Thanks for compiling your knowledge into an easy to follow video. I appreciate it and can confirm I've heard everything you said from the artic cat forums as well.

@CumminsDriver

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I know i had to do some research to figure all this out when i bought the machine. I was hoping the video series would make it easier for people to know what tools and parts they needed to do the job, and what the job consists of.

@ALE5six1

2 жыл бұрын

@@CumminsDriver well based on your views, you have helped thousands of people. And its greatly appreciated. I have a 2015 and learned that they strengthened the case from watching this. And also the part number that I can check if my starter has already been upgraded. Going to open it up and check, fingers crossed 🤞 🤣

Very good info and explanation

@CumminsDriver

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the video! looking at just a regular 1000 Wildcat and I was curious if these machines were good overall?

@CumminsDriver

3 жыл бұрын

They have some common quirks, the main one being the steering. The factory steering “slider” is a terrible setup. If you’re in any mud/dirt at all, it is worn out after 1k miles which causes for harder steering that can bind and have tight spots in it. There is an upgrade that is about $800, or you can build the kit yourself for about $300 which is what I plan to do for mine. The bevel gears wear out over time, but it’s partly dependent on how you use the machine. Some people go 1k miles and need them and others go 10k. I inspected the bevels on my machine and they looked new with 1100 miles on them. You have to pull the engine to replace them. There is a rear axle upgrade to larger bearings and rear hubs but in my opinion from what I have seen, it’s not needed except for if you’re really banging it around hard on rocks or sliding it sideways at high speed a lot or if you have the big heavy 4 seater. We do a lot of slower trails and rock crawling with 30” tires and no one in our group ever broke an axle/hub. Overall they are a pretty good machine in my opinion. The suspension is great and I like the driveline fitment better than the rzr I had. My recommendation is just to find one that has been taken good care of without real high miles and don’t over pay for it because resell isn’t great. Good luck with your purchase and let me know if you have more questions 👍🏻

My 2018 has a oil leak coming from the starter. My exhaust is different so its going to be much more difficult to fix.

Good vid quick question what did you do about the oil when you put it back together?

@CumminsDriver

3 жыл бұрын

I kept it clean in there, so I ran it a little bit and then changed the oil

Was there oil inside that side casing that has the starter and gears?

@CumminsDriver

3 жыл бұрын

It runs in oil but doesn’t really hold much oil in the case when it’s not running

Is it a wet stater?

@CumminsDriver

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the end of the starter, starter clutch etc all run in engine oil

@jeffhayse6517

2 жыл бұрын

@@CumminsDriver thanks man.