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Hi Guys, I just got a new to me 98 Big bear 350 4x4 and it needed a starter clutch (one way bearing) so I replaced that. Got it running and painted up. Motor seems to run great but it's a dog getting started and don't want to go up hill without lots of down shifting. If on pavement with wheel turned it doesn't even want to take off. Might I need a new clutch?Thanks for help!

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If your compression is down around 40 PSI then there may be nothing wrong with the clutch. . The engine isn't producing the power necessary for it to work properly. Check the valves and gaskets first as Frank mentioned. Bring the motor up to specs and then see if you still have clutch problems.

Most likely it's due for a change based on the year and what sounds like is happening. I changed mine because I felt the same type of thing. A little bit of slipping that I had as well. Plus it's a 2000 figured it can't hurt. I was very happy afterward. The bike grabbed much better and up/down hill were 100% better. As far as what to change I only changed plates and springs.

I searched on your carb and it appears it is a float bowl drain hose (if I got the right carb in my search) there should be a screw to close the drain. If it is right , close the screw. Looks like it is there to easily drain any water out of the carb if you get some contaminated gas. https://www.google.ca/search?q=bayou+300++carb+adjustment&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjskrywpNrUAhUH32MKHeiKARYQsAQIXQ&biw=1696&bih=1015#imgrc=UhZ7gJl4FLWlWM: