I just picked up a 2005 bayou. Are they reliable machines and i want to change the oil how much does it hold?? Is the clutch adjustable....

 

get yourself a Clymer manual it will be your best friend answering all your questions....

 

+1 on the Clymer manual...

 

I have the '07 Bayou, tough little machine.

I think the capacity is labeled on the filler cap, but not sure. Cartridge filters can be bought on eBay for cheap. Change your rear differential while your at it, standard lube 200 ml.

The owners manual shows you how to adjust the clutch. It's on the right side, two bolts hold the cover, loosen locknut, tighten adjustment screw until it stops, loosen adjustment until it stops, tighted locknut, replace cover and then you do the hokey pokey.

Ride Hard and Enjoy!

 

Hey thanks man..... Thats what i needed.. I see that on the oil thing now,I will buy a manuel in time here think the clutch needs a little adjusting,So i took it out mushrooming yesterday seem to run good but the clutch seems to need adjusting so i'll check that out in the next few days. I'll let you know how it comes out gonna change the oil first...... Again thank you..... This old guy just needs to get out in the woods...... Lol

 

When I first got the ATV I was puttin' around at low speeds while my kids were learning. I fouled the stock plug a few times (cuts off, runs poorly, etc.) and I replaced it with a hotter plug. No problems since. Keep and eye on this and have fun.

 

Thanks again. i had trouble starting it this am about 35% so i changed the oil today new plug in it shortly here then maybe try the clutch.. It runs good I went from a 400ex to this night n day......... Hehehe....... so it probally is great just not used to such a big down grade..... I keep grabin the brake think its a clutch.......Lmao.......