New ATV, engine questions

[jdm911]

Just bought a new Artic Cat 400i. Noticed that there is a black powder on the floor beneath the a machine. It may be from the exhaust but I noticed it coming from underneath (actually the bottom engine guard has a 3 inch hole cut-out, appears that it is coming from engine above this location. I am not much of a motorhead so I do get a bit worried, just dropped some $$ on this. Hopefully this is happening because it is a new unit. It is not oil as the oil is a fresh new green. Can somebody offer...

[pulsar_nx]

I'm not sure what color your frame is but it could be powder coating being scratched off. If its new get some use out of that warranty.

[jdm911]

ok, that is a good possibility, black frame and I have noticed the coating on the muffler is coming off, will talk with the dealer, think I need a jetting adjustment as well....will welcome anyone else's thoughts as well, thanks

[pikechaser]

dont the cats have a plastic skid plate?? wouldnt think there'd be power left from painting--does seem odd thou...I think I'd be taking it back to the dealer to be safe..get it looked over before you get to many miles on it