Request for info on Yamaha Big Bear

[stogie711]

I have a chance to buy a 2003 Yamaha Big Bear, as I'm very new to ATV's I was just wondering what everyone thought about this particular Quad. I'm planning on using it for mostly trail rides and around the yard , have no need for racing or going real fast.  Thanks for all info...... Brian

[weekendwarrior1]

My friend has that bike annd he loves it. Says he's never been stuck.

[2 rut]

i am in love with mine 

[Mars]

I had an 02. 
Good yard/trail bike. Reliable motor, has been around for a while. Get some skid plates/belly pan of you plan to go off road often. OEM pan is very small.
If the principal rider is a child or a girl, steering is a little stiff in 4X4. I believe the 2004 has switchable 2X4/4X4.

[Chevy1500z71]

unless u wana mud a sport will be better unless u dont wana mes with a cluch, but yes my freind had a big bear they are nice 

[stogie711]

Thanks for all the info. I wound up with a better deal on a 2005 Yamaha Bruin. The Big Bear was in rough shape for the money. The Bruin was the same price just smaller <250> but I'm a beginner so I think its a good learning machine.  Thanks again