Yamaha big bear 350-The Blue Silicone nightmare…

[@YotaDaryl]

You're in it cheap enough. I'd clean it out, fresh oil change and use it for whatever on property task til it gave up the ghost. What a Legacy that machine could have! Appreciate the content. I absolutely love that I found this channel. I feel like a kid on Christmas every upload!😂

[@adrienfortin4411]

Loving the videos these days keep them coming won't be long now youre chanel will blow up. I spent the day installing a winch and plow on my sportsman

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks man I appreciate it! Winters coming, good time to get that plow on.

[@JerrySpringer-n5s]

@@rockspowersports my sportsman 800 twin x2 I got for a flip has winch and plow it worked before I thought what was a bad starter solenoid come to find out the new Walmart battery wasn’t cutting it after a hassle crossing wires on the starter solenoid (should of taken a pic or video how it was before) but I didn’t it starts by key but winch doesn’t work just the solenoid clicks under neath what did I do wrong?

[@philjenkins2320]

I've been looking for that same Kawasaki. Love it. That Yamaha, I'd change the oil and run it.

[@combat101st5]

Cant wait for the teardown of the Big bear !

[@jamesross9216]

Had that exact Big Bear when I was a kid. Great machine!

[@Pjw350]

Love this format of videos- purchase a used cheap machine off marketplace- you figure out what is wrong with it and then get it running with parts machines that you already have. Then make some videos with it and then you can sell it and have all the repairs documented. I know that you are saying that you wouldnt sell the big bear because you didnt 100% go through it- but alot of people would still buy it. You get some content and you put some more wheelers back on the trails

[@68-72mmALKYstyle]

Great vid! Keep ‘em coming boss! I say run it but keep checking the oil filter to see if it gets worse.. it’s NOT a speed demon so just run it

[@grndiesel]

Well, you can't win em all. I don't think anyone here will complain about a teardown/post mortem video though. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[@timhiggins4259]

Been waiting for this one! Love that Kawasaki. Love them both actually.

[@timhiggins4259]

Oh man, that turned ugly at the end. Total bummer

[@d.l.horton2093]

I gave you a like for selling that quad for a screaming deal. And for going over it first and making sure it was tuned up a little first.

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks for the like and id hate to sell it with that carb looking like it did.

[@DonkeyKong2222]

Keep it!!!!!! Not every day you stumble upon a clean machine like that. it can be your rig to ride with your buddy or just around the lot. It's a reliable machine. Again..KEEP IT As for the big bear, clean it out, run another oil change through it and drive it till something happens. You can always sell it for $400 to someone that needs a parts machine.

[@wayne-oo]

Get yourself a good ultrasonic cleaner , the best $75 I’ve ever spent and it works fabulous on cleaning carburetors !!

[@rockspowersports]

@@wayne-oo I have one and they work great but take some wait time for cleaning. When I’m in a hurry I just clean by hand.

[@johnboy2103]

You can still keep a lot of machines you have the room and the perfect place for it

[@johnboy2103]

I say with your skill level just pull it apart in your spare time to make it run right.its cake to you that alot of people would pay alot or take 3 times longer than it normally takes you to fix yourselves.unless you think you can make that off of it in parts in the long run.because in the long run you might start selling parts off and its your money in the bank. The only thing I got rid of was a Yamaha big wheel and I'm kicking myself for that

[@Seriousbird]

Holy shavings! The timing chain is "new" so thats something to consider but i had a new timing chain and the oil did get sparkly for the break in but thats a whole deposit you're working with!

[@rockspowersports]

@@Seriousbird I’m guessing the old piston may have broke a skirt, and there definitely was some wear on the cam/ rockers so that probably contributed to the amount of debris.. to be honest I’ve never pulled a filter off and seen that many shavings on a running engine!

[@michaelhinkle6648]

Run it Rock. Those engines are bulletproof so to speak. There wasn't any up and down play on the connections rod when you took the piston off so I'd say the bottom end is fine.

[@ss2link]

Love the color of the big beer for sure, I have a 97 green BB 350.

[@Williamxmr]

Excellent video. Wish i could buy quads at that price lol

[@jginn83]

I just changed the oil on my 1997 Wolverine 350 and the filter was about that bad with junk all on the filter. I changed the filter and oil and keep on riding!

[@sentencedtobeme3697]

New subscriber! I like how thorough and detailed minded you are.

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks for subscribing! Glad to hear you enjoy the content.

[@sentencedtobeme3697]

@ I would like to know ,what website you use to order parts, even if it’s just oil filters?

[@rockspowersports]

@@sentencedtobeme3697 If I’m ordering oem parts I use Partzilla.

