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04 Grizzly Won't Start..Leaving Tomorrow...Help

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Diceman

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Went to take bike out of the garage today..it started right up but when I let the choke off and went to drive it out it stalled....started it again and when I went to drive it out again it again stalled....then I think I flooded it trying to start it again...took the plug out and although it was wet I check it and it had fire to it...can a plug need replacement even if it fires?? cleaned the plug up , put it back in the machine but nothing...it turns over, but will not start...if you flood a bike bad how long would you need to wait before trying to start again??? Does anyone have any suggestions for me?? Suppose to be leaving early tomorrow morning on a tav trip......Help Boys...Diceman
 

My 04 did this two different times to me. Took it in under warranty the first time, 2nd time took care of it myself by pulling the carb out and carefully clean everything, the 87 oct fuel gets gummy quick I only use the nonoxygen fuel from now on. Hope the helps.
 
put a new plug in it after letting it sit for 2hrs with it out. this allows the cylinder to dry out. the old plug needs to be heated so that no smoke comes off of it to get rid of all the fuel on it. bbq works great for this and it doesnt stink up the house. make shure the kill switch is on and it should fir right up. might want to put some seafoam in the gas to clean it up and stablize the gas.
 
maim said:
put a new plug in it after letting it sit for 2hrs with it out. this allows the cylinder to dry out. the old plug needs to be heated so that no smoke comes off of it to get rid of all the fuel on it. bbq works great for this and it doesnt stink up the house. make shure the kill switch is on and it should fir right up. might want to put some seafoam in the gas to clean it up and stablize the gas.
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Thanks alot...I sure hope you are right my friend...have to get a new plug tomorrow morning...I will let you know.....Diceman
ps- still open to suggestions just incase I have another problem but hope not.....Diceman
 
MrSled said:
I 2nd the plug change!!
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Well tried a new plug on Friday morning but it did nothing...bike will turn over but did not come even close to firirng up...left it until today and when I tried it , it did try to fire up for a sec but now it just turns over but not even sounding close to firring up...any last suggestions before it is dealer time??? Thanks Diceman
 
MrSled said:
is it getting fuel?? and have you check for spark??
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Hey...when I try to start it I can really smell gas after a bit.also when I take the plug out it smells of gas......took the plug out and tested plug against the machine and yep there is spark from the plug!!! Diceman
 
MrSled said:
sounds like it flooding, the carbs is full of crap I bet.
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So I am quessing that the only way to splve problem is to take carb off?? Is it easy to get off and if I could how would you clean it?? Whats the cost on average at a dealer to do it? Diceman
 
Its a real pain to get the carb off. I would guess it may cost around $60 to $100 to get the carb cleaned and machine running.

Clean with carb cleaner from auto parts store. I am sure the float bowl is full of crud and if you knocked the vent plug off the carb then you have mud and water in the float area.
 
Took the bike to the dealer yesterday ...found out today that the seat and needle need to be replaced....the carb was clean but they said that the needle was shoved way up the carb and bent...they had never seen that before.....thanks for all who tried to help me in my time of need..lol...Diceman
 
Got the bike back today from the dealer...the neddle and seat needed replacing...mechanic said the needle and seat were shoved way up into the carb...he could tell me why it happened because he said he had never seen it before....said the carb was sparkling clean..to diagnois problem and change needle and seat cost $260.00 but not sure if that is a good price since I never took a quad to a dealer....what do you guys think??Thanks again Diceman
 
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