I have a 1985 Honda Big Red, and a 1992 Suzuki Quad Runner LT4WD. Both are 250cc, and both run great. I like the older machines because most of them have a backup kick starter (Big Red) or a recoil pull starter (LT4WD). I use both of them for firewood retrieval.
Hey Tom! Good stuff! I couldn’t agree more. I love my big bear fires up every time. Simple to work on. No bs plastics/electronics to deal with. Love the old school machinery. Cars, boats, guns, you name it I love it! Please subscribe to the channel! Appreciate the conversation!
not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf for the last days :)
Jay I have a 2001 yamaha big bear ,I can tell you they are super reliable ,first gear is extremely low and great for pulling heavy loads through the woods. My bear is used for work around my house and land and I would not trade it for any other 4 wheeler In my opinion it is perfect , be careful enjoy it .
Hey Jeff! I couldn’t agree more. I love the older more simple stuff! This thing handles all my needs I have on the homestead. Anything from pulling logs, plowing, to even moving a motorcycle trailer lol you got that right about first gear haha it’s a creeper gear for sure! I plan on keeping this for a long time. No need to sell! Please subscribe to the channel if you are not!
I’ve got a 1998 big bear 350 it was a 4x4 front drive shaft isn’t in anymore so it’s a 2 wheel drive now but compared so much Polaris ranger it can go almost everywhere that ranger can go no problem! I love that atv
Hey Ben! Seriously lol so nice. I am a man of simplicity. I’d take something 25 years older that I can work on versus something 2021 that’s buried in electronics/relays/ switches etc.... old school mechanics are the way to go!
Not bashing the guy but, NEVER buy a used ATV. My story: bought a 2007 Honda Foreman 500 4x4, parts have been discontinued, no cooling tank only fan, went to the beach and my bike got overheated because older ATV dont have cooling tanks, parts that you can actually find are expensive, no more plastics are made to replace old ones, rust start to build up due to age. New ones are expensive, I would get a 2015m these have nice cooling tanks no more overheating nd you can still get parts for them.
You make solid points about making sure you can get parts for sure. luckily for this machine I can still get stuff for it. Good tips thanks for sharing
I can get just about any part for my forman 400 yeah some parts like plastics and bumpers you have to buy used but there's nice used things out there check ebay and you don't need them and part that is needed you can get easy if anything just get new refurbished stuff or fix the things yourself
I work on atvs snowmobiles and other small engines I have worked on lots of yamahas a few Hondas oem parts on some are harder to find but I have always been able to find after market parts
Hey Raze! I’d check Facebook market place. Keep an eye out just driving around you never know what you may find sitting in someone’s yArd. Doesn’t hurt to ask if it’s for sale. I also ask around maybe to friends and family you never know who may know someone who’s got something! Don’t be afraid to get something that may need some tinkering. Working on them isn’t hard work really!
I’d try Facebook marketplace or talk to family or friends to see if they have an old one.... maybe you a broken down one and learn how to fix it and then that could be you machine
Yes they can say there’s nothing wrong with it but when u get it home and u start having problems and u call the owner back asking for a refund and they don’t want to give it back so technically it’s fraud and u can get a lawyer
@@tj1lincoln182 not necessarily if they say they never had problem and you buy it and drive it no issues then it starts having problems its on you you can't just sue someone and expect to win because they said it doesn't have issues than after a week of riding it has issues previous owner probably never had issues
LOL dude I THOUGHT there was a BEAR!! like a Black or Brown Bear!!! total got me :P
Haha glad you enjoyed!
I have a 1985 Honda Big Red, and a 1992 Suzuki Quad Runner LT4WD. Both are 250cc, and both run great. I like the older machines because most of them have a backup kick starter (Big Red) or a recoil pull starter (LT4WD). I use both of them for firewood retrieval.
Hey Tom! Good stuff! I couldn’t agree more. I love my big bear fires up every time. Simple to work on. No bs plastics/electronics to deal with. Love the old school machinery. Cars, boats, guns, you name it I love it! Please subscribe to the channel! Appreciate the conversation!
How much for the quad runner
When he said a big bear I immediately thought about a Yamaha grizzly
Yes good call! Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
I did
Appreciate it!
not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf for the last days :)
@Casen Anson Yea, I've been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself =)
That big bear joke was very funny to me.
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Ooh yeaa. Nothing better that living a COUNTRY LIFE! TEXASSSS
Yes hell yeah! I’ll always live in the woods! Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
Jay I have a 2001 yamaha big bear ,I can tell you they are super reliable ,first gear is extremely low and great for pulling heavy loads through the woods. My bear is used for work around my house and land and I would not trade it for any other 4 wheeler In my opinion it is perfect , be careful enjoy it .
Hey Jeff! I couldn’t agree more. I love the older more simple stuff! This thing handles all my needs I have on the homestead. Anything from pulling logs, plowing, to even moving a motorcycle trailer lol you got that right about first gear haha it’s a creeper gear for sure! I plan on keeping this for a long time. No need to sell! Please subscribe to the channel if you are not!
