I have the 2013 F1100 RR and I love it. Some upgrades on mine are an extended track (137"), Big wheel kit, Turbo cold air intake, clutch upgrade, Can, Tuned ECM (240HP). It's a beast!
The extra traction from the studs will cause it to push a little in the corners. Check the condition of your carbides, they may need to be freshened up or if they are only a 4" you may want to try a 6" carbide. Or, you may need to just add a bit more ski pressure (carbides dig in better) by tightening your limiter straps a touch. How does the gas mileage compare to the old dragon?
I think they are are about 6" but I'll have to check. It seems like they push even without being on the throttle, could that still be the limiter straps? Or something else? I put on about 100 miles of easy riding yesterday and got just about 15mpg. I get more like 13.5 when riding hard so not to great really. The dragon got like 8 or 9 I think haha.
Glad you got something you like. Those 4-stroke engines though can be a bare to work on. Just trying to get to things. Spark plugs , etc... Can't wait for your snowmobile videos next season.
I'd definitely like to try one out sometime, I'll bet they are an absolute blast. Not sure I could ever look at my naturally aspirated one the same way again though haha.
@@SwankyCatProductions I cant even look at 2 strokes the same. Best way I can describe it, it's like a 600cc rocket on snow. The scary thing is mine is stock. There are guys that put a tune on and they're going 130mph and pumping out 220 hp
Might wanna start with rear suspension first. Gotta make ass end drop some.when you get on the throttle and them less weight is on front end. As long as no.other parts are bad then bad suspension setup is gonna be your problem I think buddy
That very well could be and sounds about right. Originally I had the limiter straps all the way out and the rear all the way up...then I dropped the rear a click and tightened the limiter straps which I suppose was rather counter productive...
@@SwankyCatProductions I have ridden a sled with this problem and it's a workout to keep it going straight. Whatever part in rear suspension that controls weight transfer is what you wanna adjust and I belive that would be the strap
Nice sled. I myself have a 2013 1100 xf Turbo 141 track. One thing u may wanna look in too is the (STEALTH BIG WHEEL PROCROSS ARCTIC CAT 800 PROCLIMB XF F1100T F1100 XF800 M1100) for the rear axle. the stock ones are not the best i recently broke mine and im replacing it with that. Other then that i have had no Problems with my sled. mines not stock have ecu tuner and exhust 240hp atm
240HP!?!? That's crazy! Haha. Sounds like a lot of fun, I wish mine was a longer track like that and I'll bet the turbo really makes good use of all that traction. I've been considered some up grades, I'll look into the rear end stuff, not sure I'll do any performance mods...kinda like souping up a Prius if it doesn't have a turbo lol.
@@SwankyCatProductions lol yeah its a fun sled hard to keep the skis down working on it this summer wanna try to be at 300hp by next winter.... just upgrade urs with a turbo haha
It did look like your ski's were sliding a bit around corners. Probably needs new carbides. I use Stud Boy Shaper Bars. They seem to have just the right amount of grab without trying to flip you over.
+1 on the Shaper bars. I run a 6" carbide insert Shaper in combination with a 1" Camo Hacksaw track (unstudded), and I think the front/rear balance is generally excellent. They're also wearing quite well, I'm very pleased for the price.
Thank you! I've got a video somewhat dedicated to that topic coming out Wednesday night but the next few Saturday videos I talk quite a bit about that as well.
To be honest the only thing I've really noticed is the sound. It seems odd but I don't think the power it self feels all that different, its just the sound that makes you think it is. This Wednesday I'll put out a video where I drag race against my old sled and talk a bit about how they compare.
Hey Neff bring home.e a bare cat 700 tomorrow my dinosaur just gave up her starter plate ya rib agents the clutch on the way home. Hope we got 2 weekends left have fun like I say to every one
Thank you! I like them too but I hope it doesn't! Haha. I'm sure I'll need to do a few things here and there though. Oil change and suspension lube at the very least. Plus there are a few aftermarket things I'd like to do with it.
I've not done that yet but I think they are at the more spacious setting right now. It seems like it pushes regardless of whether I'm on the gas or not though, could that still be the coupler blocks or do they only effect handling when you're on the gas?
You would want the thickest or largest side of the block to face the contact point which is at the rear of the skid. That’ll put more wait on the front. Also the closer to the bars you sit while riding will help. I would try adjusting the limiter straps last as it is more involved to do. Trail conditions can also affect handling on any sled. Loose snow will tend to push and set up trails will bite. Good carbides make a difference. I hear woodys doolys are great for 4-strokes. They ad a lot of keel to the ski. But that costs money so I’d also wait to do this until the existing ones are worn out.
If your Dragon was hard to steer something definitely isn’t right. Mine steers incredibly easy. Like steer with one hand easy. I ride with a few newer Cats too and the steering effort shouldn’t be noticeably better. Especially on a 4 stroke. The 8000’s do steer really easy. The 9000’s not so much. The ride though, that will be a noticeable improvement. I love my Dragon on twisty trails though. And no newer sled I’ve been on is nearly as warm as an iq not even close. Windshield will help some but still colder than your Dragon for sure.
Yeah I'm finally realizing that my Dragon had WAY to much ski pressure. That's why it darted and was so hard to turn. Should have increased the front track spring preload and softened the rear. Ski shocks should have bee. Turned down a little too. Yeah its been warm enough that I haven't been cold but I'm sure below 0 I'll miss my Dragon lol.
Supposedly the valves were done at 5700 miles so I should be good for a while. Going to do oil and plugs at the end of the season. Hoping it'll last me a good long time, been a lot of fun so far!
Man thats a nice looking sled. Your gonna have tons of fun riding it. Glad to hear its a smooth riding machine and you can put on lots of miles on it with out going home all tired and beat up. What length track is it and how tall are the lugs or paddles? Great video
Thanks Steve, me too! I put over 100 miles on Friday afternoon! Track is a 128" with 1" lugs. It does surprisingly well in deep snow though... video on that in a free weeks!
love the 1100 should b able to put a million miles on it ! only 1 four stroke in cats lineup this year, been looking for a 1100 myself< rode a 2015 xf 7000 yesterday and it confirmed my suspicion to heavy, whats top speed? the 1100 is so quiete what a great trail sled and great purchase! hopeing to get to cabin in the next couple weeks so I can enjoy that beautiful northwoods!
Thanks! Yeah I'm definitely enjoying it so far. It is noticeably heavier than my Dragon when you try lifting it but even after getting it stuck a couple times I've yet to run into a situation a little snow clearing and throttle punching couldn't get me out of. Nice! Its been awesome here!
I've heard of issues like that with four strokes. I think the F1100 is supposed to be better about that but I'll keep a close eye on it either way, thanks!
Well yeah, I didn't buy it to win races. It's a good solid reliable machine that I don't have to worry about blowing up after a few thousand miles. I'll leave the speed to you.
Aww man that sucks! We should be set here for at least another week or two and don't worry, I've already got a backlog of videos on the new sled already!
Those Woody's flat top ace carbides are a square host bar which hooks up wayyy better. My lxr has a round bar and it pushes quite a bit, but my RR has the square bar, almost no push.
@@SwankyCatProductions I mean if you could sell you're red Dragon and buy a Quad for summer time or come spring. I think it's gonna help you're views😂 because alot of people like quading reviews and mudding or trail riding videos. It's a cool idea
