I rebuild Yamaha wheelers as a hobby and I have the opportunity to buy a 2000 grizzly 600 for $800. He said it has a bad rod. It only has 3000 miles on it. There is not a replacement for it so I need to get it rebuilt. So my question is is this common on these machines? Or do I need to walk away from this one because its been beat to hell and not taken care of?
Thanks
Jered

 

Seems a little high of a price if you ask me. I just bought an 03 raptor 660 for 300. I have another 250 into it and that’s new battery, carb clean, wheel bearings and axle carrier and it now runs and drives mint and it’s clean. That’s a once in awhile kind of deal tho. I’d try and talk him lower.

 

Yea I was going to go allot lower. It will take allot to get this thing in working order.

 

Late to the part on this post, but first off, I was active here when that bike was popular and I never heard any mention of this being any common problem.

2nd and most important - figure what that same quad might sell for running and go from there. Figure in around what it would cost to get it up and going. At $800 with a bad rod, might not be worth sinking anything into it, because after you have it up and going, there's a good chance you have more in it than its worth.

 

Yea I like older machines. Not too good with electrical stuff and who knows it could be a nitemare getting it going. Ive priced parts out and if I got it for $500 or less I would be comfortable. Since I found this for sale Ive got a few more wheelers so my cash is depleted allot so Ill wait another month. I don't think the wheeler will sell too soon.

 

Off topic but curious as to know what these bikes sell for in the States?
Sister is looking at an 04 660 4x4 with bash plates, winch etc. Seller is now asking $4200 AUD.

Im my part of the world, thats damn reasonable coin given it has a bit of fruit.

 

not sure where your from but that sounds high to me but there are allot of factors it would have to be mint for me to look at it at that price but on the other hand I buy fix and sell for a hobby so I might be a little cheap.

 

Australia mate.Have a look at Gumtree Aus and see the prices being asked.We`re nowhere near US prices sadly.

 

I ended up buying it last weekend. Sounds bad inside so thinking its the crank. Anyone have a service manual online here?