Hi folks! This is my first post on this fine forum (been lurking for a couple of weeks) and the excellent info here helped me narrow down my search for a new ATV to a Kaw Prairie 700 or a Suzuki KingQuad 700. My intended use is general trail riding, hunting/camping, and possibly a Baja venture sometime in 2005. I live just outside Nashville and drove 200 miles to a dealer in Harrodsburg, Kentucky yesterday who is reputed to be excellent (indeed, they were). I rode both machines and each was highly impressive in its own way. The fuel injected KingQuad was very tempting with excellent overall design (IMHO) but seemed a tad top-heavy compared with the Prairie. I was particularly interested in throttle response, power, and ergonomics. The Kaw sat a tad lower (and had slightly less ground clearance) but THAT Prairie engine was really strong. It was an agonizing decision but I brought home a new `04 Prairie 700 in Camo for $6,495. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I ordered a service manual and had them add ITP Mud Lites (in stock size) topped off with ITP's brand of glycol-based pink "slime" sealant. I plan to add front and rear camo soft luggage, a GPS, tire patches, etc. I've been riding dirt bikes, Harleys, and sportbikes forever but this is my first quad and I'm stoked. I'm looking forward to escaping to the boonies soon and any advice or comments will be appreciated. Merry Xmas...!

 

Yes sir- Merry Xmas indeed! I salute your decision, that 700 Pairie is the best thing out there, you will be very very happy indeed. Welcome to the forums!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Welcome Warbaby,you will have years of enjoyment ahead of you,I too recently bought and joined the forum.There sure is alot of knowledgable folks on the forum.The p700's have so many mods and upgrades availiable.It's the whole decision making process over and over !!! Have fun in the boonies with your new ride. M/M


RUBBER SIDE DOWN!!!

 

Warbaby...good call.....I would suggest getting familiar with NYROCS site and also KISSOF DEATHS site,I am not able to hyperlink them but I am sure someone else can.
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Warbaby, good call on ordering a service manual. Kawie gets high marks from me on their service manual as it has good illustrations to help you through any repair you need. Get yourself familiar with KAWASAKI'S website as well. They have specifications for every bike they ever built there, so it makes getting part numbers real easy. Welcome to the Kawie family!!!!

 

Thanks guys. I found the NYROC site NYROC and it is v-e-r-y interesting!