I'm going to be getting a new quad and was considering the Kodiak. Any common problems that I should look out for? Any information would be much appreciated.

 

Do a search on my user name, "therock" or "Kodiak" or "Y2k Kodiak" or Y2Kodiak".

I love mine.

 

My Dad has one and loves it. He's had it for about 6 months, and hasn't had any problems. Of course he rides like a Grandpa, so it will definatley outlive him.

Dave

 

I just bought a 2001 Kodiak Green. I love it so far. I am new to ATV's so I don't know if my skills are high enought to really give you a good review. What I do know is that so far the Kodiak has preformed just how I needed and wanted it too. If I were you though I would at least get a winch with it. You never know.

 

Tall dudes like me 6'4" get pushed forward because of the seat construction on long trips, the dunflops are duds, the rear brake is a dud, some have a problem with a freezing choke, I don't, make sure air induction on front is tight otherwise lots of water gets to the belt, get a filter wrench, and get use to paying lots for a oil filter, you asked for problems, would I buy another, yep.

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My rear brake pads lasted about two months. I replaced them with EBCs, and they still look new after a year. It got extremely cold here in the last week, and my choke froze, but it still starts right up. I would recomend the Kodiak to anyone. It's a great machine.

 

Roar brings up a good point. The Kodiak is a little small for my liking. I don't think I could be comfortable on an all day ride. I'm only 6'2", but weigh about 50 pounds more than I should. If your a big person, you should test ride some bigger quads.

Dave

 

Thanks for the insight guys...Why is it not comfortable for bigger people. I'm 6'3" and 250 lbs. so I take it that I will be uncomfortable on longer rides?

 

The way the seat is designed with the rear higher then the front is always sliding me ahead, my knees end up against the bars enough to be uncomfortable. It has to do with the design of the monoshock system and getting the seat over the shock is my thoughts. Still a good machine!

 

the kodiak is a excelent machine, good power good turning although a little more tipy than the big bear,the body plastic is very durable, the suspention is great. no problems with the 4 people i know that have them.