What a great two days of riding. Thank you for letting ride that rocket. I was very impressed with how much power and how good it felt. Looking forward to riding it again. It was a pleasure meeting you. Excited to see the next video.
Hey.. Thanks Buddy for stopping by to check out the video !! I had a great time riding with you and Paisteboy. Thanks again for leading me around Old Forge. Can't wait till the next time. I'll get you back on the T-cat 👍🏼 Take Care
Great video Greg! We had a blast! Next time I'll let Dennis try my Renegade. Now we just have to wait until the weather turn around and gets cold again. This is going to be a crazy winter!
Thanks buddy 👍🏼 Yes, you need to get Dennis on the 850 with those sweet smart shocks. Well.. All I can say is, if the weather won't cooperate around here we may have to load up and head where the snow is. 😁
Looked like a great ride. Winter is just really starting. This is just the roller coaster ride that we've had every winter for the last few years. Winter will be back. 👍🏻
Hey Brad, I find myself thinking how great the trails were and if the cold and snow stayed this early in the season how much better the trails could have been already.. Winter will be back for sure. Let’s get our snow dance ready. ❄❄
Have not been to Old Forge in many years! Been spoiled by Maine and Quebec trails! The Gaspe penninsula is awesome! You ever been there? I see you don't have your Hand Guards on? Looking forward to riding the New Sidewinder! We have a trip planned for the week of February 5th at the Overlook Motel in maine if your interested? Happy New Year, God Bless!
Hey Robert, I’ve ridden in Upper Maine (Last season) and Quebec many times. I’ve never been but I have watched videos for Gaspe and it looks beautiful up there. Good eye! 👀 I just removed the hand guards before this ride because I installed an Arctic Cat handlebar bag. The bag wouldn’t fit over the hand guard brackets so I took them off. Going forward, I am putting the hand guards back on because the handle bar doesn’t let me see the gauges and I don’t like that. Thanks for the invite but Sadly I already have reservation at that time up north to ride. We’re definitely looking to head back to Maine or New Brunswick at some point this season. Happy New Year and God Bless. Stay Safe.. 🤙🏼
Supper jelly boys. Nothing but green grass here in the lower New York. I can’t even stand it. Want to ride so bad. Just not happening in the southern tier. It was 61 here today 🙄Nice video!! Thanks.
@@SometimeIsNow yes that is correct. We have some private trails and land to ride on also. Helps to get us by until trails are open. Nothing so far. Will be up you’re way in Feb. maybe sooner if some of the guys I ride with want to go up earlier.
Nice video, Greg! Glad you get a chance to get out and ride. I manage to put a few miles on mine lately, but work seems to get in the way. Also, the trails need to be cleaned because of fallen trees and branches from the heavy, wet snow. I never knew how short Paisteboy was until he got on your Thundercat. Take care and think snow!
Hey Jeff, It felt great to finally get out to ride and try all the upgrades on the Cat. My ultimate goal with the shocks was to get it to ride like the 900T with R-motion and I definitely believe we’re there. 👍🏼 THINK SNOW ❄❄
Nice video. How do like the 225 tune? I know my sled responds much better with the Hurricane tunes. I haven't ridden Old Forge in years. I need to get back up there, use to ride up there all the time.
Hey Edward, Thanks for stopping to check out the video. 👍🏼 I’m loving the 225 tune. I also have the Closed Loop system installed Hurricane offers that monitors AFR for better fuel economy. As soon as snow and cold returns I have to test and tune the Dalton adjustable clutch weights in the primary and then i can bump it up to 240 & 270hp. I have the gauge cluster 3 tune. I just need to figure out the weights to keep the rpms down. When I jump up to the higher hp tunes I’ll take off the stock Cat belt as I have the Ultimax X829 belt to install. I’ve read that belt handles the hp better and knocks the rpms down 100-200 rpms. This was my first time riding in Old Forge since I was very young and appreciated Paiste and Duke leading me around that area. THINK SNOW ❄🥶
@@SometimeIsNow I am running the 225 to 270 tunes. I run 225 and 240 most of the time, when I run 270, I have to run more weight. I have been using the XS 825 belt as I am running a Sidewinder. I have been using the stingray magnetics weights, but I have some Dalton weights that I am waiting to try when we get some more snow. I find I have to run a fairly high spring pressure on the secondary. I believe the cats use a team secondary so that is a different set up then the Yamaha, but I believe you will need to tighten up your secondary too. I needed to add weight even on the 225 tunes. The XS belt does help to bring the rpms downs as it seems to grip better. Thanks for the videos if I can't be riding, I enjoy you r vids .
