2008 Polaris Phoenix 200 Backfires

[tonyindy]

I just bought a 2008 Polaris Phoenix 200. The previous owner told he had not used it in the past 3 years. I pulled the carb and cleaned it with Gumout, put in a new plug, charged the battery and it started. It seems to idle a little fast and it backfires sporadically.

Any thoughts?

I did change the oil and filter, and fluids.

Thanks.

[Ace88081]

That could be cuased by a few different things from a mis-adjusted carb to the timing being incorrect. I would start by making sure that the carb is adjusted correctly. Once you know that your carb is correct, Id try adjusting the valves. If it still does it, I would take off the valve cover and check to make sure that your timing chain is set correctly. Hope this helps ya.

[CK1999_400ex]

It's most likely still having some carb/fuel issues from sitting for so long

I would keep running it and use the best fuel u can get at the pump in it

And might also use a little fuel system cleaner additive in your fuel ..

If you still have issues after several tanks of fuel u will prolly need to

Clean the carb out again ... Carbs are hard to clean and get every thing out of

Good luck an hope this helps ..