USRaider

I think you're right!

Carb not yet touched, but the coolant reservoir looked off. Two different colored fluids. Oil got in there. Couldn't drain it without removal, so I figure I ought to replace the tubes while I'm at it. Thinking new seals everywhere are in order. This will take some time.

Finally got the thing home to start picking away at. Yikes! Petcock dead, all my oil was gasoline, and I'm guess the carb is all chunked up. Lots of fun ahead!

Hey all, I'm seeing a lot of various names and descriptions of suzuki quads, and am worried about getting the wrong repair manual, not seeing my mistake, and making something worse. Is the Quadrunner 500 (NOT Master) the LT-F500F? Thanks for your help!

Thanks Paradise, me too. It'll be a learning opportunity for sure. I've been part of small engine repair for a long time, but have never been more than the family gopher. Slow and steady, lots of reading manuals and documentation, and lots of learning ahead.

Very considerate family, I can take no credit for finding it!

Score indeed! Well, assuming it will chooch.

A properly mounted scope from a reputable company should be durable enough in a padded case to remain true. If you tend to use cheap import optics that are "good enough" you may see some issues. Whenever possible I recommend a one-piece mount appropriate for your rifle, and a quality optic. Take as many variables out of the equation as possible.

Not to be that guy but my knee jerk reaction to this topic was "The most reliable ATV is the U.S. Army truck, 1⁄4‑ton, 4×4, command reconnaissance." I'm betting there are quads with better capability in a much smaller package these days. Nostalgia may not be the best source for data on this one...

Hello all! I was given a 2000 Suzuki Quadrunner 500 (Quad 500 Runner?) and its current state is a bit of a mystery! Kept indoors but hasn't been run in 5 years. We're not trying the engine until the gas is replaced, and the tires are reinflated. But the previous owner said their only issue was stalling when shifting to reverse without giving some throttle. I'm optimistic! See y'all around!