First Time Buyers Thought This $500 ATV Was a Great Deal...

[@dominickserignese8837]

That's what's tough about picking up someone's started project. Perfect example of why you should always check the previous guys work to see if it was done correctly or even done it all! Good thing you checked that carb!

[@Muddjones]

And oil

[@leecrumble3921]

@@Muddjones Scary no oil, hopefully no damage.

[@mikehudg2209]

I worked at a kawasaki Suzuki Polaris ski-doo dealer for several years and remember when Polaris was pushing atv sales and I worked on a ton of these lol Joe you bring back a ton of memories dude , I love the different disciplines of fun you bring to us !! I am currently working on a 1988 cagiva wmx 250 for 2023 vmx race season !!! Hopefully in 23 I will head to California to run 2 stroke vintage classic 👌 😎 will be riding my Cagiva, my 91 Husqvarna wmx 125 and big daddy lol 😆 my 92 ktm mx 500

[@thervsolarseries2827]

I too have work on a bunch of these same models. No valves on these guys lol! I had a husky 430 wmx I think it was an 83 or 85? Big heavy thing but it fly across the desert until I burnt down.

[@randoir1863]

I enjoy how thorough you are at investigating every possible problem that stands in your way until the machine starts !!!! More people need your problem solving skills and perseverance!!!!

[@raytact]

Thanks to you I finally finished rebuilding my 97 blaster.

[@meco72104]

Great Job! To clean the needle seat You can take a Q-tip cut off one end and put it in your drill. spray carb cleaner on it and use it to clean the needle seat. It will polish the surface of the seat for a better seal.

[@mikehudg2209]

Joe, 30 years ago and old timer showed me a trick I still use today with rubber tip on needle, after cleaning rub some brake fluid on it , softens and helps seal, it really works 😀

[@callmecardo916]

Can't tell you enough how much I enjoy your videos, like how you tackle any project and get them back up and running👍🏼👍🏼

[@jayjudd6518]

❤

[@judithtreurnich5744]

On a four stroke, I would ALWAYS check the engine oil before attempting to start it,...... Just a thought

[@benny8300]

He don’t care 🤷‍♂️

[@JimsNBHomestead]

Yep. Always, always, always

[@Antiquefarmequipment]

I bought a yamaha warrior for $500 not running. I got it, cleaned the carb and got a new battery and it's been running ever since!! Great 4 wheeler!

[@joegiddens7221]

Got a 500 sportsman my first Polaris older model but still runs you have been a lot of help love the channel keep up the good work

[@mikebuzz5784]

You can use a little valve grinding compound on the end of a q tip to clean the seat. Chuck the q tip up in your drill. Works great. I learned that from Musty1 here on KZbin.

[@KenpachiZarakiX]

I love watching Mustie1, you learn a lot from him. It's like you're there and he's walking you through it.

[@fenderbender2446]

@@KenpachiZarakiX he’s a genius that not even KZbin deserves. Guy fixes whatever he touches.

[@mkuehn5450]

I quit watching "that other channel" because, while his technique may be fair, there's no love for the machines. just a quick buck for a flipper. after a bunch of "good enough to get it out the door" repairs, i lost ALL respect. guys that can wrench are a dime a dozen, 2vintage cares about his machines and deserves the views.

[@bradensmith888]

@mkuehn5450 I respectfully disagree. In my opinion, Mustie brings back obscure machines that are too far gone for most mechanics to even touch. I'd argue that shows a lot of love/respect for the machines. With 2vintage, he frequently doesn't check oil in machines before cranking and even running them. In this case, he ran it for up to a minute with absolutely no oil. I'm really concerned about the bearing surfaces of his friend's quad because of that mistake

[@mkuehn5450]

@@bradensmith888 all good, it's been 5 years since i've bothered with any of his videos, maybe advertising dollars have changed his attitude. i have the passion, no shame admitting it. But don't confuse the subjects he chooses for any attachment, i'm not arguing his passion for wrenching, different topic.they both enjoy what they do. "this will make a good video" stuff is my point and it's subtle. i can't find a good example to reference. my point still stands. thanks for the reply, two additional thoughts: your point of "he didn't check the oil" is lost in this discussion, (33:05) but this isn't about competence or making mistakes. no load, broken in, seasoned motor, no damage in my opinion. he was told "it wouldn't stay idling" says more about the prior wrench then him. and second point, i'm loyal to certain channels, it's poor form to direct viewers to other ones because of competition for views. if you think 2vintage is that incompetent, vote with your feet.

