is it me or does every one except ac owners hate arctic cat most honda owners hate them
aftermarket conpanys hate them for example the honda rancher has only ben out almost 4 months
and they already have a couple companys making pipes for them and arctic cat has ben out since 96 or 97 and we are just now geting aftermarket
products we have one pipe and that is it
I dont know what it is they dont like about them has any of you noticed this or is it just me

 

Dusty,
I too have noticed, but feel knowing that ArcticCat is still considred a new Kid on the Block I see there point in not putting the money into the design of the aftermarket equip. Also ArcticCats are also built for one thing....AWSOMENESS...I looked at every quad in the 2000 line up from each company in the 400-600 class, test drove them, even took a few home on the weekends to ride but after drivin the 500 'Cat I felt that their design and power were the best on the planet.
I use my 500 'Cat each day for work and feel that their is no better workhorse on the planet.
For Rec use it has put a 500 polaris magnum and eaten alive a 2000 600 grizz in the woods. I feel that the ArcticCats are the best and im happy to show it off too.


chuck
2000 500 ArcticCat, Warn A2500 and soon to have 27" 'Vamps

 

Alot of people don't like Ac quads because of Arctic Cats reputation with snowmachines. They have had alot of problems with their MTN sleds. I think if I was in the market for another quad I would have to consider AC.

 

I'm the only one I know who has an AC 4x4, but I know some Yamaha and Polaris guys who looked a bit jealous when the saw my machine up close. I bought a 2000 AC500 4x4 and I love it. Awsome power, great looks, built solid. I think it's all a matter of preference, each machine has it's strengths and weaknesses, no one "has it all". I say have fun on whatever you ride!

 

I don't think aftermarket companies "hate" AC's. I think they simply have to look at the bottom line. If you make a product and have a potential market that allows you to sell to 500,000 people or 20,000, then you would obviously want to do the former. As more and more AC's are sold and the demand grows, you will see more aftermarket items. When the demand is adequate for a company to feel the risks outweigh the benefits, then items will be made. And, as one company jumps in, others will see a market they think they can compete in, also. So, I think you will see more products. It will just take some more time.

 

Looks like you AC guys are getting some crap like we Polaris owners have been putting up with for years. Don't take it personally, and besides, I like being the underdog. 'Cause it makes the others look really bad when they say your machine is crap, and you turn around and show them up. Have fun and be safe,

 

AAAAAMEN!!!!

We have 3 of the largest Honda dealers in america in Louisiana. So, you can guess what I have to put up with. Every time I start to tell someone what I have they don't even let me get pasted "Arc". Then they start to say,"You should have bought a Honda." After they ride with me it is a TOTALLY different story. My cat is basically stock and I give all those Honda owners with lifts and Vamps hell.

 

Tell you what I don't like arctic cat atvs that much either. All they can do is pull. They are slower than most utilities, look like a box, and have just never appealed for me. If you need something that will pull you out you need a Polaris!! They make the best utilities and have been around much longer. Why are they even called arctic cats?? For those of you who don't know the powerplant on everything arctic cat makes is a Suzuki!!

 

I been watching some snow cross races on tv and it seem the only front sleds are always Ski-Doo and Artic Cat .I have read the Zl 500 is the top 500 class machine of the year.I think AC snow machine reputation would only help there ATV sales.

 

I wouldn't say people around here are prejudice against Arctic Cat, they just have never heard of them making ATV's. People ask me what I ride and they say "a what, the one's that make snowmobiles?" I also get the "You should have bought a Honda!" line. My response is that the comparable Honda cost more and didn't have the features I wanted, then their statement is, "Well, you get what you pay for!" whatever

Quadman400, I guess since you've only been on the forum less than a week, I'll take it easy on you. I guess I'll have to take my 500 back to the dealer and tell them "Well, shucks all this thing can do is pull! and yea it looks like a box, I want a refund!" "And another thing, it's slower than most utilities out there, it'll only do 60!" No, actually I enjoyed reading your post, very entertaining!

Actual AC owners know what our machines will do, and that's what counts.