I Thought I Got SCAMMED On This Quad. Too Good To Be True...

I end up buying a Polaris Predator 500 for a crazy good deal...but was it too good to be true? #Quad, #500cc, #Fix,
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[@jasonglad6278]

The oil in the air box is most commonly from doing wheelies with it. My 2004 50th anniversary does it when either over filled, or if I've been showing off.

[@sixteenstone007]

He just went a little overboard when he oiled the air filter lol

[@Davido50]

Darn it, that KTM engine runs real good 👍 tho..

[@oski360fuego5]

@@Davido50 😂🤣😂

[@stw9495]

That was my first thought too until he dipped a whole screwdriver in it.

[@stevestephaniecaudill4879]

@@Davido50 It’s not a KTM motor.

[@DerveyZ]

Been binging all your videos, and I must say you're a huge inspiration! Im just getting into working on motorcycles and these videos are definitely a big help and motivation!

[@corbingray9330]

Fox shocks came stock on the predators, my dad had one and said he liked it but always had problems. He raced quads too but I dont think he ever raced the predator, I believe he raced on a trx450 here in Illinois back in the 90s. Was one of the fastest in the state, we have trophys to prove it and he even raced with the current national quad champion Chad Weinen(I think that's how you spell it) when he was just starting as a rookie. Sadly my dad blew his knee out and had kids so he stopped racing, hes still got the skills tho even with his limited knee. He taught me everything I know and now I'm even teaching him things because of these vids. Keep em up!

[@Anticidal25901]

There wasn’t a trx450 in the 90s. 04 was the first year

[@corbingray9330]

@@Anticidal25901 yeah that's why I said I believe, I havent talked to him about it for a while so Idk what for sure he raced but I'm pretty sure it was a honda, so it might've been a 400. Havent been around many trx450s so I dont know a whole lot about them other than what I've learned from my dad about the one he had and I wasnt old enough to remember him having it or his predator

[@fcfilms4336]

@@corbingray9330 who’s your dad

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

@@Anticidal25901 some ppl live for an opportunity to correct someone else,eh Donnie..

[@alcopower5710]

Where at in Illinois? I raced a Trx250r 89-91 Hare scrambles at Splinter Creek Dirt Riders Association and motocross at the now long gone Otterville track.

[@jeffkenyon7084]

Definitely get a wood stove it is a lot of work dealing with the wood but it is so satisfying

[@KowboyUSA]

Puking oil out the crankcase breather happens when the oil level in the crankcase becomes too high. Since the oil reservoir sits higher than the crankcase there's a check valve to prevent gravity draining the oil from the reservoir into the crankcase. If that valve doesn't seal perfectly for any reason, the oil bypasses the valve and fills the crankcase. What happens is after sitting owners check the oil in the reservoir and seeing it's low (because the oil has drained into the crankcase) they fill the reservoir.

[@2vintage]

Yeah I believe that's what happened here

[@laska907]

The oil was a paid actor

[@cgreeneblue]

@@laska907 love it..hahahahaha

[@janetgreenslade9281]

Exactly what i was thinking

[@oski360fuego5]

@@laska907 lmao 🤣

[@ryancraig2795]

Good job. Just a quick comment - when reinstalling fasteners on stuff with multiple of them, don't tighten any of them until you've got them all started.

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

There was so much oil in that airbox I'm surprised the U.S. government didn't try to invade it.

[@TotallyNotNuclear]

underrated 🤣

[@jplevesque5428]

Cool video 👍,,,ps,,,every time I do an oil change and filter,,I cut and open the oil filter and inspect the inside of filter for metal shavings,,it gives you an idea of the condition of the engine,

[@tommywood2983]

I own a 2006 Polaris outlaw with the Sam engine as the Predator. I am the second owner but I have owned it for around 10years! It jumped time once and I had that fixed other than that I haven't had any trouble with it! In my opinion the 2006 outlaw is the best trail riding sport ATV there is! I have 18" tires in the rear an 20" tires in the front. It is 4" wider than stock. The engine is stock I don't even have a slip on pipe but my outlaw is the best handling best riding atv I have ever been on! The power is just right. You can have fun and use the power you have! Great content man thank you and God Bless You Brother you and your family!

