If I ride my 2003 Prairie 360 4x4 in water higher than the footboards it quickly becomes paralyzed until it is taken to higher ground and allowed time to dry out. I have heard of lots of other Kawasaki owners having this same problem. Is their anything that can be done to correct this defect or should I send it to the ebay heavens? Thanks, Steve

 

Not sure, well actually don't have a clue, what you mean by "paralyzed". Does the quad totally lock up solid, the engine quit or what?

I have never had mine much above the floorboards in water but have suffered no ill effects from crossing streams and such.

 

You need to be a little more specific on paralized? I have taken mine several times in very deep water over the tires and have had no ill effects. Sounds like you may have some exposed wires that need to be sealed???

Mud

 

My "07 360 Prairie has been much deeper, almost to the seat....nothing bad happened.
Dave

 

By paralyzed I mean the transmission slips horribly to the point that it just about will not move even at wide open throttle. My step-father has a 2000 Kawasaki Prairie 400 4x2 and it does the exact same thing. I have read on other forums Kawasaki owners complaining about this same problem. I heard something about Kawasaki transmissions having some type of belt drive set up that is vulnerable to water. I am just wondering if their is something (perhaps aftermarket) that can be done to correct this. I guess if you are not having this problem consider yourself lucky or hold your breath every time you cross a creek. Thanks, Steve

 

Sounds like you are getting water into the drive belt case. This case is supposed to be sealed with vents under the cowling that covers the fuel tank area. Apparently yours has a leak that needs to be repaired. There are a number of ATV's that have the belt drive system and water will affect any of them if they get wet.

If you do your own maintenance find the leak and repair it. If not, contact your dealer. You should be having no problem with water just over the "floorboards".

 

I agree, i have had my 07 360 prairie up to my seat in water and mud, with NO PROBLEMS at all. . . .you need to get yours checked ASAP, or you may not be riding it much longer without spending a fortune.
Mike

 

Here is a phone pic of my buddy from work on his '06 360 4x4 Prairie. I think this is the highest that he has been thru, but he got stuck this time! lol

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see my pics, this water was waste deep, it did stall me until we flushed oil several times, fogged her, new plug and riding the next day!!! back to the deep mud holes...

no issues like you state, been it deep holes of mud and water over and over again...this dog will hunt!!

 

I have heard that some people remove the cover over the belt and run a bead of silicone around the edges and reinstall. Supposedly this helps keep the belt dry when going through water. You may want to have your belt inspected as it could have gotten damaged from slipping. Also, sometimes the belts need readjusted after breaking the bike in, yours may just need tightened. Good luck.