All posts by dstech

Looking for more power!! Any Ideas?

Hey Guys,

It has been a while.

Recently, I have been wanting to know of more ways to get more power out of my 400ex. I have done some engine work, as seen in my signature, and like how well and reliable it is right now, so I don’t really want to get into boring out the block more.

I was wondering if there are any other modifications I can do to get more power. I haven’t done anything with the ignition system or cam timing (although I am running higher compression, so I don’t know if it is necessary/possible). Is there anything I have over looked that could get me a little more power?

Thanks,

Oil Change Time???

I bought an 07 kodiak earlier this year. I ONLY use it in the summer time, I dont use it at all in the winter. Should I change the oil now, before I store it for the winter, or change it in the spring before the first run of the year?

BG

The struggle is real

I want new tires to replace these stock 26". I want taller because I’m tired of getting high centered in rock gardens or crazy mud mogels. So right away I’m looking at 28"-30" (my understanding is 30" will fit stock 2015 850 SP if I trim a little). Aggressive tread but not so much that it sucks the fun out of trail ridding.

What do I ride? Well mountians, mud, muskeg, rock creeks, snow…I guess everything really but sand, not much sand. I love Alaska just thought I’d throw that out there.

I would like radials just because the tread life is so highly advertised as being better. Tread depth at least 1" There are 3 that I’ve kind of obsessively been searching.

28x10x14 Black Diamond XTRs (seen posts about poor snow performance)

28x10x14 Reptile Radials (everyone that owns them seems to love them)

30x10x14 QBT672 (I really like them but can’t find much in the way of reviews)

There really isn’t much else that fits the bill for radials. I really want the QBT672 and not sure why I’m even posting because I want to get them. Of course then I know I’m gonna break both front axles and I’m gonna need a QSC kit for the 120lbs of rubber I decided to put on my baby. Ugg…

It’s late, maybe I just need sleep.

New GC in Alaska

Greetings y’all!

I’m new here to the forum, and to ATV riding in general. I rode three wheelers as a kid, and I’ve been on a few of my buddies’ machines over the past year. Made the decision to take the plunge and I purchased a 2016 EPS Camo Grizz last month. I spent a lot of time searching this forum (and others) before making the decision to go Yamaha. I appreciate all of the great info on the site, and I’m looking forward to the time I’ll get to spend with my Grizzly.

I live in south central Alaska near some pretty spectacular riding trails, and I intend to get a lot of use out of my new machine when plowing the drive/road, and heading out hunting. Love that the Grizzlies seem to be so reliable.

Anyhow, I hope to get to know you all on the forum.

BanjoByron