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2003 Sportsman 500 HQ power loss at about 4000 rpm

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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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Default 2003 Sportsman 500 HQ power loss at about 4000 rpm

The quad is running fine for the most part, but it does not have full power in the mid-range around 4000 rpm. Appears to have good power below and above the mid-range.
Almost feels like when you are going backwards without pressing the yellow override button. Like it is missing...

Have changed the sparkplug without any results. Any suggestions?

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Johannes
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Default 2003 Sportsman 500 HQ power loss at about 4000 rpm

What did the spark plug look like?? Was it black or light in color??
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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Default 2003 Sportsman 500 HQ power loss at about 4000 rpm

Not really black, but dark brown. Thought it was looking good.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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Default 2003 Sportsman 500 HQ power loss at about 4000 rpm

4000 rpm on on 4 stroke, could you be on the rev limiter?
I don't look at the pod when i ride so I don't keep track of the red line.
Could be a dirty air cleaner or a blocked vent in the breather box
 
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