My Most Challenging ATV Yet (Mouse Infested)

[@Steeps1969]

All those white wires... What a bodge. That's why professionals stay in business :-)

[@bigjay6743]

I have the exact same bike but mines a 02 It's actually the one I'm sitting on in this picture. It has 16000 miles on it it's been the most reliable bike I've ever owned. I've owned it for 20 years now and it has been literally everywhere. With very little repairs.

[@Neo_Wxin2x]

I’ve been watching 2vintage for a long time feels like all I wanted to say is that keep making videos like this I really enjoy then before heading to sleep, and it does help me a lot when it comes to motors I’m into this kind of stuff you do as well. Anyways thank you for all the great content you do n provide. 👍🏼

[@Makemysammich23]

Had a ‘99 250-2wd. The oil filter is to the left of the oil level sight glass. Those 3 nuts hold the cover on. It’s a cartridge style.

[@Littlefoier101]

I have a 2000 300cc one it’s in pieces i bought it from my grandpa about 6 years ago now he’s getting really sick at 93 I don’t have the tools or knowledge to fix it seeing you easily broke my heart bro 😭 I’d do anything to have it running and driving

[@seather863]

Persistance and patience.... anything can be repaired. Nice job 2V.

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

I wonder why he bothers with old crappy . He reminds me of those clowns On the episodes of The so called reality television show, America pickers

[@bighomieJ5X]

Perfect timing Joe, guest speaker at church is putting everyone to sleep 🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@bananabrooks3836]

Let the person who is without sin, cast the first stone.

[@Bandito071]

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours quad bike.

[@taperface2053]

Iv got a 2005 ltz 400 itsts got brand new top end and carb and coil but it will rev good. If I ez in to it but if I try to snap it out git on it it stalls back fiers. And whont rev bast a sertin rpm iny ideas on what is going on I'm sure u git a lot of messages asking questions but thank u

[@bighomieJ5X]

@@taperface2053 check timing 1st, then go through the carb real good (cleaning)

[@myguitaryourface5160]

@@taperface2053 jetting,what kinda carb,oem or fcr?

[@randycrosse]

Connect a grease where the banjo bolt connects on the master cylinder and blow that piston out! Just found this out yesterday.

[@jbj198840]

Had a 98’ 300 2wd when I was a kid…thing was always eating wheel bearings and brake pads. The gas cap is supposed to have a built in fuel gauge and float which is missing on this one..that’s why there’s a hole in the center of it

[@GarageWorx]

Same as my king quad 300's. Best workhorse ever made.

[@rhiantaylor3446]

I would not have wanted to tackle that burnt-out wiring but you fixed it - well done ! Looking forward to the other machine.

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

Joe, when you start things up, let it idle for a while before you rev it to the moon. Also, nothing will start without choke, unless it's 100 degrees outside. And don't open the throttle while the choke is on, it defeats the purpose of the choke, by letting in more air than fuel.

[@TheScottiem303]

Good work but you really need to learn to solder properly and use heat shrink for clean and reliable wiring. Suspect wiring will only increase issues when doing repairs. Thanks for the videos.

[@jameswilson112]

I love my 97 454... Had a cdi issue and bought for $500 with 800 miles... I just bought a pit bike cdi kit from Amazon with a little cdi. Bypassed and hooked up to pulse generator... Runs great, great utility atv

[@Abcdef-zp1lq]

My dad had a 98 454 and he took it everywhere basically, sadly we sold it

[@MusicSensations1971]

Good job deciphering that rat's nest that was pretty bad

[@nateg4236]

It's basically a Suzuki king quad 300. At one time, the biggest atv Suzuki made. Had one and it was a tank!

[@enjoythesho1992]

That quad brings back memories I had one just like it 300 4x4 had a set of super swampers on thing would go anywhere

[@mg-lz3kk]

Excellent work Sherlock! Admire your patience!

[@Day12My]

26:13...Using a impact in short bursts for these helps a ton

[@shayneteynor2191]

I love watching this especially back when you used to race them.

[@MS-ub4sf]

Your new shirt..."She's a little rough!" I enjoy the vids.

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Outstanding repair Joe!!!!

[@zacharywatters1843]

I’ve had a few older Arctic Cats, great four wheelers. Still have an immaculate 99 300 4x4 we’ve had since I was a little kid. I rebuilt a 2000 model 250 last year and have had a 98 arctic cat bear cat 454, 03 250, and a 2000 300. They’re tanks. Usually buy a four wheeler project to fix up every deer season and then resell at the end of season

[@donnaluke4103]

Why do you not use your ultrasonic unit to clean carbs that have been sitting outside for years?

[@ianloveridge6735]

Joe why don’t you tell us what you do with these projects after they finished, would be good to see

[@callmecardo916]

You sure can bring those bikes back you life. Really like your videos👍🏼👍🏼

[@ustinates335]

I believe that is the last year of the locking front dif. You simply clock the lever at the dif. The next year they went to the arctic cat only dif instead of the king quads. Mines an 02 and it has the newer one.

