Picked Up A New Sled!! 2003 Arctic Cat F7

well after everyone watching the 700 shoot out and commenting that we need an 03 F7 to smoke Scooters Xc 700 I pulled the trigger on this sweetie and now we have a "Nice One!" 🍻 give it a once over and a bit of a test rip just to make sure she's all good then next video we will see who's faster!! 😉🍻

[@tobyboesch5460]

High beam switch is in the brake lever. Push it forward and it switches from high to low.

[@joshsmith1339]

I was so lost trying to figure that out on my firecat for the time lol

[@backcountryshitok]

I so forgot about that

[@kevinkitzman2405]

My 03 900 had me confused for a few seasons lol

[@northerntoyota7584]

Yes! Beat me to it.

[@FSEVENMAN]

It was love at first sight, I have a red 03 snow pro F7 FIRECAT 😊

[@camaro69green31]

The big fuel cap was the best ever... so easy to pour your fuel without spilling. Loved it.

[@McDoobles]

The necks on them tanks were a problem. I had mine replaced on my 05 under recall a few years ago

[@jaketruax5149]

@@McDoobles yes they had a recal, got mine done when it was 1 year old.

[@McDoobles]

@@jaketruax5149 I think they are still honouring it as well. Depends on the dealer. 3 years ago I had one dealer deny helping me and another one the next town over happy to help me out with a free replacement gas tank.

[@mikehd3904]

I got 04, 153 , 2 inch and fuel pressure regulator band its still great slead, got over 10k original kms!

[@mikehd3904]

Was sure great when it came time to change the fuel pump though ! Recal.......I've never done mine🤷🏽‍♂️

[@eric5332]

She's a beauty.

[@magoostoybox9643]

Hidden Gem in the snowmobile world, love my '03!

[@rhyno5228]

Those F-series Cats were good sleds. Miss mine now thanks Pete

[@72darryl]

There it is! That's a fast sled..still one of my favorites. Fast good lookin sleds.

[@jimdaniels3542]

My buddy had one of those F7's that thing was a rocket back then.

[@alensnowplowing4160]

My neighbor bought an f7 it Stands on End I sit On my Zrt600 and just watch incredible Mechine,Gotta Luv them Cats

[@acdatz6222]

Looking forward to 700 shootout #2. As a member of team Firecat, I'm pulling for the F7.

[@mikebrunner1577]

You just have to love a Cat. I miss the ride.

[@mikekenyon3322]

I've enjoyed some miles on an F7, Love that platform.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

Same here! 🍻

[@thor942]

Beautiful F7. I remember when they first came out, they were fast as f..k. I have no doubt new sleds ride better, but the older sleds just seem to have more soul. Probably just getting old though. Cool vids man, keep it up

[@sergebasque8460]

Awesome content my friend excellent humour she been around for sure haha! That firecat is gone pull ahead .👍🇨🇦🍺💪

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

haha cheers! 🍻

[@tyrel7185]

Dang, I went from a 2000 T-Cat 1000 (original green hood) to a ‘03 F7 (special pre-order graphics).

[@allensnook7760]

That two finger comment had me busting at seams!!!i could hear the gears nashing in ur skull cap but knew you had to let it pass to keep pg-rated u-snoob happy!!too bad bet you had a good few comebacks just dangling off edge of that forked tounge of yers!!happy ditch banging 2023 ,snooky pa.💥😝😜🤟✌️💥

[@peterlindsay2869]

I had a 2004 F7 it would do 107 miles an hour on GPS.

[@tobyboesch5460]

I had a 03 F7 and my buddy had a 02 xc 700 that was pied and clutched and it couldn’t touch my F7. His xc 700 was fast but that F7 rocked. I put 10,000 miles on my 03 before selling it. Great sled for sure! Your 03 F7 looks real nice!

[@garyteachout9819]

So very true. I had an 03F7 that I put a mild clutch kit in it and the interesting thing was I also put in a 2° advance Key on the mag side. 900s and thousands couldn’t touch my little F7 stock, but with the key, all they saw was dust. Fastest I ever had it down on the lake was 120 miles an hour.

