Winter Ride on my YFZ450R

In today's video I take my YFZ450R out for it's first snow rip! We also got the Scrambler XP1000 S out for Connor to try. Both quads are super different but a ton of fun to play on in the snow! Can't wait for the first river ride!
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0:00-2:57 Ride Prep
2:58-3:53 Music Montage
3:54-6:35 Ride Start
6:36-10:29 Riding to Hillclimb
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10:46-11:52 Filming Session
11:53-13:43 Heading to next Climb
13:44-15:12 YFZ Filming Session
15:13-18:00 Scrambler Filming Session
18:01-19:02 Back to Truck
19:03-19:51 Quad Wash
19:52-21:27 Outro
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[@MichaelSabo]

Man that YFZ engine is WORKIN! What a contrast with the Scrambler.

[@Wheeler_Bros]

Always a Great day when Pete posts a Video!

[@floridatrailrider305]

Riding around in the snow looks like a fun experience. Awesome video!

[@foxpuremage]

It's fun mixing it up and riding in the snow. Also make syou appreciate the summer months even more!

[@0mniVerse777]

tbf i think its just as fun riding in all seasons and all kinds of weather. Make you appreciate the kind of beast you have, and its nice changing up the conditions once in a while

[@11GalleryATV]

Man I miss the snow! Then I remember that shit's cold! Born and raised in Northern Illinois and now live in Phoenix, AZ ...

[@JapanSkies]

You were absolutely tearing it up on the yfz. Looks hella fun!

[@SOMNIOHM]

LoOove your vidz bro! Killer editing!!! Now I really want one of these Scramblers damnit, it looks like suuuuuuch an absolute *BEAST* !!!

[@TerrellSpivey]

I absolutely hate that I be so busy now a days that I can't immediately stop and watch your videos! But one Thing's for sure, I'm bout to drop a like on it in advance! Thanks for all you do for the sports quad world! 💯💪

[@PeteHager]

Thanks Terrell! I always appreciate your support 😁

[@TerrellSpivey]

@@PeteHager absolutely my joy to support cha Pete! 💯

[@quad_ife9306]

Awsome video!!! Keep up the great work. Also a Renegade is a next BEAST, especially when you have the right set up

[@rgnar_pilot]

I watch you vidéo all night and i love 🔥

[@outdoorfunwithb]

Looks like u had a AWESOME TIME 💪🔥

[@locustltz400]

This quality is A1

[@MnWarrior350]

Those 2 machines are putting in Work on those hills! Great footage man! Awesome to see Connor getting after it again

[@austinatv1247]

I can tell you put some extra effort into this video! 🤙🏼👏🏼👏🏼 we don’t get snow like that around here very much but it looks like so much fun!

[@CoatedYt6673]

I’ve been thinking about getting the YFZ450R, I just want to clarify if it’s a good bike? You think so?

[@sarahrebekah414]

Congrats conner!

[@davidbarraza5517]

Pete was going crazy man👍😂

[@jajabynum]

Maaaaan I know this was fun!

[@philhascandy2161]

Great vid

[@joeypooschke7914]

That made me laugh when your buddy said I’m already tired of winter and it’s only December 1st lol looks like so much fun in the snow. We don’t get snow on the valley floor maybe once in 3 years we will get a good snowing definitely not often here in Portland.

[@kennedynazario1728]

I cant wait ti get my yfz450🔥

[@nickrogers1329]

Binge watching a lot of your videos tonight and really enjoying them! This looks like a blast. If you ever want to ride a lake this winter we plow a track and ride with studded tires.

[@PeteHager]

Hey Nick, thanks for watching a few of my videos! I’m definitely interested in doing some ice riding, I’m probably gonna order some kold kutter studs for my mx tires soon. We have a big stretch of super cold weather coming so hopefully the lakes freeze up nice!

