I am looking for softer rear shocks and springs for the Kodiak (actually a 2007 Grizzly 450). Does anyone know where I can find some. I talked to my dealer and he said that Yamaha does not make them. I talked to Works Performance and they do not have the specs for this model but can make some custom shocks but I would need to send them the geometry specifications of the suspension. I would prefer finding some that have already been tested.

I use it for trail riding and never come close to the 180 weight limit on the rear rack. So the suspension has a lot travel that I never use.

If someone could help out, it would be greatly appreciated!

 

Even with them ajdusted all the way down their still not soft enough?

 

You must be nutz! The Kodiak 450/Grizzly 450 have a adjustment to turn below the spring. That is all you need.

 

Well, truth-be-known, I am paralyzed from the waist down so I can't stand up and ride through the rough spots. And where I only weigh 140 lbs and the bike is designed for up to a 250 lb rider with up to 180 lbs on back, there is no way that I can utilize the potential of the suspension. I rarely carry anything on the back. I use it for trail riding and want it to be as smooth as possible (so I can go fast) but the way it is now, it nearly bounces me off the machine whenever I encounter a rough spot. I could put two bags of cement on the back to get the ride better, but that also increases the center-of-gravity and makes cornering dangerous.

So that's my story and I'm sticking to it!