[Mo Simpson]

Hello everyone! Well this happened to my cat and it didn't even happen that bad. Posting a mini report because I feel like I'm part of this community!

Fortunately, I have a good friend who welds with argon. Made everything beautiful. Copper bushing and machined new pins of larger diameter and longer length. Now they sit tight and plus made a reinforcing strut. I also bought and changed one way bearing. (bought on Aliexpress or Alibaba, I don’t know have this online platform in your country).
My mechanic said the old one way bearing was bad.

So, next I wanted to ask you for advice about tires. I want to install 28 or 30 tires on stock rims, whithout clutch modifications, because we don't have such a thing. The original 27" Bighorn wore out a lot, I ride 15% asphalt 15% dirt and 70% dry land. I choose between the BFG KM3 28" or Arisun aftershock xd 28" or Maxxis Liberty 30x10x14.
BFG T/A KM3 28x10R14 weight - 36.95 lbs
maxxis liberty 30x10x14 weight - 34.95 lbs
Arisun Raceline After Shock XD AR33 28x10R14 weight - 34.1 lbs

I really want to install BFG KM3 but they are heavier then all and I don't know how this will affect the performance and reliability of the cat. What can you say?

 

[izom]

hi- good repair ! ;-)

sooo- the oem 27 duro powergrip is 25 pounds ca.- with this tires you will have NO problem-

10 lbs more is bout 5kg- thats a lot for a tire-

you risk next repair - broken wheel studs !!! search for it in the forum !! OR you mount bigger wheelstuds- 12mm- in the back !!!

(1) Wheel stud upgrade | Wildcat Forum (wildcatforums.net)

you cannot order clutchkit online ??- arctic cat has different springs for the clutch too !! i ordered mine 2017 !!- look for the parts diagramm !!

good luck

 

[Mo Simpson]

Okay, thanks for the advice. Then first I will install the studs and nuts. Need only the rear axle?

Are there any other numbers of wheel studs?)

First of all, I want to install new tires, roll cage and harnesses on stock seats.
So, I think BFG KM3 would be a great choice.

 

[izom]

...better all 4 - but most times only rear broke...;-)

Search results for query: 12mm studs

www.wildcatforums.net

cant tell bout tires cause we dont have BG here in austria- i get duro, maxxis etc ;-)

 

[NDHotbodies]

The BFGs will work great for you with the style of riding you do.. to re clutch going to 30s will help, but youll be fine if not.. I had 3 1000s with 30" tires and only re clutched 2 of em.. the non clutched rig lost about 400 rpms at the top end..

 

[dispatchyone]

10 years ago my 1000’ Wildcat had issues with the factory studs breaking and being too short, I chose to upgrade to a 1/2” wheel studs on all 4 wheels because they are much stronger, longer and very common and easy to find, I also installed the splined lug nuts my choices worked extremely well and was never left broke down with wheel stud failure ever again.

 

[izom]

..whats better on a splined lugnut ?- splined means that grooves on side?

 

[Elvis]

Hello everyone! Well this happened to my cat and it didn't even happen that bad. Posting a mini report because I feel like I'm part of this community!

Fortunately, I have a good friend who welds with argon. Made everything beautiful. Copper bushing and machined new pins of larger diameter and longer length. Now they sit tight and plus made a reinforcing strut. I also bought and changed one way bearing. (bought on Aliexpress or Alibaba, I don’t know have this online platform in your country).
My mechanic said the old one way bearing was bad.

So, next I wanted to ask you for advice about tires. I want to install 28 or 30 tires on stock rims, whithout clutch modifications, because we don't have such a thing. The original 27" Bighorn wore out a lot, I ride 15% asphalt 15% dirt and 70% dry land. I choose between the BFG KM3 28" or Arisun aftershock xd 28" or Maxxis Liberty 30x10x14.
BFG T/A KM3 28x10R14 weight - 36.95 lbs
maxxis liberty 30x10x14 weight - 34.95 lbs
Arisun Raceline After Shock XD AR33 28x10R14 weight - 34.1 lbs

I really want to install BFG KM3 but they are heavier then all and I don't know how this will affect the performance and reliability of the cat. What can you say?

BFG KM3 ! have 30 inchers on my Sport...No clutch kits no problem...

 

[Elvis]

BFG KM3 ! have 30 inchers on my Sport...No clutch kits no problem...

 

[Mo Simpson]

..Что лучше на шлицевой гайке? Шлицевая означает, что канавки сбоку?
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Я думаю, он имеет в виду это

10 лет назад у моего 1000-футового Wildcat были проблемы с заводскими шпильками, которые ломались и были слишком короткими, я решил перейти на колесные шпильки 1/2 дюйма на всех 4 колесах, потому что они намного прочнее, длиннее, очень распространены и их легко найти. Я также установил шлицевые гайки, которые мой выбор сработал очень хорошо, и они больше никогда не ломались из-за поломки колесных шпилек.
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Большое спасибо!
Заказал шпильки 12*1.5 и новые колесные гайки и купил BFG KM3 28 дюймов, позже выложу фото как эта резина будет смотреться на стоковых дисках ))

 

[Mo Simpson]

Well it happened again, it's a fu**ing ass!

the blow bent the body of the engine
Who has any ideas?