What year Yamaha Big Bear?
Produced from 1986 to 1998 (for 1987 to 1999 models), the Big Bear was one of Yamaha’s most successful releases – being in the ATV scenery for 13 consecutive years before giving way to the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 in 2000.
Where is the VIN on a Yamaha ATV?
The VIN is mounted on a plate on the frame at the bottom of the ATV. You may have to look around to find it, and if your ATV has nerf bars installed it may be hard to see all of the number.
How do you decode a Yamaha VIN?
How to Read a Yamaha VIN Number
- Locate the VIN on your Yamaha.
- Decode the meaning of your Yamaha motor vehicle VIN by breaking down the unique pattern of numbers and letters.
- Locate the third VIN digit.
- Notice VIN numbers four through eight.
- Observe the ninth figure on the VIN.
- Look at the 10th figure of the VIN.
Where do you find the VIN number on a Big Bear?
Look on the left side of your vehicle’s frame behind the front tire. If it is not there, you may want to check the lower frame rail beneath the engine. Your VIN is a 17-digit number that contains information about your Big Bear as well as identifies it. Identify the 10th digit of your Big Bear’s VIN number.
Where to find the VIN number on a Yamaha ATV?
Find the frame rail below the shift lever, follow that rail forward to where it goes up the wheel well. Get down low and look up behind the wheel well at the frame rail. Vin# is located on the left side frame rail. Find the frame rail below the shift lever, follow that rail forward to where it goes up the wheel well.
How can I tell what year my Yamaha Big Bear is?
If you are still uncertain about your Big Bear’s year model, call Yamaha directly and provide them with your VIN number. They will be able to tell you the year model based on the VIN.
What kind of engine does a Yamaha Big Bear have?
Production of the Big Bear 350 was halted in 1999 when Yamaha re-focused on other ATV models. The Yamaha Big Bear 350 has a load capacity of 175 lbs and notable features include an odometer, electric start and reverse gear. The Yamaha Big Bear 350 Engine is of four-stroke design with a single overhead cam (SOHC).