Hey just bought my first "new" atv - 2004 Kodiak 450, and had a couple of questions. Also have a 2001 Honda Recon I bought last year for $1700, it was my first ever atv now it belongs to the wife.

1 - I paid $5299 OTD for the atv and another $500 OTD for a Warn 2500 lb winch and Warn plow kit installed. It seemed like a pretty good deal and I was wondering what others are paying about now? I know the 05's are coming soon but I did not want to wait or pay the 2005 prices.

2 - I have searched in the past and read all the posts I could find with "Kodiak 450" in them and I remember coming across some things to watch for on the atv but I did not want to search through all the pages again (lazy I know). Could someone give me a heads up on what things I want to watch for that may need extra attention ie. breather hoses and such?

 

keep the side with rubber down.
If it doesnt start put gas in it.

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I paid $5,850 OTD back in Oct. for my '04 Kodiak 450 and Warn 2.5ci winch. I installed the winch myself. I bought a 60" Moose plow, plow mount kit, and push bar from Denniskirk.com for an additional $375. It looks like you got a good deal too.

A few things to watch out for:

1. I've heard, but not experienced that the steering stem can come loose.
2. The front trans intake can come loose.
3. Sometimes the batteries, even though they're new, suck.

I'm sure there's a few more things, but for the most part, it's a rock solid ATV.

 

Thanks, and if you think of anything else let me know.

ATV123 why did you go with the Moose plow over another brand such as Warn, just curious?

 

I had checked out the Warn plows and the Moose just seemed a little stronger. Don't get me wrong, Warn makes a great plow, but the deciding factor was that a buddy has a Moose and it held up really well so I just went w/ that.