Frank Angerano

Athena (P400250600300) Top End Gasket Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PLS6ZXW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_77R6BbVRTF3VG

Carb cleaner is great but sometime you have to run a small wire through the jets to be sure they are clear.   I also like to blow air through the jets to be sure they are clear.  

I like to use  a piece of wire from a bicycle brake cable, one strand of that.  There are also small brush kits for cleaning carburetors on amazon as well.   

Look on eBay.  It will be a used pipe but most likely in good shape.  I’ve picked up a few used exhaust pipes, silencers etc. factory parts that bolted right up.  Just make sure of the year and keyword used.  

It depends, if the bearings pop right out and the old one is not worn or getting oval then leave it be. 

Me personally, since your going to have it  apart I would replace the whole thing. It’s a smal expense in the overall project and a main part of the drive train.  Just make sure it’s an oem replacement part.  

I have looked everyplace and cannot find one reason why that star is there! No manufacturers, nothing.  So strange. 

You are not wrong just not aware. I have attached a pic for you to see.  This is an adjustment to the needle hight inside the carb.  To high the carb will result in too much fuel being delivered.  So take a look and see. Maybe a long shot but def worth looking into. Put the clip at the second to last high spot on the needle and try that. Most common spot is in the middle or second to top. Also Manley sure all the meats are clean.  After that I would go with a fresh plug and check the spark. Just to be sure it’s a good clean spark. 

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Sorry make sure all jeys are clean . ***

Jets* dam spell check! 

Welcome to Quadcrazy! Nice looking bike.  I’m not sure how mechanically inclined you are but if so then I would keep the bike!   My guess is since you see blue smoke it’s most likely bad valve seals if the smoke goes away after it’s been running.  It’s a valve seal kit you can buy and install. If your not familiar then we can help as well as you tube.  If the blue smoke is constant then maybe a piston and rings may be in order.  

As far as the carb goes and if someone had tinkered with it before then my guess is the needle on the carburetor is set wrong. This can be adjusted very easily by following the throttle cable down to the carburetor and unscrewing the slide from the carburetor and making the adjustment on the needle.  

Its a clip on the main needle in the carburetor  Go to YouTube and you will see how this is done.  As well as Quadcrazy helping you along.  Looks like a good bike  but don’t feel obligated as I have a live for old bikes  especially since yours is in such good shape  

I agree! First things first; oil,lube and filter. Fresh spark plug and some clean petro.

Get familiar with the bike and be safe. 

Good luck and send some pics. We love pics! 

You may have to get access to the two wires on that shift button and put a tester on it to see if it works.   Or replace it if in doubt.   

If it’s an intermittent problem it’s prob something relatively minor.  I would start to go through the system from top to bottom starting at that shift button down. Could be broken or damaged or loose plugs on the wiring.  

Make sure all fluids are up to operating level so that no safety switches are locking it out from time to time. 

And look for any damage that might have happened like something hitting a wire or cable? 

Is this a rancher ? What kind of bike ? 

Only the best here at QC brother! Then you add the knowledge of the members, I honestly do not think for one minute that there is one problem on an atv we can’t collectively get solved.  💪 

I don’t think it’s the ocean. How does that bike go into reverse ? Is the reverse procedure done by squeezing the left brake handle while pressing the R button and shifter down ?

It’s most likely in the contact device that allows it to engage. Maybe a bad switch ?  

What model bike ? 

I’m not 100% sure on the cam lever but I’ve seen a small clip that held some of them in place. You can let it sit 24 hours on it with a good grease and it will work it’s way in and prob move freely after 24 hours. Grease is good bc it migrates into the surrounding metal and will get in pretty good.  Also take a piece of sand paper and hit the pads before you put them back in just to scuff them up a bit.   

Also be selective where you put the grease! The last thing you need is a blob of grease coming loose and getting on the brake shoes after a little riding  😬 

Did you happen to take any progress phots while you were doing any of this. I would love to see as well as a other QC members. 

Great work brother!!

Nice work on the rear. 👍 you can try to use a torch.  The type plumbers use to sweet pipe.  Put a cold water rag over the area of bearing to not burn anything up. Stay local on the area your heating. The expansion and contraction of the metal should free it up.  

Take your time ! Keep all areas that you want to keep cool covered with a cold wet rag! 

Good luck and let us know how you make out.  

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Also take. A look at the rear bearings while your there since it would be a shame to do all this work and have a bearing go later. 

Maybe better to swap em out now ? 

I thought about it and may be an option but we are always together and at lest two of our  bikes have winches.  👍

Someone else mentioned black also. I might do that. Thanks 

The only differences between syn/conventional is the viscosity break down.  Bottom line syntheyic will hold up Better, longer etc. Can’t hurt. Only thing I can recommend is once you put it in stick with it until the end ! 

I agree on the seat cover @06kfx440 I ordered something different. 

Also im not sure about the silver rims. 

So I finally finished a bike I’ve been working on for my daughter. 

Ive been practicing the vinyl thing for a while and making the camo vinyl prints as well as applying them.  

This was a bike I dug out of a garage, original owner.  

Compleyey broke it down and did my thing to it. So I put a girls touch on it and my 12 yo will be sporting this.  

Dont be afraid to say what you think. 

Most likely what you think it is. Usually the carburetor is the culprit here, take it off and clean it good.  If your not familiar with doing this you can go to YouTube and you will find a ton of videos to help you out. Also some fresh fuel and a new plug should fix it up. 

That bike is oil injected? An oil tank under the seat ? 

I don’t think your lights will have any issues weather led or incandescent, the winch in any bike however puts a huge draw on the battery and could also burn the stator out if pushed too hard ie runnning the winch too long especially with a load on it. 

I would change the lights and hold off on the winch. 

That’s a good move. Might as well give it a once over ! 👍

So I would drain the fuel out and take that gas valve off of the tank.  You can take it apart , usually a few screws that hold the thing together The main fuel port inside that patcock valve is prob clogged.  

Be carfeull not to damage the rubber gasket inside.  

I would also clean the carb as well. I have a feeling that float is not moving freely.  

Might as well do it now while your at it! 

Good luck! 

Sounds like the fuel line or gas valve at the bottom of the tank has a restriction.  

I would take the fuel line off of the carb and put it in a can of some sort and open the valve make sure there is good flow. 

If that is not the case then it would be inside the carburetor like a stuck float or something inside one of the jets. 

Thats easy enough to take apart and clean out. 

Was the bike sitting at all for a bit ? 

That is so strange. Cool but strange. 

Ive never heard of any parts being manufactured in iseral or by any Jewish company. I have to look into this now that my curiosity has made this interesting. 

Go through it and be thorough, this is also a big safety item.  Could cause you to lock up and go over the bars. 

May sound drastic but anything is possible. 

Curious to know what you find. Post some pics if u can.