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I need some assistance with figuring out some problems with a 2004 Sportsman 700. It has 3100miles/430hrs on it and has run been running perfect until a few weeks ago. Up until that point it always cranked right over and started up to a smooth idle. I moved it out of the garage to get to some other stuff, parked it in the driveway and it wouldn't start up about three hours later. After a lot of playing around I diagnosed it as having no spark. Testing resistance through the various stator circuits gave me results leading me to believe the stator was fine. This machine has the Ducati ignition system which I assumed had failed.

I couldn't find a used replacement Ducati CDI locally to hang test and wound up buying the RM Stator replacement system. After installing that the machine will fire but only on the first attempt and will only keep running and maintain idle if I keep the throttle open. Once it dies (which it will in about five seconds if I don't help) it won't restart for at least 10-15 minutes. During that time if I pull a plug and ground it to the frame it has no spark while cranking.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Good Afternoon,

I recently bought a 1999 Traxtor (Yellow version) that had a "starting problem" that turned out to be something to do with a "Clutch Bearing"? As such, the guy doing the work had to pull the engine apart and now inform me that I need to buy "Anti-Freeze" for the radiator?

Because the 4 wheeler went straight to this guy at the time of purchase, I did not have a chance to take a "detailed look at it, mechanically" and no one mentioned that it had a radiator when I did buy it.

So, my first question is does this thing really have a radiator?
If so, where in heck is it?
What type of Anti-Freeze is recommended for it (I live in New York State)?

Thanks for any advice.

Morning,

Recently I bought my first 4 wheeler (ATV) an old 1999 Bombardier Traxtor that I intend to use (primarily) for plowing and some local trail rides, nothing too serious.

As I have never owned a 4 wheeler before I am fairly certain that I will be needing a lot of advice from time to time and am hopeful that the members here will be able to point me in the right direction when needed.

Looking forward to learning a lot and being involved.

Anyone going to the Llewelyn Good Intent Hose Co. ATV run in Schuylkill Co. PA? I went last year and it was a good time. The entry price keeps going up ($40 this year now) which is a bit of a turn off. I know the event benefits the volunteer fire company and at the end they have participants pull a poker hand for a chance at a quad. Overall a great time.


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Sunk the Highlifter Sunday. Was riding along a lake where I'd been before and hjt a soft sspot and it rolled into 15 feet of water. Winched it out and towed it home. Drained everything, put in all new fluids, it all looks good so far but what is that airbox sealed with? Looks kinda like black RTV

How much play is acceptable on front bearings? I know the hub will move a little bit, but how much is too much?

Does anyone know what a 2002 sportsman 500 (freedom edition) with 500 miles is worth?

I have read a bunch of posts on this but nothing seems to fit just right so I figured I would just ask. My budy has a new 570 with about 50 miles on it. I went through a mud hole with my grizzly and he was following me when his quad quit. Once I pulled him out it started right up. He had the exact same issue last summer on his 2011 500 HO in the same hole. There was no water in the air box. With both quads he went though deep water and mud without it stalling and 2 other 570s went through that hole with me in May and did not die. With the 500 he entered slow and with the 570 he was going faster. He was on the throttle when the 570 died starting to come up. Any ideas as to why both quads would act the same way with this hole but not die in the other ones?

Thanks.