Seller Sold Me The WORST Quad I Have Seen (I Regret Buying This)

[@kenjohnson5498]

The blooper on the pipe flange was awesome, the fact you leave your mistakes and even point them out in the videos shows your integrity.

[@jeffreyhaynes5774]

I was shouting where is the exhaust flange.

[@ALDA2479]

I've done actually in November I did a rebuild for a customer and forgot to put a timing chain guide in that was sitting right in front me the whole time I seen it sitting there the whole time but it just didn't click until I was completely done with the job and it was still sitting there I was pissed about it at the time but I laugh about it now

[@rockynone4515]

And he skipped out on showing us, 😂 glad to see the thing run after getting a clapped out 🍋

[@cjr1881]

He has no integrity. He edits everything.

[@derekwilkinson7939]

@@jeffreyhaynes5774 me too.

[@mattcreek3671]

Not gonna be one of those advice guys, obviously you know what your doing. A lesser man would have given up. Great job bro!

[@asher6255]

Well said. My thoughts exactly.

[@brandonbellacima66]

You should really invest in buying a press for doing bearings. ever since i bought mine its a game changer. makes life so much easier

[@lastoppertunity333]

Yea, u never realize how much it helps out until you get it lol.

[@gman77gas]

Harbor freight has a inexpensive bench arbor press built strong

[@bdog4u2]

@@gman77gas yeah I got the 12 ton last week

[@garagemcmatt]

The 12 ton does its job and is easy to upgrade with a more heavy duty bottle jack. I use mine on my channel often

[@brandonbellacima66]

@@gman77gas that’s where I got mine and it def gets the job done

[@hoosierway]

This quad is a true testiment to what you do for the "toy" community. You never gave up (except the exhaust bolt) on anything that reared its ugly head. This is why your fans love you. Fantastic job on this. I wouldn't mind having this quad after you have it finished.

[@slipknotfreak744]

When tightening the nuts on the axel you used a channel lock. Flip your channel lock upside down so that you’re tightening towards the bottom of the tool not the top. The teeth bite in the opposite direction so it will hold a little better. Same with a pipe wrench.

[@DimitriMilles]

great rebuild job Joe

[@jesterr7133]

Lol. I had a 150cc Coolster ATV that I was working on for a friend of mine. It came in for a carb cleaning, but it ended up with a new battery, carb, starter, starter solenoid, shift knob, and battery cable by the time it was done. Everything but the solenoid was trash. I just replaced the solenoid so he wouldn't have to worry about it. I ended up having almost three months by the time I waited on parts and did all of the electrical troubleshooting. Sometimes these things just snowball.

[@claztube]

Joe ( I guess that's your name, still new to your channel ) IDK how you can continue to chuckle as you work on this 'Money Pit' but I admire your stick-to-it'v-ness. As I make this comment you say outloud you admit you should never had bought this quad. My admiration is still in the stratosphere for your continuing on, as I'm not at all close to being so commited to junk as you are in such a basketcase. That being said, I'm compelled to continue viewing to see where this goes in the end. So don't become desprited, what you're doing is giving peeps like myself a lift and it feels good to know there are people of your generation with such commitment and tenacity to get something done to its conclusion no matter the hardships. You are an inspiration to peeps like me, a baby boomer with less accomplishments in my long life than yours comparitively, if I were to be honest.

[@Tyler.821]

A good tip for getting stuck bolts out is to place a punch or a screwdriver on the end of the bolt (or a nut) and give it two or three hard taps with a hammer, it works better than what you would think

[@greathornedowl3644]

👏Props to you for digging into engines. As a "shade tree" mechanic I am okay with dancing around maintenance issues, but rebuilding an engine is behind my cranial capacity

[@dopeman420]

It's not rocket science...

[@jayjudd6518]

No hole dug for this one. Thank goodness. 😊😊

[@roryk.3568]

I'm thinking the back fire might be a lean topend with that main jet. Nice job, I had one worse condition, hard to believe. Yours fired same as mine, about the 5th crank. Haven't touched the carb yet. Little lean, colder weather does that. Poppy just like yours. 👍

[@fj5gtx770]

I think welding on a standard plain steel nut will work much better than trying to get a nylon lock nut.