[@ramell5325]

I got a 06 outlaw aswell she quit running one day and I’ve been trying to get her started ever since pretty sure it’s the timing and a bent exhaust valve but I love this damn thing so much haha

[@johnandersson]

You should build a waste oil heater for your garage! You should have plenty of waste oil based on the content on youtube. Don’t forget to make a build series on that heater.

[@2vintage]

Haha yeah I should!

[@johnandersson]

@@2vintage There are so many build videos on youtube to get inspired from. Im looking to buy one as soon as I manage to collect enough cheap material to build from. Thank you for great content by the way. Keep it up!

[@geno7404]

Pro Steering, Fox Shox, Douglas Yellow Dots, and Stainless brake lines are stock on all predators. The Pro Steering system is ok, it just uses 4 tie rods to help eliminate bump steer.. I've had a couple of them over the years.

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Well done but the whole time you were riding I was waiting for the seat to come off and the air box lid removal for the big reveal.Keep at it.

[@waylon7371]

Sweet deal on a killer machine! Short shifting them and letting them pull from down low will be where u get most of the power out of it tho! 🤘

[@halfnelson6115]

Gotta be careful with that type of heater. Those things have started more fires than ex- wives.

[@freedomnow8906]

I'm 31 and have never seen a heater like that in my life. And I'm in the same region as him.

[@sethgarrett1994]

It's been negative 20°f every night in Illinois for the past 2 weeks still out riding gave her a tune threw more fuel at it hasn't skipped a beat

[@jasonrutherford1722]

way to many people on here giving you advice when 3/4 them dont have half mechanical skill you have but i know your a good dude and let the peepers peep and you just keeping makeing bank$$$ keep up the awesome work brother !

[@charlesbrown478]

Polaris predator and outlaw are awesome and by all standard faster than their bigger bore competitors. A very underated quad. I'll tell you right now I've seen plenty of raptor 700s humbled by this machine.

[@neonin97]

My 08 525IRS SMOKED ONE!! 🤣

[@jmendo2546]

Nice that you have heat ,but cold air blowing under garage door 1:33 , I can see daylight shine underneath still. Ground look's uneven if u put a towel or old rug on outside to stop the draft. Or buy the Rubber part that attaches to bottom of door to cusion the gap. Stay warm Winconsin get's Cooold. I like these video's you have learned alot , Joe your almost a pro-now knowing what to look for /buying/ and repairing knowledge

[@2vintage]

Yeah garage needs more insulation and some cracks sealed. It's definitely better, but not 100 percent.

[@oski360fuego5]

@2vintage Its hilarious how ppl notice things like the garage door weather stripping 🤣, what's next someone noticing that the windows and doors are outdated and that you should replace them with the new ones with LOW-E Argon Gas Glass Technology to get superior insulation rf rating in your garage lmao 🤣... just joking anyway love your content bud, look forward to more future videos... God Bless and best of luck in all your future endeavors....

[@jmendo2546]

@@oski360fuego5 He start's video with him using heater & saying its cold out and he live's in Wisconsin. 2:05 I seen Draft spot under door because I also live in cold New york and when your down low working on thing's like engine's you can feel that cold air blowing in like driving with a window cracked open. The only set back with removing air circulation in his case is he is using kerosene fume's and probably no roof vent as heat and fumes rise. I seen he insulated wall's and dry walled them since he started using his garage lol

[@jodimane7179]

4:54 "Its got fox shox... i don't know if those come stock... or not" 😂😂😂

[@rettbull9100]

I have Suzuki boulevard. I'm a car guy when it comes to repairing. I replaced the fraction plates and added oil. Was riding and oil was just pouring from the air filter housing. I over filled by a lot. I learned not to over fill.

