YAMAHA ATV - Bear Tracker 250 (2003) Can We Get it Running?

[@jerseyboyhunting5666]

I love my bear tracker just learned to wheelie again after it not running for a year

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Dan Hunts Awesome. This thing has some power for a 250!

[@Techprep23]

Just restored my 2002 Bear tracker, i wish someone would make a modern version of this small nimble machine. Great 4 wheeler to ride. Front shocks instead of struts. Solid rear axles fine but like Suzuki does dual shocks rear axle would be great instead of just a single shock. I took a blow torch to my plastics to restore them then I greased them up with a product called SC1 to bring the shine back and they look fantastic. Just need to get my decal stickers off of eBay. I also painted my frame and racks with farm enamel paint which is like the second best thing to actually powder coating them

[@susanelliott1970]

You explain things very well, even for those of us who know little about engine repair. Thanks. Yes paint the plastic

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Susan Elliott Thank you, sometimes I fear Im boring people to sleep

[@ericoyarzun8259]

Holaa llave paso de nafta hacia abajo como en el video esta abierta o es reserva?

[@carlospineda7710]

It was awesome to see that how do you put that together so quickly and run it great job

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Thank you! When I got it to spin by jumping the ignition, I knew we’d get it running! Thanks for watching!

[@marthaporter3864]

How fun an ATV! You know your way around engines for sure. I hope you enjoy your new toy! Have fun 🎢

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

I def am, Thanks 👍

[@dee2busy]

Great find !!! Personally....as long as it runs great the paint doesn't matter. When ever u have time and can get to the paint...ya I think it would look great all painted up !!! I found a gentlely used dump cart on Facebook market place for $50.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

dee2busy also a great find!

[@bender007123]

Thanks so much for your effort. I have a 2005 bruin needs some work but these machines are easy to love

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

It was a total workhorse! Unfortunately, it was stolen from us recently

[@bender007123]

@@HiddenCreekHomestead So sorry to hear. It's a bit like losing a friend

[@margaretbedwell58]

Great ATV ...this with the cart on it will be a God send on the property. Saves the back and makes doing chores much quicker as well. As long as your asking about the paint...I prefer forest green LOL but as always, the choice is yours. Have a Blessed day.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Margaret Bedwell YES! It will be a HUGE help!

[@Defffunnystuff]

I have the red bear tracker, me and my brother ride it every day, had to fix the wires a few time but runs pretty good still!!

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

They seem to have been built pretty well! Enjoy your BT!

[@georgevillanueva256]

Good video. I like the idea of the army green and cleaning up the metal with a flat black/satin finish.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

George Villanueva Thanks! I like it too!

[@williamsully5646]

Iv got one the same brilliant qwod run great

[@SolomonO-xy6cw]

I've been looking for an air filter for mine but can't find it, where do you get yours from or the part number and what is the part number for the oil filter please????

[@2friesshortofabigmac407]

great find

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

2 fries short of a Big Mac thanks! I expected the worst but I got lucky!

[@Captgreatvalue]

Hello I just saw your video and i have a 2003 bear tracker also the original carb was swapped out by the previous owner for an Amazon one I see the top of the carb is missing a vacuum connection I need to know where it goes to also it looks like the rear brake light was changed out for an led strip and some one cut the wires too it and I’m missing one head light need to figure out how to find the wires to the rear light as well as how to replace a head light and find that missing vacuum tube any help is appreciated

[@laurensgarage211]

This helped me with my recent atv for my daughter. I think you should paint the racks and clean up the plastics

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Lauren's Garage Thats amazing! Hearing that really made my day! Thanks so much.

[@jstersmithson]

These are the Toyota Camrys of ATV's they will run forever If taken care of.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

The thing is a real workhorse. Glad I stumbled onto it. Thanks for watching!

[@wendymorency9462]

Bro i got one the 2 days ago and its so good

[@plomeriamaster8462]

Alguien sabe donde consigo partes del motor

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Amazon, Home Depot, JD dealership

[@annie.a.]

good score on the ATV, great job getting it going!

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Annie a Thanks so much

[@rougevendetta4773]

I have one of these that was my grandfather's, we got it to run once last time but it's been setting a long time, people in the family have stolen parts off it.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Oh no! They’re surprisingly good machines... hope you get yours up an running again! Thanks for watching!

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Nice atv👍

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Rebecca Stanley Thank you!

[@shawnb4027]

I have a 2003 Yamaha Bear Tracker 250. Absolutely love the bike I've got big four wheel drive ATVs but nothing's better than my bear tracker. My only problem is is that I'm fouling out spark plugs as fast as I can replace them. Any advice as to why they keep fouling out

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

I think they are jetted wrong. I have the original Mikuni carb on mine and it DEFINITELY runs rich (what fouls plugs). I have the air box lid off and the mixture screw out as far as it can go before stumbling and its still not lean enough. Def not jetted correct so I need to get into rebuilding the carb soon. There is a carb on Amazon called “zoom zoom” for $34 thats meant for the Yamaha Timberwolf that people claim fits and makes the bear tracker run perfectly. I will probably buy one, and keep my original on the side, rebuilt and ready to go.

[@swurtz060506]

Anyone have a link to the zoom zoom?

[@Kookamungawerewolf]

I had my Bayou 250 almost six months when it suddenly started fouling the plug and running rich. Took it back to the dealer and they had to raise the slide needle clip(lean mixture)one notch and all was good. 15 years old and still going strong.

