Hey all, Just picked up two dead mid-90's Kawasaki Bayou 220s for $250. Already have one running on starting fluid and it sounds healthier than expected. Moving onto a thorough carb cleaning and refurb of the brakes next. These are our first ATVs and we're excited to make family memories on simple, approachable machines on our newly acquired land. In case anyone reads this, is it worth rushing to 10 posts here to get the Bayou 220 FSM if I already have a Bayou 250 FSM? Thanks, Matt

Hello there! I'm new to the forums, but not new to the hobby. Admittedly though, I'm not super mechanically capable. But usually my contributions result in the problems I've attempted to solve via help with the forums and I will post my solutions. Or it I've solved a problem myself, I will post about it and how I solved it. I've owned a lot of used (ever bought new) ATV's from: Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Polaris. From sport to 4x4, and have developed all my biased opinions of each brand. Well that's my intro in a nutshell!

Hey all, from SW Virginia here. I just picked up a '01 Bombardier Quest 650 on the cheap (seller couldn't get it to start). After correctly plumbing the fuel pump (new pump the prior owner installed but had the hoses going backwards lol) and cleaning the carb and fuel tank, repaired all the batt - and batt+ connections she lives!! I had swore to the wife unit I wouldn't be dragging another "project" home but I couldn't pass it up, it had new tires, new starter, new fuel pump and low hrs. All's good after she took it for a ride! 😆 It rides like a tank, very stable and tons of power.

Mine told me one day I dont know why a grown A## man needs 3 four wheelers, i thought about it for a couple of seconds and said you are right. Thats all they want is to be right.

Nice new newbie post, newbie! Welcome!

"Just one more..." is the little white lie that keeps on giving.

I'm from Greer, SC.

I'm new to the group and the ATV world. I recently got a 2001 Kawasaki Lakota Sport 300 and i want to do some repairs. I want to start with the suspension and replace the bushings and joint balls. Where can I get the service manual in PDF format? Thanks.

Hello from Bristol Va!! Retired combat vet who is just too darn worn out to keep hiking to the top of the hills here, so I grabbed a fakebook marketplace 800 buck 2001 Bombardier Quest 650 that needed fixed up from all the "fix'n" the prior owner did. UGH!! I plan to use it as a workhorse in my woods and pastures and take it exploring in the National forests and state parks around here. Be seeing ya' around, Mike

From Reno, nv area

Thanks guys, I do like this site. A lot of good information.

Long Island New York

New Brunswick, Canada.

I'm from Sparks, NV and it's getting hot!

hi everyone im from TN I've got a 99 king quad 300 and my new lakota 300 to get into sportier riding i'm looking for service manuals raptor shocks and aftermarket exhausts main riding area is the very steep mountain/hill behind my house. i post my custom ebike and some trail building on youtube under my name jonathan mullins.

I'm from West Virginia the mountain State baxton county right in the middle of it beautiful quad country and my name is Steven Mitchell

Tupelo Ms

Florida

Welcome all! Mehim, what is your budget? Newbie, I'd go get a battery tender from harbor freight or some place like that. It's not really meant to be a battery charger but it will slowly charge the battery. That will tell you if it's a parasitic draw or a different problem.

my husband and i just signed up on the forum and from Minnesota but getting close to retirement and hitting the highway. Looking for good ideas to buy our first ATV to take along with us.

Hi ardmore Albrrta canada. I own artic cat 300 5x4 green , i replaced the battery in it , it started i ran it for a few minutes drove it and parked it. Went out to start it 2 daysxlater and nothing. Replaced the fuses in the fuse box. It shows power but no noise when trying to start it. Help

Hello all, I’m JonHo and live near Norfork Arkansas out in the sticks. I have a Polaris Xplorer 300 4x4 and a Magnum 325 4x4. Like to ride the woods, and use them to get around up here in the Ozarks. Do all the repairs on both the ATVs myself. I’m retired first responder. Moved here 3 years ago, originally from Fort Worth , Texas. Here’s wishing everyone a fine day

I'm jobles09, or Jay for short. New to the forum. I'm here cause I'm looking for wiring diagrams for my 1988 suzuki quadrunner 250 4x4. Got it from a friend. Didn't run when I got it. Has been flawless for over a year. Took it on the trail fist time, and it developed a short in the neutral / staring system. That's why I'm here. 4 wheeler is told to just got buy this info. Would like to find a service manual if it was still possible. Anyhow 👋. Cant wait to see the responses.

hi I'm charles I ride 90s suzuki quadrunner Lt-f250 I live in GA.i was born and raised in these woods.raise he'll and blaze trails.

