Can we ADAPT ????

[@miguelallard3158]

I have 2k miles on mine and all the pins and weights look good still just keep em clean and works nice and smooth.

[@ponycarfan]

That’s very reassuring - thanks! I think it’s a good clutch, but I’m not as hard on them as many riders are.

[@paddyg56472]

Thanks again for another informative video. Hope to see you on the trail.

[@ponycarfan]

I sincerely appreciate that, thank you!

[@fasterdura1772]

I’ve got a buddy with 700 km 😅that is having trouble on the bearing not spinning free. When stopped the sled wants to creep forward. Im a long long Cat fan and have given up on cat primary’s. We’ve been cutting the Polaris P-85 and they been working flawlessly.

[@ponycarfan]

That’s interesting, hadn’t thought of using a Polaris clutch. Good idea.

[@guyincognito1431]

I'm getting one in hopes that it will fix the weird mid 20s shift that the Team does.

[@ponycarfan]

@@guyincognito1431 It does resolve that. Some people seem to be able to tune their way out of it, but the Adapt is a better solution in my opinion.

[@joshgessinger4509]

Bad clutching can definitely cost top end speed. Its all about clutch internals primary and secondary. Both have to work together of course. If to stiff of spring or to lite or heavy weights will cost performance of course i know lol!! Iv been clutching for very long time now around 30 years anyway. Iv won many races and championships in all kinds of snowmobile racing so im no dummy with snowmobiles anyway. If RPM isnt right or bad back shifting its in ur clutch components most the time anyway. Not saying new cat clutches not better just saying u can get stock clutches to work. Clutch kit is sometimes good place to start. Sometimes its simply a spring change or weight change. One thing to always check anyone can do this Take sharpie marker then mark the primary clutch. Mark it on inside pulley from top of face couple inches down. If marker if any marker is left after full pull down lake or long straight its not shifting out Anyway great video thanks for the feedback on new clutch sounds like good clutch. Thank u Josh G

[@ponycarfan]

Very good information! Thank you!

[@dillonsmith3437]

Hello. I love your videos, I am fairly new to snowmobiling. I’ve never ridden the trails or backcountry however I grew up riding my old artic cat 370 all around private land but it’s time to get serious about it as I’m now 22 years old and I want something to hit the trails with but also have the capability to hit the backcountry, do you have any suggestions on a sled I should look into buying. Thank you!

[@ponycarfan]

It sounds like you want a crossover, but I would recommend a step in between - a used trail sled with a 580 or 600 motor. Buying used allows you to develop your skills and then sell the sled without losing much money. I would look for a sled with less than 4,000 miles, model year 2000 or newer. When sleds get 5-6,000 miles, they start needing more attention, and you never know what you’re going to get. Everyone started making fuel injected engines in mid-2000’s, but the carbureted engines from that time period are also pretty good. The 600-sized motors are powerful enough to scare you, yet reliable and fun - I’d avoid anything bigger than that. If you have access to trails, then buy a trail sled. Trail riding is an easier kind of riding to learn. You could start with a backcountry sled, but wouldn’t recommend it unless you have access to that kind of riding. I would also recommend taking lessons for backcountry riding. I know there are guides and instructors in “tourist” kind of places, like Togwotee Lodge in Wyoming, but you may be able find find someone closer to home, as well. Spring is a good time of the year to buy, because sellers are more motivated and you’ll have the summer to clean it up and make sure everything is greased and ready for winter. If you’re shopping and find something interesting but don’t know if it’s worth it, post that on FreedomSledder.com under the General Snowmobile Forum. Ask them if it’s worth it, or what problems to watch out for. They’ll take you seriously and will help you identify what to look for. You can also post on a brand forum, such as ArcticChat.com. Thank you for watching - I hope the beginners videos help.

[@dillonsmith3437]

@@ponycarfan thank you! This helped so much I can’t wait to get going with my next step. Your beginners videos have helped me a bunch also! Thank you for taking the time to give such a big, detailed, and understandable response!

[@jessereel9008]

I had boondocker weights. Exact same. They destroyed the clutch. Weight gouged into aluminum clutch.

[@ponycarfan]

Ouch! Not good!

[@airman6822]

Definitely a nice clutch option. As someone who runs older equipment, 900 bucks is a substantial investment, especially in a higher mile sled. Guess you got to pay to play...

[@ponycarfan]

It’s very expensive, I agree! For older Cats, you might be better off with a used clutch. Mountain Sledder Garage did an excellent video on the history of Arctic Cat clutches, that includes some of the problems associated with each one - good info, if you’re looking at used. If you’re looking at new, and the Adapt will fit your sled, I’d prefer that over the Team (which isn’t much cheaper). kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZW5XpWAoZl2jpY