Seller Said "This Honda ATV Just Needs a Carburetor Cleaning"

[@dannylim3318]

An honest seller. You find those once in a blue moon. Good for him, and good for you.

[@_BAD_MERC_]

I am still in the video - the carb JUST came out. "It needs a carb cleaning..." seems to be the go-to for any non-running machine. However, my heart sank when I saw the compression test. I am at 24 minutes so my fingers are still crossed 🙂

[@pinkcharly9676]

Besides a carb cleaning and few minor maintenance operations, it needed nothing more. I think the seller was quite honest!

[@kevin2298]

Always Remember to note...every buyer is not mechanically inclined so keep that in mind..also not everyone wants to work on even the littlest things so it doesnt matter how honest you are..people suck & are never satisfied

[@reggiexp69]

@@kevin2298 facts im no mecanic i try to fix quads i make then looks pretty run the best i can do and sell and still get people complaing a day later cause there friend said X thing, i reply man im no mecanic you tried the quad test drove it looked at it... for me it runs fine. but his mecanic friend said valve clearence and timing chain, i said i have no idea i dont touch that, it runs and drives its a honda engine it ticks... (was a barosa 250, yamaha blaster frame with cmx2520 honda engine) or other times a chinees bashan 200cc quad same story his mecanic friend looked at it the next day, i forgot what was the problem this time. so now i add in my advertisment 'im no mecanic not a garage i list all i know and did to it' cause i got tired of people....

[@tracktorred7570]

@@reggiexp69sell to them then add them to your blocked list so you don’t have to deal with their crap problem solved

[@Smitty_-nd4kd]

People are shady! I always sell stuff running and 100 percent honest bout issues. I never miss a video of yours,I've learned a lot bout ATVs,I'm a car guy,your videos taught me a lot. Interestingly,just bout a $100 98 Honda Odyssey last night. Yes,$100.

[@mauriceclark4870]

Trouble. Is. You. Lose. Faith. In. Human. Nature. Who. Is. Decent and. Whos rotten. Buying. Used. Is. A minefield.

[@robertdelinsky7247]

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[@kevin2298]

​@@mauriceclark4870 no.. problem is, people are lazy & will walk away from something that only needs the littlest things done.. people don't want to work on anything they're always wanting to Just Ride all the time they don't want to or have any intentions of being mechanically inclined

[@timothykelly5588]

@@kevin2298 yup

[@cobbleup]

My guess is the previous owner left ethanol fuel in it for too long. There are folks that will stand by their ethanol fuel but in my experience it has always went bad like you see in this video when left too long . I suspect that ethanol attracts water which then creates the muck in the tank and carbs. I don’t see that problem with premium non ethanol fuel, my Honda 4 trax had at least 5 year old premium none ethanol fuel in it and continued to start right up and run perfectly every time. I finally drained the tank and put fresh gas in it. The gas I drained looked fine so I divyed it up between my motorcycles that I regularly use….no problems. 😎

[@bigjay6743]

Joe I can't believe how far you've come over the years from working in your parents garage to how well you're doing now. Good for you my man. You work very hard on this channel and it It shows.👍

[@thebigguy8306]

😢Miss those days, terrorizing the neighbor's yards, his brother Chuck wearing flip flops and poping wheelies in the yard

[@leonardhirtle3645]

Saying it needed a carb clean was an understatement but that is a good machine. You have done well.

[@bobv8219]

Looks as though someone tried to sabotage this ride! Or gas mixed with water , but sludge like this is many years of neglect. Brother you are the greatest mechanic on the tube. Thanks!

[@shadow7796]

I need to find one for parts for my 01 Rubicon. Wow, the tool kit was actually with it. Those Hondamatic units will last forever as long as the oil is serviced regularly and has never been run dry or anything. Also, when replacing the angle sensor, using the cheapo Chinese ones can cause swashplate issues when they fail. That's the sensor that it's most important to replace with a high-quality sensor like oem, Sensortech, CW, and Wrench Rabbit. I'm currently in the process of basically re-building my Rubicon with 6500 mi on the odometer. Right now, i've got the rear end apart, cleaning the housing, replacing the bearings and seals, and getting ready for the new ring gear/axle shaft. Great video to wake up to this morning.