Hi -- I am from upstate NY and have a 1998 Polaris Big Boss 500 6x6. Best wheelbarrow I ever bought. Easiest way to bring a load of wood in to the shed. Great tool to launch the sail and fishing boats. Pull the dock out for the winter. Move top soil. I use it all the time.

Schematic for 92-98

The stator is good, I checked that. I got the specs on line. I'm thinking maybe a broken wire , I will send some pictures this morning.

With that Yamaha with no spark, the stator coils need to be tested. I've seen pickup/source coils fail on them a few times.

I really don't know I've looked for a number or something too show what year it is but nothing. It's an older one though. I will send you a picture tomorrow.

Afternoon all. Steven here. Been on the site since February. Located central Arkansas. I own one of the chinesium quads, linhai. So is it normal to take 3 months to get posts or questions approved?

my name is CRW i am from Olivehurst, CA. I ride anything i can get my hands on. I find old quads and fix them up and sell them. I ride at a place called Gray;s beach! alot off soft sand and hills to jump over right now I'm trying to fix a Yamaha Timberwolf 250 and she is giving me hell she will not fire. what i do know matter what i do

We ride the dunes in Oregon, including Florence, Winchester Bay, Coos Bay, Sand Lake, and the Christmas valley Sand dunes, as part of the Spartan Racing team. We travel frequently and record all of our riding adventures. You may find our films on YouTube at SpartanRacing43's Channel polaris rzr accessories. Check them out and let us know what you think. Please be honest if you don't like them and let us know. We also welcome any suggestions on how to make them better. Almost every weekend, we arrange outings and are constantly seeking for more individuals to ride with. You may visit the website at Localheroesnw.com to learn more about us and Local Heroes North West.

Scarecrow, from Oklahoma, next year moving to my property in Eastern Arkansas to build an off grid homestead to live and teach my kids the old ways while I'm young enough to physically be able to do so. We have an 80's big red honda 3, an 03 honda rancher 350 4x4, and my newest project a kawasaki bayou 300 4x4 I'm trying to figure out.

I'm from Casper Wy and my neighbor gave me an abandoned 1995 Polaris magnum 425 4X4 that's been sitting outside for at least 5 years. It's been Bubba'd quite a bit and I'm just trying to get it going again. Would be a great utility quad for my property.

I'm in southern Indiana, near Louisville, KY. I was just given a project quad - a 2001 Suzuki King Quad 300 - that my son and I are going to try to get running. Can't wait to be out riding it!

Im from Alberta, Canada and I am new to Quads. Working on rebuilding a Quadrunner this Spring. Hope I can learn a thing or two from here.

New to site. Just bought an 87 Bayou 300 2x4. Lots of issues with it but trying to get it back running. Looking for manual to download.

west side of Ga. Love it out here.

Po from Quebec Canada, currently looking for new toy, ride many different beast over the years and been for long time working as mechanic, no longer in mechanics but keep doing a little for myself and friends.

Central Minnesota!

Oshawa Ontario!! Whoot, whoot! 2017 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS, she gets rode hard :-)

Southern California!!

Thanks, me too lol Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

Hopefully it'll be worth the wait, enjoy!

Happy Birthday! I'll be 47 next week myself...👍 Congrats on the quad order. I'll have to show my wife...lol. I'd like to get the same deal!

Nate, from Virginia. I have an 07 arctic cat 700efi. I like to ride, but I really enjoy troubleshooting small engines. We putt around our hobby farm for the most part with our bikes. I learned a lot from this site looking for answers to some recent troubles of my own. Glad to be here.

IM MIKE FROM MASSACHUSETTS . I HAVE A 1986 SUZUKI 250 QUADRUNNER AND A 1995 POLARIS MAGNUM 425 4X4 . I USE THEM MOSTLY FOR GETTING FIREWOOD DURING THE WINTER BUT DO A LITTLE FUN RIDING IN THE WARMER MONTHS .

Youtube is a great resource. always nice to watch, rewind, watch again.

First timer here. Never ridden an atv much but want/need one for work I recreational want to do, food plots etc. I purchased a 2005 suzuki king quad 700. not a owner but sure looks like it. came with owners manual and oe tool kit. First order of business is getting fluids changed. I'm not new to turning wrenches but this is first atv i'll be working on. anyway glad to be here.

Hello everyone, just wanted to say hello from Belleville, Ontario. Hoping to be able to learn and contribute here. Ride safe