I have an 86 Yamaha YFM80 MOTO 4 that I want to get a little more ground clearence on. I see that the rear wheels and tires are a larger size than the front. I have an identical complete Yamaha YFM80 MOTO 4 that I am using as a parts ATV for the one I am rebuilding; except it is an 87. Is there any reason why I cannot use the larger rear wheels and tires from the 87, and put them on the front of the 86??
Is there any other way to raise my YFM80 so I can get more ground clearence? Speed is not an issue; I will be using the ATV only for hunting and fishing; traveling slowly to and from the hunting and fishing areas; and as I am disabled, using my ATV to hunt from; going as slowly as possible. Are there even larger wheels and tires I can put on my ATV? I would like to gain as much ground clearence as possible.
Suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ken

P.S. My 87 I am using for parts is complete and in good condition; except it wont run. I will be selling some of the parts; and keeping some for myself. If you need any parts let me know; I may be willing to sell some depending on the part.

 

If the hole pattern and wheel offset clear the rest of the suspension,.... it should work fine. I thought all the 4 wheelers from back then ahd the same size front and rear tire circumference..... I guess I could be wrong on that note.

I have a 96 Badger (same as the Moto4 80) and the tires are the same all the way around. I could use a rear wheel that's the same as the rest, as somehow I have one that's slightly wider on the right rear.... Of course I bought it used, so Any number of previous owners could have bent one and just swapped it with whatever he had available.... I've had it for 3 years and no issues other than I can see the difference in the way it sits and the way the tire looks on the rim.

I would be interested in buying both rear wheels if they are the 3 hole pattern wheels,.... if you are willing to part with them.... Give me a price and I'll see about the value on my end.... Since shipping will likely kill us both if the price is too high..... cheap is the goal.

 

Hi Terrellster;

Sorry to be so long getting back to you. Actually I was trying to make up my mind if I wanted to part out my Yamaha YFM80 MOTO 4. I have decided to part out most of it; keeping a few parts for myself.
After checking prices online I figured that $30 for one wheel; or $25 each for two wheels, plus freight sounded reasonable to me. Let me know if your interested.

Thank you for your answer to my question; I didn't forget; I appreciate your taking the time to answer me.

Regards
Ken