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You can look parts up online here... https://www.mickhone.com.au/partFinder/fiche/suzuki/2000#next . Then click the arrow on the right side of the listings, it will tell you what other models the parts fit. There are different listings for the LTF300 and the LTF300 F.. Compare parts and you will figure what you have.

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Gidday Oz. Welcome along. Kiwi here.

I'd leave the hat on the shelf for now. It's possible you had two problems, which can really confuse the issue. Well done for getting to the bottom of it.

And the engine size and year ?

There are other places to download from.. https://quads.ddns.net/service-manuals/ https://www.manualslib.com/ There are dozens more..

The year would be good... Engine size perhaps.. And you haven't told me whether you tried the things I've suggested you try.. Like rocking the bike.

If you don't know the model identification, tell us whether it's two or four wheel drive, auto or manual, what country you are in, even the colour of the bodywork would help.. There are dozens of model of bayou.

Oops.. posted in the wrong thread.

Well it could be as simple as a bent shifter shaft. To address your two immediate concerns, did you try starting it by holding the brakes on ? Did you try getting it into neutral by rocking the bike back and forwards as you tried changing the gears ? If we get those two things sorted then I could suggest some tests you could try to diagnose it... We need to know more information. You haven't told us if it's two or four wheel drive, manual or auto clutch, year. It's really hard to guess what your problem could be without knowing a bit about the bike. Could you tell us what year it is, and the model if possible.

I was really wanting to know if is this a model with a front diff you can disengage ? Or is permanently in four wheel drive ? If you can make it into two wheel drive try it like that... It's sounding though as if it is a problem in the gearbox.. You could drain the gearbox oil and check for metal chips, or chunks..

You need to describe what happened and what you've tried so far. Does the gear change lever move at all ? Did it stall and now's stuck in gear? Has it been siting for a year ? You need to tell us more... If it's turned off and you rock the bike back and forwards while you try moving the gear change it might come out of gear.

Some bikes start in gear if you have the brakes on.. Have you tried that ? You say it seems like it's stuck in gear.. could you tell us about the circumstances under which this problem arose ?

Well I'd try taking the belt off first, that will confirm it's the gearbox. And can you disengage the front diff ?

Oh ok. We had a similar problem the other week, turned out to be browser security settings. I use linux and don't have security.. The kit they were advertising was $22 kiwi.. about fourteen bucks yanky I think. Maybe... http://tiny.cc/sy3puz

I've always found time to help anyone that wants to learn by doing their own work.. for free. Hope you all enjoy it, and the beers.

https://www.joom.com/en/products/5d8596348b45130101460664 Look right ? You're welcome.

Arctic cat manual says it has a CVK36.. CD and CV are the same thing.. Constant depression or constant vacuum...

Yeah that dot punched number will be the one I'd think.. It describes the exact setup, options, jet sizes etc There should probably be another cast number telling you the venturi size, but maybe not. That punched number should find you the parts you need.

If he's a mate he will be all good for two beer drinking sessions.. You'll just have to drive twice as far.. Small price to pay though.

Yup there should be a number, possibly CDK 36 or CDK 42.. The numbers refer to the venturi size. If you can't find the number, look at photos. The overhaul kit will fit several different venturi sizes as long as it is a CDK. If you google Keihin, which is the make I think, you might find it.

You can't see into the gearbox until you split the two center cases. I also think you are going to need some clutch parts.

It's easy to tear things apart and put them back together again, but it takes time to diagnose what went wrong, and make sure you are fixing the cause as well as the damage. I never order parts till I've got things apart and done the full autopsy and made sure the real problem is identified. But, I have to quote for people, and I'd be mad to quote without really knowing what is needed. I also have to be able to explain what went wrong and what I've done, and I have to be able to justify what I've done.. I reckon Chris, that you should ask your mate whether you could take the motor over there and strip it and inspect everything, and then go back another day with all the parts you need to put it together. You'd have time for a beer with him on the first day that way.. And time for another beer on the day it goes back together.. Rushing is risking spending money on things you might not need, and not having things you do need, and if you rush it too much, it might not be a satisfactory repair.. which is really disheartening for everyone involved. There are four gears with dogs on them Chris, 12, 9, 8, and 3 in my photo. 19, 15, 16 and 3 in the parts photo.

In your photos the chipped bit is sitting on part 15 in the parts list. See it's got no splines in the center. Your top photo is of part No3 in the parts list. That looks like where the chip is from because of the cast finish to it.

Yeah in the picture they've left some teeth off to save drawing time.. A bit like drawing a long length of lumber with a jagged break on the ends in the middle.. Done to save time or space. That chip, if it's off any third gear, comes off the drive gear as far as I can tell... It's possible though that it could come off some other gear too.