Using our Yamaha Kodiak 450 4×4 (possibly 2003-2007 model, bought 2nd or 3rd hand, it’s blue!) this evening I had a problem. I think it’s an electrical issue. When I put the bike into reverse to hitch up a trailer, the engine did a lot of huffing/stuttering but basically put no power down and went nowhere.
I switched the machine off, and the panel failed to light back up when I tried to restart. I sprayed some WD40 substitute into the fuse/connections area under the seat and the machine started for me again. The problem re-occurred before I’d finished my task.
I noticed also that the speed on the display was messed up, it could read 10kmph or 46kmph while not or barely moving, basically it was all over the place. I switched the headlights OFF and that seemed to settle the problem.
A short while later I engaged the 4wd, lights off, and the display went haywire again.
I’d like to fix this myself if possible, I’ve no experience doing so but with a bit of guidance and possibly some reading/video material I’ll manage it.
Using our Yamaha Kodiak 450 4×4 (possibly 2003-2007 model, bought 2nd or 3rd hand, it’s blue!) this evening I had a problem. I think it’s an electrical issue. When I put the bike into reverse to hitch up a trailer, the engine did a lot of huffing/stuttering but basically put no power down and went nowhere.
I switched the machine off, and the panel failed to light back up when I tried to restart. I sprayed some WD40 substitute into the fuse/connections area under the seat and the machine started for me again. The problem re-occurred before I’d finished my task.
I noticed also that the speed on the display was messed up, it could read 10kmph or 46kmph while not or barely moving, basically it was all over the place. I switched the headlights OFF and that seemed to settle the problem.
A short while later I engaged the 4wd, lights off, and the display went haywire again.
I’d like to fix this myself if possible, I’ve no experience doing so but with a bit of guidance and possibly some reading/video material I’ll manage it.
