Hey Guys, I almost ready to purchase a 2006 brute 750. The price is definitely right and it's in camo like I want. I just wanted to know from you guys if there was anything I should know or look for when test driving the machine. Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

Before buying:
> No knocking sound from bottom of the engine.
> No smoking from exhaust.
> No burning oil smell.
> No belt slipping.
> No oil leaking any where.
> No flashing anything on the dash meter.
> No funny noise, especially when accel or decel or cornering.
> No gear jumping out, especially when accel or decel.
> No torn boot on CV axles.
> Most importantly, no Frankenstein hack jobs on the quad.

After buying:
> Don't go in deep water.
> Religiously maintain your air filter.
> Don't let anything pass through the air filter other than air. No water, no dust, no mudd, etc.
> Take care of quad, then it will take care of you.

 

Be sure to look at the belt as that is one of the biggest issues with a BF!

 

From experience, I would highly suggest getting a read on the seller. Does he seem honest? Is the machine stolen? Why is he selling it?
Most Americans, myself included, are uncomfortable asking certain questions - don't be!
Get a title, original documentation, etc if possible.

Lastly, request that the machine is "cold" when you get there, so that you can see how easily it starts after it's been sitting.

If no documentation then consider running the serial numbers. Many local police departments will do this for you.

Good luck!

 

Thanks a lot guys! No deep water huh? Maybe I should look elsewhere. I've had my 09 550 xp up to the headlight in water for extended periods of time and no problems. I was worried because I have heard about some issues on the BF.

 

Good info to suggest!!!!

The BF are good machines but have been known to have a few faults. I ride with 3 in my group and not one of them has not had a fault of some sort. Most are nit picky stuff like heat shields that fall off or small noises that show up then go away but the biggest thing that I have personally noticed and as I said before all 3 have had tranny issues of some sort and this is with three totally different riders from a Sunday driver to a Nascar pilot LOL Overall great machines to ride if you don't mind giving your machines a little bit of TLC ever now and then.

 

Thanks a lot!

 

If u're going to buy a used one, you should definitely ask for a test drive and then talk to the owner about the history of the machine. Has it ever been damaged? Does your local dealer sell the spare parts for the model you chose?

 

I highly suggest you should if you would be subbing the quad in deep water.

 

Dont get it!!!!!!!!! I have a 2007 bf that I had rebuilt last year at a huge cost of $2300 and it just went AGAIN!!!!! Kawasaki's are JUNK!!! I will never buy one again!!!!!!!!