Nobody Wanted To Buy This Quad...Now I Know Why

I buy a cheap Honda 400ex quad. #Honda, #Deal,
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[@robertfinnerty7201]

Just a suggestion for your safety. Rig up a chain with a rope block and tackle with D ringsthe front end of the bed of the pickup. This will allow you to control the speed at whcih the machines roll out of the bed and make it much safer for you. it will also be useful if you need to pull something into the bed. Keep up the great work.

[@Hustler_state]

Or, stop pussy footing around and just let it roll out the bed without worrying about trying to slow it down its a quad. It will just roll out. Lol if UT was a bike, yea slow roll it out.

[@PSBEadventures]

Been enjoying the videos man! Been a bike tech for over 30 years and it's nice to see a young man take pride in his work and do it right! Wanted to share my 400ex story quick. I found one in a shed once that wasn't being ridden at a fellows house I know. Looked brand new, just dusty. I asked him about it and he said he'd took it on a trade and something was wrong with the chain and swing arm. It cranked right up, ran perfect, looked like new, but the swing arm bearings were killed. It was a yellow 02 just like this one. Got it for $1200! Might be the best deal I've ever got on a bike! Anyways, got it home to the shop and looked it over real good, absolutely the only thing wrong was the swing arm bearings. Never understood why they went bad and the entire rest of the bike was like new. Wheel bearings, brakes, all that looked factory. Rode it about a year, my daughter really loved it and learned to use a clutch with it riding with me on it when she was like 7. I worked on a friends suzuki samurai one day and she went with me on a road test. She said she really liked the Samurai. A friend of mine the very next week saw the 400 and had a fit for it. He can find anything on marketplace or back then it was mainly craigslist. I told him if he could find me a Samurai that ran as good as the 400 I'd trade even, even if he got the sammy for $1. He found me a super nice 88 all original no rust and we traded. I still have the sammy and love it. Had to put rings in it eventually but its super nice and rust free. I still miss that 400ex sometimes. This one really brought it back. Holler if I can ever be of help man, I've had thousands of Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki's apart and have probably just about seen it all LOL! Glad I found the channel man! Keep up the grind

[@SingleMost]

this deserves a read from the channel

[@PSBEadventures]

@SingleMost thanks man! I've learned things from Joe for sure. Can never stop learning!!

[@Pittsburgh-412]

I'm shocked that you've never heard of ohlins. They are the best 👌

[@CanDoCorey]

Those shocks should be amazing! They're super highly regarded in the superbike world- Not sure about offroad use but I always put ohlins on streetbikes and they ran really well!

[@dennis-br6vr]

i have ohlins shocks on my raptor 700 and they are amazing.

[@garagemcmatt]

Matt from garagemc youtube channel here! 400ex's are my main thing bro. All cylinders say 397cc on them you will need to check the bore. 85mm is a stock 400ex 86mm is a 416 88mm is 426 and 89mm is a 440. A 465 is also 89mm bore but with a stroker crank

[@Naltddesha]

So it’s actually a 426

[@TheRook12325]

@@Naltddesha no it came out as 89 mm so 440.

[@Naltddesha]

@@TheRook12325 ok.. so Garagemcmatt is wrong?

[@TheRook12325]

@@Naltddesha no he’s right

[@Naltddesha]

@@TheRook12325 shit

[@dogtownbrogers2796]

Ohlins are top shelf suspension. Very pricey and on lots of Factory road race and MX bikes

[@stickynuggz9496]

True

[@clivewilliams3661]

One of the very best, I'm surprised that this was not known.

[@Hustler_state]

Sigh, htf is this not common knowledge for a people who have basic knowledge of quads.

[@mattmcdivitt5987]

@@Hustler_state Geez, I’ve been watching this guy since the beginning. His knowledge base has grown tremendously since he started. It amazes me to see people still taking shots at him, yet they’re not ballsy enough to have a channel themselves. Just my opinion, but he seems to be doing well.

[@clivewilliams3661]

@@Hustler_state Maybe for quad guys but they are certainly a got to suspension for dirt bikes (as featured on this channel) and generally for any competition application.

[@dwayneb3041]

Ohlins is one of the best suspension you can buy. In my opinion.

[@jayjudd6518]

No need to thank me, we all like your adventures. Hopefully you’ll keep getting us involved in your life also. Congratulations on the last few years hope the new year will be better than ever .❤️

[@importzz]

About $1,100 new for the Ohlin suspension. good find maybe

[@marcusthomas2690]

Watching all of these videos help me watch what to look for when looking at quads

[@orjankarlsson9108]

Best Shocks ever F1 runs Öhlins

[@S.V.M-MCMXCIX]

Yes öhlins here in sweden ser popular but wery expensive

[@America_Countryhumans1]

Fd2

[@garyeast7259]

I dont think the words service, repair or replace are words that mean much to the guy who sold that.

[@SO-LOUDx1]

Man, I’m not going to quit on the cleaning of the parts. You need a parts washer, that would take your craft to the next level

[@njmxjunkie3128]

If those are real ohlins they are very good. Looks like it may be Chinese rfy shocks with ohlins stickers. That white bros pipe is super valuable in the 400ex community

[@ronniewilliz153]

White brothers pipes are very good on 400s and sounds so good

[@briankennedy5578]

They are Ohlins shocks. Has the name cast where the reservoir connects

[@njmxjunkie3128]

@@briankennedy5578 is it cast into it? Looked like a sticker I could be wrong tho

[@briankennedy5578]

@@njmxjunkie3128 Both. About 15:18 when he's looking at the exhaust bolts you can see the front shock. The focus was a bit off. But you can clearly see sticker on the reservoir. And the cast portion of the body which connects to reservoir it says Ohlins. And yes they are good shocks. Set them up correctly and should be smooth

[@jeremyTallen1]

You could make a killing having a fire sale on all the bikes and quads you have once tax time hits.

[@claztube]

I can't imagine what the seller of this quad must be thinking after seeing your tear down of this engine except to believe he must be blown away with your expertise in your field of knowledge. Also he must be feeling relief that he gave you a break on his asking price when he sees all that this quad needs to make it whole again. I certainly am astounded in your ability.

[@acamp5468]

You and your family have a merry Christmas!!!!! 2vintage

[@David-oi7im]

...hey Joe, wishing a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year to you and family and most of all, thanks for all the mechanical tutoring that this gear head needs..

[@barryaitchison5565]

dude merry christmas all the best for 2023 love to watch your vids always do they are pretty awsome

[@JapanSkies]

Recently came across your channel after getting into sport quads this year. Just wanted to say you seem like a chill and genuine guy. It is super relaxing watching you restore the former glory to these awesome machines. Merry Christmas to you. Thanks for providing such good content to so many people.

[@squirrelmanbob]

Your reaction to the Ohlins shocks is pretty much how i feel about most of the brands you mention. This side of the pond Ohlins is a big name. Ive used them on rally cars and sports bikes, fantastick bit of kit. Ive neber heard of most brands you americans mention because we dont have them over here

[@baileyblount7771]

Joe, I love watching your videos!Pro tip tho would be to take a better look at the vehicles you buy because you can save money and avoid getting screwed over. You can say you can’t do x amount because of those issues and save some money. Use it on those tinier expenses like bolts, nuts, electrical, etc

[@jayguilliat3655]

At this point I’m sure he’s buying them for the content.

[@baileyblount7771]

@@jayguilliat3655 that’s what I think aswell. It’s just strange how he doesn’t even check quads or snow mobiles will spin over

[@charlieblackwell1628]

keep us in the loop about this quad. Im very excited to see what the rebuild looks like

[@TheBikerx13yo]

You pronounced it right to my knowledge. OHLINS suspension is pretty awesome. More high end. I’m sure there is better and worse. Definitely good stuff. At least on street bikes (I don’t have much experience or knowledge of their off road stuff) but on road is pretty good. Also video can be deceptive only you would know , looked like you were having trouble getting it into third? Love the videos as always. Merry Christmas!

[@fordfan6474]

lol how do u loose a battery… merry Christmas joe!!

[@dennis82468]

Merry Christmas Joe!!

