MaxSled.com Snowmobile Review – 2012 Arctic Cat F800 SnoPro/LXR

There are tons of excitement and sometimes a little concern when manufactures bring out a new chassis. Will they work and just how good are they? Time usually tells, but what we can say at this point is “hats off” to Arctic Cat for spending the necessary time needed to bring the consumers some of the very best Arctic Cat snowmobiles to ever leave Thief River Falls.Arctic Cat put a lot of thought into every inch of this new chassis and it showed from the moment we took our first look and then had our first ride. The entire sled feels like it works from every point. From the seating position to the new tapered tunnel, it gives you the perfect feel.Once you take that first corner you feel more confident than ever before. I was a little taken aback with the new taller spindles because they look so different, but they really work well. The rear suspension was spot on over the bumps and it was amazing at how smooth it performed. Arctic Cat earned a reputation for a smooth ride over rough trails, and they continue with that reputation on this new chassis.Belts are getting very expensive to replace these days. Arctic Cat wanted to make them last longer and perform better so they now have the new Torque Control Link. It connects the engine with the jackshaft with a free-floating plate. This gives the clutches perfect alignment all the time.