[@Ajaxaxxess]

I run a power sport repair shop. Polaris is my bread and butter, they made and sold so many. Always fun to watch someone else work.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Joe I think you did this guy a tremendous service. Just looking inside the carb, I think a half hearted attempt at cleaning was done. Your knowledge of the float height, and the bad o-ring was invaluable. Getting that mouse nest out was also very important and surprised your dog never tried to pull the atv apart. Many things you did will make this unit run properly. The low gear is very useful but not having 4 drive is not. You made this unit useful for him. Before you started the engine I thought you had checked the oil. He needs to buy some of that expensive wet clutch oil. I think ya'll turned the idle too low, as it misses a couple of beats while idling and when cold will not idle and warm up. Some people just will not touch the carburetor for good reason to see the kerfluffles you have gotten from other nincompoops. It takes your mental attitude to correct things and ya'll are ahead of the curve there boyo. This machine really needs a gas tank cover as the sun will destroy this one poste haste.

[@jamesmatthews2966]

I bought a 05 Polaris sportsman 500 for 200$ cleaned the carb and it runs great it has been a good wheeler iv had it three years now starts before you can let go of the key

[@riccochet704]

The ole "just needs a carb clean" never fails to disappoint. LOL

[@benmiller5015]

It's a classic, like I just rebuilt the engine but I lost all the receipts lol

[@Icedtea4500]

"it ran when parked"🤣

[@mattclark420]

That’s so funny and seems to be true. Vinny is definitely not a fan of Polaris machines. He acted the same way with the one you bought that is similar to this one. Smart dog.

[@chathamguy1able]

i had same 4 wheeler it started boging like crazy so i took fuel pump off and went gravity feed because gas tank is higher then carb and it ran perfect after that --- good video

[@Truth_Spoken]

Always check the oil first. Hopefully no long term damage was done running it dry.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Joe; for bringing back needle valve seats and other things that need cleaning up or polishing, look at the rubberized abrasives, like Cratex (their 778 kit is what I buy), on a pencil die grinder, or Dremel tool. They come in several grits, for aggressive to polishing. I use them very successfully for final polishing heads after porting. They'd make quick work of that needle seat.

[@rayblaszczak8922]

Love your videos ! On those Mikuni carbs, I have a few different smaller 12mm wrenches that I grinded the fat outer open end part of the wrench off enough to get it in there to remove those choke cables. Another tip I picked from another KZbinr is after cleaning needle and seat to drop needle into the seat and lap it in a few twists. Keep the great content coming and give Vinnie a pet or two for me.

[@guismth]

Great channel! This is what I thought OCC was going to be on discovery years ago. Turned out to be another crappy drama. Thank you for sharing, learning alot!

[@adamace2002]

I have a 04 scrambler 500 these older polaris's are fun machines any of the 300 from that time had a problem with there bottom ends must do an oil change sooner then you think.

[@thatasmaniandevil4390]

A 2000 325 magnum 4x4 camo edition cost me $150 for the bike, $20 for front bushings, $50 for a new carburetor, and $40 for a gel battery. It was a win that my kids desperately deserved.

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Snap-on makes a line of wrenches that are made to fit in tight spaces like that carb, i have 10/12/14mm. They are both short and stubby, and thin at the end to get into tight spaces. Check with your local snap-on dealear, or mac tools dealer, sure they have the same thing...

[@duaneeldredgeELDG702]

Spring loaded center punch works great on those stuck pins just fyi. Lol I have yet to brake one of the tabs that hold the pin 🤞🤞

[@DevinBoynton]

Easy to work on once you get the plastics off LOL. That's the hardest part! Damn polaris and their puzzle piece body setup

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

I'm confused why you use wet clutch oil on a centrifugal clutch belt drive. Lol. Great job diagnosing that over flow issue

[@williamdavis922]

Nice job as always Joe Joe!! Nice and thorough

[@ALDA2479]

Not a polaris fan but I did have a older sportsman 400 yrs ago and that thing always started no matter what it went threw or how long it sat

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

I bet it’s liking that oil in the crankcase too!

[@quaddoc7215]

Hope u had good thanksgiving! Love the videos

[@madddogg279]

Joe, you are killin it with great content. Keep it up!!

