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Mar 8, 2012 | 07:47 PM

rockcrawler32

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From: tionesta pa

need advice

yes i have a 2000 suzuki quadmaster 500 and i read it is suppose to have descent engine breaking , but has none it just coases when let off the gas , even worse on a downhill any thoughts would be helpfull

Mar 9, 2012 | 05:50 PM

Twin_Stacks

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Centrifugal clutch getting worn? I have an older Bayou that does that. If you tweak the throttle, does it catch?

Mar 9, 2012 | 08:08 PM

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From: tionesta pa

no it does not. but it runs ok when i put it into gear its just a slow doesnot seem to have that get up and go , but it moves with no hesitation

Mar 10, 2012 | 04:52 PM

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If it's down on power then it's most definitely not the clutch. I'd check the compression and make sure the fuel system is clean.

Mar 10, 2012 | 07:20 PM

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From: tionesta pa

heythanks im rebuilding the carb as we speak, so i hope that helps cause i also notice a real bad fuel smeel when starting and i had fuel in my air box