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Big Red 250 1988

Hi all,
Joined forum for some help please.

Need a CDI for the above Quad and the only number/letters on the unit are:
HC4 C1545A

I can find plenty that look physically the same but with a different code. It seems they are not interchangable , could anyone advise a compatible part or any advice please.

Thank you.

Big Red 250 1988

Hi all,
Joined forum for some help please.

Need a CDI for the above Quad and the only number/letters on the unit are:
HC4 C1545A

I can find plenty that look physically the same but with a different code. It seems they are not interchangable , could anyone advise a compatible part or any advice please.

Thank you.

2013 Yamaha Grizzly 700 is acting

Ok Friday night we started riding the grizzly and road it all weekend long with no problems at all. Sunday morning it decided to loose power, spit and sputter, and backfire. I wasn’t able to get above 15mph. Normally we run non-ethanol fuel in all our bikes, but I was unable to find it so I got 93 octane. Could it be the fuel? Does it have a limp mode if so how do I get it ou?

T-nut mounting big rack in rear

I carry lots of strange and clumsy things, so I set up these plywood platforms on my racks for easy on/off attachment, as well as attaching whatever with additional bolts through the plywood. Attachments also use t-nuts in a standard bolt pattern that fits my various boxes, crates, seats and tool sets that I travel with. I have tried a few different methods, but have found this one exceptionally easy for quick use, as well as versatile. Rack pipes are still accessible for small stuff to be attached with bunjies or small straps.

Getting the fit of the upper half blocks is super easy – just set them on the rack, glue on the top side, then set the platform on top with weight until all is fixed. Then remove the assembly (photo) and drill the attaching holes through both halves while they are clamped, add the t-nuts, and then bolt it all together on the metal rack. I used 6 attachment pieces on the plywood for full support, but only bolt on to the 3/4" ply in 4 places, as shown. If you pursue this route, remember to a) make the blocks, b) cut the blocks in half, c) then drill the 7/8" (rear) or 3/4" (front) holes. By drilling the holes after the block is sawed you don’t lose the thickness of the saw blade in your fitment.

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T-nut mounting big rack in rear

I carry lots of strange and clumsy things, so I set up these plywood platforms on my racks for easy on/off attachment, as well as attaching whatever with additional bolts through the plywood. Attachments also use t-nuts in a standard bolt pattern that fits my various boxes, crates, seats and tool sets that I travel with. I have tried a few different methods, but have found this one exceptionally easy for quick use, as well as versatile. Rack pipes are still accessible for small stuff to be attached with bunjies or small straps.

Getting the fit of the upper half blocks is super easy – just set them on the rack, glue on the top side, then set the platform on top with weight until all is fixed. Then remove the assembly (photo) and drill the attaching holes through both halves while they are clamped, add the t-nuts, and then bolt it all together on the metal rack. I used 6 attachment pieces on the plywood for full support, but only bolt on to the 3/4" ply in 4 places, as shown. If you pursue this route, remember to a) make the blocks, b) cut the blocks in half, c) then drill the 7/8" (rear) or 3/4" (front) holes. By drilling the holes after the block is sawed you don’t lose the thickness of the saw blade in your fitment.

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