2009 Arctic Cat M1000

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

It all started with putting the 3″ track on it. Kind of spiraled from there.

What motivated you to start your project?

The stock m1000 was great I had no problem keeping up to the boys on their new 850s and, turbos. But I wanted more, I wanted something to blow the doors off ’em. Really show them how much they over paid for their new junk.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the sled?

Just about a 9″ tunnel chop on the ol’ girl

What are you most proud of?

The fact that I bought this sled for $75 in boxes and, assembled it having never touched a cat before. Rode it for a season. Then tore it all apart to add these tasteful mods and, then packed the skis everywhere I went after that.

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

“That looks dangerous”… can’t really blame ’em I guess. 9” tunnel chop and, no tether… oops

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Specifics

Classification: Wild

Make, Model & Year: Arctic Cat M1000 2009

Fondly known as: Kitty with a nice bark

Time spent: I don’t want to know

Snowmobile cost: $75 CAD

Money spent: $3000

Engine: Good ol’ zuki power 1000cc

Intake: Efi, v-force reeds, stock air box.

Exhaust: Jaws Y pipe and, can. Slp expansion pipe

Drivetrain: 153″ track and, 3″ paddles. Anti-stab kit with new holes drilled in limiter strap to run it nice and loose (Wheelies for dayyyz). Stock clutching with a little adjustment to springs and weights.

Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: 9″ tunnel chop, I had to drill out all the rivets hold the cooler on and, chop it as well. Was fairly straightforward didn’t involve any welding. Just a few cuts and, some filing. Has short TB racing running boards from a Polaris axys

Suspension: Has custom 36″ A-arm kit, stock fox shocks all around.

Brakes: Who needs brakes, they just slow you down.

Finish – Paint: Some zipped up cracks for added character and, of course stickers for mo powa!