[@Ash_Bird_Lover]

I've just bought a new 2022 Raptor 700R it's road legal here in England, UK can't! I am collecting the quad this week coming up. :D

[@whiteboy8841]

hahaha Pete you're ripping bro!!!! 🤣

[@RobinLaf]

Awesome video Pete 💪 I’m from Quebec and we usually have a lot of snow in the winter those Maxxis 4-snow are even better when you install them the oder way around with 1-2 psi 😉

[@PeteHager]

When I tested them they seemed to work better going the right direction, I may try lower PSI next time, I ran 3 lbs for this ride 😊👍

[@yfzboys]

Wish we had snow here 😅 Desert rarely ever gets snow

[@OdysseyOffroad]

I do miss me some snow rides.. Hitting the sand though next weekend with Ian. Can't wait to see the comparison with the Renegade. Little Sahara footage too! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@PeteHager]

I’m jealous of your warm weather and dune riding 😅 I got to swap with Chad and his Renegade last weekend, his is a few years old so I hope I get a chance to compare it to a newer Renegade at some point too 🤘

[@drupalmer8791]

Pete!! I'm sure we'd all love to see a glamis trip with the scrambler! Big trip but wouldake awesome content

[@chazzthaspazz4475]

this makes me wanna ride in the snow more often with my yfz just dont have anywhere sick like this place to ride at.

[@pilotsutterfield7053]

Awesome vid! Dude your yfz is so sharp.

[@PeteHager]

Thank you man! 🙌

[@tooreal2525]

Nice yfz 450 scrambling and raptor #1,yahama

[@BadlandsOffRoadParkIndiana]

The GOAT

[@wiktoratv7946]

Good job Nice video :D

[@brianrussell8620]

Merry Christmas Pete 🍻

[@PeteHager]

Thank you Brian! Merry Christmas 😬

[@petes_powersports7438]

Hell yeah pete, I just picked up a carb yfz!

[@PeteHager]

Oh wow that’s awesome! What’s your plans with it?

[@petes_powersports7438]

@@PeteHager I’m planning on building it to be my second quad, I really like the carb model yfz and think it would be cool to have the efi model and carb model in my collection.

[@JBRAAPY]

Yes!! Another snow vid!!!...hope you go on the ice again soon...still got the ice picked tires??

[@PeteHager]

I do! We have a very cold snap coming so I’m hopeful we can get out on the ice soon! 😬

[@mattijsleerink6740]

The yfz screems and the polaris had a easy job 🤣🤣

[@quadintheuk8870]

Looked like a fantastic day Pete How were your hands 🥶 have you got heated grips 👌

[@ThorinATV]

Hey man any tips on how you keep your exhaust clean from rust spots?

[@rgnar_pilot]

I love you vidéo bro

[@37wh]

It is nice to see the 4snows used for its purpose in my place people use it for the dunes 😂 (Dubai)

[@mattsatv]

Haven’t had and snow in Kansas yet! Looks like fun! Great video!

[@jeremyhallam5392]

You're not kidding. I live in northwest Kansas and we only had one snow that was worth riding in last year.

[@mattsatv]

@@jeremyhallam5392 we only had two. They are both on my channel.

[@med0ri]

We need more videos with the yfz 👌

[@tivontaejenkins7437]

I have a 400ex & most likely getting snow again this year was wanting to ride but what tires are best for that ?

[@stephencrisson3595]

From what I understand and what he says the Maxis rear snow tires are probably the best it's like he keeps saying in his videos it gives you more ground clearance so you can push through the snow A little better and they're designed for the snow so better grip

[@PeteHager]

Like Stephan said, I don’t think there’s a better option for the cost with the 4snow’s. Otherwise you could stud out a set of dirt tires but if you buy actual ice studs it’ll probably cost more than the 4snows will 👍

[@moto_tech_braap_itout9852]

Should do next rip in the snow on the 400ex

[@outdoorfunwithb]

Keep them videos coming i watch every one of them 👍

[@ictdpowerstroke4591]

Love it

[@lightyagami8639]

Hey Pete about to get a raptor 700r just wondering what has been done to your quad performance wise ? Your raptor not the 450

[@fiji8686]

hey Pete, I have a 08 yfz 450 and mine starts easy after sitting for a few months. do you have battery issues? or is it because my yfz is a carb model? I love you videos too by the way. You and Mike Sabo got me into the sport atv industry. I have a that yfz that I mentioned and I just bought a 2023 Yamaha Raptor. I see myself buying from your store for my raptor.

