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Update: First, I just now noticed that in my first post I stated the 4-wheeler was a 400. It's actually a 450. I don't know why I said 400. It must've been all the manual searches I had been doing. Ok, now, I finally got a little bit of time today to fool with the 4-wheeler. I hooked up a fully charged battery, and I have zero power. I double-checked the cables going to the CDI box, battery connections, solenoid. I intended to take the handlebar switch off and clean the terminals. but I got distracted and the evening got away from me. Could it be the CDI box or something else? I don't know much about using multimeters, so if someone could tell me how I could check the CDI box or anything you all would recommend on checking, please let me know. I haven't got to do much to the 4-wheeler as you all know, so any and all help is greatly appreciated. I went ahead and looked on Ebay for a CDI box and I mainly found aftermarket ones. I can't afford other ones selling for $140+, so would the aftermarket ones be okay to try if it's something I need to buy? Thanks so much.

I'm in the need for a repair manual for a 2006 Arctic Cat 400 TRV and a 2004 Yamaha Kodiak 400 4x4. Those are the ones I really need right at this moment. The weather turned nasty here yet again, so I'm having to wait to get back out to work on them. I worked all last summer on the Arctic Cat 400 and cannot get spark back. I was told to replace the clutch sensor, but I haven't the slightest clue as to where it's located. I could really use and help or advice. I told myself I will not be committing my entire summer to just that 4- wheeler this year.

Good idea because the spark plug was out BUT it couldn't have been out long before I got it because I barely cleaned it and it looks brand new. There is oil in the motor. Checked it and it's reading full. There doesn't appear to be water in it. It looks good when I wipe it off the stick, so that's a bonus. I haven't taken the carb or starter off and cleaned them yet. I had been working on a different 4 wheeler trying to get it road ready before I dive head on in this one. Plus, I was waiting to see what you guys recommended. I knew y'all would think of something I hadn't, and probably have more experience working on 4 wheelers than me. My yard looks like a dang ATV shop. Lol. I have one that's my dad's that I worked on last summer that's just left me puzzled. I have so many questions, but I don't want to keep going on about these different 4 wheelers. But, let me know if you want to try to help me solve some issues. I refuse to spend all summer working on his again. Lol

What you said about the bondo makes sense. Yea there's a few places under where the oil line is that definitely needs work. There's one spot next to the lip that's pretty thin that concerned me. No, I haven't tried to crank it. That would be a good idea. I just didn't know if it would hurt to try to crank it the way it sat. We had a really devastating flood here back in 2016 that did massive damage. It could have been in it as far as I know. I'll hook it up to a battery tomorrow and let you know what happens. I really hope it cranks. That would be nice.

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it. It's going to take me quite a while to repair. I really don't know how it happened. I just got three 4 wheeler last week. The side cover was off like somebody was going to work on it. The side cover was filled with what im guessing was mouse bedding, stunk like something had died in it. The side of the motor that has all the pitting had a bunch of powdery buildup, like you get on a battery post, but I know it wasn't acid or anything. Im purely guessing but I think either it got water inside the case and sat long enough to eat away at the aluminium, or they took the side cover off to fix something then just left it for some reason. I really don't know. It was just too good of a deal to pass up. I found both left and right sides on Ebay for a little over $200, but that's more than I have to spend right now. I had wondered if body filler would be strong enough to repair the pitting inside the case? I also thought about spreading a light coat of jb weld if the bondo wouldn't work. Im not im a hurry to fix it per say but I would like to take it for a ride sooner than later. I would really love to know the story as to how it got in this condition.

Here's some photos of my predicament. Lol My philosophy is: why buy stuff when you can fix it with stuff you already have. The photos give you a good idea at what im working with. The rusted piece to the right "clutch bracket" is really fragile im the bottom. Im not sure if I can get away with using it or not. The oil line needs replaced. I cleaned a rusted place that was holding the oil in. Lol. Im all ears for any advice or whatever.

The pits on the primary and secondary are pretty rough. The one thre belt runs between has some rough pits that im afraid might cut the belt. If I can, I will take some photos tomorrow and post them. Im trying to save the motor case on that side because I just don't have that kind of money to put into it right now.

