Bought one of these brand new in 2007, absolutely loved it. It’s a shame the sport quad market completely died. There was a while there when every manufacturer was making sweet 450cc race quads.
I’ll always be a sport bike guy, I’m 5’9 and 150 Pounds, these newer huge displacement utility bikes are too heavy for me, I have an 87 Warrior 350, it’s all I want and need.
hook up a trailer and ride around and pick up those rocks Im glad it didnt break your leg. It looks really powerful. That is definately going to leave mark!
That was a close one! I’m glad you didn’t get seriously hurt brother. I’d spend a day going around the field with your truck and trailer to pick up the big rocks and boulders, the farmer will appreciate it as well I bet.
@@airadaimagery692 oh I know, the rocks are never ending, I think he just needs to keep in mind what parts are safe to ride and which ones might have big boulders that might hurt him. Before the farmer tills the land up again and after the crop has been harvested would be a great time to clean up some rocks. It wouldn’t hurt know what I’m saying?
That's one reason why I will always love 450s! They're so balanced and so powerful! Unfortunately Suzuki and Honda have quite the 450 category so currently only the YFZ450 is the only available option... Long live 450s!!! Great video, man!
Suzuki and Honda weren't the only 1s making the 450s CanAm and Kawasaki also had sport quads 450s along with a cpl other companies not as well known here in the states but ya ur point is valid with Yamaha being all that's left anymore
The last time I hit a rock unexpectedly I was on crutches for two months but didn't slow me down as a truck driver, manual trans moving doubles and triples. I will say, that was almost 10 years ago and I'm not up for anything like that now. A couple years ago I was riding in a dry creek bed at night with minimal light and caught something that sent me sailing, the worst part was the quad was sailing as well and I got lucky enough to brake it's fall with my shoulder blade, doctor said it takes an extreme amount of pressure to fracture that , I think he was right lol. Be careful you guys, enjoy the throttle but know when to let up!
Lmfao glad you broke it's fall man...Sounds like you have done some crazy ass stuff. Do you have any video's post of your wild and crazy days?? Would love to see that, take care and stay safe
That filter was a open design. Not made to be enclosed in a box. You could put factory filter back in if want to close the air box or you can drill holes in the lid.
When I took the motorcycle saftey course years ago, we had to push the brandnew motorcycles out to the high school;s parking lot. We have a position on our throttles for our hands so we don't over power the machine. The dealership I was aquainted with had me take home and watch the training films for the four wheelers. It did not sick into me just how dangerous riding the four wheelers can be. They want us to ride them about as fast as we can walk. That's all. People are always wanting to go faster. The four wheelers can land on top of us, not kidding at all. And crush our chests. I still wear protective clothing and boots and helmet and gloves am comming up on 70 in about five month. I had a broken neck already and been handicapped for over 49 years now. My right leg died and would not work and it came back a little bit at a time. I still enjoy watching one work on the off road vechicals. I have some of the knowledge, and must work on what I just don't know or am not aware of. Most people just don't do the big tune up on them at all. About every two thousand to three thousand miles everything has to be checked out. The drive belts, the electronics, the fules lines and tanks clean out and new houses, gass filters. I don't move fast just want to keep busey doing something. Paul in Ohio
I put Elka tripple-rate shocks on my 400EX years back, Made a WORLD of difference. Suspension is the best addition you can make to any machine to start. Great channel
LOVE the helmet cam !!!!!!!! I was wondering when the update video for this quad was gonna drop !!!! I'm happy that everything worked out for on this project ! Glad you wear a helmet also !!!
