I just joined this forum as I just looked at a 2016 Kodiak 700 Base model I am looking at purchasing from the original owner.
I am concerned since I have heard the early 2016 models had a blue smoke issue from valve seals and possibly other issues. I test drove this and it did not seem to have these issues but I did not look real close since I had not read about this issue prior to looking at it. Just curious if there was a serial number or build date when this problem was resolved?
The seller also says the machine comes with a winch that he bought and paid for when he bought this in May 2016 but he never took it back to the dealer to get this installed or any other service. He states he has done oil changes and other service at home.
I called the dealer and they did advise yes, the story on the winch is correct and if I purchase it I can bring it in and they will install the Yamaha (warn 2500 lb.) winch for free. They also advised that this was bought with a warranty that extends to December 2020 and for $40 I can transfer this to my name.
Is $4300 a good deal on this machine. The only cosmetic issue (that seller pointed out) is the front bar tube (guard) that runs horizontal is pushed in slightly and up against the plastic body work. It is also dusty from being ridden and has some grass in the under carriage from being ridden through some pasture. Since no hour meter or odometer on the base model, I don't know how much its been ridden but tires look like they have little use on them.
I am concerned since I have heard the early 2016 models had a blue smoke issue from valve seals and possibly other issues. I test drove this and it did not seem to have these issues but I did not look real close since I had not read about this issue prior to looking at it. Just curious if there was a serial number or build date when this problem was resolved?
The seller also says the machine comes with a winch that he bought and paid for when he bought this in May 2016 but he never took it back to the dealer to get this installed or any other service. He states he has done oil changes and other service at home.
I called the dealer and they did advise yes, the story on the winch is correct and if I purchase it I can bring it in and they will install the Yamaha (warn 2500 lb.) winch for free. They also advised that this was bought with a warranty that extends to December 2020 and for $40 I can transfer this to my name.
Is $4300 a good deal on this machine. The only cosmetic issue (that seller pointed out) is the front bar tube (guard) that runs horizontal is pushed in slightly and up against the plastic body work. It is also dusty from being ridden and has some grass in the under carriage from being ridden through some pasture. Since no hour meter or odometer on the base model, I don't know how much its been ridden but tires look like they have little use on them.