[@frankdodson3534]

Merry Christmas Joe to you and your little family

[@NathanBroullire]

Thank you for bringing light to the sport quad. It's very unfortunate to see the decline

[@atv55803]

white bro pipe is 215 for tail pipe section alone, yuge money and olins shocks too, old school honda mods parts, all good parts and top end pats pro taper bars too

[@peterhallbus1114]

Öhlins suspension is considered among the best you can get (at least in europe), cant say for sure about that model and unless you are swedish the pronunciation is spot on ;)

[@maxxisrazr2012]

The worst condition the atv's you buy are, the more I learn watching your videos. Such a great project and I can't wait to see you get the stripped bolts out. That is a real pain to do but I hope i'll see some tricks you use👍 You're garage floor is so nice. What is the floor made of?

[@nickolasvaughn667]

Merry Christmas bro but holy shit I'm in Melbourne FL and its 31 out and I'm freezing

[@derekgardin1512]

How you been doing this for so many years and not know or even heard of Ohlins? Lol they're top shelf and have been around forever.

[@mikeharris6901]

Iam 55 and have been watching your KZbin channel for quite a while now have learned a lot from watching your channel keep up the good work Merry Christmas and happy holidays

[@michaelwilharms570]

Do you ever sell anything? I'm in the Fox Valley.

[@ianhorabin9763]

Ohlins are some of the best shockers made..top units.👍

[@paulbudford]

It's needed more work than you first thought. Not good for you, but good content for us. Ohlins are a real premium shock. Surprising to see them on this. But a big selling point. Thanks for all the great content Joe. Wishing you and Jade a great Christmas.

[@RayFinkle]

Ohlins are good shocks.

[@marksanderson1332]

Probably the best suspension units available. Just look at what the Moto GP & World Superbike teams use ?

[@thelifeofjessejames]

You're like the Tyler Hoover of the ATV side of KZbin. If you get a good one that doesn't need a bunch of work, you can play with it right away and make content. If you get a project, you get content out of it by fixing it up on camera and then more content ripping it around on the land. You basically can't lose!

[@davesplace1307]

I would just get a new head if you can. And repair that one and have it for a spare. Use all the good old parts. Get a bolt kit also

[@danebowen729]

Ohlins "Oh-leens pronunciation, btw" were top of the line back in the day. Came stock on Cannondale quads. My old Cannondale Speed 440 had the non-reservoir versions, the Moto came with the reservoirs. They are nice shocks.

[@jplevesque5428]

Just a suggestion For the cartridge oil filter,,,cut the paper element off ,,,it's going to look like an accordion paper,,,then open your bench vise and put the accordion paper element in the vise and squeeze all the oil out of the paper element,,then you will be able to see on the inside of the paper element for metal shavings,,,I've seen metal shavings on the inside of the paper element before on some engines,,,,it's just a suggestion,,,and thank you for your great videos they are awesome and educational 👍

[@mattridge5986]

Think you freek Vinny out when you start talking to the camera...he thinks your going crazy talking to thin air...bless him...great vids. I watch them all. Keep up the fantastic content...happy holidays to you and yours .

[@scottzackery3209]

Never realized how relaxing a engine teardown could be, miss my motorcycles , and working on them. ( 1990 SD) . Felt that -40 when you said that. Like how you show the novices what to look for and how to fix. And " " look a gift horse in the mouth " and experience is wisdom. Never realized ATVs held value that long. The pooch makes the channel . You remind us what we learn today could be useful one day, marry Xmas.

[@brappptv971]

as many toys youve had, you not knowing about ohlins is a shock to me..

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Merry CHRISTmas! Wow! @ 34:38 you can see the engine moving while you are breaking the bolts lose.

[@rs5001988]

Ohlins possibly the best suspension money can buy 👌 all the sport top spec ducati's have um 👍 sounds just like my xr400 always make me smile when the just tick over plodding ❤✌🇬🇧😘

[@RagdollRacingInc]

Merry Christmas mate

[@buckroger5850]

You need a good steam cleaner my friend and Merry Christmas to you guys.

[@roreyheinzeroth5216]

Keep up the good work and always posting with something new... Really dig what your doing

[@timrepp7870]

Thanks for showing the difference between a professional mechanic and a just a guy trying to fix something :)

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Thinking the exhaust had issues, seems like it's not very mechanically sound. Good luck. Could be a journey!! I know you can get it right!!has potential.

