Hi, guys or gals. Newbie to the forum here. I have had this quad for my son for about a year now, the quad has ran perfect and all of a sudden, after 5-10 minutes of riding, the quad starts to bog and wont idle. The only way the quad will start back up is if I put the gear selector in (N) and shut the key off for a minute. Its almost like I have to reset the system. The quad had the carb cleaned, and a new plug, and a new battery. I brought it to a shop up the street from me, and he put a spark tester on the plug wire and took it for a ride.. The spark faded after 5 minutes or so, and it started running like crap again.. He shut it down and did the same as I mentioned above, and it started up no problem and it does the same after another couple of minutes.. He told me that its the CDI, but after reading some of the topics on this forum, I am not sure if I should spend the money.. And information is greatly appreciated..

 

There is no tether switch on the quad

 

I'd lean toward the CDI also.
Better find out the tolerances and check the ohms.

 

LT, where would I be able to find the tolerances? Also, what wires on the CDI would I be checking for Ohms?

 

Maybe you can find someone that sold etons or a manual.
There should be 2 wires that come from the motor.
One will be the charging side and the other the ignition side. You will check the ignition side.
Sorry, I don't know the exact colors for the wires or the ohm numbers.

 

Thanks for your input LT.. I will have to try to do more homework

 

Is LynnEdwards still on this forum? It looked from previous post that's the wiring Guru

 

Lynn works so much he can't come in much, if any.

 

I googled eton atv technical info.
Should be able to find whatever here.
http://get2itparts.com/etontech/SB0028.pdf

 

Thanks a bunch LT!!! I will try giving that a shot.. I tried PM'ing Lynn but haven't heard anything back, hoping that he would read it, and shoot me his opinion..