What can people that own these tell me about them? Power? What breaks on them? Is an extended warrent worth it? I will be buying brand new probally when the 06 models are being replaced with 07's. Just doing research ahead of time.

That's just a good solid quad. Not very popular though. Probably because it's not an automatic. I can't remember ever doing any major repairs on one. I wouldn't think you need an extended warranty. As far as power I think 400 is plenty on the trail, But then nothing is enough on the gravel road back to the truck. Hope this helps

Sorry probably a dumb question but are you talking about the Grizzly 660. My Uncle's got one and its a torquey little bastard, heavy though, very heavy.

nope the big bear 400.i like the yamahas and this one is going to be the closest to my price range.my uncle has a kodiak 450 that ive ridden before.

I have one and love it. I got it b/c I wanted a manual and 4wd. It isn't super fast prob. ~45mph but it is fine for the woods and work.

I have one and love it. I got it b/c I wanted a manual and 4wd. It isn't super fast prob. ~45mph but it is fine for the woods and work.




Exactly.




Big Bear/Kodiaks are great machines. Properly maintained, they will last a very long time. The only specific area of concern I can think of is keeping the front spindle hardware reasonably clean. By this, I mean making sure the dust caps are always there and the hardware well-oiled. But that could be said about any ATV.


As far as set up goes, I like my manual, high/low + reverse gearing, and a 45mph top speed. Put a hitch on it and it is ready to work.

i've ridden the big bear 400 and 660 don't like them they unstable compared to the honda i've ridden

could you explain unstable?

the big bear is a great all around bike
its not fast enough to be unstable if you take care of it it will last you 10 years or so

unstable= likes to tip on it's side way to easy, i don't know it hard to explain i felt more comfortable on a honda rancher, or a rincon i felt like i had more control over the quad in off camber or tippy situations