1996 Arctic cat 454 bearcat 4x4 walk around and test drive 

I bought one in 1996 and still have it today. It’s a great machine that at the time, was one of the only ATV’s with rocker shifter and full running boards, highest ground clearance (12”), largest displacement (454 cc’s), all wheel one lever disc brakes (that worked!), semi independent 4-link rear suspension, full featured instrument cluster, brake light, 4.75 gallon fuel tank w/fuel gauge, and a 5 speed w/additional 5 in low-range… was a bit heavy to steer when stopped but you could steer with one hand when moving. There were a few shortcomings, but all in all they were great! Back when Suzuki made their engines (King Quad engine). In 1996 it cost me $6,300. Things last if you take care of them…

I bought a used 2001 500 4×4 , thing is a beast and its not slow at all !

Thank you for the video …was looking to see what I just bought….just got a 98 from my buddy…it’s been sitting outside uncovered for years….pretty ruff but runs needed a coil that’s why it sat for the last ten years…he’s got more treasures in his back yard…trying to score what I can when he’s hard up for cash…lol he came to my place after we made a deal for this one and said damn all my good stuff is at your house now…got his 72 c30 bread truck….a boat from him and a Yamaha 85 225 Dx…and the deal before this one scored a 2000 YZ125 I just enjoy restoring the old stuff….so I’m very lucky he’s my friend…because he hordes and finds all the deals.. Thanks again for taking the time to make and share the video

I have one of these but I think mines 98 500 it’s been good machine it’s always reminded me of an old Honda

I have that same articat and the same year and its a 454 the fastest i got it to was 59 mph and i bought it not to long ago and to be honest the owner who had it said they havent started it since 3 years ago and of course it needed work but the sucker started right up as soon as i put new gas know i decked it out and it looks like brand new i put new tires , replaced the original lights to led cube lights and i have a 23 inch led light bar on top gun case passenger seat in the back quad boss speaker and im ordering a wind shield and also have hand warmers and a thumb warmer and a snow plow and also im going to put a lift kit on it soon and also i like the video good job man!!!

My grandpa says it has not ran for maybe 10 years but then our oil has not been changed for 30 years he said

I have an arctic cat 400 and I use it for riding farm chores and is I don't let go of gas and shift I stop and put it in secound and I go it's a 1998 we have🙂

Sweet property you have.

I found a 1997 bearcat 454 for $2100 and it has 530 miles on it, I may jump on it since they are tanks!

All those Suzuki engines sound the same whether it is the 300, 400 & 500 !

If the tires werent a size taller it would hit 45 like the 400. The taller tire is what does it

What would happen if you put 10w 30 instead of 10w 40 like it calls for, also I can’t turn the lights off any tips?

How is everything going with you? This is krystal from LOKITHOR Ecommerce Dept. Your youtube channel is really great and I really like your videos. May I know how to cooperate with you?

Amigo me gustan mucho tus videos solo que no entiendo mucho el inglés pero uso la traducción pero tengo la arctic cat 454 y tiene 2,500 y está como nueva la compré usada solo que no eh podido escontar algo que able si se puede desactivar el 4x4 o no se puede por que ya le busque por todas partes a la moto y no eh podido

I have a 97 454 seems to load up an start to miss.. not sure if the chock is on or off. Wich way is chock lever on more.

awesome video! I also bought a 96 arctic cat 454, however my engine was in pieces and almost everything from frame to handle bars and wiring need to be re done. Im currently looking to doing a big bore kit since the cylinder walls have major pitting from rust sitting in the cylinder. does anyone have any information for such kits and or std sleeves for this engine? ive been having some difficulties sourcing parts in my area. im hoping i can restore the quad with a reasonable budget.

Buenas noches alguien me podría desir cuánto pueden valer una de esas 4×4 motor 454 esque tengo una

What’s the hi-low switch for on the left side?

So is there no clutch lever to depress when using foot shifter? I have 500 automatic transmission

How is the suspension smoothness with that straight rear swing arm?

My brother has one545 something is wrong which the wiring harness

I have recently bought one of these but unsure of the year.its a bearcat 454 . I need new wheel locking nuts for front and back. Do you know where I can get these from. I live in England

Where is the dip stick on this 454?