[@patlager2110]

Right but then the stud broke not the weld so you know that stud was really in there

[@jimw6991]

​@patlager2110 Usually heating the case and quenching the bolt helps. Galvanic corrosion has taken place and it needs to bust loose for stud to move. Hopefully he will invest in reverse drill bits before drilling this out. If he drills some stod material out and rewards, then heats, maybe it willmbust loose.

[@grahamswann9103]

Hi there from the UK 🇬🇧 been tuning it to you for a few years. Just wondering if you are self taught or did you go to college to learn about motor mechanics. As I'm really impressed with what you do and I've come up across most of the problems you have with your bikes. Would love to see you work on an old British bike just to get your take on them as they are so very different. Keep up the good work 🙂

[@Young937phoenix]

I had same problem with my kids 250ex with the stud stuck and I went thru like 20 bolts welding them on back to back trying to get it out and finally after doing it the heat finally worked so just keep trying and it will eventually come out even if it take 4 hours just keep using the right bolts and getting a good weld inside each time and it will come out and spray it with PB blaster let it sit a couple days until you start trying again a periodically spray it thru out them couple days..

[@82Beatz]

Morning joe... Coffee and quads... I'm digging it.

[@jessie8143]

When you're checking ring gap, use the piston to push the ring into the cylinder so you can assure that the ring is sitting evenly in the cylinder, otherwise you can get a false reading with the feeler gauge.

[@Mheath13]

He usually does in his other videos

[@ezio8591]

Everything is possible if you're willing to roll up your sleeves, work hard, sweat and bleed for your goals and always be willing to learn, this is proof, all youngins take note. Job well done

[@ezio8591]

@NICEGRAM_ME-_Mr_2Vintage thanks for the offer but I am going to respectfully decline, I enjoy watching the videos and commenting once in awhile, simply seeing a fellow mechanic in the groove is reward enough, cheers

[@jamesbeckwith780]

Carbs lean stock 400 jetting for a 440 kits to lean. Bigger pilot the a/f screw won’t have to be turned out at 3 1/2 turns bigger main will help with back firing when off the throttle. Good job saving that thing. Great vid.

[@thomas7770]

Good patience and perseverance.

[@sandys9791]

When you have a stuck bolt strike it a few times hard with a hammer. It will help free the threads of the bolt or stud from the internal threads. Works for stubborn machine screws too.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

We would have kicked it the curb first day, I do a thorough inspection on all incoming. Have to estimate parts vs labor hours vs availability. To much, nope. Rare but have done it.. I've got enough basket cases out back... great vid. Push through it.

[@bobbymckinney1264]

Alot people would have gave up on it,good job man sticking in there,it will pay off in the end

[@lorraineanddonny]

Your content is amazing my guy!! Keep up the good work. I

[@ozarksethic]

Thanks for another good video. When I have a stuck bearing race, I weld a bead on the inside and when the weld cools it shrinks and loosens the race so it comes out easier.

[@ghettsumm7949]

I'm not sure that I would have caught the accelerator pump rod and spring issue. You certainly know your stuff young man. Rock on!

[@colincummings1954]

I watched that quad drag race in Hillsboro this summer and in its condition at the time it was getting beat by stock 400ex's

[@maxxisrazr2012]

Mad props for taking this project on👍 This has to be one of the worst quads you have worked on. I enjoy watching the difficult projects because I always learn knew things.

[@bassmasteraj37]

exactly like you said, the harder the project, the more you learn!

[@greglalonde7179]

Good job bud If you weld a flat washer to that broken stud then weld a nut to the washer That will put enough heat in the stud to free up the lock tight that’s in there and I bet it will pop right out Even if the stud broke of below the mating surface Do a nice hot weld it won’t stick to the aluminum

[@ni_wink84]

For that exhaust stud a thing to try is after welding and getting it good and hot, use a plain white paraffin candle and melt it onto where it goes into the head, old trick we used on rusted engine blocks with stuck oil passage plugs

[@billhegenauer789]

I love watching these videos and I don't normally say anything but when u were using the channel locks on the rear axle nut, you had em backwards. Turn em around and they won't slip and you'll get better leverage and grip.