[@richiefearn4214]

Deffo think he put oil in it to keep the mice out ,I have seen it before with the old timers ,I would recommend just keeping a eye on it though but I think you would be fine ,great video and awesome find 👍👍

[@donseymour5560]

Did he get confused during the oil change, maybe his truck just got the 2 quarts. haha Killer Find, Thanks Vintage...

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Great quads, not too bad to work on. My son's friend has one and he can keep up with my son on his raptor 660r. I do all the tuning and repairs on it when and if it needs it, mostly just standard maintenance, enjoy.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Starts doing it again check for air bubble in injection line coming out of tank. 3qts is overfill its injected as long as it picks up its injecting. Good job

[@jackfisher3906]

It's from a Bad design, (Crankcase vent tube going into airbox), under load a high vacuum is formed in airbox with low pressure in crankcase, which causes oil to be sucked out of crankcase into airbox. Simple solution remove vent tube from airbox and let it vent to atmosphere.

[@titletownclowns1545]

It's an unfortunate EPA regulation, the only place where you should find oil is in the factory "oil catch can" with the foam as it is a higher performance machine. You will see any car with a big cam or higher compression uses a catch cans rather than a breather out of the valve cover or vaporized oil coats the whole underside of the hood. My Predator has to have a after market catch can because of the cam, compression, and RPM's now turning 8K+, I have a video of when it spun up to 7440 RPM's. Pops

[@franmartin8361]

Just bought one yesterday all plastics everything in good condition, runs an all but I'm about to dig into it make sure it's all right

[@gervais.d8399]

Always start your bolts by hand. When you went to put that bolt with the power tool I yelled at the TV. Lol. Cross threads = leaks

[@garyholt9573]

I've seen a few of them bikes engines get blown up because of the lack of oil because the owners didn't read the manual on how to properly refill the crankcase and the reservoir

[@noduh736]

Good find but you really shouldn't run the rpms up so high on big bores they dont like it as well as it being unnecessary they start loosing power in the high rpms

[@Southized]

If your big bores loseing power your valves are loose

[@duckworthatvandmxadventure6601]

GREAT VID JOE!! KEEP EM COMING MY KIDS LOVE THE CHANNEL!! HELLO FROM COLD OREGON

[@joevendramin9509]

Excellent deal. Here's a trick for you when you are using Crazy Glue. When you use Crazy Glue sprinkle some baking soda on it. There is a chemical reaction that turns the glue rock hard. I've used it a bunch of time's and the fix last's forever.

[@johnmarano2345]

Fox shocks, dunno if they come stock... or not. Thought the rhymes were going to continue. 😂

[@justinraab8062]

My neighbor once had me look at her lawnmower because she said it was smoking real bad. I noticed she had way too much oil in it. She said she added a little oil to it each time she used it. I think some people don’t understand that you have to add oil every time you use something, or maybe the previous owner didn’t know how to properly check the oil level.

[@greathornedowl3644]

I've never seen oil, a lot of oil, in the air filter before. I thought PCV valve (easy), clogged oil passages (harder), or worse piston rings (hardest). A friend owned a car leaking oil he filled to the top of the valve cover - ZOINKS. Looks like you were having fun

[@MichaelMiller-ru6qg]

You should try a mini split air conditioning unit they are magnificent for garages just installed one myself love it and they are affordable you must purchase the heat pump units

[@Davido50]

Thats a rare & VERY NICE machine Joe! Add to the "keep forever" part of your expanding collection sir. Hope you find more YFZ450s ! The YFZ450X is bit more rare... yet very similar. Fox Shox do come stock on Polaris quads. Replace the fronts w/ new pair Fox shocks from Ebay. - Ohio

[@lukecombs5242]

Polaris did run fox shocks on a bunch or there quads and side by sides they are factory on a Polaris for the predators and the outlaws.

