great video! my husband just ordered us 2 yesterday, looking forward to having this around to help me around the barn and property, as well as having fun on the mountain trails!

@hoofgirl31

2 жыл бұрын

Just updating, we went for our first real ride last weekend since we finally have both and this machine is AMAZING. I'm a total novice and this thing was so easy to maneuver, rocks, logs, water, straddling a pretty deep washout on a good incline/decline... it really took care of me the whole time. Super fun!

Nice vid.... I have a polaris 500 ho that's a towing, log dragging dozer! I built a trailer specifically to pull behind it through woods, etc. It's twice the size as the one in the video and I fill it with firewood and tow it with no problem. Hills greatly effect ANY machine towing ANY trailer off road. The polaris is more a "utility " vehicle but does well on trails, although not as nimble as other makes.

I have a 1999 Grizzly 600. She is still running strong in 2022.

we have a 2016 grizz se we totally luv it use for hunting work and play does it all bought it brand new an is pampered

Great job on the video thank you 😊

i have a 22 SE it felt really stiff when new, now i got some miles on it, its getting really fast and really smooth, great machines

@PatTheBaker855

Жыл бұрын

I just bought the same machine you did 1 week ago today. It's got 6 hrs and 100 miles on it so far. Still breaking it in so I'm only doing 50% throttle for the most part. Can't wait till she's broke in. I definitely wanna get on it when I'm on the trails.

Thanks this was helpful

Great review! If I can convince my wife, I will be getting one of these soon.

Really enjoy your videos. Editing skills are great as well. Been following you since the kodiak 450 days.

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

great review this is the bike to buy in my opinion it does pretty much everything, I had the old 600 it was a beast in its own class until the bigger engines and bikes came out, great job again yamaha

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, this is a great all-around ATV

Haha loved the 12 point simulation.

Great info 👍

Wheel base looks nice and short for quick maneuvering. Suzuki's is 1.5 inch longer but that only 1%

Nice. Im bush hogging 27acres with a offset flail mower behind a 850 4x4 atv

este tipo de video es unico , felicitaciones . le das el uso para lo que hacen estas maquinas

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

gracias amigo, agradezco el comentario.

Thanks for the video! There aren't too many videos actually showing the Grizzly towing or pulling something. The Ultramatic CVT transmission with it's engine braking must be so nice going down steep hills with a heavy load. That trailer looks to be well designed for rough terrain and the dump feature must be handy. Do you ever carry a chain saw, and if so how are you carrying it?

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment! Yeah the ultramatic CVT really is something else, I love it. I do in fact carry a couple saws and already have a video planned out, spoiler alert. I hope to get that video done in the next month or so.

@447Film

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love that 686 too!

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

@@447Film got the saw video recorded, just have to edit it

@447Film

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThomperBeThompin right on!

Did they fix the air box issue letting dirt by the filter any input would be greatly appreciated and have you noticed it running hot thanks

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

I cannot confirm concretely whether they fixed it entirely, but I've heard there are improvements. If I'm not mistaken my air filter came with some rim Grease to help make a better seal. It still has the AIS issue though and mine backfires if I chop the throttle and don't roll off.

When they come out with a PTO, then I'll be buying!

@exploringtheoutdoors9476

2 жыл бұрын

I owned one one time with a pto I had a brush hog and everything I wish I still had it

@Icutmetal

6 ай бұрын

They had one years ago…it didn’t last very long.

Color scheme is badass

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! Definitely a love it or hate it color.

I’ve been watching some Yamaha vids and a few folks advised that the Kodak has more low end torque for work/utility and that it’s tuned to low MPH use. Overall, I think they are advising it’s a better work rig than the Grizzly especially when it comes to long term maintenance. I know nothing about quads but I recently purchased 5 acres with lots of slope and I want to buy a tow behind brush cutter for blackberry mowing. Any advice? Thx for the great vid!

@jameshogg601

Жыл бұрын

Kodiak will be all you need a very capable machine.

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply, I agree with @jameshogg601, the Kodiak is more than enough! The clutching on the Kodiaks is tuned for better utility work. Meaning, it has lighter weights so it will take off at a lower RPM and be smoother for hauling and towing. Same engine too. I would only consider the grizzly if you intend on also doing some spirited trail riding, but then, the Kodiak will still do well at that too.

The we have had a kodiak 700 on demo and in every way it is superior to our 570 outlander. Steers better, far more manoeuvrable in tight spaces and easier to back a trailer. Just as comfortable as the canam. More stable and certainly more engaging. Quieter and Considerably better on fuel.

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Those Kodiak are great machines too.

What is better at utility and trail riding the grizzly 700 or the grizzly eps xt-r

@ThomperBeThompin

11 ай бұрын

Depends on the trail. I vote regular grizzly

Great video. Where did u get ur skid plates color Match?

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

Just some simple spray paint!

@johnhammond19921

2 жыл бұрын

Okay great set up and video! I

If those tires are 6 ply radials, wouldn’t they get better traction at about 2 psi or less?