[@LSDdreams808]

Even the 800s some tripled had there hands full with the F7 they will hit 120 mph with some go fast parts from speed werks.

[@Morpheen999]

I have a 2004 F7 ext and its a really fun sled!

[@blasterbob1968]

I salute you from my garage in Canada. Good honest video.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

I appreciate that! cheers 🍻

[@dubiousf00d]

You can switch between kph and mph. Headlight dimmer is the brake lever. Flip it forward and you got dims, which is the outter 2 lamps. There's a mod for making all the headlights on when the brights are activated. 03 efi is the fastest year of this model so they say. I have an 03 sno pro efi f7 and its a fun sled. Leave it stock and just clutch/stud it good and shes a weapon.

[@tedneitzel]

I've got a friend with the 700 and I've got 800rmk and he rips on that sled! He's right beside me till about 60 then I start creeping away but those little red things are fast. I'm in Colville Washington so we're right next to trail border crossing. Your fearless leader don't like to let us in yet but some have come down last race season from Canada to race at out dirt track in Northport. We do fever 4 street stock and modifies. Loads of fun! Can't wait to see the 700 race. Artic cat good!!

[@Gastly_Ghost]

Lmao the subtitles just say music when yer riding it 😂 and I couldn’t agree more lol pure music I love the sound of a nice two stroke.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

🤣 well it is sweet music! 🍻

[@SRX-SSR440]

That was my kids 99 SRX 600. Solid sled the 4 years he had it. Engine rocked.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

haha yes it is!!! hopefully get a video of it soon 🍻

[@johnnotchick9500]

My money is on the F7. Had just bought an '02 zr cross country, so never owned an '03 F7, my next sled was an 07 F8. Buddies who had the 03 f7's all said they were scary fast

[@sebastianmott7895]

for the high beams you have to push the brake lever forwards there is a little switch in the brake that switches it from high to low and if I remember in 03 you could order them with the Dimond drive or chain case

[@shanegiggie]

Idk why anyone would want DD instead of a classic chain chain case so much simpler

[@trevorjulian1605]

05 switched to diamond drive. Large gas cap for slamming fuel in as the were primarily race sled hence no electric start or reverse. Enjoy! Still ride my 04 f5

[@14bebop14]

dad had an f7 -- used to say the same thing. First rider-forward sled he ever owned, came after his 1000cc thundercat

[@ryanbrandenburg1882]

Treat my 04 f6 like a classic car. 👌

[@matthorvath7562]

The new cat chassis went back to this lay down motor design

[@BroBob1254]

I raced an F7 up in Quebec on a lake with my 04 Warrior with some performance upgrades, and we were dead even!

[@coryernewein]

My dream sled back in highschool🤤 Now I run a 2002 XCSP just like Scooters but black😁

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

Nice One! 🍻

[@sidewinderrob8364]

Oooh, watch you slaying the ski-tracks scared me. Here in Sweden it’s almost death-penalty for doing that. 😆 Great videos, man. 👍🏼

[@iainmaclean3525]

Hey thanks for being in my corner man!!, MacLeanski here

[@sidewinderrob8364]

@@iainmaclean3525 Yeah, I learned that it is important to get along with skiers to keep snowmobiling acceptable among people. 👍🏼

[@peterlindsay2869]

If that thing doesn’t beat him, there’s been something done to his. Lol. Maybe it’s an 800 in disguise I don’t know. Lol

[@jimvk1]

Brake lever forward is high beam. The big tank filler saved us one time motoring through franconia notch and ran out of fuel at 5 am and 10 degrees... used a bud bottle to bail out some gas for the chevy. was a great day after that.

[@Sledcane90]

The high and low beam is on the brake lever, push it forward. Also Pete I would run that switch on ethanol. But run non ethanol fuel. Say 91 or 93 octane. That's which adds 3% more fuel. So you run non-ethanol fuel in ethanol mode for more dangle!!!!!! Make sure to mention my smartness in the next video. Peace Corey!

[@Sledcane90]

Also run an Arctic cat green secondary spring. More dangle!!!!

