How I Clean my Quad

[@stevegabriel6982]

Some viewers may need to know always lube your chain after washing and dry.

[@PeteHager]

Yes most definitely! I should have included that at the end. thanks for commenting! 👍

[@danieljimenez1036]

hehehehe I never run it with lube i wash mine almost every weekend I’d waste so much money

[@lancejohnson1919]

@@PeteHager Use a wash plug too

[@danstevens2204]

If they can’t read a manual they won’t comments.

[@merhabaala1260]

AQEL NASILSIN & QrR

[@lacracker5898]

The way I clean my atv after a log ride is put the sprinkler under it and have a beer or two while it does the work for me😂

[@ononewheel7]

Bryson Griffin i like the beer part 🤣🤣

[@lacracker5898]

Nothing better😂

[@NicholasDePizzo-lc6me]

Lazy hillbilly stuff. Some of us evolved

[@My_AviationChannel]

Stonks

[@pedrosolis9862]

😂🤣

[@iambk2235]

When i go on adventures with my raptor 700r, it comes back with mud and bugs on the front, so this definitely helped me thank you

[@shilorj5707]

I love watching you ride and clean your quad

[@mooncat.787]

Weirdo !!!

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

Looks sharp! More detailed than I would do If a hose can’t get to it, neither will I

[@porterrockhill8939]

Same

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

I just came back from a muddy ride today and I have to wait a couple days till I have a day off to clean it. It usually takes 2 hours for me to clean my 2006 LTZ400. I hate washing the tires. I use a Muffler Exhaust Wash Plug when washing and storing. It's funny how I just sat down to drink a beer and this video came up on my feed. Aloha and take care

[@ononewheel7]

iworkforbudlight i race cross country and this year we have had some serious mud races some times 3-4hrs of cleaning w mine once its clean ill strip all the plastics,wheels etc and then do it all over again 😫

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

@@ononewheel7 Racing cross country sounds like fun. I never thought of taking off the plastics. I will have to try it when on vacation to see if it is easy. Aloha and take care

[@ononewheel7]

iworkforbudlight ya w some of these mud races we’ve had you have to remove the plastics! Youd be surprised to see how much dirt is under also its crazy! Check my channel out for a ton of info on xc racing!

[@designspm]

@@ononewheel7 Sometimes I also strip the plastics but not after every ride, lets say every 2/3 months. It takes a bit of time! Will check your channel content

[@ononewheel7]

designspm w racing i usually have no choice to really get it clean! Thank you!

[@NLsmurfje09]

I always keep it in first gear then lift up the front to put it up in the air resting on the grabbar to spray and clean the bottom of the raptor aswel works great

[@PeteHager]

Thats a good idea as well!

[@2017mase]

I bought a foam Cannon and it cut my cleaning time in half easily. I love it!

[@PeteHager]

Jon Maser those things look pretty awesome. I have yet to make home washing investment. I do like how the mess can stay at the public wash and you don’t have to put anything away. Do you use an electric washer?

[@2017mase]

@@PeteHager that's very true about the mess. My driveway slopes down to street so isn't bad or I've seen people was them on the grass as well. I currently have an Excell gas pressure washer I bought off Amazon when I purchased my house a few years ago.

[@lexx9443]

Always make sure to oil your chain before each ride, this prevents stiff chains and maybe even a snapped chain, Just go to your local walmart or something, and get chain wax, what we do is we put our raptors up on blocks, put it in gear and spray the chain -helpful tip from an internet person

[@PeteHager]

Kirk Rees awesome tips! I do lube the chain after I clean it. I should’ve included that part. I’m gonna put it on blocks spray it next time, I like that idea 👍

[@roestigebeats]

Best thing to do, i clean my ATV everytime after a ride or a trip. its easier to clean to and it stays nice :) greetz from holland with cheese

[@ononewheel7]

Dutchie def have to keep up with the cleaning!

[@MrGunner945]

Nice quad! It sure pays to keep one clean. Here in Kentucky where I live we have clay dirt. Once that stuff drys on a machine it’s almost impossible to get the residue/film that the clay dirt leaves behind off.

[@DUNEATV]

I totally agree! Detail style washing is essential for maintaining a quad in my book.

[@freedomeightspyrotechnics2099]

I Totally Agree !!!!

[@stopibeastin]

That red color is fire 🔥 I just bought the 2020 race team blue I’m happy with it!

[@TerrellSpivey]

That will do it!! Like new!! Cleaning it often definitely makes it easier each time! 💯

[@PeteHager]

Yup! I couldn't imagine cleaning it after multiple rides. It would take wayyy longer!

