How My Brute evolved...LOL

The Brute has it's fair share of quirks and bugs... don't get me wrong.

When I first got it I had MAJOR electrical problems... I mean: Turn the key off and the display stayed on, splash in 6" of water and the neutral/reverse lights would come on while going forward, bike would cut out when going through (what I consider to be panzy-ass) mud holes.

I had a laundry list of problems from the start and almost considered taking it back... thank goodness I decided to get dirty and fix it...LOL

I started with taking all the plastic off the machine and spending an entire day taking plugs apart and filling them with di-electric grease to seal them from water invasion (including both spark plugs)... Then I bought the Diamond G products DG5 performance module, which helped eliminate the cutting out in deep water and some of the low speed miss. I had Kawi do the recalls for the carb jets/needles and A-arm bolts... then I went to work. I installed the Bayou snorkel kit for the intake, belt intake, belt exhaust.... custom snorkeled my carb vents... and custom built my own exhaust snorkel.

I purchased the Perfex lift largely due to price and ease of installation (not to mention it's adjustable... a claim no other lift on the market can make) and slapped on the 28" mudzillas. I was still having some minor problems with water in the airbox even after the snorkel and discovered the "silly string" gasket for the airbox lid was the culprit... I decided to use rope caulk and make my own gasket (you have to replace it each time... but one package will last forever!)

There is a tie-rod-end recall out currently on most Brute Force 750 models... I'm holding off and will buy (or have custom made) some beefier ones that meet my own standards.

I fought Kawi and made them give me the glove box (that most people don't even know the Brute is supposed to have under the right rear fender)... once installed, I decided it sucked... and made my own. Then installed some additional forward facing lights, a back up light, an auxilliary cooling fan, Warn winch, and a few other trick things of my own design (among them a Q-beam spotlight in a custom directable mount on the front rack, and a bucket holder w/5gallon insulated bucket cooler full of beer)

Each individual wants their bike to be unique and specific to their wants/needs.... I've customized mine to suit me... IMO the Brute is a good choice.

Ride Safe,

Chuck

Sounds like you've done some good stuff to your bike Chuck. I'd like to see that sucker some day.

It's still nothin compared to Scribner's.... looks like a midget next to his. LOL

Well mine started with a regular lift and 29's...I rode with a friend of mine that had the gorilla kit..well he went more places than i did so thats how mine started.I had the bike for 2 months and sent it off to southern La for a custom kit.I got the bike back and have been going at it ever since.I currently have a little over 25in of ground clearance with dual shocks on each corner.I have a full floating steering system,Muzzy complete exhaust,Highlifter ICM Pak,custom built EPI clutch kit,Bayou Snorkels,Dyno Jet kit,drilled carbs,kevlar belt,29's on type 7 black wheels,edl's on type 6 wheels,radiator is on the front rack,.The next thing on the list is a full stroker motor.I know there is more that is done to the bike but i cant remember all of it now.

lmao... TOLD Y'ALL

Oh yeah...the bike has only 400 miles on it to date.I will get some new pics of the bike now...you wont even think its the same bike

yeah, mine only has 299 miles on it currently... sad for what all it's been through and how it looks...LOL

Yeah Scribner's bike is awesome we ride alot to gather.His big bike has made me order a Gorilla Lift for my bike so that i can get some more ground clearence.

Did Gauge build you lift scribner??

Yes Gauge done alot of it.

We have ridden with Gauge several times!!

Just cut the tip of my exhaust snorkel off and put a Tractor popper on... looks cool as heck and will keep the rain out.

Got sick and tired of putting a can over it every time it rained.

Just one more step in the evolution...LOL

Ride Safe,

Chuck

You guys are hardcore Kawi BF fans. Maybe you guys may be able to help me out.
I own a Brute Force 750 - 06 w/ High compression pistons, stage 1 cams, headers, pipe,jet kit, K&N, chip, clutch kit and bayou snorkel system. Rims and tires, bla bla bla. Loades of snap.

I blew my heads and lost coolant. Crack travels into collant passage. The bike generates an enormous amount of heat and I need some suggestions on how to upgrade my coolant system. I did check the coolant system, and it works just fine, but heat cracked my heads (what else would).

Cheers,
Frank

Check into the radiator that Highlifter sells.It has more rows and disapates heat alot faster than stock.I put one on my grizz and it helped alot

Agreed, basically the same info I sent you in a p.m.

Good luck

Ride Safe,

Chuck

Well after this week my brute will have Evolved even more.I will get some pics of it up when it is completed.

You sure you can fit that thing within the camera lens, might have to use wide angle and tilt the camera.....

Got my HL radiator. Man there are alot of bugs in the Brute force. When she's running, I can't picture riding anything else.
Few buddies have Griz's. I always blow the doors off them pull away in a wheelie. Got to wear ear plug though.

Hopefully that radiator takes care of the overheating problem.

Has anyone heard of Edlebrok making twin carbs for the Brute Force 750?

There's nothing wrong with the carbs on the BF, you have to learn how to jet.

I'm still on the original jets. If you need more power than they provide... you just need to seek counseling or a small-block V-8.

Mine had to have a lil T.L.C. tonight... after the last trip (and the 5ft. deep water hole I went through) the front diff was full of milk, the air filter needed some attention, and it was FILTHY!

sounds like you had some good riding, haven't had time get out but the itch is getting harder to scratch.

I havent seen or heard of anything but it wouldnt surprise me if they or somebody did.There are more and more parts being built for these bikes everyday.

There is actually quit a bit you can do with the stock carbs.On my other brute there was quit a bit of work done on them,made quit a difference also.The worst thing is getting your jetting back right after all of it is done