A while back I thought I wanted a big bear but the Eiger has cought my eye.

Here's my problem now...

Either model I go with I'm getting a manual.

My Goal is to keep the price under 6000. That includes winch and bigger tires. Which shouldn't be a problem as I can get out the door with both for around 4700 not including the winch or tires.

Here my question though. I know the big bear is geared really low and doesn't have a massive top speed which doesn't bother me but I've heard above about 30-35 it sounds like it's wound tighter than a ducks...well it's wound tight. I plan on adding 27x10 and 27x12 ohw much would that help the top end on the big bear?

And would 27's bog down the Eiger to much? I might go with 26's if I get the Eiger.

I'm looking at 27's for that little extra ground clearance and looking at wider tires for a little bit more stability.

Any help with the tire questions would be appreciated and any suggestions on which Quad to go with would be great too. Thanks Guys!!!

 

I've owned a bigbear, and have rode two different eigers that belong to friends. Both will turn the 27's well. Remeber the Eiger has High and low range. You put it in low 1st gear and it will turn those tires in some pretty thick mud. The Eiger will have a higher top speed. I like the suzuki limited slip better than the yamaha also. The yamaha limted slips break free more easily than the suzuki models in my experience. The Big bear has one tuff engine though. Copletely submerged mine. After I got a gallon or so of water out of the system and changed the oil a few times It ran perfect. Any way I think the Eiger would be the better pick.

 

if you get either...make sure the tires are light...that'll help you keep power....i'd choose the Eiger but i'm biased...lol

 

This should be a no brainer - the Big Bear is easily outclassed by the older Kodiak 400, which in turn is not quite as good as an Eiger in most areas. Get the Eiger.

Jaybee

 

where did you get the clutch kit for the king quad...

 

I picked it up from HighLifter. You could order one straight from EPI also.