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Polaris are not bad to fix, got a few of em . Love the little Trailboss 250, my Sportsman 500 efi h.o. is a model up beast.

[@SASQUATCH205]

Probably should have checked oil first. You may have damaged motor by running it dry.

[@benschlack5814]

Polaris parts are made in Wisconsin and there's a factory in Minnesota you should be proud to work on one.

[@BEEZ-R]

Joe ! If you get bored. Go to Craigslist canton Ohio, atv. There is a sportsman that looked just like this bike you fixed. 400$. I’m half tempted to go get it. Why. Because I feel like a atv mechanic watching all your videos. I feel like I could fix any bike now 🙄 🙄. Lol. But you have taught me a lot. And I kinda do feel like I can get something running 🤦‍♂️😂. Salute to Joe

[@jeffferguson899]

to clean out float needle seats take qtip cut it in half put it in a drill and put toothpaste on the cotton part. it will polish it right up

[@daviddwyer74]

I'm Def a Polaris fan I've worked on a lot of them I have a 1996 Polaris Explorer 4x4 300 2 stroke I love the two strokes on them compared to the 4 strokes great video bro. Now comes the shit talking lol does anyone else notice he allways turns left I get dissy dizzy watching him go in circles 😆 even through his property he always seems to goes left around

[@dennisherrmann9908]

I like your approach in analyzing the problems.

[@kevinblack7320]

You can take a 12 mm wrench and grind it down enough and you can get the chock cable off the carb so you can work on it on the bench I have 2 carb just like that one it works great

[@airadaimagery692]

I laughed out loud when you said “so I don’t get a mouth full of mouse”. 😂😂

[@smallgaragehustle]

The buyers scored on this Polaris ATV: general condition is really nice and the tires are original to the quad, which likely has no more than a few hundred miles on it total.

[@Dubsspeed]

I love working on these things lol idk they just talk to me differently lol they purr so smooth by the time I'm done with em

[@jamesdougan8789]

so how long did you run it for without oil off camera when you first got it started and tried to tune it to get it running better ?? i could hear it knocking for the time it was on camera

[@bobbywright2100]

Do we ever get a response from him I asked a question awhile back and I haven’t heard anything from him!?

[@jamesdougan8789]

@@bobbywright2100 i don't watch him any more the guy is not a good mechanic and cant even use a motorcycle gearbox properly he cant downshift gears just holds the clutch in until he stops . he might have plenty of cash but no brains or mechanical sympathy for what he is working on he burnt up a bike and nearly burned down his new house and burnt himself been a idiot around fuel and not thinking if your a young guy trying to learn how to work on motors and stuff look elsewhere

[@jameshanson7065]

I have either an 03 or 04 polaris trail boss 330 that was given to me. Had a new carb put on it by a local lawnmower repairman. It ran great, but gas poured out of the overflow spigot on the bottom of the carb til eventually it started flooding the carb and fouling out. Long story short, the float was bad on the carb. Couldn't find a new float, therefore I bought another new carb. First carb was installed by the repairman, second one I did myself due to not having a way to take it back to the repairman. And the fact that it was pouring gas out when he turned it back over to me and I just didn't know it. This one doesn't pour gas out. It idles great. But it doesn't have any power. When I try to ride it, it starts sputtering when I give it throttle and tries to die. And from a cold start, as it warms up to operating temperature, the warmer it gets, the worse it runs. When it's cold, you can hit the throttle while in neutral and it actually rev up somewhat decently, apart from the sputtering. But when it's warm, if you hit the throttle, it instantly sputters then dies. I know it could be a handful of things, but so far this is the second carb I've put on, replaced the airbox boot, solenoid. I have a new fuel pump on order and will be replacing all the fuel lines and filters. I'm not a carb guy and don't really know what to check and definitely don't know how to do adjustments. But from this novel of a description, what else could be going on? How do I get this thing running correctly? The way it's Supposed to run? I've even went to a polaris dealership to see if they would fix it correctly. But they said they aren't allowed to mess with anything over 10 years old.

[@dynamitegms522]

Sounds like the float in the carb is set too high, not enough fuel in the bowel, Theres usually a metal tab that can be bent, but the heat = worse could be ignition too, sometimes when a cdi or coil gets bad heat can make them do all kinds of stupid things, Hope this helps.

