My bike sat up for two weeks without running and would not start. I got my 1993 trail boss running my removing the carb and cleaning it out with carb cleaner. Some grit was in the main jet which moost likely waas the cause for not starting. However, the latest problem is that it bogs/sputters at low RPS and does not idle anymore. It still runs well on top (wide open).
Before this problem starting, idleing and low RPM running were never a problem.

This is the first problem I have ever had with the machine. Previously, the quad started easily and ran perfectly. ?????????????????????????????????????

 

Got a running problem myself. My 500 Sportsman has an ETC box on the right handle. The cable linkage seems to be my problem, not sure if yours has.

 

No, my quad does not have that box. My problem is a crb problem. I am wondering if I need to buy a kit and rebuild it or maybe there is a trick or two to make it run right.

 

Weedy it sounds as if you may have forced some trash into the idle circuit of the carb , you may want to go ahead and clean it well and install new gaskets,needle and seat and such this time since you will already have the carb off. It is a really simple carburator you should not have any problems with it.

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Kevin Gowdy aka Kagey 1999 Polaris Magnum 500

 

Kagey was right. I cleaned the carb a second time and blew everything with pressurized air and it seems to have worked. It is running great like before. I have to admit that the Polaris line of quads are high quality because this is the FIRST problem I have ever had with my 1993 Trail Boss. Not bad for a 6 1/2 year old machine that gets the hell run out of it. My car surely would not have held up as well as this quad has.

Went to my Polaris dealer and saw the new 250 4X4. Man is it ever nice! If I had an extra $4,300 I would have one in my garage! Anyone have one? I bet it runs pretty fast. My dealer said there has been quite a few engine mods since my 1993 which make them faster.

Thank you for the helpful advice with this running problem. This chat line is full of knowledgable folks who try to help everyone.

 

Well, i think i can tell you what the problem is here. YOU RIDE A FRICKIN' "P" WORD!!!!!!!

 

GEE STOCKER it's nice to see someone like you thats got the answer,I'm sure your responce will be appreciated for what it was.This is an informative site and people like you,that have the answer make it what it is,you should be proud of yourself.I'm sure the rest of the 12yr olds in here are proud of ya

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THE FORMER CORNCOB2



[This message has been edited by CHICKENman (edited 01-24-2000).]

 

Hank Williams Jr had some apropriate words for folks who bad mouth things...."you're the only one that you are screwing,when you put down what YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND"......"gotta shotgun a rifle and a POLARIS 4 WHEEL DRIVE,country folks will survive....'nuff said.. !!!!

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Rhett Duke 2000 Magnum 325 Sweet Home Alabama