Breaking it down. Dear ATVC: I am missing a few numbers from my VIN. From what I was able to look up, these are the numbers that identify the make the model engine size. I’m having trouble identifying the 6th and 7th spots I believe the 8th spot to be a Y and 5th I […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 23, 2019
Yamaha goes big for 2020. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces its Proven Off-Road recreational, utility, and sport ATVs for model year 2020. All delivering Yamaha’s class-leading capability, comfort, and confidence, allowing off-road enthusiasts to REALize their Adventure. Full-size 2020 Grizzly ATVs are now pre-wired for the Yamaha Adventure Pro GPS tablet, powered by Magellan, to […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 5, 2019
Business as usual. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, factory-supported racer, Walker Fowler, won his 50th XC1 Pro ATV race aboard his Mark Notman prepared Yamaha YFZ450R this past weekend at round seven of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series in New York. “We’ve been involved with Fowler’s racing career from the beginning, and it has […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 3, 2019
It was around for 16 years. It was the same for all of them. Dear ATVC: I wonder if you can help me identify this ATV. What I have found so far is it is a Yamaha Blaster 200 YFS200 from what I can tell but any guess on the year? Well we have some […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 2, 2019
Have Yamaha, will travel. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces registration is live for the second-annual XTReme Terrain Challenge (XTR Challenge). The event will be held at the famous Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee from October 4 through 6. Registration and further details are available online at XTRemeTerrainChallenge.com. The XTR Challenge brings Yamaha drivers, […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 21, 2019
Ready-built adventures Yamaha Style. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is expanding its “Destination Yamaha” rental program with new locations across the country featuring the most comprehensive and diverse line of adventure vehicles available to rent from a leading powersports manufacturer. Destination Yamaha provides opportunities for families and individuals to experience new and exciting adventures they may […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 6, 2019
Many options await you. Dear ATVC: I’m looking for a 2002 Big Bear 400 4×4 service manual. I believe it’s a YFM400fp. Good news, you have a lot of options at your disposal. Clymer has a very detailed service manual avaialble for purchase here. The Yamaha OEM Service manual could be purchased from eBay here. […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 5, 2019
