Nice job, I too own a 2016 EPS and added a winch. For the what it's worth department....I extended the cables for the winch contactor and mounted it under the seat to eliminate it from geting all mudded up as there are 3 contacts there i didn't want to introduce so much water/mud for corrosion concerns. I did minimal mods but I did put the Grizzley weights in the clutch and the aluminum armor too to protect the underside. I too decided to buy the Kodiak for the footprint over the Grizzley- same engine......I love it!!!! Thanks for the review- now you're making me think about changing out the bulbs to LED's! I put Pit Bull radial Growlers tires on after stock tires were shot. They are amazing! ride safe!!!!!
Nice job man. I just bought my second kodiak gave my first one to my grandson. I came across your video, you did such a good job going over I watched again with him and we subscribe. It's good for him to hear it from someone closer to his age so it's not just Opa talking safety. Thanks man.
@@quadmania59 is that mandatory? I think my girl needs it for sure but idk. I’ve only ridden a quad 2 times. Not sure what to get. If I get the kodiak with eps it seems like I should just go for the grizzly at that point lol. The kingquad 750 looks cool too. I just want reliability, locker. I want eps too but then it gets expensive. Any help?
@@kyjelly5524 Stick with Yamaha and stay away from Suzuki. In that case, skip the eps! Should be fine. Kodiak is a great bike and you will not be disappointed!
What an excellent review young man. I love my kodiak eps, really wish I had the diff lock but still love it. Ordered elka stage 4 shocks front and rear put in 18g clutch weights, put on roc riser bar kit and added 25” maxis bighorn radials on 12” steel itp steel wheels
Michael. j Arciero I have all the parts in my garage the tires included. Haven’t put them on yet. I was running 26” kenda bear claws on 14” wheels but I had overheating problems and seemed like it was struggling. Side note, I just bought a 2020 foreman rubicon dct deluxe and this kodiak is waaay faster and handles better. The Honda is a tight machine good for work and comfort but for hardcore trails and fun riding I chose the kodiak for sure.
I have the Kodiak, nice machine. It’s a work horse, I replaced a 1986 Kawasaki Bayou and the original-tires still hold, never had a flat in 30 plus years. If the Kodiak is that good it’s remarkable. Both are used as work machines, with the occasional recreational ride.
Your review def helped in deciding between the kodiak and grizzly. Money wasnt an issue and if your already spending 9k what's another 1k . I did like the smaller footprint of the kodiak and the look slightly better. I got a 2018 kodiak 700 eps armor grey and couldn't be happier. Only have 7 miles on it so far it's just so hot in these vegas deserts it's hard to get more time on em. Haha. Anyhow great machine mods are def gonna start rolling in
I disagree with Jeep Machines. I want to hear about add ons and how the Kodiak performs too. I am leaning towards Kodiak 700 EPS as 450 will be underpowered for running a set of Camso tracks through a metre of snow up hills. I'm always interested in what riders are changing on their machines and why. That's how a person can learn and gather information. Thanks for the video!
Fucking bad ass man! You just solidified my choice in ATV whether or not to get it Yamaha was not the question but a Grizzly or Kodiak I'm in between I'm thinking Kodiak. Also you just answered my question about the battery. I was wondering and then cleared that up ,thanks. great explanations for everything not into all the accessories but the handgrips I'm thinking
I just got a 18 eps gray color. It’s sweet so far only really rode a little bit but I am excited to ride again. So how would you say these Yamahas last? I know Honda is a great product but I like the look of the Yamaha and also the power is better. So I heard you have had a few Yamahas, so any issues out of any of them? just was curious your thoughts on kodiak? Good review thanks for putting the time in. Also had a question when I press the foot break it makes a clicking sound have you ever experienced that at all? Mostly if I’m going down a hill or some speed
The Yamaha's hold up just as good as the Honda's. Make sure to stay up to date with maintenance and you should be fine. Only serious problem I experienced was a power steering failure on my 2012 Grizzly 450. The Kodiak 700s are awesome. I am on my second one. Be sure to check out my newer videos and please subscribe.