[@riccochet704]

For once, an honest seller. Truly a carb clean, battery and air filter. Better go buy a lottery ticket. lol

[@jeremywhelan394]

I purchased a 2004 Honda few years back 48000km needed a piston and a top end noise. After replaced piston engine sounded great. Really enjoy your videos great job

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Oil was put in before it was crated and left factory. Had one similar come in for service, was running horrible, asked gim if hes ever changed the oil, he looked at me like it was new. Why it was fine. The 1uad was trashed, drained it and big chunks of gunk plopped out. Filter was original, it was packed about solid.great job Joe!!!

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

See that in my shop all the time, my opinion, some folks don't need power sports machines.. some stuff we get in just blows my mind. Seen it all in last 5 years. Still love having my own OHV REPAIR shop. In my blood.

[@bretthibbs6083]

My brother has one of these and he's had for close to 20 plus years and he's done a bunch a stuff with it towing things, plowing snow pulling stuff and knock on wood it's still runs great. His is I think maybe the light army green. But he takes really good care of anything he has whether it's his vehicles or outdoor power equipment he's got equipment that's close to 30 years old and they still run.

[@pollo13951]

I was dealing with some carb issues this past week and finally figured it out!! Now I can just sit and relax watching joe’s videos 🙌🏻

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Simple owners maintenance at required intervals, they'll go for a long time.... years.. but that means we'd be struggling for business. Oh well, glad to see well kept machines. These farmers around here, buy them and run them til they die, then expect us to fix them... great vid!!

[@bobepema355]

Good to see there are still some honest people out there.beautiful machine !!

[@brucemacdonald9351]

I own a 2009 Rubicon since it was new. I find 10W-40 a little thick for the pump makes the bike A little sluggish I find 10:30 works better little easier on the pump great videos as always

[@DDLovett]

When you opened up that air filter i thought it had been submerged in a pond and was totalled. Turns out the seller was a true gent and i think that quad is my favourite 2vintage machine. It looks good and sounds great. A perfect tool for cutting trails.

[@dowdawg]

Shout out to the seller for setting a good example!! It is refreshing indeed!!! Nice machine!!

[@airwolf12999]

I picked up a trx500fa2(same thing as yours) recently as well. Paid $600 for it. A carb clean, freed up the rear brakes. Runs quite well. Just doing maintenance like adjusting the valves, oil changes etc. Mine as well had water siting in the air box. Makes you wonder how it got into it just sitting.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Humidity, condensation.

[@RDele02]

I enjoy watching your repair videos and I learn lots from watching. I have a 2017 Polaris Sportsman 450 EPS. It has been great and reliable. Changed factory battery from wet cell to AGM sealed. Better option for the EPS and added winch. One other thing: I think you should wear a 2Vintage tee shirt or hat in your videos. Great content.

[@2015_Rubicnn]

The main thing I've seen on these older Formans is the shift computer and shift motor issues. I have no idea why people throw out the OEM carburetors when they install the junk carbs.

[@1rustyshackelford]

Nice! I got a 2001 from my grandpa that I need to get running. He bought it new and it served him well for almost 20 years. The es stopped working so he rigged something up to shift it with his foot/hand.

[@markhensley9378]

Win some, lose some. This is definitely a win for you. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

[@st7650]

Man that’s about the first time I think I’ve seen you fix one that seem to be an easy repair. Thanks for the post

[@bagndux]

It’s not amazing that it fired right up. It’s a Honda!!!!!!!! Best machines on the market.

[@steveperyer4850]

Finally bought a machine that pretty much was just what the seller told you for a decent ATV. About time someone is on the up and up when selling a bike to you.😊

[@ajc5370]

All it needs is a carb clean!!! Awesome that means we're in for a full overhaul and rebuild today!! Score

[@_BAD_MERC_]

I thought that as soon as I saw the compression reading.

[@dhurt8955]

Wow! In the area I live in there are never any deals like you run into. Everyone around my area thinks everything they have is pure gold.

[@markcarey5673]

I do like watching how you work out what is wrong, and I love seeing them fire up when you finally figure it out. What I don't like is watching what feels like hours of you pushing it around in the driveway, watching every drop of all 5 quarts going into the crankcase, and you driving it around in the field just to run the video run time up... It's cheeky, and you don't have to do it. I fast-forward to each most replayed segment so I can just watch the important stuff. Edit all that crap out and bring these things down to 15 to 20 minutes like they should be. Other than that, nice job.

