Hi,

I have been looking for a quad with the intention of using it for plowing & using it for playing. Really its for playing but I need to convince the wife. I am looking at a 2004 700 with a winch (warn 2500) with 360 miles on it, which seems new enough to me.

My experience is with a Yamaha ATC (three wheeler) I think it was a 250 or 350 (it was a long time ago - maybe 15-20 years at least). I have a Jeep wrangler that I use offroad. My goal is to ride the quad in a similar manner (slow & steady). I dont need the power of a 700cc but thats what a friend is selling & the price seems to be a little high for my budget (thats life).

I also ride a 2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R (1000cc sportbike) & I know how quickly you can get hurt if your not paying attention.

Anyway, I figured i would ask & see what the groups opinion is on it.

Is the Prarie a good solid quad?

I would love to see a comparison between the 2004 & 2009 versions to see what is missing.

I know it doesnt have IRS - in the land of jeeps a solid axle is more reliable & less prone to failure. I dont mind a rougher ride of a solid axle as long as its able to last.

Thanks,
Rich

 

I have the exact same quad - 2004 P700.
That's my favorite among what I have and that's the best most versatile and reliable quad I've ever had. Kawi stopped making P700 in 07. The only thing you need to be careful is how use/maintain CVT system. There isn't much difference in riding comfort between IRS and SRA which I have both. I get more fun riding out of SRA - power sliding. And like you said less thing to go wrong.
BTW, I ride 08 10R and I know what you mean by getting in trouble...

 

Hayashi,

Would you say there are plenty of aftermarket parts? It sounds like you like the Quad. Can you recommend any place to find more information the 04 P700?

BTW (on a side note), have you been to ZX-10R.net?

Thanks,
Rich

 

yes, there are alot of aftermarket parts for the priaire 700. exhausts, filters, tires, wheels, timing advance cdi's, winchs, skidplates, boxs, bags, you name it. here is a link for some cool info.

http://www.atvsource.com/manuf...04/prairie_700_4x4.htm

 

Rich,
Only mods I have on my 700 are Warn 2500 winch, 26" Mudzilla tires/rims (only for winter use), and Coolant temp gauge. I don't have any power mods. I use it mainly for ranch work and exploration use (so rather slow riding) in my neck of the woods. One time I took it to Pauite trail (total 1500 miles long!, if added all) in Utah for 7-day riding trip, and it gave me no troulble at all when other quads were breaking dow left and right - there were 20 of us. The 700 is my choice of ride if I am to go on a long distance trip far away from hom. Becaus I know it will bring me back home.

No, I am not familiar with ZX-10R.net.
I traded in my tired '06 10R to get a new'08 earlier this year, and the powerband difference is phenomenal. The midrange punch is illegally strong if you know what I mean.