I didn't understand the "on / off switch test you did? It cranks when on or off. I think it was the off and on switch the whole time. You never really tested it.
@motormadness30354 күн бұрын
Watching this guy try to pull a flywheel is painful
@VermontLife4 күн бұрын
One of the first I pulled. Looking back now I cringe a little bit :).
@VermontLife4 күн бұрын
And I take that back… this one was the Polaris I did with in the last few years and yes, painful. Super neglected atvs.
@jeremyvasquez96166 күн бұрын
You got this, keep making more videos of this go-kart!!
@reidhenke8 күн бұрын
Hey I had the same lrd exhaust on mine same plastics to u should be good never worried about burning the plastics
@VermontLife8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the insight. It’s a little odd but I can’t see that any mounts were stressed or bent to see why it’s so tight. So far so good though.
@jandeband8 күн бұрын
Could this be the cause of spontaneous full throttle condition ?
@VermontLife8 күн бұрын
Yes, an air leak can make your two stroke rev to the moon like a runaway. Kills compression making starting and running tough but the lean condition can/will wreck a motor.
@dustinfrost52149 күн бұрын
First place that bike should have gone to is the dump😂
@VermontLife8 күн бұрын
Pretty sure it was on its way there until I stepped in. Pretty solid learning experience when just about everything is in a broken state :).
@marko19969 күн бұрын
Would it work with the original lighting circuit or would i have to do anything different to make work with oem lighting circuit in my head seems like if i still wire yellow and red wire and still have rectifier on same wire and then earth battery to frame/ engine would it still work ?
@VermontLife8 күн бұрын
In this case I converted the lighting system to dc power then put a regulator in to provide a consistent 13-14volts to the battery so I didn’t kill it. In the scenario you are proposing you would need to find some form of regulator/rectifier that does the conversion from ac to dc, then regulates the output to the battery otherwise you risk destroying your battery. I’m out of my depth though. I would suspect if you put a dc regulator on an ac circuit you would have issues and fry something.
@jarrodvhcommodore8910 күн бұрын
Hey bro, im watching from Australia, ive been watching this build series for ages, just saying, top work and effort mate honestly. Mint bike
@VermontLife10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the note! Glad you’ve been enjoying the journey.
@coreygolfer91911 күн бұрын
This was already said but when comp testing u kick until needle dont move. Over 3 kicks ur barely bringing any comp up
@VermontLife11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the insight. I’ll give it another go. It’s been running well so it would make sense. That or my knock off compression tester is also way off :).
@macpac38039 күн бұрын
Yup kick it like it owes you money. Yeah those cheap compression tester are junk, tusk makes a cheap on that is alrite.
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
Front grab bar looks funny not matching the frame.. reminds me of a stub nose semi truck
@68-72mmALKYstyle11 күн бұрын
@@CourtJ_ml9to kinda looks like the front grab bar is missing it’s SO BLACK vs THE GREEN
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
What was ur piston to cyl clearance and ring gap clearances????
@68-72mmALKYstyle11 күн бұрын
I’m anxious to know the clearances too.. sound like alil piston slap.. I presume it’s a new top-end on this build??
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
We build motors and our HEAT CYCLES are PASSES on the DYNO-JET CHASSIS DYNO!!😮😂🤣
@VermontLife11 күн бұрын
Dyno out here would be awesome. So far I haven’t had any luck finding a place in driving distance that will do/can do an atv.
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
@@VermontLife they are hard to find because of cost and the knowledge of how to even run one. The one here in Illinois is a “load cell dyno jet chassis dyno (motorcycle/dirt bike/SxS/quad/go-cart)
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
I hope u didn’t use synthetic (premix) in ur oil-gas mix too.. on “break-in” so the rings seat is 16:1, 3-heats “slight revs” up to operating temp 170’s with crappy “non-synthetic” oil
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
O-RING chains rob ALOT of POWER. RAGINA DR CHaINS LAST FOREVER and “NON”O-RING
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
XFR guards SUCK for kicking blasters and BANSHEE
@VermontLife11 күн бұрын
No troubles so far but what are your thoughts on other makes that also give heel protection?
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
@@VermontLife I HEAR you ON THAT part that’s forsure…. I’ve left the original heal guards on both my blasters
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
Turn the clamp around so the screw is on the bottom FACING the LEFT SIDE of machine
@VermontLife11 күн бұрын
You had me thinking for a bit about what clamp you were talking about. The exhaust clamp right? Makes perfect sense now that you mention it. I’ll do that. Thanks. Sometimes you can’t believe how obvious something is in hindsight :).
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
@@VermontLife the air filter flange hose clamp
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
You kick it until the needle stops reading bro
@VermontLife8 күн бұрын
Yeah, I stopped short for sure. Thanks all for the comments.
@CourtJ_ml9to7 күн бұрын
@@VermontLife I believe SOME people just do certain things wrong to CREATE the COMMENTS but I see ur TRUE ADMIRATION and ENJOYMENT when working/riding that machine so when I saw ur disappointment on a engine u just put together I HAD TO SAY SOMETHING!!
