I Bought a $1000 YFZ 450 and Instantly Regretted It

I buy a $1000 Yamaha YFZ450 quad. #Yamaha, #YFZ450, #Deal,
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[@cadman9615]

Another great tear down & assessment on what the problem was. You’ve done a lot of top ends, but I’ve enjoyed seeing you go thru the bottom. Very informative. I’ve never tackled a bottom end before so it’s really nice to watch the tear down. Nice job man! Can’t wait for the rebuild & 1st ride

[@alexsbikesandmotors]

He tore it down, found out the crank was done, then put the cyl back on so u couldnt check the crank lol. Idk about up there but here u gotta assume every seller is lying about everything lol

[@lost_marblesadv]

As soon as he said he works on big rigs for a living, I knew you’d be in for an adventure. 😂.

[@Another_Random_Dave]

Same lol

[@wazebi6347]

Exactly

[@jasonhudson5861]

“No major chipping or cracks” if there’s any it’s no good bud

[@devshewitt4809]

Works on big rigs but see how he studdered when asked about crank I call bs

[@markmdusty3]

I think he knew what had happened so drained the oil so it didn't show when the next person checked the oil for metal flakes. But I'm sure you will get it sorted and have fun fixing it and then out for a rip. Great video as always.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Even if he was selling it for parts it would still be worth the 1000

[@andrewcruickshank2093]

Good buy for $1000 joe. Just make sure you do the oil squirter mod and change the oil pump aswell. I’ve done two carb yfz450 engines now and I actually enjoy rebuilding them too. You do need a bigger hammer though 🤣

[@11GalleryATV]

The 2004-2006 YFZ450's are notorious for crank bearings going out ... especially if you don't keep up with the oil changes ... In 2007, Yamaha added the oil squirter to the clutch side case cover, that shoots a stream of oil into the crank rod bearings.

[@kylebeach2316]

Yup I've read up on that issue with those years and I think you can get the oil squirter too fit onto the 04-06 model years since they didn't really change since up until 2014

[@11GalleryATV]

@@kylebeach2316 yeah ... but you have to mill and drill the case cover to accept the squirter ... easy if you have the tools but not so easy if you don't. I have a 2006 yfz450 and I just bought a 2007+ clutch cover that already had it

[@SamBrown01]

@@11GalleryATV i thought the squirter was more for the wrist pin? i have had an 05 that needed a crank tho

[@11GalleryATV]

@@SamBrown01 yeah, but I think it actually covers both since it shoots up to the wrist pin, whatever misses goes down to the crank bearings too

[@LSDdreams808]

This dude can fix anything thing . I definitely appreciate this mans skills an it gives you ideas to help you troubleshoot your self

[@levigrafton6854]

I was watching your videos from the beginning and I like that you showed the quad in the ad like you did back then. Really dig it.

[@mattdogg02]

That oil you drained looked pretty dang clean... I'm assuming he flushed it a couple times to get the metal flakes out.

[@friches43]

you know he did lmao there aint no way a rod bearing goes and the oil looks like that

[@friches43]

and he said it was sitting 2 years but it has a 2022 stickers on it lmao first red flag

[@_j0rd4n_]

@@friches43 no you can get stickers for 2 years ahead bc they are good for 2 years usuauly

[@cadman9615]

@@_j0rd4n_ yea Ohio’s are good for 3yrs

[@randycook4283]

@@cadman9615 Depending on when you get them, you could get almost 4 out of them. I got my APV registration for a 400ex March 2020 and It's good through DEC 2023.

[@bikelifewithalex120]

Legend says that this kid went on to become one of the top sales man of the 21st century .

[@adriananderson8194]

I believe that’s why people do the oil mod on the 04-06 yfz 450

[@IFIXATVS]

100%. I watched one grenade on front of me when it’s owner was bouncing off rev limiter trying to get out of an icy puddle. I’m rebuilding it and doing the oil mod to it

[@reggiexp69]

good to know, now i get why the cheap 1000€ 450cc yfz we got was rebuild, hot rod crank, piston cylinder seems fresh but they didnt change the head and stuff and cam ate some material off the head..

