You are a lifesaver! I tried everything I could think of to get mine running. So frustrating. Didn't even consider the sparkplug as I was getting spark. Fired straight up after replacing the plug. Thanks heaps!
This video saved me. As long as it had spark I thought it was good enough. I cleaned the carb, swapped the carb, checked cam timing, then watched this video....Thank you
We've had one of these for years. When it start to act like yours did when attempting to start, it has always been the spark plug. We simply carry extras simply for this reason. Thanks for the video!
Very awesome checklist for beginners. If you aren't a beginner, one would assume you replaced the spark plug LONG before looking at youtube lol. But this is a very solid checklist!
Yea i work on quads,bikes, scooters and most of the time its a flooded bowl, spark plug, or tight valves its a simple fix but can be a pain sometimes for people to figure out
If anyone is having this problem make sure you check your compression if it’s low you can pour some oil down the cylinder and compression should go up also you may want to check your timing
I had clean carb on our atv it was pain get to what was doin it could idle but once you give it gas it died out so took carb out and got rid of yellow gunk that was in and worked fine
Oh yeah man, I had to start picking up more hours so I stopped riding. My boy asked if we could fix the 4 wheeler(I’m an oil field worker so repair is in my lane). It’s a 2011 arctic cat mudpro 1000cc. I modded it with a taller lift and custom tires. It wouldn’t start and I looked at my spark plugs and one of them was completely burnt out with the top of it being black. I had to buy a new fuel injector and fuel filters and the thing shot right up!
The same problem I had with my Bayou 300. I ordered a new NGK spark plug along with a new coil, regulator and CDI box. The new NGK had an orange to white spark. I put my old NGK plug back in and it had a solid blue spark. FYI, a general rule for spark plugs in all gas engines, you have to have a blue spark!!
Just purchased a 220. New plug, spark, flowing fuel, however it doesn't seem to be making it to the cylinder to ignite. Plug is super dry and no real smell of fuel. I tore carburetor apart, throughly cleaned, still same issue. Manifold is good, free of cracks. I have to assume it's time to replace the carb. Just ordered one.
I have a 02 400ex, sat for 10 years. Got it running after replacing the CDI and the ignition solenoid, did a carb jetting for the full exhaust and 440 kit. Ran awesome, then died and won’t start, I get a weak spark now. What do I do?
Great video! Sometimes it's the simplest thing. We start to panic and think the worse. Watching the kiddies crash thru the boxes at the end is awesome 😊😊
Thanks I am having the same problem got the quad started last year and used it around the property, but once it was turned off it won't start again, it's a Lorcin 250cc it only has 95kms on the clock its was in storage for a over five years. I'll try your fix with a new spark plug and I hope it works, I did a carb clean and like yours's it's getting fuel and a spark, but just keeps turning over. again thanks for the video and the tips cheers from Ireland.
I have a 98 bayou 300 2x4 that won't electric start but will pull start. I have replace my spark plug, ignition coil, solenoid, and the recitifier. Any help would be appreciated.
Can you help? I have a problem with linhai 300 atv it wont start. I have done a compression test it was 150 psi. I also have changed the carb. When i change new spark plug it runs 30 seconds, then turns off and wont start ever again if i dont change new spark plug. What could be the problem, oh and yes it gives spark. Also when its running it wont let me press gas or it will turn off..
Looks like it was running too rich. A new hot plug will temporarily solve the issue but might want to look at the air filter, and possible some carb adjusting is in order.
For more troubleshooting mine had a burnt fuse... You could also check that out... and the fuse is located under the seat and it is pressured in a white caseing on the battery...
That’s some crazy shit... I’ve rebuilt my carb..new CDI box, checked all wiring, have compression...have spark (I use the same method as you) I’ve done every test and finally had thoughts that its somewhere within the wiring. If I change the plug tomorrow and it starts I’m gonna be pissed. 😂
when I start my bayou 300 if I press on the gas it cuts off it doesn't want to move forward but when the engine is hot I have no problem... did you know what the problem is
This will always be true of a carbureted quad. But perhaps you are saying it's more extreme than what should be expected. If so, I would suspect the carburetor may need cleaned/rebuilt.