@@edwardspross9760 Thanks for the response and for watching. This is my first Cat and I’m always gathering info as I go. I know the cat clutches are different than the Yamaha ones for the Sidewinder, especially now that for ‘22 ans Cat introduced the ADAPT primary and Team secondary. I bought the Dalton QA3 clutch arms with adjustable tip weight made specifically for the ADAPT clutch. I have read that when you start adding weight you raise your engagement RPM’s and I can control that with adjusting tip weight in the arms. I really don’t want to start changing springs if I dont have to. Hurricane doesn’t list I have to change springs, just arm weight. 🤷🏼♂ So you’re running the same weights for the 225 & 240 tunes? Thanks again for watching. HAPPY NEW YEAR !! ❄❄
@@SometimeIsNow I am running the same weights for the 225 and 240 tunes. I try to keep the rpms in the 8800 to 8900 range. I find that when you add weight your engagement rpm drops. I am running a stock primary spring as I like the stock engagement and a stiffer aftermarket [ DALTON] secondary spring and stock helix. I have some different weights to try if we get some snow. I usually spend more time on my clutch set ups, but the last couple of years when we get snow, I rather be riding than tunning. I have it running pretty decent on the 225 and 240 tune Next year I will probably go with the closed loop system. Adding tip weight should drop your rpm down. Dave from Hurricane is usually pretty close on his clutch set ups. HAPPY NEW YEAR
@@edwardspross9760 Thanks again for the reply 👍🏼 It’s always good to talk with others with Sidewinders and T-cats to see what they’re running. Happy New Year to you as well. Take Care
Awesome video! I am itching to get back out there! Unfortunately due to weather and clubs closing trails, we had to cancel our trip up to Tug Hill this weekend. Real bummer. Hopefully we get some more cold temps and Snow! Thanks for the video and looking forward to the next one!
Thanks Adam, That sucks you had to cancel your trip. Yeah… The last day of this ride as It was coming to the end I got thinking, This is going to be it for awhile with all the warm weather and rain headed our way for the next 5 days. Hopefully we get back on track quickly and we’re able to get back at it. There’s got to be some kind of a snow dance we can do, Right?? 🤣😂
Thanks alot Paulie. 👍🏼 I'm very happy with it right now. I'm loving this sled. I can't wait to get the new ADAPT clutch weights figured out by Hurricane Performance so I can bump the hp up to the 240 & 270 settings and try that. 😁
@@pauliebeans4772 Hahahaha.. Now you're seeing it. 😁The T-cat is plenty fast but I need to feel what 270hp feels on a trail sled with that arm straightening torque. Plus I think it makes great content for the channel. My plan is to edit a video on showing the process from start to finish on how easy it is to flash these T-Cats and Sidewinders for extra HP. I can't imagine having RUclips and GoPro's back in my Sport bike days..I would have had to blur the speedo out for sure. All I know is 180 mph on two wheels is quite a rush.
