Another solid DIY video KC. Today I am picking up a 2023 Yamaha Grizzly. I am getting rid of my Can Am. For whatever reason I didn't have a good run with it in the long run and it was having several issues. I am sure I will be looking back on these videos for info.
OMG Ruben! That’s cool, you won’t be disappointed I’m sure. I believe there’s a lot less maintenance to do on a Yamaha VS a Can-am . I hope it serves you well good luck with it my friend! Brake replacement video coming out tonight making it a little bit shorter be easier to watch. I think you’ll enjoy it. Have a great weekend buddy!
I just bought a 2022 Kodiak 700. Your videos have been very helpful. I just installed an EHS tuner and did the AIS delete like you did. You’ve given me some great ideas. Keep up the good work.
Hi Night Krawlers, Thanks for the kind words! That’s what I like about RU-vid is sharing information tips and tricks. I watch other folks videos on different topics and pick up information all the time. 22 Kodiak 700 is a nice machine! With a tuner as well I bet you’ll be happy with it. Thanks for checking out the video. Brake replacement video coming up next. Hopefully you can find time to check it out we always appreciate you watching the videos.
@@kcatv9556 I’ve watched all your videos. I went to WindRock two years ago after I saw your videos from there, and I’m going to Hatfield Mccoy’s Devil Anse trail in August. Getting to see these parks before I visit has been very helpful. Thanks for the videos!
Good Stuff...For those without a Press, You can Rent or Buy an Automotive Style Bearing Remover/Installer Kit that has Adapters small enough to work. Also you can put the New Bearings in the Freezer for a while to Aid in installation.
supposedly kawasaki teryx use the exact same bearing. And the koyo DAC3055W are the best (used in 550/660/700). only about $30 each. Wow that press is awesome. I might have to pull mine and lube them just so that I (hopefully) never have to replace the bearings. I need to swap out the disc guards on my 19 anyway so that I can run 12" wheels on it. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the tip on the bearing part numbers. I’ll save that case I need to replace them again. Yeah I bet if I had packed grease in the original ones they would’ve lasted longer. I had just bought the bearing packer about a year ago. Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the comment.
Hey Steve, Yeah buddy getting it ready for the upcoming ride season. Our first ride trip is gonna be the beginning of March can’t wait! Thanks for checking out the video friend!
Great job! Thorough explanation, those bearing packing tools are amazing. The ones I have are nice, don't have to remove the axle to use them which is handy. Real nice shop you have there. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Ghostsportsman, Thanks about the shop. yeah, that would be nice to grease the bearings without removing the axle. With the new bearings packed with grease we’ll see how long they last? Appreciate you checking out the video.
@KC ATV Always helps, I do mine every winter during the down time. I should be doing mine in a few weeks, need to inspect my brakes. Good time to check that all out. Need one of those hydraulic presses, sure makes it easy for replacing bearings. We're still going caveman over here, haha. Cheers.
@@ElevationATV oh yeah, always good to look over the machine when you’re doing maintenance and repairs. I didn’t know I needed Wheel bearings till I was doing the axle seals and found the bearings were shot.
Hey Norm, Yup using the old bearing prevents damage to the new one. Sounds like you already know that and do the same as I do.. LOL Thanks for checking out the video my friend!
When I was running my Rhino I was an expert on taking apart front and rear hubs and rebuilding the CV axle joint till I finally put the true lift on it not just the spring lifts
@@kcatv9556 oh it did until I put that Gorilla 6” lift on it with the the right length axles, did the same thing with my 2012 Commander and now I’m having the same problem with my 2011 Commander not sure about lifting it up as high as the other 2 it’s got about a 2-3” lift on it now just enough to pull the axles on the rear out
Great video. I've been binging your videos over the last week. Could you show how you mounted your winch control? I've never seen one mounted below the gear selector.
Hey there Pagan, We appreciate you checking out our videos! I’ll do a short video on the winch switch here in a few weeks. There’s also a couple of folks wanting me to review the bighorn tires as well.
This may have been said already, but packing the bearing with grease greatly decreases its life span. Only add grease to replace what's been washed away (hard to tell, I know). Adding too much grease causes balls to slide rather than turn, which in turn generates heat, then premature wear.
Well, you may be right because those bearings went to shit pretty quick. Couple of them only lasted year. Thanks for checking out video and appreciate you dropping a comment!
