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2010 Sportsman 300 4x4

Old May 5, 2014 | 11:51 AM
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Picking up a 300 Sportsman for $300, runs but smokes white smoke. Any advice on these quads? It's a project bike
 
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Old May 5, 2014 | 01:09 PM
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Engine just has a small oil cooling block at the front. Smoking could be from worn rings,valve guide seals or possibly even excess fuel if the needle and seat are worn. May not be oil smoking hopefully.
 
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Old May 5, 2014 | 06:57 PM
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That's what I'm thinking. Simple fix on a $300 machine.
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:27 AM
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Cant see a motor wearing out in 4 years unless it was run with low oil or sunk.
 
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Cant see a motor wearing out in 4 years unless it was run with low oil or sunk.
Could be the reason why he's getting it for only 300 bucks... Never know until you tear into one.
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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It's worth more than 300 just in parts.
 
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Old May 7, 2014 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by papahouse
It's worth more than 300 just in parts.
That's for sure.
I paid $100 just for a pull rope recoil for a 350 Big Bear from ebay and that was considered lucky.
 
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