All posts by dstech

help with a no start

I have a 2008 outlaw 525 irs, was riding last weekend, bike stalled and would not start again, unless pushed started. I now have no headlamps or neutral light. and obviously the push button does nothing. I can jumper wires at switch with it plugged in and it will start. im thinking its the switch itself but not 100% sure. please help thank you

2013 4×4 Foreman 500-used

Hello, I am new to this. My husband and I are wanting to buy a Honda ATV and we came across this good find;
2013 4×4 Honda Foreman 500, fuel injected, 24 hours operation time, mileage: 137, wireless/manuel winch, strap on seat w/storage, and comes with a 2014 trailer 5×8. Asking $7500.
What would you say is a good price for that? The trailer and winch have no names on them therefore I do not know how much trust to put into them. I don’t know yet if the stock tires are on the atv but he says the trailer has only been used a few times and IT has new tires. Which I am not sure why you would put new tires on a trailer that has only been used a few times…just an idea. Any insight will be appreciated.

rings or spark?

So my 83 big red works, always fiddeling with "something" thought rebuild of carb = same issues.

1. New plug, runs all day. (next day wont start) with out a brand new plug!
2. Blows a little smoke when you start and even back fires from time to time, not much.

My mechanic is questioning why it runs if it has bad rings, bad rings = no workie!

So could it be the spark cable or a short or the coil ?

Some black and gas smell on the plug but my thought if its not getting "Hot" spark then it also could be causing the black plug?

No cleaning of the plug will return the machine to working shape, = new plug and runs all darn day.

Bad oil? Oil getting into motor?

I will make a video this time! you guys know your shit and I dont.