Not enough to beat one, but I could keep up pretty good. They would pass me after 60 mph. I would give them a run for their money up to there.

 

The 450 Foreman is considered good for 10 years everyday work with no major problems. As good as Griz is, it cannot compare to reliability of Foreman because the Honda utes are so overbuilt with regard to power output. The 05 Foreman 500 has many upgrades including better suspension, front discs, bigger motor, bigger tank, dual oil coolers, improved trax-loc and improved styling. And if starting in ultra cold weather is important you will like the Foreman electric carb heater. The griz IRS can never match the solid axle foreman for hauling stability. So what is most important, work or play? Why not just swap with your bud for a couple of weeks of farm work and then decide? Or better yet, you are probably a great candidate for two quads. Also why not take a real close look at 650 Prairie if you want weekend performance with a non-tippy solid axle?

 

We have been over this tired old crap many times before. A set of 6 ply tires and the tippiness goes away. Then it is more stabile than your rancher, not less. If you think that solid rear axle machines are that much better than independent suspension, then maybe you need to learn how to ride. I have met plenty of old folks that don't know crap. I am just tired of people ripping the griz for something that is so easily fixed. My griz has pulled a wagon that weighed about 2 tons fully loaded and didn't even hesitate (Up a slight hill in a chiseled field). It is dangerous because you don't have the weight to stop it if going on a down slope. I will be using my griz for farm chores all summer. I am even going to look into getting a ATV wagon that will haul some decent weight to get firewood from the woods where I have alot of trails. It will work, no problem.

 

I agree, I had a Honda Big Red before I got the grizz and I rolled it alot (yes, I know it was a three wheeler). I have had the Grizz for 8 months and it has never offered to roll on me. I drive it on the highway and city streets all of the time at high rates of speed and with proper body english, you don't have to worry about tippiness. I still have the stock tires on it too. I have also hauled very heavy loads with my grizz with no hesitation. I love my grizz and would not trade it for any other quad period. I rode all of the recommended utes before I made my purchase and money was not an issue at the time. Good luck with whatever you purchase and if you get a Grizz, you will love it.

 

..........the heat issue was NOT solved, reliability is like with anything mechanical. In general grizzly is reliable, but I wouldn't count on any forum for an honest answer. Some people might be reasonable.Some are idiots.
batman, what takes you such a long time ...when replacing the boot????

 

I have had my fair share of problems. Between mine and my Moms we have broke 5 axles(of coarse they are 03's). And no they are not rode hard, seriously. And the other problem was the starter solenoid. I started my Grizz and the damn thing wouldn't shut off, it keep turning the starter over. I had to disconnect the battery. But other than that the engine is bullet proof, no probs at all.

 

Turtle: I believe you are 100% right about everything you said. The Grizz may be a fairly reliable machine, but I don't think anything else can possibly be as reliable as a Foreman. The new Foreman 500 has all of the upgrades that should also make it a formadible trail rider/play machine as well as an awsome workhorse. It may not have the top end, or quite the acceleration as the bigger bore quads but I'm sure it is superior in many other catagories, that are more important to me than speed. If I am going to work a quad fairly hard day in and day out, year after year, there is probably no quad that can withstand that kind of stress like a Foreman can. Pease of mind is important to me, and I think I'll go with the safer bet. Do you know how the power of a Foreman 500 would stack up to say a Vinson 500 or a Polaris H.O, or even a Rubicon. I did drive a Rubicon (04) a bit last summer and it didn't impress me anymore than my 450, in terms of power and grunt.

 

The Grizz. is a very realiable atv. Here in Canada it is the best selling big bore. I know that there were problems with this and that, but I don't know anyone personally. I have 1400km and I have worked it on hot days, no problems! I traded my wifes Honda in for it. She took my Kodiak. Honda makes a good atv, but I've had Yamahas since (1991 Big Bear 10yrs) and 1 Honda, now all I have is Yamahas. The Big Bear I bought brand new. That should give you an idea how long I have been doing this. Anyways I hope that this helps you out! Happy trails!

 

Hey guys,

My first post here, joined because of a break down of my 2003 Grizzly. I bought this quad about 3 years ago to upgrade from my Kodiak. I picked Yamaha because you seem to get more features than Honda for the same price. I live on 7,000 acres and ride my quad everyday I have logged over 8,000 miles and 800 hours on the Grizzly alone.

Last week the thing just quit running about four miles from the nearest phone, car etc. and I had to walk in. This is the first time I have been stranded by the quad. Took it to the dealer and the CDI unit is shot they are looking into why. This unit was only a few months old because I had the wires running to the rectifier wear thru the electrical tape they are running thru which ruined my battery, rectifier and CDI unit. I fixed the wire and put a length of plastic loom around them to protect them from chafing on the tranny cooling tube, you may want to check yours to make sure this isn't happening slowly! Anyway wanted to see if anyone else had been stranded by their Grizzly in the past. Its brutal riding the Kodiak now that the Griz is in the shop.

Matt

 

I love My 06 Grizz Special Edition, but I just put 7000 klm on my 04 Limited Edition and ya I broke a part or two but wow they were great trips . and other makes broke also. the quad lock works . the ride is tops. all magazine wright ups say at the end of the day the Grizzly is what every one wants to ride .

Buy the grizz , put a set of 25 " mudlite XTP radials on it and hang on. mud , now snow they work nice. , lots of traction.
Big Gord