[@DemonicGaming7485]

Soo Cool!!! Can't wait till I save up enough money so I can start Tinkering too! Love those Firecats!! Dream sled for me :)

[@BLSdesigns]

Just came across this channel and I’m a big fan!! Being a kid riding a little 340 Yamaha, your channel has all the big dog sleds I would drool over when out riding back in the early 2000s. Love it!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

I appreciate that! cheers 🍻

[@pullman24]

This is what I'm talking about. Very vested in this

[@joelaichner3025]

Arctic Cat brakes always sounded cool Too ! Like a space ship

[@chadbauer5250]

Love your content can't wait for the race between the po po and the firekitten. It will be an awesom race. Have a couple pints and go race!!!!!

[@camaro69green31]

Just subscribed. Great video!. You will love that F7!

[@anthonysgarage]

As part of the Polaris tribe, I gotta root for Scooter. If the F7 does happen to take him, then you need to dig up a Polaris 700 with a VES engine. Just to keep it apples to apples.😉

[@tylerlaurentoutdoors2082]

Another thing you can check is the bulkhead on those. The 03s especially were prone to cracking if they were abused. They braised them up a little better in 04 and 05 and 06 then they discontinued them.

[@dubiousf00d]

Under the seat as well. Cracks on the tunnel

[@user-wf7tz5hl4i]

I bought an 06 f-7 in orange had a dd clutch kit on it an I loved how I could run away at any drift speed or out of the hole all my buddies yamahas rx 1 tons it takes a while to learn how to ride it correctly after switching from my zr 800 an t-cats great sled picked mine up with 6k miles on it for $2700 bucks

[@Fahla11]

I havet a 03 Black Team edition,fun sled,Light and alot of Power.

[@MrHugawa]

always liked those F-sleds, luv the shape of them... built for speed I do believe... enjoy!

[@joshwebb609]

The beer machine is awesome

[@richardmcgaffin5609]

Hey Pete Love that new sled and looks in great condition. Thanks for all the entertainment!! Always looking for more Sir!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thank you! 🍻

[@jamiereid2701]

Push your brake lever forward to switch from low beam to high beam.

[@timpetrie8782]

if you push the brake leaver forward that is your high and low beam button lol

[@ToastyProductions.]

The rear skid in these f7s also have a little square plastic coupling block to limit the suspension travel if you take that block right out (there's Two) you will get better weight transfer and traction in the rear just a tip

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks for the tip! might just have to throw those over the shoulder and engage "DANGLE" mode!!! 🤣🍻

[@donnydenfeld2394]

F7 is one of my favorites ❤ let er "Dangle" Pete

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

🍻

[@jasonperfect529]

Now I want an F7 again I bought one new in 2004 a sno-pro edition and also had a T-cat at the same time miss that also but anyways i'm on the look-out for a 2003 without the diamond drive... How do I get ahold of one of those cuuustom beer koozies? Luv your channel and yes you have to make a 700 shootout video asap!!!!

[@chestermcgillicuddy4368]

I always loved the look of the F7! But not a chance for the XC. Thanks for the uploads dude!

[@user-gc7zx1xm9s]

Just bought a Yamaha keep doing so videos learning a lot from your video

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

that's awesome! cheers 🍻

[@markrundquist3348]

Love your new sled....Nice one!!!!

[@sallaffan7093]

Cheers brother watching in beaverton ontario keep it it drinking a bud light watching the video!!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

cheers! 🍻

[@tomchalette1509]

Also those two buttons on the top beside your RPM gauge. The bottom one is to check how many hours are on the motor and the top one I think is to switch it to the big RPM gauge.. and also clicked the brake lever forward for your lights

[@chadwagemann3422]

That F7 will smoke scooter. A head of its time for the year. Will beat most newer sleds today! Game on!!

[@johnbest4320]

Looks beautiful condition the high beam switch should be on the brake lever push that forward & adjust's the high & low beam she definitely dangles & she is a nice one has plenty of power & torque looks in quite remarkable condition definitely been loved & cared for have a great weekend mate 👊💨

[@mattheintzelman4147]

Push the brake lever forward that’s how it switches between the two loved my 04 f7

[@jeremychippett905]

That is a nice sled brother. Gonna be a good race 🏁

[@bradwellman6105]

Hey Pete thanks for the laughs, this old kitty cats been around the block ayou get a whole fist in her that's effing awesome dude nice ONE!