OMG Awesome Feller (AF) I wrote the following* 'LONG' Comment b4 viewing your mishap. All I can add is, OMG that really looked like you were in pain, I felt it all the way here weeks later, if not months. (In Arizombia) .(*)...Hello young talented feller, I'm not ever likely to be repairing such vehicles as your good self CAN DO! But I like things mechanical and the less complicated when it comes to engines, the better. Not to say these engines are 'simple' though it's easier to see and understand than an engine jammed between fenders of most automobile R & R builds that are found on this platform. I guess that's why I enjoy watching you do these revival repairs that you are so insanely great at diagnosing and repairing. I'm 65 and I wanna be more into some kind of activity, but my recent health crisis come years of smoking cigarettes has hit just as I retired. LET THAT BE A LESSON FOR ANY SMOKERS OUT THERE. STOP NOW! Now the reason I finally have made a Comment after viewing several of your videos. The 'air-box' cover. Is that cover mostly needed if you're riding in slush that could put moisture kicked up, into the intake? So then as long as you ride in the mostly 'dry' enviroment, you don't really need it. I'm pleased to see you are able to do what you do that obviously is what you love! Best Regards Awesome Feller (AF) p.s. AF, ... your nervous chuckle is endearing. 🥰 I just have to say this, may that being said, not make you self conscience. I can't believe I'm the only one that feels this way👍👌
Glad your ok. We had a bunch of rocks on our new property. The water co dug up like a 2000lb monster when they tapped into the main line. They put it in the ditch next to the driveway for us. That 450 looks like an absolute blast. Never rode one before. Nice job gettin it all back together 👍🏻
That EXACT same thing happened to me on my 400ex in AZ, but I got fully bucked over the handle bars and ended up with 7 stitches in my knee and a month without going to work. Not a fun time, glad that it didn't end that way for you.
Hi Joe,I'm currently building a 07 TRX-450ER, The Starter clutch failed and the Topend needed Refreshed so i am replacing the timing chain,Piston,Rings,pin and both c-clips along with some freshly cut valve seats and complete new valve train.If you ever run across a bored Keihin FCR Carb for the TRX-450 and u wanna get even better power they really make em run,especially with that #308 Web Camshaft and a good port job.I enjoy your vids young Man,keep up the good work.Peace.
Vinnie doesn't seem the same. I think he really wants to run along on the test rides like he used to. Maybe not 100% safe but the heart wants what it wants. Great quad, congratulations!
2,400 you seriously got one hell of a deal on that thing. She is a beast man. I'm looking to trade for a trx 250 at the moment. What I have I'm not able to trade up to a 450 unless I throw one of my other bikes in with it but I'm not ready to part with any of my 2 wheelers at the moment.
I'm super glad you're ok brother. I think I speak for everyone when I say, we're worried when you ride alone so just keep being careful (as you already are), if for no other reason than to continue watching your awesome videos lol Just kidding, we care my friend, be safe and other than your injury, this was another great video! :)
Umm, I guess you don't understand dramatics at all. I say This cause that is all it was on that end and on the other hand, he dragged you in. Congrats, you followed him cause he acted in a way you felt sorry for him. He accomplished his goal with you.
@@williamevans6468 (?) I am reading this b4 the video gets to this, '...it nearly killed me!' part but now I'm flumexed. WTF is this about? Let me continue and see.
My first comment on this channel after watching many newer and older videos from this guy... I will start by saying I have always been a yamaha fan. I have owned Suzuki dirt bikes, yamaha dirtbikes and quads, and a kawi here and there but have never liked or owned anything honda especially after riding friends honda equipment. Except for the 01 cr250 that was a great bike hands down!. My point is and I hate to admit this, but that thing looks like a beast and we all know how things tend to look slower on video than real life. This thing even looks fast as hell on video but still not worth 7k. It is fast, and has some nice parts but most wouldn't pay 7k for that just because of the parts list. I also must add, I appreciate you attention to detail and methodical approach to repairs on your channel. You have a great approach but you still have alot to learn when it comes to implementing certain approaches to repair. If I can give you some advice (wether it's well received or not) not trying to sound like an ass here, but invest in some better diagnostic equipment. It will greatly improve your time spent fixing certain problems and make your fix that much better! Either way, I would gladly buy my next dream machine from you after you have gone through it and hope to meet you one day. I'll keep watching and if you have something I'm after I will be in contact. Especially since I'm just in northern Illinois. Keep kicking ass and making great content! - newly subscribed!
