Thanks for the detailed info on removing, cleaning and reinstalling the air filter, I recently discovered red grease on the seal of the air filter. Now I know why it was there. Great Job!

Thanks mate ‘ Most helpful and concise advice!

You are an exceptional instructor! Thank you!

Thanks for these how-to's, Andy - being a Yamaha Grizzly 450 owner, they're very helpful. One suggestion is perhaps putting part #s, product info (such as the type of grease you're using to seal the ends of the filter), etc, into your notes. Other than that, love 'em!

Hey man, nice little video, I have a 17 Grizzly 700 and it's the same type filter and I haven't had to clean one like that before, my old Grizzly had a k&N filter and it was hard and glad, unlike the new one. anyways thank you for sharing, this helps me out !

You’ve probably been told this before but you are awesome. Thank you so much for the video. My grizzly stopped running and the only thing I could find wrong was an extremely dirty air filter. So I will be cleaning it and doing exactly what you have shown. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@AndyMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Charlotte :-) really appreciate your feedback & it's great to know the video helped you out. Until next time Andy

@charlotte97838

5 жыл бұрын

Andy Mechanic well, after my filter cleaning, just like you taught, I put it back on and my 4wheeler still didn’t start. It turns over nice so now I’m figuring it might be a fuel filter. Is there an external fuel filter on these? I’m sure there is but I don’t know where.

@AndyMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm.....just try starting it without the air filter - sometimes the freshly oiled filter can restrict the air too much. Make sure the air box is clean though so no dirt gets drawn into the engine. Also, is the fuel relatively new or old as petrol can go off. Fuel filter - just one in the tank I think

@charlotte97838

5 жыл бұрын

Andy Mechanic OK, I will take out the air filter and try to start the motor without it. The fuel was in the tank last fall. It is stored indoors. Thank you so much for your advice.

@AndyMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm.....I'd suggest draining the fuel tank & carb & giving the bike some fresh petrol :-)

Hi Andy, Greetings from Newfoundland, Canada. Your videos are the best on KZread that I've ever seen for clarity and comprehensive information! I recommend them to all my friends! My question is about an '04 - 660 Grizzly. What is normal oil consumption for this bike and are there any common problems that are associated with them that you're aware of?

Excellent Video with Excellent info.

@AndyMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You :-)

Gracias mate! Cheers from 🇲🇽

Been watching this series for the Yamaha Grizzly 450. Excellent videos and super helpful. Is there anyway you could do one covering the coolant system service? I own a 2013 model and that’s the one job I haven’t seen you cover yet.

@AndyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I can't release any more videos on Yamaha products whilst I'm employed by them.... Pleased you found the videos helpful. Cheers Andy

@freddietrifaro3281

2 жыл бұрын

Any chance on a video on that there is none to be seen on KZread and seems to be a problem that others have thanks

On some filters yes though air filter oil is much more 'tacky' and will stay in the filters foam where as engine oil will usually be pulled through into the engine by the passing air eventually. Hope this helps. Cheers Andy

@sskyle227

6 жыл бұрын

Andy Mechanic, Great videos! Very thorough and easy to follow! Keep up the great work! Cheers from NL, Canada!

Thanks for sharing the video. I have a question, what material is what adds red filter, would like to know if it is silicone and if you can tell me that mark is or what brand I recommend? Thank you!!!

Hey Andy I just bought a new 2019 grizzly 700 Took it out and did 350km is some very dusty conditions in NSW, the dust was like powder. When I removed my air filter I noticed a small amount of fine white dust on the intake, I spoke to Yamaha and they said it’s normal to see a very fine white layer What do you think of there coment Also I serviced my filter the same as you Petrol Let dry for 24 hours Yamaha filter oil submerged the filter and removed alll the oil until I couldn’t get any drips out. I let it sit then grease and installed When I took it in for the service they said it was too dry and added oil to to it Can you remove too much oil when you squeeze the filter ? I have some pics I could email you

Hi Andy, what kind of oil did you use on the clean airfilter, filteroil or regular engineoil? Great videos by the way =) Sheers

@AndyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

+Joakim Mogren Thanks. It would have been Yamaha filter oil. You can get a bio-degradable version too now. Hope this helps. Cheers Andy

I've been watching your videos since I started tackling this Yamaha Bruin 350. All the air box pieces were missing and I had to find these parts. Still waiting on the last hose section that the box attaches to the carb. I was wondering if I had found the wrong filter, until you had mentioned that the lid will push it down into place.

@azeeninety55

6 ай бұрын

I had bought a cheap filter off Amazon for my bruin and it didn't snap into place like the original one does

First time on your channel. Love it. Just subscribed. Very good at explaining. Btw what kind of oil did you use to put on the filter? Thanks.

@AndyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, I use the Yamalube air filter oil, not the biodegradable type, I prefer the original dark blue one. Cheers for the feedback Andy

@marcel1016

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy!!

