Seller Said This FREE Three Wheeler Won't Run

I get a free 1985 Honda ATC 200x three wheeler that won't run. #Honda, #Fix,
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[@lukefortin9616]

It's going to run, don't forget it's a Honda.

[@Bigpeso32]

Facts

[@Slane583]

Even if it sounds like a bag of hammers it's going to run. :)

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

​@@Slane583 this thing runs good after he got the intake valve correctly set.

[@Slane583]

@@PaulHigginbothamSr This thing actually isn't too bad looking for what it is. Even when it sounds like they're pounding nails they still run. I see people around my area all the time asking crazy money for something that's otherwise scrap. The one's that amuse me the most are the people selling a fairly clean machine for a crazy price and try to pull it off as being "mint" when there's huge chunks taken out of the plastics. Just because it's clean doesn't make it mint. :)

[@lucascady4992]

Absolutely!!! 💯

[@RC-fu6hg]

Helping your neighbor fix a quad… priceless! You sir are a Gentleman. You know it’s fixed when Vinny gets excited over it.

[@manuela.hernandezcordero2658]

What if the neighbor's kid just wanted a new quad? 😂

[@stephenstevens6573]

He really does LOVE that spark plug tester, eh?

[@billvon3304]

Yea how funny is that 😂😂😂,

[@marleyndaddy]

😂​@@billvon3304

[@jefferybye2169]

Yes he does.🤙

[@jwtrikes2467]

😂

[@dennissarver1963]

It's just a gimmick !

[@robertgainer5129]

Don't mean to be critacal, just helpful. You almost always turn Cresent wrench, channel locks, and vice grips in wrong direction. they are desighned to tighten the girp when presure is applied, when turned in tie correct direction. 🙂

[@dublindave5795]

YES, it's like trying to use a pipe wrench backwards. I know sometimes visegrips won't fit going the right way but I cringe when people do it especially when it will go on the right way.

[@MrGeoffrobodine]

Let's all chip in and get him a spark plug wrench. That really is bothersome.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zenmaster1761]

He's not the only one that uses pliers in Crescent wrenches wrong every one of the tubers must not have ever been tought the correct way 😊

[@GNX157]

He is absolutely brutal with his misuse/improper use of tools. He causes himself more problems that way than the ones that come with it thru the door. It’s a sad commentary on the state of affairs because he doesn’t deserve 500k subscribers.

[@minnesotatomcat]

@@GNX157you only have 14 subscribers. Be happy for the kid, he gets them running.

[@donscott6431]

Glad you called Vinnie over. Been missing that lil brown nubbin😊

[@thebigguy8306]

The real star of the show 2Vinnie

[@Stomper67]

Joe, get yourself some ratcheting box-end wrenches for those stubborn hex bolts/nuts that you can’t fit a socket onto!

[@littlefella4314]

Amen

[@markjones6181]

I was just thinking the same thing.....good call.....👍🏽

[@CrazyHamSales]

Next time you need to pull a carb from a 200 Honda here is a tip... Remove the two M6 bolts that hold the rubber isolator to the head, 8mm wrench, loosen the intake hose clamp on the back of the carb, then just slide out the carb and isolator to the right side, just falls right out. Also its good to replace the O-Ring on the front side of the isolator at the head, they harden and flatten and leak with time, so does the O-ring on the front of the carb to the isolator. Its a lot easier then dealing with the 10mm nuts at the carb, the bolts to the head are easy to get to. I've rebuilt a lot of these 200's, 200, 200E, 200ES. You can get any part you need for them still, the valve caps can be replaced with brand new XR200 valve caps from Amazon since those are so chowdered, new o-rings on them will stop leaks there as well.

[@user-ve9im7wb1k]

Sounds like a Great tip. Gonna use it on my 85 200 resto! Thank you

[@RARufus]

Great info mate!

[@dougaranda6187]

It lifts up its rear leg like Vinnie does. We got the trifecta today; the spark plug checker (twice), the land, AND Vinnie.

[@jamesconway337]

How do we know its Vinny not a doppelganger,?

[@hardluckvintagegarage6968]

Joe will probably get a lot of flak for his crude tools and wire wheel jet cleaning, but this is how all of us started out. My tools came from dead grandpa because the Snap-On truck never showed up in my driveway. Jets were cleared with grandma's smallest sewing needles. Joe just shows you if you get a free bike and you just try, you might have a running toy in no time.

[@vortex812]

Yeah but he's not just starting out! Wrenches are cheap!

[@GNX157]

That ship has likely sailed. If he was single he’d probably have the proper tools, parts washer, and vapor blaster like a lot of the other good channels. But he’s got a wife and small child, I think? So there are now other pressures. He has to make money from a YT channel (not the smartest move) just to survive. He really should have a regular job with health insurance and the YT channel as a side gig.

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

I think the claw hammer is just to troll us.

[@chele-chele]

Joe's sitting on an easy $50,000 in bikes and quads, he's not hurting and certainly can afford some tools and equipment.

[@dennissarver1963]

He has enough money to afford proper tools ! No excuse !

[@chriswall1667]

I love these old Honda trikes, these are all i drove as a kid.

[@bigjay6743]

If you think that one's rough you should have seen the one I owned for 15 years as a kid. There wasn't a bit of that bike that didn't have wire holding it together. But that was the bike that made me realize Honda's are damn near invincible. That thing was under water more then above In its last days.

[@KixBryant]

I totally agree, I've paid for the same atc in worse shape 😂

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Those old Hondas are usually easy fixes. And in my opinion, it’s not in terrible shape for its age.

[@navigatorx1013]

V-O-M is your best friend when resolving electrical problems/mysteries.

[@lawrencemacdonald-yz4vn]

Exactly, honda is the best and bulletproof.

[@LordGrievous1970]

V-O-M?

[@navigatorx1013]

@@LordGrievous1970 Volt Ohm Meter.

[@mdemartile]

I really enjoyed this video. My childhood friend's grandfather had two Honda ATC's, one a 185, and the other, this 200 you have here. My friend and I both had XR80'S, and his grandfather would take us down to the train tracks in our small town, and we would ride the dirt bikes, and ATC's for miles down the tracks. The good old days.

[@lead5s]

well you made vinnies day and your neighbors day. good job! vinnie looks so happy when he is running!

[@jeffmckc2081]

You always apply pressure to the fixed side of the jaw on a Crescent or a Channel lock you will have better luck not rounding things off. Also the TDC has a arc that you have to find the middle of because it stays at TDC for several degrees

[@jasonlohorn268]

This is so therapeutic… you get everything running nearly every time . This helps me and I’m not sure why lol !

[@greathornedowl3644]

Same, something that would take me weeks and lots of cursing, he gets fixed in an hour.

[@cenccenc946]

ahhh, fond memories of watching the news with a cast on my broken arm at 10 years-old, the day they outlawed the sale of those. 😆

[@CrazyHamSales]

I still ride them to this day, after almost 40 years of riding them i still haven't got hurt by a three wheeler, quads on the other hand....

[@kevsumner2064]

Should have seen my 200 es when I got it. Rebuild on the top end and it's running like a dream now.

[@allan9603]

I had 3 of those on my ranch in Montana, rode the H-E double hockey stick out of them through rugged country, up mountains, through streams.., and not one time did they fail me or my ranch hands! Of course I kept the maintenance up on them, oil changes, tune ups... They are indestructible if you take care of them. Hats off to Joe for taking this one and working on it. Oh hey Joe brother, we miss your "master mechanic " Vinny😅😊😂

[@greathornedowl3644]

My thoughts exactly. Too old (lazy) when game hunting to be huffing it. I'd need a little boost

[@outerfroggy1]

'Really rough' people would want 1500 bucks here non running lol

[@foxlake6750]

Agree, in my area people consider these classics and pay way too much for them.

[@tonygriffiths2485]

There is a young lad that will be very pleased with you. I have been there ! Not with motors, but fixing things in general and have found that a few items I have worked on suddenly start to work and I never knew how ?!! Apologies if I have already mentioned this, but as a pit crew for a Mini 1000 Challenge series team here in Blighty, we were on a track day at Brands Hatch. I was taking lap times and the car failed to appear from Clearways. After looking around, there was the driver in a small layby just on Paddock bend. I got permission from the tower to go across the grass to see him. He said "your the electronics guy fix this will you ?" Er ..... OK I replied and started to look at what was wrong, there was no spark between the lead and chasis. So I disconnected the main lead into the distributor cap and electrocuted all who were leaning against the car. I said it was the rotor arm. The driver rushed over to the pits and came back with one which when fitted fired up no problems. Some head scratching occured when I lokked at this rotor arm on the bench with all sorts of highly sophisticated equipment, nothing wrong with it. When compared to a working one same dimensions. Its still in my toolbox, fault not known ???! Wierd !

