I finally broke down and bought a new ATV. I've ridden Sport quads forever, and during our big family&friend week long ride at Jericho this summer, the 130 miles in a day on my modded 400ex (416cc kit, Edelbrock carb, T4 pipe,+2,+1 control arms with rod ends and Elka coil overs) was taking it's toll on my not-so-young anymore body.
I ended up buying a '21 Kawasaki Brute Force 750i V-twin EPS. The thing is an animal. I've been out a few times to Pisgah state park in NH for mild rides during the break-in period and it has been amazing. The seat and suspension are very comfy. It has a lot of power as well, although I find the power is more than the chassis can handle at higher speeds (understeer). Of course, I'm used to my Honda, so I can adjust.
For now, it's going to remain all stock. No pipe (yet), but I may add some spacers to increase the width slightly. We'll see. I hauled some Ash firewood rounds from my neighbors property last weekend with the small trailer I have and it didn't skip a beat. Sticking with Kawasaki fluids for now. Just completed the first 60 mile change with Kawasaki 10W40 syn-blend and Kawi filter. Kawi Rear diff fluid and front gear oil should be arriving today.
Here are a few pics. 1st pic is from yesterdays hookie run. 2nd pic is a week and a half ago with my wife and her Honda Rancher on 25" Bear Claw tires.
I ended up buying a '21 Kawasaki Brute Force 750i V-twin EPS. The thing is an animal. I've been out a few times to Pisgah state park in NH for mild rides during the break-in period and it has been amazing. The seat and suspension are very comfy. It has a lot of power as well, although I find the power is more than the chassis can handle at higher speeds (understeer). Of course, I'm used to my Honda, so I can adjust.
For now, it's going to remain all stock. No pipe (yet), but I may add some spacers to increase the width slightly. We'll see. I hauled some Ash firewood rounds from my neighbors property last weekend with the small trailer I have and it didn't skip a beat. Sticking with Kawasaki fluids for now. Just completed the first 60 mile change with Kawasaki 10W40 syn-blend and Kawi filter. Kawi Rear diff fluid and front gear oil should be arriving today.
Here are a few pics. 1st pic is from yesterdays hookie run. 2nd pic is a week and a half ago with my wife and her Honda Rancher on 25" Bear Claw tires.