[@TerrellSpivey]

@@PeteHager riight!!! Lol Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Fam!

[@zajebistek111]

That exhaust pipe looks sick! :D

[@spoonbrothers2968]

Lol I’ve been waiting for a video like this for a long time,I love content and the work you put into the videos! Keep it up!

[@PeteHager]

Glad I could make it happen! This has been my most requested video all year

[@spoonbrothers2968]

Pete Hager I’ve been watching you since you did the cold start in the garage tunnel with the ram! I love this channel and the content you put out!!

[@horton6661]

maxima’s sc1 product is where it’s at. Such a nice quad it deserves the very best!

[@PeteHager]

Harley Orton I’ve seen lots of ads for that product. You just spray the machine after cleaning right?

[@horton6661]

Yeah man clean machine required. helps with reducing mud buildup and overall protects against the elements

[@ononewheel7]

Harley Orton you wna laugh ive actually tried pam spray to keep mud off during mud races and it actually works better than anything else i use a similar product from alco cleaners its just a silicone detailer to keep the machine looking nice it works ok w mud as does the sc1 i used to use that b4 i got turned on to alco products and i just recently tried amsoils new spray to help keep mud off that also works ok!

[@dylancarson6473]

You are doing a great job looking after your staff mate

[@hmongwild]

Love the gold bars on red quad. Looks really good.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks!

[@brainstain22]

Wax as you dry....or "spray wax" makes my quad look soo good after a wash. It also helps shed dirt and mud on the next ride. I use it on the underside of fenders also. 🤘

[@creepersfright8348]

You should add bar padding's to your store with your logo on it!

[@riazamjad9276]

Oh Hey Pete I just remembered to do not spray water into the exhaust pipe to This happened to me mine didn't started So just remembered that Ride safe

[@PeteHager]

Great tip! I always run the machine for several minutes right after washing to make sure any water that could’ve crept in is evaporated. Normally I cover the exhaust with a disposable glove but didn’t have one the day I made this video 👍

[@razorrushing7061]

I use the rainx car wax 2in1 wash helps keep the muddy water off the plastics and the mud chunks wash off easier

[@PeteHager]

Razor Rushing I have some rain X spray for my truck windows I could try potentially. Works great on those

[@reggiexp69]

Love the sound of hmf exhaust looks cool in red. Hmf is one of the only still selling exhaust for adly 300 aka Honda trx300ex but only usa so shipping makes its over 350€.... So I just welded a fake akrapovic on it.

[@Fartstank]

Love the vids man. Alot of people dont wait till the quads cooled down and wash it right away when the engine is hot which ends up cracking the cases. I see alot of people at the motorcross track do it and it makes me cringe.

[@tacticalwho3502]

Thank you so much! i have a 2006 trx 450er and its always dirty, and this helped me

[@wicked1053]

I just got the slick cleaning product! Really good stuff! I really like it.!!

[@mr.fluffy2107]

Can you do some maintenance vids too please

[@motodudes8787]

That's literally my dream quaf

[@gavinpastotnik5120]

“Quad” and yes dream quad

[@chriscalva4779]

Vibing Pug I have a 660r I’m thinking on selling it to buy a 700

[@xhongxina286]

Gotta love then quafs

[@302mustanggt8]

@Da 2021 ford bronco naw mines the kawaski KFX450R thats a bad a$$ quad

[@yoscrub2607]

Can’t wait for your opinion on the yfz !!!!!

[@ononewheel7]

yo scrub me as well haha!

[@CrumbsideCrew]

what did i miss?

[@ononewheel7]

RaptorMan a 450 may be coming soon 😵

[@themaskedman1089]

I cant Get over this setup

[@kingkracker1998]

just bought a 1600psi Riobi power washer, it works very good for cleaning my quad n gear. it was 99$ totaly worth it

[@shilorj5707]

I have a 2005 trx 450r and it is like brand new that thing has never broken into clean it every ride to

[@jerryjessop6214]

👿😈👿😈

[@starreaperxl3209]

To be honest yeah it might take a lot of time for you to clean it and get it rinsd and all of that but at the end you get your satisfaction of how clean it looks from the before and the after results, and how fun it was for you to clean it yourself

[@leedimatteo5078]

next rip looks mint!!

[@official_morgan9313]

i have a blue raptor and im a female love it, love working on it and cleaning it, didnt think it was everyones dream quad though lmao

[@earlgunman6325]

I got a blue 2004 660 a few months ago. It has been my dream since it first came out when I was in 7th or 8th grade. Idk why it took me so long to get. I'm already planning on a new 700 next year. I just can't decide if I should keep the 660 as a backup or trade it in.

[@1Axis]

Looks great! Dont forget the Honda polish for that showroom shine! I've been riding Suz my whole life and swear by that stuff. Great channel and vids, keep rockin it!

[@logan6742]

Ride hard clean hard repeat 🤟🏻

[@p_cronin0136]

You should think of buying a petrol power washer they are great for cleaning scramblers and quads worth the investment if you clean regularly as you don’t need to pay to use one

[@jayceevandenberg8298]

Thank you from South-africa

[@Greywolfwarrior]

Nice I been wait for this 👍😁

[@23MikeJ22]

Loved watching this thanks👍👍😊😊

[@designspm]

Pretty much the same here. After the wash, the whole quad gets air-dryed with compressor and then lubricated in any part that has movement. That's how the bearings, rubbers and even cables get an extended life.

[@ononewheel7]

designspm yup its important to get the chain dry and lubed rite after cleaning def helps making things last!

[@PeteHager]

I always lube my chain when I get back home. I should've brought it with me to the wash that day

[@ononewheel7]

Pete Hager ya as long as you do it b4 you put it away your good!

[@moimayamahaetmesnounours]

What a beautiful quad !

[@massoncole4565]

Hey Pete one thing I saw that you should do it get an exhaust plug. Just to be positive you don’t get any water in there

[@theofficialk.a.m...p4760]

So a nice sponge, dish soap and a toothbrush. Got it.

[@LexDiamondz-jd7vk]

Your quad looks great man!

[@supnacho7454]

This vid came in just in time, mine got annihilated this weekend.

[@Bingus-tq8zs]

Idk if this may apply as much but I also try to clog the end of the exhaust with a rag to try and prevent too much water to go into the exhaust. Doesn't need to be perfect but I just thought I should share that

[@Jaydenw3]

Great vid man

[@phillipautwell5723]

Bro it take me around 2 hours washing rinse dry and detail.. I clean under the seat intake tube the full works.. if you stay on top the cleaning makes it much easier..

[@othyyy290]

love these videos

[@BBryker]

I usually use a Stihl backpack blower to get all the water off after done washing.

[@PeteHager]

Haha that's awesome!! 😆

[@BBryker]

Pete Hager works really well.

[@alexdesantos7031]

U have a great looking raptor 👌👌👌😍

[@PeteHager]

Thank you! 😊

[@dustyparkwood7919]

Absolutely bad ass. Hello a lot easier than cleaning my sportsman.

[@LexDiamondz-jd7vk]

I stand mine up on its rear grab bar and rinse with a regular garden hose, dry, then use black magic cleaner.

[@CFPNOLES]

I take mine to my detailer"my son"...😂son said dad i want a quad,i said sure son,little did he know he signed up for lifetime washes

[@Greywolfwarrior]

Happy Thanksgiving enjoy your turkey, pumpkin pie, beer, and some football 🤟🤙

[@PeteHager]

Greywolfwarrior thanks man! Happy Thanksgiving 😊

[@elpilonhn1437]

I think that only living in the United States could my dream of having a Raptor 700 come true since in my country the minimum salary of two years is not adjusted to be able to buy one of those beauty

[@Inkedup128]

i usually grab 2 squirt bottles from lowes and use about 10oz of simple green, 8 ox of degreaser 88 and a heavy squeeze of dawn dish soap and fill the rest of bottle with water. squirt it on, let sit for about 10min, sprasy a 2nd coat again and then rinse off with water and comes out spot free since the chemicals do all the work. takes me no more than 20min

[@thetrainmaster.100]

I can’t wait till I get older then get a bigger nice quad like a raptor or a yfz, with quads there’s no customization limit

[@j-beatsimaginationstudio1987]

WOW, Showroom floor brother lol. Be safe :)

[@richykobalt7517]

U should hit it with some degreaser it works really well and that's about the only thing I do different...🍻🤘🤘🤘

[@dustinstout5527]

Use Lucas spray wax once it's dry and it will wash a lot easier

[@lotsofgrizzlies3525]

You should get a plug for the exhaust pipe

[@PeteHager]

LotsOfGrizzlies that’s a good idea! 👍

[@lotsofgrizzlies3525]

@@PeteHager Thanks, I use this: http2.mlstatic.com/tapa-tapones-cano-escape-para-motores-4-tiempos-pro-tork-D_NQ_NP_824386-MLA31046665084_062019-Q.jpg It is cheap and useful when washing it and especially if you leave the machine parked outside Some idiots when passing put crap inside... 😑 Just remember to take it out later of course!