I have a 90cc eton viper it was sitting for 10 years I bought a new carb and gas lines and it was working but then one day it stopped and will not run I’ve tried a new spark plug and dosent work either
@@timclark8490 The VIN can be found on the tube frame near the left front A-Arm suspension area (not on the A-Arm) on most Kawasaki models. If it's not there, then it should be on left side tube frame near where your left foot should be resting.
Hi, I'm having trouble getting the quad into neutral so that it can start. I've checked everything else and the gears can change but for some reason I can't find neutral and the light won't come on. Any help please!?
Wish i could like this over and over it makes no sense I just got a new spark plug on mine but it burns a little oil and apparently makes the spark plug go bad faster
I got me a 2000 Yamaha grizzly in the garage that won't start. I've been putting it off for a while. I was afraid we blew the motor since it ran out of oil on us but we shall see.
I have a Lakota 300 also but, as soon as I put it in 1st gear it moves forward even it i am holding the brake also when i come to a completely stop it stall. Does anyone know why? It start right up but it does it every single time I stop,
Pull the cable under the rear carry deck. U have to get down and look under it. Its tok wards the left side. My knob was broken off so i had to use pliers... seat will put up in rear.... pull it back and lift
i have had mine in my shop past week changed everything apart from sdpark was thinking asbout carb rebuild until i watched this then it started first time
Farm Dad update, and this actually happened, I got it to start runnin so I hit the gas and it caught flames while I was straddling it like I was riding and after putting it out my brother and cousins husband said there was a fuel leak and I was lucky the whole thing didn’t blow up
When I have the pull start on it keeps getting stuck .but when I take the pull start off and turn the thing I think to the right and put the pull start on it’ll start fine but then shut off because the pull start gets stuck again ? Does anybody know the problem
@@FarmDad praying for your great country as many of us are. Hope whatever happens happens peacefully. Once again great vids great chanel great frame of mind.
@@jessetippett8639 lol nope ive tried everything. im confident its low compression so im going to get the engine rebuilt. the guy i got it from said it just needs a throttle and a kill switch and i bought this thing in july and still havent cone close to finishing it.
Can someone please help me I have a 93 Yamaha 350 4x4 Big Bear I have no spark. I've replaced CDI box ,plug ,coil,stator,starter relay switch,battery and still no spark.Thanks for any and all help
here's one... bayou 300 picked up, ran ok. idle bit erratic but figured carb and clutch was weak. SO i replace clutch and to save time throw in chinese carb figure i'd clean original when had time, runs much better, i'm thinking ok that new carb not bad. But i notice cv joints and muffler has holes.But ran fine. So take front end apart, change cv's and propeller shaft boot. Replace muffler , and take off muffler pipe and resonator clean and paint. Go to start it to see how quiet new muffler is. Back firing like mad. How can that be, i didn't touch carb, exaust leak from working on that? nope. ok wierd maybe need to tune fuel air screw, minor difference still popping like mad in carb or exaust. WHAT CAN BE WRONG WITH NEW exaust???? I give up for night. Go out next morning nothing. won't start. play with mixture, same, cranks no start. got fuel, got spark. I decide to yank the chinese carb, clean the oem one. ...still wondering what is broken with the new exaust. no start....what the freaking heck. got fuel, got spark. I go down get a 3 dollar plug, put it in, cranks first kick and purrs like a sewing machine.
@@austinjorgensen9329 I'd start by replacing that battery. These 300s are really hard to pull start. Plus you need some voltage for it to get good spark.
young people......when you fitted the plug and held the plug away from the cylinder head to see if it had spark was wrong, you were only testing for spark again and not if the plug was firing...hold the plug on a earth to see if the spark plug gap sparks would have been a better way.......
my kawasaki 250 bayou will not start,i put a new solonoid on it,but my ignition wont come on i have got it in neutrel,but if i bridge the solonoid the light comes on and it will start for a few seconds then die out ,can anybody hep please
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You are a lifesaver! I tried everything I could think of to get mine running. So frustrating. Didn't even consider the sparkplug as I was getting spark. Fired straight up after replacing the plug. Thanks heaps!