[@b01tact10n]

Pretty good video. Great find with that sled. Checking out nice old used sleds are fun. My friend just got a nice grampa driven Arctic Cat ZL500 this year which is going to be logger with a 151.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

Thanks 🍻

[@acdatz6222]

Pete, if you are looking for the tool kit it is under the front of the seat next to the gas tank. Just pull the front of the seat back and you'll see it tucked in there. Just another one of those Firecat things not everyone knows about.

[@mitchalldonaldson8116]

Love the channel! I just bought an 03 as well she’s quick! Can’t wait to see the next 700 shoot out 👍🏼

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks! cheers 🍻

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Just found your channel. Own 4 triples including a 02 tcat. Love your collection. Subbed

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

Awesome! Thank you! 🍻

[@terryattewell5842]

Ya buddy great video. My 2004 F5 was a rocket. Most guys with 600 class sleds wanted nothing to do with my F5. Wish I would have ridden an F7

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

Thanks 👍🍻

[@joreome3675]

Greetings from Rochester NY. Watch your videos all the time. Gotta put a D&D or a MBRP exhaust on that! That's my dream sled! Very clean she is. And yes, scooter is in trouble!!!

[@379insk]

I had an 03 F7. Was black with red Canadian flags. Smoked every 800 i raced! Dumnest thing i every did was sell the beast!!! Bought a new 06 F7 with diamond drive. Not near as hot as that 03.

[@RayFMak]

That Doo was fast… can’t wait for that race ✌🏻

[@matthewenerson2095]

XC might get it out of the hole. But those F7s were fast on the lake. Cheers!🍻🍻

[@joelaichner3025]

I had a 1999 thunder cat , ported , air box , & clutching , screamer ! But only 8 mpg ! But a screamer ! And heavy ,

[@wheelstandr]

I wouldn't put the studs in myself. When I raced my 2000 MXZ 700 in 1000 ft ice events, I only had 96 down the middle and got first or second place. We found the extra stud weight slowed it down and definitely did with bigger lug tracks on snow. Stock (zero mods) it would do 106 mph with stock track on snow and with a 1 1/4 lug track it did 86 or 88. If you're like my Yamaha buddy, he always went 144 or more no matter what I said. I will say, the year these F7 Fire cat's came out, was the day I retired from racing that 700 on ice. Those Fire cats took over! I F7 hate them! That thing should should stomp the Polaris.

[@jrs4ex]

I had a silver fighter pilot edition 2004 F7 Sno Pro for a season. I got it as a divorce sale her husband went to prison and she sold all his toys for dirt cheap to spite him. It definitely stood out from the crowd and was very quick. I should’ve held onto it but the lure of making a quick few bucks after a fun season got the best of me.

[@chadscott2499]

Best sled ever made besides the thundercat

[@sergebasque8460]

That firecat F7 will give the XC Polaris 700 a run for sure. Get that race going I will be waiting.👍🍺💪🇨🇦😎

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

cheers 🍻

[@brandon65678]

That F7 is clean!

[@danagibbons9643]

Cool man. Go get them racing !!

[@peterkochmanski481]

Great video Pete .. really enjoy watching them…. I think it will beat scooter.. nice one!!!

[@dougkeathley9666]

Thanks for another Great Video, Stay warm and Ride Safe! Cheers, and Keep Er Goin!

[@jromem7313]

Speedwerx makes a killer clutch kit for that sled

[@jasonjaeger4042]

Still remember my first ride on an F7. Buddy got a new 03 SnoPro and I could not believe how quick it was. Had ridden all the big-bores being a tech and was blown away by the handling, power, speed, suspension that I bought one a week later. Just like him I'm a Yamaha guy, but the F7 was the first and only green sled I owned. Had an 04 Pro XR 800 too cause I loved the look and the seat. WISH I woulda held onto it. 🤬

[@03F5owner]

seeing this makes me miss my old 03 F5

[@justingregg8467]

Hell yea Pete what a great sled I have the sabercat edition 03 f7 so glad you came over to the cat family you will love that sled all she needs is the she dangles sticker lol

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

haha yeah it does! 🍻

[@dallasdiz11]

Hey you should think about selling those beer cozies they are cool with the magnets and your stickers I'd buy one.