Hey Speeder.. The difference is night and day buddy. There’s no comparison between the Elka’s and Fox QS3’s. I can say the Cat now rides like my ‘20 900T with the Dual rate springs and R-motion did. The Elka investment was well worth it. 👍🏼
I hear ya bud, 😩 The last day up in Old Forge I was thinking, this is going to be it for a few weeks with all this warm weather headed our way. Dammm Mother Nature.. The trails were epic and would have been that much better if it started out with these trails and we just kept getting more snow and cold. Take care. Think Cold and Snow 🥶❄
Hey Pierce, Thanks for stopping by to check out the video. It's appreciated. I honestly don't have a racing background. I've just been riding snowmobiles since I was 11 yrs old and my obsession with making my sleds ride and handle the best they can. This being my first Arctic Cat I've owned I took it on as a project to make it ride like a Skidoo with R-motion with better handling. I felt the Procross skid isn't inferior, it's just hindered by the shocks Cat puts on these sleds when stock. It now rides and handles like it should from the factory. 😁 Take Care and THINK SNOW ❄❄
Wow, and “Sometime is now” couldn’t be more fitting. Great conditions last week and a warm up now … hopefully won’t last to long. I’m in NE Ohio and have a 2 up sled. I would love to find a place to go with my wife and 13 year old daughter where we can rent a sled and be good for inexperienced riders, my wife and daughter have only been on the back. They bought me a Ski Doo Grand Touring 900 Ace Turbo 2 years ago for Christmas. We don’t get enough snow to ride locally so I always trailer..Do you have any suggestions on where to go for a Family trip & also where to rent?
Hey jpaul, Yeah… I can’t imagine there being much riding in NE Ohio area. Snowmobile rental places, I only know of two up north in Old Forge. RPM snowmobile rentals - www.rpmsnowmobilerentals.com ADK Snowmobile outfitters - snowmobileoutfitters.com I could recommend Old Forge area but only if most of NYS has snow. Meaning, NY needs snow everywhere for the traffic to be less. When NY gets snow everywhere most people will ride near where they live and not travel to Old Forge to ride. That will create far less traffic for you and your family to enjoy the trails they have to offer. There’s a nicer hotel right in town across from Enchanted Forest. Waters Edge Inn www.watersedgeinn.com I could recommend Winona State Forest in Lacona NY for a day of riding for you and your family but there’s no place around that I know of that rents sleds near by.
@@SometimeIsNow Thanks for the info., it very helpful & I appreciate it. This warm-up has trashed the trails in Ontario as well… Most Train in Ontario are closed except the very North near Cochrane, ON. The forecast doesn’t look good either.
@@jpaul4595 I agree, the forecast doesn’t look good thats for sure.. The trails got a major reset the last few days with higher than normal temps and rain. I doubt we’ll be riding till mid/late January at the earliest. 😟
@@SometimeIsNow yeah, that’s what I was thinking, late January before going out. Is that normal? Seems like the season only lasts for 1 month. By early March it seems like spotty conditions. I’m new to this so trying to figure out the season beginning & ending.
@@jpaul4595 Typically good riding starts mid January through early to mid March if we're lucky. I've ridden till the end of March and I've seen where we haven't gotten a flake of snow in March and the season ended abruptly. Last season I had to travel to northern Maine to ride the Cat in Mid March because the season ended early.
Hey Shnill, Thanks for stopping back.. 👍🏼 Here's the Garmin GPS: www.countrycat.com/arctic-cat-3441-557-garmin-tread-base-gps-kit Here's the Arctic Cat Mount: www.countrycat.com/arctic-cat-8639-436-trail-gps-install-kit-2014-2023-zr-xf-m-pta-bc Take Care
What a great two days of riding. Thank you for letting ride that rocket. I was very impressed with how much power and how good it felt. Looking forward to riding it again. It was a pleasure meeting you. Excited to see the next video.
Hey.. Thanks Buddy for stopping by to check out the video !! I had a great time riding with you and Paisteboy. Thanks again for leading me around Old Forge. Can't wait till the next time. I'll get you back on the T-cat 👍🏼 Take Care
Great Video!
Thanks Chris, Have a Happy New Year. Stay Safe 👍🏼
@@SometimeIsNow you too!
Another great ride video bud! Love my TCAT can’t wait to ride yours with the Elkas! Not long now until we get to ride together! 👍🏼❄️
Thanks buddy !! I’m glad you are enjoying your new T-cat. Won’t be long. 👍🏼 We Need Snow ❄❄
Nice video sled sounds smooth
Yes Sir.. The Ole T-cat just purrrs along buddy.. She’s a smooth beast. I love it !! 👍🏼
Trail are in amazing shape for this time of year too bad the meltdown is here. Great video
Hey Mark, Yes sir.. The trails "were" in great shape but not so much now. It's 55 degrees right now and 40's & 50's the next 7 days. 😞 Thanks buddy 👍🏼
Great video Greg! We had a blast! Next time I'll let Dennis try my Renegade. Now we just have to wait until the weather turn around and gets cold again. This is going to be a crazy winter!
