I bought my big bear new in 01. I have been through the shit with it, great machine! been using it to pull logs out of the woods to put on mill. This beast takes a beating and keeps on ticking. I call it my horse goes anywhere! 👍👍👍

OUTSTANDING! Saves time knowing where all the plugs are and what parts to get ;-) One of my TOP TEN videos as far as I'm concerned...........

Yeah thank you for putting part numbers in the video.....I wrote them all down too

I was just given a Big Bear 350. This the video I NEEDED! Thank you for posting.

Great video, good information without a bunch of beating around the bush or being redundant, keep it up, put the fun stuff at the end , I’ll watch it .

Awesome video! Thank you so much I have the same quad, didn't have an owners manual so this is exactly what I needed!

Yeah oiling the filter is a good idea too... thanks for adding that and Thanks for watching!

Love the old Sears, Steyer Daimler Puch Mo-ped. I had two of them and several of the other bikes with the same basic engine on them, from my early teens to around 20. I have a lot of great memories because of them. 49cc of raw, 2.5 hp. I also got a pretty good mechanical education and practice from working on them, and developed a love for motorcycles from them. Great to see one and thanks for the great, helpful video on the Big Bear.

Same ATV. Perfect and to the point. Love it.

Thanks a lot bro, just bought one from 2004 and you saved me a lot of time and money in the maintence!!

Part numbers give me the warm fuzzies.

Yeah they are... real work horses too! Thanks for watching!

Thanks very much for posting this as it saves me looking for everything. You granma was like mine love the picture at the end !

Thank you very much for your video! I've had mine since 2003 and we decided to go swimming in sub-zero temps. So im changing all fluids and your description was perfect.

Hey buddy, thanks for the video! I appreciate you taking the time to post it!!😎😉 Hope she's still riding good!

Very helpful. Love your explanations!

great video i liked it alot sorry to hear about your grandmother my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

@shaker650 Yeah sure is... still like to find one here before winter! Thanks for watching!

Great video! I just picked up a 400 as well and your video gives me lots of great intro information on drain and fill spots. Thanks!!

Thank you so much you saved me a bunch of time on this oil change

@m2mark1 Haha yeah thanks... yeah they keep me busy and out of trouble! Your pretty close on the money ;) Not married but dating... no kids... do have a good job though... when I'm not at work I'm working in the garage! And if I'm not working I'm looking for more toys to work on! Just got a passion for tinkering on all kinds of things and getting stuff running again! I use to fix and sell alot of stuff but now I've just been hoarding everything! ;) Hey thanks for watching buddy!

Nice setup brother

i usually use the PJ1 filter spray and it comes of faily easy a great tip I learned is to wash it using hand cleaner it works the balls. Really sorry to hear about your grandma my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

@EHCMAIN1 Hey glad to help... Thanks for watching!

Honestly could be a good possibility either one. Thanks for watching!

@mrbobsshow Hey I'll try that out next time, never thought of that! Thanks for the condolences Bob... yeah sure do miss her, man she had it rough for awhile one thing after another! Glad she's not suffering and hurting anymore and at peace!

@Marley323 Yeah I've had alot of fun on it... getting some snow right now, I'll have it out later! Thanks for watching!

There a fun ride be safe and thanks

Great video, it matched my 1998 400 kodiak. Thank you.

@xXBMXSAINTXx Yeah got it at the dealer... honestly dont remember how much it ended up being this was awhile ago. Thanks for watching!

Sorry I added a comment before I watched the full video and didn`t realise about your grandma till I watched it all. Please accept my condolences. Loss is a really terrible thing. so sorry.

hoping to restore my old big bear from when I was a teenager. 32 years old now lol. never got rid of it but it hasnt been rode in 9 years or so.

My sympathies to you. It's difficult to lose someone you love. Hang in there. Great video. Keem 'em coming!

Thanks, saved me some time.

@baseball24774 Hey not a problem... thanks for watching!

Thank you bro that was very understandable although I’m 14 and just got my new bike I think it’s a 2007 Yamaha 400x400 big bear and I’m going to change the oil during end spring I think Edit: correct my mistakes about the name please thank you!

@Needmorehorsepower Yeah I thought I did pretty good... been real happy with it so far!

@drm315 Hey thanks... yeah it's been tough, family been dropping like flys! Gotta hold strong though! Thanks for watching... lots more to come!

I have a 2002 big bear 400 and I have to say that is probably the best atv I have ever owned. ive had a Honda, broke it. had a Polaris, broke it. but the Yamaha is still running strong. my only complaint is speed. its big green and slow lol, but it pulls like a monster. I don't have any Yamaha dealers near me so I have to order parts online. shipping is kinda high but I feel like the parts are high quality. bottom line, if my big bear blew up today i'd go buy another one just like it.

Great video. But, You have to oil your foam filter. that is what collects the dirt and dust from clogging your paper filter. Take the foam filter off the paper filter,oil lightly and squeeze it till it is fully covered, do not over oil. Then put the foam filter back on the paper filter. When dirty take foam filter off and clean it with gas, do not wring out or twist the foam, squeeze it out. Have fun with your new toy.

@zr2928 Hey thank you and thanks for watching! Lots more videos to come!

@IHcubcadet Thanks man... yeah I'm looking forward to hitting the trails and mud!

@tgredneck Hey thanks Tyler... yeah it's rough but we'll make it thru! Yeah pretty happy with the quad... looking forward to some muddin!

Sorry to hear about your grandmother. (that’s an interesting moped)

Those 4 wheelers are nice work horses,nice trade :)

Great vid very helpful , simple right to the point

@bmiller135 Hey thanks man... good to hear from you bud!

Thank you sir, just got one of these off Craigslist and came with no owners manual.

Awesome vid,thank you sir!

GREAT JOB man! VERY WELL DONE thank you!

MY condolences: you got a great deal on the ATV they sell around here for over 1000 or so .

thank you very much for taking the time helping others! It is well appreciate sir. I got one, however, not sure if it is a 400 or larger. looks identical to yours. my first ATV.

@ndchevy Thank you and thanks for watching!

@kissoma Thank you and thanks for watching!

@djbazzmaster Hey thanks man... still working on the sea-foam situation. Trying to wait until it's back on sale! ;)

Great video.Tka you ..I'm sorry about you Grand ma

@ncrdisabled Hey thanks buddy... yeah I think I did pretty good on the atv.

Thanks! I have an 02. Same machine.

Hey, sorry to hear about your Grandma man.

Yup my rear dif plate is welded on..

very big job in deed .. awesome video

@indyman151 Thanks... yeah had to throw that in there, she was a hoot! ;)

That is a sweet firebird!!

sorry to hear about your grandma

@MrEricdgreat I bought them all here at at local Yamaha dealership for convience.... was alittle pricey close to $100 for everything. I'm sure you could get everything cheaper if you look around.

Thank u so much just got one

Those were outlaws on ss rims, they were on my friends honda, i have the big bear, the same color as yours. but i recently just bought new tires from my friend, they are swamp whitches on ss rims

You should put a snorkle kit home made is easy and it worth it having it.

Great video. Mine gets stuck in reverse and it can be a pain to get it back in neutral. Would an oil change help that?

Hello, tell me, I plan to buy a Kodiak 400 (Big bear 400), if it is carefully operated, just drive without mud and swamps and regularly serviced, then 15,000 km will pass?

@EvansAutoShop @1:34 sec I give that exact amount for the front and rear.

@vatechbiggdanny Hey thanks Danny!

You are the fuckin' man!

very nice ending

@dirtdrag Hey thanks bud!

@link4899 Just posted one and more to come!

Motor head lol 😎👍 Found another brother ❤

Good video, thanks for all the good info! 👍 Question...Did that steel front "bumper plate" (mounted on the front brush guard), come stock on that 2000 model from the factory? I have a 2002, (which I bought used), and it didn't come with that set up. Just the smaller, tubular brush guard which is behind it (in silver), in your video. Regardless, whether it was stock, or an aftermarket piece, it's a pretty sweet setup for mounting a winch. Which I intend to do. Maybe it was a factory option from Yamaha? Thanks for any reply. Thumbed up. 👍

Thanks for the video.

Bonne information merci.

nice vid bud !

jesus man...I can`t keep up with you! You must be the ultimate "Bloke toy geezer". I take it you are not married (no woman could cope with it lol" you don`t have a job (you are always in the garage or out sourcing new projects). What gives? One minute you are making a camera holder for a bike, the next it is a trail bike, the next it is a stuff off 6/8 cylinder car and then its this??????????????????!!!!!!!! WTF?? I think you live in heaven messin with all this stuff lol. Love your channel

U should make a changing the starter video.haha

Yeah I know... I like those ones on yours! What are those?

@teamhp Pretty sure it's a 400... I'll double check.

Hi,I got 2002 big bear 2x4 that sat like 6 years with same gas in it i guess cause it was popping when i was trying it out.the only reason i got it from the dude it only had 150miles on it and his wife owned it.i took the carb apart clean it still same thing so i got one on E-bay for $159.00 new.the only thing is it needs more air to the carb.u think i need a bigger jet size 4 or 5 size.it runs great without the air box and faster ride. P.S. pic u c is my prairie 400 4x4 setup 4 snow LOL

@cubbeezx Hey thanks bud... Yeah I checked out your video... looks pretty good! Not sure how ""big of a bear"" ;) that job is but hope it isnt too bad! I'll be watching for it!

Great info thanks!

GREAT VIDEO...HOW CAN YOU CHECK THE DIFF GEAR LUBE OIL?

Great Video! Very helpful! Question, is there any grease fittings?

@josderedneck22 Thanks man!

Just wondering if theres a way to check the differential fluid without draining it. I dont see an indicator light, but maybe I missed it.

I have a 2004 big bear. I am having issues with the rear drum brake filling up with mud and water constantly. I've replaced EVERY SINGLE PIECE and still have the issue. Any suggestions for what I need to do to convert it to disc brake on the rear?

Do the differentials also have measure levels on the dipstick? I don't know how to put .37 qt of oil in the differential and .24 in the final, without putting too much in. I'm sure the engine (main oil) has a dipstick I can measure with.

Great video where did you buy all you lubes and other parts? How much did you spend on parts and materials? Thanks you very much.

Helped me a fuck ton

Thanks for the video, my son is fixing up his big bear and this will be very helpful. Check out our channel we just posted a ATV trip we took a couple of weeks ago. Sorry about your granma.

@audrapriscilla Kinda random... but I'm a Conveyor Technician for a Honda supplier.

What do you mean by quarts for the front and back diffs....what is 1 quart

@link4899 The Banshee is long gone ;)