screamin340
01-21-2010, 07:03 PM
Hey all New guy here with some new guy type questions!!
I just picked up a 2004 Ex from a buddy I couldn't stand to see it suffer any more.
ill give some quick details try not to confuse anyone
Was bought new in 2004 in Florida had 1 tank of gas and 2 rides then sat for 6 years I picked it up last week.
Emptied the tank put a new plug and battery in and she fired right up. I was really surprised.
Since then I have been over it with a finetooth comb and have checked everything changed all the fluids checked all the bolts.
She pops and sputters at just above idle but stays running
Runs for about 10 seconds at idle but is definatly getting better than before
At the higher RPM's she runs good for a few seconds then starts to bog down. then picks right back up
At the higher RPM's the exhaust manifold glows bright red just after about 6-8 seconds
I HAVE NOT cleaned out the carb I dont have a manual yet it will be here on Friday and I was afraid to tear into it. Im sure that has alot to do with it
Ive read a bunch about Jetting This quad was bought in Florida (sea level) I am now in Clovis New Mexico about 5000 ft. Could this have anything to do with it?
I would appreciate any help you all can offer.. Its killing me cause it runs and I want to run it around the block a few times!!
I just picked up a 2004 Ex from a buddy I couldn't stand to see it suffer any more.
ill give some quick details try not to confuse anyone
Was bought new in 2004 in Florida had 1 tank of gas and 2 rides then sat for 6 years I picked it up last week.
Emptied the tank put a new plug and battery in and she fired right up. I was really surprised.
Since then I have been over it with a finetooth comb and have checked everything changed all the fluids checked all the bolts.
She pops and sputters at just above idle but stays running
Runs for about 10 seconds at idle but is definatly getting better than before
At the higher RPM's she runs good for a few seconds then starts to bog down. then picks right back up
At the higher RPM's the exhaust manifold glows bright red just after about 6-8 seconds
I HAVE NOT cleaned out the carb I dont have a manual yet it will be here on Friday and I was afraid to tear into it. Im sure that has alot to do with it
Ive read a bunch about Jetting This quad was bought in Florida (sea level) I am now in Clovis New Mexico about 5000 ft. Could this have anything to do with it?
I would appreciate any help you all can offer.. Its killing me cause it runs and I want to run it around the block a few times!!