[@PeteHager]

I haven’t had any battery issues during the regular season. During the winter I take out the battery since I don’t ride this machine much. Congrats on getting a new 23 Raptor by the way! Thank you for considering our store for some potential purchases 😊🤘

[@fiji8686]

@@PeteHager Thank you so much for responding. Either if it’s you or Conner. Taking out your battery makes sense. Maybe I should start doing that. I also ride at little Sahara sand dunes. I hope to see you there next year at the 250 tour.

[@PeteHager]

@@fiji8686 the Raptor battery is much bigger and has no problem firing that quad up even if it’s ice old in single digit temps. I’m not sure how big the batteries are on the carb 450’s but if you’re not having issues I wouldn’t worry about it. As of now we actually plan on going to little Sahara a little later next season to spectate sand wars. Our trip dates are 10/11-10/14 😬👍

[@fiji8686]

@@PeteHager I’m making all plans around that. I would really like to see your quads in person.

[@Domenoful]

What the song a single engine ^^ wow braaaap

[@OperatorASF]

Man y’all got it made in Minnesota! Cop would’ve seen us unloading quads off the side of the highway like that they’d start getting ticket happy let alone riding next to the highway lmao

[@hogtidnu]

Nice !

[@chazzthaspazz4475]

0:38 did you make this drive up stand? i could use one lol

[@brianfl33916]

I have a mint 1986 TRX250R but I’m thinking about picking up a KTM 525XC. How’s the reliability on them? Are they more torquey vs high reving like the KTM 450? I do mostly trail riding. I’d like to get a RaptorR but used prices are still high and Yamaha doesn’t have any good financing deals right now. Your thoughts.

[@Airstrike_snoozed_them]

I usually just throw chains on my quads spare tires lol

[@PeteHager]

That would be fun to try! If there was a base of ice that would be really effective 👌

[@leedimatteo5078]

wow man, the 450 in the snow was sweet with the high revs, looked like the scrambler doesn't care what terrain you throw at it, lol, i got a chance to buy back my 2020 raptor, i may do it this week and theres a 2022 scrambler at my dealers, lol fml

[@PeteHager]

The 450 was so fun. It revs so fast it’s almost impossible not to be peaking out the RPM’s lol that would be sweet to snag your old Raptor! I will say the Scrambler suspension is unbelievable. We rode Spider Lake last Sunday and it was unreal how unphased it was by every jump! I’m assuming the Walker Evans shocks are a big upgrade over their OEM offerings. I don’t think the price is that unrealistic for how capable it is. However the long term reliability would be a big decider in owning one 👍

[@leedimatteo5078]

@@PeteHager round 3 of this amazing content, thx!

[@trop1calsea716]

sick music montage

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Another good snow paddle style tires Wooly boogers old sand tires

[@Scatpack23]

My 07 is leaking coolant from where top radiator hose connects to the engine im guessing the o ring is bad

[@ashtonmartin3743]

I love you broooooooo

[@AMan29892]

Are you going to start muding now that you have the scrambler?

[@PeteHager]

We were lucky enough to receive the Scrambler as a demo unit for the winter. We plan to return it sometime in March so I’m not sure how much mud it will see. If it had a winch it would be fun to try out that 4 wheel drive in some gnarly conditions 😅

[@juliancesar4664]

Awesome man. I wish there were more spots and parks near me that I could ride at I have a Trx450R but the closest fun place near me is glamis.

[@LolliWANG505]

Ocotillo Wells is awesome! Glamis North is also epic. You could try other Locations too such as stoddard Wells or Johnson Valley.

[@LolliWANG505]

Silverwood lake is also an epic place to ride if you're interested in some more forest types of riding.

[@juliancesar4664]

@@LolliWANG505 ocotillo is cool, I’m in San Diego so if I go on a trip it’s likely glamis but I’ve been to ocotillo

[@PeteHager]

You guys are making me miss the desert! Happy Riding! 😬🤘

[@95Jansson]

YFZ or a raptor`? is there much difference ? want to buy one but dont know what to, is the difference that raptor has 600 and 700 ?