[@martinflanagan2506]

The E.P.A. should have to clean a few hundred carburetors so they can see what a disaster they have created. Nice you found an honest seller for once.

[@mr1bienvenu1]

You should really try using Rotella T4 or T6 oil. I've been using the T4 many years, read the back of the bottle it has JASO MA/MA2 rating. Can beat the price.

[@roybrookes9433]

I think you got a bargain there Joe. Well done young Man .🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@robertottinger2040]

Great show. One of my favorites on Utube. If you want to keep mice out of your little shelter get a chlorine tablet for a swimming pool and lay it inside someplace that is not touching anything. Put one in my patio storage box and haven't had any mice or bugs in years.

[@ernestinebass4371]

Good tip. I've found that soaking the foam air filter surround in peppermint oil will also keep mice (along with chipmunks and pack rats!) from nesting in an ATV's air box.

[@joelboutier1736]

I'm happy for u that you found a good deal and an honest seller. I would have trouble buying something that wouldn't start up. I think you should really play hardball with anyone that is selling something they cannot crank up right there in front of u. You are the one that is taking ALL the risk and you gotta make sellers understand that. Your offers have to reflect the risk you are taking with the purchase.

[@cadman9615]

Nice score, Joe. Little maintenance & you have yourself a really nice utility quad. Those Hondas are bullet proof. Something therapeutic about mowing grass. I mow our 5 acre property with a zero turn

[@lildudechevman]

Where’s Vinny man,I look forward to seeing that little guy all the time,no thing like a good little helper to keep you company when you’re working!!!

[@andrewroberts8993]

Joe I just had the same problem with my 400at rancher. Petcock was full of rust. The fuel gauge was sticky and rusty from water in the tank. I soaked it in vinegar overnight and sanded down the steel. Now the float goes up and down freely

[@michaellacharite9791]

Best part of today's video, you put the Honda to work!! Honda running excellent. 👍

[@thebigguy8306]

Great find, good looking, and nice size quad. Now let's tear it apart. Lots of learning/teaching moments. Beautiful day for a ride in the Dairy State, although any day out of the office No mice or ants were displaced in the production of this video. We were able to relocate all involved 🚽

[@adriantowe278]

Thats the first time I have seen gas in the floots i have been waiting to see that for a long time i love watching your channel love and respect from England

[@jmj267]

What a score Joe. I was watching this in my SUV and it sounded great.

[@refiii9499]

Hey joe something you should invest into is a set of jet brushes. It’s a kit that has about 10 different brushes to clean out passage ways in the carb and obviously jets. I have three kits one that’s brass and one that a rigid nylon type material and one that’s very soft. I’ve saved a few carbs using these kits over the years.

[@Mullinz80]

If i had a dollar for every time I heard….”it just needs the carburetor cleaned”.. I would be well on my way to being rich. Sometimes thats all that’s needed but more times than not there’s more issues.

[@pinkcharly9676]

THis time, that's all it needed, plus a bit of maintenance, but that's all! That was an honest seller!

[@Nine_883]

It’s always a carb clean. That’s the universal excuse for why something for that is for sale, but is not running.

[@billylaughlin8850]

Look forward to your vids Joe! Honest guy fixing up things from the past. Doesn't get much better. How's the Cub Cadet side by side with cab coming along?

[@gutsngorrrr]

When you're out doing your farming stuff, take a battery leaf blower with you, it's great for clearing things like the mouse nest, general clean up, blowing out air filters etc.

[@petemartus6712]

Man your too nice you stay on your winter track for the the farmer!

[@MostWantedOHA]

Hey great video !!! put that there float in a vacuum sealer and the leak will appear , just use your skill to operate the sealer to what is needed . Thanks !!!

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Original air cleaner, wow! Should never have owned that machine, may be a pule, but it's a Honda so there is a little hope.

[@foxlake6750]

Is it that hard to look after stuff ?

[@chrisrea7347]

Another great result, well done Joe.

[@pauldoucette7627]

Could a new carb run with a really dirty tank/filter/peckcock and rotting hoses look like this carb over six month/a year? I'm thinking yes? Maybe buddy wasn't lying after all? I think this 4-wheeler is the best sounding machine you've bought.. at least from the videos I've watched so far. Awesome buy!

[@hargray2]

With ez-outs I use the clutch on my drill to give some “impact” affect. Also doesn’t allow the ez-out to just rip out.

[@deliveryguy7402]

I've heard that line so much I always ask them why dont you clean the carb and fix it? They get mad then.

[@tylerwilson4450]

his dog did all the negotiating lol

[@Lankyman96]

People need to stop being so scared of dogs,I get that some attack and whatnot but that's just bad training or lack of it..they sense your fear and take advantage

[@kennethgray2504]

That because the dog was better at negotiating than the buyer.

[@Rockyjeeper]

Glad you did good with this machine. Was afraid you bought a lemon

[@ruuddeweger4511]

With all those clogged carburetors you could considder to buy a ultrasonic cleaner. They work fantastic, are not expensif and worth every penny. Greetings from The Netherlands

[@alfagtv152]

Love your videos and your work precedure is very good but you could uncover fuel starvation issues in seconds with an ether spray. My personal favourite in Australia is a product marketed as "Start Ya Bastard".

[@vbtbmrt4394]

Tight quarters removing the carb. I know that feeling, took my quad carbs. On my street bike were the same big pain

[@qacomputers3344]

The seller was honest about his dog, pretty sure he's honest about everything...Good work Joe....

[@96royalstar21]

Not about the running 6 months ago statement, that was at least 2 yrs of stagnant ethanol.

[@barrysoper9183]

When you go to buy a rig, you’re going to have to bring Vinny as security. 😂

[@johnb5519]

Wow, what a deal. I'd never find anything like that where I live. Funny there wasn't a filter tube around the stand pipe inside the tank. You should have brought a can of raid.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

2V, with a bit of luck and a lot of TLC you pulled another rabbit out of the hat! The Honda turned out to be a good investment! Congrats!

[@michaelspencer9542]

Definitely needed that carb cleaned!! Haven’t seen one that bad in awhile!

[@grndplane]

You can buy oil by the gallon which is usually much cheaper then buying quarts.

[@petemartus6712]

Like i said on the last vid. You are the MAN!!!- I hope the sellers see these Vidios

[@chathamguy1able]

you must of got a good one--- i had one but newer it was a money pit ---- they dont make hondas like they used to -- great find and grat video

[@barebones9]

It might be a good practice to take along a battery, at the least, when going on these purchases, knowing that the engine/transmission scenario is likely to be an issue.

[@zrkn1]

Congratulations, finally finding someone who didn't try to rip you off. That problem has become nationwide. The lack of morals in this country seems to get worse and worse. This isn't the place for a Bible study but we can defiantly see what's going on. Hopefully, you can get more good deals that can be resold fast to upgrade your workshop tools, such as a parts washer and a blaster cabinet. Invest money to make more money. Hang in there and keep up the good work.

[@adrianm.2043]

Nice to get a good honest one now and again.

[@cgreen4life]

Hey Joe, I've watched a bunch of your videos and learned a ton, thank you. Is this your full time gig or a side hobby? Thanks again.

[@richardstone5241]

It's not amazing, it's a HONDA!

[@johnchamberlin4791]

I have a 1st gen oem rubicon carburetor i cleaned and never used. I eneded up having a faulty $20 iridium sparkplug. If you need it your welcome to it. Viola TN.

[@rudyrosales2996]

In harbor freight they sell a decent set of hose pliers for cheap that may be a good use for lines like that

[@alsprojects9907]

I need the plans for that mower shelter,that's a pretty neat shelter.

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

That's a pretty clean cut for a rough cut mower

[@jesseclute5299]

Joe. Can you please start using Jade's toothbrush to clean things? Thanks. P.S. We LOVE Vinny

[@diddlysquat6653]

dusting/feathering plastics with flame will bring back shine like new. Takes a little practice tho. Once learned, game changer.

[@DunnMotors]

Ive got some just (CARB CLEAN) Projects, still Projects 😵‍💫. Thanks for the videos

[@steveh4098]

If you had the original carb would you have just cleaned it and used it? Opposed to keeping the aftermarket carb installed?

[@jamessowash2006]

Looks like you could use an ultrasonic cleaner. Love your show.

[@michaelbiel7473]

My kid is working on one of those it needs a timing chain and maybee a oil pump chain it sounds bad and has super loud rocker arms as well

[@shaynewalker4519]

I have essentially the same motor on my honda. Ive bought these cheap chinese carbs every year because its just easier for me then to clean them. Mine sits outside all year under a tarp when not in use but for whatever reason when these carbs sit in the elements they dont seem to last like oem.

