Yamaha big wheel anybody

[a3dudek]

I just picked up a 1987 yamaha big wheel fot free today. I was wondering if anybody else had one of these cool toys. it needs a lot work but it has a lot of potential. I know its not a three wheeler but it will be a fun toy to take along with my 84 200 es. does anybody else have one of these and what do you think about it?

[thebigredone]

what do i think of it???
i have been looking for one for a long time......ill tell you what i think...
want to sell it??

[Vealmonkey]

I have one, they are fun.

[saleen_n_around]

Here is mine.....not much but what can you expect for a cheap pickup....the wheels and front end are good......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0984.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0985.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0986.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0987.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0988.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0989.jpg

[TriMotoMan]

i still think some one should make a trike conversion on one it'b be cool to see

[a3dudek]

here is what i picked up for free

[85200xrider]

damn i wish!!!!

[88 Turbo Coupe]

Looks like a 350.

[Bulldozer]

one here for sale the guys asking 1100$ looks pretty mint wish i had the funds

heres a link to the add with pics http://moncton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-ATVs-snowmobiles-87-yamaha-big-wheel-W0QQAdIdZ108737550

[the great gazoo]

i still think some one should make a trike conversion on one it'b be cool to see

I'm with ya on that, but I always thought the 350 Big Wheel woulda made an even better trike( & not that it would EVER, EVER be anything like a 350X, but a good woods rig), with electric start! Too bad, seems not too many were made & when you do run across one, it's going for a lot of $$$

[a3dudek]

I am pretty sure its a 200. does anybody know aloy about these things? it curenty wonnt turn over. it feels siezed but the guy I got it from said it turned over before but wouldn't stay running. could just the kick start be stuck and not a siezed motor. if its siezed what's the first thing I need to do. im pretty knoledgable aboout motors but haven't hjad to deal with something like this. also where is the best place to find parts for these? thankas for the help.

[saleen_n_around]

The bottom end on mine is free turning.......I'll send you a motor!!!!

[a3dudek]

are you serious?

[code200k]

I am pretty sure its a 200. does anybody know aloy about these things? it curenty wonnt turn over. it feels siezed but the guy I got it from said it turned over before but wouldn't stay running. could just the kick start be stuck and not a siezed motor. if its siezed what's the first thing I need to do. im pretty knoledgable aboout motors but haven't hjad to deal with something like this. also where is the best place to find parts for these? thankas for the help.

marvel mystery oil in let it sit for a couple days works wonders

[a3dudek]

Well I got the big wheel running like a champ. The thing runs great for something that has been sitting outside for ten years.

[a3dudek]

Does anydody know where to find a gas tank for my big wheel.

[jsingraham]

Nice "free" find! I have an 86 Fatcat that is in about 200 pieces and is ready to begin the rebuild as soon as I shoot some paint on the frame and other white parts here in the next couple of weeks. I began it last August, but with too much to do and no time, it has taken me a lot longer than I had hoped. I have everything restored/new parts though to put it all back together other than taking the seat to get it redone, which I will do last.

In the mean time, my brother came across a kid in one of his HS classes that he teaches who had an 86 BW200 in great condition unrestored. I bought it sight unseen a few weeks back for $600. My brother said that there is no broken plastic, seat is perfect, tank is bright white, all decals are on it, everything works. Only thing missing is a chain guard. I am pretty excited to get the Fatcat done so that I can get the BW and it together to see how they compare.

Good luck on your's....will let you know if I come across anything, but from what I have found, ebay will often turn up some needed parts like a tank etc.

Jason

[a3dudek]

yeah i look on ebay all the time but big tickect items like a seat or tank can nver be found

[tri-shee]

yeah i look on ebay all the time but big tickect items like a seat or tank can nver be found

I think the yamaha bw 200 fuel tanks are still available from the factory . The cheapest place to find oem parts is at mrcycles.com

[Don68]

I have a 1986 BW200 and I need some info on the carb. It is a Teikei and the only info that I have on it is what i can find stamped on the carb 54g 01 5121. From what I've read on the inrernet. these carbs are junk. My bike will not idle at all. It dosn't matter what screws i adjust or anything the bike will not idle at all. Actually, i can adjust all the screws on it and no changes happen at all. What i would like to know is, what size carb would I need to get in order to do a swap with the stock carb? Also, I need some info on how the cam chain is tightened to get the slack out of it. I know that there is some sort of adjuster for it. If anyone can supply some sort of picture of one it would be appreciated. Thanks.:beer

[harryredtrike]

Here is mine.....not much but what can you expect for a cheap pickup....the wheels and front end are good......

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0984.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0985.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0986.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0987.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0988.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/saleen_n_around/ATVs/forsale/DSCN0989.jpg

i see alot of potential there.

[a3dudek]

Has any body had any electrical problems with these? I had it running great since I got it for free, now I can't get a spark out of it at all. I think it is the cdi unit. Coil and all wires are good. Any ideas about what to do or where to find a used cdi besides ebay or the dealer.

[Vealmonkey]

I have a problem with mine and I think it's the pulser. I replaced my cdi and no change.

[a3dudek]

really, how can you check the pulser? you have the same problem as me?

[Vealmonkey]

Yes, no spark at all. It was running one day and then nothing. I'm working on it though. I need my electrical buddy to come over and give me a hand by looking at the shop manual and seeing what I'm doing wrong.

[a3dudek]

please keep me informed i have the same problem, it was running great then the next day it wouldn't get a single spark. i have a new coil and new spark plug but nothing. i think it is the CDI or pulser but i have no idea how to sheck them. i have a shop manual which explans how to measure all the resistance in everything but i need to get a more sensitive multimeter. let me know what happens

[fatcat]

its the cdi they are weak links on the bigwheels

[a3dudek]

That's what I figured

[Vealmonkey]

I replaced the cdi in mine and it made no difference. Be careful saying it's just a random part. My buddy had 2 die on him and they were both pulsers.

[a3dudek]

did he check the pulser some how? is there a way to check it? i think you can check it with a multimeter, but i was wondering how your buddy determined it was the pulser