Any news on 2006 products
#11
Any news on 2006 products
TTaylor
The squeeky bushing noise just drive me batty.
If Kawi went to a "switch" to lock the front end you'd probably have to be stopped first. However a toggle to flip/lock in front drive on the fly would be VERY nice. I Just think the Swing Arm Bearing could have been better designed & waterproof and a system like the BEARING buddy bearings covers used on boats trailers. The Swing Arm Bearings would definately last longer.
Kawi having the ALL the new technology, could probably redesign CDI/head/carbs/cams/clutch on the 650 & It would toast any Utility Quad Made & do 80+MPH.
Don't know Why Suzuki didn't put the 750 twin in their "King dud" I mean king Quad...The Name would have fit then. My little old 650 with aftermarket mods will hang with & out run most of the bigboys.
Got to agree with you on the Plush ride of the Polaris. Loved the ride of my Explorer 500, but, just don't compare in power or let you throw it around in the corners like my Prairie.
The Best part of owning a little old 650 is that "WTF look" you get when you blow past them.....Priceless[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
TufffEnuff
The squeeky bushing noise just drive me batty.
If Kawi went to a "switch" to lock the front end you'd probably have to be stopped first. However a toggle to flip/lock in front drive on the fly would be VERY nice. I Just think the Swing Arm Bearing could have been better designed & waterproof and a system like the BEARING buddy bearings covers used on boats trailers. The Swing Arm Bearings would definately last longer.
Kawi having the ALL the new technology, could probably redesign CDI/head/carbs/cams/clutch on the 650 & It would toast any Utility Quad Made & do 80+MPH.
Don't know Why Suzuki didn't put the 750 twin in their "King dud" I mean king Quad...The Name would have fit then. My little old 650 with aftermarket mods will hang with & out run most of the bigboys.
Got to agree with you on the Plush ride of the Polaris. Loved the ride of my Explorer 500, but, just don't compare in power or let you throw it around in the corners like my Prairie.
The Best part of owning a little old 650 is that "WTF look" you get when you blow past them.....Priceless[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
TufffEnuff
#12
Any news on 2006 products
Originally posted by: tuffEnuf
Kawisaki Listen UP! I'm no rocket Scientist but LISTEN TO WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT
To regain your #1 Title is Very Simple.
Working with your BF 650 Platform:
Replace the 650 engine with 750 engine & add Dual air Snorkels
Add Stiffer springs to Front and Better/stronger Struts & rear Shock
Add better differential seals
Beef up Front Differential & 4 x4 Solenoids
Add Greasable/zerks to A-Arm bushings, Ball joints, Swing Arms, steering knuckles & front wheel bearing
Waterproof swing arm & Swing arm bearings
Add stronger tie rods
Retune the CDI to maximize power
Replace Dunlops with Goodyear Rawhides on the Factory Team Green Wheels
Enlarge the rear storage compartment but make it dry storage with waterproof drain and top cover
Redesign the front Bumper so that its stronger and an inch wider than the front plastic
and move the Winch mount bracket higher on the bumper & out of the mud/crud
Kawisaki Listen UP! I'm no rocket Scientist but LISTEN TO WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT
To regain your #1 Title is Very Simple.
Working with your BF 650 Platform:
Replace the 650 engine with 750 engine & add Dual air Snorkels
Add Stiffer springs to Front and Better/stronger Struts & rear Shock
Add better differential seals
Beef up Front Differential & 4 x4 Solenoids
Add Greasable/zerks to A-Arm bushings, Ball joints, Swing Arms, steering knuckles & front wheel bearing
Waterproof swing arm & Swing arm bearings
Add stronger tie rods
Retune the CDI to maximize power
Replace Dunlops with Goodyear Rawhides on the Factory Team Green Wheels
Enlarge the rear storage compartment but make it dry storage with waterproof drain and top cover
Redesign the front Bumper so that its stronger and an inch wider than the front plastic
and move the Winch mount bracket higher on the bumper & out of the mud/crud
#13
Any news on 2006 products
BarelyLegal
If Changes/redesign are made I guess you would call it a new bike. The BF 650 competes quite well now.
What I'm saying is that kawasaki has a good platform in the BF650 and they could use all their strong parts to refine the SRA platform into a stand alone machine that has no Equal.
How hard would it be? They already have the engine, Drivetrain, & Frame, just refine it with more power, better dependability and better suspension. Hopefully that is not too much to ask.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
If Changes/redesign are made I guess you would call it a new bike. The BF 650 competes quite well now.
What I'm saying is that kawasaki has a good platform in the BF650 and they could use all their strong parts to refine the SRA platform into a stand alone machine that has no Equal.
How hard would it be? They already have the engine, Drivetrain, & Frame, just refine it with more power, better dependability and better suspension. Hopefully that is not too much to ask.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
#14
Any news on 2006 products
I just have seen the lever a little hard to reach when your off in the snow stuck and your pushing your machine. You can't pull the lever, push the gas and still push the quad. where as the Arctic Cat 650 the rider was able to just flip the diff lock and be off the machine and help push it along. Another instance is where your winching up a hill. it would be hard to push the winch button hold the brake levers and pull the diff lock in too.