[@sentencedtobeme3697]

@@rockspowersports thank you

[@Jonathan_From_TT]

Howdy rock thanks you the video have a great weekend

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks for watching, you too!

[@thetrailneverends2949]

New subscriber. Enjoying these videos. Sadly, im old enough to have looked longingly at many of these older machines in the show room back in the day. Even managed to own a few. I'd like to see a video about the feasibility of rebuilding the Hondamatic units in the Rubi's. I cant imagine they will be available from honda much longer, and i know a few people used to do it.

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks for subscribing, I’m glad you’re enjoying the video’s. I really enjoy these older machines and they are somewhat affordable vs the new stuff. I do have plenty of broken Hondamatics I could tear down and do some videos on.

[@graggcain9496]

If you plan on keeping it I would tear it down and rebuild it that way you know it’s right. By the way I like your channel my name is Gragg. Have a good weekend.

[@kalebbelak563]

Just send it! Love all the videos

[@kb8yct]

Nice old Yamaha. Id clean it out, insall a new filter,and save that money for a rebuild on it that may never be needed for years.

[@tyegillen2973]

I’d like to see a tear down 💯💯

[@tyegillen2973]

Cuase I got a 1996 bear tracker 350 4x4 and I love it they are tanks

[@alberttrucking1047]

Clean it and run it as a better my warrior was like that and 3 years later still running did a few oil changes and it's been good😊

[@eastkingstonnh]

I love your appreciation for vintage ATV and snow machines. Does Vermont have a onetime registration fee for antique OHRVs like NH does?

[@rockspowersports]

I do appreciate and enjoy the older machines. Yes Vermont does have a one time antique Snowmobile registration.

[@eastkingstonnh]

@@rockspowersports A great reason to run older ATVs. I have two registered as antiques. I wish there was a vintage ATV club in NH.

[@bradarcher3863]

Would be cool to see a tear down video and see what’s going on… and sucks ur gonna sell the bayou, would be a great work horse and fun beater. Great job and video tho!

[@kernelbadness]

Well let's find out eh? I vote for disassembly and an investigation. Will make a good vid.

[@derrickbilodeau1435]

Throw fresh oil in and new filter. Run it a bit and pull the filter and see if there is any new shavings. That much material tells me it was probably from prior to the engine work the last guy did to it. Seeing the loose nuts and bolts on your last video i bet the hack who had it before didnt even change the oil out after the last failure

[@rockspowersports]

That’s what I’m planning to do. A lot of material in there though..

[@adrienfortin4411]

I like to trade more then sell at least you have something else. Or keep everything you never know when you're going to need that part over there. Lol

[@nothernoutdoors695]

Hey, I'm in the market for a Yamaha Big bear or a honda fourtracks or rancher, I was wondering where you post your wheelers

[@RIMTINY1]

Keep the videos coming! I hope to get more subs and can do this stuff one day to :)

[@rockspowersports]

Thanks man! Good luck on your venture!

[@RIMTINY1]

I learn a lot from you and can see that everything is possible! :)

[@sc_bass_addict5062]

I’d change the filter and oil, run it for awhile, and then pull the filter back out, that would at least tell you if it’s an existing issue or maybe the metal debris came before the last rebuild and they never changed the filter on it.

[@johnboy2103]

Dang i came home to 2 videos to watch before i start videos on tearing the heater core out of ny truck i already know i have to pull the dash and drop the steering column and my take it out

[@rockspowersports]

Glad to give you something to watch! And Heater cores are never fun…

[@lawerncemiller6557]

Clean the muck out of the Yamaha 350 oil filter housing and run it don't forget to open the oil bleed screw in the head to bleed the air out , I know my warrior 350 had one seen a guy not bleed the air and ruined the head on one when he changed the oil bet that's where all the muck in the filter came from

[@michi_danksta]

Since you only have $400 into it....and you have 50 other machines ..😂 I'd set it up so it drains fast as possible. Make up a diesel/ trans 50/50 mix and poor it down the head and flush it with compressed air afterwards. Button it up and add fresh oil. Ride it... check oil filter after an hour or easy riding.

[@djodjodubois9458]

J adore..domage tu doit être assé loin de pa BEAUCE Québec .. j aurais fait affaire avec toi 😢😅 entk..#1 mécano

[@rockspowersports]

I’m glad you enjoy the video. You are up there quite a ways. I’m about 2 hours and 40 minutes south of you in Vermont.

