not much power going up hill

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Sep 7, 2013 | 06:18 PM

John Bates

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not much power going up hill

Just bought a 2001 Polaris sportsman 400 and it idle's good and runs good but doesnt seem to have much power.. I started to climb a bark pile today after i bought it and when i started up the pile i had it full throttle and the tires didnt even spin..Why. and top speed i can only get 35 mph

Sep 7, 2013 | 06:32 PM

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This could be carb or clutch related. Ramp buttons are a common wear item on the rear clutch along with the front clutch guide buttons and belt. Carb kits are cheap on Ebay and here's one online source for oem parts. If I just bought it I'd do a complete service if it hasn't already been done just for peace of mind.Dirt Cheap Yamaha, Honda, Arctic Cat & Polaris OEM Parts & Accessories – Cycle Parts Warehouse