Suzuki Ozark 250

[c r o w]

I pulled my Old Suzuki Ozark 250 out of the shed after 4 years. The tank wasn’t ran dry so I drained it and cleaned the carb without taking it off(per the can). The bike fired right up and runs. It idles perfect and runs smooth on flat terrain.

 

My problem starts when the ATV is not level and I’m riding. It starts sputtering, spitting, and occasional back fire like it’s not getting enough fuel... if I go down a hill it usually dies off. If I try crossing a stream and go down the bank spit and sputter. In the stream it’s fine. When you go to ascend looses power.

 

Any suggestions?

 

 

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[quadmaniac]

Its sounds like your carb bowl might be running dry. If its been sitting for a while, there's a chance that the carb float pin is a little sticky.

[c r o w]

Its sounds like your carb bowl might be running dry. If its been sitting for a while, there's a chance that the carb float pin is a little sticky.

Why would it not run dry on idle and stall out or when I’m driving the bike on flat terrain?


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[Ajmboy]

I would say if you can go full throttle on flat terrain it's getting gas. But @quadmaniac has a point because a similar scenario happened on my bayou years ago when I had it. The float pin developed some corrosion and didn't move freely. It would start but die on higher throttle. I don't recall inclined though but in theory it could be possible. 

[c r o w]

I would say if you can go full throttle on flat terrain it's getting gas. But [mention=607]quadmaniac[/mention] has a point because a similar scenario happened on my bayou years ago when I had it. The float pin developed some corrosion and didn't move freely. It would start but die on higher throttle. I don't recall inclined though but in theory it could be possible. 

Makes sense, I was just curious. I can get to WOT but when I change inclines it starts sputtering like it’s not getting enough fuel.


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[Mitch Judd]

Thanks

[IrishBrewer]

Are these good quads.  I'm doing some work on one now for a friend who doesn't use it much and might buy it.  Having some electrical issues as none of the lights work so any hints on troubleshooting that would be appreciated.   Starter needs new brushes but I can handle that. Runs goof.  Any ideas on a fair price?  It's a 2005 I think.

[quadmaniac]

Prices on everything is up, so take that into consideration. Use these sites to start with an idea:

https://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/4-wheel-atv/

https://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/ATVs

[Mech]

Could there be a wire somewhere that's swinging around and shorting, or disconnecting when the bike's on an incline ?

I've seen the similar symptom before, except when cornering.. several times actually.

Loose battery...