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2005 Bombardier Traxter 650 CVT Compression? Tops out at 20 MPH.
spock58 replied to BenJammin's topic in Can-Am BRP ATV Forum
I'm familiar with the clutches on these quads, the difference is they utilize an engine braking system which is not on snowmobile CVT clutches. If everything in there checked out, then you may still have a problem relating to the electronic module. Could be its still not working properly.... Since they are likely not available new anymore, you'd have to find a "known good" used one which would be kind of rare. Good luck on your quest! (BTW, that's an inside joke - the quad you have was originally named the Quest I believe, at least here in Canada it was, haha) -
2005 Bombardier Traxter 650 CVT Compression? Tops out at 20 MPH.
spock58 replied to BenJammin's topic in Can-Am BRP ATV Forum
Those early Can Am's weren't that popular and those engines didn't stay in production after the v-twins arrived. It's worth checking into the clutch operation, maybe there's something that's failed in there preventing the full shift and limiting the rpm's?? -
2005 Bombardier Traxter 650 CVT Compression? Tops out at 20 MPH.
spock58 replied to BenJammin's topic in Can-Am BRP ATV Forum
The BRP single cylinder 650 is a unique engine that does not have traditional valve adjustment. It does not use shims either & I believe the rocker arms have an automatic system similar to hydraulic lifters built in. The confusion is that the Outlander 650 is a V-twin with adjustable valve clearances - totally different engine. -
2001 Yamaha Kodiak YFM 400 - Choke lever doesn't stay in position
spock58 replied to Starsat's topic in Yamaha ATV Forum
Is your choke lever mounted on the left handlebar, under the switches? if it is the thumb-style lever I recently fixed one of those. See the link: there's a special washer setup that gives it friction to stay in the on position when required. Parts 13/14 did the trick. https://www.ronniesmailorder.com/oemparts/a/yam/50038e6ff870021f60a0c214/handle-switch-lever -
The 2019 rzr 570 is efi so no carb involved. Need to check if the fuel pump is building pressure and go from there with the diagnoses.
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I live near 100 Mile House and recommend the riding around here. Lots of guys from the lower mainland & Fraser valley head up here and ride. The Green Lake area is very popular and nothing is too difficult, perfect for all kinds of machines and abilities.
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kingquad300 Suzuki kingquad 300 wont take throttle
spock58 replied to Seriousbird's topic in Suzuki ATV Forum
I'd suggest checking the valve clearances, a tight valve can cause issues. -
kingquad300 Suzuki kingquad 300 wont take throttle
spock58 replied to Seriousbird's topic in Suzuki ATV Forum
It might be low on compression, have you done a test for that yet? -
2002 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500fa cluster flashing
spock58 replied to JS91's topic in Honda ATV Forum
It's possible that the shift control motor has failed. Another thing to check is when the shift motor is removed from the engine, ensure that the gear it turns isn't stuck. -
2002 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500fa cluster flashing
spock58 replied to JS91's topic in Honda ATV Forum
Those Honda's will flash a fault code if the system is working, the number of flashes gives you an indication of the area that failed. All connections need to be good - there's quite a few sensors that can act up & send it into "limp" mode. -
2004 Bombardier Outlander 330 How To Remove Stator
spock58 replied to rgeiser's topic in Can-Am BRP ATV Forum
Can Am Outlander 400's had voltage regulators that failed and needed updating. There was a new design that included a different wiring harness I believe. Not sure if this would be the issue here but it should be checked into.- 16 replies
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Are you new to the site? Where are you from?
spock58 replied to DrtyGrlKristin's topic in New Members Area!
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. -
2003 Kodiak Leaking fuel from drain hose at bottom of carb
spock58 replied to DPDISXR4Ti's topic in Yamaha ATV Forum
Ran into this problem recently on another Kodiak. It needed a new needle & seat (aka float valve) but it turns out the seat part had a bad o-ring. If this isn't replaced, the leak will persist. -
My guess is the "fairly new" carb is a Chinese knock off. Sometimes they work great, other times not so much. Of course it may be the only one available for bikes/quads of this vintage. If it is one of those, possibly swapping jets to the original factory ones is the remedy. Good luck, it isn't an easy problem to solve!
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Another trick is to delete the reverse lockout that the Kodiak's came with. Pretty easy to remove the cable that connects to the shifter. Once this is gone, you can find the sweet spot where the light comes on a lot better.
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2005 yamaha 350 won't stay running help please
spock58 replied to JacobL's topic in Yamaha ATV Forum
My guess is a plugged low speed (aka pilot) jet. It's very small and needs to be removed, cleaned with a strong carb cleaning chemical & hit with compressed air. Replacing them is sometimes the best bet. -
The latest and greatest battery from Yuasa is the GYZ series that is labeled made in USA. The older YTX series don't label the same anymore - can't trust that they come from here. Of course the GYZ ones are over $200 up north here and are sold out from some suppliers. Looks like buyer beware again...
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The battery that the companies like Honda, Yamaha & Can Am put in their quads from the factory are usually Yuasa AGM & they hold up really well. The good ones were made in the US but I've heard that now they're not & aren't as reliable. Haven't verified this myself but would like to know before spending almost $200 for a new one.
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I've used the usual gear oil that's GL5 rated in all quads, old and new without problems. Something like 75W90 is fine on everything except the Polaris front diffs or quads with a wet brake system.
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K&N Air Filter That Fits 2009 Can-AM Outlander 400 XT EFI
spock58 replied to Fhai Catz-eteh's topic in General ATV Discussion
I'm going to recommend a Uni foam filter #NU-8706ST instead of the K&N. It's likely that the fabric style filter (K&N) will allow fine dust to get past it - seen it before on ATV's.- 2 replies
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Oval shaped hole in front left fender of 1994 yamaha Kodiak 400?
spock58 replied to kingduskwolf's topic in Yamaha ATV Forum
I'm pretty certain that back in the day those fenders were used on another model, possibly a big bear. That spot would be where a shift lever was located. On yours, it's down by the engine. Do I win a prize if I'm right, haha! -
Back when I worked for a BRP dealership, all the quads including yours came with green coolant - just the regular stuff that has been in use forever. Mix it 50/50 if it is the concentrated type sold at auto shops.
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1987 Fourtrax 350 Fan/light issue - please help.
spock58 replied to briantutt's topic in Honda ATV Forum
You could have a fan control module on this Honda that is failing. I'm not sure if the older ones actually had one but all the newer ones did. Something to check into... Lots of owners add a manual switch for turning on/off the fan to bypass the auto system that can give trouble. -
Anyone had luck with aftermarket "complete" primary clutch setups?
spock58 replied to loudsubz's topic in Polaris ATV Forum
Well, I bit the bullet and ordered one of their secondary clutches. It is an updated style that looks perfect for this old Sportsman that is in ok shape for a 23 year old quad. Of course, the puller I ordered from Amazon turned out to be the wrong size. Grrrr! It even shows it fitting all the years/models including this one but no bueno.... Have ordered one made by EPI so that should be correct. The clutch will cost approx. $500 cdn. but they're not that easy to come by. -
Looking at recent customer reviews, it's pretty hit or miss - they either love em or hate em. Personally, I'd prefer anything Japanese made. Reliable, old school Honda's are my fave followed by Yamaha. I've worked at dealerships that sell both and you can still get parts easily and the info about them is readily available.