REVIVING A $100 ABANDONED YAMAHA ATV PT1

#repair #mechanic #fourwheeler
About 9 months ago I picked up this Yamaha bear tracker 250. It had been sitting for around 5 years. The seller didn't have any information on the machine other than it was his fathers and it had been parked under the overhang for years. Lets dive in to diagnose what issues we have and if we can save this classic ATV.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I’m surprised you don’t have JIS screwdrivers and bits yet. They are total game changers. Can’t recommend them highly enough for all cross point style fasteners, both Phillips and JIS. I got a set and after using them one day retired every Phillips screwdriver I have except the monster long ones. 🔧👍

[@goofe.washington953]

This one was fun. Looks like you’ll make out pretty good on this one. Can’t wait to see it cleaned up and “polished” like you normally do. Thanks for posting.

[@freedommowers420]

Doing my best on this one. Hoping it will turn out nice in the end. It was certainly rough.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

That carb had alot of Iowa ethanol in it! Looks like you got it cleaned pretty well. Part 2 will tell the tale. The engine seems in good shape. Alex thanks for another great video my friend! 👏📽🇺🇸

[@freedommowers420]

Good grief it was a mess. I really thought I had it fixed but I’m working on part 2 and hoping to get it dialed in. I hope you are well my friend. Things are good here but busy busy per the normal.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

If that carb is "similar" to the one on my Yamaha Warrior, I think that small diaphragm is for the accelerator pump. Those are fun quads.

[@cateward7043]

I have learned so much from your videos! Please keep them coming!

[@freedommowers420]

Will do. Thank you very much!

[@Philjr-h7j]

Hopefully it can be saved but if it not possible they can be saved for other things or something great video good luck with it

[@freedommowers420]

I’m really trying to make it a solid machine again. Thanks for watching.

[@fartsackjack7081]

YO 4WHEELIN N SCREAMIN OK 2 WHEELIN

[@freedommowers420]

Yee yee 😎

[@jamesripley9095]

Try heat on the plastic to bring the color back.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Since this only has two wheel drive I suspect it would be more useful on your property as a utility vehicle for towing a trailer and dead machines around. Maybe better than using a lawn tractor.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Did I understand correctly that in order for the neutral safety to work a functioning bulb needs to be in place? Somehow that sounds a little weird, but what do I know?

[@JeffreyWhite-kq9jv]

Busch beach that's where braydon price rides

[@freedommowers420]

Yes I’ve seen a few KZbinrs that ride up there. I’m about an hour from Goldsboro.

[@robertmailhos8159]

That carburetor is definitely nasty 🤢 Alex

[@freedommowers420]

Really bad shape. This quad has certainly been a project. Been struggling every step of the way.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@freedommowers420 I saw that carburetor was NASTY 🤮🤢

[@WherestheKaboom-g2p]

Rocks power sports has a similar machine. That he has been working on. Believe it's a 350 Big Bear, of the same vintage. As it is also sporting 'real life' camouflage Seat foliage. 🥦☘☘🍃🍁😂

[@freedommowers420]

Haha. I watched his the other day. That seat looks like it came from the swamp. I also have a big bear 350 here I’ll be working on over the winter. Fun machines, and helping me bring some different content.