Once you said you were ok I almost wet myself laughing! I can't tell you how many times over the last 35 years I've done something similar. Riding by yourself can get get dangerous real fast! Stay safe, glad your ok. 👍
That’s awesome Joe! I’m glad you’re ok, it’s all fun until someone gets seriously hurt. Picking up those big rocks would be a great job with the skid steer.
Outerwear aribox kit is the way to go. Water proof silkscreen takes in alot of air. I put stage 2 cam same jet dasa exhaust and that kit was recommended from dasa. You can buy the cover already built or u can buy the parts cut the cover and install urself.
Things sick. I would definitely do a slow ride or walk your land and try to clear any rocks or things that can get in your way. Glad you’re ok. That bruise is gonna be nice 😂. Be safe man. Another banger
forreal reminds me when i double front flipped my newly cbr 600cc swapped cross kart 12acres. and forgot about the 5foot wide by 2foot deep creek in the middle... hit it doing about 65-75 (6th gear damn near redline) went end over end. and bending the frame and totaling the front end.... broken arm and major concussion good thing by bro was there... he said i got about 10ft of air and landed upside down... i dont remember that part tho..
@@ihatelols yah but it was my stupidity... wasnt out on the land in abouta year... i learned my lesson... 6 weeks layed up and hada build a new frontend and front half of frame.. it was running 2months after i got the cast off lol
Its all part of riding. You gonna walk every trail you are going to ride and move rocks and anything that poses a threat? No you stay alert and pay attention.
Nice to find a quad that's worth more than you paid. She seems like a ripper too! I'd still be waitin for a prob to pop up till u go thru the motor. Sweet find brother!
You need to go through the carburetors it’s most likely 85 blend 10% gas. That’s what our four wheeler sound like when we first got it. Once we went through the carburetors and got everything cleaned out really good and the jets cleaned out. We also put a new spark plug. All we run is non-ethanol premium in it. It runs like a champ now.
That thing is insane. Love the sound it makes when far away from the camera. Glad you are OK. I jumped my pedal bike off a homemade ramp on a tennis court and I wiped out. was ok. You should put a guard over the drive sprocket on the engine. Don't want a shoelace getting caught in it.
I have a crf450r with a similar amount of mods and theres a grinding metal on metal rubbing sound coming from the top end. I think it's the camshaft but I see no indication of wear or lack of oil
I had the same charlie horse the other day plowing snow, I went to get off and left it in gear and blipped the throttle twice while it was in reverse bent the bars bad
Totally the beast that bites back! Holy cow. Saw that rock coming but didn't know how big. Doesn't matter it still hurts. Hope alright Joe! Will say pretty tuff guy after that! Ps you stole that machine!!
Did I hear clutch slipping? My Royal Enfield maybe has clutch slipping but I don't know till spring there you go.... Happy holidays and thanks for all the great videos that I can watch while I procrastinating about doing things I should be doing.
Glad you're okay, I think you took that rock smack center of the wheel in the tread. Look where rock was in line with tire marks. Probably saved the thing because it wasn't in the thin lip/sidewall. Maybe inspect tires inside to be safe?
Hey Joe that 450 sounds amazing!! You could tell it was difficult for the tires to not spin. Good thing you're not hurt. I think you were pretty lucky. Thank you for another great video!! Keep up the great work sir!!
I knew you'd think that would be the fastest or most powerful bike! Mine tops out at about 78 MPH. Stock gearing and stock tire height. Now all you need is some new tires. I would get the stock 400EX tires. Ohtsu M/R 501. 👍🏻
I like the fact you solder your wires I have started doing that with my projects try using the lineman splice it's a lot easier to shrink wrap afterwards
Love your videos. Especially the Sherlock Holmes of curiosity. I have asked this questions multiple times and never had an answer back, what do you do with all of your extra machines. Do you have a website that you sell them at? Or you just sell them locally without advertising?
I think he straddled the rock but didn't realize how low the shock mount was, and it kicked the back end up. Therefore throwing Joe into the Handlebars.
