Seller Couldn't Fix This ATV So I Got It FREE

[@commishg]

Your process is a life lesson for us all, even those of us who aren't mechanics. If is an effective combination of common sense, patience, and perseverance. You don''t get angry or frustrated. When you are puzzled, you simply say "hmm" and continue the process until you find the problem and solve it. Kudos to your character. P.S. Keep the test driver on the payroll.

[@johnmoriarty6158]

I agree with everything above.

[@JM-wr2fo]

Hmm :)

[@Samar_MotoBuilds]

exactly why I love his channel.

[@Alex_B403]

@commishg was on my way to write something similar. No wrenches flying over here 😂

[@reggiexp69]

i jsut sell it :) had 12 qauds at some point with more then half not working... finaly sold most of them couple i didnt even touch and sold for theprice i paid.. didnt care didnt wanna mess with it (it ran at some point but bad onyl with chhoke) other i just put to gether cleaned up sold most i still made a profit on. some i lost 100€ on. after 5 years it sittin in my shed/garden... sometimes u gotta let go. i fixed thhe quads i wanna keep. my banshee 350 and raptor 350. dont need more now i still have 3 quads to fix and sell... or sell for parts cause i just dont care to fix some of them cause i lost registation and bill of sale so i lose 400€ already on it but only paid 450€ for it. but its all in parts baare frame with engine withhout top end.. so yeahh i do get why people sell soemtimes been there... you just stoped careing but i never wanna lose so i only buy when i know i can make the same amount back. i just dont have the focus to fix something. sometimes i do and then i lose interest

[@gregmcclure2640]

Jade's smile while riding that ATV was priceless! It reminds me of when I brought home a Honda 200, and my wife asked me "what is that?" I said "It's a 4-wheeler". She asked what it was for, which I replied "to ride". We took it to a local off road park, and the bug bit her. She now rides a Big Bear 350, and is an animal in the mud! Fun times!

[@jackmundo4043]

Joe, your wife is a delight. Thanks as always. All the best.

[@thekawirider2832]

A toothpick

[@rescuehoundemtd]

Man what a steal. FREE. And your wife loves it. That’s great. We should see more of Jade.

[@TenRing69]

Joe, your troubleshooting skills never cease to amaze me.

[@homebrewer7]

Greetings from Indianapolis, Indiana. Fantastic project. I just GG turned 88 yrs and enjoy all you post. Great to see your family. Makes your program memorable. Love it.

[@RC-fu6hg]

Her smile and the need for speed says it all. 😎 👍 what a great find!!

[@kevamor]

Man you got pretty good at all this over the years. Great job! Electrical can drive some crazy but you understand well how to trace things down.

[@AxisDSTC]

You have inspired me and my wife to buy a house so I can do what I love, exactly what you are doing! I dont think you know how much of an impact your patience and knowledge have on people, Joe. Thank you for all the videos all these years. And you better keep that ATV for your wife!

[@neutonrenda2303]

From an unsure little glance as she pulled off, Jade sure didn't take long to get to a big smile as her confidence grew lol 👍❤️

[@andrewauman40]

Can't believe you haven't taught that women how to ride until now. That smile on her face says it all. 👊. That was a hell of a find. Not too often you see free.

[@scottfarraway34]

Whenever I get stumped when I’m problem solving a no start issue I think, “What would Joe Do?” Love watching you go through these vehicles. Never gets old because each one has a different challenge to overcome.

[@william6526]

And the best thing about this machine it made your wife smile and she was having a good time. She gained a lot of confidence and speed as soon as she got used to riding it. Give her time and she will be able to go riding with you when its a lot warmer. Give her credit because she was cold but still kept riding and that shows she was having fun. She's a sweetheart and you are a blessed man. I've been married 52 years and you've got a keeper for life.

[@marctorigiani4558]

That was really cool watching your wife ride the little 200 she looks like she really enjoyed it

[@walk4718]

You guys are just a precious couple. Blessings on your family during this Christmas season ❤

[@mattmepham4725]

Joe, you are like the Bob Ross of motorcycle maintenance. I’ve never been so relaxed while watching someone wrench!

