I have been reading on these forums and alot of other places about the new Kingquad for about six months now and there have been a few complaints: Hesitation off bottom , and the reverse issue, are the main complaints. Is there any thing else? I really would like to purchase one and any info on other problems or issues with this quad would help. Thanx,

 

If you can wait a couple months for some of the machines to come out with the new reverse idle gear bearing and shaft allready installed, i would do that. But make sure its one with the fix. Other then that , the machine is awesome and a joy to ride. I dont have any hesitation at all or at least i dont notice it. The machine is like a cadi in the woods ... very plush ride..
If you do buy one now, you will receive a 5 year warranty on the reverse idle gear. There are a ton of people that havent had a problem with reverse yet. Its the chance you take when buying one, but at least you will be covered for 5 years on it. Here is the latest bulletin from Suzuki about this as posted on nyroc's site.

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picture of the new bearing installed on the gear and the new shaft
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