1999 Yamaha Bear Tracker Will Not Shift to Reverse or is it Stuck in Reverse?

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  • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
    @RaysLaughsAndLyrics 3 роки тому +5

    Give it a good soaking with silicone spray.. lubes and keeps dust and moisture out. Add this to times you put away for the season and bring out for a new season. Thanks for sharing... always enjoyable watching your skills. Good hunting.👍

  • @beastkillerx1175
    @beastkillerx1175 Рік тому +1

    Just got a 96 Timberwolf Yamaha here in Kodiak and got it running after two years sitting with previous owner.. my previous experience with atvs were shifting to neutral then reverse I was going back in forth in the garage with why she would go into reverse until this vid u made thank you so much! From what I’m seeing 1st gear engage rev then u can back up. Thank u

  • @enlsn
    @enlsn 2 роки тому

    Wow!!! Thank you for showing me how to easily fix my problem. My 1999 Bear Tracker was stuck in reverse, but now everything is back to normal with the help and guidance of your excellent video.

  • @adnacraigo6590
    @adnacraigo6590 3 роки тому +2

    In depth troubleshooting. Good work.

  • @Austeration
    @Austeration 3 роки тому +3

    Nice problem solving and repair 👍 better than a new one.

  • @holderofhope1
    @holderofhope1 2 роки тому

    Thanks man, had the same problem, saw your video just to check it out before I start tearing into my big bear, took of the linkage and sure as you know it, freaking levers seized, thanks again

  • @phil463
    @phil463 5 місяців тому

    Great diagnostic approach. Good job! Maybe treat with lithium for longevity?

  • @savagerock4019
    @savagerock4019 Рік тому +1

    Just got a Yamaha 1997 Timberwolf and hoping this is the problem already fixed a couple things just hoping I can get this to work worst case just throw it into neutral and roll it off off the trailer

  • @joegray6334
    @joegray6334 Рік тому

    Great video! Same quad same issue. Huge help, thanks again.

  • @metoon3092
    @metoon3092 3 роки тому +4

    No test drive down the neighborhood street ? Oh, You are probably waiting for the darkness to set in before several _Full_ throttle blast !

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  3 роки тому +1

      There has a been a policeman hanging out on our street. A speed trap I think so I have lay low!

  • @geromysabrina
    @geromysabrina 2 роки тому +1

    Have a Timberwolf, same issue. This was very helpful!

  • @David-ts8wy
    @David-ts8wy 2 роки тому +1

    How do you take off the bumper for the Yamaha Bear tracker

  • @asphaltcowboy7868
    @asphaltcowboy7868 2 місяці тому +1

    I have a Yamaha Kodiak.. with the ultamatic..it will go netruel and forward but no reverse..

  • @TrehanCreekOutdoors
    @TrehanCreekOutdoors 2 роки тому

    Good maintenance tip. Given the volume of mud, dirt, and water these machines are exposed to, I'm curious as to what the best WATERPROOF lubricant that won't attract dust and dirt would be for this exposed gear shift mechanism. I have the same mechanism on my 1985 Yamaha 200 Moto 4. After 38 years mine needs a good cleaning and lubing!

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  2 роки тому

      I ended up using Lucas gear lube. It still might collect some dust and dirt, but so far it is working great.

  • @ElPatronGamefarm
    @ElPatronGamefarm 11 місяців тому

    I have a bear tracker that don’t move forward or reverse, could this be the problem?

  • @WyattHatch-w7g
    @WyattHatch-w7g 5 місяців тому

    My 98 Timberwolf isn’t shifting up past 1st gear can’t find a video on UA-cam explaining this issue

  • @bigchris1197
    @bigchris1197 2 роки тому

    I have a 97 big bear 350 and it's the exact same engine and everything as your quad

  • @RogerDay-r3d
    @RogerDay-r3d Рік тому

    Thanks for very helpful video. My red reverse indicator light does not come on

  • @Voartist
    @Voartist 2 роки тому

    You're trying to think of the Timberwolf. I have a 1998 2WD and my selector is doing the same thing which I thought I had cleaned last year, but will do it again. Also, the adjuster on the rod is a little stripped out so someone before me messed it up. But, I got it for free and it runs. One other thing. I've read that technically WD40 is not a lubricant. The advice was to clean and de-corrode, dry it and use light oil. But if it works for you that's good. Thanks.

