Category Archives: Grizzly Talk

Yamaha USA and Japan

Hello, i was searching internet and found that there is grizzlys made in Japan and there is made in USA. So maybe any of you knows what are differences and is there any differences in reliability and overall power?

Diff Fluid change

Hi ALL,
Changing the front and rear fluids today. The front drain plug didnt have a brass washer on it(original fluid) but the fill plug had the crush washer. I have new washers for all the front and rear plugs. Do I put one on the front drain or not? Also got the 80-90 GL4 oil, but does it require a friction modifier to be added?
Didnt remember reading so. Just want to make sure. Getting old suks!! Thanks!!!!! Ron

Diff Fluid change

Hi ALL,
Changing the front and rear fluids today. The front drain plug didnt have a brass washer on it(original fluid) but the fill plug had the crush washer. I have new washers for all the front and rear plugs. Do I put one on the front drain or not? Also got the 80-90 GL4 oil, but does it require a friction modifier to be added?
Didnt remember reading so. Just want to make sure. Getting old suks!! Thanks!!!!! Ron

Some Ideas?

So I should be getting my Grizzly 350 next week and want some ideas on some things that I should do to it / get for it. It has a winch on it as well. I want to use it for plowing, yard work etc. and just want to know what kind of accessories / attachments you guys have and how well they work out for you. I live in CT so I’m wondering if some of the stores are getting rid of their plow inventories and maybe I can score a good deal on one.

Thanks!

Most common problems

Hello everyone 😉
Today i was reading forums and thought about one thing. I heard that Yamaha is bulletproof ;p but im still interested about probems you guys had with grizzlys. So here you can tell us what problems you had with your grizzly or what are common problems with 2007-2015 grizzlys 550/700 that you expierienced.
Thanks for your attention have a good time 🙂

Most common problems

Hello everyone 😉
Today i was reading forums and thought about one thing. I heard that Yamaha is bulletproof ;p but im still interested about probems you guys had with grizzlys. So here you can tell us what problems you had with your grizzly or what are common problems with 2007-2015 grizzlys 550/700 that you expierienced.
Thanks for your attention have a good time 🙂

Anyone sell passenger grab handles for gas tank?

I want to take my little man out around the property with me, but he’s 4 and can’t reach the grab handles on the rear seat. ( Kimpex)
So, what I’m looking for is a supplier or ideas from here so he can sit in front of me and use a handle mounted to/around the gas tank area. I was thinking of a secure webbing with foam handles or gas tank bags that were secured at bottom and had integrated handles……… Show me what you got GC!!!
No I’m not going 60 MPH not even 30 with him, just want something safer than him between my arms. Yes he has his own helmet!!
Cheers Rkcrwlr

How bad is swamping your bike?

Ok … so I have been having a whole lot of bad luck with my snorkel kit.. so I am curious about how bad water is to the engine..

I will explain what I have done..

First time, I swamped the bike, it was in a lake, no snorkels… stalled in the water… towed it back and changed the oil 9 times…

Second time, with new snorkel kit, it stalled , but not really under water when it stalled, just lost power then conked.
Was able to start it up after a few tries
didn’t want to stay running, but I was able to drive it back to my place. about 200 feet away.. Did 6 oil changes immediately.

Third time, she only stuttered a bit but had no power loss while actually in the water, drove around in another circle and it stuttered a bit more. checked and milky oil. Towed it back and did 7 oil changes right away..

so… that being said.. how bad was this for the engine..
no problem starting the bike afterwards.

I want to test it again, but I am just afraid that I am doing more damage to the engine…
its a 2011 with abour 3500 KMS on it..

2008 service manual anyone?

Hello, I’m asking if anyone can help me get a service manual for my new to me ATV?

the owner slip says its a YFM450FWAN but I only know it as a Kodiak 450 2008.

Again if anyone can help that would be amazing as I’m trying to fix what is wrong with it when I got it!

Thank you