[@89vette89]

I have an outlaw, and when you took off the seat I felt like I was looking at an entirely different brand of quad

[@audiomonster303]

Always have a piece of the air box hose on the carb as you do know the carburetor spits gas out backwards right? It also started hard from not having the air box pipe on. Thats where the fuel is atomized and then sucked back into the engine.

[@unknxwnbuilds9955]

as a predator owner 1200 or whatever you said is a crazy price for one especially and 05 thats that clean looks 100% stock except pipe

[@stw9495]

Lort. Reminds me of this Ranger I bought for parts once. Kid had it, wouldn't start, no power to fuel pump. Got it running and noticed it smoked an awful lot. I drained 2.5 gallons of oil out of that 2.9 liter engine. It called for 5 qts.

[@geno7404]

Should have just pulled the 2 drain plugs on the bottom of the air box! would have been much easier! haha

[@kevinmd77]

Exactly.

[@chadbeggs5970]

Great find brother, looks like ole dude put a gallon of oil in it, glad you didn't have to sink no money in it

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Seal airbox, it's pulling it from the crankcase vent hose. Seen it once before. It'll drip a bit til you seal it.

[@loganboyer8816]

This use to happen to my blaster when I stored it standing up in my storage unit to save space lol.

[@ZafiraSteve]

Get a carbon monoxide monitor in that garage whilst using a kerosene heater

[@2vintage]

Yeah that's probably a good idea!

[@juliantucci3273]

Make sure it’s hard wired so the battery doesn’t die

[@ryanhosted3051]

Guarantee that garage leaks out enough hot air to vent itself just fine.

[@bloodsweatandtearsforeverl9833]

Colin furze uses a bird, if it dies, then you know to get out

[@jerrywilcox9890]

Lol people heat there houses with them and have not problems 😂 🤣.

[@pocillipora]

Pogo stick front end lol, as I’m typing you said something about the maxed out shocks, go figure lol.

[@1991enduro]

I own xr250r and the only way you can check oil level accurately as its a dry sump system and oil in frame is to run bike upto temp quickly check oil level in flat surface and I mean quickly lol easy system and if looked after is bombproof

[@williamkinnane1606]

Thanks Joe!

[@tomburdett6639]

I wonder if maybe he stored it with the front end up in the air.??? 👍👍👍😁

[@davesplace1307]

Owned an 03 pred without reverse. Hate that it didnt have reverse but you could easily dump the clutch and get the back end the break loose. I always kept the rpms low and shifted fast and without the clutch and it had more power and torque when you speed shift

[@Tyler-ts2ld]

Mine would outrun almost every quad you put it against. They are absolute MONSTERS!

[@riccochet704]

Maybe he had it stored in a wheelie position on the rear wheels up against a wall. That's the only reason I can think as to why so much oil was in the airbox like that.

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

No it can have as much as a liter of oil or more in the airbox if it has really bad blow by so just because there's oil in the airbox doesn't mean it was stored on its end

[@MrZack1497]

That does seem like too much for blow by. Reminds me of the old tractors that have oil bath air filters.

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

@@MrZack1497 you'd be amazed at how much oil can be built from blow by look at some of the drag cars they have to run a catch can and they literally can drop a couple liter of oil on a run it looks like it was most likely caused by overfilling but if you look at the video when he was starting it just as it fired it popped through the carburetor and if you go to near the end of the video when he was driving it you can hear a pop out the exhaust I've had quite a few of these predators and that is usually a sign of bad vowels all you have to do is perform a leak down test and you can determine if the valves are bad and need to be done or not

[@MrZack1497]

@@MrATOMBOMB420 Interesting, I did just hear someone say predators are "sensitive" to overfilling the oil. I just bought one and put a top end on it (used head). I need to do a leak down test, but it does fire right up. I have heard these motors have all kinds of timing/valve failures that end up with the piston crashing into the valves. That's why I got this one cheap - the previous top end had heavy piston and head damage and a cracked cylinder.

[@slade4175]

this is actually a common issue on preds of oil in the air box.