[@yvesetang8456]

New Three At The back would look good. Great job. Good perseverance!!

[@31sweetcorn]

I’m a old man at 47 years old and this has been the machine I have always wanted. Happy to see you brought it back to life. Wish we were close I would love a shot to buy if it was for sale.

[@mattsloop2736]

Get one they are reliable and cheap.

[@pcostyle11]

Yeah they are cheap reliable and are pretty fun , decent power and easy to wheelie

[@brodeyvandermast6024]

We’re you located i got one for sale in Wilson ny

[@leekarpinski4038]

Iv learnt soo much from you over the years keep up the good work

[@ryanjohnson1814]

Most people buy a quad for themselves, not so much a fix and flip, so, let's take a estimate guess, about $600 to $800 in parts. Bought $1500, which was high and not evaluated very well prior to purchase. Can't stress enough. Compression check, roll test, sit, bounce test, ect, prior to purchase. tops in min they go for $2,500, $2,300. If you do take a loss, it should not be huge. Maybe a few hundred dollars, naturally not counting labor, as have to view it, ad you got it for you, and not to flip. A lesson learned, to hopefully get you to spend more pre inspection before purchase

[@mikeboring1293]

Don’t know how I missed this episode been watching you for a few years, but let’s be honest if anyone else got this bike they would be going crazy with the issues it has. You are a artist with bikes

[@yamhaspeedfreak]

I think I noticed it had stock jet sizes when you did the carb clean. Did you end up increasing the jet sizes when you put it back together because it’s a Big Bore and has a pipe?

[@jakenoel4659]

11:15 That inner nut actually goes against the other. It is not suppose to be tightened against the brake rotor.

[@paulbudford]

Wow that really didn't want to be brought back from the dead Joe. Nice job. 👍

[@williamhelms9942]

Rebuilt from the ground up. Good Job, Joe!

[@riley_swan]

That’s a nasty lookin one! I’m sure you’ll be able to bring it back around!

[@johnnorman6022]

I watched your video and it was a lot of work to fix it I'm glad to see it running good all that hard work paid off thank goodness.

[@capeRCouple]

quite a bit of work,ive been through the same situation with the swingarm bearings and the swingarm being all beat up and not wanting to take the bearings and ended up fixing it by using a die grinder to open up those edges for the bearings and it worked perfect so don't chuck out that swingarm as you can fix it.

[@graemekeddie4182]

Enjoy your skill and honesty. Cheers from Western Australia

[@halcampbell1384]

For the exhaust bolt, I hope you heated up the housing before giving up. A good heat and then quench usually works if all else fails.

[@2vintage]

Yes I did several times.

[@gtisid]

i could feel the tension with this one, nice job getting it fixed up though i was waiting for the clutch to start slipping to be honest as everything else was shagged out , thought the clutch would be gone for sure. so little victory there

[@meco72104]

Awesome fix. Can't win on all deals, but it turned out great.

[@dannysheppard2882]

Sounds good, make sure it’s not running to lean where you put the big bore on it, great job,love the videos.

[@clivewilliams3661]

Its a real shame that you didn't persevere with the exhaust stud as that now devalues the whole machine. If that was offered to me I would knock off a big chunk off the value. To fix the stud the head has to come off again and it has duplicated a whole lot of work when so much effort has already gone into it.

[@douglasr.c.5622]

Yup !

[@ehrenkrause9861]

10:32 they're using your pliers backwards they're designed to work like a ratchet if you use them the right direction

[@just4kicks950]

That was a handful indeed bro. I had no doubts on your abilities🤘. Only doubts was part availability with part shortages. Awesome vid/ content 🎬👏👏👊

[@matthewstuckey665]

this has got to be one of my favorite videos now, excellent work man. True dedication to your work. You have a gift my man. Again awesome work.

[@mikewilson7132]

iam in my 50,s i have learned so much by watching your vids thanks

[@petepeabody8905]

Do you ever just overall evaluate a project such as this and decide to cut your losses and make it a parts machine. Wow you did a ton of work. Was it worth it???? I'm impressed with your dedication....Pete

[@prophez23]

He probably makes a decent profit just from KZbin revenue and then brings a machine back to life that many would have just given up on. So it's a win win.

