Makin a mudder 650 H1

[DaButcher]

Not much activity in the Kitty forum, so thought I would post the transformation of my son's 08 650 H1 from stock to a full blown mud machine.
This is a work in progress. It has 2 miles on it as I began the work today.


Nice N shiney
http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/10538/2744625520100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

The strip down begins, looking for stuff to throw away or change. High on the list is to put that mud catchin radiator on the rack where it belongs
http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/40583/2026416710100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Stock intake snorkels are much improved over previous models, but not good enough in the muddin bussiness
http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/42773/2463147930100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Much better, now I can see what needs to be done, dielectric grease all connections, get a mental list of stuff needed to snorkel everything
http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/32482/2567540630100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Hmm, gotta make room for a set of these
http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/8326/2840697470100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

To be continued......................

[Riblet]

Looks like fun. Keep us posted. What about a lift? Will it clear those 31's w/o one?

[mm800]

Do you know about the axle spacers that guy on HL makes if you do lift it? Might want to check them out.

[DaButcher]

It's comin up for sure, bout 6inches

[Mud Duck]

You know what I'm about to say DaButcher. CRUSHLOK, CRUSHLOK, CRUSHLOK.

Send me a pm and I may be able to help you out.
How old is the son?

[DaButcher]

You know what I'm about to say DaButcher. CRUSHLOK, CRUSHLOK, CRUSHLOK.

Send me a pm and I may be able to help you out.
How old is the son?

Don't think crushloks would be very good on the trail.

[DaButcher]

Lift has arrived, just getting started with the install
http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/43485/2932931460100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

[850PoPo]

Awesome start to look like a Grandaddy longleg spyder!!

[hampster_rancher]

Its gonna be cool, can't wait for more pics!!

[jasonch]

that is gonna be awesome, want more pics!

[DaButcher]

Looks like it's gunna dwarf my little 800
http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/42267/2525964520100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

[hampster_rancher]

Holy crap!! Is that still on the stand or do you really have 2 feet under that???

[badmaners]

Looks cool. What's the over all width of that beast?

[DaButcher]

Holy crap!! Is that still on the stand or do you really have 2 feet under that???

Off the stand.

My 800 has 21" in the front, appears this kitty is gunna have about 23"

[hampster_rancher]

Looks cool. What's the over all width of that beast?

Good question.

[650Brute]

Rock ON!!!!

[Mud Duck]

Don't think crushloks would be very good on the trail.


You may be surprised. It all depends on how much racing he'll be doing. I personaly don't trail ride my race bike much at all, but I would not hesitate to becuse of the wheels. There are several people that do it all the time.

Look for a write up soon, on this very subject in Mudders Mag.

[Mud Duck]

By the way. It looks like its gonna be a nice ride!!!

[DaButcher]

You may be surprised. It all depends on how much racing he'll be doing. I personaly don't trail ride my race bike much at all, but I would not hesitate to becuse of the wheels. There are several people that do it all the time.

Look for a write up soon, on this very subject in Mudders Mag.

I guess never being around the crushloks makes me hesitate, and this is not a race bike. Will watch for the Mudders Mag article, I do subscribe.

[DaButcher]

By the way. It looks like its gonna be a nice ride!!!

Ya, but it's still a Arctic Cat LOL. :argue:

Kind of a ongoing joke between my son and myself bout Polaris and Kittys.

[850PoPo]

Whats a lift like that cost just wondering ? For instance not at discounted price that I'm sure you guys get

[850PoPo]

Im sure you guys get a discount

[DaButcher]

Whats a lift like that cost just wondering ? For instance not at discounted price that I'm sure you guys get

I wish we got a discount!

[DaButcher]

Stock rear
http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/22075/2857913510100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Gorilla rear
http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/40967/2136243780100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Tale of the tape
http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/40653/2775789120100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Can't do a lift without a bucket shot
http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/43222/2420167430100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Da proud owner of this Kitty
http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/7425/2448994620100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Finish the brake lines, adjust the toe in, replace a ball joint I broke and suspension is done. Next will be snorkels.