[@everythingloud4068]

Great video

[@Sofratnah]

I couldn’t find the video u were riding the YFZ 450 ? Is it uploaded or ? Thx man

[@PeteHager]

It’s going to be in my next video! 👍

[@redwatts805]

Do you plug the air filter spot and exhaust? I just bought a 2024 700r and I absolutely do not wanna do something to mess it up.

[@PeteHager]

My air box is open so I just refrain from high pressure around the seat and it’s fine. Just avoid the tip of the exhaust the best you can. The main thing is to run the quad for a few minutes to help evaporate anything that could’ve gotten into the exhaust. I’ve never had any issues as long as I’ve done those things 👍

[@redwatts805]

@@PeteHager thank you for responding!! Ok that all makes sense, I can handle that.

[@austingranger5684]

After you dry it spray it with WD40 it shines like new and makes the next cleaning easier

[@ericgarcia2268]

The chain right?

[@austingranger5684]

The whole entire bike is what I do

[@73macrino]

I have one question, and this is for anybody, What about bikes that have exposed air cleaners? Should you wrap a plastic bag around it before the wash??? Love the vids and awesome bike Pete

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for watching my videos! Thats a good question about the air intake. I've never washed a machine with an exposed intake, I would assume covering it would make the wash easier

[@troyburdon3271]

Pete I love your bike looks sick!! Wondering what you did for a tuner for that amazing looking and sounding hmf

[@reggiexp69]

Humm i have a karcher k2 at home, so yeah not good to wash direct the radiator? I had it full Of dirt so i just put the pressure wash close to it. Most of the fins are already pretty bend...

[@lukeworrell8479]

Thanks for this vid!!

[@PeteHager]

No problem! Thanks for watching Luke! 🤘

[@ickoda]

cant wait to see the yfz

[@BBBoooooooBBB]

niiiice! another thing that would help a lot of us, if you wanna show us your way to mount gopro on your helmet.

[@PeteHager]

Here's a video from last winter showing how I mont my gopro. I'm still running the same set up 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/faewo2R9atOCY7c

[@BBBoooooooBBB]

aha, ok, i saw that already but i can't figure out if you used adhesive mount or you attached it with screws somehow...or you just zip tied everything? :)) Thx for answering btw :)

[@PeteHager]

@@BBBoooooooBBB I drilled 2 holes in the front and zip tied ever7thing together. I don't have any glue or adhesive mounts. I knew where I wanted the gopro and the angle is pretty awesome even though it's kind of inconvenient to ride with. I'm sure you could come up with a similar way or your own way of getting the camera in that position!

[@BBBoooooooBBB]

​@@PeteHager ok, thank you a lot for your time, i'll figure it out, i just didn't want to ruin the look of my helmet and make it look bad from outside👍

[@moparmagnum928]

which brand are those lower arms protectors with the 700r logos on it . Thanks

[@PeteHager]

They’re GYTR brand by Yamaha 👍

[@moparmagnum928]

@@PeteHager Thank you .

[@Cameron-ff8kc]

I’m having trouble finding the pro armor bully front bumper that fits a 2019 raptor 700. Can only find one for a 450. Help?

[@PeteHager]

Here's a link to the bully bumper on ebay through ATV Galaxy. This is what I bought and I had mine powder coated black and red 👍 www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Armor-Bully-Up-Front-Bumper-Brushed-Yamaha-Raptor-700-All-Years-Y063067/382405099575?fits=Model%3ARaptor+700&epid=209955160&hash=item59091ec037:g:yg8AAOxyqUpQ47~W

[@Cameron-ff8kc]

Pete Hager Thank you very much

[@isofamo]

What four wheeler is that I have the blue version it's a yamaha right? What's it called?

[@PeteHager]

It's a Raptor 700 👍

[@austinmoore1579]

What about the 450 at the end when do we see that video

[@PeteHager]

Austin Moore I put on the screen “coming up next video” lol 😉

[@mosesthabolitswele6981]

I have a question:where do you get those nice red mufflers on your red quad bike?🔥😍

[@samduvall9577]

Hey pete, id love to go riding with you sometime you seem like an awesome guy. I have 3 quads a yfz 450r, trx 450r, and a kfx 450r. It would be fun to do a comparrison video. Let me know if you’de be interested in that. Thanks!

