Cheap Yamaha ATV Overhaul (2003 Big Bear 400 4x4) Bearings, Brakes, Decals, Tuneup, and More!

[@EnemyWind1]

This is kinda funny, I noticed you jamming the gear shift down to get it in neutral to start, my Big Bear 400 I purchased in 2003, over 20 years ago now, just learned like two day's ago, it will start in gear while applying the hand brake!

[@backcountrybuilds]

I also had no idea. This is life changing hahahaha.

[@fredberger2451]

Hope to see you get a yamaha wolverine one day. I had the exact same problem on my wolverine when i did the front, bent the hub and had to buy a new one and an axle. Lesson learned lol

[@backcountrybuilds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3qxloCPi5WdbLcsi=YiQyc55kzDaOWTF5 Had one back in Alaska! It was a blast. Thanks for watching, Fred.

[@markhill8276]

love your video

[@backcountrybuilds]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed.

[@collinmc90]

Nice, I just started working on my old 2008 big bear 400 that has been sitting for 10+years. It's crazy how at first it all seems like a big mess but once I got in there, I realized it really only needs new calipers, carb, rear right axle, maybe some new wheels/tires and it's good to go. I thought this project was gonna take me forever or cost a ton of money but I got all the parts I need for about 140$. Figure I'll have it slapped back together in a week or so. fingers crossed lol.

[@backcountrybuilds]

Sounds awesome, man. I’m sure you know this already, so don’t let me insult your intelligence… My two cents: Do your best to clean the original carburetor as opposed to replacing with a knockoff carburetor. Definitely worth the time, seems like guys really struggle to get the aftermarket ones tuned just right. Let me know if I can help at all. Glad to hear another machine is in the process of being rescued. Best of luck and thanks for watching.

[@ripperlipper1016]

@@backcountrybuildsyea I have an aftermarket carb they are really aggravating to tune

[@ripperlipper1016]

I got my 2000 big bear 400 from my uncle it had been sitting for year’s all it needed was a new battery a carb and a new fuel pitcock

[@collinmc90]

@@ripperlipper1016 man that is what I love about these Yamahas and Hondas. They just keep on working and if you maintain them you hardly ever have to replace anything other than regular wear items.

[@backcountrybuilds]

@@ripperlipper1016 that’s a sweet deal

[@lanceramanui3944]

That rear carrier tube is bent because someone used it to pull something instead of using the tow ball.

[@backcountrybuilds]

I think you’re right!

[@markhill8276]

Quick question if you have time, i have a Big Bear 400 4v4 2007, just trying to find where the "neutral" wire plugs in because my neutral light at times is difficult to come on and i think that might be a connection issue.

[@ripperlipper1016]

The fastest I’ve gotten my 2000 big bear 400 is 54 mph 😏

[@backcountrybuilds]

Holy smokes

[@ripperlipper1016]

@@backcountrybuildsI rejetted my carb and have a racing muffler with a uni filter and just ride it like a crotch rocket

[@TheTylatron]

Any idea on where to find a replacement grille guard? I have a red 2001

[@backcountrybuilds]

Is this what you’re looking for? www.ebay.com/itm/256281951936?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=SqyN-t-tSFi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=JJYDTT0LRYy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@rodrigoosuna5321]

how do you do clean the red plastic? or your painting?

[@backcountrybuilds]

Cleaned it aggressively with a brush, some spots with a scotchbrite sponge. Then got it set in the sun and sprayed some SC1 New Bike In a Can spray and let it soak in. Then put it in the shade a put another good coat on. Amazing how much it restores the plastics.