[@jameshanson7065]

@@dynamitegms522 Thanks for the reply. Appreciate info. Is the cdi or coil a fairly simple replacement? Me not being a carb guy, I'm not sure if I want to tackle the float adjustment just yet. It looked simple on this video, but it was quite a chore getting the other carb off and the new one back on. If I saw this video before putting the new carb on, I would have attempted to adjust the float per the specs on this video before installing the new carb, probably saving me a ton of headache with this machine. This is my first 4-wheeler, therefore I don't really have any experience with tinkering with these things.

[@dynamitegms522]

@@jameshanson7065 Im not sure how difficult a coil or cdi is on a polaris, but on honda and kawasaki machines, there not too bad, i wouldnt think polaris would be any worse

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

20:00 or so, usually on a car or truck when fuel comes out of the vent on a carburetor it means the floats are stuck down and it continues to fill with fuel and it just comes straight out the vent. Stinks the owner already did the carb but such is life! edit: ha it seems I was right, and it turns out the owner thought putting some new lines on the carb is the same thing as cleaning it out.. maybe he drained the bowl too, but nah man you really need to go through the work and take it off and take it apart and get all the junk out of them and actually CLEAN out the whole insides, make sure all the jets are cleared and the needle fits into the seat properly and moves and all that.. a can of carb cleaner is your best friend! Some cases it helps to have an ultrasonic cleaner with some gunk in it!

[@TheHatersalad]

Vinny's internal monologue about Polaris killed me

[@johnhicks735]

I'd check the CDI box on it to.& Along with the rectifier voltage regulator.

[@Muddjones]

Vinny is camera shy

[@jayjudd6518]

Congratulations you did it again. Looks like the prayer chain work hallelujah to the congregation. Vinny he must’ve known something was up.

[@kernelbadness]

Tip: use toothpaste and a qtip on a drill to polish needle seat.

[@gtisid]

that engine moves around a lot have you checked the mounts?

[@fixitnowmowers8065]

Plastic gas tank-- Gee how all the street bike manuf. could learn from this. Good video !

[@nickolasvaughn667]

I only like Honda and Yamaha cause you can't go wrong

[@jeffhaselwood1962]

I have a Polaris sportsman 500 looks like same carb if you remove the outer part of the choke then you can put a socket on the inner part

[@tacticooldennis]

It's amazing how much more complicated those Polaris carbs are. So many more ways to fail.

[@BEEZ-R]

Will Joe have grass in spring. Million dollar question 😂

[@bardsolo]

Love to bring my old 4 wheeler to you to take a look at. Starts, idles, but no power on acceleration. Have 2 carbs for it. Neiter seem to want to let this 4 wheeler run properly.

[@scotthomson8444]

ENJOY WATCHING YOUR VIDS FROM DAY ONE,,,SEE IF YOU CAN GET A RAPTOR 700CC.THAT WOULD BE AWSOME,,I ENJOY ALL VIDS,,,KEEP WHAT YOUR DOING AND ALL THE BEST FROM THE HIGHLANDS IN SCOTLAND ................

[@passpato1]

The orings used inside a carburettor need to be made of viton. Normal orings are Nitrile and can not be immersed in petrol.They are only splash proof and only last a short time in fuel.

[@joevan7147]

Love the channel! I’ve learned a lot from watching you.

[@robertdavis4184]

Looks like if it's hard to get in or out of gear I would say the clutch is not disengaging all the way.

[@Damon637lord]

Sounds like idle was still way to high, needs proper jetting in that Chinese carb as it hangs at high idle when let off for a second

[@DDLovett]

Its a credit to it that it ran at all with the carb gummed up like that.

[@baylis234]

Keep the vids coming bud love watching them

[@Jay.Kellett]

He did the "I-tallion" carburetor tune-up (Derek of VGG line).......sprayed some carburetor cleaning fluid down the throttle.

[@newsferd1638]

Big fan of your videos and a new subscriber. Picked up a 2WD Manco Talon China quad a few years ago that I believe was sold by the Tractor supply store. With the exception of the 260cc Linhai motor it looks identical - guess this is what they copied. It's been a challenge keepin it going and it's pretty under powered , but useful on the farm...