[@Godaboveall24_7]

@@reggiexp69 I had my 06 engine rebuild and let me tell u. It's a monster now!

[@reggiexp69]

@@Godaboveall24_7 i mean once they work its a monster, the one me and a friend have when it worked it was pretty nice, but its a pain in the ass, we have been fixing it for 6 months now... between changing the head cam valves chims gaskets but afcors we dumb different head we didnt smooth it out so new head gasket aint sealing right... anyway ultra clean the carb new gasket for it, and still it turns on when ever it feels like it... at the end i think we might have a ellectrical problem since the start, i kidna gave up on this thing already when the cams ate the top end of hte head i was like yup lets sell it.. but my friend wanted to fix it... and yeah 700€ (split between both) later still not running... i guess they are nice quads if they dont have problems and u have the money the let a garage fix it or are a good mecanic not 2 fools who try to do it for the first time (we did a banshee engine but that shit easy)

[@IFarmWeFarm]

I have to say I throughly enjoy your content, your a very likeable honest character. I have had the very model of quad myself, totally rebuilt it in 2015. Would love to see you find a banshee to restore. Keep up the good work from another Agri KZbinr in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Maxperformancepcs]

2 vintage you are my savior I’ve been trying to find a good video on that swing arm bolt because the one on my 660 is super stuck… THANK YOYU

[@fsuraider]

Good job Joe, yeah swing arm bolts are a pain in the ass. I had to cut mine out on the 2005 banshee I picked up. When I put in the new solid bolt in I anti-seize the "fudge" out of it. Already can't wait to see the next video on this quad.

[@bananabrooks3836]

Nice that the seller allowed filming, makes a pleasant change. NEVER leave possessions out in the open unattended!Maybe should've used a long drift bar, with the Hammer action drill thing (interesting solution l'll remember that) and kept going from the Right Hand side? Amazing the top end and other parts survived, good job it stopped turning over!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

"He said he does not know what was wrong with it, so it could be something simple." One heck of a compliment there huh. haha

[@mattleggett5609]

As nice as this looks the guy probably couldve parted it out actually and made more money lol. Happy this quad is in your hands tho considering I know you'll get it up and running again soon!! Love your content man, you do a great job with all these projects!!!

[@phonomenon]

Parting things out is like receiving payment plan. Might take you a year or 2 to get rid of Or 1000 cash right now.

[@Davidsmithisyourdad]

@@phonomenon a year or two 😆 I can tell you have never parted anything out

[@phonomenon]

@@Davidsmithisyourdad most people don’t have time to deal with people trying to lowball each part. I rather sell it whole, you feel me

[@Davidsmithisyourdad]

@@phonomenon again your assumption that it takes years to part something out is just plain stupid.

[@phonomenon]

@@Davidsmithisyourdad you’re being ignorant. It doesn’t necessarily take years but it could potentially be that long. I mean if you have the patience of a white bald man sitting in the tree waiting for a deer to come by then be it. But regular people would rather get rid of it for a portion of the price, you dig?

[@tylerworkman386]

I used a claw hammer for a long time on everything myself so I get it but for real a mini sledge has saved the day for me countless times

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Put nut on end to save threads, use a 3lb sledge.

[@bikelifewithalex120]

Take your channel to the next level by vapor blasting and reconditioning these older dirt bikes. a little spit and shine wouldn't hurt.

[@callmecardo916]

You got some really good videos like how detailed they are and you do good work. I liked seeing you doing the deal and picking up the new project. Keep the good content coming. I can't wait for the next one

[@rogerthompson2091]

I second this I love seeing the whole process

[@markh9675]

"So at the top of the stroke, it gets stiff." Sounds like a fun Saturday night!

[@2stroker]

Might have helped getting that swing arm bolt out if you supported the swing arm itself and the engine lol

[@nimrodus658]

You can disconnect the rear shock from the frame and then lift the swingarm up to relieve tension off that swimgarm bolt and it'll come out easier

[@tyn3496]

You are more gracious than I am. This guy would have driven me crazy. I would have walked away.

