Starting off in to high a gear. Grizz 700

[Talking moose]

My quad is gutless from a standstill. Starting in a higher gear so to speak. Clutch? Belt? Anyone ever have that problem with grizzlies or kodiaks? Just wondering what to expect before going in.

[Ken07AOVette]

yeah something is up for sure, my 660 would stand on end and pull like crazy, I would be looking to see if the clutches are hanging.

[Norwest Alta]

Belt is nfg.

[Pixel Shooter]

Pull the cover off. 5 min. Tell real quick if belt or clutch.
Anytime there is slippage in the drivetrain, it's typically belt. If the clutch isn't shifting correctly due to build up of crud , a good cleaning is in order.
Belt change over is like 1.18” wide if memory serves me

[Talking moose]

Thx fellas. Going to check it out after work tomorrow.

[ChickakooKookoo]

Are you running oversized tires? If so and you don't have a clutch kit or aftermarket clutch weighted for the tire size, that'll kill power too.

[Drewski Canuck]

The Yamaha Grizzly is not "really" a multiple gear transmission. It is a CVT set up, so no shifting gears to speak of. Just the Clutches adjusting to the torque.

Are you smelling a burning rubber smell when you are reving to get going? Then its the belt.

More likely its the clutches.

The Yamaha Clutches use a direct drive system so there is actually engine braking. The belt is always in tension unlike a snowmobile clutch.

This is a bit of an expensive fix if the clutches have to be done, but I have been there, and I had the same experience as you.

Drewski

[amosfella]

Most likely the CVT shives need greasing...