New to me King Quad 300...year???

[rbstern]

Howdy, all.

Just traded my way into a King Quad 300. The person I got it from said he thought it was a 1998. Any way I can tell for sure? Want to get a service manual for it, but I know Suzuki changed some stuff in 1999. Want to get the right manual.

Also, fairly certain the motor is going to need an overhaul soon. Smokes pretty good, oil smell in the exhaust. Any reason not to do it myself? I am comfortable with small engine repairs, but know nothing about this particular motor.

Going to be using this to maintain some acreage, light trail riding, and for hunting. Looking forward to participating here. Seem like a really good resource.

Thanks in advance for any insights.

[Ajmboy]

Try to find the VIN number on the frame or on a tag somewhere.

[Ajmboy]

Any luck?

[rbstern]

Any luck?

The quad is at my cabin, so I won't see it again for another few days.

Bought some brake pads to do the rear brake, have a small to do list of things to check, but will get the VIN, which is apparently on the rear of the frame from what research I've done so far.

Thanks for the follow up.

[oxidized_black]

sent a couple links for your manual to your email here. 1987 - 1998 Suzuki Quad Runner 250 King Quad 280 service manual Repair and 1999 - 2004 Suzuki King Quad 300 service manual. should be all set ....

[GREENIE]

welcome to Quad Crazy !!

[oxidized_black]

usually the vin's are by your left foot sitting on the bike, along the frame or up at the neck where your handlebars connect on the frame ....

[rbstern]

Thanks for the helpful comments, everyone. Turns out it is a 1994.

I'm in the middle of replacing the rear brake pads, and having some trouble getting the axle back into the bearing. Will post separately about that.