My dealer hasn't heard of the rear boot skid plate. Some others in this forum have talked about making their own. If anyone has bought or built one and has pics, please post them to this thread. My rear boot has a tear, which likely occurred the first day I used my Kodiak. Lots of trees, stumps, willows, etc. Next time I'll have some sort of boot protector on the Kodiak. The boot is way too exposed and won't last long where I do most of my riding.

 

Kodiak rear boot skid plates have come up a number of times, and I cut and pasted this from a search I did. I bought mine in Canada as I don't think they're available in the States. I modified it so I could remove my oil drain plug without taking the skid plate off.


"A part number was posted many times on this forum for a rear boot guard. Supposedly it was a Yamaha part number, available only in Canada. After a year of searching here is what I found:

Part Number: ATV5GH40BG00 (all zeros, no o's).
I Purchased one from: Snow City Cycle Marine, Ontario Canada 416 752-1560.
Cost: $36.95 plus $10.63 shipping (Canadian $), I think $24.50 US.
It is not made by Yamaha, almost looks a little homemade but fits well and does the job.

One phone call and the part was on the way. Goodluck.

 

Thanks 454casull. I'll be giving them a call and ordering one very soon. Does it mount to any existing hardware or do you have to drill holes? Appreciate the info. Thanks again.

 

HunterExplorer,
It just bolts to the frame. You do NOT have to drill any holes.
454

 

Thanks again for your help 454casull. I called the dealer in Ontario and they told me that my local Yamaha dealer can get the rear boot guard too. So I called my local dealer again and told hin to look in his 2002 Yamaha accessory catalogue on page 10, item 5. Then he tells me, "yep, there it is". I think they are a little to worried about making enough money, and not paying attention to their product line. It is only March. You think that they would have at least looked through their catalogue. Might sell more stuff that way. I wonder if your dealership in Maine has the 2002 catalogue and whether it's in there too. Any, thanks again for your help. My new rear boot and boot guard are on the way.

 

I know i always have the i know that happened to me, and i just did that stories, but I just replaced my rear boot tonite. I was also concerned about how open the boot was, and went to a lumber store to find something i could put around it. I used a rubber duct connector. I don't know what size it was, but it is really thick and fit right around my boot. I can't see how anything could tear through it. Cost about 5 bucks and i think it will work really well.

 

02Kodiak. Does the "rubber duct connector" flex with the drive shaft? I imagine it will. Does it fit snugly, or will it vibrate while you're driving? As well, does it stick down below the swingarm? How much work was it to replace the boot. Any problems? My dealer says 2 to 3 hours labor to replace the boot. And at $50 to $60 per hour for labor, I'll be doing the change myself.
Thanks for your help.

 

LOL at the 2 to 3 hours. All you have to do is remove 2 bolts and the shock. Slide the rear end out. Remove the old boot and wipe out any dirt/sand. Slip the duct connector on, and place the boot on one side. Slip the shaft back together. Your done. The duct connector i bought (once again don't know what size it was) fits almost too snug, but yes it does flex. It will not vibrate and doesn't stick below the swingarm. If think it took me an hour total, and i've never replaced a rear boot before.

 

Thanks again 02Kodiak. Sounds simpler than the dealer made out. I'll be looking around for a duct connector to put on.