So what you are saying is every snowmobile made has a piece of junk, unadjustable tranny--you are right those damn belt drives suck!!!! As far as the Hondamatic is concerned--it may be a good tranny, but the Kawasaki Prairie laughs at when it passes it with its shitty belt drive . Kawasaki broke the mold when they built the V-Force, and I was real skeptical of the bike at first. After I rode one, I was a believer and had to buy one. Some people are so closed minded it makes me laugh. Look past what is in your stable--there might just be a better quad out there.
I agree with you i was skeptical at first but my girlfriend doesnt like using a clutch so i had he get the 700 and i was really suprised when i rode it, i actually like riding it. but there is no comparison with the shee too many differences. i would rather ride the 700 over my raptor in some situations.