[@QUIXNZ]

41:04, he reason the BOLT was so danged hard to remove - after it was almost out, was that you had "ball-peened" the threaded end so much, the diameter of the threaded end was so much MORE than that of the hole, which resulted in the force needed to slide it through Can I make a suggestion, for the next time/s you have frozen bolts to remove - use a car steering rod bearing puller, but have a sliding hammer that you can screw into the bolt hole of the claw, instead of the bolt which pushes the steering joint out of the arm. That way, you will have an "in-line" hammer - instead of that 45 degree obtuse angle to work with.

[@unchained20000000]

I really like the addition of the in person purchase, it's gives us a better understanding of the video.

[@HyperT9]

I agree! great job man! I need to start making more content like this on my other channel haha

[@ozarksethic]

Good video as usual. I'd recommend tapping the head end of the swingarm bolt and using a slide hammer to finish pulling it instead of the air hammer and a chisel. Also, a longer soak in Kroil might help. I've used it to lube bolts on equipment in dams that had been installed in a damp environment since the 1930s.

[@toothfairy2353]

One of your best videos here, very impressive. Been watching for years and will watch for years to come.

[@marchamilton2519]

Same here

[@OGKILLa9365]

Reason the cranks fail on those earlier YFZ 450’s is because they have a bad oil pump from the factory. To fix this issue use a 2007+ YFZ oil pump

[@scottyprice1787]

Love your videos man keep it up love the hands on and being real about your bikes

[@Noslo_559]

Worth $1000 even if he had said the crank was bad. Good deal and a good video so far.

[@rodgercostello9814]

Indeed even a blown engine great chassis for another engine of choice and bitta fabrication maybe a cbr900 lol

[@timothyharmon6305]

Yes ! It is a straight frame so good buy motor go out on all atvs sooner or later

[@dirtrider6090]

Not really unless you’re keeping it

[@DanPark68]

@@timothyharmon6305 yeah most engines do fail eventually, milk goes bad eventually, tires wear eventually, lol good point

[@goodchannelname4046]

@@dirtrider6090 Bought it for a grand and can sell it running and driving for 4K I don’t see how it could possibly need 3k worth of parts to get fixed

[@rusticraver82]

Top work! Love how methodical you are when you get into an engine. Makes me wish I had a project bike to tinker with.

[@mattlambert8955]

I'm new to your channel but catching up with your content. I'm in the UK 🇬🇧 and must say you really get some bargains . Over here bikes and stuff are so hard to find cheap. Love the channel keep up the good 👷

[@sandmanbub]

A quality slide hammer set with attachments would come in handy for removing stuck swing arm bolts and many other things.

[@ChrisFlims405]

Great deal in my eyes since you do all your work saved hella money and good video man I love the long ones and the motors are fun to tear down when it’s not your daily and no rush to get it done

[@jayjudd6518]

Glad we got to see a full tear down again. Ho Lee Chit you certainly know engines. It will be interesting to see what more there is to be fixed .

[@haydenstahlke9306]

I almost went and picked this quad up he said I was next in line if you didn’t take it, hope you can get it running!

[@jamirpettiford9362]

The way you went from “Not a single little bit did that budge” to “Alright we’ve got the air hammer!”😂😂😂😂

[@peteraitken6494]

Good buy joe for a $1000 you will have that up and running in no time mate and make a quick return on it easy unfortunately it is what it is at the moment but these things fetch good dough take care mate look forward to the rebuild and test 🔧🔧🔧👍👌

[@inductionsymphonytrd]

Regret? Oh it's just a clickbait title

[@alexandreblanc2842]

This is really impressive ! Thanks a lot for sharing, so nice to discover how this all works inside, and how knowledgeable and handy you are on this ! Wow, awesome !