[@kurtyoung6769]

He makes a lot of money on you tube so he made plenty of profit! ha ha

[@michiganants150]

Plus parting out a machine is a pain. He probably would store parts for years before he would see his complete profit.

[@richardthompson6265]

This was a basket case but well done you saved it ,as always love your work so keep on keeping on .

[@genepatterson4375]

I think he actually enjoys tearing things apart, diagnosing the problems and then fixing them, getting a well running machine.

[@davidpickering2232]

Love your videos, but please, start using those channel lock pliers the right way, drives me crazy, lol

[@jimcarlisle2309]

The Great thing about Business is, you got to take the bad with the Good. Please set higher standards for yourself, in your buying!

[@bryanpersig3055]

Yeah that's definitely a money pit but I'm sure you will get it squared away and running good. I just hope you can resell for a good price or trade for something good. It pretty much gonna be a new machine when you get done.

[@boebradley867]

Come on man! I have bought them in parts with motor, no motor, sitting for 20 years and you have to. Get it done!..LOL

[@tommygreist9560]

I would've at the least cleaned up the axle,real quick after spending all that time and 💰 Great video.

[@arcticmsrock]

These are 20 years old now. Is there a market for collectors on these? With as much work as you had done should have just powdercoated frame when you had it all apart and really brought it back to life.

[@stevegranger5559]

You are so fun to watch and have so much patience..God bless you!

[@caperperformance4849]

Theres sepecial wrenches and torque specs for the rear axle. Its going go come loose with what you did

[@randycook4283]

I got the motion pro set because I have 3 hondas and they definitely help, especially since it allows you to set torque.

[@destruct61]

I was yelling at you the whole time you're welding that exhaust back together I saw it before you even started welding and I was like yeah I bet you he's going to forget to put that flange on lol

[@johnhicks735]

That's just in case you're trying to get ,or order in stock parts for your Honda stuff.

[@BIG.STEVE13]

Hi Joe when you get stuck bolts use heat around the bolt first then weld the nut on to bolt and if still stuck more heat around the bolt it always works for me and bye yourself a press it make life easier for get a second hand one or cheep one from H F

[@wesleyblanton2432]

OMG I lost it My drink came out my nose when You forgot to put the exhaust flange back on before you welded it!! I have done that a 1000 times with flare fittings (forgot to put the flare nut on) But with copper you just cut it and re flare not reweld it!

[@DarrenandMelissa]

Definitely my favorite build. This one really taxed your skills and your patients. You did awesome. I really enjoyed these two videos. I like that you show your mistakes you are only human.

[@RT-vo2vh]

Think back to you freezimg and cramped fer space in yer last garage ... new shop looks like a set from tv show ... nice goin, son!

[@georgetiesmeyer3112]

Your channel is awesome bro !!!!

[@jayjudd6518]

Holy Lee Chit this is a nightmare money pit. Not even counting your time. It did make a interesting video though. This is the way things go for me a lot of the time. This should sell fast.

[@82Beatz]

I think a Q&A live" should be something you do bro.. You are vital to this online community and I'm sure more people than me would love to pick your brain..

[@ryanmaloney5503]

Love watching this content keep up good work love from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@MrDEANOSCOOLVIDS]

Plenty shite like this on donedeal hahaga

[@jefferybenavidez1478]

Do you have a parts cleaner? if not have you ever used the gallon buckets of Berryman cleaner, they work great and would help with those nasty carburetors!

[@thebigguy8306]

Amazing, you have much more courage than me. If I seen that for sale, I would not have walked away I'd have run - not fast - but run

[@danielpaulson786]

When get a new to me bike or quad the very first thing I do is take it to the car wash and hit it with the degreaser and wash it thoroughly so when I work on it I don't get so dirty,but most importantly so I notice any cracks or defects that might make it unsafe to run.i prefer to do it before I buy it but that doesn't always happen.that said you are working your but off because you got alot of videos dude good job.

[@colinlogan4879]

u need to invest in a ultrasonic cleaner! i bought one 5-10 mins with just dawn and my head looks new!

