I just got a 2006 660 griz and unless it is completely warm it stalls when I put it in gear. It only has 60 kms on it, I hope this does not normal because it is very frustrating, any suggestions on what to do. My 04 700 prairie does not do this ever.

 

What all "custom" tune ups and stuff you thought would make it run better have you done to it?

 

Nothing at all its stock

 

Putting it in gear doesnt put any load on anything...the idle should be below the centrifical clutch engagement of 1700 rpms. Is the idle speed too high or too low? Does it select the gear easily...no noises or high effort?

 

What I've found is that's its the "nature of the beast" meaning its normal.

You need to warm up the Grizz for 1 or 2 minutes with some choke on before getting into gear. Be sure to take choke off before getting into gear.

 

They are a little cold blooded. If you have to take off cold, put it into gear and start it. Leave the choke on about half and it will stop the stalling. My Twin Peaks is less cold blooded than the Grizz but not by much. Yesterday, it was about 23 degrees F and both started right up. I usually start them then put my gear on. By the time I'm suited up the bikes are warm.
Forgot to add that cold temperature = lean, so if the problem persists, you can richen up your air adjust screw. I would let the machine warm up though. Don't reset your idle until the machine is warm though.

 

i may be wrong but isnt it bad to ride with the choke on or to even ride the bike cold

 

As long as you drive reasonable, ( dont take it to redline, or put a big load on the motor) there wont be any problems...in fact its advised to drive gently for the first few minutes, as the best way to warm a cold motor. Idleing isnt good for the motor either...the oil pumps on atvs arent quite up to automotive oil pumps...the pressure and volume are kind of low, and the pressure and volume is much better at rpms above idle. I drive mine at about 2500 rpm for a few minutes, and then its good to go.
Choke on or off, doesnt matter, the choke just adds enough fuel to make the mixtures rich enough to burn...if the motor needs it, then use it. If the motor stumbles or pops on acceleration thru the carb, then leave the choke on for a while longer. But it wont hurt to drive with the choke on.