[BIG_T]

man those front brakes are exposed. I always hated how AC mounted their brake calipers.

Nice lookin so far though, except for that obnoxious green and the arctic cat symbols. ;)

[hampster_rancher]

Looks sweet!! That things gonna be a beast!

[harmonsbrute]

nice lookin cat

[850PoPo]

That's insane WoW what a bike ! Question why would they put a disk brake only only the one side in rear ? Has two in the front,my friend just bought a 08 it's a 700 his has only one disk in the rear on the right side also

[torkmonster]

No doubt its gonna be a beast! Too bad it doesn't say ROTAX on the motor!! lol Just kidding.... I've seen a FEW cats I like.... They can look mean for sure...

[hampster_rancher]

That's insane WoW what a bike ! Question why would they put a disk brake only only the one side in rear ? Has two in the front,my friend just bought a 08 it's a 700 his has only one disk in the rear on the right side also

Polaris does that as well with their non-turf mode machines.

[850PoPo]

Just odd they put it a one wheel rather than on shaft seem's like it would be more stopping power close to pumpkin. Don't know I'm just thinkin out loud thought may learn something new on this subject

[froogle]

LOOKS GREAT! I even like the snot green. Way outta my price league for the mods. Just keepin' my pile runnin" is an eye opener! LOL

[DaButcher]

Looks cool. What's the over all width of that beast?

53"

[njrincon]

nice ride , now lets see some rack deep!!

[DaButcher]

nice ride , now lets see some rack deep!!

I wanna see the kitty wet toooo. :peace:

ETA for completion is a couple weeks, hard to make time to work on it with my work schedule.

[BirdDog4x4]

Holy crap, that is freakin awesome! Looks shweet!

[800Stealth]

Nice ride, As big as it is I'm surpised it's only 53" wide. Can't wait to see some action shots.

[850PoPo]

Any more progress yet? Like to see it in action!

["Bankrupt"]

Just curious to see how that bike will turn 31's. Since it's not going to be a race bike (which stays in water bogs 90% of the time) I'm sure he will be getting into some thick nasty mud.

My friend has a 650 V2 (650 Brute motor) and 28" Silverbacks are about all that bike can handle without burning the belt or bogging down.

[DaButcher]

Any more progress yet? Like to see it in action!

Some progress the last couple evenings, will get pics up soon.

Hopefully action pics in a couple weekends.

[DaButcher]

Just curious to see how that bike will turn 31's. Since it's not going to be a race bike (which stays in water bogs 90% of the time) I'm sure he will be getting into some thick nasty mud.

My friend has a 650 V2 (650 Brute motor) and 28" Silverbacks are about all that bike can handle without burning the belt or bogging down.


Traded a 04 V2 in on this one, and we fought it from day one smoking the belt with 29.5's

The H1 is supposed to have better gearing and a lot more low end torque, time will tell!!!! (tried to get him to buy a Brute)

[DaButcher]

belt exhaust snorkel
http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/30093/2826086010100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

test fit
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/16865/2294334300100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

testing location
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/44321/2313465880100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/22394/2312812520100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/26/2237825100100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/8876/2557666900100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

[850PoPo]

Looks so nice I'd almost hate to get it dirty. Nice setup on the snorkels my buddy just got the 700 gonna show this to him

[MudWild680]

Looks like its comin together nicely!!

Any other major mods planned for it?

[torkmonster]

Looks awesome man...

[hampster_rancher]

Looks wicked!!

[Riblet]

Lookin great!

[Rebel64]

Very nice! Keep up the good work Butcher.

[800Stealth]

Looking good, almost time to get her deep.

[Rubberdown]

That looks killer, very nice ride!, lets get it dirty already!!!

[OnlyPolaris]

looks like the rear tires are skinnier in the newest pics then the older ones. how come he gets bigger tires then you?

[DaButcher]

looks like the rear tires are skinnier in the newest pics then the older ones. how come he gets bigger tires then you?


Same tires 12 wide.

Guess he thinks the kitty needs taller tires than me to try and hang with the Polaris :fencing:

[DaButcher]

It lives
Just out of for first test ride around the place.