Michael. j Arciero thanks for the reply bud, yea I am looking forward to going riding again. They are awesome! I think it’ll last me for years. The power steering is nice and the digital speedometer. That’s kind of what I wanted it for the digital thing
had a question man, you've had this a while.. What would you say is a safe level for mud and water? j/w I don't really go past my tires, is that to much you think if your tires are almost buried? or going through water that high? have you went through any mud n stuff?
@@DiscipleJon84 Obviously you shouldn't have mud/water over the height of your tires but it's safe to say that the Kodiak does very well in deep water. Yamaha mounted the air filter and intake very high on this machine and personally, I've had it pretty submerged and everything's running fine.
yeah I don't plan on going farther than tires, thanks for the reply btw. I had it past the foot places, but not that far, id say it was prob 2' or less, you think that's too much? or lol, im just new to the mud stuff so I dont' wanna kill it.. I want it to last
Dude nice review. If you are a teenager, you sound like you have your shit together. Good luck with the bike and I know you will have it for a long time the way you take care of it. 👍
Deerector The Quadboss heated grips held up well. I don't have them on my newer machine, but I would highly recommend them for the price. They stayed warm.
Michael. j Arciero thanks. I currently have a polaris ones and they tend to go on and off even when switched on. I don’t like that obviously lol. Prolly gonna make a switch. Ty bro.
Next time take off battery cover and maybe talk abut snorkel kits, good or bad or don’t need one. How to install or putting battery charger wires so one doesn’t have to pull cover to charge.
Have you had any dust getting past the filter into the opening of the throttle body? That is an issue with the 2016+ Grizzlies and Kodiak's. If you look at the filter, you will probably see that it sags a bit downwards and is not pressed up well against the filter housing. Nice review.
I bet if you go out to your machine right now and have a look, you will see the stock filter sagging down a bit so that it is not pressed against the forward wall of the filter box. it's a quick fix though. Just stuff a small towel or rag between the end of the filter and the airbox housing so that it presses the foam against the housing and seals it better.
Hey. I almost went with 26' Bighorns. They are one of my favorite ATV tires. If you are happy with the power of your Kodiak right now, don't do the clutch kit. They say that the stock clutches can handle anything under a 27'. So you should be good. Also, use high range with everything you do, except for steep grade downhills/uphills and towing. What wheels were you looking at?
Nice job, I too own a 2016 EPS and added a winch. For the what it's worth department....I extended the cables for the winch contactor and mounted it under the seat to eliminate it from geting all mudded up as there are 3 contacts there i didn't want to introduce so much water/mud for corrosion concerns. I did minimal mods but I did put the Grizzley weights in the clutch and the aluminum armor too to protect the underside. I too decided to buy the Kodiak for the footprint over the Grizzley- same engine......I love it!!!! Thanks for the review- now you're making me think about changing out the bulbs to LED's! I put Pit Bull radial Growlers tires on after stock tires were shot. They are amazing! ride safe!!!!!
Thanks for the comment. Glad you're enjoying your Kodiak!
Nice job man. I just bought my second kodiak gave my first one to my grandson. I came across your video, you did such a good job going over I watched again with him and we subscribe. It's good for him to hear it from someone closer to his age so it's not just Opa talking safety. Thanks man.
Thanks Troy! Appreciate it.
Great content brother
They have a 2021 base model locally for 7299. I’d like a locker though. The grizzly is bank though.
Need the locker and most importantly eps!
@@quadmania59 is that mandatory? I think my girl needs it for sure but idk. I’ve only ridden a quad 2 times. Not sure what to get. If I get the kodiak with eps it seems like I should just go for the grizzly at that point lol.
The kingquad 750 looks cool too. I just want reliability, locker. I want eps too but then it gets expensive. Any help?
@@kyjelly5524 Stick with Yamaha and stay away from Suzuki. In that case, skip the eps! Should be fine. Kodiak is a great bike and you will not be disappointed!
