Poor Performance At High Speed; Poor Handling - Honda TRX350TM Rancher Service Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

POOR PERFORMANCE AT HIGH SPEED

1. Disconnect fuel tube at carburetor
Fuel flows freely
2. Check carburetor for clogging
Not clogged
3. Check valve timing
Correct
4. Check ignition timing
Correct
5. Check valve spring
Not weak

POOR HANDLING

1. If steering is heavy
2. If any wheel is wobbling
3. If vehicle pulls to one side
24-4
Fuel flow restricted
Clogged
Incorrect
Incorrect
Weak
Possible cause
Restricted fuel tube
Restricted fuel tank breather tube
Faulty fuel valve
Clogged fuel strainer
Carburetor not serviced frequently
enough
Camshaft not installed properly
Faulty ignition control module (ICM)
Faulty ignition pulse generator
Faulty valve spring
Possible cause
Steering shaft nut or holder too tight
Damaged steering shaft bushing
Damaged steering shaft bearing
Excessive wheel bearing play
Bent rim
Improperly installed wheel hub
Excessively worn swingarm pivot
bearings
Bent frame
Tire air pressure incorrect
Faulty shock absorber
Bent tie-rod
Incorrect tie-rod adjustment
Bent swingarm
Bent frame
Improper wheel alignment