What??? Lol!
Im guess you have been hacked….
What Canned Ham are you going to?
Im guess you have been hacked….
What Canned Ham are you going to?
Looks like I'm selling my Kodiak, few accessories for sale maybe.
Hey guys, looks like that time has come that I'm going to part ways with my 2018 Kodiak 700 SE, and to top that off I'm switching teams to Can-Am. A buddy of mine from work wants to buy my Kodiak. I have a bunch of accessories that we're going to go on the spring, they were supposed to go on last summer/ fall but an injury and recovery kind of limited my mobility. So I haven't done an actual for sale post yet as I'm just trying to gauge interest. Everything that I'm listing is brand new. Never installed with the exception of the rear bumper which I attempted to install but it was too hot that day and we were going for a ride soon.
Front and rear rival bumpers rear will fit a grizzly also , but the front is Kodiak specific.
1.5" & 2" whiskey bent tips 1 spark arrestor
Attitude fuel tuner
slightly used set of 1.5" wheel spacers.
Front and rear rival bumpers rear will fit a grizzly also , but the front is Kodiak specific.
1.5" & 2" whiskey bent tips 1 spark arrestor
Attitude fuel tuner
slightly used set of 1.5" wheel spacers.
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Lol. Not hacked. Looking at an outlander max XT in Oxford blue.
Ideally a 1000, but inventory is a problem, as most just get an 850 and tune the ECU to output more power than a stick 1000.
I'm not opposed to a 850, but for 1700 bux more I get more power, an upgraded guage cluster, and more bragging rights with my friends with the 850 outtys. Lol
I feel good knowing my Kodiak will be going to good hands. And I'll get to see it all the time as we're ride together most of the time.
Ideally a 1000, but inventory is a problem, as most just get an 850 and tune the ECU to output more power than a stick 1000.
I'm not opposed to a 850, but for 1700 bux more I get more power, an upgraded guage cluster, and more bragging rights with my friends with the 850 outtys. Lol
I feel good knowing my Kodiak will be going to good hands. And I'll get to see it all the time as we're ride together most of the time.
Turn coat, I can understand going to a Grizzly but at Cam what?
Good luck on your new ride.
Good luck on your new ride.
Honest question , what made you decide to go to a can am ?Hey guys, looks like that time has come that I'm going to part ways with my 2018 Kodiak 700 SE, and to top that off I'm switching teams to Can-Am. A buddy of mine from work wants to buy my Kodiak. I have a bunch of accessories that we're going to go on the spring, they were supposed to go on last summer/ fall but an injury and recovery kind of limited my mobility. So I haven't done an actual for sale post yet as I'm just trying to gauge interest. Everything that I'm listing is brand new. Never installed with the exception of the rear bumper which I attempted to install but it was too hot that day and we were going for a ride soon.
Front and rear rival bumpers rear will fit a grizzly also , but the front is Kodiak specific.
1.5" & 2" whiskey bent tips 1 spark arrestor
Attitude fuel tuner
slightly used set of 1.5" wheel spacers.
So You're buying a Canadian owned brand built in Mexico by very cheap labour and sold up here for ridiculous money? Say it ain't so lol!
In all honesty, no different then 95% of the stuff we all buy. But to be fair to Can-Am they do have manufacturing facilities all over the world. The road tax engine used in the ATV is built in Austria, ATVs and side by sides or assembled in Mexico. All of their boat motors are built right in the USA.So You're buying a Canadian owned brand built in Mexico by very cheap labour and sold up here for ridiculous money? Say it ain't so lol!
That's a good question, I love my Yamaha. I will never bad mouth Yamaha. I still do believe they are the most reliable most well built ATV on the market. Second to none. They have limited themselves when it comes to the big machines with big power, but I see their point in staying in the 700 class as that is as large as you can build a dependable machine that's not going to break down constantly. When you beat the hell out of it. I myself do not ride hard and beat the literal snot out of my machine, but sometimes I do wish I had just a bit more power in the hills, I'm a big boy so that's a lot of extra weight for that machine to carry around. That definitely hinders me in some situations where the extra horsepower would really help.Honest question , what made you decide to go to a can am ?
Another reason for me is I have had my buddy bugging me for a little bit over a year. Almost two wanting me to sell my Kodiak to him, I found him a grizzly last summer and he's been very happy with it but he still wants my Kodiak. He loves that bike. He's a die hard Yamaha fan, he takes very good care of his machines so I don't feel bad of aware my bike will be going.
Then my third and final reason for choosing a Can-Am would be several of my friends from way back in high school have all jumped ship from Honda to Can-Am along with several of my co-workers that run outlanders and Maverick X3 sxs. So in a sense peer pressure got to me lol. Not really but I can definitely say watching the videos they send to me, seeing them in person when we're out on rides together, I really start to notice the power difference between machines. It's kind of just like back in the day when I had a Honda 200 3-wheeler and my buddy's all had 450 cc four wheelers and could leave me in the dust because the bike was so underpowered. Not saying my 700 Yamaha is underpowered but just obviously not in the same class as the 850s and 1,000.