I don't see why people complain about the MacPhersion struts. I think they handle ever bit as nice as the shocks and adding dual rate springs with preload collars is a lot cheaper then buying aftermarket shocks. I was even reading 3&4 wheel action on their latest shootout (under 7K quads). They complained by saying that Suzui and Honda had a better front end setup just because they put shocks and Polaris and Kawasaki weren't as good. Then in the tests the Kawasaki and Polaris took top honors in every category. They even said how they liked the handling and precise steering from the BF650. What happened to the crappy front end? I'll take the front strut setup anyday. I just wish they would put a preload collar on them.
For Suzuki, I think they would do well by keeping the Twin Peaks in their line up. Except add the BF 650 Plastic in Yellow and Blue again.
I don't see why people complain about the MacPhersion struts. I think they handle ever bit as nice as the shocks and adding dual rate springs with preload collars is a lot cheaper then buying aftermarket shocks. I was even reading 3&4 wheel action on their latest shootout (under 7K quads). They complained by saying that Suzui and Honda had a better front end setup just because they put shocks and Polaris and Kawasaki weren't as good. Then in the tests the Kawasaki and Polaris took top honors in every category. They even said how they liked the handling and precise steering from the BF650. What happened to the crappy front end? I'll take the front strut setup anyday. I just wish they would put a preload collar on them.
For Suzuki, I think they would do well by keeping the Twin Peaks in their line up. Except add the BF 650 Plastic in Yellow and Blue again.
#17
Any news on 2006 products
Originally posted by: cc1999
I would settle for just the motor, everthing else is available from the aftermarket. I say that because if they did that whole list it would weigh 900lbs and drive the cost up to 9 or 10 grand. I am with ya on CDI, the cost and weight would not be effected by a better performance tuned CDI.
I would settle for just the motor, everthing else is available from the aftermarket. I say that because if they did that whole list it would weigh 900lbs and drive the cost up to 9 or 10 grand. I am with ya on CDI, the cost and weight would not be effected by a better performance tuned CDI.
#18
Any news on 2006 products
TTaylor
Suzuki missed the "OSCAR" by not putting the twinpeaks engine in the Quad. If they did Alot of Kawi owners qould have made the switch. Myself included. Funny thing in life....only opinion that matters the most is the one that makes you happy!!! Right now I'm happy with my 02 650 or until some new Quad comes along that has all the features we just discussed.
HELLO KAWASAKI!!
Suzuki missed the "OSCAR" by not putting the twinpeaks engine in the Quad. If they did Alot of Kawi owners qould have made the switch. Myself included. Funny thing in life....only opinion that matters the most is the one that makes you happy!!! Right now I'm happy with my 02 650 or until some new Quad comes along that has all the features we just discussed.
HELLO KAWASAKI!!
#19
Any news on 2006 products
Originally posted by: ttaylor
I just have seen the lever a little hard to reach when your off in the snow stuck and your pushing your machine. You can't pull the lever, push the gas and still push the quad. where as the Arctic Cat 650 the rider was able to just flip the diff lock and be off the machine and help push it along. Another instance is where your winching up a hill. it would be hard to push the winch button hold the brake levers and pull the diff lock in too.
I don't see why people complain about the MacPhersion struts. I think they handle ever bit as nice as the shocks and adding dual rate springs with preload collars is a lot cheaper then buying aftermarket shocks. I was even reading 3&4 wheel action on their latest shootout (under 7K quads). They complained by saying that Suzui and Honda had a better front end setup just because they put shocks and Polaris and Kawasaki weren't as good. Then in the tests the Kawasaki and Polaris took top honors in every category. They even said how they liked the handling and precise steering from the BF650. What happened to the crappy front end? I'll take the front strut setup anyday. I just wish they would put a preload collar on them.
For Suzuki, I think they would do well by keeping the Twin Peaks in their line up. Except add the BF 650 Plastic in Yellow and Blue again.
I just have seen the lever a little hard to reach when your off in the snow stuck and your pushing your machine. You can't pull the lever, push the gas and still push the quad. where as the Arctic Cat 650 the rider was able to just flip the diff lock and be off the machine and help push it along. Another instance is where your winching up a hill. it would be hard to push the winch button hold the brake levers and pull the diff lock in too.
I don't see why people complain about the MacPhersion struts. I think they handle ever bit as nice as the shocks and adding dual rate springs with preload collars is a lot cheaper then buying aftermarket shocks. I was even reading 3&4 wheel action on their latest shootout (under 7K quads). They complained by saying that Suzui and Honda had a better front end setup just because they put shocks and Polaris and Kawasaki weren't as good. Then in the tests the Kawasaki and Polaris took top honors in every category. They even said how they liked the handling and precise steering from the BF650. What happened to the crappy front end? I'll take the front strut setup anyday. I just wish they would put a preload collar on them.
For Suzuki, I think they would do well by keeping the Twin Peaks in their line up. Except add the BF 650 Plastic in Yellow and Blue again.
#20
Any news on 2006 products
Sound like most everyone wants what is already available in aftermarket products.
I would love to have instant engagement on my 4wd, and maybe a 450cc on the BF750 set-up. I think it would be a great trail riding bike, much better than the P360. Enough power to get you there and back, yet not so much that you have to refuel every time you get back!
Sorry cc1999. I see you asked for 2006 product info from Kawasaki, yet it seems to have turned into a WISH LIST!
I would love to have instant engagement on my 4wd, and maybe a 450cc on the BF750 set-up. I think it would be a great trail riding bike, much better than the P360. Enough power to get you there and back, yet not so much that you have to refuel every time you get back!
Sorry cc1999. I see you asked for 2006 product info from Kawasaki, yet it seems to have turned into a WISH LIST!