I did some front end work on my 04 Sportsman 500 HO, new ball joints and wheel bearings, I also replaced the starter. when I pulled it out of the garage I noticed it missing under load right away.
at first it was only under significant load, pinning it to climb a hill or take off fast, but it seems to be happening under less load now. twice now I was not even able to get it to start, going back later and trying it again would allow it to start.
I can recreate the issue by doing a brake lock on it.
Is there anything around the starter or front suspension I may have knocked loose that would cause this?
I took the front fenders loose, but did not remove them. I also threw a set of front brake pads at it when I did the front end.
I have put on about 60 miles with it like this, I checked the plug and it was covered in carbon so I replaced it. (maybe carbon is from running it with the miss?)
If someone could give me an idea where to start my diagnostics I would appreciate it.