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 I have a 1999 Artic Cat 500 someone gave me, everything is there, runs, but blows smoke pretty much all the time.  I've looked around on ebay for parts, but don't see most I'd want.  Are these at the end of their lives (for getting parts)? Or am I missing where to buy things like top end rebuild kits? 

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