@CourtJ_ml9to11 күн бұрын
Alil’ scoot-skittle touch on the swinger-carrier a’..???…
@kenbaker135312 күн бұрын
Does it take separate transmission, fluid or gear fluid or does the oil and gears all in one?
@VermontLife12 күн бұрын
The rear diff has it's own oil fill at the diff (80w) Otherwise the only oil is wet clutch safe motor oil in the motor case which lubricates the transmission and gears.
@jayd87912 күн бұрын
DUDE!!! This video made me smile.. great work 👍
@VermontLife12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the note, awesome learning experience and really great to see it come to completion.
@mikewisher408312 күн бұрын
Damn nice job . Looks great
@domenicrauschkolb22712 күн бұрын
What A arms did you use?
@grider972412 күн бұрын
@@domenicrauschkolb227 there asr
@VermontLife12 күн бұрын
American Star Racing +3+1 long travel.
@CarterBoe18 күн бұрын
Can you give the link for the a arms
@VermontLife15 күн бұрын
These are from amstarmanufacturing.com/ check eBay for the full kits as that’s where I got these and ‘seems’ to be where ASR sells those. (I can’t find this kit on their site.)
@JadyGrudd23 күн бұрын
@9:09 "I'm gonna test the solenoid" Nope. You did that already. We're on the relay now. (Great vid, thanks)
@bradmoultrie15629 күн бұрын
I don’t know if I missed it in the video but what year are these? And do you know of anywhere other than eBay I could get new brake cables
@VermontLife28 күн бұрын
These are 1986 trailboss 250 atvs. I’d try RitterCycle.com. I bought a number or parts from him and if anyone has parts he would. Might have to email him to get what you need if you don’t see it on the site. There’s also a preset strong Trailboss/trailblazer Facebook group you might join as well to get plugged into where to get parts and tips. Good luck!
@bradmoultrie15627 күн бұрын
@@VermontLifethanks man
@MarkHarders-ss4zk29 күн бұрын
Hello, been watching your tech for a while. TksQuestion: It will not start: with wrong oil filter - it poured out oil from gasket. I replace w/factory , filled oil and it will not start???2003 650 Prairie , 200 hrs. It sparks, trys to start one cylinder when gas in carb, No noises, a compression check w/ weak battery measured 35psi ft & 45psi rear.Suspect front chain tensioner?? if front, any special way install or check or can just R&R. Please let me know thoughts, any ideas Tks, mark / georgetown ca.530-333-5986
@VermontLife29 күн бұрын
Hi Mark, I can’t say I have any experience with the prairie but the 35 and 45 psi compression sounds really low. I’d check the spec in a manual or forum. I might suggest looking to see if there is a Facebook group for the Prairie’s that could give you better specifics but certainly check that compression spec. Good luck!
@DavidTaylor-fd8dc29 күн бұрын
Open throttle when compression testing.
@mikewisher4083Ай бұрын
Beautiful build man . I'm from NY and building one too . Haven't done the frame off
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
It’s such a great project. Enjoy the journey.
@jayd879Ай бұрын
Good work 👍
@BillyWillickerАй бұрын
I run the same LRD exhaust on my stock/Airsal/Vito's cylinders. For my CT cylinder engines I like the CPI left bend pipe - those are pretty much like a completely different engine with a 4mil/CT setup. Nice build. Enjoy it.
@ronangraysonАй бұрын
I have really enjoyed watching this project! I just had a blaster engine built by Ken O' Connor racing and i'm going to install it pretty soon.
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
That’s awesome!
@whitey7388Ай бұрын
Just need a eraser wheel and goof off
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
Big thanks to HPMPowersports.com for all the support and custom one of a kind parts. It's great to work with a small company putting out innovations for builders to keep classic sport quads not only running, but improving!
@jonathangaliano2617Ай бұрын
Picked up an 88 Moto 4 350 a few weeks ago so I've been researching like crazy and saving important links and videos. Came across your channel the night I bought it and subscribed right away. Thanks for the awesome videos and for actually knowing what you are doing haha! Any chance you have a Mikuni carb laying around that you don't need? Or any other random Moto 4 parts? Thanks!!
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
I might have an oem carb. I do have a lot of left overs. If you’re looking for something shoot me an email at [email protected] and I’ll see what I have. I’m actually working through putting take off parts on eBay this week as well.
@user-gt3xx6lc1oАй бұрын
I just buy stainless steel fasteners off Amazon
@peperetuque7744Ай бұрын
check your left hand side brake livers there a switch cut it off and buy past the 2 wires it should have spark at plug
@joserribera4888Ай бұрын
Mine dose shift is missing something from the shift cam where can I buy it or what model is compatible to my 87 moto 4
@karlfehling9813Ай бұрын
In the middle of installing the same A-Arms on my 05 blaster. Fit the dust covers on the lower arm no problem.
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
Thanks for the insight. My thought is I’m going to have to go back and do it once I wear my powder coat down a bit.