What an excellent review young man. I love my kodiak eps, really wish I had the diff lock but still love it. Ordered elka stage 4 shocks front and rear put in 18g clutch weights, put on roc riser bar kit and added 25” maxis bighorn radials on 12” steel itp steel wheels
MORRO MK Sounds like a great build. How you liking the Bighorns?
Michael. j Arciero I have all the parts in my garage the tires included. Haven’t put them on yet. I was running 26” kenda bear claws on 14” wheels but I had overheating problems and seemed like it was struggling. Side note, I just bought a 2020 foreman rubicon dct deluxe and this kodiak is waaay faster and handles better. The Honda is a tight machine good for work and comfort but for hardcore trails and fun riding I chose the kodiak for sure.
Great review . . . both your first one and this. Very helpful as I am seriously considering a Kodiak 700 EPS.
My pleasure. Glad to help.
I bought one, great machine
Good review! I was leaning towards a Honda Rubicon but the '17-'18 Kodiak and Grizzlies have caught my eye and now that has moved up to first pick.
Robert DeMilo Awesome. Check out the 2019's, with the new graphics and improved motor.
Can't beat the power and reliability of a Yamaha.
nice quad man! I just got a older 450. I subscribed btw
biker mike Thanks man
I have the Kodiak, nice machine. It’s a work horse, I replaced a 1986 Kawasaki Bayou and the original-tires still hold, never had a flat in 30 plus years. If the Kodiak is that good it’s remarkable. Both are used as work machines, with the occasional recreational ride.
Nice man. Glad to hear it. They're incredible.
Your review def helped in deciding between the kodiak and grizzly. Money wasnt an issue and if your already spending 9k what's another 1k . I did like the smaller footprint of the kodiak and the look slightly better. I got a 2018 kodiak 700 eps armor grey and couldn't be happier. Only have 7 miles on it so far it's just so hot in these vegas deserts it's hard to get more time on em. Haha. Anyhow great machine mods are def gonna start rolling in
miguel herrera That's awesome. Love that color. Good luck with the modifications.
Good thorough review. Thanks...
Jack Johnston No problem man. Subscribe.
A dealer about an hour from me has 2019 SE's for $7707.00 plus dealer prep and freight. I might be pissing off the wife again.
Sorry, just seeing this. That's a steal! Did you buy one?
Awesome review dude. Final fix have the bars powdercoated
Dam really? Final Fax makes them?
@@quadmania59 what... .. have ur bars powdercoated and u wont have to re paint them
Gotcha. Misunderstood your comment. Thanks brother.
I disagree with Jeep Machines. I want to hear about add ons and how the Kodiak performs too. I am leaning towards Kodiak 700 EPS as 450 will be underpowered for running a set of Camso tracks through a metre of snow up hills.
I'm always interested in what riders are changing on their machines and why. That's how a person can learn and gather information.
Thanks for the video!
The only four wheelers I buy are 120v and the aluminum steal a-arm guards
Fucking bad ass man! You just solidified my choice in ATV whether or not to get it Yamaha was not the question but a Grizzly or Kodiak I'm in between I'm thinking Kodiak. Also you just answered my question about the battery. I was wondering and then cleared that up ,thanks. great explanations for everything not into all the accessories but the handgrips I'm thinking
Sorry, just seeing this. Thanks for the comment and support.
I just got a 18 eps gray color. It’s sweet so far only really rode a little bit but I am excited to ride again. So how would you say these Yamahas last? I know Honda is a great product but I like the look of the Yamaha and also the power is better. So I heard you have had a few Yamahas, so any issues out of any of them? just was curious your thoughts on kodiak? Good review thanks for putting the time in. Also had a question when I press the foot break it makes a clicking sound have you ever experienced that at all? Mostly if I’m going down a hill or some speed
The Yamaha's hold up just as good as the Honda's. Make sure to stay up to date with maintenance and you should be fine. Only serious problem I experienced was a power steering failure on my 2012 Grizzly 450. The Kodiak 700s are awesome. I am on my second one. Be sure to check out my newer videos and please subscribe.
