Recon Sputtering question??? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

hurricanes79 · 10-20-2011, 09:36 AM

I have just recently tried staring my recon after a few months. Its starts fine now but when i get it to high RPM's it starts sputtering. I can pull the choke ever so slightly and it then runs smooth, but as soon as i let the choke go it sputters. This happens only at the high RPM's. I even rode it around to let it get warmed up and still the same thing happens. I thought about changing the spark plug first before getting into the carb, fuel/air mix. Do any of you have suggestions.

Kipes · 10-20-2011, 09:43 AM

Could try dumping some seafoam in the tank but it sounds like you need a carb cleaning. If your gonna leave it sit that long again try using stabil in the gas it works wonders.

Andamo · 10-20-2011, 02:18 PM

Cleaning the carb is a good idea like Kipes has suggested. Also check your air cleaner and air cleaner box. Some critters might have decided to take up residence in there.

10-20-2011, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
hurricanes79 Honda Rider Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 15	Recon Sputtering question??? I have just recently tried staring my recon after a few months. Its starts fine now but when i get it to high RPM's it starts sputtering. I can pull the choke ever so slightly and it then runs smooth, but as soon as i let the choke go it sputters. This happens only at the high RPM's. I even rode it around to let it get warmed up and still the same thing happens. I thought about changing the spark plug first before getting into the carb, fuel/air mix. Do any of you have suggestions.

10-20-2011, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,597	Could try dumping some seafoam in the tank but it sounds like you need a carb cleaning. If your gonna leave it sit that long again try using stabil in the gas it works wonders. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

10-20-2011, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andamo Honda Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sarver, PA Posts: 122	Cleaning the carb is a good idea like Kipes has suggested. Also check your air cleaner and air cleaner box. Some critters might have decided to take up residence in there.

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