Thanks buddy 👍🏼 Yes, you need to get Dennis on the 850 with those sweet smart shocks. Well.. All I can say is, if the weather won't cooperate around here we may have to load up and head where the snow is. 😁
@@SometimeIsNow
Yes. You have a point. Hopefully your schedule is clear. Let's see what happens in the next week with the weather.
@@Paisteboy Sounds like a plan 👍🏼
Looked like a great ride. Winter is just really starting. This is just the roller coaster ride that we've had every winter for the last few years. Winter will be back. 👍🏻
Hey Brad, I find myself thinking how great the trails were and if the cold and snow stayed this early in the season how much better the trails could have been already.. Winter will be back for sure. Let’s get our snow dance ready. ❄❄
Have not been to Old Forge in many years! Been spoiled by Maine and Quebec trails! The Gaspe penninsula is awesome! You ever been there? I see you don't have your Hand Guards on? Looking forward to riding the New Sidewinder! We have a trip planned for the week of February 5th at the Overlook Motel in maine if your interested? Happy New Year, God Bless!
Hey Robert,
I’ve ridden in Upper Maine (Last season) and Quebec many times. I’ve never been but I have watched videos for Gaspe and it looks beautiful up there.
Good eye! 👀 I just removed the hand guards before this ride because I installed an Arctic Cat handlebar bag. The bag wouldn’t fit over the hand guard brackets so I took them off. Going forward, I am putting the hand guards back on because the handle bar doesn’t let me see the gauges and I don’t like that. Thanks for the invite but Sadly I already have reservation at that time up north to ride. We’re definitely looking to head back to Maine or New Brunswick at some point this season. Happy New Year and God Bless. Stay Safe.. 🤙🏼
Supper jelly boys. Nothing but green grass here in the lower New York. I can’t even stand it. Want to ride so bad. Just not happening in the southern tier. It was 61 here today 🙄Nice video!! Thanks.
Hey Summit, Thanks for stopping to check out the video. Sadly it was 60 here today also. Your trails down there don't open till Jan 2nd correct? 😕
@@SometimeIsNow yes that is correct. We have some private trails and land to ride on also. Helps to get us by until trails are open. Nothing so far. Will be up you’re way in Feb. maybe sooner if some of the guys I ride with want to go up earlier.
@@Summitoutdoorproductions Oh Nice..👍🏼 This weather sucks, so hopefully it gets back to winter soon.
Nice video, Greg! Glad you get a chance to get out and ride. I manage to put a few miles on mine lately, but work seems to get in the way. Also, the trails need to be cleaned because of fallen trees and branches from the heavy, wet snow.
I never knew how short Paisteboy was until he got on your Thundercat. Take care and think snow!
Hey Jeff,
It felt great to finally get out to ride and try all the upgrades on the Cat. My ultimate goal with the shocks was to get it to ride like the 900T with R-motion and I definitely believe we’re there. 👍🏼 THINK SNOW ❄❄
Nice video. How do like the 225 tune? I know my sled responds much better with the Hurricane tunes. I haven't ridden Old Forge in years. I need to get back up there, use to ride up there all the time.
Hey Edward,
Thanks for stopping to check out the video. 👍🏼 I’m loving the 225 tune. I also have the Closed Loop system installed Hurricane offers that monitors AFR for better fuel economy. As soon as snow and cold returns I have to test and tune the Dalton adjustable clutch weights in the primary and then i can bump it up to 240 & 270hp. I have the gauge cluster 3 tune. I just need to figure out the weights to keep the rpms down. When I jump up to the higher hp tunes I’ll take off the stock Cat belt as I have the Ultimax X829 belt to install. I’ve read that belt handles the hp better and knocks the rpms down 100-200 rpms. This was my first time riding in Old Forge since I was very young and appreciated Paiste and Duke leading me around that area. THINK SNOW ❄🥶
@@SometimeIsNow I am running the 225 to 270 tunes. I run 225 and 240 most of the time, when I run 270, I have to run more weight. I have been using the XS 825 belt as I am running a Sidewinder. I have been using the stingray magnetics weights, but I have some Dalton weights that I am waiting to try when we get some more snow. I find I have to run a fairly high spring pressure on the secondary. I believe the cats use a team secondary so that is a different set up then the Yamaha, but I believe you will need to tighten up your secondary too. I needed to add weight even on the 225 tunes. The XS belt does help to bring the rpms downs as it seems to grip better. Thanks for the videos if I can't be riding, I enjoy you r vids .