When you say petro are you referencing gasoline or deisel fuel, and does gasoline deteriorate the foam? I enjoy your videos. We have two Grizzly 700's that are fairly new.

Hi, good videos, useful to me, i did learn some things, do you have any video explaining how to remove and service start motor and /o carburetor? (YFM450 2008) Thank You!

@AndyMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry Paul, no video on that yet....

@Smalltechguy

3 жыл бұрын

Can you answer a question for me. I can't find any information anyplace on the brake being set before the start switch will engage the solenoid and the starter. The only reason I ask is that all pieces have been replaced except the rear brakes don't exist.

Can I use just regular motor oil to soak the filter in? Or is the Yamaha oil have something special in it that I need

@sskyle227

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Harless, motor oil is not suitable for foam air filters. Foam filter oil has a high viscosity and will stay in the foam cells where regular oil will not.

By any chance could you do a video on how to adjust a 2007 Yamaha grizzly 450 foot brake. Mine goes almost down to the floor. But my handbrakes work fine thanks

@AndyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

There must be a cable adjuster midway along the cable, undo the locknut & wind out so adjuster grows in length. Cheers Andy

Excellent Tutorial Video! Even a girl can do this! I have a question: How often should I clean the filter on my Grizzly? I am currently riding in Eastern Washington for a week on super fine dusty trails. I’f I’m riding here for a week, every day, should I clean the filter every day? Or would it be sufficient to clean it at the end of the week?

@youalreadyknowbb7271

2 жыл бұрын

Most likely every week depending on how dusty it is

hi andy! I was just gifted a Kodiak 350 from my aunt and am starting to dig into it for a well needed major once over before the riding season starts! for the air filter maintenance I have a couple of K&N filter cleaning kits! could I use that to clean and oil the filter?

@AndyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

+Chris Michaud Hi, Sorry for the late reply. To be completely honest I haven't tried to use the K&N cleaning kit on a foam type filter. I wouldn't recommend it as it may damage the foam or the glue that holds the rim of the filter in place. It may work....it may not? Personally if I don't have any cleaner I use petrol but that's always a bit risky as it can dissolve the glue on some aftermarket filters. OEM are usually okay with petrol. Hope this helps. Cheers Andy

@Chevytech1977

7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the advice! cheers

Hello Andy.. thanks for your videos brother… i have a 2018 Yamaha kodiak 450 4x4.. Does it comes with a fuel filter?

@AndyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the fuel filter is inside the fuel tank, at the base of the fuel pump. Aftermarket filters are available Hope this is of help. Cheers Andy

@santiagodavila1426

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyMechanic thanks for replying back.. so that filter how can I replace it or you dnt replace it unless you replace the fuel pump.? And the after market ones.? How.?;

Can you tell me the part number on air filter thanks

Right next to where the filter seals in the Box there's a little hole and a lot of fluid is coming out that hole and filling up the breather Box what is the problem

@AndyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

That's the engine breather pipe by the sounds of it - likely the piston rings are a little worn & combustion gasses are entering the crank case causing oil to be blown up the breather pipe & into the air box. Hope this is of help Cheers Andy

What weight oil for the filter do you suggest? Does it matter?

@AndyMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Yamalube air filter oil is what I suggest - please don't use engine oil of any weight. Hope this helps Cheers Andy

What kind of grease do you use for this?

@AndyMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Just normal lithium soap based grease. Cheers Andy

can you use just engine oil to oil the filter?

@AndyMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, no problem at all :-)

Wy is there oil coming out of that vent pipe on my 2004 Yamaha kodiak 450 please

@AndyMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Probably due to excessive crank case pressure caused by worn piston rings. Andy

@1978punisher

Жыл бұрын

@@AndyMechanic no from that diff pipe

@1978punisher

Жыл бұрын

That small black tube that you sed not to forget to pot it back

HI ANDY I WANT CONTACYOU I HAVE GRIZZLY 2007 ITS HAVING SPEED ISSUE I HAVE DONE EVEY THING CLEANED CARBUNATOR AND OTHER ALL THINGS KINDLY GUIDE ME IF YOU CAN

@AndyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing, send me an email: andymechanic@live.co.uk

Can I use engine oil for the filter

@AndyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

+Logan Logan you mean on the O-ring? Then yes, that's fine. Cheers

@AndyMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

+Logan Logan if it's the air filter then no, it must be grease.

What weight of oil?

@AndyMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Oh it's not engine oil Rex, it's air filter oil, specifically for the job. You can usually get it in bottle or aerosol form. Lots of brands on the market. Cheers Andy

Wchat is this in 11:05 ? And greetings from poland ! ;)

@sskyle227

6 жыл бұрын

Multi purpose Lithium grease.

hmmm...ice cream.