[MNDirtRider]

All of my Grizzlies have been fantastic machines - we have a whole bunch of Yamahas in my extended family (12 is the current count). My '16 Wolverine R-spec has had an oil burn issue since about 900 miles (1450 miles now) and I bought it brand new (the only 708 in my family). There is only one other machine that uses oil and it has been truly abused (belongs to my brother-in-law). I have the extended warranty but Yamaha fought me when I wanted it checked out and I had to foot the bill for labor at the dealer when I took it in since they gave me an ultimatum over the cause. They attributed my issue to carbon build-up from bad gas. I told them that I fill that machine from the same gas pumps/cans as my other machines and they don't burn oil. Needless to say, I wasn't very pleased. I'm glad to see this bulletin come through. I have a well-documented case that still needs to be resolved and I hope it goes smoothly when I do take it in. I will likely wait until Winter so I can document more consumption and make it through the riding season. In the end, I just want a machine that works like it should.

 

[MNDirtRider]

@reogem - how many miles on The Mrs' Kodi? My Wolvy was going through about 5oz in ~100 miles. I had put in 15 oz of oil between 900 and 1200 miles. Then I took it in to the dealer. Yamaha recommended I try their Fuel Med RX gas treatment to see if it would help. Seemed to reduce oil consumption a bit but I just haven't had much time to ride it this Summer for more substantial info.

 

[MNDirtRider]

Had 10500 just before SD.
Ride about 915 miles out there. So around 11500

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That's impressive!!! Must have been a great trip!

 

[MNDirtRider]

I am experiencing this problem now. I took my 2016 grizzly 700 to the dealer in Sept to have the decompression spring and four wheel driver shift button recall performed. I get the bike back and it smokes like crazy now. Didn’t have this issue before I dropped it off. I was already aware of this recall prior. I have not been able to get anywhere with the dealer. Service manager keeps telling me parts are not available partly blaming it on COVID. He also has told me just to ride it. I really don’t want to ride and plug up the catalytic converter. I have tried calling Yamaha customer service but I don’t have all day to sit on hold. Usually I make it 15-20 minutes and I have to hang up. Any suggestions or advice on how to get this resolved?

My 2016 Wolverine R-Spec (same motor) has now spent 13 weeks in the shop since March and I've only put 200 miles on it. I took it in a week ago for the 3rd time as it is still smoking and burning more oil that it ever has.

 

[MNDirtRider]

Started up my 2016 today to move wood splitter big cloud of smoke, first time it has done that, has about 1000 miles on it, temp was -2 today

Sorry to hear about your issue. From my experience, the temp really didn't have anything to do with it. Cold or warm and it may not smoke every time. I hope you have better luck with your situation that I have. Mine started burning oil at 900 miles and it is having top end work now for the 3rd time in 200 miles.

 

[MNDirtRider]

Anybody have a video of a cold start smoker? And does anybody know where the problem engines or parts came from?

So far on my Wolverine, I took it in for oil consumption and they did the service bulletin in March, 4th or 5th start after I got it back it started smoking (which it didn't do prior) and was still using oil. Took it back and the second time, they found a faulty oil scraper ring and also replaced the valve seals. I did an oil change when I got it back and drove it ~60 miles and it was down about 8 ounces. This time, they're supposed to be replacing valve guides and the piston again as it was using more oil than it ever has. The dealer is trying very hard to find the answer but I've spent over $300 on just gas hauling it back and forth. I chose a dealer a little over 2 hrs away as my local dealers wanted to argue about the issue when I called to book an appointment...

My machine has never been mudded or dusted and has been serviced way before the required intervals. 190 hours and 1900 miles.

 

[MNDirtRider]

@85Aluma - sorry to hear about the struggles. Mine is still at the dealer too since November 13th. In fact, it's been so long I forget what my machine looks like! Once they got it put back together, the starter went out and delivery of that took a couple more weeks. At least it happened while it was there. Waiting as patiently as I can...