Been riding a 06 m7 for about 4 years now. Before that was stretched out Zr/mountain cat builds. The m7 has been great and still keeps up with the newer mountain sleds but it’s twice the work. I just bought a 2020 alpha one mc and I can’t wait to try it. Snow can’t come soon enough!! Really enjoy all your videos and the reviews. Keep up the great work!!
True. On my own sled I would have blasted through these little twigs, but the owner took this sled to his wedding years ago, can you believe it. Still has the wedding message on the hood. Figure I shouldn’t be wrecking it.
I’m 13 weight 145 pound and ride a 09 m8 with a 153 track and I don’t care what people say about it’s so heavy it’s wide I can boondock and side hill just fine, I love it.
Bought a 2005 M6 brand new back in the day and absolutely loved that sled. Looking to get back into it and I’m looking for a low mile M8. Love those sleds!
Great video! Going to check out a machine very similar to this in a few days. I love my old '02 Yamaha, but its not too fond of the deep stuff. Thanks for giving me a good idea what to expect!
Good on you. The old Yamahas like the Mountain Max are heavy as hell and not set up at all for mountain riding, but I've found they've got surprisingly good balance on their side in the pow, so long as it's not too deep and not too steep.
Im riding the 2012 m8, drove 100 miles through a blizzard to get to the parts store yesterday... and they were closed! Few more days and ill get her tuned up.
I’ve got a 2009 arctic cat m8 sno pro le 153 track modded to hell and back, honestly one of the best riding sled in my opinion and I’ve been on Polaris’ axys chassis and ski doo’s g4 850 and I would still take my old girl over the new sleds
@@AkatarawaJapan haven't really got into making vids but I do have a go pro that I'm going to try to use more this winter. Maybe I'll practice with a walk around vid of the turbo m8
Well I spoke too soon. Sold it and bought a m8000 limited. What a difference in chassis. Motor get up is way snappier too. But my 2010 would’ve kept up just fine! Don’t sell unless if for a crazy amount!
@@AkatarawaJapan alright I don’t know what it is called in English but I think luge or spike on the track if you understand what I mean how big are those and have he changed anything else on it
This guy is such a champ. I mean he rides snowmobiles in the mountains of Japan. So jealous.
I have an 2009 M8 and absolutely love it. It still does everything i need it to do.
Absolutely it will! The rider makes the difference
The design is aging well, too. Almost funky alien but balanced and not weird.
I worked all night and by the end of my task this was up! No choice but to watch! New or ol d they are potent brush cutter
Pierre's Adventures Brush cutter-Ha. Look closely at 2:41 on the LOST vid from last winter.
Been riding a 06 m7 for about 4 years now. Before that was stretched out Zr/mountain cat builds. The m7 has been great and still keeps up with the newer mountain sleds but it’s twice the work. I just bought a 2020 alpha one mc and I can’t wait to try it. Snow can’t come soon enough!! Really enjoy all your videos and the reviews. Keep up the great work!!
The M7 was the wicked
You’ll have a great time on the A1. Glad you enjoy the vids. More bullshit coming soon...
It’s always amazes me how much force a small tree can withstand, and it doesn’t matter what year the machine is!
True. On my own sled I would have blasted through these little twigs, but the owner took this sled to his wedding years ago, can you believe it. Still has the wedding message on the hood. Figure I shouldn’t be wrecking it.
@@AkatarawaJapan wow a wedding sled is very interesting, of course always try to be gentle like with someone else’s...
I test rode this snowmobile 10 years ago, really liked it back then and I love this chassis on Arctic Cat.
I’m 13 weight 145 pound and ride a 09 m8 with a 153 track and I don’t care what people say about it’s so heavy it’s wide I can boondock and side hill just fine, I love it.
Good on ya. If you're riding, you're winning.
Great Vid Mate! Love the honest review. My first sled was a 2008 M8 153" with 5000km on it and ran strong. Miss the old Ditch Pickle.
Had a 2010 M8 LE last year and I couldn't believe how well it handled for an older style chassis
Korey Parent For sure. Hope I can get more time on this sled this winter.
Bought a 2005 M6 brand new back in the day and absolutely loved that sled. Looking to get back into it and I’m looking for a low mile M8. Love those sleds!
Good luck hunting. Another old Cat review coming soon. Not such a joy to ride.
AJ ,I'm currently riding this sled, 2.6, its still a champ
Mike McNeill Good! I want one in my shed.
@@AkatarawaJapan have a 05 firecat i 153 on it too,its been crazy awesome for years, no diamond drive to wreck hahaha
Great video! Going to check out a machine very similar to this in a few days. I love my old '02 Yamaha, but its not too fond of the deep stuff. Thanks for giving me a good idea what to expect!
Good on you. The old Yamahas like the Mountain Max are heavy as hell and not set up at all for mountain riding, but I've found they've got surprisingly good balance on their side in the pow, so long as it's not too deep and not too steep.
2009 m8 was going to sell her but can’t let go love it too much.. back up sled for life .. lol
The I don't want to get stuck again exhausted yell.........
I'm getting the bug too, currently still rocking 2011 ptek summit
DamnDiesel Perfect description-I’m stealing that.
Im riding the 2012 m8, drove 100 miles through a blizzard to get to the parts store yesterday... and they were closed! Few more days and ill get her tuned up.
GreatAlaska Cheers. The good news in that story is the blizzard.
I’ve got a 2009 arctic cat m8 sno pro le 153 track modded to hell and back, honestly one of the best riding sled in my opinion and I’ve been on Polaris’ axys chassis and ski doo’s g4 850 and I would still take my old girl over the new sleds
Alex Halliday Glad you made it back from hell. How was the snow down there?
Thanks for the vid! I'm riding a 2007 M8 with a boondocker turbo this year, should be fun. Hopefully it doesn't strand me too many times lol
Mendomotox If it keeps running that thing should be great. Make a vid?
@@AkatarawaJapan haven't really got into making vids but I do have a go pro that I'm going to try to use more this winter. Maybe I'll practice with a walk around vid of the turbo m8
Strong bullet proof old sleds. 10/11 ho 800
I ride a 2010 M8 HCR and I do not see a reason to get rid of it
Well I spoke too soon. Sold it and bought a m8000 limited. What a difference in chassis. Motor get up is way snappier too. But my 2010 would’ve kept up just fine! Don’t sell unless if for a crazy amount!
i like how he thinks this is old
I have a 2011 m8, I think they got a new engine 2011 aswell. Still rippin
Both have Suzuki engines but might have changed some internal engine stuff I don’t know tho
2010 and up got the high output motor. 160hp.
Michael Hintz yep! 2010 have ho They all put out about 160-165 stock. Wicked sleds!
@@Dwitter271 ye they are nuts, and still going strong. Meant to say the 11's have the new engine😅 not that they GOT new engine 2011
Turbur gotcha, what model 2011 do you have? Sno pro? Hcr?
Nice video just wondering how long it is and what track you have on
It's a 154 or thereabouts.
@@AkatarawaJapan alright I don’t know what it is called in English but I think luge or spike on the track if you understand what I mean how big are those and have he changed anything else on it
@@albinstaffan2237 I think they are called studs, and he does not have them on this machine. It is stock.
Tether? C'mon man.. other than that good vid👍
Mike Spooner Good point. Noticed that in the edit. Just forgot after digging halfway to China in the stuck at the top.
@@AkatarawaJapan ok completely understand that. Nice to know u wear it normally👍