[@steveneddy9492]

Attention : I THOUGHT you had torch tip cleaners to run threw Jet passages. ??? Torch Tip cleaners are awesome...just a bunch of different sized wires on a Blue carrying case....show was awesome as usual

[@YouriCarma]

Nice methodical fix which shows how important it is to take all these steps. Just love it 😀

[@nickdee1913]

When you were trying to to get that cap off to find TDC, I’m suggesting for next time to stick a quarter in that slot then turn with some pliers and also spray with the wd40. I’ve use this and it works

[@joebacarella2829]

I had a 250 Honda 3 wheeler 2 stroke, it was red white and blue, I used it to pull my ice shanty, it was fast but too tippy for me, I traded it for a 125 Honda CR, this stuff brings back memories, I love it.

[@corporalclegg914]

seeing the old skool On Off Selector on the fuel cap takes many of us back to some great times. plus, that’s also an indicator that anything you do to repair and/or restore what’s below it will not be in vain. good on ya, Joe.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

That's a golden oldie 😮

[@TheUniversalEyes]

My cousin bought a brand new one in 1985, he would ride it to work, which was at a cow farm. In 1989, he graduated high school and left home and as far as I know, it's still parked at his parents house, in the backyard.

[@ManMountainMetals]

Christ, I fall asleep 😢and he's working on a 3 wheeler. When I wake up, he rides a quad 😂

[@BONNIECLYDE-1934]

Happy Days Joe Has Posted Yet Again 🔥🔥🔥

[@puro]

Try looking up acupuncture needles / 3d printer nozzle cleaner. They're very small needles that are pretty strong. Would be nice for cleaning out jets.

[@frankydngr]

There are many companies that make actual jet cleaners. They cost, like, $10. They work great.

[@robertgrothey2429]

Old Hondas never die

[@vesandreev7864]

Great job Joe! Thanks for all 4 videos this week! That's awesome!

[@bagbrothers7787]

I had a few of 3 wheelers. My friend bought three and gave me a 200s that needed a clutch. I used to keep a pull start kit with me. Can't tell you how many of those I changed on the trail.

[@bigtexas940]

In all my years of owning these I only had to rewind 4 or 5 of them Your trike must've had an issue with the decompression lever Or you never flipped it up😂

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Air fuel screw, best at 2 full turns, factory spec.

[@MoistTacos27]

Just here to say I love the content. I have recently acquired a 1983 Honda 200ES and a 1985 Honda 250E. I have the 250 running and am currently working on getting the 200 working now. And it’s because of your channel that I feel comfortable working on these!!

[@bevis226]

200S not 200X. Huge difference. Not in bad condition at all. Ya have to realize it's a 1985 3 wheeler that's been through several generations of kids beating the living crap out of it lol. Testament to the build quality of the old Hondas is that they usually fire rite up with a simple carb rebuild and some fresh fuel.

[@billydonnelly7378]

I love your videos! So many great memories of me growing up in Wisconsin on a 160 acres. I’d drag everything that smelled of gas an oil back home with me and wrench on it . Once I found a couple old snowmobiles at the dump and made one run good enough to drive It all summer and was a good swamp buggy😂😂. I learned a lot just keeping my minibike going and to this day I still repair my own vehicles. Your father must be proud! I’ll be looking forward to more videos!

[@mikeymike1705]

Joe:: come on Vinnie, let's test this thing out. Vinnie:: yep, wheels are all turning.

[@skylerhempsall2934]

Free, what a beautiful gift ❤

[@robfoster9791]

That brings back sooooo many memories. My first bike was an 85 200s. Loved that 3 wheeler. I converted mine to electric start. Still wish I had it. Then my next bike was a 86 200x. I did so much work to make that 3 wheeler like new with the money I had. I miss my 3 wheelers. I'd love to get my hands on a honda 250r 3 wheeler.

[@sams7655]

It's probably something super simple. Some old man somewhere is realizing how much better his life would have been if he would have just checked that spark plug and cleaned the carburetor. This Joe is Making America Great Again!

[@dubiousf00d]

The old man most likely knows this. It's the younger people that will have to learn the way of the trusty carburetor.. but yes, this is definitely the good Joe here!

[@scottwillette172]

6 point box wrench is the only way without damage

[@JimCamel37]

i love watching your videos man! keep up the good work!!