[@codyscetto2101]

How Well Would Sand Paddle Tires 🛞 Work In The Snow ❄️, Like Would You Get Too Much Traction?

[@PeteHager]

They work okay, definitely better than the nobbies. If your on hard pack snow they work awesome. The big game changer with the 4snows is really the ground clearance and for the money they’re worth having if you snow ride a few times a year. Plus if you stay off surfaces that could damage them they’ll last a really long time. I’ve had mine 3 seasons now 👍

[@Bernhard_Schmidt]

I was out riding my Raptor 700R about a week before my wedding and I spun out. That was scary

[@waylonmcdaniel1725]

Hey Pete with one is better to you a raptor or a yfz? I have a raptor but never rode a yfz I love how the raptor has reverse tho so you feel like reverse is a must have?

[@luixzzzz]

I used to have a raptor 700 loved the power, I only sold it because I rolled it, due to it being very unstable, I got a yfz450 and love it,its so stable and especially at high speeds, only thing I don't like about the yfz is no reverse , they are still very fast quads iv raced 700s and a 850 renagade, the yfz looses but not by much,the stability makes up for the 20 yards your behind someone in a race

[@waylonmcdaniel1725]

@@luixzzzz yeah the raptor is really unstable the last owner flipped it and before that probably 100 more times but I kinda got used to it being unstable.

[@PeteHager]

If I could only have one machine it would be the Raptor. However it really comes down to your needs. I love the Raptor for trail rides and bigger rides in general. It’s more comfortable in most situations and just as happy going fast as it is going slow. However, it does have its limits in the handling category with the stock set up. But like most quads you learn those limits and respect them. The main thing I don’t like doing with the Raptor is jumping. Small-medium sized jumps are fine but it doesn’t always fly predictably so the big jumps can be sketchy. The 450 is perfect for pushing the limits. The it’s ultra stable and handles on rails. It flys predictably and is totally at home on the motocross track. Both are fun in the dunes. Deciding between them almost depends on my mood. If I’m not going to ride at my limits then the Raptor is normally my pick. The YFZR can beat you up if your putzing around on it and the motor is very on/off and doesn’t really like to be in between the rev range. Both have their quirks but for the average rec rider I think the Raptor is more practical in most situations. If your really stuck in the middle it would be ideal to test ride both if possible before you decide 👍

[@PeteHager]

Oh and also the reverse is nice but not really a necessity. When your on a machine without reverse you quickly build the habit of parking in certain directions so you never need it. It’s not a deal breaker in my opinion 😊

[@waylonmcdaniel1725]

@@PeteHager thanks for replying and good to know what I love about my raptor is it's hard to get stuck on the dunes the sand is were I ride the most I came from a warrior to a raptor I love the power but I miss how easy the warrior was to control but I've been riding the raptor awhile so I'm used to it now thanks for your content man keep up the good work!

[@meschose8181]

How mutch time bitwin the oil change

[@AlejandroReyes-jt1le]

Where do you buy your parts ??

[@PeteHager]

It depends on what I’m looking for. I tend to use Rocky Mountain for most things but they don’t have brands like Urmosi or Rossier. If we weren’t a dealer for a few of those brands I would generally go directly to the manufacturer website to order direct 👍

[@1080760]

Did he say if the quad gets cold it wont start? I can leave my 450 out over night in 0 degree weather and will start up no problem. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@PeteHager]

With the lithium batteries they can have issues in the cold. A conventional battery would fire up no problem 👍

[@BlakeBurrisoutdoors]

What exhaust?

[@toddmerriott6901]

Where’s the little Sahara stuff?

[@brandinmorgan4686]

Gotta get a Honda fourtrax or a 85 yahama tri z

[@kingkracker1998]

no matter how long my YFZ sits it never takes that long to start? my shits a 09

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

The Scrambler IS Connor size.

[@PeteHager]

Yes… not sure if we can afford one though 🤪

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

Haha. No joke, they aren't getting any cheaper either.