I’ve got a 1998 big bear 350 it was a 4x4 front drive shaft isn’t in anymore so it’s a 2 wheel drive now but compared so much Polaris ranger it can go almost everywhere that ranger can go no problem! I love that atv
Serious though they are such good machines! I love mine. Goes anywhere and runs flawlessly! I appreciate you watching and please subscribe!
older quads are the best easy to work on an easy to drive an very powerful
Hey Ben! Seriously lol so nice. I am a man of simplicity. I’d take something 25 years older that I can work on versus something 2021 that’s buried in electronics/relays/ switches etc.... old school mechanics are the way to go!
WOW Awesome score, the tires and plow are half the investment Bro. So its looking like you only paid about $1000.00 for the ATV
Yes sir! You are correct! Thanks for tuning in! Still running good to this very day!
Had the exact model.. great workhorse!
This is a beast, never let me down so far! Thanks for watching!
Nice unit. I’m sure that’ll save you a lot of work.
AllaroundNbackagain yes for sure! I’ve used the wheelbarrows and woodsleds for the last two years what a process that was like my last video!
Thanks for the informative video.
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I have a 94 big bear 350 I love it great bikes
Its a mule for sure! Workhorse! Thanks for watching!
@@HomesteadJay great for doing anything it’s got me through some pretty crazy stuff and surprises me every time
First bike ... and you know what’s better a new bike or old bike???
I prefer older stuff! Easier to work on! Thanks for watching Jake! Please subscribe!
I got a quad trailer with tilt from Walmart think its called the Ranger i pull with my quads (i have 2)
If it works then no issue!
Dude you're an animal doing all that chopping and hauling by hand. Just subscribed great video man
Hey Jason LOL thanks for the kind remarks! I do what I can. I love the work it’s awesome to cut wood and be active like that! Thanks for subscribing!
Only gud if u can find a gud deal
Good deal
Yes for sure! Still going strong today!
Not bashing the guy but, NEVER buy a used ATV. My story: bought a 2007 Honda Foreman 500 4x4, parts have been discontinued, no cooling tank only fan, went to the beach and my bike got overheated because older ATV dont have cooling tanks, parts that you can actually find are expensive, no more plastics are made to replace old ones, rust start to build up due to age. New ones are expensive, I would get a 2015m these have nice cooling tanks no more overheating nd you can still get parts for them.
You make solid points about making sure you can get parts for sure. luckily for this machine I can still get stuff for it. Good tips thanks for sharing
I can get just about any part for my forman 400 yeah some parts like plastics and bumpers you have to buy used but there's nice used things out there check ebay and you don't need them and part that is needed you can get easy if anything just get new refurbished stuff or fix the things yourself
I work on atvs snowmobiles and other small engines I have worked on lots of yamahas a few Hondas oem parts on some are harder to find but I have always been able to find after market parts
I have one 30k miles and still running strong
I believe it! The Yamaha engines run forever! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to the channel!
Where could i find a good used atv for a low cost being a younger person not having much money
Hey Raze! I’d check Facebook market place. Keep an eye out just driving around you never know what you may find sitting in someone’s yArd. Doesn’t hurt to ask if it’s for sale. I also ask around maybe to friends and family you never know who may know someone who’s got something! Don’t be afraid to get something that may need some tinkering. Working on them isn’t hard work really!
Facebook Marketplace, or Craigslist!
I’d try Facebook marketplace or talk to family or friends to see if they have an old one.... maybe you a broken down one and learn how to fix it and then that could be you machine
Best price ever
Yes wasn’t bad at all! Still running strong. Fires right up. Can’t beat simple
Because they are not all plastic
Hey Sara! Yes seriously! No B.S. plastics/electronics haha thanks for watching! Please subscribe!
You have to be careful buying a used atv. You could end up buying another persons head ache!
Of course! Luckily they are easier to check out compared to like a car
Yes they can say there’s nothing wrong with it but when u get it home and u start having problems and u call the owner back asking for a refund and they don’t want to give it back so technically it’s fraud and u can get a lawyer
@@tj1lincoln182 not necessarily if they say they never had problem and you buy it and drive it no issues then it starts having problems its on you you can't just sue someone and expect to win because they said it doesn't have issues than after a week of riding it has issues previous owner probably never had issues
@@tj1lincoln182 that’s not true and that’s why you sell things as is with a bill of sale
@@sparerolls1500 ever heard of scammers? Trying to make a quick buck maybe think next time it
What’s better the big bear or the Honda 300
Cant compare fairly I dont know the honda model!
does it have 2WD and 4WD?
4wd all the time.
Homestead Jay okay thanks
@@devenp1601 Anytime! Please subscribe to the channel!
2001 model
2002 models had 2wd 4wd button on right handlebar
4x4
Yes!
get riding gear on video not good
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