Hello from Kentucky

[Muggster71]

Hi, I’ve been reading threads here for a few years and have ran across some really good information and have recently discovered that I have a bum camshaft in my 2009 muv-700 Big Red, which I determined by reading this forum. Well, that’s what the problem seems to be anyway. Loss of power and speed, will rarely shift into third unless I’m going downhill. It’s getting to the point that I’m a little worried that it’s going to make it up a pretty steep hill. I put it on jack stands and hit the accelerator and it does ok until you mash it down all the way, then it’s starts sputtering and missing. So, a couple of questions. Is it a good assumption that’s what the problem is? I haven’t seen anything else that it could be but wanted to check around and see if anyone has any other ideas. Other question is a list of parts that need replaced. At this point I know I need new camshaft, lifter buckets, chain and tensioner. Are there any gaskets/seals besides the head gasket or any other parts? I would assume I would want to use OEM parts but would be open to quality aftermarket parts if available. I am also going to download the service manual. Thanks for any help or advice!

 

[Remington]

I have a bum camshaft in my 2009 muv-700 Big Red, which I determined by reading this forum.

Welcome from Michigan.
I dont know alot about Big Reds, but is it worth the time and effort and money to do that much work on it?
Id say its time to move up and put my money to a Pioneer. Bigger better things are on the horizon my friend. Good Luck whatever ave you embark on.

Got any pics of this Big Red?
POIDH

 

[TxDoc]

Welcome from Texas. You're gonna find a lotta good folks on here and a lotta help.
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[SILVER_ALERT]

Howdy from Oklahoma and welcome to the club. I don't know anything about Big Reds, but good luck, and hope you can get some help here.

 

[Scoop]

Welcome from Michigan!

 

[Mopower58]

Welcome from Mississippi.
#NTC

 

[Muggster71]

Welcome from Michigan.
I dont know alot about Big Reds, but is it worth the time and effort and money to do that much work on it?
Id say its time to move up and put my money to a Pioneer. Bigger better things are on the horizon my friend. Good Luck whatever ave you embark on.

Got any pics of this Big Red?
POIDH

I’ve got some pics here somewhere, if I can find them, lol. I think I can do this for 300 or so I’m gonna go that route. I don’t want to spend the money on a new rig, I’m tight.

 

[Muggster71]

Welcome from Michigan.
I dont know alot about Big Reds, but is it worth the time and effort and money to do that much work on it?
Id say its time to move up and put my money to a Pioneer. Bigger better things are on the horizon my friend. Good Luck whatever ave you embark on.

Got any pics of this Big Red?
POIDH

 

[Backwoods]

Welcome from west Ga.
#NTC

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Welcome from Alabama.

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

I’ve got some pics here somewhere, if I can find them, lol. I think I can do this for 300 or so I’m gonna go that route. I don’t want to spend the money on a new rig, I’m tight.

I think it looks pretty darn good for 2009 vintage. I would put $300 or more in that in a minute.👍

 

[Rdrcr]

Hello and welcome from Washington state!

Mike

 

[Muggster71]

I think it looks pretty darn good for 2009 vintage. I would put $300 or more in that in a minute.👍

Thanks, it stays in the garage when I’m not using it. I’m the second owner, the previous owners took care of it pretty well.

 

[Remington]

I’ve got some pics here somewhere, if I can find them, lol. I think I can do this for 300 or so I’m gonna go that route. I don’t want to spend the money on a new rig, I’m tight.

Rig looks clean. Hope it dosnt cost you much to get her going again.
Keep us posted on your progress

 

[silvertrd09]

Welcome from Texas! How much for all those parts you might buy to fix it ?

Honda Big Red MUV 700 09-13 Engine Motor Rebuilt In Stock Ready to Ship

Powersportsnation is now paying $500 for your core. If it has a hole in it, if it has been disassembled or is locked up you will get 50% of this core value. We provide a return label to bring back the core free of charge to you. Please call for the return

www.powersportsnation.com

 

[Prntckt]

Welcome to the forum from west central Wisconsin

 

[HiFive]

Welcome from West central FL. Work friend has a big red and wife kept it for herself after he bought another sxs.

 

[Smittyp]

Welcome from Tennessee

 

[futzin]

Good luck and welcome from a fellow Kentuckian.

 

[Muggster71]

Welcome from Texas! How much for all those parts you might buy to fix it ?

Honda Big Red MUV 700 09-13 Engine Motor Rebuilt In Stock Ready to Ship

Powersportsnation is now paying $500 for your core. If it has a hole in it, if it has been disassembled or is locked up you will get 50% of this core value. We provide a return label to bring back the core free of charge to you. Please call for the return

www.powersportsnation.com

Well, that’s what I’m trying to figure out at the moment. I need to download the service manual and get the proper part numbers. A new OEM camshaft runs about 200 bucks. The lifter buckets, chain and tensioner and gaskets? Not sure but I’ll let you know when I get it all figured out. I had considered a CALTRIC ( I think that’s how it’s spelled) camshaft, buckets, etc. 82 bucks for everything, did some research and decided not to take a chance on that. Anyway, the biggest cost would be labor at the dealership, would probably be 1,600 or so.