Mine was repaired free of charge earlier this spring March 2020. I had to jump through a couple of hoops, however, the Razee Dealer here in small state Rhode Island, (USA) repaired the whole top end free of charge! I am the 2nd owner of the machine also. I just got it April 2019. I must say I didn't have much trust after being screwed with a 1999 Grizzly I needed serviced at HK Powersports in New Hampshire, but the guys at Razee (RI) replenished some humanity and confidence on this one! If ya cant get anywhere, go direct to Yamaha! They screwed up and should be held accountable for it! Cut and dry!

 

A good dealer is worth it’s weight in gold. My dealer got Yamaha to rebuild my 2016 Grizzly twice out of warranty before the service bulletin came out.

 

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.

 

I have two 2018 Kodiak 700 SE models. both have around 3000 miles on them and I have not experienced any oil consumption or smoke. Does it have anything to do with the way the machine was broken in?

 

It was fine until the did the recall for the broken decompression spring recall.

 

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.

 

Thanks, yes it is concerning as I started it today and it didn’t smoke, might have a hard time getting dealer to do anything if it isn’t doing it at every start up, can tell by looking at the bike it certainly hasn’t been abused

 

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

 

There are hundreds if not thousand of posts about the 708. As it turned out Yamaha bought out Robin small engine manufacturing from Subaru. The 708 was supposedly manufactured in one of the Robin factories. Besides the valve seal issue one of the piston rings was faulty causing big scores in the jug. Considering today's global market. Finding out when and were any thing was made would be a crap shoot or maybe Chute.

 

My Queens 708 is a very good runner. She is much nicer than I am. Hers has plenty of zip even with the 30g's in the CVT. The 708 has more clatter. I think because of the twin cams.

 

@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...

 

I have a 1984 Honda Big red that will not die , but it sure isn't a Grizzly LOL

 

I just got a message on facebook with this PDF file. Unfortunately the file is to big to upload. Here is pics of it. Its good to Sept 23, 2025.


If one of the moderators see this please send me a PM and I will see if I can send you this in a zip file so it can be uploaded to the forum.

What does PID range mean?

 

Welcome from Colorado.
He didn't use PID in that message, what are you looking for?

 

I figure i would give an update on mine. The dealership for some reason had a hard time getting the parts released. I finally got ahold of Yamaha customer service. He was able to get the parts to my local dealership within a few days. So far I have not noticed anything smoking. Have not really rode it much though.

 

Called Yamaha in California . They said run it and check oil level frequently . This is after 2nd rebuild , now between the water vaper on a cold start and the distinct smell of oil ? They said it might be an oil soaked exhaust system ??? All i can say is frustrating !

 

Frustrating, and those posting to this thread are probably killing the value of these bikes.....remember the pinto?
Most people with access to the internet will probably find this thread and not take a chance on one of these smokers that can't be fixed for reliable trail use.
Is this helping the value for years before and after the Subaru debacle? Time will tell.
For those with bikes that don't smoke, I would dump the bike before the market tanks.

 

I just got a message on facebook with this PDF file. Unfortunately the file is to big to upload. Here is pics of it. Its good to Sept 23, 2025.


If one of the moderators see this please send me a PM and I will see if I can send you this in a zip file so it can be uploaded to the forum.

Say I was wondering what kind of test they do on this oil consumption cause I called another dealership and I told them I took it to one place and they told me it’s not the oil consumption it’s the valves sems seals. So this other dealer ship said find out what kind of test they do on it cause he said valves sems seals hardly go out

 

I know this a a very old thread but I have a 2018 grizzly that had this very issue and engine ended up scoring the crank. The dealer told me couple weeks ago it was all on me but talked to a mechanic today and found out about this. Is there any hope they will take care of this anymore? Machine only had 2600miles. Update 9-27-23 Yamaha agreed to cover the cost of the piston kit. Was very impressed seemed to help that it was a low mile machine that the dealer knew well!!