I am thinking of getting a praire 650 but I am worried about the belt drive system. I had a praire 400 4X4. The belt wore out on me within the first six months of use. Three months later the whole clutching system had to be replaced. I didn't ride in mudd a lot but I did ride in the mountions of North Carolina a good bit. Kawasaki was good about the warranty work. I want to see if anyone else has had trouble with it. Thanks.

 

Stevedog,

I had the 300 and burnt up my first belt in no time. But with the new belt I ran the crud out of it and had no problems. I rode the mud hard as well as deep water and not once did I get any water or mud in the trans. I now have a 650 and though I only have about 12 hours on it I would say that it is the best machine I have ever riddin. I think if the KAPS transmission can make it through the Mississippi mud it shouldn't have any issues for you. This 650 has almost no hesitation unlike the 300 I had before. I think it is the best choice I could make. GO for it!

Forrest

Praire 650 w/27" Outlaws! Here's mud in your eye!

 

Forrest,

Thanks, I might go test drive one in the next week or so.

 

I've only got about 16 hours on my 650, but it feels like it has alot tighter belt drive than the 400 has. I run my Kawi in the breaks of the Hells Canyon and don't seem to have any problems with either one of them, I do however, shift into low for any steep hill climbing.