Hello,

I just bought an 06 Praire 4x4 for my wife and so far we love the bike, just had the first service done on it. I am very particular when it comes to maintenance and general care of our bikes. So far I have not noticed any wierd quirks with this machine, but then it is her bike and she doesn't ride as hard as I do. However, sometimes I do have a tendency to take her bike out if she isn't going with me. I was wondering if there is anything I should watch out for or be extra careful about. I have read through some of the other threads and understand about burning the belts and switching the 4x4. Just wondering if there was anything more...

 

I just got an 06 360 in November. So far I too have loved it don't know of any issues but keep my eyes posted for anything which might come up.

 

Two main things you should be concerned.
1). CVT - Know how it works and learn how NOT to abuse it. If the belt breaks or trips the limpe mode switch while you are in the middle of no where, if you will be home very late.
2). Deep Water Crossing - Try not to do this if you don't have to. Water can do lots of damage to your machine both in short-term and long-term which you may not notice immediately.
3). CV Joint/Boot - This is one of the expensive yet fragile parts of your quad.

 

Thanks for the reply. I just have one more area of concern...The automatic transmission. Guess I'm not too sure about all of the belt burning issues that i have read about. I am new to this area of the bike and have read some of the other threads concerning speed and belt burning ect. I know that the bike is equiped with a belt warning light that allows the rider to know when it is time to tighten the belt. But other than that are there any tips on how to prolong the belt life? I am concerned after reading up on how speed effects the belts and their life. Any light shed on this would be of help...

 

Here is the best belt life recomendation, use LOW gear as much as possible and then make sure you make adjustments if needed.(not allot is needed really). I use low gear when climinb, pulling, mudding, going slow(under 15-20 for a period of time). Go to nyrocatv.com for better tips and such. Go under the tech tips section and under prairie(listed under the prairie 650, same thing though) good luck.

 

when u say climbin, how high of a hill ur talking about. any hill for low?

 

Well, lets say im on a smooth trail riding fast and im in high gear and i come to a hill. If its not a rough hill but one i can just shoot up ill just leave it in high and punch it so the belt is fully engaged. Any type of hill that is really long and steep and tuff, LOW gear.

 

I use low 90% of the time.1700 km and my belt is like new.Seems to help the gas mileage as well.

 

Hey sandpit, hows the new 650 holding up. How many miles you got on her. I bet its a big upgrade from the 360.

 

With the same motor, i use low 90% also, up to hitting 40mph sometimes. But i will run 30-35 constantly on trails in low. 1200 miles on my stock belt, and it has no wear yet.