norseman

Afternoon

Pulled the rear end out of the Bear this afternoon, its pretty much toast. The guy let it run dry - the bearings are bad and it pretty much stripped the splines on the axle. I think the splines in the rig gear are pretty wore out also.

These parts are expensive.

I can get bearings, seals, and axle but looks like the ring gear is not available.

Any suggestions?

Vern

hello Vern!! nice to see you here. what year is the big bear? i have a '91 and manuals if you need...

Its a 96 4 x 4. Thanks, I ordered a Haynes manual but would like to know how to rebuld the rear end.

Vern

Hello All

Been looking for an ATV, older model in reasonable shape I could fix up. Answered an ad on Craigslist for a Yamaha Big Bear 350 with a bad rear end. ended up with the Big Bear and an 02 Polaris Sportsman 700 that has no spark. Got them both for a good price so hopefully will have to good running ATVs for a nice price.

Ordered manuals, the Big Bear runs but needs the carb cleaned.

Look forward to lots of help from you guys.

Vern