Hey guys I am thinking of buying a 97 warrior it is in great shape but doesnt run. The guy that owns it had a aftermarke stator put on and coil put on and it still doesnt run. What would cause this problem am I look ing at big bucks to repair it. He has it listes for approx 700 less than any other 97s Ive seen. Also will the engine crank over if the stator is bad. I believe it should as the stator is only for the charging system is it not. I am an auto mech but cont know to much about quads yet. What should I look at before I buy it to see if it worth buying.

Thanks
Al

 

The motor will still crank with a bad stator. I pretty much had the same prob with my rappy. When did he put those parts on? Its probably the cdi box, imo. There is no way to test it to be sure though. You would be looking at spending 80 to 200 on one, depending on where you get it. Try E bay..... You would probably be better off getting one that was already running, because if that isnt the prob there is more money spent.

 

He put the parts on 1-2 months ago and has the bills to prove it. If I go look at it what should I look for no Spark ?
Im not to worried aabout spending a little money on it cause it is 700 under the listings of any other warrior I have found. So I should probably just check to see if if cranks over good and if it has spark right ?

The guy is in need of selling it as he wants to buy a sled.

Al

 

Does he have a repair manuel? It does crank over ok right? You need to get an ohm meter and check everything electrical. Since he replaced the coil and the stator i would leave that for last to check. The spark plug boot, and the cdi are a possibility. Oh and also the spark plug. Check for broken wires, corroded clips, and fuesable links if there is any. Ask him what happened.... (did it just die? Was it under water? All maintenance regular?)

Im trying to think of everything, sorry if im just rambling.

 

The first place I'd check is to be sure he connected all the grounds when he replaced the stator.

 

if its a 97 that doesnt run u better be paying $700 not $700 less than any other warrior. it could be simple or it could be something you chase for weeks.

 

Ok im not sure if im gonna go look at it. I also have a line on a 89 that is supposed to be in good shape. How much difference would I have between a 89 and a 97. Just to let you guys know I am in Canada and the 97 is selling for 2300 can and the 89 is selling for 1850 can. The average for a good 97 Warrior that I have seen is 3000-3500 so if I got it for 2000 and had to put 1000 into it it would still be less than the average price of a good one. How long would it take do you think to Diagnose. I am an automotive electrical technician so it shouldnt be hard to diagnose.

 

1850 can is like $50 US right? Just buy it! j/k

I would go for the 97. Its probably something electrical and cheap to replace. The 87 might need more parts, like bearings, seals, might need a top end too. All that on the 87 will add up and be more costly and time consuming than fixing one electical problem.

 

Ok but if the quad isnt running what can I do to tell if the engine and trans/clutch are still good. I would like to buy it but am worried I might have to put a clutch into it or a bottom end or even a trans.

 

If you are worried about those things, you should probably buy one that doesn't cause you stress. I'd beat the crap out of him on the price to. If it doesn't run, he will negotiate.

The mechanical problems are easy to check. Check the oil drain plug (if a warrior has one, if not get the opportunity to inspect the oil filter) for shavings or water. The shavings will indicate a bottom end problem, if he has submerged it accidently, there will be water in the oil for many oil changes to come. He can't fool you with that. Don't assume it is an electrical problem because he recently changed electrical components. He might have been fishing for a cure and those things didn't solve it. You are a mechanic, do a compression test. It won't fire without compression and anything that causes so little compression that it won't start is a disqualifying offense. The first thing I would be inclined to check is the spark plug, spark at all and a clogged pilot jet if the darn thing has been sitting long.

If this sounds like too much work, I would hold out for one that runs. If he does not allow these types of inspections, assume the worst. MHO.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]