Nice quad! You can at least double your money easily but yeah it'd be hard for me not to keep that one. Get you a prefilter for the air filter to keep water out. PS watch out for those rocks 👊
7000$ modded out quad with the cheapest oil... Hahah these backyard hillbilly builds always make me laugh. Was a fun watch, and a nice bike man, thnx for sharing.
30:54 well keep her on the trail there buddy rather than bomb rushing across the open field and you won't have to be so scared. Jeepers there buddy! Edited: By the way, that one's a keeper there buddy! Cheers!
Ho Lee Chit you are still here. Hate to see anything like that rock knocking you into the Handle bars. I actually could feel the pain. Guess you have another keeper!! Ha Ha.
What a sweet find man, very nice quad and those rocks would have to go asap but I imagine land is full of em so it definitely take some time to get rid of em all im sure. You'll probably be sore tomorrow after taking that hit lol. Definitely could've been much worse so I'm sure ya can live with some soreness right😉 Love your content as always💯👍🍻
Joe is a real motorhead. First thing he says we gotta check the quad, NOT his leg👍👍😂😂😂
The first thing he did was cry about his leg. He wasnt even thinking about the quad.
@@norbertkopsca1082 Yea, OK Dr. Phil.
Bought one of these brand new in 2007, absolutely loved it. It’s a shame the sport quad market completely died. There was a while there when every manufacturer was making sweet 450cc race quads.
I’m just getting back into atvs. I’m more of the sport bike guy… all I’ve been seeing is everyone into utility quads.
I’ll always be a sport bike guy, I’m 5’9 and 150 Pounds, these newer huge displacement utility bikes are too heavy for me, I have an 87 Warrior 350, it’s all I want and need.
I just bought my firs quad kfx 400 thanks to 2vintage. Big, heavy quads... automatic? no thanks
The Raptor 700 is a perfect “all around” bike! I love my 2010 rappy
hook up a trailer and ride around and pick up those rocks Im glad it didnt break your leg. It looks really powerful. That is definately going to leave mark!
That was a close one! I’m glad you didn’t get seriously hurt brother. I’d spend a day going around the field with your truck and trailer to pick up the big rocks and boulders, the farmer will appreciate it as well I bet.
You can never get them all though, because every time you plow more just keep popping up.
@@airadaimagery692 oh I know, the rocks are never ending, I think he just needs to keep in mind what parts are safe to ride and which ones might have big boulders that might hurt him. Before the farmer tills the land up again and after the crop has been harvested would be a great time to clean up some rocks. It wouldn’t hurt know what I’m saying?
That’s one of the nicest quads yet. I love it. Good vid man. Be careful little brother. Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly. 😮
That's one reason why I will always love 450s! They're so balanced and so powerful! Unfortunately Suzuki and Honda have quite the 450 category so currently only the YFZ450 is the only available option... Long live 450s!!! Great video, man!
Suzuki and Honda weren't the only 1s making the 450s CanAm and Kawasaki also had sport quads 450s along with a cpl other companies not as well known here in the states but ya ur point is valid with Yamaha being all that's left anymore
The last time I hit a rock unexpectedly I was on crutches for two months but didn't slow me down as a truck driver, manual trans moving doubles and triples. I will say, that was almost 10 years ago and I'm not up for anything like that now. A couple years ago I was riding in a dry creek bed at night with minimal light and caught something that sent me sailing, the worst part was the quad was sailing as well and I got lucky enough to brake it's fall with my shoulder blade, doctor said it takes an extreme amount of pressure to fracture that , I think he was right lol. Be careful you guys, enjoy the throttle but know when to let up!
Lmfao glad you broke it's fall man...Sounds like you have done some crazy ass stuff. Do you have any video's post of your wild and crazy days?? Would love to see that, take care and stay safe
Quote from a show called Letterkenny, “SUNDAYS ARE FOR PICKING STONES” be careful out there buddy! Awesome ATV. Great vid.👍🏼
That filter was a open design. Not made to be enclosed in a box. You could put factory filter back in if want to close the air box or you can drill holes in the lid.
If you re jet the carburetor to run that style filter in a closed box you will loose power.