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

For sure

@wannabejeeper

Жыл бұрын

You're risking popping a bead that low.

i have owned 2 grizzly s since 2002. they are all around quads imo.

Try three and a half PSI. You'll have less bouncing on the machine when going over hard ground

I have a 700 and I really like the machine but towing and dragging if you have any type of hills does not work so well.

@stoweman34

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about buying a Kodiak 700 for doing chores on my sloped property…you don’t think these similar quads are the right machine for slope? Any other suggestions? I know nothing about quads.

@waynejohnson9855

Жыл бұрын

@@stoweman34 not if you need to pull much weight I had a 5x8 utility trailer and with a1/3 of a cord of wood I couldn’t make small hills but that weight is 3 times more than my atv without weight they will climb steep hills easily and maybe with a smaller trailer they would pull 1/3 of what I was. No atv of any brand would be good for what I tried.

@stoweman34

Жыл бұрын

@@waynejohnson9855 thanks for the info. I want to pull a brush mower on some steep terrain.

Where is the skid plates from

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

These are from Ricochet Off Road. Good stuff, but expensive.

What is the max it can tow?

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

It's 600kg or a little over 1,300 lbs. Pretty decent for an ATV.

@hotrodhunk7389

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThomperBeThompindecent

What's your take a year later.

@ThomperBeThompin

9 ай бұрын

Still perfect with basic maintenance. I'm really happy with this quad, especially for the dense east coast forests.

@cajunoneforchrist4545

9 ай бұрын

@@ThomperBeThompin Cool

Believe it or not you’d do better climbing in High. Low makes them spin the tires way easier

Wow. I have the same trailer that I tow behind a 2019 Kodiak 700

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

It's a pretty good little trailer!

Change that halogen for anither led headlight an youll be happier!

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

I like the yellow light from the halogen bulb. It cuts through dust much better. Plus, I put on a small light bar that lights everything up! Best of both worlds!

The front end is way way to light its the only thing i dont like other then that great quad

Lmao - we have the same cart too - so funny how men who know good tools have the same machines and trailers 😂

You should review a Polaris sportsman wv850

@ThomperBeThompin

2 жыл бұрын

I would love too! Problem is getting my hands on one. I wonder if I could find a place to rent some newer ATVs.

@jasonwarren213

2 жыл бұрын

If you live in Pennsylvania I'd let you try mine

Get a 350 honda

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

Those 350 Hondas are tanks, for sure

Who the hell buys these instead of utv's these days? What a waste of money

@SuperDave-pe1zw

2 жыл бұрын

Some of us have more use from a atv. A sxs wouldn't work as good as my grizzly in most places I go.

@matthewm3912

2 жыл бұрын

Who the hell wants to spend 20+grand for a glorified golf cart?

@TheWhiteOakHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

UTVs are boring, you just sit down and press the gas. I do that in my daily driver every day. ATVs require so much more, but if you're fat and lazy I can see why you would want a UTV.

@justindwyer3832

2 жыл бұрын

Idk. Working around my property, utv is the best. In the woods I'm on my dirt bikes. Quads are for fat uncoordinated people

@TheWhiteOakHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

@@justindwyer3832 When it comes to utility on my property, I'll take my ATV+trailer all day - so we can agree to disagree there. I do agree with your DB comment, I'll rip my YZ250 all day through the woods. I guess you're not a complete troll lol

I have the 2018 Grizzly, the one that came with a Suzuki engine and that used oil from the very beginning when it was new. Why the hell Yamaha put a Suzuki engine in the 700 Grizzly for a couple of years is beyond me. Anyway I had the warranty work done on the engine and all is well ??!? At any rate I am very satisfied with my machine. Runs and performs very well. I have 2500 miles on mine and she keeps on purring.

@ThomperBeThompin

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear you're getting reliable usage out of your 2018! I've never driven one with the 708cc engine, but I hear they were pretty powerful. I think it was actually made by Subaru, not Suzuki. Have you driven the 686 cc grizzly? Curious to hear how you would compare the engine performance.

I’ve been watching some Yamaha vids and a few folks advised that the Kodak has more low end torque for work/utility and that it’s tuned to low MPH use. Overall, I think they are advising it’s a better work rig than the Grizzly especially when it comes to long term maintenance. I know nothing about quads but I recently purchased 5 acres with lots of slope and I want to buy a tow behind brush cutter for blackberry mowing. Any advice? Thx for the great vid!

@ThomperBeThompin

Жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with a Kodiak 700. It doesn't have more torque but its clutch system is set up to engage at a lower RPM which is better for towing around trailers and stuff. The Kodiak 700 will be low maintenance and should be an outstanding machine for you out there. If you're going to be in a lot of brush and off trail situations, then consider upgrading to some heavier duty tires. You'll have a higher risk of puncture with the stock ones, otherwise the quad is great right out of the box

@stoweman34

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomperBeThompin Awesome! Thanks for the advice!