Any other Big Bear owners out there?
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I have a 98 Big Bear Special Edition (348 cc, 10 speed/dual range tranny, winch, oversized fenders etc.) This bike has been a total (as well as very dependable) workhorse. I have a Yamaha 48" plow on it (seen tons of use this winter already and it can move ****loads of snow) and it has dragged/lugged several moose, countless deer and way too many friends on its racks in the last 3 years (just paid off the loan in December of 2000!!) I have performed just the basic maintenance myself (one thing it does is EAT brake pads/shoes both front and back) changing my oil (engine/front/rear diff) way more often than is called for. This bike has performed flawlessly (it even recovered after being totally submerged and eating major amounts of water in a semi-frozen sippy hole in the middle of a Canadian winter!!!) and I ride it year round. I have just recently put heated hand grips on it along with a thumb throttle heater. Hope to be taking out my icehut this coming weekend and these latest add-ons should be real nice.
#3
99 Big Bear 350 4x4, used specifically for work.(Surveying, construction site work)
Good, reliable machine.
Notes:
-This time of year, with mud, water, and snow, the shift assembly can get iced up. The other day for instance I could only upshift.
- Tires are not real tough.
If I were to replace it today, I would probably try the Kodiak.
Good, reliable machine.
Notes:
-This time of year, with mud, water, and snow, the shift assembly can get iced up. The other day for instance I could only upshift.
- Tires are not real tough.
If I were to replace it today, I would probably try the Kodiak.
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My first bike was a 97 Big Bear 350, I just sold it a week ago. The only reason I sold it was I found a 97 Big Bear 350 SE with high/low range, reverse from any gear and a speedometer with only 300 miles on it so I upgraded. I put a Warn 2000 winch 48" plow, hand guards and boot protectors on it and am very happy with it. What else would you like to know?
Phil
Phil
#5
02 big bear 400 4x4.. climbs like a goat and then some i love this little machine and the price was great too. in and out of 4wd make a fun thing if looking for a new toy/work machine, look at these! this also is my first quad. was a motocrosser b4 on cr250,and harescrambls racer on xr250,kdx200 w/ 240 big bore. but this quad thing..........awsome and my wife like it better than me going out and trying to beat a bunch of kids(18-30 yrolds) on a track for a trophy!lol
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I've had my '97 4x4 for two months now and I love it. It has low hours and I bought it from a friend so i know the bike. I had an '87 Honda 350 Fourtrax 4x4 and I now realize that it was a real tank compared to the Bear. I've been driving all winter so far inspite of the amount snow with no problems. I plan on ditching the stock tires for a set of Bearclaws in a few months. The heated grips and thumb throttle do come in handy this time of year.
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