I Bought This $4000 Quad For $700. Seller Made HUGE Mistake

[@731trident]

Joe, I just want you to know that your channel inspired me to get back into 4-wheelers again- RIGHT IN THE NICK OF TIME. I bought a used machine last year. My buddy has service related PTSD and other physical issues. He was in a really bad place. He now has that machine, and I found another machine just like it that needed fixing. Now both run great (because of learning from your vids), and my buddy grins like crazy because he loves to ride. I do too. Keep passing along the good vibes!

[@KarlPersson-pb2zj]

Riding wicked fast does have a tendency to put your mind in a better place ... At least it does for me.

[@fishn365]

Wind therapy helps

[@joejenkins4629]

He’s a beast! There’s nothing he can’t fix!

[@willhutton1516]

@@fishn365throttle therapy too

[@paulbudford]

That's great that you can help a buddy like that. The world needs more people like you. 👍

[@frankalridge1797]

I'm a motorcycle repair technician from Jamaica 🇯🇲 and I've subscribed to your channel around two years now or more and I just want to let u know that you're very inspiring to me and keep up the good work very informative as a good motorcycle mechanic loving every content

[@jaywalls281]

@@frankalridge1797 from Jamaica stay well and keep up the good work This is one of my favorite you tubers

[@byronjuen616]

If the cam chain was culprit. The seller was on the right path and told the truth. Thank you seller.

[@module79l28]

I foresee a call from the previous owner wanting to buy it back. 😉

[@rickmasseur2008]

Your knowledge and experience BLOWS ME AWAY! I am hooked on your vids.

[@M-Revs]

Would love to see casual videos or a video where you do Q&A and tell us about your life and what inspired you etc. That would be aswesome for some us viewers who have been watching you for a long time ❤

[@jeffclaus4422]

He can’t He’s too busy buying and fixing wheelers! But you’re right I wish he would

[@jerrywilcox9890]

His life is none of your business.

[@sams7655]

He has in the past. Go look through his old vids. Not q&a but him and jade have taken us through tours of their old and new house and the land, they test drove that 4 seat Polaris and took us to the lake some and I think they have a new baby. Watch the old ones you get to meet almost his whole damn family.

[@M-Revs]

@jerrywilcox9890 not in that way mate. It would be cool to know what inspired him and where he got all the knowledge from.

[@aaronrichards5814]

His grandfather got him started and he passed not long ago. ​@M-Revs

[@greathornedowl3644]

Bravo, great find, now let's tear it apart! Thanks again for the many teaching/learning moments. No video is complete without 2Vinny chasing you around the yard

[@brianmooney7009]

Joe you have been pretty lucky with your last couple of purchases. You’re one of the best bike mechanics out there. As usual amazing job 😊

[@chathamguy1able]

wow $700 what a steal great job fixing it great video like always

[@selinoid4438]

That drive chain looks like it's bound up as the timing chain was! Love your videos Joe!

[@shanewilliams8768]

The rear sprocket is on the wrong side of its hub too

[@rystdin]

Joe can i give you a tip? If you are pulling off the flywheel with a puller, go with the impact untill its locked, then take a hammer and tap lightly on the flywheel puller, and it should make a POP and come off. Its a tip from one engineer to another 💪🏻😀 As usual great job and good find!

[@elviejoperro3077]

Rystdin is Right, under puller tensión tap one side of the flywheel with a soft Hammer

[@rystdin]

@elviejoperro3077 Yea i dont like when he gets the big torque key out. You can just tap it after the impact gets stuck and it will pop off. One day crank is gonna pop, if i can prevent that. All good 😎

[@yeahright302]

this guy takes no advice and will not read or take anything advice on anybody says on here!!

[@ALDA2479]

@@rystdin That cheap impact don't have the power to pop the crank a Milwaukee M18 would had that flywheel right off without putting so must stress on the crank with power tools u get what u pay for

[@rystdin]

@@ALDA2479 The air one he got, definitely have enough power, its not about the power, once a flywheel is locked because of friction in the metal you cannot get it of unless it gets some movement from the side, that is also why it popped off when he used the big allen wrench, because he was twisting it enough to get some side force, releasing the tension in the metal.

[@keyper555]

Another great score Joe, and so glad you were able to fix it easily, and that the previous owner gave you the parts to do so plus all those extra parts, I wonder how many sellers watch your videos fixing their ATV's they sold you and SLAP their foreheads when you fix them up easily for the most part lol.

[@greghanlon2235]

Nice video and good work young man. I like that it's all about the repair.

