2007 grizz 700 trouble shifting at -25

[seancd]

Is it common for it to be difficult shifting into r and p. in cold weather (-25C).. it seems to work after 20 min warm up.... My friend has a 2006 grizz 660 and has no problems..

 

[medler]

You are brave i have never rode when it is that cold, .Maybe pull off the side panel and give the linkage some lube ,not the kind off lube that gets thick when cold.

 

[hadster]

Well i don't have a Yamaha, but most any machine will be somewhat "stiff" at the cooler temps. At any temp below about -20c you should always warm it up for about 15 min. before going & then take it easy for a while 'till the diff. fluid etc. gets warmed a little. It may be something as simple as some rubber bushings in the linkage stiffening up.
I have done lots of riding in temps right down to -35c or so and once you have it warmed up will run just like summertime.
Sorry i didn't really have a great answer for your question, hopefully it'll help a little.
Stay on that quad all yr. ,you'll be happy you did!

 

[munhoez]

yup seems like your lube is thickening, use some brake claean, clean all that old crap off, use compressed air to dry(hold a rag around so left over grease does not get everywhere)lubricate with a respectable low temp grease or lube and Voilaa, bobs your uncle or I can shift again

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[grizzley1]

ive got an 07 grizz 700. it needs to warm up. it spits and sputters until its warm. after its warmed up it runs like a chram. it shofts no prop, keep lubeing up the linkage and u wont have a proplem