Test Riding the Meatball 300EX

[@MichaelSabo]

Oh no... you been MEATBALLED!

[@AdamsYouTube123]

300EX has a special place in my heart. I learned to drive manual on one when I was a kid.

[@addystephensen2064]

Bought myself a 300ex when i was 12. Still have it and its now my wife's quad! Literally never have had any issues with it. The suspension is getting tired but it still rips and is a ton of fun!

[@Scott00]

Did you try adjusting to stiffest setting if it's not already?

[@addystephensen2064]

@@Scott00 Ya it's cranked all the way up now. I spent too many years trying to jump it at the dunes as a kid

[@robloxgreenvilledashcam5324]

im 14 now bought mine at 12, looking to keep mine forever too

[@PearlyS10]

300 and 400ex, will always have a special place in my heart

[@DZ4295DBW]

Same.. grew up with them and my buddy had a race ready, bored over, 400ex and that thing absolutely ripped.

[@paytongoff1429]

I love the 300ex, it definitely has a big fun factor even though it’s slow compared to more full size quads and dirt bikes. I used to have one and I really enjoyed it, respectable power and reverse and e start are good features

[@hermanmuenster1405]

"It is truly more fun to ride a slow bike fast, then ride a fast bike slow".

[@700rRaptorLife]

Thanks for the shoutout pete and I’m sorry for the rough ride 😂😂

[@PeteHager]

haha it made for some hilarious moments. Hopefully that thing can get a little love before it goes onto it's next owner 😅

[@700rRaptorLife]

@@PeteHager lol it ain’t going anywhere imma keep that one

[@trop1calsea716]

finally some 300ex footage!! i love my 300 so glad you’re filming this beast

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

I have A '91 Honda 250X, Bought it New, and still have it. I never been on a 300EX, but for A 250, mine keeps right up with our Honda 400's. I'd Like to someday get A 300EX. Are the shocks on this model still adjustable? That Might Help Out Each Different rider. Looking Forward to more videos on this Series!

[@bradmcdaniel7258]

Hopefully you are doing better from your crash 👊

[@bradmcdaniel7258]

Awesome thanks, I have a 300 ex and it is hooked up 💪👍 clapped 😅

[@owencallahan1394]

I owned a 300ex for 4 years and loved ever minute the power and torque is just out of the question fun.

[@hardpackmoto]

I have a 300ex, and man, I got it figured right out. It runs so good and will keep up with 400ex depending on conditions. It will easily 3rd gear power wheelie with me on it. I removed my handlebar cover and front light assembly and plan on getting a good exhaust and aftermarket plastics. Great video Pete keep it up. Hope one of you guys can do a full on build series with the 300ex because you barely find anything on them on KZbin.

[@PeteHager]

If there was a 300ex that deserves a refresh it's definitely the meatball! I'm not sure what the plan is with that machine going forward but for it to be safe to ride it needs the front end fixed up for sure

[@hardpackmoto]

@Pete Hager Yeah, the front end has way too much slop in it to be ridden safely in any environment, let alone the competition you guys are putting on.

[@exithere445]

I grew up on ATHF lmao nice little quad btw. Just tried one out today and made me want one...

[@Pete_Heiderscheit22]

Hell yeah pete, just got my yfz it of winter storage

[@146qualitytony4]

I love your channel. I hope to ride with you one day.

[@petejones4144]

Yes I have a 300ex love it

[@brandonfoley8070]

I love my 300 I have a 2009, last year they made it. But I do like how these handle bars on these older models, deftly something different

[@brennanmeredith793]

Looks fun

[@floridatrailrider305]

Honda 300 moves pretty good

[@jeffmiller7665]

One of the nicest 300ex I've ever seen. I love the 300ex, when I was a kid my father co worker had one and it was the first sports quad I ever saw in real life. That always stuck with me, and I always loved the headlight on the handlebar. It's the perfect bike, you can start out on that or you can run with the boys all day on the trails. That's a beautiful bike. Never seen that reverse either. My 89 200ex semi-automatic had same gas tank lol. Very jealous of that quad.

[@andrewkriek7666]

Meatwad!!!! Need some fries and a shake with that

[@garagestory]

Honda 300EX… that was my first four wheeler ever. I paid $300 for it and replaced the broken piston and ran it for several years before finally selling it because it just needed too much work and wasn’t worth keeping. I kinda miss it… I have a Banshee now, but it’s not as much fun to ride around the yard.

[@LachyVr.]

Sounds nice😮😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@AirOnTheMove]

She might be rough in the suspension department but it looked QUICK! I think it will be a good contender

[@PeteHager]

It definitely made for a dramatic ride experience haha 😅

[@700rRaptorLife]

Meatball 🎉🎉🎉

[@BeersAndBeatsPDX]

Got our 12 year old a mint 300 to upgrade from his 90. It's an absolute ripper.