@@edwardspross9760 Thanks for the response and for watching. This is my first Cat and I’m always gathering info as I go. I know the cat clutches are different than the Yamaha ones for the Sidewinder, especially now that for ‘22 ans Cat introduced the ADAPT primary and Team secondary. I bought the Dalton QA3 clutch arms with adjustable tip weight made specifically for the ADAPT clutch. I have read that when you start adding weight you raise your engagement RPM’s and I can control that with adjusting tip weight in the arms. I really don’t want to start changing springs if I dont have to. Hurricane doesn’t list I have to change springs, just arm weight. 🤷🏼♂ So you’re running the same weights for the 225 & 240 tunes? Thanks again for watching. HAPPY NEW YEAR !! ❄❄
@@SometimeIsNow I am running the same weights for the 225 and 240 tunes. I try to keep the rpms in the 8800 to 8900 range. I find that when you add weight your engagement rpm drops. I am running a stock primary spring as I like the stock engagement and a stiffer aftermarket [ DALTON] secondary spring and stock helix. I have some different weights to try if we get some snow. I usually spend more time on my clutch set ups, but the last couple of years when we get snow, I rather be riding than tunning. I have it running pretty decent on the 225 and 240 tune Next year I will probably go with the closed loop system. Adding tip weight should drop your rpm down. Dave from Hurricane is usually pretty close on his clutch set ups. HAPPY NEW YEAR
@@edwardspross9760 Thanks again for the reply 👍🏼 It’s always good to talk with others with Sidewinders and T-cats to see what they’re running.
Happy New Year to you as well. Take Care
Awesome video! I am itching to get back out there! Unfortunately due to weather and clubs closing trails, we had to cancel our trip up to Tug Hill this weekend. Real bummer. Hopefully we get some more cold temps and Snow! Thanks for the video and looking forward to the next one!
Thanks Adam, That sucks you had to cancel your trip. Yeah… The last day of this ride as It was coming to the end I got thinking, This is going to be it for awhile with all the warm weather and rain headed our way for the next 5 days. Hopefully we get back on track quickly and we’re able to get back at it. There’s got to be some kind of a snow dance we can do, Right?? 🤣😂
Sled looks like it set up perfect Greg.
Thanks alot Paulie. 👍🏼 I'm very happy with it right now. I'm loving this sled. I can't wait to get the new ADAPT clutch weights figured out by Hurricane Performance so I can bump the hp up to the 240 & 270 settings and try that. 😁
@@SometimeIsNow Its not fast enough for you .Must be a adrenaline junkie .Looks so smooth on the trail.
@@pauliebeans4772 Hahahaha.. Now you're seeing it. 😁The T-cat is plenty fast but I need to feel what 270hp feels on a trail sled with that arm straightening torque. Plus I think it makes great content for the channel. My plan is to edit a video on showing the process from start to finish on how easy it is to flash these T-Cats and Sidewinders for extra HP.
I can't imagine having RUclips and GoPro's back in my Sport bike days..I would have had to blur the speedo out for sure. All I know is 180 mph on two wheels is quite a rush.
@@SometimeIsNow I agree I`m a adrenaline junkie to everything I ride always want more.
Did you see a significant difference from the old shocks it looks like it rides smoother from last years rides.
