Next project in the shop...1998 big bear

[MarkinAR]

Picked this gem up today for two Benjamin's. Bike is complete, just worn out all over. Should be able to get the plastics back green, need to fix the shifting as it doesnt go into neutral, carb has been off 6 months but the intake was plugged off and he had an OEM carb that just needs rebuilt. Rear brake drum is completely seized in the open position. Normal relay, solenoid, wires are trashed. Think itll take about $100 to get it rideable which isnt bad for a $900ish bike. 

[Frank Angerano]

Nice ! Washed it on the way home? 

[MarkinAR]

Indeed. It was pretty nasty from rain splashing up mud sitting behind the guys house. 

[Frank Angerano]

I try to do the same thing when I’m on the way back with a bike.  

Going to look at a new project this afternoon...... stay tuned ! 

[MarkinAR]

Ha. Mud was keeping the rear driveshaft boot from leaking fluid. Gross. Its leaked a puddle this morning. You just cant get a good $200 ATV anymore.

[Frank Angerano]

Ugh that sucks.  A boot is not to bad, hopefully the shaft comes off easy! 

Good luck.   

[MarkinAR]

Looks like this one is on hold a bit while we finish the Kodiak. My oldest wants to ride it since it's his and it's been sitting a month. 2nd hand reg/rect should be in tomorrow and hopefully that resolves the power issue. Should be ready to run some gas through then. 

[Frank Angerano]

Sounds good.  I like to try to wrap up one before I touch anything else.  Otherwise you get over run with half finished projects.