After realizing we needed to eventually get out of the creek, a quick blast on the throttle and we popped out the other side. It was truly amazing what this quad could handle. With the Jensen Heavy Duty stereo playing we sat along the creek bank chatting about where to go next. The antenna could have been a bit better, but Jensen does have an upgrade for the far out places. After a few discussions we hit the deep spot again and soon realized that attention to factory seals and thorough troubleshooting the CVT back plate would have kept us from towing the big beast out. Even though it had to be towed it did give us a chance to test our new Gorilla XT 2500 series winch, and it performed flawlessly for all 1.5 miles back to the fort. All in all, our Brute did what we wanted it to do all while staying in the price range we chose. The major lesson learned: Be sure to properly seal everything that could possibly suck in water. In the long run, it'll keep you out having fun and tackling the off-road for many hours to come.
"It was truly amazing what this quad could handle."
| + | The perfect height with plenty of power |
Need to pay closer attention to
factory-sealed CVT areas | - |
| = | A great low-buck bogging machine | |
| PARTS: | Project Deep Creek Brute Force 650i |
Xtreme Products:
888/283-0977;
www.xtreme-products.com | 2-in. lift kit, XTK750: $174.51 |
Gorilla Winch:
888/657-9997;
www.gorillawinches.com | 2500-lb XT waterproof series: $169.99 |
Kawasaki Accessories:
www.kawasaki.com | 2009 Brute Force 650i winch plate: 109.95 |
Submarine Snorkel:
800/250-7205;
www.onlyatv.com | 2009 Brute Force 650i snorkel system:
$299.99 |
High Lifter Products:
318/524-2270;
www.highlifter.com | Outlaw tires, 28x9.50-12 front: $135.00 ea.;
28x12.50-12 rear:
$143.50 ea. |
Vision Wheel:
www.visionwheel.com | Buckshot wheels, 12x7 front and 12x8 rear:
$74.95 ea. |
Big Gun Exhaust:
www.biggunexhaust.com | EVO Sport Utility full exhaust system,
12-4652: $569.95 |
Jensen Audio:
www.jensenheavyduty.com | Jensen Heavy Duty radio, JHD910: $233.95;
Jensen 3.5 speakers, JXHD35: $82.95;
Jensen ATV mount kit, JHDATVK: $89.95;
Jensen handlebar mount for Mini radio,
JHDHBMT: $49.95 |