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That could offer advice on an engine rebuild?
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What make and model?
What's wrong with it? Top end or bottom and top?
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It's a 2007 Kawasaki Brute Force 750.
Not sure exactly what is wrong. It has had an overheating problem and it ran low on oil. The motor has a knock. Spun rod bearing??
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Sorry to hear that.
That engine is notorious for overheating and burning oil resulting in dusted main bearings and scuffed pistons.
Not a easy or cheap job.
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Sorry to hear that.
That engine is notorious for overheating and burning oil resulting in dusted main bearings and scuffed pistons.
Not a easy or cheap job. That's what I was afraid of
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ATV engines, since they have an integral transmission, are rather complex systems. However, if you're handy with mechanical kinds of things and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, there is a lot that one can do in terms of overhaul and repair of these engines. I would start with the OEM service manual for that particular machine. (The factory produces a much better manual than the after-market publishers do/ good illustrations beat the best photographs too.)
The factory manual will also clue you in on specific tools you might need to remove clutches, flywheel, or other parts specific to that machine.
It might also be worth viewing parts fiche screens online if you have some idea about what might need replacing, worst-case scenario anyway.
If that is not an option for you, a service dealer for your particular machine should be able to give you a labor estimate for doing a full-open engine overhaul. I would expect you'll be looking at upwards of $1000 labor for a full teardown.
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ATV engines, since they have an integral transmission, are rather complex systems. However, if you're handy with mechanical kinds of things and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, there is a lot that one can do in terms of overhaul and repair of these engines. I would start with the OEM service manual for that particular machine. (The factory produces a much better manual than the after-market publishers do/ good illustrations beat the best photographs too.)
The factory manual will also clue you in on specific tools you might need to remove clutches, flywheel, or other parts specific to that machine.
It might also be worth viewing parts fiche screens online if you have some idea about what might need replacing, worst-case scenario anyway.
If that is not an option for you, a service dealer for your particular machine should be able to give you a labor estimate for doing a full-open engine overhaul. I would expect you'll be looking at upwards of $1000 labor for a full teardown. I've spoken to one place that works on all recreation toys and they told me it would be "thousands" to repair. I found rebuilt engines on ebay but they are almost 3 grand just for the engine. I'm debating if I should just sell it as parts salvage machine. The rest of it is in good to excellent condition and its the NRA edition with full camo. If I went that route, what would be a reasonable price to ask for it?
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had one at work always overheated shot craps had rebuilt, lasted maybe a month, new engine same thing , they got tired of the money pit and sold it at the conservation junk sale.
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had one at work always overheated I have a 2005 (I think) Honda Rancher that gets so hot that it burns your legs when riding it for very long if you go slow. Fan works and everything but it gets uncomfortable quick. I hate the damn thing. It is not nearly the machine as the old Honda that I had with the different engine style. miles
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If you rebuild or replace the engine it will just melt down again. If you brought it to me I would tell you that I don't want to waste your money or my time on it.
Put a ad on CL and say it runs but needs motor work. Cut your losses and move on.
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Yep, powerful machine, but laden with engine woes.
Move on to something reliable.
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Rooster, have you checked in here? FYI, guys have saved my bacon more than once. http://www.kawieriders.com/forum/kawasaki-brute-force-prairie-bayou/
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I just saw this post. I'll check it out. Thank you!
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Best thing I ever saw happen to one of those!! Kid spot spraying for me in tall grass pulls his prairie in, was red hot, went to the water cooler gets Quart of ice water pours it in, engine totally grenades right there. once again that one went right straight to the conservation junk auction!!
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Best thing I ever saw happen to one of those!! Kid spot spraying for me in tall grass pulls his prairie in, was red hot, went to the water cooler gets Quart of ice water pours it in, engine totally grenades right there. once again that one went right straight to the conservation junk auction!! I believe it. I could have fried chicken on my rear fenders some days
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