[@HereistheDeal]

With all your Projects, I am a bit surprised you do not have an Out-building for storage with the size of your property instead of paying a place to keep them off-site. Love the way you formatted your yard for test riding, that itself is awesome. Also your hands on and narration of what you are doing is outstanding, You do it so flawlessly anyone could follow along and understand what you are tracing down or trying to uncover. I enjoy looking forward to watching your troubleshooting...

[@toddabbott781]

A bit of plastic wending , some filler, and some paint would fix that cracked plastic. One thing I like is how you cover the basics. Check the battery and hook up a jumper pack. See if it cranks, then take the spark plug out, look at the color, put some oil in the cylinder, check for spark and check for compression. Then check the oil levels and condition, check the gas and flow rates, clean out the carburetor, then fire it up. Then you check all the lights and horn, breaks, chain/belts, tires, shocks, and bearings. You just methodically go through everything. I also like that you prefer fixing a wiring problem instead of doing bypasses. Then you usually clean it up. I like that you even buy cosmetic parts and correct clips and bolts for everything to return it to the best shape you can. You are also meticulous when setting gaps, and clearances and rebuilding anything in the engine or transmission. You want it to run like near new condition. I also like that you would rather get a used original or rebuild an original part that just drop in a cheap Chinese part.

[@rodneygreen9968]

Great video on diagnosing the ATV. Looks like J has a new toy to ride at the house property or land. Thanks Joe for taking on these electrical issues & making a machine run again.

[@dawnwhidden4520]

I’m from Florida and I’m watching alot of utubers up north live & work in that cold weather and I couldn’t have done it back when I was younger but keep up the good work cause you are very good at what you do.

[@AvocatDude]

Yea gotta love Jade… “did I look cool?” Classic. Perfect size for her. What a score this was.. ya can’t beat free.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Joe, you can relax on some of your other deals that needed a lot of work! Today you won big thanks to your patience, knowledge and skillset! And you have a very cool wife! Congrats all around!

[@neutonrenda2303]

It's pretty amazing that the carb looks so clean in the bowl and then the jets are clogged, that could have thrown someone off not expecting it. 👍

[@Dirt_Serpent]

I got 2 old motorcycles for free this weekend, clean titles and all. One is a 1983 Yamaha mx100, needs work but I put gas in and it’s running and riding. The other I have a little bit of work to do, 1973 Honda st90. Both are totally original. The 90 I’m suspecting just needs a carb rebuild, fuel lines and a battery.

[@vadimkargin3200]

2 years ago I bought my son a predator 50cc, from a neighbor. It's been sitting a while. Same thing, I had to run a ground to the start button. Stator had to be replaced, it had no spark. Runs like a champ since.

[@bilinda508]

Joe electrical is my nightmare. I love your patience and methodical approach and never get frustrated. Great win for you, well, your wife!! Lol

[@mriad0]

Nice little machine. Good job on trouble shooting the electric issues. The rubber gourmet for the shifter is hanging behind the plastic. It just needs to be pulled out and re-installed.

[@JonathanPhilip24]

Look forward to your videos every couple of days. You should take a day off and take your wife out to the trails for the day to build her confidence. That machine fits her perfectly. My favorite KZbin channels are the ones where I feel like I get to know the family, so always fun to see your wife and a little normal life conversation.

[@bannzai]

Are you going to keep it for the Mrs? She looked so happy on it. Love, health and respect from Steve in Scotland.

[@rememberthis8795]

Okay, was that the Misses ripping that ATV around before we actually saw her on the machine. I love the ‘How to’ videos and your super calm approach to all problems. Be blessed as you are definitely blessing people by sharing your skills.

[@gusviera3905]

That was great watching Jade on that Polaris...like it was made for her. Great job, Joe. You guys have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Cheers.

[@charlessanders1342]

Always great to get an easy fix free atv. That's great that your wife was riding it pretty good and enjoyed it except for the frigid weather like it is here near St Louis. Was surprised she wasn't wearing gloves and figured her hands had to be getting cold. Great video 👍.

