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Posted by: edub450

Ok guys my quad will not start. its not the battery, its charged and the second battery. it will roll over but it will not fire. i have the choke engaged and all the other start up methods (prime,etc)
i have a full hmf exhaust, k&n filter, and a PCIIIusb with the curtis sparks full, stock air will air lid off. and the idle is about 1700rpms. i have also changed the spark plug. the bike is only about 2 months old. what is my problem with it?

Posted by: erac4019

This may sound stupid, since I have a KFX, but where is the choke?

Posted by: edub450

Well it is not really a choke but it functions as one. It is an Idle Adjustment Knob is what it is called in the manual on page 39.

Posted by: KAWIRYDER

I wonder if it will push or pull start?

Posted by: Hetrick Racing

Is the fuel pump running,when you turn the key on ?
We have had a few that blew the fuses. They are under the hood in little tan holders you have a holder on each side, behind the light brackets, very easy to get to.

Posted by: edub450

i have not tried to push or pull start it due to the six inchs of snow on the ground i will give that a shot when it clears up. all of the fuses up front are good i only found three fuses. also my fuel pump comes on too, nothing seems wrong. i have had three different pluggs in it stock one, another same as stock, and one with a hotter temp. all of them seem to foul out, it is cold where i am at like 20's and 30's would my fuel map be a problem? i also tried different idle settings. the map i am running is Sparks full exhaust, stock filter and air box lid removed. i am thinking about bringing it to the shop. if i do that would any of my mods void the warranty? what would i have to take off to bring it to them? thanks for the input guys.

Posted by: leoj12

check your tip over switch maybe it came out from its attachment. It is located under the front hood. It is a black rubber about 2x1 inch and there's an arrow on the front. The arrow must be upward. Others had problem with that. I put a tie wrap to make sure it doesn't come off from its connector.

Posted by: edub450

ok i found out what it was it was a wire that was barely unplugged. i guess all the power made it come out lol. thanks for all the input guys. really helped me out. i will post a pic for ya guys when i get some more time.

Posted by: offroadhunter

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Originally posted by edub450
ok i found out what it was it was a wire that was barely unplugged. i guess all the power made it come out lol. thanks for all the input guys. really helped me out. i will post a pic for ya guys when i get some more time.

Any pic yet?

Posted by: edub450

i got a couple of old ones without the nerf bars. i will get some of the finished bike friday when i dont have to work.... and hmmm i get figure out how to put the pics on here?