Let's talk Yamaha Kodiak Accessories!

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Fuji

Discussion Starter · Aug 14, 2015

The Kodiak webpage has 11 pages worth of accessories for this ATV making it an incredibly versatile vehicle that should be able to fit most people's needs. I thought we could have a discussion here of some of the accessories you are most excited about, how you find them if you already own them, etc... I thought I'd start us off by listing some of the accessories that I am looking into getting.

Top of my list is a front cargo box. The extra storage space is always useful. I like to keep some tools in there along with a first aid kit. Maybe even some lunch. This one even comes with some cup holders so it seems pretty convenient.

Second is the heated seat cover. If I am going to do work in the dead of the Canadian winter, this will be really nice. I can handle the cold, but if you are going out on longer trips and let's say the wind picks up, this heated seat cover can make life a whole lot more pleasant.

I'm also probably going to get a LED light bar. It's just nice to have the extra visibility if you are doing work or riding in the dark. NOt at the top of the list since I will be happy to see what the stock headlights do in terms of visibility before I go ordering this.

Finally, I am going to get a winch. Great for moving trees or logs on trails. As well as a number of other chores that may pop up along the way.

I've linked to the products on the Yamaha page. Do you guy s think these accessories are a good choice, or might there be after market products that you guys think are better? Let me know what you guys are thinking of buying.

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KodiakBar

· #2 · Aug 15, 2015

Would the LED light bar and heated seat drain the battery? Not sure how I feel about excess strain on the battery in the winter.

Fuji

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 17, 2015

Hmm, I hadn't thought about that. I assume they have built the Kodiak to cope with using accessories. They must have expected that the Kodiak would get plenty of accessories added to it.

loparco

· #4 · Aug 17, 2015

Not OEM, but i did just find this Big Gun exhaust for the Kodiak 700... http://www.kodiakowners.com/forum/5...pictures/1257-kodiak-700-big-gun-exhaust.html

Fuji

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 18, 2015

Sounds great. Do you know if it changes performance at all? Or is it more just for the nice exhaust note?

I wonder if there is a ton of after market for the Kodiak. Might be worth looking into to compare what else is out there.

offroader

· #6 · Aug 18, 2015

Fuji said:
Sounds great. Do you know if it changes performance at all? Or is it more just for the nice exhaust note?

I wonder if there is a ton of after market for the Kodiak. Might be worth looking into to compare what else is out there.

Looking into was already available for the 450 and 550 and then what you want and need from the 700 is a good starting point. What sort of aftermarket goodies would you need?

loparco

· #7 · Aug 18, 2015

either the big gun isn't available yet on their product page or we've fallen victim to a ruse... they dont list the Kodiak 700... http://www.biggunexhaust.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=10_217_317

loparco

· #8 · Aug 18, 2015

not sure if its jsut not available on the product page or what... big gun doesn't list the kodiak 700... http://www.biggunexhaust.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=10_217_317

Fuji

Discussion Starter · #9 · Aug 19, 2015

offroader said:
Looking into was already available for the 450 and 550 and then what you want and need from the 700 is a good starting point. What sort of aftermarket goodies would you need?

Well mostly I just I just perused the Yamaha website and chose some stuff that I liked. I'd like a heated seat so I can be more comfortable in the winter. Some extra lighting. A winch. And storage.

KodiakBar

· #10 · Aug 19, 2015

Do they have heated gloves or handle bars too?

Fuji

Discussion Starter · #11 · Aug 20, 2015

I saw handlebar guards, but not heated handlebars. I would consider those as well though.

KodiakBar

· #12 · Aug 20, 2015

It seems like a necessity to me since your extremities are the most exposed part of you while riding. Though I have no idea where you would find them.

TheBear

· #13 · Sep 16, 2015

Looks like they've recently posted up the Heated Grip accessory for the Kodiak 700. A necessity depending on where you live.

offroader

· #14 · Sep 16, 2015

TheBear said:
Looks like they've recently posted up the Heated Grip accessory for the Kodiak 700. A necessity depending on where you live.

I had a feeling that would come to market sooner than later since we're coming up on those colder months where guys are now ordering cold weather gear in preparation.

KodiakBar

· #15 · Sep 17, 2015

I see a shovel accessory for the Kodiak but no tracks. Or would it not be listed under accessories?

GroundTroop

· #16 · Sep 18, 2015

KodiakBar said:
I see a shovel accessory for the Kodiak but no tracks. Or would it not be listed under accessories?

It should be and that's where I see it listed right across the board on multiple sites. Unless they don't have it listed for now for what ever reason that may be.

YammyPower

· #17 · May 4, 2016

i got the warren winch 3000 series.. works awsome pull my bike up trees lol ive been thinking on exhaust but you need the fuel optimizer witch cost just as much as exhaust so i might create my own less restricted baffle with a 1.5" outlet not 3/4 peanut shooter.. also a clutch kit might be in need make it alittle more peppy in the hole im running 26' zillas on my bike on HD alloys could use some higher rpm grab!!! thanks.

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