I'm planning on a new quad within the next couple months.I really like the 650.I heard that there might be some problems with overheating and the frames cracking.Any info would be appreciated.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

Where did you hear the frames might be cracking? First I heard of this one. As far as the overheating, mine overheated the first weekend I had it out in deep watery mud but hasn't done it since. When they installed my winch they removed the splash guard under the radiator and I think this played a factor. Which dealer were you looking at buying from?

 

I heard a rumor about the frames cracking too. From what I heard, they did not put a hitch on it because of the frames cracking. I don't know how true that is, but it could be possible. I heard it was on the test models, not on any production models.

 

Just to dispel the "hitch causing frame cracks" rumor before it gets started; Kawasaki did not put a hitch on the 650 as standard equipment because they, like all other Japanese ATV manufacturers, abide by a 606 lb. weight limit agreement for their ATVs. The hitch obviously puts the 650 over this weight limit, so it is sold as an option. Also, I have not heard any reports of cracking frames on the 650 from the people I know that own them, or the people I know within the industry (magazine and accessory guys).