We were in low, 4, diff lock. I have been riding all my life as well, since 1992, I own protective gear and use it when I feel necessary. I'm too old now though to be doing anything too crazy. I appreciate your concern though.

I do agree with you on some sentiments. I still always wear a helmet, but the protective gear is only really necessary on the elbows and knees. You gotta be light and mobile enough to jump off if need be. My dad has an ‘02 grizzly and almost exclusively uses high. Still runs and rides great! On the 4th carb Rebuild and 3rd belt.

@@willhutton1516 I am hoping I will get the same longevity out of these newer Yamahas. Aside from Honda, I see more older Yamahas than any other brand. Always bail. Never try to catch or save an ATV. I don't get too sketchy, but always bail is what I teach my wife and kids. Make like Elsa and let it go.

No smoke belt on Yamaha CVT because the belt never slip, there is a centrifuge clutch on yamaha atv! Look this technical video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g6mZa6mJrauxm2Q.html

Plain and simple should always wear a helmet. She is going slow down that hill but even if she bails out in a rollover she can still get hurt if that thing hits her in the head. Just saying. Better safe than sorry.

Her confidence has definitely increased. Thanks for stopping by!

Yeah we rode double for a while but I can play more or ride harder without a passenger. I do miss our double days a bit though because it was easier for us to communicate when both on the same quad.

I agree, for the long run, that would be the way to go. I have had to do zero maintenance so far to this machine.

Think safety first always wear a helmet

Statistically there are more head injuries from people walking on or around rocks as opposed to those rolling over them on a motor vehicle simply due to less points of contact. Interesting how if someone slips and hits their head walking uneven terrain, no one mentions a helmet, even though it happens more frequently. I understand your opinion though and do appreciate the concern. Thanks for watching man.

No, we are in Mississippi.

Keys, what part of Ohio are you at?

Grizzly is a couple inches wider and clutched to make it feel sportier, more mid range power and takes off quicker. The grizz has better suspension and softer seat.

@@chasintrail Worth the extra cost? Sounds like it probably is.

@@wannabejeeper I would only consider the Kodiak EPS SE as it is the only Kodiak with diff lock. The Grizzly EPS is roughly $500 more, so in that case, yeah I’d say it’s worth stepping up.

The grizzly also has discs on all 4 corners whereas the kodiak rear is a sealed wet brake. The Kodiak comes with less storage compartments as well.

She has gotten more confident since then.

More head injuries occur from walking in areas like this than riding by a large margin. May not hurt to target hikers or trail walkers about helmets if you are worried.

Not the best advice there my man. Anyone new to ATVs should be guided and trained. The number one cause of ATV injury is lack of training/experience. This was her first time in any off-camber situation. The more experience she gains, the less I will have to guide her.

You talk safety first for your wife but you and her are riding with no helmets first safety rule is put on helmets number 1

The turning radius is better or equal to other manufacturers.