When I took the motorcycle saftey course years ago, we had to push the brandnew motorcycles out to the high school;s parking lot. We have a position on our throttles for our hands so we don't over power the machine. The dealership I was aquainted with had me take home and watch the training films for the four wheelers. It did not sick into me just how dangerous riding the four wheelers can be. They want us to ride them about as fast as we can walk. That's all. People are always wanting to go faster. The four wheelers can land on top of us, not kidding at all. And crush our chests. I still wear protective clothing and boots and helmet and gloves am comming up on 70 in about five month. I had a broken neck already and been handicapped for over 49 years now. My right leg died and would not work and it came back a little bit at a time. I still enjoy watching one work on the off road vechicals. I have some of the knowledge, and must work on what I just don't know or am not aware of. Most people just don't do the big tune up on them at all. About every two thousand to three thousand miles everything has to be checked out. The drive belts, the electronics, the fules lines and tanks clean out and new houses, gass filters. I don't move fast just want to keep busey doing something. Paul in Ohio
I put Elka tripple-rate shocks on my 400EX years back, Made a WORLD of difference. Suspension is the best addition you can make to any machine to start. Great channel
I raced a 05 trx back in the day, and properly jetted with a pipe, no air box lid, it ripped! They were monsters.
Looks like a lot of fun.
Would definitely keep this one.
LOVE the helmet cam !!!!!!!! I was wondering when the update video for this quad was gonna drop !!!! I'm happy that everything worked out for on this project ! Glad you wear a helmet also !!!
OMG Awesome Feller (AF) I wrote the following* 'LONG' Comment b4 viewing your mishap. All I can add is, OMG that really looked like you were in pain, I felt it all the way here weeks later, if not months. (In Arizombia)
.(*)...Hello young talented feller,
I'm not ever likely to be repairing such vehicles as your good self CAN DO!
But I like things mechanical and the less complicated when it comes to engines, the better. Not to say these engines are 'simple' though it's easier to see and understand than an engine jammed between fenders of most automobile R & R builds that are found on this platform.
I guess that's why I enjoy watching you do these revival repairs that you are so insanely great at diagnosing and repairing.
I'm 65 and I wanna be more into some kind of activity, but my recent health crisis come years of smoking cigarettes has hit just as I retired.
LET THAT BE A LESSON FOR ANY SMOKERS OUT THERE. STOP NOW!
Now the reason I finally have made a Comment after viewing several of your videos.
The 'air-box' cover. Is that cover mostly needed if you're riding in slush that could put moisture kicked up, into the intake?
So then as long as you ride in the mostly 'dry' enviroment, you don't really need it.
I'm pleased to see you are able to do what you do that obviously is what you love!
Best Regards Awesome Feller (AF)
p.s.
AF, ... your nervous chuckle is endearing. 🥰
I just have to say this, may that being said, not make you self conscience. I can't believe I'm the only one that feels this way👍👌
Glad your ok. We had a bunch of rocks on our new property. The water co dug up like a 2000lb monster when they tapped into the main line. They put it in the ditch next to the driveway for us. That 450 looks like an absolute blast. Never rode one before. Nice job gettin it all back together 👍🏻
That EXACT same thing happened to me on my 400ex in AZ, but I got fully bucked over the handle bars and ended up with 7 stitches in my knee and a month without going to work. Not a fun time, glad that it didn't end that way for you.
That thing f'n' RIPS! Great snag, be a good keeper. Cool video, thanks Joe!
Hi Joe,I'm currently building a 07 TRX-450ER, The Starter clutch failed and the Topend needed Refreshed so i am replacing the timing chain,Piston,Rings,pin and both c-clips along with some freshly cut valve seats and complete new valve train.If you ever run across a bored Keihin FCR Carb for the TRX-450 and u wanna get even better power they really make em run,especially with that #308 Web Camshaft and a good port job.I enjoy your vids young Man,keep up the good work.Peace.
Yo Joe ... for the headlight wiring - GREEN = Ground, BLUE = Dims, WHITE = Brights
Vinnie doesn't seem the same. I think he really wants to run along on the test rides like he used to. Maybe not 100% safe but the heart wants what it wants. Great quad, congratulations!