[@patrickkiernan1061]

Sam Duvall what’s ur fav out of the 3

[@samduvall9577]

Yung Khop probably the honda or yamaha, not a fan of kawasaki

[@theTruth_60106]

Sam Duvall which ones the most powerful ?

[@BigFungus19]

Besides an exhaust plug what about intake plugs or bags ?

[@PeteHager]

I could see myself getting an exhaust plug. I still have the factory intake so I haven't had to worry about water or anything. If I upgrade to an open air box set up I'll have to be more careful I'm sure

[@JoshuaDSingh-mz7lf]

Do you spray any chemicals in the metal areas after washing to prevent rusting of any water that maybe left behind? Especially in those tight little creases.

[@PeteHager]

Joshua Deonarinesingh I haven’t been spraying any additional chemicals on the quad. This how I’ve been cleaning it for around 100 hours of ride time so far

[@gunningtwin2947]

Hi I just got a blaster and wornding what is the best silencer exhaust to get and any thing I need to know about them would love if u answered back

[@rickyhernandez995]

Awesome best thing to do is keep it clean easier to work on also..you fav color must be red?

[@PeteHager]

ri hernandez I like red but my favorite color is orange. The only red thing I’ve ever wanted was my truck, I had to get the red raptor when the opportunity came up 😆

[@samphillips7937]

what do you use to cover the air filter with

[@PeteHager]

I just have the supplied FCI outerwear over the media filter. Thankfully I haven't had issues with things getting wet. I do put a latex glove over my exhaust most of the time, sometimes I forget it. I always run the machine for at least 5 minutes afterwards to make sure any water that could've snuck into the exhaust evaporates out👍

[@QuadBeast]

Hey Pete, do You use preparations plastic or wax cleaners? or just what in the movie?

[@patricklegare2361]

When drying, do you have to dry the whole engine, there are some parts on my quad that are hard to get

[@joshuaguzman8824]

Amazing broo

[@Lonely23.]

Same my bike 👍👍

[@daryiller702]

Do you take any parts out the bike before washing it like the air filter or anything?

[@victorhernandez2933]

What can y’all recommend to make the plastics shiny again?

[@jonathanbecerra2978]

You should put some L.E.D on the raptor

[@PeteHager]

Jonathan Becerra I never ride at night, although it would look cool! 👍

[@joelafnear5862]

You don’t ride at night? That’s good riding too.

[@leedimatteo5078]

I miss washing my raptor was way easier then this giant scrambler lol

[@PeteHager]

Lee DiMatteo 4x4’s are much more work, not to mention you can get in gnarly conditions on the trail!

[@mattijsleerink5629]

jup me to! i had a raptor 700 and now a renegade 1000. Every time all the plastis ceach time pffffff ( the plactis of a yamaha are much better than a can am)

[@earlgunman6325]

@@mattijsleerink5629 I know it's a year late, but the everything of Yamaha is much better 😆.

[@thraxyfilms9576]

So clean

[@colestella7856]

You should get an exhaust plug. Then you spray around the exhaust without water getting in it.

[@MALLOCORTEZ]

Where did you get those custom stickers?

[@PeteHager]

Spider Graphix made them for me. I told the what colors and logos I wanted and they made me several different examples until we narrowed it down. They have a huge presence in the GNCC world so they're supposed to be pretty durable, so far they're holding up nicely!

[@MALLOCORTEZ]

Awesome man! I will need to get in contact with them for a decal set for mine!

[@silasjessop2928]

Are you going to get an empire exhaust

[@PeteHager]

Silas Jessop yeah that’s the plan. I have to reach out to them and get the process started

[@myviewsmatter4041]

When are you going to put your empire exhaust on?

[@PeteHager]

I'm hoping to get the new exhaust in motion next week. It looks like I'll be going to a different brand instead of Empire! They weren't too enthusiastic about sponsorship so I'm going to be working with a different brand 😲

[@myviewsmatter4041]

Pete Hager What brand you going with

[@classicalcubing7194]

What about airfilter, shouldn't be left in while washing as it easily can let water in. I like to take out my filter and soak it in cleaner before washing then post-wash clean oil it and clean the airbox.

[@PeteHager]

Classical Cubing that’s a good idea. Now that I have an open topped air box I’m pretty careful not to spray high pressure real close to the seat seal. I wash my air filter pretty much every ride during the regular season. During the winter it lasts a bit longer

[@classicalcubing7194]

@@PeteHager Alright cool, I also run a open box on my 400x so I pretty much need to clean my filter and box every couple rides since here in North Texas is super dusty