Glad you are running again.
You're video was exactly what I needed to fix my Bayou. Same issue. Plug showed spark, but after I replaced it, it fired right up. THANKS!!
This video saved me. As long as it had spark I thought it was good enough. I cleaned the carb, swapped the carb, checked cam timing, then watched this video....Thank you
Ironically, this is EXACTLY what was wrong with mine. And I was getting spark! Thank you. $3 fix
We've had one of these for years. When it start to act like yours did when attempting to start, it has always been the spark plug. We simply carry extras simply for this reason. Thanks for the video!
I'm beginning to believe this is a common issue on these. I wonder why.
@@FarmDad smell the spark plug. Could be getting fouled, too much fuel.
Very awesome checklist for beginners.
If you aren't a beginner, one would assume you replaced the spark plug LONG before looking at youtube lol.
But this is a very solid checklist!
@@jefforious2000 thank you!
Always something to fix! Thank you for subscribing to my channel 👍
Yea i work on quads,bikes, scooters and most of the time its a flooded bowl, spark plug, or tight valves its a simple fix but can be a pain sometimes for people to figure out
You wouldn't believe how many of these come n my shop that are either out of fuel or the gas valve is turned off.
How to Diagnose and Fix an ATV that Wont Start: Kawasaki Bayou 300 is
very awesome and lovely presentation thanks for sharing good luck ✔ ☑💯
So kicking it and cursing won't work? Darn. Hahahahaha. That's my main method for fixing things, next is calling hubby.😅 Thanks for sharing!
If anyone is having this problem make sure you check your compression if it’s low you can pour some oil down the cylinder and compression should go up also you may want to check your timing
I had clean carb on our atv it was pain get to what was doin it could idle but once you give it gas it died out so took carb out and got rid of yellow gunk that was in and worked fine
Some Times! We Don't think it is Something Different! When it Really Could Be! Great Job, Happy 4 Wheeling! Ride Safe!!
It helped me I never thought of looking at the spark plug know it starts no problem
Oh yeah man, I had to start picking up more hours so I stopped riding. My boy asked if we could fix the 4 wheeler(I’m an oil field worker so repair is in my lane). It’s a 2011 arctic cat mudpro 1000cc. I modded it with a taller lift and custom tires. It wouldn’t start and I looked at my spark plugs and one of them was completely burnt out with the top of it being black. I had to buy a new fuel injector and fuel filters and the thing shot right up!
The same problem I had with my Bayou 300. I ordered a new NGK spark plug along with a new coil, regulator and CDI box. The new NGK had an orange to white spark. I put my old NGK plug back in and it had a solid blue spark. FYI, a general rule for spark plugs in all gas engines, you have to have a blue spark!!
Do you know what oil it needs?
Just purchased a 220. New plug, spark, flowing fuel, however it doesn't seem to be making it to the cylinder to ignite. Plug is super dry and no real smell of fuel. I tore carburetor apart, throughly cleaned, still same issue. Manifold is good, free of cracks. I have to assume it's time to replace the carb. Just ordered one.
FYI although it is rare, sometimes a plug will fire outside of engine but under compression will not. Changing is the only option. Good Job 👍
Yes, first time I had encountered this.
You might have just solved my headache. Thank you
I have a 02 400ex, sat for 10 years. Got it running after replacing the CDI and the ignition solenoid, did a carb jetting for the full exhaust and 440 kit. Ran awesome, then died and won’t start, I get a weak spark now. What do I do?
I have the same quad we bought a new carb new snark new battery and gave it new fuel and it has compression still wont start any tips on it
Me too
Interesting tutorial and it's helpful to diagnosed atv defects thanks for the share my new friend God bless
Great video! Sometimes it's the simplest thing. We start to panic and think the worse. Watching the kiddies crash thru the boxes at the end is awesome 😊😊
Thanks I am having the same problem got the quad started last year and used it around the property, but once it was turned off it won't start again, it's a Lorcin 250cc it only has 95kms on the clock its was in storage for a over five years. I'll try your fix with a new spark plug and I hope it works, I did a carb clean and like yours's it's getting fuel and a spark, but just keeps turning over. again thanks for the video and the tips cheers from Ireland.
good luck, If you get it it running, have a Guinness for me!
