Need Help Finding Someone to Service My ATVs

[theGinsue]

I have two Arctic Cat ATV's (both 2002's - one a 500 [mine] and a 375 [wifes]). They both need work but I can't find anyone reputable to work on them.

The Arctic Cat dealer in Colo Spr went out of business a few years ago.

Two years ago I got Rocky Mtn Cycle Plaza in Pueblo to work on mine - the store in Colo Spr said they wouldn't touch it. After 3 trips with the ATV down to Pueblo, each trip making it run worse (and I found out later that they've given me an electrical short somewhere too), I finally gave up after that 3rd try...with only about 100 hours max on the engine and well taken care of they told me I needed to get the engine rebuilt (the idling issue is most likely just needing a carb rebuild/re-jetting).

Now, I can't get it to idle and the short is draining my battery immediately.

I REALLY need the 500 fixed by hunting season (the 375 can get fixed later - so long as I have it fixed by next Spring). I'd REALLY like to find some place near Colo Spr, or at least along the Front Range.

Anybody have any suggestions for me?

[llostwolf]

I've taken mine to Steeles cycle in englewood. They are a salvage yard of sorts but the guys in there can trouble shoot anything. I have a kawasaki Lakota that wouldn't run correctly after Sun honda did the big service( valve clearance) Sun claimed they couldn't find anything wrong, Charged me an extra $180 to look at it even though they screwed it up. I then took it to Excel and they could tell there was a problem but didn't know what it was. Another $80. I then took it to steeles, they found the airbox on wrong and laughed. It cost me a cold soda and $2 for a hose clamp.

[theGinsue]

That's it? One guy?! No one else around here has ATV's and has had to get them serviced?

[68Charger]

I service my own... but don't have Arctic Cat...

you may check with Fremont Motorsports in Florence...

I know someone who used to work there.. they say they service all makes & models...

my brother-in-law took a Polaris in there, and they did good work.. but I don't have 1st hand experience..

http://www.fremontmotorsports.com/Service.aspx

Also, you may call A&R auto (He's the one that used to work @ Fremont motorsports..
(719) 784-1160‎ Richard is the owner, and he'll tell you straight up if he can work on 'em.. and may know someone else..

hope this helps..

[theGinsue]

Now we're getting somewhere. Nothing personal llostwolf, but the whole "salvage yard of sorts" doesn't really embue me with a warm fuzzy, but I rally do appreciate any and all input on this topic.

[Tim K]

There's a new AC dealer in Woodland Park. The guy who owns it is a good friend, as is his AC certified master mechanic. Two very good, gun friendly people. Big D Motorsports is the name, and the phone is (719)687-7228. You'll enjoy working with them.

[DOC]

Now we're getting somewhere. Nothing personal llostwolf, but the whole "salvage yard of sorts" doesn't really embue me with a warm fuzzy, but I rally do appreciate any and all input on this topic.

They have a salvage yard there and I find most of my old motorcycle stuff there. But they are transitioning over to a full MC dealer selling new bikes on the floor with decent part selection on dirt stuff.
TFOG Racing might be able to help you too for some less coin.
303-216-2400 They work on MC mostly but worth a call. I think. There is also Fay Mayers that has a big service department.