All posts by dstech

Rear Brake Caliper Rebuild

I had my brakes heat up and lost all brakes so I decided to rebuild my calipers with new seals. Got the front done no problem but I’m not completely sure how to remove pistons from rear brake caliper. I have read you can use air and or grease but have not seen any input on my type of caliper with 2 pistons. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Here is a picture of the brake caliper I have.

2016 Kodiak reports

Thinking of getting a 2016 Kodiak Camo with ESP for my Queen. No diff lock isn’t a big deal.

The dealer is offering $8000.00 OTD
Plus $2800-3000 for the Queens 2011 450 Griz on trade.
The 450 has 13000+ miles on it. Needs a few repairs maybe $100-125. Front brakes and rear a-arm bushings.

I rode one recently. I like the 2013 frame size because of the tight areas we ride. I have plenty of 18-20 gr roller weights and 2ndy springs around to convert it to a trail machine.

I feel that I know the machine fairly well but not owning one or knowing anyone who owns one leaves a little mystery.

2016 Kodi owners…what are your likes and dislike?

Thanks!

Plastics fitment ?

Just got the grizz home last night . I noticed the battery compartment cover does not like to stay tight to what used to be the gas tank. There is a molded groove in the body panel that holds it tight to what used to be the gas tank. I can press down on the cover and set it in place ,ride a little bit and it pops loose , obviosly it doesn,t hurt any thing just wondering if this common ?

660 carb sticky float?

So we’re leaving later today for a weekend trip and I thought my wheeler was running good until I went to move my wheeler and when I go wide open throttle she bog’s down but I can feather the throttle no problem and if I slowly increase it opens up. Wondering if this is a float sticking or if the carb is just gummed up still.

New member trying to decide wich Sporstman to buy

Hey I’m new here I been riding trails for a few years. I ride a little duel sport motorcycle a Yamaha TW200 (it’s more like a two wheeled ATV then a dirt bike). I LOVE the goofy machine and have no intentions of replacing it. BUT last year I picked the wife up a used cheap beater quad that I fixed up for her to try and see if she would enjoy joining me on my off road trips.

Well turns out she loves it BUT hates the shifting gears and that old Suzuki is a bit finicky at times. So we are in the market for a new ATV for her that’s auto simple to use, comfy, reliable and fun. Power really is not a concern as she’s only ever riding with me on my TW and we take it slow. Don’t really see mud mostly sand and rock trails. Likly may use it for plowing our two car driveway but even the 2wd 250 could pull that off most days.

She loves the comfort and style of the Polaris sportsman 570 we looked at in the dealer the other day. But I’m torn on getting her that or a 2016 450 HO

The 450 may run cooler being a lower tune and the 13 hp difference is not an issue for our use. BUT being a one year model has me wondering.

We are also limited by tow vehicle. As I have a Toyota Tacoma and a 4′ by 7′ trailer (bike goes in truck ATV in trailer). Trailer measures exactly 49" wide and 85" long). Is the 450 any physically smaller than the 570?

Thanx for any help you can offer.