Really might want to invest in a skid plate so you can hit all the rocks worry free😂. Just maybe don’t hit them wide open next time. Glad your okay
Grab some acid wash (rim cleaner acid based) and some industrial degreaser and shine them bikes up. The acid wash makes the engines look brand new
I couldn’t help but laugh when you were rolling on the ground saying “oh my leg”, and then “that why you wear a helmet” got me again
2,400 you seriously got one hell of a deal on that thing. She is a beast man. I'm looking to trade for a trx 250 at the moment. What I have I'm not able to trade up to a 450 unless I throw one of my other bikes in with it but I'm not ready to part with any of my 2 wheelers at the moment.
I'm super glad you're ok brother. I think I speak for everyone when I say, we're worried when you ride alone so just keep being careful (as you already are), if for no other reason than to continue watching your awesome videos lol Just kidding, we care my friend, be safe and other than your injury, this was another great video! :)
Umm, I guess you don't understand dramatics at all. I say This cause that is all it was on that end and on the other hand, he dragged you in. Congrats, you followed him cause he acted in a way you felt sorry for him. He accomplished his goal with you.
@@williamevans6468 (?)
I am reading this b4 the video gets to this, '...it nearly killed me!' part but now I'm flumexed.
WTF is this about?
Let me continue and see.
You're an amazing mechanic Joe. How you can work on almost Anything! Very good videos as well
9:27 Vinny is giving the death stare😂
You def got a mint quad, amazing compression, fixed the airflow w the cover, that bike is clean.
I was wondering when this video was coming out and I'm pumped for it
My first comment on this channel after watching many newer and older videos from this guy... I will start by saying I have always been a yamaha fan. I have owned Suzuki dirt bikes, yamaha dirtbikes and quads, and a kawi here and there but have never liked or owned anything honda especially after riding friends honda equipment. Except for the 01 cr250 that was a great bike hands down!. My point is and I hate to admit this, but that thing looks like a beast and we all know how things tend to look slower on video than real life. This thing even looks fast as hell on video but still not worth 7k. It is fast, and has some nice parts but most wouldn't pay 7k for that just because of the parts list. I also must add, I appreciate you attention to detail and methodical approach to repairs on your channel. You have a great approach but you still have alot to learn when it comes to implementing certain approaches to repair. If I can give you some advice (wether it's well received or not) not trying to sound like an ass here, but invest in some better diagnostic equipment. It will greatly improve your time spent fixing certain problems and make your fix that much better! Either way, I would gladly buy my next dream machine from you after you have gone through it and hope to meet you one day. I'll keep watching and if you have something I'm after I will be in contact. Especially since I'm just in northern Illinois. Keep kicking ass and making great content! - newly subscribed!
Hi mate I've been riding motorbikes for 40 years I've got one rule in life never ride by yourself nice quad you do beautiful work
Yall see the quad snicker! Under it's breath I heard it whisper, you beat me, I beat you. Evil grin. 💥😈
You got lucky on that one Joe with it just being the cam chain tensioner. Good buy for sure
🔥part of the hrc kit for the trx 450 is drilled/vented with holes in the air box lid 🔥👊🔥🏍🔨⚙️.. I think it’s in the back half of the lid
Once you said you were ok I almost wet myself laughing! I can't tell you how many times over the last 35 years I've done something similar. Riding by yourself can get get dangerous real fast! Stay safe, glad your ok. 👍
That’s awesome Joe! I’m glad you’re ok, it’s all fun until someone gets seriously hurt. Picking up those big rocks would be a great job with the skid steer.
I’m come test ride with a reaction video haha! That thing looks like a beast!!! Love watching your videos bud!
Outerwear aribox kit is the way to go. Water proof silkscreen takes in alot of air. I put stage 2 cam same jet dasa exhaust and that kit was recommended from dasa. You can buy the cover already built or u can buy the parts cut the cover and install urself.
Things sick. I would definitely do a slow ride or walk your land and try to clear any rocks or things that can get in your way. Glad you’re ok. That bruise is gonna be nice 😂. Be safe man. Another banger
forreal reminds me when i double front flipped my newly cbr 600cc swapped cross kart 12acres. and forgot about the 5foot wide by 2foot deep creek in the middle... hit it doing about 65-75 (6th gear damn near redline) went end over end. and bending the frame and totaling the front end.... broken arm and major concussion good thing by bro was there... he said i got about 10ft of air and landed upside down... i dont remember that part tho..
Maybe you could rent a rock picker once every couple of years.
Ide clean that air filter 1st
@@ihatelols yah but it was my stupidity... wasnt out on the land in abouta year... i learned my lesson... 6 weeks layed up and hada build a new frontend and front half of frame.. it was running 2months after i got the cast off lol
Its all part of riding. You gonna walk every trail you are going to ride and move rocks and anything that poses a threat? No you stay alert and pay attention.
Glad you’re ok. That’s the most important thing. Love the quad it’s a beauty‼️
Nice to find a quad that's worth more than you paid. She seems like a ripper too! I'd still be waitin for a prob to pop up till u go thru the motor. Sweet find brother!
Ouch, I felt your pain there bud- brings back some memories!🤣🤣
You need to go through the carburetors it’s most likely 85 blend 10% gas. That’s what our four wheeler sound like when we first got it. Once we went through the carburetors and got everything cleaned out really good and the jets cleaned out. We also put a new spark plug. All we run is non-ethanol premium in it. It runs like a champ now.
That thing is insane. Love the sound it makes when far away from the camera. Glad you are OK. I jumped my pedal bike off a homemade ramp on a tennis court and I wiped out. was ok. You should put a guard over the drive sprocket on the engine. Don't want a shoelace getting caught in it.
Dang..I'm glad you're ok.
I would definitely survey your riding path.
Greatest atv,motorcycle,etc channel.
Thank god for keeping you safe Joe! Also just wondering, what’s the best way to reach out to you for mechanical advice?
It's amazing how some of these bikes are so choked out by air flow my raider xv1900 became a totally different beast when I changed the air intake
Dang glad you are ok and not 1 curse word good job
Hey just wondering about the bolt kit you mentioned for the fairings? I need some new bolts for my bike as well just wondering where you got them
Those kicker carbed 04-05 450rs love big jets and big airflow
😱Glad you are all right. Surprisingly one quick move, and OUCH! Otherwise looked like a great bike and a fun ride.
Lot's of people are going to tell you get bigger rear tires! DON'T, those small 18"-20"dia are freaking perfect!!! ITP HOLESHOTS for the win!!!
One of your best purchases to date
I knew by the first start and rev that it was bogging it needs sum carburetor work for sure and u might even wanna check the top end
I have a crf450r with a similar amount of mods and theres a grinding metal on metal rubbing sound coming from the top end. I think it's the camshaft but I see no indication of wear or lack of oil
Dude your a beast with this stuff. Keep up the great content
I’ve actually learned a lot from your mistakes 😂😂
This is such a great channel!❤
I highly recommend keeping this one and getting a case saver ASAP
We were "laughing" with you thru the pain. I felt it all the way here.
Joe, get some of that marine grade heat shrink from your favorite store Harbor Freight for those wires.
I had the same charlie horse the other day plowing snow, I went to get off and left it in gear and blipped the throttle twice while it was in reverse bent the bars bad
Totally the beast that bites back! Holy cow. Saw that rock coming but didn't know how big. Doesn't matter it still hurts. Hope alright Joe! Will say pretty tuff guy after that! Ps you stole that machine!!
Did I hear clutch slipping? My Royal Enfield maybe has clutch slipping but I don't know till spring there you go.... Happy holidays and thanks for all the great videos that I can watch while I procrastinating about doing things I should be doing.
Glad you're okay, I think you took that rock smack center of the wheel in the tread. Look where rock was in line with tire marks. Probably saved the thing because it wasn't in the thin lip/sidewall. Maybe inspect tires inside to be safe?
