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[Barney]

Hey Guys and Gals we have all been on here for a while now and have either got new quads or even done some upgrades , by means of adding extras or just adding a few personal touches to your machine .

We have nearly all put our pic in the Show us your Utility quad section , and the amount of people that have veiwed it over the past 12 months is enormous, maybe there are a few closet racers or sports quad owners out there that are envious of our machines , lol

How about we now put up a pic with some of our mods and extras that we have added , just so as to see the difference and even with a small note as to why we took that path , like sort of a product review. especially since most of us have had our new machines for a bit longer now.


Just a thought that is all .
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2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc
Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer
Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back
GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic
Hema Gps

[Vonammer]

And a good thought it is Grizz, Most just throw up a new pic of mods without saying why we went with it or how the new mod has worked...or has'nt.

Like the other post/pic i put up, i went with these tyres, just to try them. Was a little worried how aggressive they are for the riding i mainly do but, they impressed me. most tyres are well over the $200 mark with these well below. And i also went with a 6 ply tyre, trying to keep the weight off the Grizzly.The bike is heavy enough as it is. For the price i think there ok.


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Yamaha Grizzly 700 SE 2010
Ricochet Skid Plates
K&N Air Filter/ Odi Grips
Power tip
Douglas Nitro Wheels/Artrax tyres (6 ply)

[Barney]

They are a nice looking tyre , what are the wheels , the bike looks real good with them .
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2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc
Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer
Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back
GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic
Hema Gps

[Barney]

I also see you have the Richochet bash plates , i was very happy with the quality of them and the fitting was so neat and well done.

I also like the plates that go over the foot wells , as they stop sticks going into the plastic and pushing them upwards, therefore pulling the bolthead through it
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2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc
Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer
Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back
GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic
Hema Gps

[Vonammer]

Grizzly wrote:

They are a nice looking tyre , what are the wheels , the bike looks real good with them .

Hi Grizz

The wheels are the 'Douglas Nitro's', they were a new model and rated at 800 pounds per rim i think.

Vonammer
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Yamaha Grizzly 700 SE 2010
Ricochet Skid Plates
K&N Air Filter/ Odi Grips
Power tip
Douglas Nitro Wheels/Artrax tyres (6 ply)

[Barney]

Did you pick up any extra width in your wheel base , and if so did you like the extra stability in the handling aspect
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2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc
Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer
Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back
GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic
Hema Gps

[Vonammer]

Grizzly wrote:

Did you pick up any extra width in your wheel base , and if so did you like the extra stability in the handling aspect

Yes mate, they are a 'off set' rim, so i have about an inch wider either side. I had 1.5 inch wheel spacers on it (which are now for sale !!) all round, but found they gave the bike speed wobbles at a certain speed, thats with the original tyres though.
I much prefer the wider feet under the Grizz, makes it a lot more stable.
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Yamaha Grizzly 700 SE 2010
Ricochet Skid Plates
K&N Air Filter/ Odi Grips
Power tip
Douglas Nitro Wheels/Artrax tyres (6 ply)

[Barney]

Hey Dino how about telling us a bit about your machine the mods and why you went that particular path and the pros and cons
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2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc
Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer
Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back
GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic
Hema Gps

[Dino]

Grizzly wrote:

Hey Dino how about telling us a bit about your machine the mods and why you went that particular path and the pros and cons

"The Dark Side" A "China Bike!"

I'll put up a warts and all review for it's birthday pretty soon, Grizzly.
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[Barney]

It doesnt matter what sort of bike dino as we all like to know what other brands have to offer , dont worry they all have faults , the yamaha has a few , sometimes having different options allows others to maybe get into a machine with less money spent
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2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc
Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer
Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back
GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic
Hema Gps

[Dino]

Grizzly wrote:

It doesnt matter what sort of bike dino as we all like to know what other brands have to offer , dont worry they all have faults , the yamaha has a few , sometimes having different options allows others to maybe get into a machine with less money spent

And looking at what some owners have been doing to customise their bikes to suit their needs, the perfect 4wd bike is a urban legend.

And I'd certainly agree that all bikes have issues. And what is a nothing issue to one owner is a meltdown for another.

Here is ours. Absolutely bog stock except for the ocky straps and airport luggage. $7 250. A brand new 2 up, registered and ride away. We love it.


As I said earlier, I'll post a review up shortly.
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[Barney]

Thats a nice looking machine , and very nicely priced , , the mirrors look the part as well .. and the seat looks very comfy. what colors can u get them in Dino
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2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc
Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer
Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back
GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic
Hema Gps

[Dino]

Grizzly wrote:

Thats a nice looking machine , and very nicely priced , , the mirrors look the part as well .. and the seat looks very comfy. what colors can u get them in Dino

Thanks Grizzly. The mirrors are actually really good on the trails. The seat is very comfy. front and back. Colours depend on which model but the 500 & 500A come in red, yellow or black in Aus. The newer X5 & X6 have blues, greens, metallic silver and camo.

After my disc replacement operation, we'll have a additional 2 seater to take riding.
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[Fox]

Dino dose the motor pull strong two up, looks good my wife would like me to buy one. and a truck to carry everything Haha is the camo for riding or were you up to something else ???
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[yogie]

Grizzly wrote:

It doesnt matter what sort of bike dino as we all like to know what other brands have to offer , dont worry they all have faults , the yamaha has a few , sometimes having different options allows others to maybe get into a machine with less money spent

spot on fella, dennis's other quad is chinese, and its made from the all the licenced parts made in Cina for Yammy and suziki. Dino's bike has the yammy tires nd the rims looks like there Grizz.

So dino we going to get the full write up and pictures atvaction style ?
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With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
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[Dino]

Fox wrote:

Dino dose the motor pull strong two up, looks good my wife would like me to buy one. and a truck to carry everything Haha is the camo for riding or were you up to something else ???

Yes Fox. It does pull well two up. Whether through mud holes or on secondary roads, I've never been found wanting for torque. It's no stump pulling Grizzly but it aquits itself well.
Yeah, carrying stuff takes a bit of organising. A decent back-pack is great for a single day ride but we've a few Tamarack bags on order for bigger trips.
The Camo is used for riding, but it's also handy when want to blend in. You know what I mean.
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[Dino]

yogie wrote:

Grizzly wrote: It doesnt matter what sort of bike dino as we all like to know what other brands have to offer , dont worry they all have faults , the yamaha has a few , sometimes having different options allows others to maybe get into a machine with less money spent spot on fella, dennis's other quad is chinese, and its made from the all the licenced parts made in Cina for Yammy and suziki. Dino's bike has the yammy tires nd the rims looks like there Grizz. So dino we going to get the full write up and pictures atvaction style ?

I've no qualms about it's country of origin guys. The yammi tyres are made in Chuna, same as the Maxi's and many other big names. Tamarack bags likewise, and probably every computer on this forum.

Yes Yogie, you'll get a honest appraisal and write-up. and plenty of pics.
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[yogie]

Dino wrote:

I've no qualms about it's country of origin guys. .

I wasnt having a crack at the chinese, when do something right they do it good.

the raptor 90's are made in China, we even bought one.
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers