anyone have a kodiak 450. I was thinking about getting one for the wife. How hard is the steering? top speed(for when i ride it). How stable is it on hills and off cambers?

 

i have the same questions, anyone got any replies? curious about the top speed and whether or not it is top heavy? hows it handle on slopes? any trouble with the belt?

--mcbride

 

I have a 2000 Kodiak 400 4x4 and has been an excellent bike. I've heard a dealer say that the 450 wasn't any noticable difference in power. It's wider so should be pretty stable which I always thought mine was. Hopefully, it still has low range for going down steep hills, otherwise they messed it up.

Generally, you never have to mess w/ the belt on a Yamaha. Mine has been water tight w/ water/mud up to the seat. They tend to sputter in deep water and you have to put dielectric grease in the spark plug boot to cure.

02 Eiger 5sp 4x4 / nice bike so far/ outruns my Kodiak except for top end.

 

I have had a 450 for three weeks. Been in shop for two weeks. Knuckle assembly broke, part on back order no etstimated delivery . check with dealer about availability of parts and service before you buy