Interesting , Im 6-3 280 and and my kodiak with the cvt mods ,winch , tool box etc. has never left me wanting more HP and I love my mud . But having said that , I believe SxS’s are out selling quads so that may be why Yamaha doesn’t build a V twin but I think they are missing out on a lot of sales by not building a V twin quad. Best of luck with the new machine..That's a good question, I love my Yamaha. I will never bad mouth Yamaha. I still do believe they are the most reliable most well built ATV on the market. Second to none. They have limited themselves when it comes to the big machines with big power, but I see their point in staying in the 700 class as that is as large as you can build a dependable machine that's not going to break down constantly. When you beat the hell out of it. I myself do not ride hard and beat the literal snot out of my machine, but sometimes I do wish I had just a bit more power in the hills, I'm a big boy so that's a lot of extra weight for that machine to carry around. That definitely hinders me in some situations where the extra horsepower would really help.
Another reason for me is I have had my buddy bugging me for a little bit over a year. Almost two wanting me to sell my Kodiak to him, I found him a grizzly last summer and he's been very happy with it but he still wants my Kodiak. He loves that bike. He's a die hard Yamaha fan, he takes very good care of his machines so I don't feel bad of aware my bike will be going.
Then my third and final reason for choosing a Can-Am would be several of my friends from way back in high school have all jumped ship from Honda to Can-Am along with several of my co-workers that run outlanders and Maverick X3 sxs. So in a sense peer pressure got to me lol. Not really but I can definitely say watching the videos they send to me, seeing them in person when we're out on rides together, I really start to notice the power difference between machines. It's kind of just like back in the day when I had a Honda 200 3-wheeler and my buddy's all had 450 cc four wheelers and could leave me in the dust because the bike was so underpowered. Not saying my 700 Yamaha is underpowered but just obviously not in the same class as the 850s and 1,000.
I hear ya, but I have a good 70 to 80lbs on you and also a loaded treat box with more junk than I probably actually need for most rides. CVT mods were a huge benefit for sure. It's only really been a few long step hold that I've ever wished for more power, 99% of the time, the Kodiak is way more than enough. A couple rides on the Outlander and it's like Holy crap. Then there's always that itch for a shiny new toy. Normally I could fight that itch, but it's like the stars all aligned for me and it all feel in place with new machine, easy sale of my old one and in stock inventory of the new one.Interesting , Im 6-3 280 and and my kodiak with the cvt mods ,winch , tool box etc. has never left me wanting more HP and I love my mud . But having said that , I believe SxS’s are out selling quads so that may be why Yamaha doesn’t build a V twin but I think they are missing out on a lot of sales by not building a V twin quad. Best of luck with the new machine..
I'll still be around here to help out and ask & answer questions. Still gonna be helping my buddy maintain my old Kodi.
Speaking of him. Anyone in Ontario interested in a low km 2017 blue grizz in great shape, I know where there is one coming up for sale.
Its been a pleasure bud! You will be missed as you've given the forum some great advice and knowledge. My brother in law had a similiar experience; he had a 650 Cat and then made the mistake in trying a CF1000! Some peeps love the extra "grunt" of a twin? I get it....he originally wanted a 700-850 but now would never give up the 1000!
I have tried it, definitely a different beast, not better than a Kodiak or Grizzly, just different? In the end we say whatever floats your boat dude, no matter what just keep riding!
take care of yourself
Brian
I have tried it, definitely a different beast, not better than a Kodiak or Grizzly, just different? In the end we say whatever floats your boat dude, no matter what just keep riding!
take care of yourself
Brian
Thanks buddy, but no worries, as I said, I'll remain strong here for a while. Still be helping my buddy with maintenance on my old kodiak. Kind of like the idea of knowing what is being used like, but gonna seen writers at the same time to see someone else gettin on "my bike" lolIts been a pleasure bud! You will be missed as you've given the forum some great advice and knowledge. My brother in law had a similiar experience; he had a 650 Cat and then made the mistake in trying a CF1000! Some peeps love the extra "grunt" of a twin? I get it....he originally wanted a 700-850 but now would never give up the 1000!
I have tried it, definitely a different beast, not better than a Kodiak or Grizzly, just different? In the end we say whatever floats your boat dude, no matter what just keep riding!
take care of yourself
Brian
Oh and you are definitely right, there just something about that vtwin sound....just imagine a Kodiak or grizzly growling like that.....oh boy.... I would be back on one instantly.
I'll be honest, if Honda built a trail suited 700 class or higher atv,, I'd own one.In all honesty, no different then 95% of the stuff we all buy. But to be fair to Can-Am they do have manufacturing facilities all over the world. The road tax engine used in the ATV is built in Austria, ATVs and side by sides or assembled in Mexico. All of their boat motors are built right in the USA.