@@FarmDad I sure will keep the videos coming they are well put together.👍
I'm getting fuel air and Spark have a brand new carburetor on the quad and a brand new spark plug in it what else should I check still won't fire up
Me too
Thanks, Helped me getting mine started! CHEERS!
Very nice video I enjoyed watching your channel 😊👍🏽
Nicely done on this video my friend, thanks for sharing and have a blessed weekend,
Dale
What would caught the spark plug to keep fouling ever time it runs for a short period of time?
Good video, I just purchased one of this quads, thanks for the helpful video 👍🏼
I have a 98 bayou 300 2x4 that won't electric start but will pull start. I have replace my spark plug, ignition coil, solenoid, and the recitifier. Any help would be appreciated.
Check out this video. It may help you. th-cam.com/video/O-y4ZAz-d7g/w-d-xo.html
Nice content. I miss riding an atv.
ive got a 250 cc quad a smc and i changed the wireharnas and startert motor but it just makes a cliking noice once and then nothing reacts
Have you ever worked on a 2007 Yamaha wolverine 450 4x4.
Thanks for the video. I had the same issue starting my 2008 Kawasaki bayou 250 and it was the spark plug.
I have to say I'm stunned how often the plug is the issue with these.
Can you help? I have a problem with linhai 300 atv it wont start. I have done a compression test it was 150 psi. I also have changed the carb. When i change new spark plug it runs 30 seconds, then turns off and wont start ever again if i dont change new spark plug. What could be the problem, oh and yes it gives spark. Also when its running it wont let me press gas or it will turn off..
Looks like it was running too rich. A new hot plug will temporarily solve the issue but might want to look at the air filter, and possible some carb adjusting is in order.
You are correct that it is a tad rich, but it's been nearly two years on the replacement plug, so it's not worth messing with the carb to me.
For more troubleshooting mine had a burnt fuse... You could also check that out... and the fuse is located under the seat and it is pressured in a white caseing on the battery...
Good thought! This would be the first thing I'd check if the quad failed a spark test.
You got any pictures of it? Im trying to fix it but cant find the other fuse end
My nuetral light will not come on
I weak coil or worn plug may fire at atmospheric pressure, but not under compression.
That’s some crazy shit... I’ve rebuilt my carb..new CDI box, checked all wiring, have compression...have spark (I use the same method as you) I’ve done every test and finally had thoughts that its somewhere within the wiring. If I change the plug tomorrow and it starts I’m gonna be pissed. 😂
Let me know if it does.
when I start my bayou 300 if I press on the gas it cuts off it doesn't want to move forward but when the engine is hot I have no problem... did you know what the problem is
This will always be true of a carbureted quad. But perhaps you are saying it's more extreme than what should be expected. If so, I would suspect the carburetor may need cleaned/rebuilt.
I have a atv been sitting up bout 2 years what should I do first
Great job from you. Enjoyeed a lot. Thanks for sharing. Leets grow together !!
Thanks for this information this is very helpful.
What size spark plug is that. I have same bike same problem
I have a 90cc eton viper it was sitting for 10 years I bought a new carb and gas lines and it was working but then one day it stopped and will not run I’ve tried a new spark plug and dosent work either
Very entertaining new friend! I enjoyed your content! Thank you for sharing! Keep being awesome! Stay connected!
What year is yours, I have the exact one and am unsure what year it is?
I think 96. There are vin websites that'll give you the year based on the vin too.
@@FarmDad Where’s the VIN LOCATED?
@@timclark8490 The VIN can be found on the tube frame near the left front A-Arm suspension area (not on the A-Arm) on most Kawasaki models. If it's not there, then it should be on left side tube frame near where your left foot should be resting.
Very nice friend👌👌👌👌👌🌹🌹🌹
Wowwwww amazing 😉 🤗👍🏼👏🏼🔔❤️ thanks for sharing 😉😉
Nice upload, thank for sharing 😊👍
Very nice tips 👍
Whaddya do when the start button doesn’t do anything? Solenoid check? Spark plug? Battery is good
Be sure you are in neutral. Check for ground at solenoid. Check that you have 12v at solenoid when start button depressed.