[@ED-ti5tc]

Back in the early 2000s, we called them artic chokes. My brother had one. When it ran, it ran pretty good. But getting it to run and stay running was a problem. Carried to shop multiple times and they couldn't fix it. Great video!

[@Abcdef-zp1lq]

My dad had a 98 454 and that ran great until he put the wrong carb on it and it wouldn't run right and we sold it for very cheap

[@jjjuarez312]

Seriously when I was in high school during the year 2002??!! I use to by the magazine Called dirt wheels and take it to school and look at it during class I seen that artic Cat ATV in the book lol keep it!!

[@jollyshrimpo]

back in 2003 we all rode honda 4 wheelers knew a guy that bought one of these brought it up to the mountains to ride with us locked up first ride straight junk got so many other stories of these breaking too

[@s.a.t419]

​. It's literally a suzuki King quad 300 power train and diffs.......the plastics and chassis is the only thing arctic cat on these. The suzuki motors last a lot of miles I'd argue it's better than a full time 4x4 honda from the early 2000s lol

[@bradensmith888]

Don't forget the oil filter! I'm not sure if you're planning on doing this or not, but if recommend soldering and heat shrinking all those connections you made. Also, those quads are known for eating through shock and a arm bushings - you might want to check yours. Nice work!

[@The_Warrior526]

I see some apparent part and design sharing between this and my 2000 Suzuki King Quad. The air box and the throttle assembly look the same and the engine and rear gear box being one assembly together look a lot like it.

[@pr7606]

Every time this dude calls is rough, I see perfection. He's clearly a premadana.

[@kenjohnson5498]

Your reaction to having spark was priceless lol

[@jimmymcg7081]

I have two Arctic cats one 1998 300 4x4 and one 1999 500 4x4. Whenever they have problems, it is always the wiring or needs carb clean.

[@anthonyrufo5347]

Good job on the wiring, that's something I always struggle with.

[@peteraitken6494]

Brilliant fix joe pretty good sounding machine defo brought it back from the dead mate all in 8 hours too that's pretty awesome considering the mess you got it in take care and all the best cracking content 🔧🔧🔧👍👌

[@louisianarebeltv4878]

@2vintage These quads are Some of the best quads ever made! Absolutely Bullet proof Tougher than a 350D OR A 300 FOURTRAX. They Have Suzuki King Quad 300 motors Have High Low and Super Low 2wd 4wd and 4wd diff lock Only if you are in super Low but there is a mod to do it in the high gear. If I, were you, I'd keep it I love my 96 Suzuki King Quad 300 4x4...

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Another amazing job, I always hated the heel-toe shifting on those Suzuki motored cats but it seems to run great. I just picked up a blue Honda 300 fourtrax last night and now I'm back to 5 three wheelers and 5 four wheelers. Thats where the money from my second job goes! Best of luck on the new property and all your other endeavors.

[@Techpabiii]

Where is a good place to look for a new project motorcycle? I know Craigslist has changed over the years, what other websites are good ?

[@Silent-Lucidity]

I'm going on week two of watching your content... really good work! 👍

[@arriagarobz]

You keep getting better at your craft awesome video

[@pier-lucmorin5695]

I really wonder how many hours you out down trying to fix this machine. I feel like I lost all weekend working on my dirtbike electrical system and I'm not done yet. You sir have great patience!!

[@Ty-NY8vp]

Definitely would love to see some modern ATVs and dirt bikes in a few videos. And I definitely think you should invest in a vapor honing system. Love the channel.

[@craigmorgan4676]

This one's gonna b good,the best of luck with getting it sorted,Ben!👍🤔💪💪

[@richardhuff8201]

From a turd to a treasure good job Joe! 👍👍👍

[@TheCrazymesican]

Hey there any chance you recall where the 2 smaller wires go on the solenoid? Not the pos and negative but the smaller voltage wires on the side of the solenoid. Any help would be great and happy new year!

[@kurtyoung6769]

Wow, I'm truly impressed!

[@johnkosheluk1041]

Are you going to solder and heat shrink the wires

[@BandedG]

Holy Rats Nest Batman! You have more will power than me. Nice job on the wiring.

[@deebee3901]

I'd be interested in what the compression was after the machine was run for a few days?

[@johnperry5102]

great video, you did a great job figuring out that problem, good going

[@johnladd9885]

Another polished turd ... I hate wiring but you did awesome .. I hope the other unit turns out good then the 850$ won't hurt as bad cause at first it looked rough but turned out ok..

[@That__mxc550]

Joe idk if it helps but those artic cat 300s are almost if not the exact same motor lay out as the Suzuki quadrunner 250 and king quad 300

[@thunderroad7289]

It’s the same…….

[@nitrolover5088]

Love the vids keep up the good work

[@reggiexp69]

question how do i get rust of a carburator? i got 2 old banshee carbs that have water damage and one has some rust but the other has calcareous stuck to the flood boal and the ultra sonic cleaner wont get it lose or break cleaner....