Hey Buddy, I just wanna tell you that your maintenance videos are the best or one of the best I've seen, as i said on the last video, your shop is amazing and the lighting is perfect but your knowledge is so impressive..... I love watching people who really know what they are talking about, if its woodworking, electrical, painting.... it doesnt matter, I just love seeing someone who really knows their craft. You're one of those people. Great video and I hope you keep doing the maintenance videos, I gave ya a little shout out on Instagram and tried to tag you but wasnt able to find you so i'm guessing you dont use Instagram haha Cheers !
Hey buddy, Thanks so much for the kind words. Hopefully the videos will help some folks out when they need to do those repairs on their machine. It takes more time to film while doing maintenance as you know, but hopefully it helps some folks out? I to watch other folks how to videos on random topics. Thanks for the plug on Instagram haha but nope I’m not on Instagram. LOL Thanks for watching appreciate the comment!
Very interesting video-- one of my machines has 3500 miles on it, I might have to check and make sure the bearings are smooth on it or if they are rough. That machine has seen a lot of water as well. I've heard before if you add too much grease it can push the seal out and actually do more harm than good. Is there any truth to that with these wheel bearings? I've seen those bearing packer tools for Polaris as well but I've never done it.
Hey Rod, Yeah the bearings on the grizzly have definitely been in a lot of water. As far as too much grease hurting the seal? depends on what type of seal it is. The small seals on those bearings are just a small lip seal so the grease will come right out without damage. Thanks for checking out the video buddy!
Koyo bearings come pre greased and do not need any more grease, you just ruined the seals, once they get hot, grease will ooze out and water will seep in, they call it sealed bearings for a reason.
You will cause excessive heat adding grease and grabs dirt there's a reason why the designers do it that way too much is not good it expands with heat put the bearings in the freezer for installation
@@kcatv9556 I just bought Yamaha bearings and Sixity XTA 4340 chromoly axels for the rear on my 2013 700 putting on in few week I've heard nothing but good things about the XTA vs the XT, OEM axles really expensive but decent I will report on your site about durable in the future
@@kcatv9556 no problem I'm really curious about these axels they are rated 30 to 40% better than OEM excellent metal with thick neoprene boots vs rubber, neoprene is far superior to rubber and the grease is really high moly which is good but to much moly isn't good especially with motor oil just like to much ZDDP isn't good for oil becomes acidic for offroad applications and small engines 1300ppm ZDDP is ideal, car oils are 800ppm max because of emissions that's why car oil is terrible for small engines true small engine oils are around 1200ppm to 1300ppm with my grizzly I run Yamalube 10w40 HP full synthetic in winter and 15w50 HP full synthetic in summer I also use Amsoil products in my small engines people keep saying use diesel oil with these grizzlies but my manual clearly states in bold letters no diesel rated oils sorry for babbling but I'm big on proper products my dad tested oils for years
Seriously, you bought the Chinese bearings? Shame shame - lol - just kidding - - - 14:34 - LMAO @ "cockeyed"! Is that a word just us old guys say or do younger guys use that too? Everyone is so dang politically correct nowadays, we're running out of adjectives😂 - - - Dang, I was hopin' you were going to put the wheel back on so we could hear the smooth soothing sound of the new bearings and get some closure - lol - - - Thanx for the shop talk buddy!
Hey Buddy, Oh yeah she can get cockeyed! Yup had to go with the Chinese bearings the Yamaha bearings are just too overpriced. We’ll see how they hold up? Convenient shopping eh LOL Thanks for checking out the video buddy!
Hey KC, some great tips in the video . The bearing grease is great , I do my can am every year ….so far still kicking . The yammy will be ready for the next rip !
@@SCOTIAN_ Hey Scotian, Yeah I imagine if I had took the time to pack the factory bearings with grease they would’ve lasted longer? You pack yours once a year I’m sure they will last for many years. Thanks for checking out the video buddy.
Haha. We’ll see how long those Chinese bearings last. LOL Who knows maybe replacing them again sooner than I would like. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@kcatv9556 no its not private anyone is welcome to ride there. A couple own it but they have regular full-time jobs so there park is only open on weekends and depending on how much it rains to. They say on there website to call before coming down. They also have cabins to rent with fire pits. I can't wait until the weather gets better so I can go..