[@SBWings]

This was a great find! It's in really good condition. I know this doesn't apply to this ATV but it may apply to your Polaris UTV's. In the oil pressure regulator by the oil filter, there is a metal pin or rod behind a spring that can bind after some time. If the pin binds at one end, it cuts off all oil pressure and the engine self-destructs. If it binds in the other direction, the oil pressure rises so high it can blow the oil filter off. The solution is to remove the pin and replace it with two 5/16" steel ball bearings. The two balls won't bind. Mustie1 recently fixed his. He found it on one of the Polaris forums. Hope this helps someone avoid a blown-up engine.

[@0ptimal]

Dude you're a badazz at all this. I don't watch often anymore but every time i do im so impressed with how far you've come. Mechanic stuff and youtube. You've built a pretty great life by sharing yourself pursuing a passion. Cool to see.

[@jayjudd6518]

This was a great wiring experience. I thought you did a great job I looked like a spaghetti factory to me. I don’t know how you do it. Nice to see your wife enjoying for a change the ride.. 😊😊😊😊

[@imds123]

Nothing worse than chasing electrical gremlins. Great Job!

[@singplumb]

Do you ever hear from the people that sold you something “cheap”, or gave away? Do they watch your videos and think to themselves, why didn’t I check that? I really enjoy your videos. You seem like a great guy, our world needs as many great guys that we can get.

[@Slane583]

One of the last dirt bikes he worked on and got running the seller wanted to buy it back from him. The guy had too much money put into it. So he bought it back for what it was originally sold for plus what Joe put into it for parts and time.

[@cousinfrosty1157]

I was wondering that myself.

[@tylerandree2216]

@@Slane583he didn’t charge for time. Only parts. Joes a great guy.

[@Slane583]

@@tylerandree2216 He's the type of person you want to purposely pay extra for his efforts, but doesn't want the extra. Of course he sells his bikes for profit. But it seems like he's doing it for fun most of the time and to fix the un-fixable. So far everything he's had that people said can't be fixed he has gotten fixed.

[@martindavis925]

I love watching the electric solutions talked through ✌️

[@wallyklw5]

Dude called and wants his machine back!

[@michi_danksta]

The dude must have more money than sense.

[@ukprojectbikes1595]

Is there anything you can’t fix ? You Always get these project running 🤣💯

[@RadioReprised]

Tell her she looks COOL!...and she clearly likes that Quad!

[@YouriCarma]

This shows again that electricity knowledge is a very important part of being a mechanic. One lousy thread being wrongly connected halted the whole machine. Well done.

[@keyper555]

Another great score and easy fix if you know what to look for, and you start with the basics and work it out, really nice to see Jade riding it, she needs to go out with you on the trails and get comfortable riding and when your kid gets to that age all three of you will be tearing up the trails, ain't nothing better than a family ride.

[@brianmooney7009]

THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND. JOE. Damn you realy elevated your skills. My head was spinning with all those wires. Nice victory. ✌️ 😊

[@larrycone8821]

As an ex motorcycle mechanic I always enjoy your approach. Great editing as well. Pick up a quality set of box end ratchet wrenches.

[@dmflyer]

Love watching you chase the electrical as a retired GM factory Mechanic at the Acadia - traverse - Buick plant in michigan electrical was my favorite thing to chase I like the way you methodically chase and troubleshoot great work Joe !! I use to change engines and trannys also but the electrical is what I enjoyed most. I would tell people the nuts and bolt stuff is easy the electrical tests your brain and problem solving skills . Another great video nice find.

[@RAKINAUS]

Joe you teach the most valuable lesson in mechanics, just be systematic and don't jump to conclusions. Thanks for such a professional video. Hahah your wife loved that one, all automatic!

[@bryanrulz3904]

Awesome job Joe! I've learned so much from watching you work on all of these different projects. Thank you, brother!!