[@buildingadream9861]

Great video love the fetching and the fixing same video. I might be doing this on my Ltz 400 I picked up figuring it about same process

[@davesplace1307]

Parts list... piston and rings, full engine gasket kit, timing chain, oil filter, might as well get the hot rods engine rebuild with a crank. Heck get the wiseco for what like 1100? Itll sell for 4k or more joe

[@patrickmcdonald6928]

Sitting for 2 years and it has a 2022 sticker glowing at you

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

Lol

[@that_drummer_guy647]

Exactly lmfao

[@l.s.tukbigbud7715]

Look like a lot numbers from a auction...🤙🤙

[@2vintage]

The stickers are usually good for 2 years. He could have put the stickers on in 2020 and let it sit after it wouldn't start back up.

[@CoralReefkid]

Yeah.. for last year in his state

[@Tomeezee12]

Just subscribed...your videos are getting more interesting and the old turds are getting fixed and back on the trail. Keep it up...I am a big Andy C fan and you soon will give him a run for the money..Dont change a thing ....just more video.....

[@fastcarfootball8710]

Great content brother. I didn't expect to watch the entire video, but I was glued to the screen the entire time. New subscriber here 👍

[@johnhicks735]

That was my next guess on it to the rod bearing got fired due to lack of lubricant inside of it from being overheated over cooked oil.& Low on motor oil to will cause those issues on those fourwheeler engines for sure.

[@leehuntley189]

You need to invest in a crankshaft press jig if your going to be doing this for a while so it will save you a ton of money! On that swingarm bolt try drilling a small hole in the center of each side and putting pb blaster for a day or two

[@Tooextrememx]

04-06 were notorious for rod bearing and wrist pin failure do to lack of oil reaching them in 07 they added an oil squirter to fix the issue and for 04-06 models you can replace the right side cover witha cover from an 07 and replace the stock oil pump with a high flow oil pump to fix the issue.

[@clipoydharrison9863]

You need to remove the bottom shock mounting bolt to remove tension from the swinging arm,so the bolt will come out,ive had this problem.

[@ozzstars_cars]

The seller gave you the ol' "not sure what's wrong with it" bs story. He knew it needed an engine rebuild due to major failure. No way could I heat n' beat on a bolt for an hour and not use some colorful language! *bleep*. haha Nice job with the video man!

[@handsolo6241]

You can thread the inside of the swingarm bolt, thread a lenght of all thread into it. Then slide a large socket over it, large washer and a nut. Then start cranking it down to slide the swingarm bolt out. I hope that makes sense.

[@northofhwy8180]

Throw away the damn claw hammer joe. You need a few ball pean hammer’s and a small sledgehammer

[@smpt2013]

The thing is going to be a beast! Can’t wait for the day you get to “take it for a rip”.

[@gusgiesel]

That damn seized bolt goes through the swingarm too... you need to unload the rear suspension.

[@sephjfox]

One of the best mechanic adventure videos! I was thinking when you were turning that crank it must be the connecting rod bushing haha

[@richoloughlin8312]

Love the footage of the deal. Thanks for the behind the scenes. Keep up the great work !

[@user-sj1eq2lc5e]

You are going to want to install a 07 450 oil pump,inner clutch cover and wrist pin squirter. Look up oil pump mod for 04 to 06 yfz450s. Crank failures are common for these years. Yamaha cured the issue in 07.

[@BicBoiDyl]

Doing the same on my 07 YFZ currently! Just waiting on parts. Happened on the last race of the season, 3 miles in first lap, she started slowing down on my as if I was slamming the brakes. Then, at the bottom of a hill, she seized up completely

[@roryk.3568]

Heat then spray immediately with (I use PB) penetrant. Then try to turn. Took me 2 weeks of heating and soaking but I finally got it. If you ride alot ot wet areas, takenit out and grease it every fall. Never had my own ever get stuck. Nice job..👍

[@devinlawson4093]

Service those swingarm bearings with grease while you have it apart!

[@norcoman876]

you do a lot of work like this, i work on lots of powersport toys as well and some real old stuff. Just wondering why you dont have a oxy-acetylene torch as it is far superior to a propane torch. When i have trouble and have the correct pullers and slide hammer and yada yada, the last thing is some fast concentrated heat from an oxy-acetylene torch, works 99% of the time. If you really dont want to purchase that at least use MAP gas instead of propane. It can be bought usually right beside the bottles of propane but in a yellow bottle. Even map gas is far better than straight propane. Keep of the good work, I love your committment to completing your projects and doin a good job. Peace.

