Backfiring Traxter XT (Urgent!)
Jul 26, 2000 | 10:10 AM
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I just bought my XT two days ago, I tested it but not at the extense I would have wanted to. Yesterday I did it! I love the machine but a have a small problem, IT BACKFIRES!! The first time it really gave me a scare. Does anyone know how to fix this problem??? I cannot take it to the dealer since I live in Mexico and bought it in Texas. I would really appreciate ANY help!!
Jul 26, 2000 | 10:42 AM
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Backfiring usually signifies a lean mixture. WHEN does it backfire? Upon decelerating (closing the throttle)? How intense?
Surely, you bought a service manual, given your remoteness from your dealer. Adjusting the idle mixture screw (if screw is on the engine side, turn it counterclockwise; if on the air intake side, turn it clockwise) should cure mild backfiring on decelerating (no real problem, just an annoyance, anyway).
Other possibilities: air leak in carburetor intake hose.
Fortunately, your engine is totally accessible for these inspections and adjustments. If still stumped, call your dealer or Bombardier customer service. Good luck!
Tree Farmer
Surely, you bought a service manual, given your remoteness from your dealer. Adjusting the idle mixture screw (if screw is on the engine side, turn it counterclockwise; if on the air intake side, turn it clockwise) should cure mild backfiring on decelerating (no real problem, just an annoyance, anyway).
Other possibilities: air leak in carburetor intake hose.
Fortunately, your engine is totally accessible for these inspections and adjustments. If still stumped, call your dealer or Bombardier customer service. Good luck!
Tree Farmer
Jul 26, 2000 | 10:56 PM
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The backfiring seems to happen to alot of new Traxters, but sems to go away soon.
I had to richen up the idle mixture on mine, easiest way was to loosen the carb mounts and rotate it until I could get the little rubber plug out of the adjusting hole, turned it 1/4 turn richer and remounted the rubbler plug and secured the carb back in normal position.
Run it every weekend at sprint cart races in Pa. to start/remove the cars from the track, nothing comes close to it for grunt power, The biggest joke so far was the Grizzly, they seem to run quick, but are useless for working.
Good luck, you will enjoy the Traxter.
I had to richen up the idle mixture on mine, easiest way was to loosen the carb mounts and rotate it until I could get the little rubber plug out of the adjusting hole, turned it 1/4 turn richer and remounted the rubbler plug and secured the carb back in normal position.
Run it every weekend at sprint cart races in Pa. to start/remove the cars from the track, nothing comes close to it for grunt power, The biggest joke so far was the Grizzly, they seem to run quick, but are useless for working.
Good luck, you will enjoy the Traxter.
Jul 27, 2000 | 02:56 AM
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I had the same problem. And the solution is let it go.
It's actually some leftover solder in the exhaust. I traded my Sportsman 500 on my XT two months ago. It was back at the dealer within 2 hrs. Needless to say after 7300 bucks, I was peeved.
After speaking with the Bombardier people on the phone at the dealers, I was assured it was just excess solder. They told me it is part of the manufacturing process and can't be helped. Bom assured me it would go away.
The problem did actually go away in a couple of days of riding after the solder smoothed out. I'm not sure, but I think it was after the third tank I didn't notice it anymore.
Otherwise, the machine has been great since that first week. Let it go a couple weeks or take it back to the dealer and make him call Canada for you.
It isn't a big deal unless you hunt or live near jumpy people!
Good luck with your new machine,
Jack
It's actually some leftover solder in the exhaust. I traded my Sportsman 500 on my XT two months ago. It was back at the dealer within 2 hrs. Needless to say after 7300 bucks, I was peeved.
After speaking with the Bombardier people on the phone at the dealers, I was assured it was just excess solder. They told me it is part of the manufacturing process and can't be helped. Bom assured me it would go away.
The problem did actually go away in a couple of days of riding after the solder smoothed out. I'm not sure, but I think it was after the third tank I didn't notice it anymore.
Otherwise, the machine has been great since that first week. Let it go a couple weeks or take it back to the dealer and make him call Canada for you.
It isn't a big deal unless you hunt or live near jumpy people!
Good luck with your new machine,
Jack
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Jul 27, 2000 | 06:14 PM
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XEPathfinder,
The answer is yes. I prefer to shift for one thing. I actually had 2 SP's, one was stolen within a couple weeks of owning it, and the one I traded. I had an 87 Quadrunner prior, and always found myself looking for the shift on the SP.
And for me, the ride is better. Some of the people I ride with disagree, but for around the yard work and for the trail riding I do, I find the machine much more comfortable.
I love the storage bin in front, and found that I prefer the step through design. I feel that the Bombardier design fits my frame (6'5, 250) better than the SP did.
I have noticed the ground clearance is a hair less, but I have yet to bottom out the machine after some pretty hard landings, and I find that it climbs the steep hills with greater ease than the SP did.
This did all come at a premium in cost though. I would buy another if anything happened to this one. In fact, we're waiting for a DS to come in so we can trade my sons Scrambler 500. I have flown the Bombardier aircraft and was impressed, the quads are no less impressive.
If you have any specific questions, I'll try to answer them for you.
Happy Trails,
Jack
The answer is yes. I prefer to shift for one thing. I actually had 2 SP's, one was stolen within a couple weeks of owning it, and the one I traded. I had an 87 Quadrunner prior, and always found myself looking for the shift on the SP.
And for me, the ride is better. Some of the people I ride with disagree, but for around the yard work and for the trail riding I do, I find the machine much more comfortable.
I love the storage bin in front, and found that I prefer the step through design. I feel that the Bombardier design fits my frame (6'5, 250) better than the SP did.
I have noticed the ground clearance is a hair less, but I have yet to bottom out the machine after some pretty hard landings, and I find that it climbs the steep hills with greater ease than the SP did.
This did all come at a premium in cost though. I would buy another if anything happened to this one. In fact, we're waiting for a DS to come in so we can trade my sons Scrambler 500. I have flown the Bombardier aircraft and was impressed, the quads are no less impressive.
If you have any specific questions, I'll try to answer them for you.
Happy Trails,
Jack
Jul 28, 2000 | 09:47 AM
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Hey man, I've also got a sp500, and have considered getting a traxter. How do you like the traxter after having a sp500? I know the traxter isn't as fast, but is the ride anywhere close? Have you had any other problems? Any info is greatly appreciated.