Non-mechanic question here:
I bought my 400FA used. It’s a 2006.
I knew the engine was a little noisy going into it, but from what I read, they can still be used for years in this condition. It runs great otherwise and I use it mainly for work around the property.

My last oil change was the recommended honda oil… not too many miles ago.

The other day I went trail riding for the first time. I noticed a few things and wanted to see if anyone could diagnose for me. I also learned that wow – these are very capable machines!

1) After going hard throttle, it smokes when I ease off the throttle.
2) Two times I had a "chugging" of the engine, with no power, when starting out after a minute of idling. it was short lived and after a moment, I was running like normal.
3) At hard throttle, my engine has a new "tap" to it that it didn’t have before,

I’m about to do an oil change as it’s looking darker now.

Non-mechanic question here:
I bought my 400FA used. It’s a 2006.
I knew the engine was a little noisy going into it, but from what I read, they can still be used for years in this condition. It runs great otherwise and I use it mainly for work around the property.

My last oil change was the recommended honda oil… not too many miles ago.

The other day I went trail riding for the first time. I noticed a few things and wanted to see if anyone could diagnose for me. I also learned that wow – these are very capable machines!

1) After going hard throttle, it smokes when I ease off the throttle.
2) Two times I had a "chugging" of the engine, with no power, when starting out after a minute of idling. it was short lived and after a moment, I was running like normal.
3) At hard throttle, my engine has a new "tap" to it that it didn’t have before,

I’m about to do an oil change as it’s looking darker now.