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1979 Arctic Cat EL TIGRE 5000

Estimated price for orientation: 350 $

Category: Arctic Cat
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Description
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year: 1979
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 9038936 Mileage: 3,492
Engine Size (cc): 500 Make: Arctic Cat
Reverse Gear: No Model: EL TIGRE 5000
Electric Start: No Type: Trail
Exterior Color: Black For Sale By: Private Seller
Vehicle Title: Clear


HAVE FOR SALE A 1979 ARCTIC CAT EL TIGRE 5000. SLED HAS 3,492 MILES ON IT. IT IS A SOLID MACHINE. WOULD MAKE FOR A GREAT VINTAGE RIDER. I BOUGHT THIS ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO IN INDIANA. BOUGHT IT TO HAVE AS A VINATGE RIDER. I WENT THROUGH THE MACHINE AND ONLY HAD IT OUT FOR A COUPLE RIDES. NOT ENOUGH TIME TO GO ANYMORE. SLED HAS ALL NEW BEARING ON THE JACKSHAFT AND DRIVESHAFT. CHAINCASE HAS BEEN DRAINED AND FILLED WITH FRESH FLUID. REAR SUSPENSION WAS GONE THROUGH AND NEW BEARINGS INSTALLED IN THE IDLERS. TRACK IS IN GREAT SHAPE, THERE ARE NO CLEATS MISSING OR TRACK BELTS FRAYED. A NEW REAR SHOCK WAS INSTALLED. NEW SHOCKS WERE PUT ON THE FRONT SKI'S. SKI'S ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, NOT RUSTED THROUGH THE BOTTOMS. A SET OF 4 INCH CARBIDES FROM SNO-STUDS WERE INSTALLED. HOOD IS SOLID WITH THE ORIGINAL PAINT AND DECALS. SEAT IS A 8 OUT OF 10. THERE IS A PIC OF THE BACK CORNER BY THE TRUNK WERE IT IS TORN. COULD BE FIXED EASILY. OTHER THAN THAT, IT IS IN REALLY GOOD CONDITION FOR AN ORIGINAL 79 SEAT. MATERIAL IS VERY SOFT AND ALL THE SNAPS ARE THERE AS WELL. NEW FUEL LINES AND PICK UP IN THE TANK WERE PUT ON. CARBS WER CLEANED ALSO. BELLYPAN IS IN GOOD SHAPE, IT IS NOT ALL DENTED AND BEAT UP. THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD TWIN PIPES ON IT AND AN EXTRA HOLE WAS CUT FOR THE EXHAUST TO EXIT. WHEN I GOT IT, HE HAD OUT THE ORIGINAL BACK ON. JUST A LITTLE EXTRA OPENING WHERE THE EXHAUST EXITS. THIS SLED WOULD BE A GREAT VINTAGE BEGINNER FOR SOMEONE. COULD USE SOME PAINT HERE AND THERE IF ONE CHOOSES. I WOULD RESTORE IT BUT TIME ANYMORE IS JUST NOT THERE FOR ME. WANT SOMEONE ELSE TO TAKE IT FURTHER AND ENJOY THE WORK AND THE MACHINE. PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANYQUESTIONS THROUGH EBAY. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK