$800 Polaris Predator 500cc Quad Find. Will It Run?

I find a 2003 Polaris Predator 500 for $800. This machine was worked on by three mechanics and nobody could figure out what was wrong with it. Can we solve the mystery and make this quad run? #Polaris, #Preadtor, #500cc,
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[@2vintage]

Well I finally got a Polaris Predator 500! Let's get this thing running! Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video if you enjoyed! It really helps me out a lot! Check out my Instagram: 2_vintage_ Thank you for all the support!

[@stephenblackstock1923]

That exhaust is great. I can’t say exactly but I believe just the muffler cost around $400 and a yoshimura header would cost about another $2-300. Also the gold links make no difference where they are at. I had one about 6 months ago with the same issue. Incorrect timing and I just did it like any other motor and it ran just fine

[@backyard_mx6904]

it has wheel spacers on the back to 🤟🏻

[@thatrealcarguy]

Very common for that key way to break!!! I have heard of it many times! Bet that is the fix!!

[@302mustanggt8]

KFX450R next please keep your eye out!

[@jmendo2546]

It has spark just as you removed plug I seen it twice once at 15:05 and once at 15:10. Yoshi pipe and fox shocks are worth what you payed alone. They probably turned motor over with a gun and sheared the key off

[@EJDRIFTZ]

Yoshumira are A+ exhausts bro should sound sweet

[@samuelgagnon4953]

Yea i dont how he never heard from f yoshimura! In my country, yoshimura is one of the best exhaust you can have

[@nickpierce4228]

Not on a polaris engine

[@samuelgagnon4953]

@@nickpierce4228 what does it change? Im guessin u never rode a quad in u life caus that sound pretty dang good

[@samuelgagnon4953]

@@nickpierce4228 polaris predator are great sport quad i personally own a 2006 yfz 450 and im a fan of yamaha but my uncle bought a polaris predator 500 7 years ago"he bought it used" and the only thing that broke was the swing arm(100% his fault not the quad)and the quad still run like a champ ur just a hater of polaris but never rode one. Like 90% of polaris hater

[@lincolnludwig1550]

500 dollars for a exasest

[@jeremyjones2191]

I can't believe you've never heard of a Yoshi pipe 😂

[@OldestYoungenInGuidePost]

Jeremy Jones 😳

[@anthonysupplee858]

I can’t believe you Believe him LoL! You should comment so his videos get more hits… 2Vin is a PIMP

[@callofdutymobilegang1471]

Bruh Ik you’ve never heard of the pipe but I’ve never heard somone say it like that 😂😂

[@2vintage]

lol

[@RagdollRacingInc]

@@2vintage they have been around for years

[@TheYooperguyslife]

I was waiting to see if he’d say it right 😂😂 yoshi pretty good pipes

[@jordindiaz8645]

Bro he read what he saw we are all learning.

[@lawsonstandridge2200]

On god bro he didn’t know what a yoshi was how😂😂

[@claytonstephenson4939]

another awesome video! glad you were able to pick that thing up! and those yoshimuras are really quality pipes by the way!

[@thomas316]

Yoshi pipe: Dear Diary, Jackpot! Someone really threw money at this at one point.

[@M.TTT.]

if it sounds Japanese, you know its quality

[@ethans_experience]

Your video was the only video on the internet that showed me where the CDI box bolts in. Thanks for that.

[@dannyberentes3436]

That exhaust is roughly $520 for that brand new

[@countryboy7643]

Yoshimura is one the biggest brands out there. They r good but most of them r loud.

[@donaldt4558]

It’s pronounced “Yo she more uh” and it’s a good aftermarket piece.

[@bigcaputo09]

The marks on the chain are for you to have the correct tension or chain links on the non tensioner side before you put the chain tensioner on

[@superslow7609]

Pipe is a 500$ new great deal even it doesn’t run but you get everything to run good so great deal 👌🏻

[@fromex2lsturbo]

Can’t wait to hear that yoshi pipe bark!! 🐾

[@kernelbadness]

Woodruff key is designed to sheer so the flywheel can spin to prevent crank damage or snapping. The key is there to align for timing. If the flywheel spun you will need to lap the flywheel to the crank. Make sure to clean surface of oil and torque to spec.

[@chathamguy1able]

i bought a cheap 4 stroke dirt bike the guy said it did not run when i got it i cheeked the timing it was good but would not run i happen to take flywheel off and there it was flywheel key sheared off so i got a new key and was riding it 3 hours latter it was a good find ---- keep up the good work --love the video's

[@978twostrokegarage2]

Another great buy these are great quads good job Joe🤟🏻

[@bertdasilva3865]

😳 u became a pretty good mechanic overnight,keep up the great work

[@thelakecommander7632]

Wow can’t wait to see the updates on this one. Just bought an 1983 Honda 110 ATC blue version to tinker on. Amazingly it cranks relatively easy but runs a little rough. Definitely checking out your video on a similar version.

[@brainstain22]

Yoshi is awesome exhaust. HMU if you can get rid of xtra head. Glad you got a preddy.

[@2vintage]

Good to know. And i will

[@paullussier9349]

Hey Joe,your probably aware of an in line spark tester.Inexpensive & might come in handy with all your projects.

[@RagdollRacingInc]

Polaris usually came out fully modded there awesome

[@Oyvind88]

Yes another quad, great video😁😎

[@ryanpond8470]

I love ur vids keep it up! And also that Yoshimura pipe is a great pipe pros run with them

[@Mr.M1STER]

Nice investigation and provisional diagnosis. I don't know how you can wait a couple of days for the pullers to come. If that was me I would find a tool to get the flywheel off. I would want to know straight away. lol

[@trey6359]

Finally your doing a video on one of these I have one 💯

[@daltonpratt2847]

I have the same Yoshimura full exhaust for my 400ex and it sounds amazing it's like 500$ and if you jet the carburetor for it it makes a world of difference and runs way stronger

[@forrbi5185]

Yoshi is a great pipe! Can’t wait to hear it run

[@shaharsdechen2537]

Great video! I’m asking again what is the brand of your shoes??

[@stopibeastin]

I use to own a predator 500 love to see you get it right!

[@beaudevers561]

Heck yeah predator 500 💥🔥💯 good video

[@josephcamacho8940]

What's going on Joe just wanted to give you a heads up on that 03 Polaris Predator 500 on that stock timing chain there is three brass links don't worry about where the brass links are just make sure the engine is set at top dead center and set the cams where they belong if you go to replace that cam chain and don't get an oem one there's no brass links so you would have to do it that way anyway but yes it is a pain in the ass to unbolt the right side cover and everything else that comes along with it to put that brass link back on that the dot on the gear Keep up with the good videos and I'm really excited to finally see the same exact bike I have I know a lot about the bike I've been completely through my whole bike who I bought it from tore it apart keep up with the good videos and I will keep watching

[@michaelbrodison2482]

I've heard that the cam sprocket can become hot expand and rotate on the cam shaft so that they may seem in time but are actually out of time so you may need to check that.

[@chrisjones7869]

How oh how do you find these jems so cheap? That's awesome dude. Keep em coming. God bless🤘👍🇺🇸

[@davidklimmek3192]

They are all clapped out junkers is why brotha..

[@steve5912]

@@davidklimmek3192 yup

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

Them yoshi exhaust are real popular on street bikes. I had one on a crf450r before upgrading to a full titanium fmf setup.

[@destruct61]

Did you make sure the dot on that bottom gear was lined up with the gold chain? I know the gold link was on the bottom like it shouldve been but was the gear in the right orientation? That was my first thought

[@codyweien4513]

The gold links dont matter if the sprockets are in the correct orientation. If the chain slacked on the crank sprocket then you can still be in time without the gold links in place. Js.

[@grandpa-of-3898]

I think you right on the money its got to be the key on flywheel hope nothing like the valves are bent its got some great after market parts on it great buy great video 📹👍

[@shawnburby4869]

Yoshi exhaust is awesome!

[@mikejones420]

I work at a Yamaha dealer, as a mechanic, and the keyways shear off the cranks all the time, it is very common occurance. The Polaris, and Yamaha engines are pretty much identical. Also when you get the stator off check to see if it is burnt

[@michaelbrodison2482]

Great video looking forward to part 2

[@CampingDad247]

why would the gold chain link make a diffrence in timing if all the sprockets are where there suppose to be? makes no sense

[@torresalxndr]

No difference whatsover, he doesn't seem to knowledgeable, heck he couldn't even get the radiator cap off smh.

[@jeremynelson7642]

They use the gold links to line the crank shaft up with the cam shafts. Polaris uses the gold links because the don’t have any references mark for crank sprocket alignment on the case.

[@CampingDad247]

ahhhhhhh

[@CampingDad247]

@@torresalxndr thats how you learn buddy

[@mattsan70]

@@torresalxndr guess you were the second "engineer" to try and get it going... oh well

[@rylanalhorn2527]

I have a Polaris predator 500 too and I’m having some problems with the motor and i can’t quit figure it out yet

[@koryburdette7478]

I have one of those! When u do get them running they are great

[@l30s4n5]

god damm another bike in under a day😳😔sheet all i want is a dirtbike now ive been looking at your old videos of the 1999crf125 vs 1992crf125

[@bettyjjohnson2390]

Finally ive been waiting for this for a long time!

[@daddybiggs9343]

I can’t believe you have worked on so many bikes and haven’t heard of that brand exhaust. Lol. But good work as usual.

[@shartne]

Cool bike I bet it is the key I have broken them before on lawnmowers and it messes up the timing. Dont forget to order a grab bar from someplace maybe ebay? when I see a chain like that I want to take it off and throw it in a oil change catch pan and let it soak then wash it off with carb cleaner and wire brush it then put some chain lube on it and put it back on. LOL

[@J-BIRDD94]

On the 500’s the gold chains don’t matter I’ve rebuilt one make sure it’s at top dead center and timed right

[@calvink5398]

Man, I appreciate you getting a predator. I have one I'm building and not many people do good videos on them. Also if you decide to get rid of that top-end hit me up I'm needing one for mine.

[@chancesosebee997]

When you put that key in itd be best if you put alittle red locktite on there so the key doesnt continue to shear. I have a kodiak 450 that kept sheering keys and i put a new one on with locktite on there and its been good for years.

[@M.TTT.]

Guess people just run out of motivation/time to finish their projects, relatable though lol

[@2vintage]

Yeah the guy had it for three years and couldn't figure it out.

[@xfiringsquadx]

So true. I bought a 2005 raptor 350 brand new when I was 18. Drove it into the ground like a dummy. Never changed the oil and left it at my parents house when I moved out in 2006. It literally sat non-running under a tarp until coronavirus hit and my company sent me home to work. Being at home all the time, I decided to pick it up and randomly rebuild it after 13 years of sitting. Replaced the carb, tires, chain, upgraded air filter, modified air box and rejetted. Did more too that's just too much to list here. Runs better than it did off the lot in 2004. Sometimes people get caught up, lose interest or have bigger projects to work on. I'm just glad I never let my wife convince me to sell it for $500 when it was sitting.

[@M.TTT.]

@@xfiringsquadx ah yeah man, I relate to that too, get caught up in work and the weekend hits, you rest and fix more important things or your family needs help etc. I have too many projects and ADD lol, but as long as ya get back to it eventually all that matters. Nice you could rebuild and ride it again! Thats awesome

[@reggiexp69]

i got the same problem i buy and try to fix got bored buy something els etc the circle keeps going round.... breaks i buy a different thing and stack up broken bikes... at the same time i dont have a garage to work.. its under a roof but that is about it

[@cloutgawd]

I saw this in the background of the last video and was wondering when the vid was going up 👀

[@brainstain22]

Me too...I wanted to ask about it...but figured id I wait It'll come out.

[@geno7404]

I've has a couple predators and rebuilt a few. They come factory with Fox Podium Shocks, stainless braided brake lines, the wheels are supposed to be Douglas Yellow Dots. Looks like someone swapped the good yellow dots for some other junk rims. Also the 2003's came stock with 9" rear wheels instead of 8". Hope you get it going though, they run awesome! Also for future advice, the carb on those is vacuum actuated so keep that in mind if you have a fuel delivery issue.

[@stephendoyle6873]

The 2003 Yamaha WR 450r has problems with the Woodruff key the electric start keeps on snapping it so I have seen it before it's a bit more Common then you think

[@martinlengen9652]

Yoshimura?❤️ One of the best after Market exhoust systém 👌 just like FMF, Akrapovic

[@briankennedy5578]

The gold link is for when you initially install the chain. After turning engine the gold links wont line up. After that you must go just by marks

[@stewbaru1222]

Agreed if you think about how many gears are on the three points it will not ever line up again!

[@1991enduro]

Everything works onit except it doesnt start I love that Joe I'ma use that as my party trick

[@chrisb.1432]

the next project has came and seems to be a really good one :D

[@Gladiatorguy1998]

Those were some great running bikes.

[@ModernTimesCarClub_EPTX]

Finally a predator! I have one myself and it doesn’t run rn but it cranks . Hopefully I can learn something.

[@fuzexninja1292]

Never clicked on a video so fast before

[@m8fusion712]

I love the predators there really nice quads, awesome video man

[@bigcaputo09]

Already adjust timing from the non tension side even on a car with a belt! The side without the tensioner is the one you pull tight! Just advise!Love you're enthusiasm

[@TheJones624]

Amazing content 👍🏻

[@stevestephaniecaudill4879]

Glad to see you get a Predator, the 03 wasn't the best year of them but they are still pretty good. Hope to see you flip it into an awesome looking and running quad. Parts like the Pro Steering and Fox shocks came as standard features from the factory, someone actually downgraded the wheels as the factory ones were Douglas yellow label wheels that were light and very strong. The Yoshimura exhaust is nice but not the best option for the Predator, find a nice used Pure Polaris or get a new HMF slip on. Also the stock headers on these make more power than any aftermarket header except the one Doug Nicholas designed. If the stock cdi ever fails replace it with another one, the only 2 good options for them from the aftermarket was from Vortex and Dynatek but are no longer offered. The other aftermarket ones don't retard the timing causing problems with the one way starter clutch. The 03 modes had odd sized rear hubs forcing you to run 10 inch rear wheels but it appears those have been changed so you may be good to go there. If you do ever decide to mod the motor then I would suggest you talk to Doug Nicholas, he's the man when it comes to getting insane horsepower numbers from these motors. Get his 520cc big bore along with his head and carb work and you'll easily beat any similar modded quad. Or if you wanna go real crazy with it then get his 574cc big bore option. The stock intake is a pretty bad design, but Aaen Performance has a good update for that with a mud plate available to keep the elements away from your air filter.

[@dakotacrouse6225]

My dad had an 07 predator it would stand up with you in every gear

[@evanwilliams2602]

I've messed with alot of cranks and most flywheels wont just push on without the key ways lining up.but that key does look small.

[@djm8707]

Haven’t heard of yoshe 😳 very new to the sport 😁

[@2speed72]

You do a awesome job, did you learn how to do that own your own or did you have training for what you do? Awesome

[@samuelmcilwain1441]

Awesome exhaust man! It’s almost worth what u paid for the whole thing. Score!!!

[@alejandropayne2518]

You should do a Suzuki ltr 450

[@jordansbikes819]

Is that nut on the timing sprocket a backwards thread u night of been tightening it

[@davedoubler1931]

I picked up an 06 not running about a month ago for $1150 (1500cad). My problem was a sheered woodruff key and I’m guessing your is too. They’re great quads and they have a cult following lol

[@roberttimmons5638]

Keys get sheered when the fly wheel isn’t torqued correctly.

[@davedoubler1931]

@@roberttimmons5638 yes but on these Predators if the starter clutch binds for any amount of time it will sheer it anyways

[@Libertymongoose420]

You can borrow a flywheel puller from advanced auto. Just give them you're license info along with a deposit and they will lend it to you

[@thatrealcarguy]

I run a FMF Q4. I have heard pure polaris and HMF exhaust are good too. No need for a header as oem allows plenty of air flow!

[@jeffferguson899]

i am surprised you have not heard of Yoshimura before. they are one one the biggest well known pipe makers

[@kadenmargritz4403]

Yoshimira exhaust are really good and really expensive when new

[@roryk.3568]

I bet if you take the chain of the other end you see that the mark thats supposed to be on the gold link will be 180 out and will put the flywheel in the correct order. Chain off rotate reinstall chain. You really need to see the bottom timming mark on the crank to be certain.

[@StroudOutdoors]

Can you please start doing more dirt bikes

[@chasesmith2984]

You should get a Polaris outlaw 500 or 525 it’s next

[@chadsmith14]

Same thing happened to my chainsaw and it's two stroke so not as many things rely on timing but it would not even attempt to fire off until I lined back up right. The crank on my saw had a made into it keyway and 8t had sheared the permanent key way 9ff of the crank but after lining it up right and tightening it down it has been running fine for four yrs now wo any trouble or wo moving any

[@lukeowens8694]

Yea yoshi exhausts are nice

[@stevenhill3884]

Great exhaust one of the best..

[@brandonbellacima66]

Check to make sure that aftermarket cdi is good to. That cdi is not the oem one

[@robquattro5419]

Yo, take the chain back off the cams, turn the flywheel to get the timing mark lined up down bottom...... then time the top. The crank timing is probably out although the top is correct. The crank also needs to be timed correctly on these. Hence the gold links. Just because the gold link down bottom was right, doesn’t mean the sprocket it’s sat on is in the correct spot. (If that makes any sense)

[@_T_R_E_V_O_R_]

Amazing deal Can't wait to see ya rebuld that

[@zacharygodfrey9045]

First and I love your videos bro keep up the good work

[@backyardbangers1012]

Hey bro if the timing marks are correctly lined up and stay lined up after turning over a bunch of times how would it matter if timing chain links are situated different? Aren't they there to only make it a little easier to time? And if the timing is out isn't it a bad idea to turn it over to find spark?

[@bradyhodge3190]

The timing of this video, I was thinking about getting one

[@evanwilliams2602]

Nice video joe. I was thinking about the gold links in the cam chain. Honestly to me I think it's just a fancy thing Polaris is saying with the gold links bc in theory the chain links should all be the same the only thing that truly drives your cam timing are those dots.so I dont think the links are the problem but I'm only few mins into your vid.lol

[@jonathanjo4273]

The golf Mark are set at first when you Timed it after if your Mark are aligned you are good to go

[@cheto2952]

Keep turning the can they are on the bottom end of the motor. The single gold link belongs on the bottom end the 3 1/2 gold link section belongs on top end

[@SimplyTubing]

I have a yoshimura on my 03 660 raptor, it is loud. I don’t know if it has baffles or not(hope I spelt it right) but great deal! I learn a lot watching these videos Also at 15:20 you had a spark

[@codyweien4513]

Everyone's talking about the generic yoshi slip on, but nobody's talking about the 800$ worth of fullbore plastics 😂😂🤦‍♂️

[@richardleblanc9078]

I wonder.. Someone must have put it on wrong.. Nice catch . i think after you fix the flywheel you'll be all set

[@chrisreibold1634]

Looks like 400ex front tires. Honda rear rims?

[@davehouston1410]

Hey big bro !!! This is one of the quads I’ve been wanting you to get . Probably pushing about 41 horse . This should pull like a wild boar . The compression on that piston is 10.8:1 stock .

[@angelosontaiperez2383]

Hey 2 vintage where do you get ur fourwheelers from I’m looking for a Honda recon 250 to ride around

[@Sloppyjoe96]

had a boat motor that someone put the flywheel on out of alignment it didn’t have any kind of keys it was just a 6 bolt patern, ended up needing to use a dial indicator on to find the correct tdc position.

[@ibony6883]

What u lime more the polaris predator or cana m ds ?

[@bigcaputo09]

The flywheel makes sense!!