[@GH-wt7ww]

Always teaching me something new Joe, been watching you since day 1. Your videos are better than any school or manual. Your positive attitude, patience and staying cool makes your videos inspiring. Gotta ask, do your neighbors ever complain you are making too much noise? Lol.

[@jmendo2546]

Finally, you got a great deal on a non-running atv and you didn't overpay when own said it was just running yesterday, I don't know what happened lol.

[@MrBumbles2]

lol i used to do roofing , and i still have my roller magnet , comes in handy making 3ft passes on its wheels and click you find all kinds of stuff lol. but had that happen to me and the magnet found it in 5 mins . i leave in in my truck tool box. fyi i found master 200ft away , found plate about 30 and clip about 60 ft away from main link . so it travel a bit before coming off

[@thebigguy8306]

Wow, great find. A box of parts, you are far braver than me. Thanks for all the teaching/learning moments

[@YouTubeBarberAcademy]

Love the vid man what a steal!

[@gordonellisjr331]

A tip for when your using any threaded puller its always good to put some fresh grease on the threads especially when using an impact. The threads do get warm from friction and will gall up and ruin your tool. Ask me how I know. LOL Been there done that. Good luck bud. Great videos.

[@theoneandonly2421]

Joe brother, all these years later, and you still have the best work ethic around!!

[@ar2043]

At 20:20 that thing is sparking like the 4th of July Fireworks 💥 Show!!! Smart find with the throttle lever switch/trick!!! 👏👏👏

[@brandonr8865]

Man this is my absolute dream quad to have. You stole this at the price you paid. I can’t wait to get one, eventually. Love your videos man. Keep up the great work.

[@JB409XX]

Love the videos! I love how you stay calm and monotone you explain everything and get great shots of what you are doing thank you

[@donjuan7428]

Great find, Joe. Expert diagnostics as always. Keep em coming.

[@tomg721]

Nice find and repair Joe. The way you are ripping around your house with all of your projects, you must have some understanding neighbors.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

I feel like there have been an extraordinary amount of Joe videos this past week or two. Christmas MUST be coming early this year!!!

[@SynapticFoundry]

Just when I was hoping he would work on more Yamahas, Joe delivers. Another excellent find and video.

[@SometimeIsNow]

Nice find on this one ! @16:02 it looks like the left cam gear teeth are damaged and worn at the 1-2 o’clock position ? They’re definitely not as tall of teeth as the right cam gear. Take Care and keep up the great work.

[@Stuckin330]

That’s what I thought also on the exhaust cam . Like a few of them were worn down . That’s from running a bad cam chain for a awhile . So I’m betting that engine been threw hell the last few hours of running

[@SometimeIsNow]

@@Stuckin330 I’m glad i wasn’t the only one who noticed that. lol Good eye👍🏼

[@kevoshaw4184]

Awesome mate you inspire me with every video you post 👏👏👍

[@turbophein]

The camshaft wasn't the issue. That is a common mod for these YFZ450 quads. It's called the "cam mod"

[@carriecantrell8512]

Way to lean 1/4 throttle change to NCVQ needle and will help with a lot of the issues. Nice Find!

[@andrewchernenkoff2611]

As usual you have been successful at diagnosing, fixing and riding another non-running motorsport machine. I wish i lived in the US as i would love to purchase a few units from you but unfortunately I am in BC Canada. Anyhow I loved your latest video and keep up the great work! Cheers buddy!😊

[@rintin1874]

Great video Joe watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK

[@Docs77-125Ripper]

Small world I’m watching from Northamptonshire England but my family from Greenock Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@darylmc123]

Glasgow again 🎉

[@ljmini732]

wow, joe gets the big guns out for the clutch wheel. 2 guns and then heat and the old fashion way of the wrecking bar. You sir have patients. felt disappointed that the seller didn't be more transparent on how much work that needs doing. Joe, defo pulled his magic on the vehicle.

[@smitty9733]

I dunno it seems as if the seller never found the reason for the loss of spark

[@keithnsearle7393]

Another good fix. You have a very good eye for detail on these engines.

[@st7650]

Fantastic job Joe well done. Look like the chain could use some lubricants too. Nice it come off it was looking a little stiff. First time it didn’t need a full top end rebuild the bottom rebuilt new pistons. It was like everything fell right into place. Good job

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Joe, your knowledge and skill really paid off on this one! I'm betting the clip for the drive chain was installed backwards! That drive chain looks almost as kinky as the old cam chain. Congrats today you ate the bear!

[@thomaspaul4242]

Eigentlich machst du immer das gleiche. Trotzdem ist es spannend und interessant dir zuzusehen. Eine große Freude. Viele Grüße.

