I know what it is.....the 686 owners can update their engine to the SUPERIOR 708 engine!

 

Lol

How's that an upgrade?

 

I haven't heard about this but I'm interested to find out. Subscribed!

 

Yeah, I am interested to, wondering if its a update to the 708 to prevent the smoking issue or just the owners that are having issues or both.

 

I was chatting to my dealer and his mechanic a few months back and they said that they had to recall some earlier 708's to do a modification to the engine. May be that.

 

Maybe, the 16 models owners may get a service recall.

 

I'm the owner of a 2018 Kodiak 708, which i purchased prior to learning of the poor reputation the 708 has. My stomach gets uneasy thinking about it...you'll have to excuse me for a second...but my point is this...I'm surprised when I consistently see comments on here mentioning that the 2016s were the problem childs. However, there doesn't seem to be any evidence that the issues stop there. What makes people think that the valve guide/smoking/using oil, stops at the earlier models and doesn't extend to 2017 and 2018? I'm led to believe the later 708s are susceptible to the same issues (not all issues of course, as I'm aware of the specific 2016-only problem that was fixed). I'm speaking about premature wear/oil consumption. No heat here, just honestly want to pick your brains! Mainly for my own peace of mind...

 

Curious to see what comes of this

 

And that 22cc’s along with twin cam OHV head does definitely give it more go, love my 708 although I do still love tearing up the grass with my 2010 Grizzly se [emoji38]

 

I have never heard of this. but this seems interesting. following

 

I'll believe it when I see it

 

This is actually true. It's already documented. All that is left now before releasing the kit is paperwork.

This kit will be released as a service bulletin. It will replace the piston and cylinder and few more parts, but I can't remember what. Too lazy to look again too.
It will be valid for 5 years from date of manufacture of the machine, which means the 2016 guys will have 2 years coverage as of right now. The service bulletin will only be completed with the new parts if you have a burning oil issue and you bring it into the dealer. The dealer will first confirm the issue of the oil burning is not from a sinking, lack of maintenance or abuse, etc.
If all ok, the service bulletin will be completed and you'll basically end up with a complete new top end on your engine.

 

I have 2 708s one was fixed cause it was using alot of oil the other one just started smoking on start up, but it has always used a little oil, it's out of warranty but I'm going to have it checked out.

 

dezz how do you know this to be a fact. thanks,redd foxx

 

verry well))

 

anymore info on this?

 

https://www.grizzlycentral.com/foru...engine-transmission/112395-its-offical-2016-18-708-yamaha-service-bulletin.html

Click on the link. You can also find the complete downloadable .pdf on Facebook

 

do you know where on facebook it can be found?

 

Yamaha Grizzly Owners Club page.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GOG1CX2hckSxxaEoz11aaakxjs-mSlP/view?usp=drivesdk

 

So I downloaded the service bulletin from the link above so I could determine if my Kodiak serial # is included for the repairs even though my 2017 doesn’t use any oil. My serial # is way different than any of the 2017 serial numbers listed that are affected. I find this interesting, so must be not all 708’s made during the 3 years are affected. Yamaha must have it narrowed down to only those 708’s that were assembled at a certain facility would be my guess and they got piston rings from a different vendor. I think it would be interesting to know if anyone on this forum is having the oil consumption issue and their serial # isn’t on the bulletin like mine?

 

The VIN range on that bulletin does not make sense to me. They don't even look like VINs as listed on my 2017 title: 5Y4AMA7YHA______
So I guess mine is not included?
I have never had a single problem with it. 2000 miles now.

 

I'll bet you some 708 oil burners will not be on the list.

 

What? I didn't think the 708's burned oil? Must be an internet hoax....why would their be an update if only a few are burning oil? LOL! :grin2:

 

Hmmm. I think Yamaha is testing the waters in a smaller market base to see how much loss they will incur financially.

 

Go frickin figure, yeah it would appear that none of the US serial numbers are included... ugh...

Well at least I know what the parts list is now.