Hello everyone, I am new to the world of UTV's, and I am seriously considering picking up a new 860i around the beginning of next year. Only thing that keeps me from committing is the constant barrage of clutch issues. I know things will break eventually, but I do not want something that is going to spend more time at the shop than in the woods.
My primary use will be south eastern US forest trails and some hunting club roads. I am torn between the new Wolverine and the 860, I lean toward the Yami for the name and reliability, but the 700cc single cylinder is a bit outdated and boring. I like the v-twin sound and torque of the 860, and the looks and color scheme are pretty sharp as well, and the price isn't too much more that the Yamaha.
I will admit, I do have a close family member that works in the shop at our local JD store, and he confirmed the 825 was notorious for primary and secondary clutch issues, but does not remember seeing too many 850's in the shop. I am curious if the design has been actually fixed and remedied or will the same issues come up again.
My local store has an 860 on order and should arrive in a week or so for one the employees there, and I am hoping to go have a look and possibly take it for a spin. What I am looking for in the mean time is any and all feedback concerning major issues with the later 850 and 860.
BTW, I LOVE the sound of the Aprilia twin even with the stock muffler.
Cheers
My primary use will be south eastern US forest trails and some hunting club roads. I am torn between the new Wolverine and the 860, I lean toward the Yami for the name and reliability, but the 700cc single cylinder is a bit outdated and boring. I like the v-twin sound and torque of the 860, and the looks and color scheme are pretty sharp as well, and the price isn't too much more that the Yamaha.
I will admit, I do have a close family member that works in the shop at our local JD store, and he confirmed the 825 was notorious for primary and secondary clutch issues, but does not remember seeing too many 850's in the shop. I am curious if the design has been actually fixed and remedied or will the same issues come up again.
My local store has an 860 on order and should arrive in a week or so for one the employees there, and I am hoping to go have a look and possibly take it for a spin. What I am looking for in the mean time is any and all feedback concerning major issues with the later 850 and 860.
BTW, I LOVE the sound of the Aprilia twin even with the stock muffler.
Cheers