2004 Arctic Cat 650 Auto - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

BAMABUCKHUNTER · 10-09-2006, 09:24 AM

I have found one that a guy has got for a steal. I'm normally a Honda guy but for the price i think i may buy it. But my question is, Does any of you have this ATV? Whats your thoughts about it? I've never owned an Arctic Cat before, just honda and yamaha. If anyone has any input on the ATV, i sure would appreciate it.

bnjeep · 10-09-2006, 12:17 PM

From everything that I have seen and heard they are a strong bike but very poorly put together. I know a guy that has one, he turns 29's pretty easy but he doesn't play hard on it so it has stayed together pretty well, his son's on the other hand has been in the shop more than he has ridden it, and he does not ride any harder than I do

BAMABUCKHUNTER · 10-09-2006, 02:08 PM

Well i don't really ride hard anymore. The guy has it for sale for $2500 and i didn't think that was too bad of a price, even if i didn't wanna keep i could probaly make a lil money on it. But with hunting season opening up this weekend i'll probaly use it for a lil while. How fast do they run?

screg · 10-09-2006, 07:06 PM

They have the same v twin motor as the Brute fore 650 or the old Prarie 650. So it should have alot of power.

Truegrit · 10-09-2006, 07:33 PM

I would check the VIN, to see if its a "little warm". Just to protect yourself, because that is a REAL good price.

450dave · 10-09-2006, 09:26 PM

i rode a prarie 650 when they were frist out and wow , i couldnt belive this big 4x4 work bike beat my old scrambler 400 to stroke .. 650 is a good motor

rockclimber · 10-09-2006, 09:50 PM

My 2 cents make sure it's not warm buy it use it for your hunting season and then sell it up here in canada they spent more time in the shop than on trails.just what i saw at the dealer, was getting my sled fixed and i was at the dealers 2 times 5 bikes came in only a couple of months old. Mechanic told me they are junk, they make alot of money off them.

BAMABUCKHUNTER · 10-10-2006, 01:33 PM

Its not hot, my fiance's dad works with him and he said the only reason he is selling is because his daughter rides it all the time. Her grades have dropped in school b/c all she wants to do is ride. So this why he is selling.

ForeWOMAN450 · 10-10-2006, 03:11 PM

Two of my friends have them. The headlights fell off one of em' first time out. BUT, these guys ride hard. They've been in the shop a LOT. They are just now a year old and one just got the motor rebuilt. I think the riding it for hunting season then selling idea is the best one.

Yooperforeman · 10-11-2006, 07:39 AM

My bro-in-law has an Arctic Cat 500 auto. and it is the biggest piece of junk I've seen.It has had the engine o/hauled, 4 belts, primary clutch,starter,battery,all in less than 1,000 miles.

10-09-2006, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
BAMABUCKHUNTER Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: RED BAY,AL Posts: 26	2004 Arctic Cat 650 Auto I have found one that a guy has got for a steal. I'm normally a Honda guy but for the price i think i may buy it. But my question is, Does any of you have this ATV? Whats your thoughts about it? I've never owned an Arctic Cat before, just honda and yamaha. If anyone has any input on the ATV, i sure would appreciate it. __________________ 2003 HONDA 400EX MINT FOR SALE

10-09-2006, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
bnjeep Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 1,739	From everything that I have seen and heard they are a strong bike but very poorly put together. I know a guy that has one, he turns 29's pretty easy but he doesn't play hard on it so it has stayed together pretty well, his son's on the other hand has been in the shop more than he has ridden it, and he does not ride any harder than I do __________________ 05 500 Foreman 27's DGL snorkeld (OLD) 04 450 Foreman 29.5's, GR, Rubicon Shocks, Snorkled, Clutch Kit, Tractor Muffler (NEW) [l_,[____], l---L -[]lllll[]- ()_) ()_)---)_) MEMBER # 67 I HATE IT WHEN MY BELT GETS WET, USUALLY MY NUTS DO TOO!!!

10-09-2006, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
BAMABUCKHUNTER Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: RED BAY,AL Posts: 26	Well i don't really ride hard anymore. The guy has it for sale for $2500 and i didn't think that was too bad of a price, even if i didn't wanna keep i could probaly make a lil money on it. But with hunting season opening up this weekend i'll probaly use it for a lil while. How fast do they run? __________________ 2003 HONDA 400EX MINT FOR SALE

10-09-2006, 07:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
screg Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 859	They have the same v twin motor as the Brute fore 650 or the old Prarie 650. So it should have alot of power. __________________ 08 Grizz 700 FI Power steering Bigger cooler 07 Grizz 700 FI Power steering Bigger cooler Rancher 350ES 4x4 Lets ride!!! to the next beer break:-)

10-09-2006, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Truegrit Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 3,444	I would check the VIN, to see if its a "little warm". Just to protect yourself, because that is a REAL good price. __________________ 2005 Honda Foreman 500 ES The kitchen sink is on backorder...

10-09-2006, 09:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
450dave Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 64	650 i rode a prarie 650 when they were frist out and wow , i couldnt belive this big 4x4 work bike beat my old scrambler 400 to stroke .. 650 is a good motor

10-09-2006, 09:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
rockclimber Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 265	My 2 cents make sure it's not warm buy it use it for your hunting season and then sell it up here in canada they spent more time in the shop than on trails.just what i saw at the dealer, was getting my sled fixed and i was at the dealers 2 times 5 bikes came in only a couple of months old. Mechanic told me they are junk, they make alot of money off them.

10-10-2006, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
BAMABUCKHUNTER Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: RED BAY,AL Posts: 26	Its not hot, my fiance's dad works with him and he said the only reason he is selling is because his daughter rides it all the time. Her grades have dropped in school b/c all she wants to do is ride. So this why he is selling. __________________ 2003 HONDA 400EX MINT FOR SALE

10-10-2006, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
ForeWOMAN450 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ormond Beach, FL Posts: 1,215	Two of my friends have them. The headlights fell off one of em' first time out. BUT, these guys ride hard. They've been in the shop a LOT. They are just now a year old and one just got the motor rebuilt. I think the riding it for hunting season then selling idea is the best one. __________________ 04 Foreman 450 ES (looking for a home) Lifted 27" Laws Warn Winch Snorkled 03 Polaris 700 (almost a "rat bike") no lift 27" Outlaws

10-11-2006, 07:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Yooperforeman Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.P. of MI. Posts: 1,397	My bro-in-law has an Arctic Cat 500 auto. and it is the biggest piece of junk I've seen.It has had the engine o/hauled, 4 belts, primary clutch,starter,battery,all in less than 1,000 miles.

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