2001 Yamaha Warrior - Lost Power

[warriorrdrpa]

I have a 2001 Warrior. I was riding and lost the baffle and internal parts out of an FMF exhaust. I lost power and the quad will not take gas. I replaced the pipe with an OEM pipe, I still had the problem. Changed the carb., still have the problem. The quad will idle fine but as soon as I give it gas it bogs down. I'm not much of a mechanic more like a parts changer, lol. Any one have any ideas..

Thanks in advance.

[Ajmboy]

Did anything go into the air cleaner, any restrictions?

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[warriorrdrpa]

No, I checked the air cleaner and can see daylight.

[DirtDemon]

I would start by checking your spark plug, plug boot and coil wire. You may have just fouled your plug. If you don't find any problems there, then do a compression test and check your valvle lash.

[warriorrdrpa]

I put in a new plug, and still have the problem. I did not check the compression yet, I'll try that. I don't know what you mean by the valve lash. If you could explain, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

[warriorrdrpa]

To everyone who responded, thank you. To those who were trying to figure this out, thank you.

The problem is fixed. Turns out it was the emergency brake cable. The night this happen not only did I lose the guts in the exhaust I must have hit a rock or something and bent the rear guard for the brakes. The guard bent the adjuster up for the emergency brake, this in turn engaged it. If anyone else is having trouble with their quad not running right, check this first. In my opinion this is a very stupid design on yamaha's part. stupid,stupid,stupid this can not be said enough.

Thanks again for the help.

[Ajmboy]

Glad to see you fixed your issue. Don't be a stranger...stick around the community!