ah, didnt know that. I tested it without the engine running since it wont start, so I guess Ill have to fiddle with it more.

 

any updates?

 

i also have the sputtering changed needle and seat checked cam noticed compression release wasnt making contact with pin monkeyed with float now only pops through carb wont fire

 

changed needle and seat still having the pop through carb when throttle up cam checks ok what next?

 

You may need to change the needle valve and tube that it goes in.Also check the ETC there is a way to bypass it but I dnt know it.

 

Hey, just remember, if you do get it fixed, please let me know what it took to get it done right. We are in the same boat! I haven't got around to checking my cam, but I'm going to bet that's my problem. Your cam is fine? And, yours does run like a clock when idling?

 

oil on stick is higher than should be oil was just changed think i should drain and start over

 

have you checked your valves and cam? if so, what did you yours look like? how did this problem start out for you? I am just comparing my problems to yours, as I think we both in the same position.

 

ive been following your post everything is the same that im going through originally idled great started popping at mid throttle pulled plug it was black and sooty changed needle and seat no differant then it was very hard to pull recoil compression release was not touching pin so i put another wrap on it it started right up still sputtering at mid throttle pulled vave cover checked cam looks good checked intake valve but stupid me not exhaust has been raining everyday tired of getting wet but also cant wait to get back out there and figure this thing out i thought it was the etc switch there is a test for it i disconnected it but thats not the correct way of testing also noticed oil level over full and smelling like gas

 

Wow, we definitely have exact issues. Well, I could not help it, last night I pulled my valve cover expecting to find a bad cam, however, it appears to me that the valves have equal movement intake/exhaust stroke. But, considering all I did was visually inspect it, I suppose that it means nothing until I pull the cam and mic it for dimensions. In a way I wish I could have identified that my cam was bad to give me something to work on, but since it visually looks good, I feel like I am back to where I started. Im hoping to go full force on this bike, I really need to get it running. I owned it for about 2 months before it died on me and I dont feel like I nearly got my moneys worth. First thing I plan to do is borrow some gauges to measure valve clearance, then I will go from there. Please keep me updated with any news, as I will do the same for you. I would drop it off to a shop to have them look at it, but no one around me wants to touch a polaris and the polaris dealership said its to old to work on.