Motorcycle Repair: Yamaha Beartracker, bear tracker, rear tires


Question
Hi, I got a used 2001 Yamaha Bear tracker (4 stroke, 239cc. It worked fine when I bought it, but everytime I use it I have a starting problem with it. I replaced the battery, fuses, and spark plug and it works fine for a while. Now it won't start again. It's got gas. Choke is all the way out. Lights will work. It just won't turn over.

Latest example: I started it up fine and loaded it on my truck and took it to the shop to get new rear tires. I started it up there and it was fine, I drove it up the ramps on to the back of my truck, it was fine. I put it in neautrl and rolled it down the ramps onto the ground. Now it won't start. It started to get up there but it wouldn't start when i got it off of there. Makes no sense?

ANY advice would be helpful and much appreciated!

Answer
Hi Rich,

Has the ATV ben stored awhile (not started)? Any history of repairs, mods, or use would be help me diagnose the problem.

Send me your email as requested. I need to send you information files to assist you with diagnosis and repairs.

mshively1@woh.rr.com

Respectfully,
Mark Shively