Hey Speeder.. The difference is night and day buddy. There’s no comparison between the Elka’s and Fox QS3’s. I can say the Cat now rides like my ‘20 900T with the Dual rate springs and R-motion did. The Elka investment was well worth it. 👍🏼
@@SometimeIsNow Thanks I`m going to ride mine this season stock and try them out but next year I was thinking of the dual rate spring kit as well
I wish it would of stayed cold. We had good trails here in Pennsylvania. I got out once so far.
I hear ya bud, 😩 The last day up in Old Forge I was thinking, this is going to be it for a few weeks with all this warm weather headed our way. Dammm Mother Nature.. The trails were epic and would have been that much better if it started out with these trails and we just kept getting more snow and cold. Take care. Think Cold and Snow 🥶❄
Awesome video that cat looked like it handled great
Thanks Bronson, I’m very happy with how the Cat rides and handles now. IMO, the Elka’s were well worth the investment.
Nice setup on that Cat. Looks like you might have a racing background?
Hey Pierce,
Thanks for stopping by to check out the video. It's appreciated. I honestly don't have a racing background. I've just been riding snowmobiles since I was 11 yrs old and my obsession with making my sleds ride and handle the best they can. This being my first Arctic Cat I've owned I took it on as a project to make it ride like a Skidoo with R-motion with better handling. I felt the Procross skid isn't inferior, it's just hindered by the shocks Cat puts on these sleds when stock. It now rides and handles like it should from the factory. 😁 Take Care and THINK SNOW ❄❄
@@SometimeIsNow Thanks. Your attention to detail looks like race. Enjoy that sled!
@@piercelaw5459 Thank you.. 👍🏼
Wow, and “Sometime is now” couldn’t be more fitting. Great conditions last week and a warm up now … hopefully won’t last to long.
I’m in NE Ohio and have a 2 up sled. I would love to find a place to go with my wife and 13 year old daughter where we can rent a sled and be good for inexperienced riders, my wife and daughter have only been on the back. They bought me a Ski Doo Grand Touring 900 Ace Turbo 2 years ago for Christmas. We don’t get enough snow to ride locally so I always trailer..Do you have any suggestions on where to go for a Family trip & also where to rent?
Hey jpaul,
Yeah… I can’t imagine there being much riding in NE Ohio area. Snowmobile rental places, I only know of two up north in Old Forge.
RPM snowmobile rentals - www.rpmsnowmobilerentals.com
ADK Snowmobile outfitters - snowmobileoutfitters.com
I could recommend Old Forge area but only if most of NYS has snow. Meaning, NY needs snow everywhere for the traffic to be less. When NY gets snow everywhere most people will ride near where they live and not travel to Old Forge to ride. That will create far less traffic for you and your family to enjoy the trails they have to offer. There’s a nicer hotel right in town across from Enchanted Forest. Waters Edge Inn www.watersedgeinn.com
I could recommend Winona State Forest in Lacona NY for a day of riding for you and your family but there’s no place around that I know of that rents sleds near by.
@@SometimeIsNow Thanks for the info., it very helpful & I appreciate it. This warm-up has trashed the trails in Ontario as well… Most Train in Ontario are closed except the very North near Cochrane, ON. The forecast doesn’t look good either.
@@jpaul4595 I agree, the forecast doesn’t look good thats for sure.. The trails got a major reset the last few days with higher than normal temps and rain. I doubt we’ll be riding till mid/late January at the earliest. 😟
@@SometimeIsNow yeah, that’s what I was thinking, late January before going out. Is that normal? Seems like the season only lasts for 1 month. By early March it seems like spotty conditions. I’m new to this so trying to figure out the season beginning & ending.
@@jpaul4595 Typically good riding starts mid January through early to mid March if we're lucky. I've ridden till the end of March and I've seen where we haven't gotten a flake of snow in March and the season ended abruptly. Last season I had to travel to northern Maine to ride the Cat in Mid March because the season ended early.
Can you link the garmin setup please (product links)
Hey Shnill, Thanks for stopping back.. 👍🏼
Here's the Garmin GPS: www.countrycat.com/arctic-cat-3441-557-garmin-tread-base-gps-kit
Here's the Arctic Cat Mount: www.countrycat.com/arctic-cat-8639-436-trail-gps-install-kit-2014-2023-zr-xf-m-pta-bc
Take Care