[@colebernal6608]

My 2008 Honda trx 250ex does the same thing it usalwly happens when I do a lot of wheelies in one ride

[@joshuasheppard7394]

I had a Yamaha grizzly that used to do the same thing when I done prolonged wheelies

[@ryand3880]

Starting the bolts with the impact made me cry a little

[@m_ssingp_eces]

Thing needs longer springs on the front for sure. Sweet rig.

[@bananabrooks3836]

Common occurrence when owners don't read the manual about checking the oil level on dry sump engines.

[@Davido50]

Yes truth. Dry sump is so much better too.

[@louismays9708]

I was about to say if it wasn't a Polaris you got shafted but I see that it is, I love mine

[@CBALLEN]

Put some BEST LINE in it at every oil change, that stuff is amazing!

[@garyholt9573]

I have seen that on the Polaris predator I owned one and I stood it on its tail end and hauled it that way and it filled the air box full

[@aaronbrunelle6604]

Hey Joe, you may want to buy the stock case saver I just noticed that your not running any case saver at all. You should know by now that you should always run with a case saver never know when a chain will snap! It'll save you from having to tear into the bottom end and having to replace a case half bc there's a hole in it from the chain snapping.

[@kevinpatella6731]

Best advice ever! Told my friend to do the same on his 450r, and he didn't, slung the chain right through the case,

[@fire_node2416]

@@kevinpatella6731 happened to my friend on his dirtbike and chipped his case it's fine tho lol

[@justinhill5370]

Hey man I'm the new owner of that predator he sold this in December to me do you still have a crank case saver forsale

[@pascal1237]

Hey mate love your vids!❤️ Can you ones restore a Tomos? These things are incradeble. great from the Netherlands🙏❤️

[@acebetoohigh8250]

Try to find a LTR450, I live in Wisconsin too so I know there hard to get for a good price but would still be cool.

[@christopherpotts8754]

Put a stage 3 cam and high comp kit. Can probably get a diff oil tank on ebay with cooling tubes.

[@justinhill5370]

Honestly im happy I bought this quad brotha ended up getting itp wheels full aluminium skid plate set a aftermarket front bumper an hand guards for it thing starts up an rips every time I need it too

[@catmanflorida2839]

There are some good finds, but rare. I was lucky and 3 years ago bought a Husky TXC 310R with 12 hrs in mint condition and 3 sets of riding gear, 1 was never worn and oil and filters and a stand. Gave him $2500. for it all. No one wanted to buy it, as he couldnt provide a title. But after he told me why, I told him how to fix that prob and get it with no probs. 2 weeks later, he got his title and I bought it. Im a happy camper.

[@jeffd876]

I have a complete set of plastic headlights and the choke assembly I need to get rid of for 1 of these

[@peteraitken6494]

Nice quad joe awesome buy mate guy went overboard on the oil lol take these all day long take care mate 🔧🔧🔧👍👌

[@lovro1505]

What you think about polaris predator 2004?what are his flaws??do they break down??

[@bretthibbs6083]

for the heater you can probably use a fan in front to heat the garage a lot quicker but maybe not

[@frankdodson3534]

The fan pointed indirectly at the heater is a good idea keep the air flow slow . I would ditch the kerosene for a ventless wall mounted propane much better option .

[@Grags-hd1sj]

Awesome Joe!

[@m8fusion712]

Great find man

[@RowdyDB]

so much oil wasted in the making of this video lmaooo nice video bro!

[@easydoz1]

Wonder if you could put a oil pressure gauge on that fitting of the oil filter cover. Probably not necessary tho...

[@TheTojocat]

Cant use that chimney with a pellet stove, they have to exhaust directly out the back, but they are easy enough to install, especially in shop like yours

[@2vintage]

Oh okay good to know, thanks.

[@sandys9791]

Kero heaters are so cool for how low tech they are and how much heat they put out. Just a fuel soaked wick will heat your small home or garage.

[@Davido50]

Oh ya!

