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 TH-cam 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
@@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..
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 TH-cam 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!
Thanks for sharing buddy! I love shop time after the ride as much as the ride.
Hey Shawn, . I would rather not film that stuff but it seems a lot of folks like the shop videos.
Thanks for watching!
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.
Hi Paul, yeah you could rent a small automotive bearing installer to do the job as well.
Appreciate you checking out the video!
Enjoying the shop time. Good job, thanks for sharing the video!
Glad you’re enjoying the shop videos. Thanks for watching Phillip.
Now that's a garage! Another great video, thanks for the how to KC!
Hey Bama, Thanks a bunch, appreciate you checking out the video!
Good video, as usual, and plenty of good content. Glad ur getting the beast ready for riding season, it’ll be here before you know it 😁
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!
Looks like you'll be ready to ride soon Jeff! Good video as always!
Yeah buddy, looking forward to the March trip!
Can’t wait. Thanks for checking out the video bud.
Nice job kc i grease & press my new ones to also use old bearing on top new one but never thought about grind taper old one bit great idea 👍
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!
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.
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.
What size and what do you call that bearing packer? Awesome video mate
@azzapage1315 Who are you asking, and what machine do you have?
Nice video. I would have thought you'd have more then 4500 on it. Keep up the good work.
Only 4500, yup hopefully it holds out for another 4500 thanks for checking out the video!
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
Sounds like the ol Rhino was keeping you busy. Thanks for checking out the video buddy!
@@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
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!
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!
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.
Havoc Industries has a wheel bearing tool that goes over the axle to grease it.
That’s cool, I have never seen one for a Yamaha where you can leave the axle in. Thanks for the info. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@kcatv9556 check out havoc industries, he makes some good stuff!!
Great Video! What size grease Packing tool is needed for the Grizzly bearings?
Sorry for the delayed response. I believe it's 30mm Thanks for watching
do you happen to have a video on installing those angled grease zerks? How do you get those to seal? teflon tape?
I do not have a video on that. Basically just screw the new zerts in they seal just fine.
Put the bearing in the freezer the night before. It'll slide right in without grinding or Heating
Hi William, Yup I’ve had other folks talk about putting the bearing in the freezer. I’ve never tried that though. Thanks for checking up the video!
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.
Thanks for checking out the video.
Did you buy OEM bearings or what do you prefer?
I went with cheaper, aftermarket bearings off of Amazon. We’ll see how they hold up. Thanks for checking out the video!
Nice when you have all the expensive equipent and presses but unlike you, WQe have make do with whatever we can find thanks
Hi jeff, Wheel bearing replacement can be done without a press. Hope the video helps you out. Appreciate you watching!
Would you mind providing a link to the wheel bearings as well as the grease packer you had?
Hi Hunter W bought both of them off of Amazon. I’ll see if I can’t find the link and post it. Thanks for checking out the video.
@@kcatv9556 thanks sm!
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Here is the wheel bearing listing. Cannot find the bearing packer.
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
Hey Kevin, hopefully these bearings will last as long as the original ones I’ll be happy. Thanks for checking out the video.
@@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
@@kevinmarchini5272 hey Kevin, that’ll be great. Keep us updated on how things go with the new parts. 👍
@@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
@@kevinmarchini5272 don’t apologize for the long comment.
Good stuff! 👍
Never heard anything good about the Chinese bearings. I've seen kawasaki has bearings the exact same size at about half the price of the yamaha.
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!
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.
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Have you ever been to South big creek ranch in Missouri by chance.. I have plans on going to this place this year 2023.. soon as it gets warmer..
Hi Bennett We have not been to South big Creek Ranch. Is that a privately owned park?.
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..