Back in 2017 when I first started looking for a new ATV, Honda was in my blood research sent me to Yamaha as I realized how far behind Honda was. But if they had a 700 or larger back then I probably would have bought it. Knowing what I do now about Honda quality, you couldn't pay me to take one. See too many with transmission issues. I personally know 4 people with 520 rubicons, all have had tranny issues, and my buddy had issues with his 500 Rubicon tranny before they went to the 520. He had his fixed under warranty and traded it for an 850 outlander. He's had the Can-Am for 3.5 years with zero issuesI'll be honest, if Honda built a trail suited 700 class or higher atv,, I'd own one.
I loved Honda, but they just aren't built like they used to be. Definitely not the most reliable anymore. I think that definitely goes to Yamaha.
So the first promise is we will never say "We told you so". But we would really love your updates on how it goes, during break-in and at 6 months and one year, and so on. Good luck and my biggest complaint about Yamaha is many dealers treat us badly and Yamaha treats us badly in my opinion. By the way, I still have my 91 Honda Fourtrax, and that thing is still awesome!
Well I did it, my buddy picked up my Kodiak Thursday night, and I picked up the new 2023 Can-Am Outlander XT Max 850 on Friday afternoon. Mine god it's a beautiful machine. The V-Twin is insane and I've barely went over half throttle. Want hammer down on it till the break in is done. I was told right away that the shifter's going to be a little bit sticky where it's new. It will loosen up, and it's definitely true the Kodiak shifted from park into any of the other gears a lot smoother. But I do know that my buddies bike that has been used quite a bit shifts much smoother. So I guess once the linkage all gets a little bit of play and get seated well they work a lot better. I do miss my so-called gas tank storage area right there between your legs on the Kodiak. There's a huge trunk on the back of the Outlander but a lack of storage up at the front. I've solved that with a couple of boxes that are in the mail.
I went for a drive the other night right after getting it home, my buddy brought the Kodiak back to my place, and we went for a rip out behind the mines. Got to try it in a little bit of high water from the river, about 28 inches deep. Tried out some steep hills in our gravel pit behind the mine. That longer chassis definitely makes a stability improvement going uphills. Even with all that power, it's still doesn't feel like it wants to lift the front wheels off the ground. Going up a steep incline. My buddy couldn't say the same with the Kodiak, I think he we lead about 3/4 of the way up the hill lol
I'll attach a couple pictures here. One of my Kodiak leaving, and one picking up the Outlander. Then a night time shot when I got back from our trail ride. Oh and finally an ATV with amazing headlights. The LEDs they have on this Can-Am are the way every bike should be.
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I went for a drive the other night right after getting it home, my buddy brought the Kodiak back to my place, and we went for a rip out behind the mines. Got to try it in a little bit of high water from the river, about 28 inches deep. Tried out some steep hills in our gravel pit behind the mine. That longer chassis definitely makes a stability improvement going uphills. Even with all that power, it's still doesn't feel like it wants to lift the front wheels off the ground. Going up a steep incline. My buddy couldn't say the same with the Kodiak, I think he we lead about 3/4 of the way up the hill lol
I'll attach a couple pictures here. One of my Kodiak leaving, and one picking up the Outlander. Then a night time shot when I got back from our trail ride. Oh and finally an ATV with amazing headlights. The LEDs they have on this Can-Am are the way every bike should be.
Thank you very much for the feedback and getting back to us. I wish you the best with a new machine and hope you will offer us updates often. I will admit, for some reason, I like the idea of 2 cylinders, it just seems to be logical. It sure looks nice!
No prob. Like I said, I'll still be active here, my buddy bought my old Kodiak so I'm still technically looking after it, he's not computer literate so that's my part lol.Thank you very much for the feedback and getting back to us. I wish you the best with a new machine and hope you will offer us updates often. I will admit, for some reason, I like the idea of 2 cylinders, it just seems to be logical. It sure looks nice!
I gotta say this is one smooth engine, especially compared to the 708, not that it was that rough, but man this is smooth and that exhaust note is so nice. I've been playing with the intelligent engine brake and on max, it's just a bit less than my Kodiak with the purple spring. Very similar but the Kodiak wins that category for now.
I have one more question for you. You have been around a long time so I would like your input on how the new dealer treats you compared to Yamaha. When the humidity is high my Yamaha goes into 4-wheel drive no matter the position of the switch, but the dealer looked at it under warranty but would not fix it as it did not do the problem when they looked at it. We all know there is an issue with this, so it should have been covered.
I don't see what year your Kodiak is but that is a problem on 2012-2016 Kodiaks and Grizzly's.I have one more question for you. You have been around a long time so I would like your input on how the new dealer treats you compared to Yamaha. When the humidity is high my Yamaha goes into 4-wheel drive no matter the position of the switch, but the dealer looked at it under warranty but would not fix it as it did not do the problem when they looked at it. We all know there is an issue with this, so it should have been covered.
501 Parts has a fix on their page and a link to a TSB in their troubleshooting downloads
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