[@2vintage]

thanks for watching!

[@Money-Easy-Method-]

Your video is an unending source of motivation! ♦ "Every setback carries a valuable lesson within.."

[@patricksimon2785]

finally something i can watch. Loves the old 200 Honda platform, never had an 200s before, but ive had just about every other model 200.

[@bobscott9253]

Fun fact. You could rent these from U-Haul. We used to rent them..lol

[@XenoxedYT]

I swear you be getting new things everyday lol keep up the work bro

[@jimg9942]

Love your videos! Question - what do you do with all of the bikes/quads, etc. that you repair once you are finished with the repair project?

[@scottmoodysr9449]

Gotta invest in some 6point wrenches for those valve caps

[@2vintage]

yeah i need to buy a bunch of tool this year.

[@anthonyblacker8471]

My brother had a 200 ATC.. that thing was SO much fun.. It seemed like his had long forks on it, it was SO much fun. Someone stole it from our yard one day and it was found on the railroad tracks a few days later totally broken.. destroyed. Shame.. it was SO nice, we rebuild the engine, new brake on it.. ahh.. so sad. Living in New Jersey these things are HARD to find now.. Oh well.

[@vanfairbanks7389]

Love reading the comments. Seems to be a few that must be genuinely unhappy with their life. Constructive criticism is one thing, but being an AH is something else. Do you think Joe, or anyone else, cares what you have to say. You're "nobody", some random troll on the internet. If you really don't like the channel, why wouldn't you stop watching and reduce the number of views by one. Every time you view the channel and comment, you're making more money for the channel.

[@lesoram6236]

So true, especially ctbale, a truly unwell individual.

[@raymondwendt6205]

Those Honda 200's are our favorites. We have 2 of them. And almost enough parts to put a 3rd together. Lol. They make plastic tanks for them BTW. Worth every penny. Put some new tires on it and it'll live on. Amazing machines.

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Probably carb and spark. Good start.

[@gusgiesel]

I think the valve inspection caps are 24mm or 15/16 inch. If you can't get a socket on, a box wrench is next best. Runs pretty good for being so old and rough... typical Honda. I wonder if the compression improved after running a while. I love the birds singing in the background, that is sweet 😊 Also I agree with the comment about turning the correct direction when using a crescent wrench, pliers/channellocks or pipe wrench. Keep the videos coming 👍

[@GeorgeBracht]

Nice job 👍 Saw a guy riding one of these on the trails up at Harrison Hills near Tomahawk last summer

[@FymReets]

Man love your vids keep up the good work you do!!

[@edwardweisenburg6585]

The wiring harness on those Chinese quads are built with minimal materials: especially the plug connectors. That's the first thing I check on them.

[@vindejon7097]

Sometin with old Honda's , they never seem to die. lol Great find and Big Up!

[@mrsmith4662]

It may not be the fasted thing, but it looks a lot of fun & those small single Honda's go on forever.

[@vancejohn4834]

it has been a long time since I rode a 3 wheeler and yes they are a blast to ride especially in the mud.

[@darrylryder8114]

Love you content man. You need to check out LA guard dog, and put it on your trailer so that you don't have to have straps. I use it on my four wheelers, side by sides, and even my zero turns. Anything with a ball hitch

[@RobsNeighbor]

Great video, Thank you for sharing!

[@snowyowl7042]

Bravo, lots to learning teaching moments

[@GGCGAGSG]

About ripped my foot off while riding one of those back in the day. Memories…… 😂

[@zacharyh6760]

Dude same

[@2vintage]

yeah easy to do. That rear wheel is a little too close to your foot when riding haha

[@GGCGAGSG]

If I remember correctly (and this is embarrassing), I was riding it like a dirt bike and put my foot down at one point, only to run myself over with the giant balloon tire. 🤣.

[@minnesotatomcat]

I’ve seen way worse shape than that and they still want good money for them. You can’t go wrong with a free Honda 👍

[@frankydngr]

To get those little timing covers off Ive just used a quarter and a vice grip. Tap on the quarter w a hammer and twist. Usually works.

[@johnhicks735]

Try checking the bowl gasket on that three wheeler Joe. Those go back from setting long periods of time. Try some grease.,or transmission fluid on that rubber gasket to loosen it up and soften it up some to. It might reseal itself again to that way. Another thing the float bowl might have A hair line crack in it somewhere.,busted in A hidden space hard to spot it. JB weld tank putty stick can fix outer crack spots.