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  2 роки тому

      The WD-40 did it's job, but I did apply some lube.

  • @RogerDay-r3d
    @RogerDay-r3d Рік тому

    I'm trying to find reverse sensor that switches the reverse indicator light on. Big bear 400 professional

  • @larenzodevon3233
    @larenzodevon3233 2 роки тому

    I have Yamaha bruin 250 2006 can I installed a universal gear shifter

  • @isaiahgreenfield6815
    @isaiahgreenfield6815 Рік тому

    I was having the same problem but disconnecting the shift linkage showed that it works, does that mean the problem is in the gear box ?

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  Рік тому

      It sure sounds like it. I would take a look at it.

  • @M.Huling
    @M.Huling 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, great information. Because believe or not mine is doing the exact same thing. I’m sure that will help me.

  • @JimPatterson-p7x
    @JimPatterson-p7x 4 місяці тому

    great information, thanks for sharing.

  • @Jose-eg4pu
    @Jose-eg4pu Рік тому

    Before you try this make sure that you have it in neutral first and then push Downwards then up an give it a little tug to the reverse side

  • @fomoco1454
    @fomoco1454 Рік тому +1

    Use Fluid Film on parts like that. It will not evaporate and stays slick.

  • @rogerbredow7182
    @rogerbredow7182 3 місяці тому

    PB BLASTER to the rescue.

  • @keonnewilliams9511
    @keonnewilliams9511 2 роки тому +1

    Finna try it right now.👍thanks

  • @eddylorenzo5033
    @eddylorenzo5033 Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @rkirby61
    @rkirby61 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @stevelikens9881
    @stevelikens9881 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for your help

  • @carll.freemanjr.9867
    @carll.freemanjr.9867 2 роки тому

    Yamaha timberbear is the same system. Too bad this doesn't help me with my grizzly 600 issue

  • @amagicforest
    @amagicforest Місяць тому

    You the man

  • @robbiepulliam1829
    @robbiepulliam1829 5 місяців тому

    Well I did this an s still can get into rev.

  • @WilliamDixon-i3k
    @WilliamDixon-i3k Рік тому

    Very helpful

  • @bigjimbo560
    @bigjimbo560 2 роки тому

    good video, thanks....my timberwolf is doing this, ill take the shifter apart ,clean it up and lube it.....

  • @jonathanodell8854
    @jonathanodell8854 2 роки тому +1

    Sweet!!

  • @kennymacdowell1257
    @kennymacdowell1257 Рік тому

    Nice video. I’d add a real lubricant to help prevent this again. WD-40 is great for clean up, but it’ll be evaporated in a day or 2. Thanks again.

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  Рік тому

      Yes. I lubed it up after I already filmed the video. Still working like it should.

  • @ladarriuswilson4813
    @ladarriuswilson4813 2 роки тому

    What size engine is this? 250,300,350?

  • @tommygunnz9732
    @tommygunnz9732 3 роки тому

    I gotta try this

  • @tommygunss4576
    @tommygunss4576 3 роки тому +1

    Bear Tracker, Wolverine, Big Bear, Kodiack

  • @jarrod8834
    @jarrod8834 Рік тому

    Timberwolf 250 has the same thing

  • @timrussell1559
    @timrussell1559 Рік тому

    Have the exact same model. That little gear selector is the dumbest design ever put onto an ATV. I've tore my hands off dealing with that stupid little thing over the years. Even when it functions normally(which is never!) the lever is way too short to get enough leverage to get the thing easily into gear. I sometimes have to shut mine off and rock the ATV back and forth to get it to engage. Its a really piss poor way to design something. What were they thinking!

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  Рік тому

      Wow. So far I keep it lubed, it works. Not too smooth, but it works. That design sure is a high maintenance piece.

  • @jacobybennett2198
    @jacobybennett2198 5 місяців тому +1

    Will not go in reverse

  • @morromk7538
    @morromk7538 2 роки тому

    Excellent video I was fked until I watched this video. Cleaned lubed everything and dremelled a bit now it’s like better than new

  • @jonmo111
    @jonmo111 3 роки тому +1

    some people talk too much