[@800horsegarage8]

I have that same sled and the team edition 03's GREAT SLEDS! I have an 04 f7 also quick but nothing like the 03. CONGRATS look like a nice one.

[@Coinfortune6773]

Cheers was great to see you again today and keep up the great work on the videos looking forward to seeing lots more

[@toddswiernik8481]

Sweet Cat.. She does Dangle. I think you got scooter on this one.

[@lornefrancis9231]

Best hi low switch push break leaver forward

[@craigfoster294]

I owned one of those F7’s. Fun and fast. Drank injection oil almost as fast as gasoline…

[@mattstewart4971]

Another great video Pete. Nice f 7 u got a gem looks sweet ..

[@willstangland6834]

I had an 05 f7 snopro with speedwerx pipe and can. Adjustable fuel pressure regulator with a gauge. It also had a reflashed ecm. That thing was impressive. I wish I didn’t sell it. Xc 700’s didn’t stand a chance.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

Nice One!🍻

[@ToastyProductions.]

Clutched f7s with a y pipe and a stock exhaust can make some really good power the big heavy can that comes on these sleds actually make the best power wen combo'd with a y pipe pipe and clutching those 700 motors are bulletproof too

[@ToastyProductions.]

Those power valves do get dirty and need to be cleaned with a wire wheel to get all the carbon off usually if your sled feels doggy or slow and not getting peak 7900 rpm then you should clean the powervalves

[@literallyshaking8019]

Those F sleds were some of the coolest looking sleds ever. The headlights look sinister. Hopefully I can track down a non thrashed 03’ one of these days. I’ve heard the chassis are prone to cracking/braking if they’re abused.

[@camaro69green31]

I owned an '04 F6 ext 144" track.... best sled I ever owned. Sold it with 7200 km on it in 2009. Never spent a penny on it in repairs, just wear parts of course. Wish I still had it. Such a fun sled to ride. And crazy fast. I would beat most 800's of the same era.

[@haroldprice7027]

What a SCORE!! Looks like the OLD guy story is True!! Glad you got a deal!! and everyone is Happy!! This machine must have made the OLD guy crap in his suit!! it is quick!!

[@joesixpack6323]

The 2 fingers vs the fist got me laughing my ass off. Subbed. Greetings from Buffalo (south Toronto)

[@karstenhulett7076]

Can’t wait to see that xc put in its place!

[@everythingloud4068]

Ya, I doubt it's going to be an Arctic cat😂

[@karstenhulett7076]

@@everythingloud4068 f7s run with newer 800s shouldn’t even be close

[@everythingloud4068]

@Karsten Hulett I'm sure it will be a good race. I just gotta give the Arctic cat guys a hard time 😆

[@CrossfireRepairsByPaul]

the more I watch, the more I want to get back into snowmobiling, gonna have to get one soon

[@literallyshaking8019]

You’ll have to sell your first born to afford it if you buy new 😂

[@CrossfireRepairsByPaul]

@@literallyshaking8019 oh no way!! USED all the way 😉

[@literallyshaking8019]

@@CrossfireRepairsByPaul my dad always used to tell me to buy used stuff “let some other guy take the hit for you”. It takes a little more time/effort (and can be risky), but sometimes the hunt for an awesome deal makes it that much sweeter when you finally find it. I don’t mind trolling FB marketplace for hours anyways

[@CrossfireRepairsByPaul]

@@literallyshaking8019 exactly, plus I like to wrench

[@stevenbaker9327]

Nice one Pete! I'm not a Cat guy..but I have been sledless for so long now I may not be as picky! Just can't find ANYTHING affordable here in Mn. And its a great snow year this year...which makes it even MORE frustrating....😡