[@sandys9791]

@@Davido50 I have a few old Japanese kero heaters that use cotton wicks and I use diesel in them. I just have to trim the wick about 3/16" a week when burn quality goes down because of the residue that builds up. I can get a whole winter out of a wick and they are like $10 bucks of ebay if I actually need to replace one. Originally got them for when the power goes out but they work so well I use them whenever the house is chilly. I have a collection now because I cant resist buying them when they pop up for $20 on marketplace because people are scared to use them. I reality they are perfectly safe and csa approved for indoor use.

[@donaldblakley6796]

I own one of these . I had the same too much oil problem. All good now... and yes they do pull hard lol . Very quick acceleration tho. Would smoke my buddies 700 raptor at the take off

[@youtubeistrh4666]

Need some of that luck over here finding something like it in Minnesnowtah

[@excelframpton]

Hey just wondering how you can check the oil while the front is lifted? Shouldn't you be on a level surface ?

[@sixty-nine69]

My cousins preditor had fox podiums that came stock and my 97 scrambler 400 has fox floats

[@royhenson3379]

That is the Only Polaris I would Own.. Maybe an Outlaw Also.. Great Deal Joe..

[@2vintage]

Outlaws are nice too

[@karl6823]

These quads are nice!!!! Ive watched a stock one rip a 700 raptor up no problem!!!

[@Razor6On3]

Nice joe. Good score

[@christopherpotts8754]

Definitely overfilled too much. Its not hard with the separate oil tank. I had a raptor 700r 2017. I believe you fill oil to owner manual volume. I dumped a qt in the crank case and the oil tank. The manual said let it run for 3 mins i believe, then let it sit another 3 mins and then check oil level. Its easy to over fill. Because the oil goes into the crank case. Then the oil tank says its low. On a raptor you dont thread the dipstick in to check oil level. Ive had honda motors fill up the miffler leaning them the wrong way. So its possibly from storing it.

[@gregflorin6737]

I saw a predator and got so happy I’m watching this whole series

[@mikestowe6136]

im sure theres left over oil in the line unless u take it off n clean out the line your guessing but im sure thats what it is since it was overfilled

[@murrayminimotors1674]

That oil was crazy😂

[@mrpenland]

maybe he thought it had a old style oil bath air filter lol

[@jimmy1life]

Holy you got a use for all that used oil damn probably added a quart every time they used it lmao

[@baldtireproductions1281]

idk if im right but im at 8:17 and my prediction is the oil was overfilled and pushed out like that happened to my honda its kinda weird some dip sticks you have to screw in some not and sometimes the atv is supposed to be warm before checking oil takes alot of studying

[@darioalcala6995]

Thanx for sharing

[@donaldblakley6796]

Hi, just wondering whatever happened to the 85 yz 80? Couldn't find a connecting rod I think. Maybe I missed part 2

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

Sweet ride. 72 top speed is just about right. Get it cleaned up and sell it on! Profit! 😃👍👍

[@ejtakach]

Do you know what you want for it?

[@justinhill5370]

@@ejtakach bought this wheeler in December from him

[@vwsandvettes3253]

I hear tell that "so-CHALL-ed wis-CHON-sin" wind is no joke! BRRRR!!!! 😅 I'm content though, to watch it from afar down here in NC!

[@j-beatsimaginationstudio1987]

looks like you changed your truck oil lol. be safe brother :)

[@chadbrown6444]

I can hear that bracket for the rear brake rattle unless something else is loose

[@shoes121255]

Is the carb float stuck so it leaked a bunch of gas into the oil making it overfill?

[@Hunter-kz6os]

Need to get you one of those diesel turbine heaters. Best thing I’ve ever owned

[@juandrevanderlinden5284]

I made the same mistake once on our polaris...the engine has to be running when checking the oil level otherwise it will show its low....i checked it while not idling and thought the oil was low...after i added a bit of oil it was all pushed into the airbox

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Whole new meaning to oiling air cleaner... lol