[@tomiseppanen5444]

Doctor of 2vintage, or 2vintage Doctor. I love you work man, great job!! 👍🙂

[@neutonrenda2303]

The Honda is looking amazing without the wind- thingy faring on it, much better.👍

[@waynecurrie9017]

Finally getting your wife to ride and her opinion is kinda helpful as i want to get my wife on a quad This was a great find and good job getting it fixed

[@greathornedowl3644]

Nothing like a little old quad to bring a pep to your step. Great diagnostic skills, and a quick flip

[@Gregrsmt]

😅😅😅😅 Bare alligator clip on a wire.. " That looks like an aftermarket part." Your positivity is amazing... Love it. Give Vin a scratch on the head from me please. Great job!!

[@darioheinzen1401]

You are a genius man!! Learned a lot with all your vídeos.

[@JeffLucia-m7m]

Hey Joe, love your videos. Ive been watching since the beginning and would watch your videos everyday if you posted everyday lol... what is happening with your shop that you where laying out on your land a while back? Are you still planning on building?

[@rizzo3689]

Great vid! Nice job grabbing that on facebook for free. The Jade test ride at the end was a great ending! Congrats on having an awesome family. Love seeing Vinny too!

[@scott729]

Very nicely done, Joe. Good for you

[@brianmooney7009]

Congratulations on the new quad Jade 😊

[@Nine_883]

Great deal. So many problems turn out to be electrical in nature and most people just make it worse by trying their hand at rewiring the bikes. Before you know it I am either buying it for next to nothing or fixing it for cheaper than a dealer, but still making good cash money.

[@martenapperloo1055]

Amazing mechanic work,I think I am almost a red seal mechanic watching your videos lol.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

The one we did recently had the kickstarter attached to frame, so if it was required it could be easily accessed and put on. Great job. If the battery dies, the kick starter will work, it's carburetor, don't require 12v to run.

[@adriannicholson8819]

good to see you getting your better 1/2 out real good to see her having fun

[@WeTrudgeOn]

A good cheap way to stitch plastics back together is take arrow t50 staples and grip the legs with vice grips, heat the top red hot with a bottle torch, stick it across the break, let it cool and break the legs off, rinse repeat.

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

I was thinking exactly this. Jane would LOVE that bike. And im happy you let her ride it and Im sure she would love to keep that one!!!

[@peteraitken6494]

Great job joe on the Polaris jade quad lol I think she enjoyed this one ,can’t beat a free quad and all fixed in a few hours now that’s a great deal if I ever seen one ,jade looked really cold right enough it’s been the same here in Scotland absolute freezing brilliant content as always joe take care to you and family and of course the dogs 👍👌🔧🔧🔧🏁🏁❤️

[@donjuan7428]

And Joe doe it again! Thanks for the ride.

[@kenjohnson5498]

The mechanical side of wrenching on bikes is fine for me, but the electrical systems are a million miles away from my abilities. It's nice watching someone who explains what they are doing in complete detail.

[@Dan-x7r]

I'm running late bro I gotta get to work but I got to see this thing run first . Have a great Christmas bro to you and yours .

[@realitycheck5838]

You are a very likeable guy and a pleasure to watch and learn - thanks for the vids!

[@Christian-ew4eg]

Hey Joe . Thanks again for your awesome content . First "Port of call " after any shift ! Methinks that one is a keeper ... Cheers from Christiano the Coal Sampler in Australia . 👍

[@travishendrix7026]

Really nice find. Im thinking Jane will want to keep this one for herself to ride. She was comfortable and enjoying herself pretty quick and its a pretty little 200.

[@JayMac3180]

Dude you’re a machine! You always figure it out. So impressed and love watching your videos! Keep it up! 👍🏻

[@dirty2shame]

Anyone ever tell you that you sound like Owen Wilson.. calming watching you fyi … thanks for content learning a lot ..

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Dude I think you're wife found a new love lol. A free quad it fits her perfect and she likes it. Bring her out to the land and let her rip and ride together.

