Bottom end Bearing Longevity

FarmBrute · 07-01-2009, 07:36 PM

Hi Folks,
I'm new to this site, but have had my 05 BF 650 since new in 05. The question is, how long can I expect the roller bearings in this quad to last?
It is bone stock, has 6000 miles and a little more than 1000 hrs on it. (lots of slow farm usage!!!)
Thanks, Andre

Prairie Under Pressure · 07-02-2009, 05:31 AM

along time as long as you dont put it under water!!!! This is what kils these v-twins

FarmBrute · 07-02-2009, 01:50 PM

Thanks, from what I've read on here 1000 hrs is a lot of time on a motor but I guess they are all easy miles/hrs.
I had my dealer offer me what seems to me a good trade-in price to get into a new BF650 sra, but this thing still runs so good.

Reese 3 · 07-03-2009, 10:52 PM

Ever have any issues with the buss connectors getting corroded up with all that time on it?

**riverkid** · 07-04-2009, 09:59 AM

Just keep your oil clean and valves adjusted. It should last for a long time. Im sure there will be lots of other things worn out before your engine is.

**CatsJ35** · 07-05-2009, 09:25 AM

those may not be all true hrs on the machine if I remember the Hourmeter will tally up time as long as the key is on so if it sits with the key on for a day it counts it as running also. There was a power company in Kansas that had on 02 with 25,000 miles on it and no problems ever with the motor monthly service with oil and filter change and air cleaner service.

FarmBrute · 07-05-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Reese 3

Ever have any issues with the buss connectors getting corroded up with all that time on it?

No major electrical problems to speak of. I had the quad pop the fan breaker on a woods ride towing someone out of the trail, but it hasn't done this since then. From what I've read on this site those breakers are not the most reliable things.

I have replaced some seals on the quad, but sofar its the best bike I've ever owned!!

FarmBrute · 07-05-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CatsJ35

those may not be all true hrs on the machine if I remember the Hourmeter will tally up time as long as the key is on so if it sits with the key on for a day it counts it as running also. There was a power company in Kansas that had on 02 with 25,000 miles on it and no problems ever with the motor monthly service with oil and filter change and air cleaner service.

I'm pretty sure they are all true hrs on the machine, lots of fertilizer spreading, spraying, etc. all I do is change fluids in a timely fashion and make sure the air filter is clean.
My dad rides Search and Rescue for the county we live in and he sweares by these machines (07 BF 650 SRA) He says there is lots of guys with nicer bikes = more money, but he has no problems keeping up with them.

montyh · 07-05-2009, 03:53 PM

i ride 90% of the time in low range on trails that limit speed to 4 or 5 mph, and my average speed is 8 mph. 1600 miles and 200 hours.

that one has an average of 6mph.

Reese 3 · 07-07-2009, 08:28 PM

Maintain and drive that sucker till it croaks!!!

07-01-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
FarmBrute Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 11 (0)	Bottom end Bearing Longevity Hi Folks, I'm new to this site, but have had my 05 BF 650 since new in 05. The question is, how long can I expect the roller bearings in this quad to last? It is bone stock, has 6000 miles and a little more than 1000 hrs on it. (lots of slow farm usage!!!) Thanks, Andre

07-02-2009, 05:31 AM	#2
Prairie Under Pressure Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Ga Posts: 338 (0)	along time as long as you dont put it under water!!!! This is what kils these v-twins __________________ 2007 Cadilliac Escalade ESV 403 hp 6 speed trans 2003 Dodge Hemi Ram 4x4 Quad cab 1996 Dodge Cummins turbo Diesel 280HP 680TQ 2004 Prairie 700 SOLD Polaris dont have swing arm problems!!!! 2001 Polaris 500 HO 2003 Honda 250EX 2002 Raptor 80

07-03-2009, 10:52 PM	#4
Reese 3 Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington Illinois Posts: 14 (0)	Old brute Ever have any issues with the buss connectors getting corroded up with all that time on it?

07-04-2009, 09:59 AM	#5
riverkid Premium Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 675 (0)	Just keep your oil clean and valves adjusted. It should last for a long time. Im sure there will be lots of other things worn out before your engine is. __________________ Green 2004 Vforce 2002 650 Prairie

07-05-2009, 09:25 AM	#6
CatsJ35 Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tug Hill, NY Posts: 164 (0)	those may not be all true hrs on the machine if I remember the Hourmeter will tally up time as long as the key is on so if it sits with the key on for a day it counts it as running also. There was a power company in Kansas that had on 02 with 25,000 miles on it and no problems ever with the motor monthly service with oil and filter change and air cleaner service. __________________ 2003 CP P665 w/Stage 2's, VFJ Primary Clutching, VDI on ITP type 5 with 25 Dirt Devils II's (R.I.P.765 will live again?) 2002 P650 Stock Trail Cruiser with 25" Mudlites 2002 P650 Project have P700 motor looking to BBK

07-02-2009, 01:50 PM	#3
FarmBrute Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 11 (0)	Thanks, from what I've read on here 1000 hrs is a lot of time on a motor but I guess they are all easy miles/hrs. I had my dealer offer me what seems to me a good trade-in price to get into a new BF650 sra, but this thing still runs so good.

07-05-2009, 10:39 AM	#7
FarmBrute Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 11 (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Reese 3 Ever have any issues with the buss connectors getting corroded up with all that time on it? No major electrical problems to speak of. I had the quad pop the fan breaker on a woods ride towing someone out of the trail, but it hasn't done this since then. From what I've read on this site those breakers are not the most reliable things. I have replaced some seals on the quad, but sofar its the best bike I've ever owned!!

07-05-2009, 10:44 AM	#8
FarmBrute Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 11 (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by CatsJ35 those may not be all true hrs on the machine if I remember the Hourmeter will tally up time as long as the key is on so if it sits with the key on for a day it counts it as running also. There was a power company in Kansas that had on 02 with 25,000 miles on it and no problems ever with the motor monthly service with oil and filter change and air cleaner service. I'm pretty sure they are all true hrs on the machine, lots of fertilizer spreading, spraying, etc. all I do is change fluids in a timely fashion and make sure the air filter is clean. My dad rides Search and Rescue for the county we live in and he sweares by these machines (07 BF 650 SRA) He says there is lots of guys with nicer bikes = more money, but he has no problems keeping up with them.

07-05-2009, 03:53 PM	#9
montyh Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Livingston,MT Posts: 272 (0)	i ride 90% of the time in low range on trails that limit speed to 4 or 5 mph, and my average speed is 8 mph. 1600 miles and 200 hours. that one has an average of 6mph. __________________ '06 Brute 650i camo, 27" Bighorns on beadlocks, brush guard, rack extentions, Warn 4.0, Teryx gear set, Tamarak trunk, Ram gps mount, hot grips, temp gauge, pink/black, V-Force cover, PIAA atv lights, ASR X-Series tie rods, Elkas, street legal. '99 Harley fatboy, S&S E, Hooker 2into1, Corbin, Iron bags, bananna boards, oil cooler, blahblah... (my other V twin)

07-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#10
Reese 3 Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington Illinois Posts: 14 (0)	Old Brute Maintain and drive that sucker till it croaks!!! __________________ 05 Brute Diamond g tie rods, dynatek, HMF, VForce John clutch. lots of hours and miles

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