[@blueZsilverado]

Do you have any JIS screwdrivers? If not I would recommend vessel. I bought the ball handle one off of amazon and it was super helpful with the screws on my 1985 kx125

[@d.l.horton2093]

Do you have any side panels for a 2003 Suzuki Eiger 400 manual that is less than 100 for both sides? Mine is a Forest Service retired green one. But they lost the covers for it when they scrapped them. It was in great shape never bashed on it. But all I did was change the oil and cleaned the carb and with a fresh battery and tires it runs like it was never neglected at all. New seat cover too. I don't know if that was a full restore or just a few tune up items?

[@d.l.horton2093]

I would like to know if you are parting out any of your quads?

[@Canadianoutlaw420]

What do you think of that Kawasaki bayou 400 because I’m thinking about getting one

[@Redemptioncustomsmt]

As a Personal machine I'd clean it and run it. Considering the condition of everything else I wouldn't be surprised if the top end went 5 times without an oil change.

[@markbuck9299]

Clean it out good and change the filter and oil and run it

[@SuperBigdanno]

Run it, the damage is already done. Keep an eye out for another engine. That is why I would never buy a used quad, new is expensive for sure but at least with a bit of care and little abuse they should last a good long time. That said I am aware not every one can afford new but I do think its cheaper in the long run.

[@gggracing113.]

Keep it! I wouldn’t sell it! 😊

[@CourtJ_ml9to]

Comment love 🏁💨⚙️ Frm CHICAGO

[@chrisplace3024]

I knew some Rock from Chazy Ny

[@ShanePerry-or3qe]

Slap a new filter in and balls to the wall!! It’s a 400$ beater nothing too loose buddy loll

[@rockspowersports]

Honestly probably that’s what I’ll do.

[@racer65069]

Why you don't look at the vaccum side of the carburator. The rubber boot it's often a problem

[@lawerncemiller6557]

Yeah check boot for cracks , gummed up sticking slide an the small o ring on the vacuum port isn't missing

[@Robbinsbuiltgarage]

Id run it! Full send!

[@AllanEvans-e2n]

I would like to see a strip down but I think clean it out new oil and filter and run it until it go's bang 😂

[@Uncle_Anthoni]

Try some vinegar in the headlights on that big bear. It should help clear them up

[@adrienfortin4411]

Run it would be a great video

[@RobertHislop-bn9xz]

Change filter and oil yard towing beater

[@Kingsoupturbo]

Good job selling it off! you're really just buying stuff to make content, in they come, and out they go! (Fix up that Grizzly 660 for a trail machine) I'd strip the motor down, it'll make good content, still a ton of air cooled Yamaha's out there that people are looking for tear down videos. That is a ton of material, I can't see a worn cylinder, overbore, making that much, where the hell did it all come from? If you run it, and its like bearing or crank or trans, it could catastrophicaly fail, especially in the middle of a trail ride, no thanks. Pull it open! my mouth was hanging open when I saw what was in the filter housing, wowzers!!

[@bjfishing9046]

Old timing chain wearing into the case cause all that debris?

[@ryanszyminski5145]

I would of drained the oil 1st thing. I would just run it and see what happens. You would have too much money if you fixed everything. Those tires are hammered. . You could part it out if it blows.

[@jeremyfre9761]

I would tear it apart my self but do not see my self repairing if it were too bad

[@tysonoovayuk8663]

what would cause a Ski-Doo headlights to just go out and bog out no power?

[@paulbudford]

With that amount of debris in the engine. I sure would like to know what's going on. From a financial point of view. Just change the oil and filter a couple of times, and see how it goes.

[@GYPSY400]

24:15 run 'er until she spits out a parts list!!!

[@navaho5430]

You are a bit of a hoarder but trust me the older you get the less you want to look after cheers.

[@cainbeeping8480]

I would take the Yamaha all the way down.

[@jmudd5449]

650.00 you can put into a better machine that needs work.

[@jeffreybegeman9544]

I say run it for now. Be easy on it and see if you can figure where the metal came from. Trans maybe?

[@goo5148]

Would love to hear you wife's opinion 😂

[@rockspowersports]

She would sell it in a heart beat lol

[@johnnugent6516]

Arkansas Waven

[@colinlogan4879]

I dont think u should be breaking even on that unit. Definitely 1000$ machine and thats a decent deal imo

[@alfredabsolon42]

If it was my machine I would tear down the motor and see what's causing all the shavings and then go from there or just do a motor swap

[@CourtJ_ml9to]

I think that nobody has change the oil filter in its lifetime. Look at the shifter/shift shaft.. hasn’t been off!!!. Run it

[@68-72mmALKYstyle]

TRUE THAT😎

[@lawrencefranck9417]

I’ve watched a couple of your videos. Doing thins twice will ruin your ROI.

[@coletrain3333]

Both are so ugly lol I think the yamaha with the head lights apart looks so much better. You got shovel face and buck tooth lol