Farm Dad pretty sure I’m in neutral since the neutral light is on and the headlights come on. I’ll check the solenoid, thank you
So i crossed the solenoid with a screw driver and it started right up, does that mean it’s bad?
Whats the next step if you have no spark?
Wow amazing, this is very helpful.
Nice upload
Thanks for sharing, Have a blessed year.
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If you can’t get something in the run this is for any vehicle start by looking at the carburetor it’s almost always gunked up
Yes, sir. Especially in this age of ethanol gas.
Thats a really nice machine for sure!!!
Thank you so much for the tips Farm Dad
I have same issues, replaced plug, timing, carb, etc. Only syarts when push down hill and kick into 2nd gear. Any help appreciated!
Air fuel mixture screw no doubt needs to be messed with
Hi,
I'm having trouble getting the quad into neutral so that it can start. I've checked everything else and the gears can change but for some reason I can't find neutral and the light won't come on. Any help please!?
Hmmm, neutral is between reverse and first. Does it go into reverse? Sometimes it helps to rock the quad forward and back as you try to downshift.
Wish i could like this over and over it makes no sense I just got a new spark plug on mine but it burns a little oil and apparently makes the spark plug go bad faster
Thank you so much. So glad this helped you. Mine doesn't even burn oil and it did this.
Thanks! Will try the spark plug on mine!
Hey so the pull start turns mine over but the electric start tries but doesn’t and I got a new battery any ideas?
Starter solenoid
I got me a 2000 Yamaha grizzly in the garage that won't start. I've been putting it off for a while. I was afraid we blew the motor since it ran out of oil on us but we shall see.
My '86 300 Bayou needed the valve lash adjusted. . . starts right up now.
Nice
I got to woodruff key every time you have gas compression exhaust intake.
I have a Lakota 300 also but, as soon as I put it in 1st gear it moves forward even it i am holding the brake also when i come to a completely stop it stall. Does anyone know why? It start right up but it does it every single time I stop,
Wow, l would never expect a near new spark plug to fail.
I'm also surprised at how many people have ran into that same problem in the comments.
speaking to my friend about this exact problem on the same bayou and it appears on my you tube suggestions. man are they listening
Haha, big brother is everywhere. 😳
Nice video , good explanation and thats a funny sound @1:30 and @4:09 :D keep up the good work
Hello new my friend ...thank you for sharing...likes 708
So I have the same problem but it not my spark plug, can someone help me?
My bayou will not throw a spark at all
How do you get the seat off without taking the whole back fenders and stuff off?
Pull the cable under the rear carry deck. U have to get down and look under it. Its tok wards the left side. My knob was broken off so i had to use pliers... seat will put up in rear.... pull it back and lift
i have had mine in my shop past week changed everything apart from sdpark was thinking asbout carb rebuild until i watched this then it started first time
Bro thank you so much I had the exact same problem with mine and it worked thanks so much bro
Glad it helped you!
I'm gunna try this in the morning I have the same problem can't believe it won't start with a bit of spray
Hope this gets you fixed up!
I have a 1990 Kawasaki bayou 300 2x4 that looks like that but it's all red and has the lights on the handle bars.
That's a first generation one with the handlebar light. It's actually better because you can shine the light where you intend to go before moving.
What type of tires are those? Mud?
Stock
Gonna try this I have the same exact quad same issue
Hope it gets it running
I have a Suzuki z400 and it was running then backfired and died and sounds like this.... what is the problem?
The compression check came out good
Hey if it's something from the nineties it should have a pull start
If my 4wheeler started using starter fluid what do I need for it?
You have a fuel issue. Most likely need carb work.
Farm Dad update, and this actually happened, I got it to start runnin so I hit the gas and it caught flames while I was straddling it like I was riding and after putting it out my brother and cousins husband said there was a fuel leak and I was lucky the whole thing didn’t blow up
My question is. When I spray starter fueled into the carb my bike starts. But the bike will not start when I push the electric start button. ???
no fuel
When I have the pull start on it keeps getting stuck .but when I take the pull start off and turn the thing I think to the right and put the pull start on it’ll start fine but then shut off because the pull start gets stuck again ? Does anybody know the problem
Mine wouldn’t start and we cleaned out the carb and got a new spark plug and still dosnt want to satrt
Do you have spark?
