1995 Arctic Cat 440 Bearcat, a WORKHORSE 💪🏻

Waking up the Bearcat from storage and showing off some of the modifications I’ve made over the years. This is one of my favorite machines in our fleet!

[@larsmarklund9640]

What a beautiful sled. The 440 suzuki is an amazingly sturdy engine if you take care of it.

[@Lodi_Services]

Thank you! And agreed, this engine just keeps performing year after year.

[@Lorne_]

How exactly did u utilize a new seat? Is the stock seat nkt part of the fuel tank?

[@Lodi_Services]

I fabricated an aluminum over-frame above the existing fuel tank and secured it to the tunnel. The 2008 M seat then shoe-horns and clips into it. 👍🏻

[@VinnyK-gx2jc]

Hi, did you put on the handlebar extension?

[@Lodi_Services]

Yes I did, about 10 years ago 👍🏻

[@VinnyK-gx2jc]

thank you, look like it would be more comfortable, also with the seat.

[@Lodi_Services]

No problem, and yes it’s VERY comfortable to ride. Also very easy to transition from sitting to standing when needed.

[@jiminalaska]

What size is the track?

[@Lodi_Services]

I believe it’s 16”x156”

[@VinnyK-gx2jc]

What kind of oil are you using, I get a ton of smoke when I start mine, yours didn't look like it smoked at all. Thank you

[@Lodi_Services]

I use Arctic Cat’s 50:1 Injection oil. It’ll smoke pretty good at start-up, but this video was shot after a short trip and after it is warmed up, the visible smoke decreases. How do your spark plugs look? There’s always a chance that maybe your oil pump is set slightly rich, contributing to excess smoke.

[@VinnyK-gx2jc]

Thank you, pretty much the same, it is usually when it is cold that it smokes the most, less once it warms up. Plugs looked good last time I looked, but good reminder to check them out again. thank you