Michael. j Arciero thanks for the reply bud, yea I am looking forward to going riding again. They are awesome! I think it’ll last me for years. The power steering is nice and the digital speedometer. That’s kind of what I wanted it for the digital thing
had a question man, you've had this a while.. What would you say is a safe level for mud and water? j/w I don't really go past my tires, is that to much you think if your tires are almost buried? or going through water that high? have you went through any mud n stuff?
@@DiscipleJon84 Obviously you shouldn't have mud/water over the height of your tires but it's safe to say that the Kodiak does very well in deep water. Yamaha mounted the air filter and intake very high on this machine and personally, I've had it pretty submerged and everything's running fine.
yeah I don't plan on going farther than tires, thanks for the reply btw. I had it past the foot places, but not that far, id say it was prob 2' or less, you think that's too much? or lol, im just new to the mud stuff so I dont' wanna kill it.. I want it to last
Review of upgrades. Nice machine, ever had belt slip?
Thanks David. Never!
Dude nice review. If you are a teenager, you sound like you have your shit together. Good luck with the bike and I know you will have it for a long time the way you take care of it. 👍
Thanks brother, I appreciate it.
How do you like the heated grips? Do they stay warm?
Deerector The Quadboss heated grips held up well. I don't have them on my newer machine, but I would highly recommend them for the price. They stayed warm.
Michael. j Arciero thanks. I currently have a polaris ones and they tend to go on and off even when switched on. I don’t like that obviously lol. Prolly gonna make a switch. Ty bro.
Michael. j Arciero nice machine btw
Deerector Awesome, no problem. Please subscribe. Looking to put up some reviews soon.
Michael. j Arciero done. Same here as well. Just posted some reviews yesterday.
Would a plow fit with tracks on the kodiak?
Sure, why not. I'm sure a commander tracks setup would work. I run a Kolpin Plow setup and it works great.
your clutch kit will not actually give you any hp gain.
Jason Morehouse I think your right. My bad. It adds more torque and more high end power.
So, how has the 708cc engine been for ya?
Been good. No complaints besides low end power and cold starts.
Next time take off battery cover and maybe talk abut snorkel kits, good or bad or don’t need one. How to install or putting battery charger wires so one doesn’t have to pull cover to charge.
whats with all the rust on your quad?
The machine was used for snow-plowing
Great review, but please retire your American Flag immediately.
What are you talking about?
The flag that was in the video is tattered badly.
Have you had any dust getting past the filter into the opening of the throttle body? That is an issue with the 2016+ Grizzlies and Kodiak's. If you look at the filter, you will probably see that it sags a bit downwards and is not pressed up well against the filter housing. Nice review.
My17A I have heard of this issue, but haven't come upon it yet. For added power, and more security, I am planning on buying an aftermarket K&N filter.
I bet if you go out to your machine right now and have a look, you will see the stock filter sagging down a bit so that it is not pressed against the forward wall of the filter box. it's a quick fix though. Just stuff a small towel or rag between the end of the filter and the airbox housing so that it presses the foam against the housing and seals it better.
My17A Alright, thanks for letting me know. I gotta check on that.
Get Titanium racks, bro
F James Drop me a link. I can't find any.
Any problems with the belt?
Jason Bangeman None at all.
Does it have enough torque to wheelie?
Jason Bangeman The clutch kit resulted in a loss of torque, but better high end. But with the stock setup, yes.
Thanks
Hey. I almost went with 26' Bighorns. They are one of my favorite ATV tires. If you are happy with the power of your Kodiak right now, don't do the clutch kit. They say that the stock clutches can handle anything under a 27'. So you should be good. Also, use high range with everything you do, except for steep grade downhills/uphills and towing.
What wheels were you looking at?
Does it start well in good weather? I heard yamahas are cold starters.
Frank Pells mine will stall in cold weather if its a cold start
YAMAHA;KODIAK ; MOTOR 700 CC ÓTIMO Trilhas Meio do Mato. Estradas íngremes pedras. ……………………………………
jeeze 30 seconds in had to stop watching it. dont care about the bolt on stuff wanted to hear about how it rides thumbs down
If you would've kept watching, I addressed how it rides.