Hi all,

I am new here. I am in the market for an ATV. A friend down the street has a 2006 kodiak 450 and really likes it. I enjoy driving it also.
I happen to come across a 2005 with 2400 miles / 600 hours. He says it runs fine but the starter does not work. Looks decent and he is asking $1600. My question is should I walk away or is this a possibility. After some google homework, I think from a starting perspective - I would be looking at a starter, one way clutch and gear. Possibly all the other parts in that assembly (bolts, washers, etc.)
I am fairly competent mechanically. I play with Jeep CJs on one tons and 38"s. I would need to buy the flywheel removal tool.

Anyone one have any advice? Below is a pic.

Thanks
Joe

 

The problem with a bike that doesn't start is, what happens when you get the starter fixed? You could find it has been seized or has a gearbox problem. It is a gamble, and the price should reflect this. From your description, the starter one way clutch has gone, rather than a simple starter not working. This is a lot bigger job than a starter swap but nothing too complex.

 

Hi. Thanks for the response. The bike actually did run - he said you could pull start it and everything worked fine. It sold before I could get there - $1250.

 

Not by the picture, there is no pull start handle!

 

Well shoot! You are correct!
I was going by what the guy said and did not analyze the pics.
it is gone - so oh well.

On that note - was a pull start standard in the 2005-2007 kodiaks and grizzlys?

 

Also 600 hrs would be 6000 miles on average. Unless he let it sit and idle all day.
I have 3400 miles on my 500 and it has 350 hrs.

Not sure about the 700 Grizzly or 550 but when the 660 Grizzly was top dog all Yamaha utility ATVs came with a pull rope back up.

 

Yeah - so about miles vs. hours. What is the deal with that? Why would someone let an ATV idle all day long? I get the higher hours vs. miles for plowing and such. So do you stay away from averages of 2-3 mph or where the average is 20mph+? New to this whole ATV thing....