[@craigmorgan4676]

Joe gl with this one brother,looks like it's gonna need it!?💪😫🙏🙏🙏🙏💪

[@peteraitken6494]

Great build joe all be it hurt the pocket at least you saved it from being a parts bike and would have prob lost more as you’ve nearly replaced them all with new as the old were junk sounding great now though top job mate take care 👍👌🔧🔧🔧

[@andrewnichol1658]

Wow.. great job, might have been helpful to weld the header from inside the pipe, clean the broken stud down to clean metal before welding on your stud clean metal is key for a good weld

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Swing arm: lots of heat , air chisel to hammer, sacrificial 3/8 drive long extension, and socket that fits in diameter of the hole to push.

[@dee106ful]

Great job.Would have liked to have seen you painting everything when you stripped it down.

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

I would like to see him even clean things 😂

[@chuckclark9464]

I just started watching your channel about a week or so ago. It’s now March 8. You have to forgive me for making comments so late but you’re staring cow really isn’t that bad if you cross your eyes and actually looks pretty straight lol.

[@Stupidvids123]

As always another great video! Thanks for all your hard work to keep us informed!

[@dp2905]

Get some " freeze spray " for your bearings. You can spray them and drop them in. Takes a lot less time than the freezer.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

I use my shop press to change them out when it's gotta be done. Or the other way if it won't fit.

[@thomas7770]

Are all of these machines for sale? Can you put the prices for each one in the video in a pinned comment on top?

[@forrestkuester5592]

Love the vids man. Wisconsin guy myself. Ever think about throwing a little snowmobile content once in awhile. Just a thought. I love all offroad machines

[@nathanielvosburgh6464]

Atv lift be easier for pull swing arm ext

[@richardb8492]

I’ve mentioned that he needs a lift many times. He’ll figure it out the hard way when his back goes out from working on the floor all these years. And if you haven’t noticed he does like doing things the hard way.

[@jimcarlisle2309]

You are the Best! Thanks for the Video !

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

I guess this one makes up for all the easy fix ones!

[@Costanza2014]

The rear bushing must be a common issue on these, my son has one and had to have his changed, he also changed out the chain and sprockets at the same time. It also has a header on it that too was leaking. It is a great runner now except it also burnt off the rear tires. So in the spring it will need new.

[@andronikhanson2785]

On the axle, the bigger thin nut backs, up against the wider big one, that's why there is a threaded piece, back that all the way to the clip in the notch, and back the thin nut to it, it's a lock nut.

[@davesmith6929]

Should try hitting that bolt up with some heat from a torch, not sure if it'd do anything in the way of loosening it up but it may just work.

[@jibbymcbeet]

Have you thought about buying a new camera? Your close-up/macro shots are always super slow to focus. Keep up the good work

[@charlesswiger2260]

Great build glad you brought her back to breathing fire 🔥 👌 👏 😎

[@netbett13]

Wow that's the most work I have ever watched you do on a quad, could tell by your voice the frustration and disappointment you were feeling glad you stuck with it and got it running so well, great to see your not giving up attitude, great job, great video.

[@johnbest4320]

Nice video Joe great job mate it was alot you had to do once you get the exhaust leak buttoned up you will have a nice quad and I know you had to do a fair bit but it is a nice looking quad in my opinion i hope you manage to drill out that stud on the exhaust have a lovely evening buddy your smashing it with the content buddy 👊💨

[@garagemcmatt]

Bro the lock nut on the axle nut does not go that way. The lock nut holds the cupped axle nut from backing down the threads and exposing the clip ring. Smh 🤦‍♂️

[@EATSLEEPFARM]

I wouldnt have fought that bearing. Working on ag equipment ive learned if something dont come out after about 10-15min of hitting its hot wrench time. A little relief cut and that wouldve fell out. A torch is one of the must have tools if your turning wrenches daily

[@Bri-tg6xr]

I got one like this and the seized swingarm bolt and the completely wallowed out bearing holes made me regret it. Such a pain to cut out that bolt. Never swore so much.

[@louieavi]

Kudos to you. I have more money then brains and would have just bought a new bike. In my day I took a part a Honda 110 three wheeler but forgot why. I remember being amazed it works, even with the extra parts I didnt know what to do with XD. I eventually sold it in working order.