•••Yamaha BIG BEAR atv•••?
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12/05/19 11:01 AM
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Picked up an older 350 model real cheap. Anything I need to keep an eye on? Will these handle about 175 pounds of gear?
the just shall live by faith
member FTA, ATA, EAFT 1776 - the year we told a tyrant we weren't to be under a dictator Caveat ater macula
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Re: •••Yamaha BIG BEAR atv•••?
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12/05/19 11:06 AM
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I have a 400 that has been used in a salt water environment for 12 years, still running well, just stay on top of wheel bearing maintenance. Very dependable machines.
"My life is better than your vacation"
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Re: •••Yamaha BIG BEAR atv•••?
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12/05/19 11:37 AM
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Should handle that very good, my father inlaw had one years ago. He could pack a half a elk out very easy. It was a very good machine. His had the hi - low range. And could go anywhere.
Let me sugar coat this
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Re: •••Yamaha BIG BEAR atv•••?
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12/05/19 05:01 PM
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Funny story. Years ago when that model machine was new , I was up in Maine at a hunting camp. The guide had a Yamaha Big Bear he used to run bait up to bait sites for bear hunters. He left the machine in the woods as he used it to re bait sets. In that area , small town , nobody messed with your machine.
One morning as he arrived at the machine , he noticed right away the seat was ripped. During the night a bear had climbed onto the machine attracted by the remains of spilled bait . It left a near perfect paw print by slashing through the seat to get a grip. Very big paw , definitely a ' Big Bear '
I told the guide he should contact Yamaha as I thought they would be interested or at least be amused by the torn up seat. Heck , they might even give him a new seat just for the heck out of it.
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Re: •••Yamaha BIG BEAR atv•••?
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12/05/19 08:34 PM
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I got a 05 runs great and pretty much bullet proof as long as you don't abuse it.
Don't limit your challenges Challenge your limits
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Re: •••Yamaha BIG BEAR atv•••?
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12/05/19 10:02 PM
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Thanks for all the advice! Its an older 95 or 96. Those bad years?
the just shall live by faith
member FTA, ATA, EAFT 1776 - the year we told a tyrant we weren't to be under a dictator Caveat ater macula
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Re: •••Yamaha BIG BEAR atv•••?
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12/05/19 10:03 PM
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I bought an "88" big bear, 350 cc new and I am still driving it. I have rebuilt the racks and bumper on it though.
"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
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Re: •••Yamaha BIG BEAR atv•••?
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12/05/19 10:14 PM
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Thanks for all the advice! Its an older 95 or 96. Those bad years? Thats about what ours is because our old one was stolen in 93 or 94.
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