[@bagbrothers7787]

I have a 06 yz 450 with the 5 valve head. There's an upgrade that adds an oiler tube to get more oil to crank-if I remember right. I think the upgrade was later years that are compatible with the 06. It's a small tube that spits directly into a passage way.

[@claytonbasham5666]

What I’ve always done is that if you put an old nut that fits on that axel and get a air hammer with a round tip and use that it breaks it free pretty quick lol comes in real handy

[@James-sir]

Watch JR Go his dad said and proved that if the bolt is seized in there or rusted in there just lots of penetrating spray and hours of tapping it with a hammer will release any stuck bolt now he did say it took him a few hours of spray hammer spray hammer he did it on a couple different old rusted things the other day

[@highracooon]

Where do you find your deals? I’ve tried to find new projects but never can find one. I can’t sell mine either.

[@christiansein890]

Its an 04 i will Recommend to do the 07+ oil mod on the clutch case for the rod and replace the oil pump for an 07 one. Since that most likely was why it broked.

[@jjjuarez312]

That's one badass race machine!! I can't wait for the second video... when He gets it running and back together!! JOES A wizard of a mechanic... darn good one he takes pride in his work!! I like that!! Good Job brother..

[@andrewbryant7563]

Couldn't agree more I've been following him for quite sometime always has awesome content and always mixes it up with his content..

[@DJJDSKREWED]

makes sense why it did not have enough power to turn over enough ! way to go on the bike for the deal im sure youll get it going in due time.

[@DJJDSKREWED]

have you ever thought to use pb blaster on those hard to get rusty spray them down it stinks but let it sit for night if they really bad and that stuff works dreams it would made them mounts come faster im sure of that , plus the weight of the axle was fighting you might of been able to put jack behind to lift the weight off as you pulled the long bolt.

[@ToyShopRestorations]

Air hammer for the save!! I just got one last summer and idk how I lived without one for so long! 😂 definitely make sure you clean the oil pump assembly! Or you’ll be right back in there! And I do lightly hone nikasil cylinders 😬 still need to be able to get new rings to seat. I haven’t had it as a point of failure yet knock on wood 😂

[@ziptyracing6713]

The 2004-2005 models had a known issue with oil starvation and they fixed it by doing an “oil mod” make sure you look up how to find it and see if it has the oil mod done

[@Godaboveall24_7]

I have a 06 YFZ can you tell me how can I know if they did the oil modern not? Please and ty

[@ziptyracing6713]

@@Godaboveall24_7 you could pull the clutch cover off and check for the little injector they put it for the mod… but 06 and up have never had a oil starvation issue if it does I’d check other things like cooling systems if it seems to be running hot and burning up rings and rod bearings

[@Ladosligese]

Your house and garage ... sooo jelly about that :D .. and ofc awesome video loved the content

[@powersportbrothers6609]

Just had the same problem on a Raptor 700 I got. The Rod bearing was seized just like that because the previous owner ran low on oil. Rebuilt it with a Hot rods crank and now she runs good. I have a video on the tear down.

[@alexgroezinger762]

Hope you find some dual sport to supermotos in the future

[@deangentles4966]

Hi I always watch your channel you took on a lot of work with this one I did not see your dogs in this one maybe the workshop was a bit too cold for them Hope the project works out with the rebuild looking forward to part two greeting from the UK

[@hendynv]

I may have missed it; what year is this YFZ? Thank you for the video; very nice.

[@Pittsburgh-412]

You can't regret buying this because you already knew what was wrong lol

[@kernelbadness]

Those swing arm bolts can be a bear. Tip is to jack the quad up a bit to take some pressure off the swing arm.

[@stevebarr9604]

I've been looking for a four-wheeler but I'll know to stay away from those! Just finished up a 2004 Honda recon and it looks awesome!