[@stevenbrooks1243]

Definitely like the Rubicon's I have one myself

[@almostthere2024]

You got this, Joe.

[@IdahoEagle77]

What would make this channel awesome... is if you showed not only what you paid for it, but also sold it for :). Like flipping a house except for ATV's and Dirtbikes.

[@PJ-si2po]

I have a 2006 Rubicon here with 7000 km I never wear a helmet, I use my quad to haul my firewood, I ride on the lake in spring and. and plow the snow Most of the time I ride on low gear and never ride fast

[@fordfan6474]

Your on the road all the time u ever take jade or at least Vinny with u? My pup never misses a car ride

[@MarcVanGemert-g3b]

I think Jade is gone. The last video's her car was't home. Evenso her mom's car. I asked him but he refused to answer.

[@fordfan6474]

So it shows married and his pic is still him and jade i think there fine ? Joes an awesome guy so she better stick by his side

[@johnhall9645]

Very cool. And that lawn attachment is cool to

[@regalbowman3143]

After seeing that air filter, I wouldn't believe a word of what the seller said it needed

[@gabrielalvarez9570]

Great Job! You should get a vapor honing machine tho, It will make your life easier 🙏😎

[@edwardestes8038]

At first when i saw the petcock and carb.....i thought......UH OH.....but looks like he was mostly honest with his info. !

[@luuk-out-below9804]

Actually seems pretty good. Likely never seen any maintenance though. I hope you didn't mow poison ivy. That's a really good way to spray the oily nasty stuff all over!

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

Great job, I can say you are now a rubicon expert 😂 it would cool to make a video with all the bikes you have restored and which ones are for sale.

[@2strokestroker]

I got a 2005 cr85 that. Has a really bad bottom end bog and fouls plug all the time I've cleaned the carb and it has stock jets do you think it could be my crank seals?

[@DjBud_VinD]

Well it's a Honda right, some good cleaning and runs perfect. I don't like those type of carbs lol. Great find again. Big Up!

[@bigjay6743]

Man never let your differentials get low The oil breaks down so much faster and it doesn't take long for there to start being some issues. It literally cost you a few dollars 1 qt can do like 3 or 4 differentials fluid changes.

[@edgy1rocks]

If you are talented and resourceful, you can be lucky with a degree of frequency. Good video!

[@foxlake6750]

I put Bounce dryer sheets around my engine air filter and wiring in the shed, it seems to work with the rodents

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Good Luck a $1400.00 gamble on a Honda is usually a decent gamble ! i hope it pays off I personally am a big fan of Honda products i’ve owned several Automobiles ,Lawnmower , a couple of small engines and i still have my Dads Q1964 S90 motorcycle he properly stored indoors for 40 years it’s all original minus a refresh gasket kit , new tires and tubes ,battery and minor other small parts I rebuilt the fuelnPetcock once and i think that’s it i’ve also owned a couple of big Honda Road bikes i’ve absolutely loved owning and riding despite your manual specs i kind of feel 62pounds of Compression is showing signs of possible valve issues or something Internal needing replacement or attention although it may run okay the nice thing about most Hondas is parts are easy to find and reasonably priced as a rule depending on what your plans are it might be time to refresh those gaskets etc ?

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

If at least semi-taken care of, you really can't bm eat a Honda. Saying the carb needed 'cleaned' was definitely an understatement, but man what a deal! Little elbow grease and you scored on this one (provided the transmission works, I'm at the part where you just changed the $40 worth of oil!!)

[@BigPoppieSeed]

You should maybe do some outboard motor vids. Love your channel, from a country boy farmer/fisherman on the East coast of Florida.

[@thebigdustin]

I bought a carb from zoom zoom for my Yamaha Warrior. It was brand new. I took the bowl off and inspected it. It was spotless. I installed the carb on the machine and filled it with gas. It ran. Some life stuff happened and the machine sat for 3 months. I went to start it again and nothing, I took the carb off and it was gunked just like this one. I think there must be some chemical in there that reacts with gas and gunks it up. I ended up having to clean everything. It was regular ethanol gas but 3 months shouldn’t have made it gunk that badly.

[@paul340mopar]

Good Deal on that one. But as I commented on a previous Video...A Yellow Honda just ain't Right!