Just bought a new 09 non-eps. Comming off a 04.5 Sportsman 700 that all in all was a good machine, although it had it's issues, including getting stuck in places my buddies Rincon's and Grizzly's would glide right through. It did have good power and would wheelie all day long in high gear. I also like the suspension at higher speeds compared to the Hondas or 05 grizz I ride with. Just sick of wrenching on it. I've heard the new Grizz. suspensions are much better though.
Anyway, just wondering if there are any things I should look out for, know about, etc. It's going back to the dealer in a week to install the winch so if there are any factory updates or known issues they are not openly telling me I'll hit them up then. I plan on some 27" wheels and tires at some point, but other than this not intereasted in major mods. but open to suggestions from those with experience.
I've owned Yamaha sleds for 20 years but this is my first quad. So we'll see!
Thanks!!

 

Great choice of quad. I hope the dealership isn't charging to do the winch because there real easy. Not worth paying them to do it IMO.

 

Agreed - the 09 Griz is a great machine!!! I would have gotten the EPS, though!

 

IMO, you don't need EPS. The 550 steers just fine. Check out your throttle response from a dead stop and hitting the gas hard. Mine has a hiccup in which it would bog then jump to life. i took it to the dealer and they said that some are coming from the factory running lean. they will adjust the EFI and you will be back in business.