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Cowboy, Boner, this time I might do more than just talk about switching quads. Damn glad I didn't bite on that sportsman last fall. The 2002 Griz looks like it would be tippy, cause it looks narrow, but with some wide tires, you could even that out. I've only seen a few pictures of it, but I'm already picking it hard for anything I don't like. Still, as long as this thing isn't priced out the roof, then I will be riding one not long after its available. Too bad it wasn't a manual shift.

 

??? A new mud king is born, maybe??? Impressive bike, ground clearance, locker, power, good ride?, My only problem with Yam's has always been $$, I went shopping for a Kod Ultra but at $7400. cdn, I bought the 300 Cat with winch for $5995.cdn. Could a got a 500 Cat for about $7200.

 

Same thing down south. Yamaha dealers aren't known for coming down on price. AC's can be found at decent deals though.

 

I will be getting this sucker!!! Check out the specs that I kind of lifted off somebody somewhere else.

2002 Yamaha Grizzly 660
660cc Liquid Cooled 5-Valve
On-Command 4wd with Electronic Locker
Independent Rear Suspension
12" Ground Clearance Front & Back
Front Wheel Travel = 7.1"
Rear Wheel Travel = 9.5"
5 Way Preloads Front/Rear
Digital Speedometer with gas gauge, drive postition, 2 trips, odometer, hour, oil, 4wd, and locker.
FRONT/REAR: Hydralic Disc Brakes
3-WAY On-Command- 2wd, 4wd, 4wd Locked

RED, GREEN, BEIGE, METALIC SILVER, CAMO

$6,999 available June 16th w/ $69 winch deal

DRIVE SELECTOR = HIGH, LOW, NEUTRAL, REVERSE, PARK

YAMAHA TESTERS SAID:

"the grizzly 660 smokes a sp500ho, and will out run a prairie 650."

Claimed POWER RATING:

HP = 45 HP
TORQUE = 48 ft-lbs

 

I talked to a test rider months ago. When it comes out I will more than likely look into trading the Rancher in.

 

Nice looking machine. I liked that picture with it sitting up on the rock, with the "Grizz 660" sign at the bottom-looked pretty sweet! Where's the winch though? They had a plow sitting in there, different grill guard/light protectors, but no winch!

Definately looks like a performer, and with the 660, will be the biggest utility quad out there. Wonder what the top speed would be-how fast is the Kaw 650? It would look a lot better with your 'Claws under there though, that's for sure-maybe some wheel spacers too, to widen the stance. You are right, it does look a bit narrow, tippy like the Kodiak. You going to trade the 'Cat in for it? -I doubt you'd get much for the '89 Honda, and your 'Cat is in pretty damn good shape by the looks of things. Be sad to see it go though...

Hey, when are you going to get those pictures up??? Would like to see it with the lift, new light before you get rid of it! heh heh heh [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

Best of luck,

Mike

 

Just get some ITP Magnum wheels made for the rear of a Rubicon and you will be set.

What I want to know is how does the locker work?? Will you have to keep pressing the button if you want to keep it locked? IF so, I think thats gonna be more annoying than the 650's locker lever. BUt if you press it and let go and it's locked I think it will be a REAL hit.

Andy, why not wait and see what AC has in store with there new IRS 500??

 

I would think that it is a separate mode. It has an indicator light on the display for diff-lock, so I'm guessing that it has an actual setting rather than a lever or button for part time locking. Of course, I don't know though. Seems like it should though. I think I read where it has the servo motor that switches between the 3 settings.

This thing is going to be picked all to hell in the next few months. We will hear that it is tippy, and stuff like the lack of an anti sway bar will make it dip, and the suspension will squat, the brakes are squishy, and all kinds of other crap too. Still, this looks like the most promising thing I've seen yet. I think the Honda transmission and the kawasaki wet brake were great strides, but I think this bike here is going to have most of the things that I am looking for all in one. You can tell that they paid some attention to what the riders are wanting, cause they covered just about every base here. Diff lock, discs, IRS, 2wd option, etc. The thing I like the best is that they kept the price right there with everyone elses flagship, even though the kick *** metallic version is $300 more. dammit!

 

Hey Andy
I remember a fiew months back when you were thinking of buying a Sp500
but reliability concerns stoped ya. So i assume that reliability on a Yamaha is not a concern (no flames here we are all entitled to our opinion). I remember reading your posts and it seems that you did not like the belt drive aspect ither. What are your thaughts on the yamaha belt drive. The Ultramatic has been a trouble free trans for Yamaha so far but do you think that a 5 speed would clinch the deal ??. On a side note useing the Raptor motor is a real bonus for us SPORT-utility riders.
Can you dream of all the motor mods that will be available for that thing in the next year.

And to you boner I realize you like the AC brand alot. But i dont think that IFS and a front locker will be enough to make anyone buy an AC over a Grizz. The curent AC is a awesom machine as it stands BUT what it needs is a ENGINE that can keep up with the big dogs.

Yama
Y2K Grizz
Y2K Kodiak