Quadmaster 500 running problems

[frankdunn]

I have a 2000 Suzuki Quadmaster and I am having problems with it running.There is a new carb and new gas tank valve installed.It will running and then it starts acting like it is not getting fuel

[quadnut20]

I have a 2000 Suzuki Quadmaster and I am having problems with it running.There is a new carb and new gas tank valve installed.It will running and then it starts acting like it is not getting fuel

Is there a inline filter on it ?

[frankdunn]

The new fuel valve has strainers on it.

[CK1999_400ex]

i would do like quadnut20 said an put a filter in the fuel line if ya dont have 1 alerady .. and then check to make shure the bowl is clean in the carb ... then if thats not the prob. then go from there and check to make shure its getting good fire at the plug after warm up an when it starts running funny ... you should just go through a few things like that to make shure ware the prob. is ...

[frankdunn]

I will install a inline filter.Could a problem with the stator cause this to happen.

[CK1999_400ex]

it could be ... it might be shorting out and or breaking down when it warms up...

[frankdunn]

Is there anything else that I can check.

[CK1999_400ex]

i would start with the carb an make shure its all clean then if thast not it check the plug for good fire an make shure its clean.. then check for constant power from the stator ... then if thats not it check the coil... then if thats not it i would check the wireing from the stator all the way through the ignition to the coil ... ..

[GEARHEAD01]

i used to own a 2000 quad master 500. did u put an aftermarket carb on or a direct oem replacement. i had the same problems and what it ended up being was the aftermarket carbs fuel system was not factory configured properly. so i put on the oem carb and set the fuel properly. i would have to say that if you put on the oem carb then you do not have the carb set properly. The quadmaster 500 is the most sensitive carb i have ever played with. And as for the inline filter? do not put one on. it does adversely affect the operation of the quadmaster as i tried that too. the only other thing would be that you have an intake air leak.

[CK1999_400ex]

never heard any thing like that about a filter in line ... an have put them on about 80+ different quads in my shop

Edited December 30, 2011 by CK1999_400ex

[GEARHEAD01]

it is a little bit of common sense and easy knowledge if you are a mechanic. if you have 2 filters in line it restricts the flow twice as much. that is how a filter works is through partial restiction with the filter element. so what kind of shop do you have? I hope it is not backyard! By the way I am a journyman automotive and motorcylce mechanic and am just finishing up for my marine mechanics. They teach you not to double filter unless you up your fuel pressure!

[marioweldinginc]

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[marioweldinginc]

Inline fuel filters have alot.of surface area. I havent seen many filters that restrict flow that arent clogged

I am not a motorcycle mechanic nor have I been to any motorcycle type school. I am the owner of a heavy equipment repair business so I do repair alot of generators. Most of the generators are tapped into the fuel tank of the truck itself and they run a screen and an inline. Most are now EFI but i see my fair share of carb generators(mostly ONAN or Robyns) My two cents. Again maybe its different with atvs and i have no experience with suzuki.

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[marioweldinginc]

my # is 812-867-5309 <----- I am so pranking you!

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Edited December 30, 2011 by marioweldinginc

[CK1999_400ex]

well i think you might read up on your gravity flow fuel systems and and go from there! i have about 10 years ecperence as an auto mechanic (certified 2 years of school ) and over the year i desided to go back to school another (4 years motor cycle masters degree) an curently have over 7 years in that feild (experence) fuel flows alot faster with a gravity system that aparently you know about or know of .. it will flow just fine through an inline filter with the fuel screens in the tank the filter you should use inline should be 1 with a screen filter element in it and not paper ... most good name brand inline filters are the screen type.. not the paper ones that will restrict the flow ... like automotive filters... and that being said .. im not going to argue with any one that does not understand the graviety fuel system on an atv or motorcycle ... good luck on the quadmaster... and im sorry about hijacking your post and there should be another person saying they are sorry to you about hijacking your post to start an arguement with another member ... thanks an again sorry ...CK1999_400ex

[frankdunn]

If anyone has any ideas on what elese to check please let me know.

[marioweldinginc]

If anyone has any ideas on what elese to check please let me know.

Nothing to see here just keep posting everyone lol

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