[@mrpenland]

Merry Christmas Joe

[@Can-qm5ed]

You should adjust those valves that’s what that ticking sound is if don’t adjust the valves the ticking will get worse and the motor will run like crap in less there are hot cams hot cams tend to tick but that’s just the hot cams telling you there happy hope this is useful to someone😊

[@robertmowery9596]

I'm surprised you've never heard of Ohlins shocks. I'm a lot older than you so maybe that's why. You do get some really good deals on bikes and quads. Keep up the good work!!!

[@2-STROKEFUN]

Merry Christmas to you Joe and Jade!

[@ianbartelmez4720]

Using Chrome sockets and extensions on an impact? You're gonna get some crap for that, lol Seriously though, I won't buy powersports anything from younger people... I got my sled from an older guy in Beaver Dam, outboard from older guy in Grafton... just a personal observation...

[@frankm8533]

I'm the same way when I was younger learning to work on vehicles and stuff my grandfather said never buy anything from a person that's got a junky yard with shit everywhere Lol I still think like that

[@ianbartelmez4720]

@Frank M oh for sure! Or from guys who put off that "I'm gonna send it, if it breaks, it breaks vibe.

[@stevieb1367]

Hi, Öhlins is a german manufacturer an very well known für all kind of bikes, a set costs about 1000 dollars in germany!

[@down2earthparanormal145]

those r pretty value able machines these days even the 250 ex goes for like 4 g

[@kylebeach2316]

No way dude I have a 250ex and the most I've seen in my area is 2500 top theirs no way they are worth 4k

[@down2earthparanormal145]

check ebay n craigs list may b not 4 g but close

[@YetiYeti-ql4so]

Merry Christmas and thank you for all the videos. It is a joy watching your videos. Would love to meet you in person someday and shake your hand and say thank you. Some times things get hard in peoples life and sitting down and taking a break from life and watching your videos makes life so much easier and I thank you again for helping me get thru some tough times with your videos. Again Merry Christmas and have a happy and safe new year

[@mrmx3097]

Merry Christmas Joe. Love your videos man

[@bosse1033]

Merry Christmas Thanks for teaching! Keep it up

[@ALDA2479]

Man Joe got some inventory stocked up Merry Christmas to u and the family God bless

[@sandmanbub]

Merry Christmas :)

[@emmettvonflue1827]

You should remove the air box lid and re jet it

[@lewispaul8802]

Ohlins are great shock’s definitely a good shock

[@jeffroberts532]

Merry Christmas, Joe! Thank you for all the great vids!

[@amishandy6910]

Love the video! Was hoping for a more indepth video soon and got one for xmas! :-) Me, I'd probably buy some new tires for the back while your ordering parts. It helps when selling and the overall cost isnt that much. This thing is pretty clapped out to be honest, but you should be able to still break a profit.

[@c3r3bralm.f]

The Ohlins shocks cost more than the quad...... someone loved this quad at some point, probably a 2500-3500 pair of shocks.

[@t12goby2]

You mentioned that about the batteries before

[@co.dconfidential5395]

I lose all respect for any man that can own a machine and treat it like that. God bless you for saving that poor thing.

[@Young937phoenix]

I got a 01 250x sportrax with tittle for 800 for the kids. I had to do alot of work because it sat for 10 years in garage with mice and stuff and not taken care of sitting there. I made a mistake by cutting off the front fenders and now I'm looking to spend 300 on new plastics so mud don't go all over them all the time riding. Worst mistake I'll never cut fenders off again it looks good but not practical.

[@kylebeach2316]

Even with new plastics preventing your kids from getting covered in mud is near impossible with quads. Unless you have them wear rain gear that's the only way too keep mud off from their clothing

[@matthewprovost9879]

ohlins are great shocks man. Used to come on stock CR500 back in the day. There are varying grades of their products... but minimal middle shelf if not top shelf.

[@jmendo2546]

Oh my god Joe actually looked in an Airbox before he buys a atv..A hold my Beer moment I'm in disbelief did I just see that lol. 2:41. Ohlins gas charged shock's are real good score A+. Rear tires are the cheapest tire u can get Sun F china tire Junk. But rear rims have kinda Bead lock to stiffen the rim edge. White Brothers exhaust another score it is complete setup as there is no heat shield.