[@wiscohonda9251]

Personally I think if you looking for a utility atv from the 90s-early 2000s and you aren't buying a honda you are wasting your money🤷‍♂️

[@josephcarino5829]

Put a q tip in your drill with a lil metal polish and it shines those seats up like gold

[@jozzorama]

Please make a easy rollup hose exhaust air flow sucky thingy ventilation system , i like your vids and want to see you live a loong time.. :)

[@jasonstcin659]

I have a 01 325 sportsman 4 stroke Polaris that looks identical that even the plastics are the same so I'm guessing that's what it is just trying to help thanks for the videos Man they are very helpful especially when you do four wheelers of all different makes and models because I do the same thing and learn a lot from you thank you again I absolutely enjoy every one of your videos I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving take care

[@jasonstcin659]

I'm sorry 2001 325 Magnum

[@kg4gav]

Those lights must be set for examining treetops.

[@thebigguy8306]

Thank you for the teaching/learning moments, and for living the good life in middle America. Ah 😄face of field mouse waste in the morning with coffee

[@c0munguyforcaz]

Just in time for a new 2 vintage video !

[@jjjuarez312]

Looks like the front end is out of alignment judging by the tires

[@reapersdemon9048]

Definitely needs a heavier spring in the clutch

[@StormYT244]

Nice atv bro 👍

[@danielwolf937]

Hey bro do you any electronic black paper Tape for the circuit board to hold down all the wiring parts for along time to hold your wires on your electronics and so it doesn't break

[@jeffreyness9741]

Yipes !!! Sandpapering a brass jet, yipes!!!

[@denniscunningham7021]

Don't know about that previous guy that worked on it !!!

[@p52893]

Been wrenching on carbs 50 years. Never met one that set to factory specs.

[@jasonspringett5367]

That is a polaris magnum, I knew instantly cause of the grey color, and the magnums were only 2wd, I beleive it's a 400..

[@twintwo1429]

If that is the osh kosh shirt, it's the best flannel ever made.

[@toddswatsworth4118]

Hi i have a 96 Polaris express in great shape i recently broke the pull start rope so have been using the electric start on it, but recently it hasnt been working when i push it , it wont crank over , it acts like the battery it dead. I have a battery tender on it and it showing 12 volts on my meter. The starter selinoid make a clicking sound when you hit the electric start but will not crank over, please help me figure this thing out i would be very thankful.

[@itbjose5285]

Hey man appreciate the time you take to make theses educational videos I just purchased my first atv 2022 yfz450r and I look forward learing from ur vidz

[@puff427]

Nice easy flip...Great vid. Have a great holiday. B safe.peace

[@johnhicks735]

Check the glass fuse to it could be A blown fuse to.

[@avatax9607]

what oil do you use to lube op the cilinders before attempting to start?

[@JimsNBHomestead]

2 stroke oil

[@philipsabatino180]

Good job . I'm learning a lot from you.

[@boomer2095]

Usually when a non mechanic says they cleaned the carb, it usually means they sprayed a can of carb cleaner all around the carb.

[@Tim72-m5c]

God bless you brother. I knew you were a God loving person. Just by the way you talk and the patience’s you show. Jesus Christ is the only way Joe. Amen brother

[@AZVIDS]

Nice quick fix👍

[@mattsloop2736]

I picked up a buell awhile back that didn't run. After watching your process of eliminating things I've gotten it running great. It's fuel injected but everything applies. It ended up being 2 relays for ignition and start. Fires rite up ans runs Ike a top. Thanks

[@kenwoolner8606]

It looks like a 2003 to 2006 polaris magnum 330. Is it 4wd? Couldn't see if it had cv axles in the front.

[@xzing25]

From the back plastics it actually looks like a magnum 325

[@steveendter2534]

Do you ever sell any of your purchases to subscribers? Looking for a used dependable 4wheeler?

[@ianloveridge6735]

No I wonder if you or anyone els could help, I’ve got a 1992 cr80, just finished a full restoration on, but I’m going through spark plugs like it’s going out of fashion, and I mean a 10 min ride up and down the road and I loose spark, all new coil, cdi, stator everything but pop a new plug in and off she goes again, gone through 5 plugs already, any ideas…?????

[@dynamitegms522]

Is it 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Not too familiar with that model, but, if its 2 stroke, id say too much oil, if its 4 stroke, too rich, maybe try leaning out the air/fuel mix to have less fuel

[@2vintageDeamonFan]

Great video as always

[@huntingfishing1704]

Some float pins are slightly tapered and only go out one way

[@RayMedcalf]

I'm having problems with my shifting it is hard to get in high and reverse and back into neutral what is my

[@richardstump4582]

Great InThe SnoW TOO!!