 MILES-BUILT-SOLD-9/07

1996 INDY CLASSIC 500 ESR-5100 MILES-SOLD 4/08

1987 SKI DOO FORMULA MX 470-12000 MILES-SOLD 12/07

paintballdude05

Update the suspension front and back on it with new a-arms up front and new skid out back. It will be just like the new sleds(suspension wise) from what I hear.

SkiDooFormulaMX

its already got the ett more modern skid. what could i do up front?

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2003 ARCTIC CAT ZL 600 EFI SS-2700 MILES-GETTING SOME MILD TWEAKING THIS SUMMER

2002 ARCTIC CAT Z 440 ES-622 MILES-MINT, JUST LOOKING FOR SOME STUDS AND FATBOY TORSIONS.

1997 ARCTIC CAT EXT 580 EFI DLX 4000 MILES-SOLD 8/08

1998 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600 EFI-3700 MILES-BUILT-SOLD-9/07

1996 INDY CLASSIC 500 ESR-5100 MILES-SOLD 4/08

1987 SKI DOO FORMULA MX 470-12000 MILES-SOLD 12/07

paintballdude05

These guys explain it better and its been covered very thoroughly by this guy AG.

ArcticChat.com >> It's All About the Pride®

This is going to be part of the big upgrade for my sled this summer along with ETT/ TSL and possibly swap a 800-900 big bore twin .

SkiDooFormulaMX

im happy with the power of the 580, thats why im thinking just clutching and a 1.25 inch track for boondocking. no studs. it will fit right? but that polaris switch sure looks appealing....still...

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2003 ARCTIC CAT ZL 600 EFI SS-2700 MILES-GETTING SOME MILD TWEAKING THIS SUMMER

2002 ARCTIC CAT Z 440 ES-622 MILES-MINT, JUST LOOKING FOR SOME STUDS AND FATBOY TORSIONS.

1997 ARCTIC CAT EXT 580 EFI DLX 4000 MILES-SOLD 8/08

1998 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600 EFI-3700 MILES-BUILT-SOLD-9/07

1996 INDY CLASSIC 500 ESR-5100 MILES-SOLD 4/08

1987 SKI DOO FORMULA MX 470-12000 MILES-SOLD 12/07

paintballdude05

Yeah I got a 1.25 kimpex shotgun under there and it was awsome from what I have used it. The only rubbing I had was the suspension bottoming out.

SkiDooFormulaMX

my skid is in the lower holes in the rear, that should help too.

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2003 ARCTIC CAT ZL 600 EFI SS-2700 MILES-GETTING SOME MILD TWEAKING THIS SUMMER

2002 ARCTIC CAT Z 440 ES-622 MILES-MINT, JUST LOOKING FOR SOME STUDS AND FATBOY TORSIONS.

1997 ARCTIC CAT EXT 580 EFI DLX 4000 MILES-SOLD 8/08

1998 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600 EFI-3700 MILES-BUILT-SOLD-9/07

1996 INDY CLASSIC 500 ESR-5100 MILES-SOLD 4/08

1987 SKI DOO FORMULA MX 470-12000 MILES-SOLD 12/07

paintballdude05

Thats where mine is at. What you think oh the front susp. upgrade?

SkiDooFormulaMX

i think its a great idea but i dont know if it will really be worth the time and $$. im happy with the suspension on this sled...front end could probably use some shocks but...it would be a good summer project.

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2003 ARCTIC CAT ZL 600 EFI SS-2700 MILES-GETTING SOME MILD TWEAKING THIS SUMMER

2002 ARCTIC CAT Z 440 ES-622 MILES-MINT, JUST LOOKING FOR SOME STUDS AND FATBOY TORSIONS.

1997 ARCTIC CAT EXT 580 EFI DLX 4000 MILES-SOLD 8/08

1998 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600 EFI-3700 MILES-BUILT-SOLD-9/07

1996 INDY CLASSIC 500 ESR-5100 MILES-SOLD 4/08

1987 SKI DOO FORMULA MX 470-12000 MILES-SOLD 12/07

SkiDooFormulaMX

and it would make riding through the gate on my fence impossible lol.

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2003 ARCTIC CAT ZL 600 EFI SS-2700 MILES-GETTING SOME MILD TWEAKING THIS SUMMER

2002 ARCTIC CAT Z 440 ES-622 MILES-MINT, JUST LOOKING FOR SOME STUDS AND FATBOY TORSIONS.

1997 ARCTIC CAT EXT 580 EFI DLX 4000 MILES-SOLD 8/08

1998 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600 EFI-3700 MILES-BUILT-SOLD-9/07

1996 INDY CLASSIC 500 ESR-5100 MILES-SOLD 4/08

1987 SKI DOO FORMULA MX 470-12000 MILES-SOLD 12/07

paintballdude05

lol that could be another summer prodject, bigger door on fence for bigger sled

IndianRvrShiver

Nice of you guys to jack this guy's thread!! You just wasted 20 posts that could have been on the B & B thread!

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