[@lucasmosberger9479]

Y have I never knew u had a second channel that crazy u should definitely mention it next video

[@jessedumont]

Good video Couple things I would suggest is get a real hammer like a 4lb sledgehammer that would get that swing awe bolt out a bit easier and if you plan on rebuilding this thing get the repair manual for step by step instructions clearance specs and torque specs I’ve done my 08 250f with the manual it was easy enough

[@jessedumont]

My bet it that he never changed the oil in it and did the exact same thing my bike did .. same failure and mine was because I rode it hard and was way over hours for oil change .. I changed ever bearing in the engine and trans because if one got starved for oil the others are worn from it to I’m sure .. if your going to keep it anyway mines still running strong after 3-4years now

[@EarthSurferUSA]

1) Spark at the right time. 2) Enough compression to run. 3) The and the fuel/air mixed up at a good ratio. Those are the 3 main things you need for it to run. Checking spark and compression is pretty easy. Still have a problem---fuel delivery is all that is left.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

3) The fuel/air mixed up at a good ratio. sorry

[@yinz_fishin3002]

Listen pal any used bike I ever bought no matter who it was from friend or stranger I always bought with with intention of full rebuild even if it was just rebuilt. You never know what’s going happen, who did the work how mechanically skilled they are or if the motor is just going to grenade for no reason. With that being said most people bullshit just to get rid of their basket case.

[@nymetsfan912]

When u we’re removing the main engine bolt (frame bolt whatever) with the hammer then u tried the impact hammer u were struggling but what I do is I use the claw of the hammer and it doesn’t slip. Just bang it out with that.

[@Nick-bc2lm]

Guy sitting at home watching this video after you picked up his quad... dang it. Hopefully we see this one come back to life on another video. My guess... it ran low on oil for X amount of time, or oil turned into sludge from not being changed.... then failure happened. Luckily parts were kept in a box, and it wasnt sitting outside for years on side of the house.

[@randycook4283]

I always love seeing a spot quad video, even when it's not a Honda.

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Oh yes the infamous frozen bolt, dealt with that on my 400ex and it was a pain.. ended up cutting the bolt with a modified sawzall blade on both sides, taking out the motor. Was still a pain because the sleeve kept it from coming out of the frame and the motor. Luckily the bolt is hollow and I cut a channel in it length wise. Wow what a disaster. You got really lucky on yours for sure.

[@kylebeach2316]

Yup had too do that on my brother's KTM supermini nothing was working so the Sawzall came in 😂

[@acerig4675]

I would check the shift forks closer, if there is any rotational marks on them they're bent. Better safe than sorry.

[@michaelmays9292]

That cylinder would of came off ,and you can hear the lies in his voice when he said it ran good when it fired back off

[@jay7264]

Lube it up and air hammer it back in. That's what I do on tough bolts

[@2jzfox...]

We pull started it with a forklift. Lmao

[@krazy4baja]

Well you did another good video. I think the dude knew what happened or at least had an idea. Heard what he said while you were looking at the mavhine so…..wonder if he drained the oil and replaced it hoping to hide the medal bits. Any ways just replace what’s needed to replace and keep it or sell it for more than 1000. Hopefully the crank isn’t to messed up where the piston rod was mounted

[@jojojeep1]

There is a video out there called important information for 2004 through 2006 YFZ 450, go look at that it has something to do with the oiling system on that bike you might as well fix it while you have it open

[@billbkr32ify]

Doing a top end on a 2016 Yamaha yz250f now. It got swamped. Actually compressed the top ring into the piston.

[@Mac181]

9:49 soon as he said he forgot how to pop the seat off that he has no idea wats wrong with it

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

looking forward to see that finished! keep up the great content man! cheers from Portugal

[@benatkinson2775]

You can use a smaller flat spanner that fits over the swing arm bolt shaft, smaller than the hex head, and hit the spanner and ot will come out better than hitting the head of the bolt damaging the head.

[@larrywarner9314]

You can hone nikesel cylinders with a 320 or 400 grit ball hone , I don't know why people day that you can't they come honed when there new !!!

[@noahpennell1783]

Would have helped with a jack underswingarm to reduce weight on the pivot bolt for future reference 👍🏼

[@timothywright9781]

I was thinking that... seems obvious