[@T2garcia]

the ohlins shocks are one of the best shocks money can buy!

[@finster7582]

Merry Christmas Joe ! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@trevnuts1456]

Tusk rear bumper

[@taylormillard1293]

Really enjoy your videos been watching you since the early days! Done a few 400ex my self and use your videos a lot for reference

[@hoosierway]

Merry Christmas Joe and Jade! Keep up the good work 2_vintage I'm looking for a 400ex myself.

[@adambentley92]

The tie rods look like the all balls upgrade kit

[@benschlack5814]

FYI you don't have to take the cylinder off to see if it's been bored just measure the cylinder

[@davidheilman1613]

Sell the Shocks! Put some normal Shocks on to replace them. Fix this Quad up and sell it as a Runner. enjoyed the video.

[@ryanjohnson1814]

Looked like in video, cylinder had some glaring. may have got hot or improper break in, on why only 120 psi. And I bet it would drop, lower, once warmed up from riding. As compression is actually supposed to be checked after engine is warmed up, probably just a hone and new rings. And relap the valves, one may be not sealing good.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Steering stem easy to straighten.

[@craigcolburn8016]

Oh Lin's suspension has been one of the top rated for the last 30 something years. Surprised to see he put those on a 400EX actually.

[@michaelthomas788]

I have a 2004 that I swapped out everything to stage 2 stage two air cleaner carb Jets CDI ignition coil cam crank lightened racing flywheel composition series clutch wiseco cylinder stock bore with 10.5 piston compression ratio piston r I spent $2,600 for the quad and probably dumped another three grand into it

[@COOPS82]

I noticed the case was welded right away 😮

[@isaacguardado4521]

Bald rear tires, loud ticking on start up, exhaust shooting out from starter area, oil leaking from the top end. You shoulda got it for 1k or less

[@zacaea1583]

Merry Christmas!

[@michaelthomas788]

There's no way that's a 440 kit 440 kit you have to take the engine out take the crank out of it you have to have the cases machines to fit the sleeve of the cylinder for a 440 kit you cannot borrow a 440 out of a stock cylinder you have to reach sleeve the cylinder leave 4:40 kit has a issue of pulling cylinder studs out of the threads which is why they make a special head bolt kit for the 440 you also need to get a helicoil set because those two bolts that are missing were stripped meaning the threads from the aluminum or pulled out which is why the bolts are gone be careful you do not strip all the valve cover bolts they have a tendency to do so which is why they have a lot of options for aftermarket heads the 400ex they tend to strip out when disassembling

[@bryankorpal840]

I have a vitos 240 big bore kit in my blaster and the cylinder still say 195cm2 and you can just bore and resleeve a stock cylinder

[@peteraitken6494]

Yeah a bit rough round the edges joe sure you will bring some class back to it mate 🔧🔧🔧👍👌all the best for 2023 and hope you had a great Xmas 🎄

[@AdambrookshireII222]

Are you able too do a part 2 video on the carnage Honda 700ex with the chewed up piston and head ???? 🎉 sick bike and carnage gotta see it done

[@stevemayo1175]

So At 13:22 See that Weld On the Case Yikes it has Gone BLOUEY B4 OUCH

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

Ohlins must not be big outside Europe. Here they are a household name in aftermarket shocks.

[@leefking6671]

THE Öhlins suspension is very Good

[@onesweetxj]

Quick question… tomorrow I’ll be looking at a 2003 400ex .. the guy said it starts if it’s jumped at the starter solenoid… the Starter Button doesn’t work…. Would a new wiring harness fix that issue ? Also he said it runs with the choke ON .. if it’s Off it backfires through the Carb… what could be the issue ?

[@Duckyridr]

Ohlins is possibly the best suspension components you can buy. Fyi Also, I'm in northeast wisco so stay warm buddy!

[@marcbeddis1471]

ohlins are the best and most famous shocks especially here in the uk

[@The_Real_Zaineman]

Joe, do you own any easy outs ? It seems like you could definitely make use of them :) Z

[@dustinrichards8401]

8:45 look like those cheap ebay shocks but idk