[@SlibberyFibsh652]

was just about to go to bed but can never miss a 2 vintage vid🙏

[@mikemccomas1440]

Joel please add more audio comment while you are test driving. I would enjoy it and think everyone else would too. Thanks for keeping your channel free of foul language. Still waiting to see the new pole barn go up. Hopefully pour some concrete in the spring.

[@francisbarbeau1862]

Looks like your Wife has a New Ride!!(Great seeing Jade now and again)!

[@boastyy]

Great job mate. Bicarbonate of soda mixed with superglue is great for repairing the broken plastic as its white. Used it on a fridge drawer some years ago and its still holding strong today, very strong bond. Don't get any on your hands as it gets hot when the soda is mixed with the glue.

[@Willis-y7n]

I've been watching you for about 2 weeks now I like your videos they're very informal you definitely know what you're doing people can learn a lot from watching your videos thank you for the experience I will continue watching your videos

[@rmax2]

She looked to be having a great time on it, perfect size for her! 👍

[@waffalobill]

Free is in my price range. I don't get these ppl that never do a oil change. Another rare appearance from Mrs. Vintage. Hi Jada. Little practice you'll be racing around in no time.

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

You have to have a background in electrical engineering... myself I'm MECHANICALLY inclined. Electrically I'm lost, your videos are a great tutorial of electrical troubleshooting❤❤❤

[@wisdomdaddy515]

Free 4 wheeler..cool.. Wife's beautiful smile and laughter Priceless ❤

[@sjaakmcd1804]

Jade grinning from ear to ear, AWESOME, nice one Joe

[@copperaudio9664]

Very impressive electrical troubleshooting skills Joe.

[@leeberry3155]

Great little quad,worth keeping for the Mrs ,get a little plow,and pull trailer ,its been riden ,but not abused,the engine runs fantastic,thats how you know its not been hammered,Great find,and fix😎

[@thefoxx2051]

I was applauding you while i was watching better then some movies any chance of a feature length..well done.

[@FrozenToast396]

never heard of a Polaris Phoenix. this is a new one to me.

[@markgreenough4568]

You are the mad genius when it comes to these things and very envious. I’ve got a 2006 kx250f that pops and bangs seller said it was sitting for a year with 87 octane which should be 91 and above but I am not sure about carbs which I’m sure just needs a cleaning or a new one and definitely have to add the updated air screw to adjust easily but when it does start it’s a beast and has a ton of compression tires this old man out pretty quickly lol. Glad I have my ktm 450sxf that’s electric start.

[@MiBurnout]

The Mrs. definitely looked cool on her new used Polaris 🎉

[@philhunt9297]

19:14 (I'm no 2vintage or mechanic [although I did C&G repair and servicing of motor vehicles 30+ years ago but never did anything much with it) - I'll also add I paused the video [so don't know the outcome] but what I spotted was the voltage change when 'brake button' pressed earlier and I'd guess the reason it's not turning over [with current setup] is because the button needs to be pressed also. I suppose some will rip me a new one for jumping the gun...this comment isn't about criticism but maybe just testing my thought process.

[@alrad5686]

I think Jade really enjoyed that little 4 wheeler. Can't beat the price either.

[@canebuilder3520]

Thank you for saving us too from the incessant booster beeping, I always wondered if it was getting on your nerves!

[@MrNipper7272]

Your patience is amazing you did great for free!!

[@kameronrudolph3428]

Joe great deal on an easy fix nice to see your wife enjoys it .

[@colinaitken9046]

What a little gem, about time you got a lucky break, nice one Joe, nice money for the next project

[@lloydbethel252]

Good find Joe. Great to see you including your wife in the videos. Can't wait to see what you pick up for the baby to learn to ride

[@Jimsalos]

Excellent video, Joe! You and Jade are a great couple

[@kochykoo]

Well Joe just goes to show when you do good things you get good things in return. You gave away that bike which paid the way for good positive vibes and you got one in return 😉😉😉

[@bernievanderheijden3954]

Thumbs up for Jade this round Joe, this one is a keeper I think🤣..only missed Vinnie love him checking around love Vinnie haha.Great vids as always,keep it up.✊