[@robprice6573]

Joe you have to get welding tip cleaner different size to clear out pilot jet orafice they work great. I would suggest getting the longer one it costs about 8 bucks

[@craigmorgan4676]

Wots the catch Joe,free?Gl getting it started brother!👌💪🤟🤝

[@Sunspot-19]

Vice grips are so much better than a box wrench!

[@user-ve9im7wb1k]

" it's had a hard life". 😂. That's a very nice resto project better then most. Hell it still has a headlight and pull starter! Come on 🎉

[@rockman49er]

Omg why you kill the jumping spider those guys are awesome friendly spiders 😢

[@RC-fu6hg]

Nice video of an old classic three wheeler.

[@leebenson3201]

Really enjoy the 3 wheeler videos.

[@jackmundo4043]

Really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@jeno6969]

You Sir need a Knipex Zangenschlüssel 8603180 for your valve covers. It's nice to the surface and stronger than any other tool. Comes in 3 sizes.

[@jayjudd6518]

Congratulations somedays things just go right, I like those days also. Good video.

[@2vintage]

doesn't happen often haha

[@tomdunn7147]

great job with both machines.

[@josephhaugen3207]

In the 70s I drove a lawn mower without a deck then one day Uncle Paul come home with a Honda 90 lawn mower to a 90 I thought I was the s***😅 👍

[@99cachorro]

Got the same bike, same year. My son just rebuilt the top end, lots of fun.

[@shawnlowell4522]

When i was a kid i had the 350 x with no rear plastics , ran my legs over many a times puting my feet down an hettimg them sucked up the rear wheels 😮

[@rossarmstrong1053]

I have two Yamaha ytm 200’s. They are an absolute blast to ride down at the river.

[@KixBryant]

Free! That's a win!

[@LilYeshua]

Pipe wrench works wonders

[@dixoncider7256]

and three pound hammers :)

[@DealinDmg]

The OG Honda runs again. 💪😎. Joe does it in style

[@rambofan1]

How the heck did you score that for free?!!

[@foxlake6750]

These get big bucks in my area…for non-running junk.

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Clean off metal on electrical connector in cap. Check valves to, they are infamous for loosening/ tightening adjusters. Pull that compression release back see if exhaust valve is slightly opening.

[@lucascady4992]

That's a diamond in the Rough!! Very collectable!!

[@ernestinebass4371]

LOL at the tin can "silencer". Necessity isn't the mother of invention, the lack of scratch is.

[@indianawhips2065]

In 2021 one of those sold for 12,000 dollars in mint condition.its a rare bike and worth restoring.

[@MichaelCsintyan]

A 200S isn't a rare bike at all. Even mint, they don't bring that much money. I have one. Plus I had a parts bike, plus 2 engines. A nice 350X or 250R might bring 8K, but thats the top of the heap.

[@indianawhips2065]

Point taken,but rare in the uk cus they were banned,quite dangerous to ride lol

[@foxlake6750]

In my area, people are paying crazy money for junk Honda three wheelers.

[@smoothlover073]

I am positive just buy a rebuild kit for it and it will stop the leaking and work way better than it ever did. You can’t beat the original carb.

[@debcamp2359]

Fun three wheeler! Vinnie is the best.❤

[@markr.1984]

Back in the 80's I knew people that had a 3-wheeler and simply could not ride the thing. I could not get it to go where I wanted it to go. Apparently there's some secret to it. All the other fellows at the time could drive it perfectly. They made fun of me and didn't tell me the secret. It was a Honda if I recall right.

[@IDouble]

ahh, 85 200s a sound i know very well. that machine is worth the effort. so much fun to ride. couple beers and buddies.

[@jefferyscruggs2171]

I cut a Q tip in half and put it in a drill insert it in needle valve hole and spin it fast if it’s real bad use toothpaste. Works every time.

[@josephlemieux5981]

Accidental offense on the quad, great work!

[@jjl597]

I love your videos. I've learned a lot. Please, PLEASE for the love of god buy a set of large box end wrenches and put the crescent wrenches in the bottom of the tool box where they belong.

[@Turleyswheels]

great job love it❤

[@riotracing1561]

Yo man I have a question was just watching your videos on doing a cheap 440 kit on a Honda 400 I wanna know if it held up with it being a cheap kit I wanna do it but at the same time I wanna get a good kit in your opinion was it worth doing