I recently acquired a 2004 Yamaha Kodiak 400 ATV. The engine cover where the drive belt and stuff are located was off. Inside the outer cover (it was off the ATV) was what looked like part mouse nest and something else. The side of the engine was corroded and covered in pitting. The primary fixed sheeve, and the secondary sheeve assembly also had pitting and corrosion. The belt appeared to be what I can only describe as dry and a little hard. It still had a lot of flex in it, but the rubber was old looking. I don't have the money to spend on another motor, or buy a bunch of new parts. So, my question is, is there something I can put over thr pitted areas that will seal it and help prolong the life? What products can I use that would be safe and not flake off? I had thought of jb weld but im not sure if that's a wise idea or not. Also, is there anything I can put on the belt that would soften up the rubber and make it more pliable? Im sure I'll have more questions about this particular 4 wheeler before it's all said and done. Thanks for your time.

Do you have a repair manual for: 1999 Yamaha Big Bear 350 2006 Suzuki Ozark 250 2016 Arctic Cat 500 1986 Yamaha Moto4 250

Does anyone have a repair manual for a 1986 Yamaha Moto4 225/250 ATV and a wiring diagram? I have looked in the downloads section and didn't see one. I saw a service manual but it's not what I need. I have looked on mymowerparts and didn't see any there either. if you don't have the manual but have sites I can go search, please let me know. Im really needing a repair manual soon. Thanks again.

Can someone help me out with trying to figure out the engine size according to the vin. The ATV is a 1986 Yamaha Moto4. Im not sure what the 13th letter/ number could be. I've tried a couple vin check sites but every combo I've tried always comes back to a 2016 Yamaha, and I know for a fact that isn't right. I don't know how to read the vin to find out the engine size. Like what number or letter stands for what. Thanks.

Does anyone know where I can find decals for a 1999 Yamaha Big Bear 350? Im needing the decals that have camo in the tank decals. About a year or so ago I found them on a website, but now I can't find it. Can anyone help me? Thanks.

No problem. Let me know if you need anything else. I have a parts bike id be willing to work with you on any parts needed in the future.

Do you know if parts from I believe an 01 big bear would fit yours? If you can post photos of what you need, I may be able to see if they're similar to my parts bike

I've had a similar issue with a 2006 Arctic Cat 400. I had a mechanic tell me it'll happen when there's a loose magnet on the flywheel. Im still working on it, but it's something you could check into and see.

Thanks for the help. I'll give that a try and see what I can find.

I have been thinking about adding front and rear bumpers to a 2016 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 and extra lights (fog lights) to the front. Does anyone know a cheap site or place to buy these parts and more?

Apparently there were several issues with those year models from what I've been learning. Thank you for the info. I appreciate it.

Thanks. I replaced the flywheel with a brand new updated one that doesn't have the magnets like the original. I have physically looked at every wire in the wiring harness. There was a few that had some rubbed places. I fixed and taped those. Still no fire and start button still doesn't work.

Does anyone know where I can download a free repair manual for a 1999 Yamaha Big Bear350 4x4? Sites other than this site. Thanks

Please bear with me as this will be a long post. Here goes... This summer I started working on a 2006 Arctic Cat 400 TRV (green). I replaced the carburetor because the electric choke wasn't working. After doing this and checking the fuel pump and gas, I was able to get the atv running. It would idle great and sounded great, BUT when I tried to give it gas, it would bog down and die. I thought the carb may need adjusting, but when fooling with it and trying to solve the throttle issue, the starter got hot and busted a magnet. So then I replaced the starter with a brand new one. Then it would act like it was going to start but wouldn't. When I started inspecting further and looked that the stator and flywheel, the flywheel had a loose magnet. So then I replaced the stator and flywheel with a brand new one. I also replaced the solenoid, and the ignition solenoid. I replaced it because i was getting fire down to the starter solenoid, but not to the spark plug. I was getting fire to the plug but lost it. So, from the time the starter got hot and busted a magnet, I have not been able to get the atv to run. Sometime between replacing the flywheel and stator and starter, I have lost power to the start button. I have looked at all of the wires and made sure there wasn't a naked wire or something causing a short. When testing wires with a tester, I believe I was getting fire to pretty much everything. I can't remember if I was getting fire to the start button. but I'm assuming I'm not. Don't hold me to that though. When testing the stator, I'm not getting fire. I know you can get bad parts even if they're supposed to be new. What are yall's thoughts on what can be the problem? I have literally worked on this bike for going on 4 months in between waiting on parts to arrive. I don't know what else to check. I have another stator that I know is good that I'm going to try (maybe tomorrow). With all of the problems I've had, I swear this atv is cursed or something. LOL! Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.