The mudlights were my first choice. They are ITP's latest design. They are lighter than the 589's and are a super all terrain mud tire. Best of all they cost less. The 589 may be better in mud only but Mudlights are better everywhere else, including snow. That is my opinion. Best of all they are sold at Northern Power Sports for a good price. I shopped all over the internet but shipping to Alaska was the problem. It is good to know you can buy local and not pay too much! I live off Plack rd. so I guess its a small world. Chena lakes sounds good it can be muddy, good thing you got that winch,me too. ride on be good...

 

thats funny I live on plack rd too, behind the plack rd baptist church.

 

I live at 1810 Jessica Loop , and live next to the pipeline. Stop by for a cup of coffee ,and we can check out some trials.

 

I tend to use my 500i for work around the farm. Had a chance to ride a 400 last summer - biggest difference was the 500 had a lot more low end grunt - it just didn't bog down, whereas you had to keep an eye on the 400's engine speed. If you're working, and especially if you're hauling loaded trailers, try to get the 500.

I'd love a 650, but just not worth the money I'd have to spend to get one. The 500i meets all my needs now, and has a manual transmission, too.

 

i would think that 500i also is better then the 400 because it is liquid cooled whereas the 400 isnt.

 

what are the prices paid for the respective bikes ?

 

the 400 is liquid cooled, at least mine is.

 

I paid $4500 for my 2003 400i brand new.

The 400 is air and oil cooled. There is an oil cooler and fan mounted in front.

Diesle

 

go with the 500, i think that it is worth it.

 

the older 400's were liquid cooled but the new 376 cc 400's are not.
i think the old 400's were 371 or so cc's

i really like the 400's price but how much can you get the 500 or 650 for .