Good afternoon Polaris ATV Forum members. I found this site today while searching for a solution for my 2007 Sportsman X2 800. I just got this machine a week ago. It’s had at least 2 and possibly 3 previous owners. Believe this or not, it only has 6.7 miles on it. From what I’ve been able to learn, the original owner won this machine through a Duck Unlimited raffle and basically stored it until last summer. It was then sold to the person I bought it from. The person I bought it from never was able to get it to run, he did get it to fire but was never able to get it to run long enough to operate. I have no idea what was done to it prior to my purchase however since it’s been in my hands I’ve drained and replaced the fuel, install a new battery and that’s about it.

When I turn on the key it seems to be charging the fuel delivery system or at least it sounds like it is activating it. I know it’s getting at least some fuel because if I grind on the starter for several seconds it backfires as soon as I turn off the ignition.

After spending a fair amount of time tracing the wiring coming off the throttle, on/off switch and throttle body I didn’t find anything corroded, broken, exposed or unconnected.

What I’ve been trying to avoid is digging into the throttle body and injector. Other than being able to clean them I really don’t have the knowledge or ability to accurately identity if something is wrong.

I’m reaching out to you guys to see if any body can point me in the right direction and more importantly steer me away from dead ends. Thanks a ton.