I just got the exact same 300 but mine is red!!!
I'm fixing to try gettin mine started!!
I already changed my spark plug and still won't turn over!!!!
They are great quads once you get it going again. Owned mine 25 years and it's built like a tank.
@@FarmDad he said it still wont turn over what should he try now?
@@austinjorgensen9329 if it won't turn over, check battery, then battery connections, grounds, solenoid, and starter.
Same ATV and same problem.
Spark and fuel AOK!
Off to NAPA and new spark plug.
Sucker fired right up.
DAMN!
Good video my man, you come across really well for us here in the UK. Keep it up.
Glad to hear it! I've been to the UK once and loved every minute of it!
@@FarmDad praying for your great country as many of us are. Hope whatever happens happens peacefully. Once again great vids great chanel great frame of mind.
I have everything. New cdi new spark plug new coil new relay new everything. I even poured some gas down the spark plug hole and norhing
Probably low compression pouring oil down the cylinder would help but I assume you have fixed it by now
@@jessetippett8639 lol nope ive tried everything. im confident its low compression so im going to get the engine rebuilt. the guy i got it from said it just needs a throttle and a kill switch and i bought this thing in july and still havent cone close to finishing it.
@@disastreee you may want to watch this video it helped me out a lot. th-cam.com/video/JOJCIEGGqFg/w-d-xo.html
Video helped a lot
Thank you so much I had the same problem
Glad this helped
Can someone please help me I have a 93 Yamaha 350 4x4 Big Bear I have no spark. I've replaced CDI box ,plug ,coil,stator,starter relay switch,battery and still no spark.Thanks for any and all help
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🙋♀️Hello new friend here nice to meet you.❤️
What kind of plug u using?
I don't remember, but I purchased it from my kawi dealer because our local parts store didn't have any in stock.
here's one...
bayou 300 picked up, ran ok. idle bit erratic but figured carb and clutch was weak. SO i replace clutch and to save time throw in chinese carb figure i'd clean original when had time,
runs much better, i'm thinking ok that new carb not bad. But i notice cv joints and muffler has holes.But ran fine.
So take front end apart, change cv's and propeller shaft boot. Replace muffler , and take off muffler pipe and resonator clean and paint. Go to start it to see how quiet new muffler is. Back firing like mad. How can that be, i didn't touch carb, exaust leak from working on that? nope. ok wierd maybe need to tune fuel air screw, minor difference still popping like mad in carb or exaust. WHAT CAN BE WRONG WITH NEW exaust????
I give up for night.
Go out next morning nothing. won't start. play with mixture, same, cranks no start. got fuel, got spark. I decide to yank the chinese carb, clean the oem one. ...still wondering what is broken with the new exaust.
no start....what the freaking heck. got fuel, got spark.
I go down get a 3 dollar plug, put it in, cranks first kick and purrs like a sewing machine.
Mine had the same problem except even with a new spark plug it wont start, what should I do
You got to go through what I did in the video step by step.
@@FarmDad I did everything you did
@@austinjorgensen9329 and what did you discover? You either don't have spark, fuel or compression if the quad engine turns over but doesn't start.
@@FarmDad it has everything but wont start and also the battery is dead but I pull start it
@@austinjorgensen9329 I'd start by replacing that battery. These 300s are really hard to pull start. Plus you need some voltage for it to get good spark.
Thanks a lot man
Glad to help!
young people......when you fitted the plug and held the plug away from the cylinder head to see if it had spark was wrong,
you were only testing for spark again and not if the plug was firing...hold the plug on a earth to see if the spark plug gap sparks
would have been a better way.......
my kawasaki 250 bayou will not start,i put a new solonoid on it,but my ignition wont come on i have got it in neutrel,but if i bridge the solonoid the light comes on and it will start for a few seconds then die out ,can anybody hep please