Category Archives: Yamaha Kodiak Discussion

Starting issue

I have a 97 Kodiak 400. I was in the middle of plowing today and I went to start up my Kodiak and the natural light didn’t come on. I checked and the headlights didn’t come on with the key on. I tried to start it but it didn’t start. I got it started by crossing the starter solenoid wires. When running the reverse light is always on. What would cause this to happen? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Starting issue

I have a 97 Kodiak 400. I was in the middle of plowing today and I went to start up my Kodiak and the natural light didn’t come on. I checked and the headlights didn’t come on with the key on. I tried to start it but it didn’t start. I got it started by crossing the starter solenoid wires. When running the reverse light is always on. What would cause this to happen? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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New Tire Question

Does anyone have any first hand knowledge about Interco Swamp Lite 26×9-12 and 26×10-12 ATV Tires? I want to run these on my 2016 Kodiak 700 in place of the 25 inch Maxis stock tires. I don’t think clearance will be a issue, but I will be putting on a 2 inch lift at the same time, also 1 inch wheel spacers. Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
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New Tire Question

Does anyone have any first hand knowledge about Interco Swamp Lite 26×9-12 and 26×10-12 ATV Tires? I want to run these on my 2016 Kodiak 700 in place of the 25 inch Maxis stock tires. I don’t think clearance will be a issue, but I will be putting on a 2 inch lift at the same time, also 1 inch wheel spacers. Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
:getrdone:

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New Tire Question

Does anyone have any first hand knowledge about Interco Swamp Lite 26×9-12 and 26×10-12 ATV Tires? I want to run these on my 2016 Kodiak 700 in place of the 25 inch Maxis stock tires. I don’t think clearance will be a issue, but I will be putting on a 2 inch lift at the same time, also 1 inch wheel spacers. Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
:getrdone:

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Kodiak 450 hard to spin motor

Hi everyone need help with a 04 Kodiak 450 I picked it up for $30 and did some trading to get all the parts I needed but its hard to spin the motor the starter really just clicks replaced it twice haven’t changed the starter yet battery working on all the other wheelers I have and tried 2 other battery’s same thing I took the plug out and it spins free kinda hard still but it spins check the valves and adjusted them twice checked timmi check timing looks off by one tooth I don’t know what the issue is kind of lost has anyone else had this problem

Kodiak 450 hard to spin motor

Hi everyone need help with a 04 Kodiak 450 I picked it up for $30 and did some trading to get all the parts I needed but its hard to spin the motor the starter really just clicks replaced it twice haven’t changed the starter yet battery working on all the other wheelers I have and tried 2 other battery’s same thing I took the plug out and it spins free kinda hard still but it spins check the valves and adjusted them twice checked timmi check timing looks off by one tooth I don’t know what the issue is kind of lost has anyone else had this problem

Kodiak 450 hard to spin motor

Hi everyone need help with a 04 Kodiak 450 I picked it up for $30 and did some trading to get all the parts I needed but its hard to spin the motor the starter really just clicks replaced it twice haven’t changed the starter yet battery working on all the other wheelers I have and tried 2 other battery’s same thing I took the plug out and it spins free kinda hard still but it spins check the valves and adjusted them twice checked timmi check timing looks off by one tooth I don’t know what the issue is kind of lost has anyone else had this problem

Best place to wire winch?

Hello,
I will be taking delivery of a 2016 Kodiak SE Friday as well as a warn 2000 winch and moose county 60" snow plow. I plan on installing these friday evening. Can anyone give me some insight on the best place to splice in for the winch power? Will I need to remove any plastic to access wiring? Installing the other accessories doesn’t look too bad. I am just worried about the wiring portion of the install.
Thanks
Jon