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2003 trailblazer 250 compression and breather / vacuum lines

My kids 2003 trl blzer was idling high so when trying to adjust it I noticed 3 hose nipples that were bare ( 2 on the top right side one part of carb and one black plastic ) ( the other on the bottom , I assume is the over flow for the float bowl ? ) . I assume they were vents and possibly an oil supply line from the pump to the carb. Pushed it into the garage and the next day there was oil leaking from the oil pump . What happened to those lines I have no idea. I was concerned that the missing lines starved the jug of oil and that caused the high idle . I checked compression and got between 95 and 100 after 5 pulls with throttle wide open . I have spent hours looking for compression for the 244 cc motor and have found " your fine at 100 psi " and " gotta have atleast 115 psi " LOL !!! So two ?s

1 ) Will the motor run ok at 95 - 100 psi ?


2 ) Where the hell do the hoses on the 3 nipples on the carb go ?

Thanks for any info you got !
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2012 550 X2 Coupler removal.

According to the repair manual, after the trans is removed (obviously!!) to remove the coupler from the end of the crankshaft, you just remove the allen head bolts as viewed through the slots in the coupler. However, I see the bolt heads, but they are not in line with the slots...they are hidden by the webs between the slots. I haven't reefed on anything yet, should the two coupler pieces turn independently so that I can line up the slots with the bolt heads?

For those that aren't familiar with this application, the 2011 and back used a rubber "Spoke" style coupler, while the 2012 and up used a steel unit.
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03 700 twin not running/no compression

New to the forum! Just picked up a non running project. Its an 03 sportsman 700 twin and is in decent shape. It was taken to the dealer and compression test done according to the previous owner. No compression. Last time it was rode the overheat light came on and parked after limping it home a few miles and hasnt been cranked since because it wont start. I have not messed with it hardly at all because the carb isnt in it and it is missing the bottom bowl. Im gonna order a new carb. Are the amazon carbs not worthy? Anyone else have experience with them? Other than that and the bike is in pretty good condition and everything seems to be in place. A little low on coolant and the oil aint milky and is full. Just looking to revive someone elses yard ornament and put it to good use. It has sat for roughly 3 years so looking for any advice!

List of things ill need:

New carb/rebuild kit
Maybe top end rebuild kit? Wont know until i open her up and check her out
Plastic fairing that covers the exhaust on the right side of the bike next to your leg in yellow
Anything yall are willing to do to help would be awesome. I have paypal and dont mind paying for shipping etc.

Thanks and happy trails

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Help:2004 Sportsman 400 Fluid

I just purchased my sportsman 400.

First thing I want is to completely flush and change all fluids. I have found the recommended fluids. But, I was wondering what you guys use and do. Oil, transmission, coolant, gear cases, Brake fluid. I want to do ALL fluids. Please help me out with recommendations. Thank you in advance.

-Austin
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Possible gearbox issues. Need help

When I pulled my Outlander out of the garage today it didn't want to go into reverse. I got it to go, then it started making a grinding noise like the gears didn't fully engage. I started shifting gears and it isn't reading the right gear placement. When in Neutral it still moves, it won't go into park, and something seems wrong in general. Where do I start with this? I think it might be the gearbox.
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Oil out of water pump weep hole

Back to beat this dead horse! Why rotax and can am is this seal made to leak? All the machines I've owned from can am have leaked here, even after replacement! Gotta be a design flaw! Who all on newer machines had this problem? I like these machines a lot but something as silly as this should be re thought out! Just my opinion, please chime in!
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HELP! 2010 Sportsman 800 Rear Brake Issue.

Hi all. I have an issue with the rear brakes on my 2010 sportsman 800efi. The rear brakes work with the lever but not the foot pedal. I understand this is a joint system. I can't find a rebuild kit for the rear master cylinder even though one can be found for every other model of sportsman. A replacement unit is $25-$50 for most units however one for my machine is over $200. Does anybody have any information on this? Any help is appreciated.
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2004.5 Sportsman 700 carb misfiring

Hi guys, to make a short story long, I have run into my first problem on my 700. It all started at the end of hunting when I went to move my 700 onto the trailer on a cold snowy morning. It started fine but when I hit the throttle it shut off. Thinking it was a frozen carb and the ETC cut in, we just pushed it into the trailer to get it home. Finally got to work on it this week and worked on solving the no start and replacing the throttle cable as it had broken at the throttle assembly. I tracked the no start down to a corroded connector going into the throttle assembly and the machine now started but idled at 3500 rpm. I took it apart again and re-routed the throttle cable. I just had it out. It starts fine, idles fine and can run around the yard no problem.... unless I give more than 1/4 throttle. After that it misfires badly and bogs down. Keeping it under 1/4 throttle i have no problem with RPM or speed.
I not very familiar with they type of carb on this machine but have worked on alot of Mikuni slide carbs. I'm thinking something is still frozen, jammed, clogged and the machine is starving for fuel after 1/4 throttle.

Thoughts?

Thanks
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Couple new toys and snorkeled vent lines

Few new toys from original mods design. Risers, shifter & billet gas cap. All I can say is the workmanship and finish is amazing. Switched out from my rox riser to theirs as well because the stuff is solid and beautiful. Also while I had the plastics off noticed how low the vent lines are and figured they should be closer to the snorkel height. Got it pretty clean and routed neatly.