[@colinthepanamerican]

The handle bar cover looks like it came from a Honda foreman 400

[@OdysseyOffroad]

The 300 EX is the descendant of the original fourtrax 250 X introduced in 87. Basically the same machine and not all that much faster. The 250 version had no handle bar plastic, but fenders were the same, same square tube frame and very quick. My first machine was an 87 fourtrax 250x grey and red i was like 14 years old i think. I would love to get my hands on one again and restore it for nostalgia reasons. At the dunes this year i spotted one, and asked if they wanted to sell it lol unfortunately it was the wifes and was in her family since new in 87 so she wasn't parting ways with it.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for the background history on the machine! I want to say I've seen super clean 250x's come up for sale a couple times in the "Vintage Awesomeness ATV/ATC" group on facebook. I will keep my eyes peeled for ya! 😁

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@PeteHager cool man, ty ill check it out too!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I hope you guys fix the front wheels issue before the events to make it a fair comparison...

[@PeteHager]

I wish we would've known it was at bad as was.. We could've easily ordered some OEM stuff and refreshed the front end. Unfortunately we didn't have time but we will be sure all TQ machines are proper OEM examples going forward 👍

[@bryanpersig3055]

For a little 300 she gets going that's for sure. If ever possible I would like to see you ride a machine like I have to see what your thoughts are on it. I have a 04 Can Am ds 650 Baja X and it's way different than just a normal ds 650. It's a heavy wheeler but mine fly's and it's only mod is exhaust system and jetting

[@PeteHager]

I've heard those things are amazing to ride! They're super rare. I want to say I've only seen one in person the last several years making videos. I don't hesitate to ride any new machines whenever I get the chance. There's still a lot I haven't tried out yet

[@williamrowe9481]

I would have to say it’s probably bored out good video bro

[@PeteHager]

We were thinking it had a cam in it or something. I'm not sure if Mike tore into the top end to check after the competition

[@brandonfoley8070]

Would be nice to see this thing restored back to original

[@KraigMac1211]

Man when are you going to be riding in Danbury wi again let’s go!!

[@djdubs8544]

Love the vid man! Youre my inspiration!

[@PE3OL]

I Have 1999 TRX 300 EX with XL600 engine,Very funny thing 😅

[@clintrobinson1269]

My first quad!

[@JBRAAPY]

MEAT WOD!!..

[@blessedinjax]

Ayeeeee

[@daleskiog7499CS]

Looks like a moped and a jetski had a baby

[@PeteHager]

Haha if you could put your feet in the middle like a moped the seating position would be spot on 😂

[@daleskiog7499CS]

That's hilarious I bet it does still a fun looking quad though.

[@kylebeach2316]

Thats the only downfall with the stock honda suspension but you cant lie about the power factor of the 300ex.

[@TheCowboyfromhell87]

I want to see you ripping the crispy chicken sandwich!

[@JuanGarcia-iw6hv]

I have one of the cleanest OEM 02 300ex let me know Pete you can come try it out

[@Driftuner]

Sounds like its running very lean

[@dj27nitro]

Meatwad I love it

[@modekLGC]

Which one is better this ATV or Yamaha warrior 350 ? ')

[@jaydenbourke3722]

Will there be test rides on all the top quads?

[@PeteHager]

I have one planned for the Lakota but didn't formally have time to make them for the Trailblazer and Blaster. I do however have a 3rd Top Quad focused video I'm putting together that will share some first impressions on the Blazer and Blaster 👍

[@nickbarrickman8005]

Are the meatball graphics for purchase

[@PeteHager]

I'll ask Sabo 👍

[@notcayden_yt3847]

Yooo I think my 250x just as fast as a jet kit and exaust k n airfilter and air box lid off and she rips kinda like this here

[@brennanmeredith793]

How did it run

[@700rRaptorLife]

It runs good I just gotta put better shocks on it

[@brennanmeredith793]

That is good to hear

[@brennanmeredith793]

Did it have any moter work

[@comepuchas990]

4.28.23

[@johnsmith12342]

Would you sell me the meatball? (genuine question)

[@PeteHager]

You would have to reach out to Tyrese with the 700r.raptor.life channel. Its his machine, I’m pretty sure he still has it 🤔

[@700rRaptorLife]

Where u from bud

[@xyour_narratorx4448]

Holy crap i didnt think yall would see my comment but i ended getting my own meatball haha cosmetic wise it looks worse than the og meatball but it still runs and ride good i just got a couple things its gonna need but one thing i am needing is the hood piece and i have no idea where to find one because they discontinued it

[@xyour_narratorx4448]

Hopefully one day i can ride with yall butbhey much love to the both of you, keep doing what you do 🔥

[@xyour_narratorx4448]

And just so you guys arent confused this is my main channel/account

[@ericfuller6326]

Thats a meatwad not a ball

[@smr4712]

I got a 2007 TRX300 with the black plastics.. such a better looking 300 than this old one, its pretty fast if you change the sprockets and pipe and one must extend the swing arm for more stability or you could possible get hurt on it..

[@PeteHager]

I was riding at limits I was comfortable with but the front end bottoming out made it unpredictable at times which limited my confidence in situations. Thankfully we didn't have any mishaps during the series 😅

[@OPFOR-Watchman]

Too bad they don't make anything like this anymore in any company really. the sport quad segment for just the average rider is all but gone, gone are the days of being able to get a fun machine for roughly 3 grand, it's sad because most people could afford these, now during this day and age your stuck with a crappy loan have to spend a lot.

[@smr4712]

Honda claims the trx 300 is the best trail quad ever made..

[@PeteHager]

I agree, I wish this one would've had better front suspension because they have very comfortable ergnomics and plenty of power for all situations. For it's displacement it has to be the best in it's class 👍