Hey Joe that 450 sounds amazing!! You could tell it was difficult for the tires to not spin. Good thing you're not hurt. I think you were pretty lucky. Thank you for another great video!! Keep up the great work sir!!
I knew you'd think that would be the fastest or most powerful bike! Mine tops out at about 78 MPH. Stock gearing and stock tire height. Now all you need is some new tires. I would get the stock 400EX tires. Ohtsu M/R 501. 👍🏻
Just be thankful you hit that rock on a quad and not a bike as you wouldn't of been so lucky, that quad is a piece of kit though a real machine 👌👍
Dude I just hope you are doing alright after hitting that rock. That was very close to a real disaster
Joe, That is a monster, a keeper for sure. I hope your legs heals quickly. Excellent machine for sure.
Joe I am glad you are ok after running over them rocks👍🏾. Stay safe bud
OUCH, I feel your pain. A trip around the field with a trailer to collect those big rocks seems like a good idea.
I like the fact you solder your wires I have started doing that with my projects try using the lineman splice it's a lot easier to shrink wrap afterwards
Love your videos. Especially the Sherlock Holmes of curiosity. I have asked this questions multiple times and never had an answer back, what do you do with all of your extra machines. Do you have a website that you sell them at? Or you just sell them locally without advertising?
Quote of the day: "Now i'm scared of this thing" ROFLMAO! Glad you survived bro.
I think he straddled the rock but didn't realize how low the shock mount was, and it kicked the back end up. Therefore throwing Joe into the Handlebars.
Man I'm glad your ok but I would be lying if I said I didn't get a good laugh lol. The "yeowch oh wowch" had me rolling!😂
Yeah, you'd heard nothin but beeps if that was me on the ground 😂 that bruise is prolly gnarly!
Nice quad! You can at least double your money easily but yeah it'd be hard for me not to keep that one. Get you a prefilter for the air filter to keep water out.
PS watch out for those rocks 👊
Is that swing arm shorter? For flat tracking
How’s the floor you installed holding up? I was thinking about using the same stuff
You think you broke your leg, say you are terrified of the machine and then . . . you give it all the beans!
7000$ modded out quad with the cheapest oil... Hahah these backyard hillbilly builds always make me laugh. Was a fun watch, and a nice bike man, thnx for sharing.
Its really no modded out,lol
30:54 well keep her on the trail there buddy rather than bomb rushing across the open field and you won't have to be so scared. Jeepers there buddy! Edited: By the way, that one's a keeper there buddy! Cheers!
It was a wild ride from my couch 🛋!! Glad you safe!!
Ho Lee Chit you are still here. Hate to see anything like that rock knocking you into the Handle bars. I actually could feel the pain. Guess you have another keeper!! Ha Ha.
You've inspired me to learn more and take chances, just wanted to say thanks
Man I know the feeling I use to have the same quad, for sure it's a ripper. Love your videos I'm hooked👍🏼👍🏼
You are is a best youtuber ever, good luck👌
Glad your safe man! Love how thorough your videos always are.! Good content as usual🤙
What a sweet find man, very nice quad and those rocks would have to go asap but I imagine land is full of em so it definitely take some time to get rid of em all im sure. You'll probably be sore tomorrow after taking that hit lol. Definitely could've been much worse so I'm sure ya can live with some soreness right😉 Love your content as always💯👍🍻
One thing this channel has taught me is that you break in a bike by doing donuts and revving it.
Maybe carry a can of orange spray paint and spray every rock you see ... till you have time to pick em up
Get a case saver on that thing. They are notorious for snapping chains, and putting holes in the case.
How many times are you going to smash into rocks with your stuff until you start going around removing them?
Should wear your body armour as well on that rocket 🚀
Sorry man I was laughing in the begining 🤣🤣
...Hope ok ....and u to 🤣
No really glad u were wearing a Hemet,,maybe knee guards ?
Close call! Glad u and the quad are ok, better take the skidder and do some
More rock picking b4 snow hides them all!
Heat rises... Always put the soldering iron under your work
They make skeleton buckets for skid steers that are designed to remove rocks. Also towable models for atv