ok but they said they can't look at it until wed, or thurs. next week because they're behind schedule, but i will try and post the results. my dads 1999 sportsman 500 is doing the same thing so if they tell me what they did to it maybe we can get the other going too.

 

i got it back yesterday they put a new needle valve, plug-trap, nut-wells, and screws but it doesn't seem much better. when i hold it wide open it just takes a while for it to rev up, the power isn't there quick. i took it back this morning, he said maybe a clutch problem but idk if it is. i hope they figure it out soon.

 

Dealer or individual shop should have tested the atv before he released it! Hopefully it's narrowed down to a clutch problem. OPT

 

it needs a new cam and rocker arms, the cam alone is $300 what should i do sell the thing? its $1000-$1500 for the dealer to do it.

 

Mentioned about checking the cam in my first post to you. Yes this was a problem on the early models until the 2001 models. Usually the cam and exhaust rocker arm is what is damaged. If you can do it yourself can save some $. Not that hard to replace especially if you have a manual to help guide you. Basically just get at tdc,remove the cam chain tensioner, sprocket plate on right side of head, cam cover on left side(must remove thermostat cover and clamp off hose to remove the cam cover) remove the cam blocks,slide out the old cam and replace with the new cam.Then install cam sprocket and chain and tensioner. A manual can guide you. Up to you,but most dealers should charge between 3 to 4 hrs labor + parts. $1500 is way too much for parts and labor!! Check around. OPT

 

i'm thinking about selling it, its old and only going to go down in value, i'll buy something better if i can.

 

Since 94 when the 425 and then the 500 came out I've never seen a cam cause what you state in your posts. Especially if it will do 55-60 mph. Most cam issues(exhaust lobe worn off) caused backfiring through the airbox but idled fine. Do like OPT said and get a second opinion somewhere else. Sounds like clutch issue.

Waaaaay tooooo much money for cam job also!

 

well now it goes 40+ sometimes and less once in a while. maybe my dad and i will look at it they did work to the clutch too.

 

Like mentioned the symtom of a worn cam is back firing out of the carb. Read this post

http://forums.atvconnection.com/pola...ve-gas-10.html

 

ok, but it must be the cam on my quad because we've tried everything else, i wouldnt think the dealer would bullshit about something like that. if me and my dad take it apart we will know if its worn