[@paulbreen5885]

Tech tip for you, add a little oil to those threads on puller tools and a touch grease on the end of treaded threaded rod it will make the world of difference when pulling tight items off. You are doing an awesome job with these bikes keep it up!!!👍

[@jaywalls281]

PLEASE folks hit that 👍for this guys Vids he is a top notch guy..This feller is a no nonsence CLASS ACT even my wife enjoys the content and she loves Vinny he is a fast little dude . As always Joe great imformation . Thanks for sharing your exsperience and knowledge .

[@allancunningham6019]

Seller couldn't get the fly wheel off that's why he sold it surely..... You struggled getting that fly wheel off😊 But you never fail brilliant video again brilliant watching your videos thanks.....Joe 😊

[@JimMc-o2p]

Joe your the man I’ve been getting hold of a few mini bikes 4 all rust buckets got 3 running great thanks bro 🇬🇧

[@clintsbrown]

sometimes people need money quick and sometimes you get lucky as the buyer at that time. we will never know. awesome deal joe , sick video

[@johns.4708]

Most important tool in the shop? Mechanic's brain. "That flywheel's coming off.... It just doesn't know it yet."

[@bmw19877]

You are the best quad and cycle mechanic out there. You have soooo much experience.

[@Johnbruzzi4234]

Give me a break

[@jex8046]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Joe & Vinny!

[@mostlymotorized]

Front wheels are on inside out valve stems will probably get clipped on the brake caliper.

[@BlairGuinea]

Nice job Joe, as always you are the very best...............thankyou for your style Sir

[@jangles1839]

Joe i just wanna wish you & your family a very Happy Thanksgiving my friend as well as everyone here in the comments! My thoughts and prayers for safe travels and that many new memories and traditions are made for you guys! God bless you all! ~ Scott 💙🙏🏼

[@mr.freise7982]

oh God that bumper. ALBA action was/is a dealership here in Sand Diego, CA. "Back in the day," God I sound old, they had a massive dealership here in Poway, CA and I spent DAYS there in the sales lounge playing ATV offroad fury on PS2, talking with the sales team and even bought my first bike there. Hell, I even did my senior year job shadow there and saw all aspects of the company from maintenance to parts, and even to online sales. That location, Poway CA, is now long gone but there are still here in the county and are still making rad parts for ATV's, UTV's, and the like, even sponsoring racers in the Baja SCORE racing circuit. damn those memories hit REALLY hard. ps I think there was even an ALBA racing tuned atv in one of the PS2 atv games........god if I know which one.

[@Turleyswheels]

that exhaust sounds fantastic them bikes really do have loads of power while i was watching i was thinking they go for around £3000 in uk especially good ones with no cracked plastic s so i was pretty close but once again them hands of yours are like a healer they can fix anything well done ❤

[@korabeats_]

Damn dude! Did you fully record and edit this vid yesterday?! I figured this was stuff from like a week or 2 ago. My buddy lives in De Pere and just snapped me yesterday with the first snow of the year. That's some crazy work ethic and turnover rate. Appreciate all the vids you put out!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Darn Joe, for a lot of what seemed to be silly amateur repair mistakes, you totally scored on this thing.. what a BEAST! -who wouldn't put a master link clip on?? What?? WHY?

[@donscott6431]

A little PJ1 on that drive chain: noticed it was a little stiff. Good job as usual. Seems like you may be having a run, as far as good buys go. Carry on *and give the little muffin a back scratch* 😊

[@markburns2545]

Wow brov, you did super good...what an awesome machine....massive respect for the vlog, massive respect to you....thanks so much....😊😊😊

[@DTYRA76]

gotta be a hard video for the seller to see if he ever watches it, I been in the same situation before it sucks because if you take it to a shop to get it fixed they charge alot so your just kind of stuck so what I did was just taught myself how to fix things, You save alot of money and it feels good to fix something yourself

[@douglasfitzsimmons654]

That drive chain is toast, same as the cam chain

[@patprop74]

That was one hell of a good deal! If the seller watches the channel, I bet he is kicking himself right now. But at least he got to see it put back together and up and running again.

[@Silent-Lucidity]

Nice quad! Another successful repair!

[@keithnsearle7393]

Yeah! Always check the drive chain before a test drive.🤣

[@kevinarnold213]

Hi from Upper Mi great content as usual

[@steveroberts343]

Instead of calling your zip tie a dip stick, you should call it a zip stick.

[@DG-mi2mc]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@yngvekristoffersen7403]

For a 20yo quad that`s a true gem, only needed a little love…❤

[@neutonrenda2303]

Another great buy, it looks like you are having a run of good luck 🤞 It sounds great and looks like it moves❤️

[@edwardmariscal9941]

Great video!! Thank you for sharing.