[@nicktreml2853]

You should do winter rides on the 400ex

[@PeteHager]

We may have to get that thing out. They do well in the snow with how light their front end is!

[@leedimatteo5078]

you'd like the Renny over the Scrambler, me id want both of worlds a Scrambler and a Raptor !

[@justingregg8467]

Pete, I have a question for you I see you sell the DRWK savers and change sides and all that is there anyway you could message me I would like to chat with you about them

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for reaching out! The best way to get in touch with us would be to message our contact page on our website and we can email you back 😊👍

[@Brappydaze]

U own the scrambler now ? Hell of a line up you have now

[@PeteHager]

It would be wild to own it but we were fortunate enough to receive it as a demo unit for the winter from Polaris 😊👍

[@Brappydaze]

@@PeteHager that’s awesome man. Really love your videos . If u ever come to the east coast let me know I have a really built raptor and a bad ass cr250 . Live kinda close to Mike sabo . Love y’all’s videos .

[@jeremyhallam5392]

The thing about the lithium batteries is that they don't work well when they're cold. Once you get the engine running and charging the battery, that warms the battery up so you shouldn't have any problems starting your engine after shutting it off during a ride.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for letting me know, it’s my first time using it in the winter. I charged it up beforehand and it worked great thankfully 😊👍

[@jeremyhallam5392]

@@PeteHager charging it will warm it up too.

[@hellraiserrec19]

You think placing a hand warmer like hot hands on the battery prior to riding will help with the cold start issue?

[@ErikReidt]

When is the next river ride?

[@PeteHager]

Not too sure! Need the rivers to freeze first 😅

[@ErikReidt]

@@PeteHager haha true that! Hope you post up when it happens, I have a brand new raptor 700 and polaris xp1000s in my a garage thanks to your videos that I would like to rip on the river 👍

[@erinforsale]

woohoo

[@johnbruzzi4381]

Pete you really need to up your matience game, cause you stuff really need a good cleaning, that shop was a mess to.

[@PeteHager]

I recently had some family move in and out of the house so we’re resettling and finding places for things 😊 also my garage isn’t a shop. It’s a garage 😂

[@johnbruzzi4381]

@@PeteHager Pete I was kidding your stuff is perfect, lol. Garage shop same thing different word,lol

[@PeteHager]

@@johnbruzzi4381 lol I was gonna say.. although I was a bit insecure with some of my clutter in the background. I try to keep things clean 😅👍

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Wow pete i thought it was bad we had matching Yamahas you have a red Yamaha i have a red Yamaha you have a blue Yamaha i have a blue Yamaha we both got Hondas around the same time and you have a Polaris and i have a Polaris lol #savesportquads

[@Wisconsin-boys]

Where you from ? Wi?!!

[@PeteHager]

Southern Minnesota 👍

[@Wisconsin-boys]

@@PeteHager awsome hope to meet you one day!

[@Airstrike_snoozed_them]

How can one own a yfz and not ride it often. Seems sketchy.

[@PeteHager]

For a lot of my rides the Raptor is a bit more practical. Whenever I’m at new places or doing longer rides I prefer it over the 450. Plus I try to keep the hours down since they tend to need internal maintenance a bit sooner then the Raptor as well 👍

[@MeachPango]

@Pete Hager how soon would you say? I'm thinking of getting one but I'm so used to being able to just change the oil on my 400ex and have it be fine for years.

[@Vazerin]

I haven't rode mine since the closest ORV park closed in September

[@stephencrisson3595]

Airstrike what's so sketchy about it the guy rides a Raptor 700R as his daily I don't think a little 450 is going to be a problem for him

[@drzhunter6958]

@@MeachPango The 450 is higher compression and made for racing, so since the higher compression and higher rpm you have to maintainence sooner, whereas a 400 is lower compression and lower rpm and more for trails, making it a lower maintenance intervals

[@thegoodword5139]

Why doesn't pee use the wheelie bar

[@PeteHager]

Because I don’t want to scratch it of course 😂😂

[@mr.m7004]

Street legal?😍

[@618Raptor]

We need to get some content together

[@wyattelder7776]

Jesus loves you. God bless

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