I have an 01 500i with 750 miles on it. took it out and the starter would not engage. Took it to the dealer (where I bought it, along with the 3-yr extended warranty)and they took it part.The inside of the engine housing was shattered where the idler gear and one-way crank gear are supported between the engine housing and the magneto cover. Estimate was for $3,200.00!!!!Dealer contacted A/C and after 3 discussions,they finally agreed to send the engine housing and cover (about $1,400.00 worth of parts) but, they would not send the gaskets, seals, bearings and rings required to complete the repair (engine must be completely dis-assembled and re-assembled)or pay for the labor (looking at an additional $1,600.00) I am waiting on the parts to be installed. Then I am calling the rep. myself. If they do not agree to cover the costs, I along with the bike and photos will be back at the Ducks Unlimited ralley in Memphis TN. (where I bought the P.O.S) this year to show all my fellow members what a real piece of "scrap" looks like and how A/C stands behind their product! I failed to mention that my local dealer has seen (2) others with the identical problem on the same year and size bike. How many around the country do you think there is? A/C has yet to put out a recall. With this being a Suzuki motor, you would think they would side with the customer and take the fight to Suzuki. The worst part is, I was ready to buy a Honda until I was convinced by the rep at the ralley to buy the A/C. All I can say at this point is beware. an Arctic Cat is just a "polecat" in discuise. Signed, "Screwed in Bossier City, LA."

My Cat's high gear slips out and GRINDS until the revs drop enuf for it to slip back in. Would prolly qualify as a funny sound if owned by a friend. But, it's my sounds, and never feels funny to me when it happens. (It never happens with my car; why my Cat?) That one thing is why I did not rate my Cat five stars. My cat is a tool; not a toy! Without a tool like it, I would be funned trying to handle my homestead!