[@olivergodbout3827]

Keep up the great work Joe. Love all your great vids. Much love from London Ont Canada

[@youcanseeitall]

Glad to see over 500k subs it's so deserving always great content and lots of great advice on all our big boy toys. Keep the vids coming.

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

Good job joe… looks like you need a new chain bud. Hoosier Wing🇺🇸⭐️

[@Vokėsbaudėjas]

Hi from Lithuania i am wathcing all your videos joe keep it up mate.😉

[@Chiptaker419]

Nice score Joe!! Sounds amazing!!

[@thatlifted_85]

Can't wait to see plowing videos this winter ! Love the videos joe

[@brianmckenna3440]

Another great video Joe mate 👍

[@BillieHill-r6l]

Noooooooo wayyyyyyy !!!! Score brother !!!!!! Wooooooooohooooooo. Damn I love ❤️ people with no patience or mechanical sense 😂😂

[@davidmcgahan5328]

As always awesome video thanks for the entertainment. God bless you and your family.

[@jackattack8696]

Love ur channel Joe learnt so much off ur videos

[@zbigniewludwicki1921]

dzien dobry.ogladam cie od pol roku i wszystkie nawroty robisz w lewo.,ale zajadly jestes.brawo.

[@jamesmcdermott6934]

Awesome deal n good job gittin it back up n rippin!!!

[@ishkibibble1269]

When you first pulled off the driveway into the yard to test the gears, I heard a rattle that made me think there was a potential issue with the chain.

[@angelofbrz]

Never miss a video keep it up!

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

Greetings from sunny southern Spain, glad it doesn't snow here, LOL.

[@Dre1966mustang]

53:19 you could hear something loose sounded like chain.

[@nickgruber2593]

Another great score Joe! Fantastic content keep it up!👍

[@rogerthompson2091]

I can’t wait for the shop build video on the land

[@speedtrapRC]

I bought a 2009 yfz450 for 1000, the guy said the local shop told him it needed the valves adjusted and a timing chain. Opened it up and everything was fine. The valves were spot on and the chain was tight. It had a clogged jet. Cleaned it and it ran great. Sold it for $4500 it’s sad how shop screw people over all the time

[@Gcoug69]

Very nice find ! I got to buy a ktm sxf 250 2009 for 700$ too but holy , it was supposed to be transmission failure . end up changing the crank and waiting on head lifters to arrive . Im happy your quad didnt need alotes of thinks , enjoy

[@Pjw350]

The yfz450 cams on the atv come one tooth off from the factory. The yfz450’s come de-tuned from the factory. You did what is called the cam mod by putting the cam timing to what the yz450f dirtbike uses. This will give you a power increase.

[@marcusschwarzrock928]

Uuuuuh what a lucky guy, he was.. 😂 Emerson Lake n' Palma

[@shawnmackenzie5459]

Wow!! You made out damn good on that deal!😂 Another great video as always brother!

[@599miata]

Again a great job, mate👍👍

[@RobertHislop-bn9xz]

Good way to start the weekend thanks joe

[@airnut5440]

Get some tension on the puller then tap with steel hammer on end of puller it will pop . Don't go crazy bashing it . A single blow with hammer will usually do it. This will stop all your drama with pullers. Done.

[@kimberlyschmidt1737]

Your knowledge is amazing 👍👍👍

[@ayaanhussein-so9ki]

I Once saw 4 250cc Quad bike for 1500 working well as soon i sent my message i goanna pic it up he got soled

[@kenmazza1766]

Joe I have 2001 polaris sportsman 500 ho with a stuck carburetor piston seat bad tried the usual lubrication heat carburetor cleaner ultrasonic I put way to much time into it my truck mechanic tried he could not get out have ever had similar experience Many Thanks

[@aftertheendtimes]

It sound wild, it sucks when the chain goes, you are the best man

[@bodine2537]

Wish there were as many cheat nice looking machines around here in the south as you’re able to score on up north, it just don’t happen like that around here, that quad would’ve still been $2000 + around here in that shape , you got it made in your area Joe, good deals all around just needing a little love 👍🏼

[@shanewilliams8768]

Joe the rear sprocket is on the wrong side of the hub. I just fixed this on a friends 04 yfz today ironically. That'll get your chain more inline.

[@Shanem4524]

I can’t afford a expensive nice one but I find good deals on broken ones I wish you lived in my area and could help me fix one lol you are amazing on them.

[@kpdvw]

if a chain master link is the only big problem then you made out ok on this deal Joe !

[@toooldforgaming]

Haw, I heard the chain rattling severely in the parking lot before you got it on the trailer, then bam, chain go byebye