Grizzly-What Year/Model To Look For?
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Grizzly-What Year/Model To Look For?
I have been pondering the thought of purchasing a new (09/10) Yamaha Grizzly 550 EFI/EPS 4x4, but before I blow my life saving's I figure I should get some advise...
If you can think of any reason I should avoid this year and model please advise. If you recommend I purchase another year/(or)/model, now would be a good time to let me know!
Thanks - Dave
If you can think of any reason I should avoid this year and model please advise. If you recommend I purchase another year/(or)/model, now would be a good time to let me know!
Thanks - Dave
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i cant speak for the 550, but my buddy's 07 700eps has pretty much been flawless. he has put it through hell for the 1000+ miles he has had it, even rolled it once pretty badly. his did have the gas tank boiling issue, but the newer ones shouldnt have that.
the grizzly has the best brake setup and one of the best belt and 4wd systems out there. the only issues i have with it are...
1. the seat is not as comfy as any of any of my polaris'
2. the ape like handle bars
3. it needs wheel spacers and better tires for stability
4. no "wow" factor
these are all personal preferences though, if polaris hadnt built the XP model, i would be on a griz.
from what i have read the 550 is pretty much the same as the 700 so you should be good to go.
good luck.
the grizzly has the best brake setup and one of the best belt and 4wd systems out there. the only issues i have with it are...
1. the seat is not as comfy as any of any of my polaris'
2. the ape like handle bars
3. it needs wheel spacers and better tires for stability
4. no "wow" factor
these are all personal preferences though, if polaris hadnt built the XP model, i would be on a griz.
from what i have read the 550 is pretty much the same as the 700 so you should be good to go.
good luck.
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IMO The Grizz is the best all around machine made! I have 1100 flawless miles on mine and could not be happier with a utility atv! For the 09 and up model year thicker seat padding was added along with a lighter thumb throttle (tho still kinda stiff) The Grizz has the best transmission of ANY atv out there with the best 4-wheel engine braking made. 05t700 is right for best stability 1in spacer with a good set of tires such as the Maxxis Bighorns will be much appreciated. You can go to Grizzly Riders - Yamaha Grizzly ATV Forum for more testimonials on how much these guys like there Grizz machines! One thing is for shure you will rarly find a person that has anything negitive to say about and Grizzlys! Happy trails and enjoy your purchase!
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I have been pondering the thought of purchasing a new (09/10) Yamaha Grizzly 550 EFI/EPS 4x4, but before I blow my life saving's I figure I should get some advise...
If you can think of any reason I should avoid this year and model please advise. If you recommend I purchase another year/(or)/model, now would be a good time to let me know!
Thanks - Dave
If you can think of any reason I should avoid this year and model please advise. If you recommend I purchase another year/(or)/model, now would be a good time to let me know!
Thanks - Dave
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On 2008-2009 and the 2010s, all seats have the same part numbers and they all feel the same to me and they are very comfortable. The throttle on my 08 feels the same as the one on my 2009 and I never though it pushed hard. I have two 08s one with 1800 miles and one with 1200 miles and have never had any problems and I just picked up a new 2009. One thing they did change on the 2009 is the shift linkage and it made them shift much easier.
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Here is testimonial on the thumb throttle 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI EPS 4x4 Model Preview
and terb is right the 09 shift linkage did change. Much easy'r to use!
and terb is right the 09 shift linkage did change. Much easy'r to use!
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I have been pondering the thought of purchasing a new (09/10) Yamaha Grizzly 550 EFI/EPS 4x4, but before I blow my life saving's I figure I should get some advise...
If you can think of any reason I should avoid this year and model please advise. If you recommend I purchase another year/(or)/model, now would be a good time to let me know!
Thanks - Dave
If you can think of any reason I should avoid this year and model please advise. If you recommend I purchase another year/(or)/model, now would be a good time to let me know!
Thanks - Dave
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