dependability of cats?
#1
dependability of cats?
I have been looking at all brands of quads and keep coming back to the cats as they seem to offer all the options that i am looking for. What i would like to know is if there are many people that have lots of miles on their quads with little or no problems with them. I have had three honda 3 wheelers in my life and have had nothing but good to say about them. I've got buddies that have Honda Quads ( foremen) and they have anywhere from 3000 to 8000 miles on them and have just changed the oil and the tires. I am looking at the 06 500 manual. I know its got more bells and whistles on it than the Hondas (foreman) that can break, but can it boast the same kind of dependability
#3
dependability of cats?
The 500 is solid. It uses the Suzuki engine and can put on 10,000 no problem. I read about a guy with a 400 Cat that had over 54,000 on his ATV. Running it 24 hours a day on a farm I guess. Every manufacture has some issues, even Honda. I am on my 3rd Cat right now, first one was a 2000 500 that my dad still has and it runs great, the second was a 2004 400 that someone offered to buy from me and I couldn't pass it up, and now the H1. Dependability is a big issue for me too, as I live in the bush of Alaska with no dealer within 350 miles. And in order to get to that dealer I would have to fly in as we have no roads. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
#4
dependability of cats?
i had an 03 500 manual with 28" gators and it went through 4 axels a front diff all my front end bushings and 2 ball joints.
so if your planning to get one stay away from the big tires the axels cant take them.
with the stock tires you probly ride trouble free for a long time.
so if your planning to get one stay away from the big tires the axels cant take them.
with the stock tires you probly ride trouble free for a long time.
#6
dependability of cats?
I had 4000 hard miles on my 98 500, I sold it to a good friend of mine and he said he has close to 5000 miles on it now. The only problem I had was when I wrecked it, I had to replace some broken parts. I now own a 05 650 and I have 900 trouble free miles and I have not done one thing to the clutch or anything else. Cats are very trouble free. I was the first one to buy a Cat in my family and now there are 14, counting brothers, parents, in-laws and cousins. I also have friends that have bought Cats because of the success that I have had.
#7
dependability of cats?
seems like there is a bad apple in every box, doesnt matter which brand you buy. I appreciate all the stories whether horror or glory. I am probably going to order it this week, I just needed some reassuring that ac was a good brand as there isnt very many of them at all around where I live. So the more experiences the better cuz It makes parting with the 11 g's a little easier
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#9
dependability of cats?
I assume he is a fellow Canuck [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Here in Canada , we pay a fortune for our toy's [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] My 05 400 was $9600 otd . I just priced out an H1 at the dealer in Kamloops B.C and they said $10'800 before tax , so add 14 % , I asked him for a price on a Prowler , with tax about $15000 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] I live about 10 minutes from the U.S border , I wonder if any dealers down there would take my canuck bucks at par ? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
#10
dependability of cats?
My 375 had a couple of ball-joint issues on the front, which were related to a recall and improper reassembly. I've run it very hard since then and the problem appears to be solved. The 650 has been bullet-proof. Both transmissions have been trouble-free and perform extremely well.
I'd buy another Cat in a second, if I were in the market. I have a good dealer, too, which helps.
I'd buy another Cat in a second, if I were in the market. I have a good dealer, too, which helps.