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[DaButcher]

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[MudWild680]

http://www.youtube.com/v/Mz9ziGUaDw0&hl=en&fs=1

[DaButcher]

Finishing touches on the radiator bracket
http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/42311/2561699400100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Almost.................98% done, a little detail work to go
http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/37899/2993969960100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

[MudWild680]

What a high sittin mofo!


Looks great!
get that sucker dirty!!

[DaButcher]

Last piece of the mudder is on (at least for now)
Should be gettin her muddy this weekend!
http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/41770/2944486100100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

[Mud Duck]

Looks great. You going to Kilgore? If so I'll look for ya. I'll be there this afternoon/evening

[DaButcher]

Looks great. You going to Kilgore? If so I'll look for ya. I'll be there this afternoon/evening

I can't make it, but look for this AC there

[Mud Duck]

Will do.

[Mud Duck]

Saw the bike this weekend. Looks even better in person!

[DaButcher]

Saw the bike this weekend. Looks even better in person!


Ya, he said you introduced yourself! Very nice of you.

[DaButcher]

First ride was a success, nothing broke

Ready to go
http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/43702/2955457880100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

Nice hole
http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/44570/2960425800100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

No problem for the Cat
http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/40991/2908727200100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

This was a fun project, even if it was a Arctic Cat :bolt::bolt:
http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/33976/2375585050100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

[kvf700_franklin]

nice, keep them cv-joints in check, those angles like to tear them open, and i would pull them apart at least once a year to clean and inspec them for wear and damage and regrease them with a good thick marine grease.

[650Brute]

Really Nice.

[MudWild680]

Man that is a sharp lookin beast!


brewed somethin up there!

[Jonathan]

Now thats a big ATV for sure! Nice work, must be nice to get it all ready from day one and not have to put parts on as you go.

[froogle]

That thing looks very cool!

[hampster_rancher]

Saweet!!!

[badmaners]

Ya it does look rugged. Nice job of it!!

[800Stealth]

Very nice, good to see it in the slop doing what it should.

[DaButcher]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

I am trying to come up with a name that will stick for this AC

so far:
Green Weenee 2 (his last AC was the same color and I always called it Green Weenee)
Swamp Monster
DaBooger

[Rebel64]

Awesome shots! Hopefully my buddy Techman sees these pics.

[hampster_rancher]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

I am trying to come up with a name that will stick for this AC

so far:
Green Weenee 2 (his last AC was the same color and I always called it Green Weenee)
Swamp Monster
DaBooger

DaBooger, I like that. LOL

[Mud Duck]

Da Booger for sure! LOL

[njrincon]

how about "snot rocket"

[850PoPo]

Shrek

[froogle]

green giant, hohoho.................i think thats how went? i've got a green double decker bike i call gang-green?

[DaButcher]

gang-green and Shrek are added to the maybe list LOL

[DaButcher]

Bored here
What some of the top pics so far might look like

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/36771/2446365760100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/36839/2546927930100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/36628/2318155200100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/11283/2973661890100152096S600x600Q85.jpg

[froogle]

flamed lettering, for both directions? i think i have that font....very good with the pics.

[mm800]

what about the hulk

[06POPO800]

WOW!! sorry guys,theres nothing better looking then a lifted CAT! I miss mine so much! very good job!

[Blisterd]

I'd say it looks like the MADhater u know the crazy cat in the Wizard of OZZZZ.It would make a good name for u or it.I must say that bike looks mean keep up the good work.

[bruteforce20]

Look good man... I'm in the middle of a build too...

[torkmonster]

from the pics, i thin tha booger looks the best on it....

[Bad Kitty]

Why would u go to HL for spacers when RDC mkes and sells them right here????


"WTF"

[Bad Kitty]

Bike looks real good. long legs work for me.


Why would u go to HL for spacers when RDC makes and sells them right here????


"WTF"

[DaButcher]

Why would u go to HL for spacers when RDC mkes and sells them right here????


"WTF"


What spacers? Nothing from HL on the Arctic Cat

[Bad Kitty]

Did U ask? I'm sure something could be done.