Bought a 1994 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4x4

[insanemustang]

Looking forward to posting some questions on here, doing some reading on here, and enjoying the company of others.

So I bought a 1994 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4x4 from a buddy of mine for $1,000. He has had the ATV for about 2 year. No rear problems when talking about the motor. It has failed to start some, and unfortunately it does not have a pull string. Not sure if that is something I can add on later or not. But we traced the issues to the starter and replaced it. Now it starts easily and has a new battery and starter that he bought .

Issues I am going to be working on, and asking questions about:

• Hours display is broken and doesn't show anything at all
  
• Would like to possibly add a speedometer at some point
  
• Rear brake doesn't work until the pedal is all the way down to the floor, and then it engages, doesn't really brake. I'm thinking this is a simple adjustment
  
• ATV pops and clicks when turning. Was thinking CV axles, but not sure and want to be 100% sure before I order replacement parts
  
• Need to learn the braking system better. It has two hand brakes and then the pedal brake. What's the difference and how do they all work together. Assume one is a hybrid brake that engages both front and rear at the same time, but not sure
  
• Need to clean/paint the hubs
  
• The shifting is tough and some times requires more pressure than I'm comfortable with. Not sure if it's lubrication, or an issue with the linkage. Need to learn that too.
  
• Having a hard time finding a manual online, need to buy one probably
  

I have around $500 to invest into the ATV. I am hoping this will take it back to really nice riding condition.

Any thoughts on the above issues/concerns? I plan on using the search functions as well.

Looking forward to hearing from you all.

- Brandon

[extremerider]

Looks like it only needs minor repairs.