hey everyone new to the fourms here seem to be a bunch of great people on here i just bought a 1997 big bear se 4x4 with hi/low range in perfect condition i was actually suprised how good of shape it was in and only haveing 71 hours on it but anways i was wondering where you could get a full skid plate kit for that year model and is there any way to make the factory shocks stiffer besides adjusting them all the way up thanks for you help and info

 

I don't know about the skid plates,I made mine for my 05 BB,as far as making the shocks stiffer you can add a spacer to the springs or replace them with Hi-Lifter springs.

 

http://www.bikebandit.com/prod...16719?m=8627&t=1&td=1

AC Racing ATV Swingarm Skid Plate
Machine Group: 1997 Yamaha YFM350
Item: 75289
YOUR PRICE $103.45

http://www.bikebandit.com/prod...16718?m=8627&t=1&td=1

AC Racing ATV Frame/Engine Skid Plate
Machine Group: 1997 Yamaha YFM350
Item: 75277
YOUR PRICE $94.45

you just have to do some searching.

 

thanks alot guys thats what i was wondering

 

I was on ebay looking for something for me and saw the frame and engine skid plate for about 50 bucks.

 

thanks 05bigbear i think i will try them out have to be better than nothing at all