[@Bex-rg8pj]

I like army green

[@rsrecla]

try an auto polish that renews plastic parts before painting

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

rsrecla I was actually considering that so what I decided is to just wait. If I paint, then I’ll have polish to remove too.

[@brandonlovesRCCARS]

I wish I had a four wheeler

[@braxsupplymexico7584]

ALGUIEN SABE DONDE ENCUENTRO E NUMERO DE SERIE EN ESTA MOTO? AYUDAAAA¡¡¡¡¡¡ / WHERE CAN I FIND THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS ATV?

[@D1cra5h0ut]

What is the thing to the left of the pull start that looks kind of like a footrest and is black

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Hi Ryan. Thats the shifter.

[@D1cra5h0ut]

@@HiddenCreekHomestead i know thats the shifter I was talking about another thing

[@jamesswain3716]

Do you think a 25 inch tire would fit on the rear?

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Im not sure, believe it or not - someone stole this machine from our farm just recently 😔

[@TravisCadello]

Yes! I’m running 25s on mine fine. No bigger though.

[@Kookamungawerewolf]

I would try rejuvenating the plastics first, might save some $$. Check YT for some how to vids. For rack painting, some have used spray can bed liner.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

It was actually stolen quite some time ago. I have a Polaris 500 now. Have a video about it on this channel

[@Kookamungawerewolf]

@@HiddenCreekHomestead Sorry to hear that.

[@jordon7813]

My head gasket is blown and I’m just a 15 year old can you give me some help on how to replace the gasket without messing anything up like the timing chain?

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

These engines are relatively easy to work on, just remove everything thats in your way. The BIGGEST tip I can give is to use the right bits (Japanese style philips) and the rest of the bolts are made of very soft metal. Dont strip them! Go slow, use a penetrating oil, let it sit, apply heat etc etc. Just really take your time and be careful removing bolts and screws. Good luck!

[@Proscar-ne4qh]

Sir which key start did you order in particular? I’m looking to order a new one because the ATV I have currently is missing one, but I have no clue which one I need, please help me?

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

There are two versions available on Amazon, either will work, one has extra wires you simply dont use if your atv is the same year. It was an insanely easy install, even ordering the wrong one. You’ll be fine!

[@Proscar-ne4qh]

@@HiddenCreekHomestead thank you very much, do you happen to remember what kind of air filter you also bought?

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

This is the OE filter but honestly there are much less costly alternatives online. Yamaha 1P0E44500000 Air Cleaner Element Assembly www.amazon.com/dp/B005C58W5S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_QWTMRZG3Y2VPC13MF2BP

[@Proscar-ne4qh]

@@HiddenCreekHomestead thank you so much sir can’t wait too get to work on my ATV :) Ty and god bless :D

[@jonathanandcaleb4200]

How much oil did that thing take

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

A little over 1 1/2 quarts

[@joevalencic5275]

I saw a video recently where a fella restored sun bleached plastic on his car by cleaning the plastic with soap and water, drying it, then passing the flame from a propane torch LIGHTLY over the surface. The plastic looked like new. If you’re determined to paint it, then that’s a waste of time. My two cents says you’ve got more important things to be working on than the cosmetics of the ATV...but I’m old and practical, so you’ll have to excuse me. 😂😂

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Joe Valencic That sounds really interesting! Yes, you’re correct- I definitely have lot of things much, much higher on the priority list around a new homestead.

[@sharonanspach2734]

And you shall reap the rewards 😊

[@mattcraft9617]

Fuel filter is on backwards

[@intheshoptv]

Someone stole it two years ago. Miss that atv. We have a polaris 500 now

[@mattcraft9617]

@intheshoptv dam that sucks. I disnt even look to see how old the video was

[@intheshoptv]

@@mattcraft9617 it does suck. My son was using it a lot around the property. He was heartbroken. People really suck.

[@gregj2647]

Great find with the ATV. Did you change the spark plug? With the ATV you definitely need more land. Enjoy!

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Greg J yessir... one of the first things I did. We have use of the surrounding acreage but I got it specifically for hauling things around the homestead (and hopefully hauling more deer out of the woods 😊)

[@tylerthomson3850]

Will you sell it

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

One day eventually, but she’s a keeper for now!

[@lewisgardner1660]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@anthonyshippy3435]

Do not paint heat gun or torch will shine plastic back to new

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

That ATV was stolen from us a while ago… we have a video about it up. We replaced it with a Polaris Sportsman 500 (also a video on that) thanks for watching!

[@samuelsmith8576]

Are you having any problems shifting it

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Samuel Smith So far - so good! Not a fan of the “kick up” to shift, mostly just because its uncomfortable

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

After a few months. Its a little tough coming out of reverse into forward

[@jonathanodell8854]

Bear trackers are boringly RELIABLE one of the toughest bikes I've owned ridden and wrenched on.....those who know keep-em and those who haven't found out sit on side of trail !

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

I would have kept it forever but it was STOLEN recently. I picked up an 02’ Polaris Sportsman 500 that has been a reliable tank so far. Thanks for watching

[@jonathanodell8854]

@@HiddenCreekHomestead that sux man these freakin thieves know no bounds well glad u got a good replacement and looked like u weren't too deep into the beartracker from what I saw on the video . Happy holidays

[@6.7Rollin]

fuel filter is backwards

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Since then It was changed months ago. One of the troubles with filming, is you’re often paying more attention to making a video than what you’re actually filming lol. Thanks for watching