[@louisjohnsonjr.4934]

Did you check the oil? If it sat with no plug that would have been my first move

[@sulliandtylergarage1745]

Dang it missed it by 3 minutes love the vids and this channel has taught me so much about motors and all the systems of the engine

[@shotgunz124]

It’s a Suzuki motor on a artic cat frame 300 king quad motor One of the best quad build back when they come out till they done away with 300 and went to 400 I had a 96 and 01 but same all way back to 84-85 when they 300 come out

[@shotgunz124]

I have two z400 a 500 2020 king quad I have had a Suzuki about all my life never had much problems out of them besides maintenance and rebuilding them when needed Just like a lot of Honda and Yamaha people If u take care of them last many years

[@mattbrown5511]

Joe saves another machine destined for the boneyard.

[@iansandy7077]

You never ceace to Amaze. love the content man !

[@AZVIDS]

Man nice fix. My riding mowers harness looked like that and i had to solder all the wires back together!👍👍👍👍

[@dallonspendlove5671]

Ik you guys probably won’t see this comment but I just recently got a 400ex and I was goin to bore it and I’m not sure how to go about it like what size will it need a fan to stay cool I don’t know where to start and need some pointers. Love the content 😎

[@micflynn1]

Reason you don't have spark is because your neutral wire that 6-pin connector on a transmission is your gear selection that goes to the lights up on the handlebars there's a neutral wire on it then if it's not connected to relay won't work and you won't get spark and you can electric started either without the neutral wire.

[@KineRC]

beast mode on that wiring

[@keithfenwick5502]

I don’t know how, well I do.... because you do it every time,but that’s a bloody good job 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍀👍🙏

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Might need impact driver for those old screws.

[@tylerneff1990]

Lmao what a way to start a video “ alright check This pile of junk out “ hahahah

[@murrayminimotors1674]

Another one!! Great 👍 keep pushing imma keep waiting ✋️!!

[@9011combo]

Love to see old stuff runs again

[@micflynn1]

Oh and the aftermarket carburetors that they have on eBay or not the right ones and you'll have all kinds of problems trying to use one you can't get them to work but you have to rejet it.

[@modelrc9500]

That wiring would have given me an aneurysm

[@brody8r]

Hey I have a honda fourtrax 300 and no spark do you know what it could be

[@2shwiftysean8355]

Love you videos keep up the hard work 😁😁

[@JeffWagner-lp3zl]

I enjoy watching your videos, very informative, thanks.

[@Desert2snowoffwego]

Do you use a JIC Phillips screwdriver for those stubborn float Bowl screws? If you don't have one, you might consider investing in one as I have found that quite helpful when you encounter super stubborn bolts in that location.

[@staygold902]

JIS

[@johnperry5102]

what is a good way to stop corrosion on battery cables and posts

[@squatchcrotch671]

Petroleum jelly

[@jamesharless5357]

Another great job!👍🏻

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Air cleaner??

[@scottc0510]

2x4 is a piece of dimensional lumber... 4x2 describes a vehicle. LOL

[@11GalleryATV]

Someone came in and ate the wire harness! lol

[@bigjay6743]

They are very cold blooded bikes

[@jrtwowheels6446]

hi like the channel me with that missing side cover i would try making acover out of sheet metal just a thought.

[@chrisallen3741]

Why would you use all the same color wire?

[@6.7Rollin]

great job joe!!

[@leroywilliams1373]

Looks like goats 🐐 got hungry

[@MrAdrenalin17]

Now to find mud n try the 4x4 out

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Winch has a freewheel knob on side.

[@ronhanish]

Where did you find the manual online??

[@cainbeeping8480]

Are you going to replace the bulbs.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Since its an A.C., what motor is in it, the older ones they used to use Suzukis and Kawasakis.

[@s.a.t419]

King quad 300 drive train and diffs lol

[@thunderroad7289]

Arctic cat stop using Kawasaki engines after 1976. They used Suzuki till 2014 they went with Yamaha

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Bad shifter linkage at handle usually.

[@oldguy8177able]

my god most people would have walked away,well done!

[@chrisallen3741]

Where do you bring your rotten gas to? My local place doesn’t recycle it

[@markeithpeacock222]

I know you wud get it running keep up the good work

[@Brumzter]

Would like to see the gear indicator being fixed :)

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

It'll run with 90 but should be fine, it fires up it'll come up when rings reseat.

[@ColtonRutledge]

Hey 2V, i am working on becoming a offroad/fishing/hunting/small engine mechanic channel. I im soon picking up a free old snow machine from my moms freind, any tips? i know alot already because my dad is a industrial mechanic, but i could use some extra tips. Thanks!

[@jromem7313]

You had spark that first try it was jumping at bottom of plug to the head bolt

[@Roby3269]

Awesome job , joe

[@andrewk6844]

front brake normally on the right side of handle bars Good old Artic cat / Suzuki

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Starting fluid.