So if it isnt a nightmare, why all the complaining about it?? Thats what I am basing my opinion on as far as the belt system on the V2. I wouldnt put on huge tires, probably stock size, maybe mudlites or something on those lines.

 

Lots of complaining because it is a real issue. Anyone who puts aftermarket tires is pretty much forced to do the clutch springs as well. It isn't expensive, but it is a pain in the *** that you are REQUIRED to do it if you don't want to burn your belt up.

I think most people complain so much is mostly on principle. It shouldn't be a problem, but it is. I don't have mud tires, and I don't do a lot of mud riding, mostly trails and dirt roads. I have only once or twice had the belt be an issue. A couple times I was stuck, and I had the belt slip in reverse. I will end up riding about 1000 miles or more the first year of my quads life, and I don't think I will make 2000 miles before I need a new belt.

You mentioned chipping your 650 if you get it, (imho) no other cat will give you the fun factor of a 650 v2 with an ignition module upgrade. Get the 650, get the springs, get the chip- I can all but guarantee you will love it.

 

A lot of people complain because unlike me they just want to ride thier machines they don't want to tweak them. I personally love to tweak and optimize everything I own. The Kawasaki motor has so much potential to soemone who does not mind playing with it, I'm not talking about fixing broken stuff, I would hate that, I am talking about making a few minor, inexpensive, time tested upgrades that make it the best motor in the industry short of the Bombi 800

 

Ive buried mine in mud and water, and havnt had any belt or clutch issues. Do you know why? Leave the damn thing the way it is. I will get better tires, but at the stock size. They didnt sell the machine with 28 inch tires for a reason. They sold it with 26" tires and said you will have fun without probs for a long time. If you want to modify your quad, you might have to pay the price, but Im sick of hearing people complain and blame the quad for their stupidity. The V2 clutch is fine, and it wont give you any probs, unless you invite them

 

I wouldn't go quite that far to say that there are no probs. Mine has issues, but they can be avoided if you are careful.

There are problems with the clutch, but I don't think it is as big a deal as many people claim. If you know the weaknesses, you can avoid them.

 

I have driven the 650 v and cant imagine that the HI has more power all the way top, possibly on the bottom but not mid and top . Kawi has them motors dialed in pretty good and the goodies you can add just make it that much better.Im not saying that AC is not doing a good job on the H1 motor and from what I read a good job on the 700 suzuki engine, they really took the zuke engine made it breathe fire, but thier own engine program will take some time. The clutching on the Kawis and AC are very easy to tune, of course after the 1st time.I believe DIRT WHEELS had all the steps in thier mag one time.

 

The V2 does in fact have more power than the H1. The h1 just has a lower low range.