I've been trying to decide whether I should start building the motor on my Z400 or trade for a different quad. I've looked at the Raptor, YFZ450, Predator etc., but so far the only other quad I really like is the DS650. The only thing I didn't like about it is how stiff the clutch lever is. Have any of you DS owners done anything to fix this problem? Also, do think the DS would be a good fit for me? I live in OK., so I mostly ride Little Sahara, Appalachia Bay, and different spots along the Arkansas River. At Little Sahara my favorite things are jumping and drag racing. I know the DS is a good drag racer, but I'm afraid it's too heavy to be a good jumper. What are your opinions?

 

I don't know whos lever you squeezed but my daughter never complains! BTW, you've got a nice collection of quads in your sig and the Z responds well to mods...have you done anything to yours at all??? Go for the basic bolt on mods: pipe, k&n filter, jet kit, cdi...you'll be happy with the results and you won't be out a tremendous amount of cash...you aren't trying to spend all your extra cash before xmas, are you? LOL...J/K Ya know I think next to the Rotax in the DSs the engines in the Zs and the KFXs will be around alooooooong time...thats a solid powerplant in those machines.

 

wonder if he was pulling on one with the heavy springs there a little hard.

 

I don't know what springs were in it. It was a brand new X on the showroom floor. All I know is it was alot harder to pull than my Z. Maybe I'm just spoiled. The clutch on the YFZ was harder than my Z also. I've already done the bolt-ons to the Z. (pipe, k&n, intake adapter, rejet, no lid) If I keep the Z it'll be time for cams, carb, high comp piston etc. Maybe even a 434 kit.

 

When mine was brand new after an hour ride my left arm was alittle cramped. But now after a full summers use i have no cramping at all. I dont know if i got used to it or it just becomes easier after time but i have no problems with it now.

RoughRider01

 

I put an e-z pull clutch handle onmine.. Made all the difference in the world.

I only use 2 fingers to pull the clutch, the rest is gripping onto the bars for dear life.

 

well it is a 650 and the clutch has to have some pressure to keep that engine power going to the ground, but you would get accustom to it. some run really heavy springs. they are a joy to ride all day[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

if ur not strong enough to pull the clutch.............. ur proberly not strong enough to ride the bike. u might want to check in to the v-force---------automatic and the power isnt that agressive.

 

I never said I couldn't pull the clutch. I said I didn't like how hard it was since I'm use to something much easier. My Z beats V-forces all day, so why would I want one of those. Nice attempt at reading my post though.

 

You're just too used to the REALLY light clutch lever of the Z. The heavier pull is not a problem on the DS, and the "fix" (heavier springs) that most of us have installed makes it worse.

My DS has a shorter clutch lever (busted end off) AND heavier springs. The combination can make for a long weekend. There probably are people not strong enough to pull my clutch...