@codyfruge6454Ай бұрын
1987 polaris 250 trailboss 2 stroke New battery,spark plug ,carburetor,oil injector,solenoid,crankseals new magneto, flywheel. ran for 7 minutes then shut off now can't get it started again.any suggestions?
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
Recheck things, do you still have spark? Is the plug now fouled from cranking and not starting. I’d go through my fuel, compression, spark tests again to be sure. Perhaps a wire ground came loose?
@codyfruge6454Ай бұрын
@VermontLife I've got a bad carb I believe I try cranking it up and fuel started leaking out the air filter and bonedry in the top end were the spark plug is so I will update tomorrow after carb rebuild with new parts love watching your channel thank you for answering
@electricianslife1984Ай бұрын
Thank you brother
@MacPakinga-gl8buАй бұрын
Cool man nice turn around 👍🏼 thinking of doin it to my ride on mower transformation 😄
@traemarks7213Ай бұрын
I’m four years late but am also wondering what hydraulic line you ran to the back brake. I saw somebody else ask but you weren’t sure where you got it. I did a fair amount of searching but can’t seem to narrow it down. Love the set up and I’m planning to do the same to my 212cc swapped 110! Thanks for showing me it can be done!
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
Best guess is it is a hydro line from a tao tao 49cc scooter for the front brake setup. I had to redo one of those around that time. They are easy to find on Amazon for the Tao Tao scooters. Good luck!
@eddietimmons4581Ай бұрын
hey I have a 1986 350 yamaha moto 4 that has one fire and stops. Do you have any idea what it could be ? I have replaced the cdi box and the staor still one spark.
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
I fought a one spark situation on another build in the channel. Looks hard for a frayed, broken wire in the harness. Anything that could be arcing to ground. In my case I swapped in another harness to solve it.
@timothybelanger9966Ай бұрын
How do u find valve clearance specs? I’ve got a taotao 110 I want to make sure the valve lash is set correct
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
Hard to find any specs on these. When you buy a head they come with the valves already in them. Best thought as this is a Honda clone would be to get a spec for a Honda version and work from there. Other option I’d consider would be to pose the question to some Tao Tao Facebook groups and see what you get for feedback. Sometimes there’s some really talented people in those groups just watch for the scammers.
@warrenyeskis5928Ай бұрын
My bottom pulley opens too much and grabs the belt. Cleaned/ adjusted everything 3 times. Any ideas ?
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
Hmm, if you can’t change the idle any lower so that the pulley doesn’t grab… then I would introduce a little more slack into the belt so it ‘sits’ further out. Usually this is done by sliding the motor on its motor mounts until you find that sweet spot but first I would ensure you’re not just idling too high on your carb.
@jayd879Ай бұрын
I thought only loss of 1-2 psi over the course of 7min is acceptable…. Looks to me like you lost almost all PSI in your test ? Psi should not go below 5 psi during 7 min test correct? Making this a fail ?
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
I’ve never had a motor perform that well. I have always let them go from about 6 psi to zero and timed it. Anything over 6min is what I’ve aimed for. That said. I’ve heard rumors of folks whose 2-strokes will hold the psi over night. I haven’t seen a validation of that thought. (Would love to.) My best efforts on these motors have, so far, always been 6-8min on 6psi but anyone with insight from your experience on these please chime in.
@jayd879Ай бұрын
@@VermontLife me! I held full psi until I stopped it … I just did a full rebuild on my blaster over the winter. It held six psi for about 15 minutes and then I let it go. If you lose anything more than 1 to 2 psi over the course of that six or seven minutes there is a leak that needs to be addressed. I think you lost all of your pressure. That’s a pretty major leak
@VermontLifeАй бұрын
@jayd879 that’s awesome that you held that long! Really nice work. I’ve still never achieved a motor rebuild to that level on leak downs. I get a little better each time though.
@korbinmcdowell30692 ай бұрын
Please let us know how that long travel blasted handles.
@VermontLife2 ай бұрын
Will do, I can't wait to try it out considering I have the other oem Blaster as well for comparison.
@saramurphy83752 ай бұрын
in last vid i saw u put num 2 shift fork in top slot on shift drum is incorrect might want to check shifting. i just did vitos 240 build came out great. good luck
@VermontLife2 ай бұрын
Thanks, I should know better. I'm hoping t I mis-poke as it has been shifting and running fine but I'll go back and check.
@saramurphy83752 ай бұрын
@@VermontLife u got i right i was wrong i watched it again sry and good luck
@j.need4qlife4832 ай бұрын
I am finding your build of this blaster very interesting. Are you going to make a list of all mods that you are doing to this build? I am getting ready to do a complete tear down and rebuild of a 2002 blaster. It has Vittos 240 kit but has not run in six years.
@VermontLife2 ай бұрын
Yes, I did that for the previous Big Bear 350 build and people found it very informative to understand costs, where I sourced the parts and feedback on them.
@VermontLife2 ай бұрын
Huge shout out to the team over at MotoTassinari.com for getting me setup with OEM parts right off the factory floor. Stand up team for sure! Stop the guesswork and support local. Buy from the source or an authorized reseller.