The V2 is geared different. I can pull my truck up my driveway in low, but it has torque all the way past 30mph. You have to drive it to appriciate it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] I havnt talked to one V2 owner who is not satisfied with the atv. Dont let the "image" of the gearing scare you away, its actually alot nicer than it sounds

 

The few minutes i was on the 04 V2, I was in high. It felt very powerful and like it was geared perfect for casual trail riding. My only concern is that although it felt ok Iwould be burning a belt. I would love to hear some first hand grizz/v2 comparisons.

 

In high range, there is great takeoff, and top end power. In low, you have incredible low, and midrange power

 

That's pretty much sounds like my grizzly's and sp500ho. If I decide to buy it, I will ride it again and pay more attention to how the engagement and rpms are. At this point I am really wanting to hear some good/bad stuff about the 04 v2. Any known issues with this model , or benefits in it vs the grizz.

 

The air intake for the carbs and belt are further back and higher on the 04's than on the 05 and 06's, so that is a good thing. Yes, the V2s are geared abit higher than most, so low should be used whenever you are averaging 25 mph or less, or whenever there is a higher load (steep hills, mud, towing). My 05, which is geared the same as the one that you might buy, can hit about 51 in low.
As far as the belt question, there was definately some belt issues with the AC V2, especially the 04 and 05's. With the Kawi clutch system, it is extremely important to have you belt in proper deflection (tight). I believe that many of the earlier V2's simply had belts that were a little to loose from the factory, and as the belt breaks in, it stretches a little, becoming more loose, and creating the possibility of smoking it. And, as V2 said, the 04 and 05's had higher gear ratios, which contributed to the problem. It is easy to take care of, though. The secondary clutch has shims that can be removed to tighten the belt, and keep it in proper deflection. I have needed to tighten mine, as at 200 miles my belt was already a little too loose. I tightened it once again at about 700, checked it again at 1400, and it was perfect, no visible wear. Had I not tightened it though, chances are pretty good that I would have smoked it by now mudding, or pulling someone out, or whatever. It is not a serious issue, but one that you should definately be aware of.
Otherwise, it's a great machine. Mine has been extremely reliable, I don't regret getting it for a second.

 

Hey Phillip, here is everything you need from a Arctic Cat V2 650 The issues with the 2004's were the belts not being tight enough from the factory, as you can read from that link, a simple adjustment fixes that. Yes, once broken in a V2 will lift the wheels off the ground with no problem too. Espicially with a new CDI. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] If that sucker only has 24 miles on it that is one heck of a find. Good luck to you and let us know how it turns out.

If you don't buy it, let me know what he wants for it! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Thanx for the link. It is an 04 V2 (red) has 24 miles and less than 10 hours. It has never been in the mud or anything other than a grass field. He baught a farm back in 2004 so , he baught this to ride around the farm. He then sold the farm shortly after he baught the quad and it has since sat in his garage. I think I can pick it up for $3500. I'll have some pics to share tonight. Do ya'll think it's worth $3500, and do you think it's worth selling my 02 grizz for?

 

At that price I don't see how you could pass it up. Maybe offer $3250 and see what he does [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Even at $3500 you could sell it for more then that on ebay, just to make a profit.

 

BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!

 

KEEP the grizzly listen to me i have almost been TRICKED like this before!!! yamaha all the way man!!! But you should see if u can buy the speed racks from him and custom mount on your grizzly!