I am new to the forum and own a ’96 Sportsman 400 2 stroke. I got it about a year ago and it had been sitting in a barn for 2-3 years. When I got it, it hardly ran and I figured the carburetor was the problem and ordered a new one. After lots of thinking and adjustments, I finally had it running decently but it didn’t last long.
Took it out on a little ride and didn’t run it too hard and drove it around the place for a day or two, I go to ride it the next morning and it wont start.
I tried fiddling with the carburetor some more but it didn’t help. Hasn’t started since. I took it apart down to the piston and figured it could’ve been the head gasket and also suspected rings after some info from a friend. I ordered new rings and gaskets but out of the three different ring size options, I chose the wrong one:tired:. Just ordered new rings after looking up piston size and the right ring size- hopefully(.50 mm oversize). Also ordered new reed valves.
Spark plug should be good and I should be getting fuel. Hoping the rings will give me compression but after reading up on the web, I wonder about the crankcase seals. Just looking for some other opinions, input, or information.
Anyone have a leak from the starter O ring? I didnt change the O ring when i did the recent rebuild. Since then I have noticed there was an oil leak around the starter area where it installs into the crankcase. Pulled the starter and did see that the O ring was deformed and changed it out and wiped everything down. A quick fix ,,,,,,except after riding this weekend noticed still leaking. What gives???
This has been a long time coming but I finally sold my 05 brute force 750 after having electrical issues and motor issues. Within the same day it was sold and this beast found a new home. I’m beyond pumped about this xmr. Love the black, white, and red color scheme along with the new rims. I have only had it a few days and still haven’t had a chance to ride it but I am a little concerned about some of these melting plastic issues I am seeing on here. Looking for advice and opinions on a few things from you guys. I am wondering if I should be trying to take the reigns here and take some preventive measure to try and keeping issues from arising. On the same token I just spent a load of money and should I just see if stuff happens and bank of the dealer fixing it? Also have any of you guys bought the extended warranty and found it worth while?
Im new to these forums so bare with me. I got ripped off when i traded my 300ex for a 99 400ex and when i went to bump start the 400ex it caught fire and burnt all electrical. Well since then i bought a 05 400ex that just needed a motor so i put my 99 motor on it and got it together and it has great compression it turns over just wont fire. I had it running for like 5 mins but died so i had the carb rebuilt and its getting plenty of fuel and plenty of spark but i cant get it to start and run im lost please help
Probably a Dalton kit sold through Can Am but my dealer is awesome and supplied me the kit as I ride 4500′ + elevation regularly. Really woke up machine and extremely happy with it. Came with new lighter arms and new spring but spring was same black and green that was in from factory so I changed it out but don’t think I needed too. Highly recommended.
First off I sold my Raptor 700 in 2008 and have not had a wheeler until about 3 weeks ago. As I have posted on it a bit.
I got a 2005 Yamaha Kodiak 450 SE 4X4 with IRS. When i bought this I thought this would be all I need, and want! Well, I am a guy! I want more… Bigger, faster and so on.
When I bought my 2005, I paid cash so I just do not see in moving down the road anytime soon. But now I am wanting to go get a 2016 or 17.
Last night when i made my mind up on this I been looking at 3 main wheelers.
1. Yamaha Kodiak 700 SE in Tactical Black
2. Yamaha Grizzly 700 SE in Tactical Black
3. Can-Am OUTLANDER XT-P in Black.
I like the fact on the Can-Am because it comes in 850 or a 1000 V-Twin engine. The bad about it is the price. Also when i talked with a friend that has been on one, he said it was like being on a Jeep with handle bars. I think if I want something like that, I will just go buy a Jeep! But I am still going to go look at one before I buy anything.
Then the Yamaha. I lo9ve the 700 YFI in my raptor. So I hope the Kodiak and grizzly has the same power. But its going to be hard to pick what one. I am still thinking Kodiak for the most part. Now it will be for more of the trails thing anything. I am sure it will find its way to the mud knowing how I am so the smaller is the one I am thinking about.
Now I do not mind slower off the line so I will not be changing the Clutch Weights and tires as I been reading on the other forms. If I was to do all that, I would just go for the Grizzly.
I am about 98% sure I will go after a Yamaha, and 80% sure it will be a Kodiak. But let me know your thoughts on both.
