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Hello guys
Just trying to prevent some of the headaches I am dealing with and pass along my experiences with being a new owner.
I have had my XTZ 1000 for about a week now and have 26 miles on it. I have attempted to ride it twice and both times I have had axle issues that are being addressed right now. Arctic Cat acknowledges that some units went out with out the three O-rings that position the c clip to hold the axles in place. I don't know if it works yet because I just gave it to the dealer today to do the fix. I will report back when I can on this.
I have been looking over the XTZ every chance I get from the front to the back and there are a few things that I have found that need to be fixed before you leave the dealer or the minute you get it home.
- Check the park brake cable down by the exhaust to be sure the cable has the heat shield pulled down far enough so it protects it from the exhaust heat. Mine was way to high and started to melt through the cable. They are replacing that under warranty.
- Check your headlamp adjustment knobs under the hood if they are still there and cut the zip tie that Arctic Cat put around the gold spring. The zip tie is not allowing the spring to function, as it should which allows your plastic adjustment knobs to back off and fall out. I looked at a few XTZ's that where at the dealer and the were already missing. My right one was barely hanging on. Easy fix.
- Check your tailgate and be sure the alignment is good so that the plastic retainers that lock in the side don't hit the body on the way out. Mine has already started to destroy the paint and took a small chunk out of the top of the right rear fender.
I hope this information helps. I am still positive about the XTZ and I know that once we get all of the bugs sorted out it will be one bad ass ride!
Regards,
Todd
Just trying to prevent some of the headaches I am dealing with and pass along my experiences with being a new owner.
I have had my XTZ 1000 for about a week now and have 26 miles on it. I have attempted to ride it twice and both times I have had axle issues that are being addressed right now. Arctic Cat acknowledges that some units went out with out the three O-rings that position the c clip to hold the axles in place. I don't know if it works yet because I just gave it to the dealer today to do the fix. I will report back when I can on this.
I have been looking over the XTZ every chance I get from the front to the back and there are a few things that I have found that need to be fixed before you leave the dealer or the minute you get it home.
- Check the park brake cable down by the exhaust to be sure the cable has the heat shield pulled down far enough so it protects it from the exhaust heat. Mine was way to high and started to melt through the cable. They are replacing that under warranty.
- Check your headlamp adjustment knobs under the hood if they are still there and cut the zip tie that Arctic Cat put around the gold spring. The zip tie is not allowing the spring to function, as it should which allows your plastic adjustment knobs to back off and fall out. I looked at a few XTZ's that where at the dealer and the were already missing. My right one was barely hanging on. Easy fix.
- Check your tailgate and be sure the alignment is good so that the plastic retainers that lock in the side don't hit the body on the way out. Mine has already started to destroy the paint and took a small chunk out of the top of the right rear fender.
I hope this information helps. I am still positive about the XTZ and I know that once we get all of the bugs sorted out it will be one bad ass ride!
Regards,
Todd
