Dear ATV manufactures......if you can make warning labels that last decades, you can make plastics that last at least half as long...

@willcal2738

5 ай бұрын

stickers save plastics by blocking UV

@shakdidagalimal

Ай бұрын

I have a large rubbermaid trash can that is at least 2 decades old. It is a light bluegrey with a darker blue lid. It has been outside taking sun and weather for decades, it is still flexible with no issues. I bought it at some normal box store. Yes they can make plastic that lasts forever. After they have a good formula they probably lobby Congress to outlaw some ingredient. That way the whole chain from engineers to plastiticians all get new work.

Love how the seller makes everything sound like it’s a quick fix

@KTPGNS1

4 ай бұрын

Apparently it was!

@dennisalbers1012

4 ай бұрын

Had a Polaris they live in the shop

You’ve dealt yourself another winning hand…the force Is with you…more than just a mechanic…your narrative is honest and humble..I like that.

As a former mechanic at a Polaris dealership, I can tell you the 300s and 250s 4x4 were designed to run their tires 2 sizes smaller on the front. It looks like you're running the fronts off a 400 4x4. If so, the original gear ratio on the chain can/will cause damage in the transmission if left as is. I believe I remember, you can mitigate this by changing the gear ratio on the front sprockets. Make sure the "Demand Drive Fluid" in the front hubs are full. There is a set screw on each hub, full is when it leaks out when the tire is rotated so that the screw is at 90 degrees or level. Those old Polaris 4x4 worked using electromagnets in the hubs. They are cooled in an oil bath, so the coil will burn out if the "Demand Drive Fluid" level is not maintained. They were around $150 each side back in the late 90's/early 00s, can't imagine the price now.

@viprgaming641

6 ай бұрын

You can get a new hub for $60. I bought one for my 2002 Scrambler 400 2 stroke 4x4. That was probably 4 years ago though

These old polaris 2 strokes are gems. They are simple, powerful and easily upgraded. The machines themselves are tough and rugged. They're not perfect by any stretch as we can see through these outstanding videos but they are worth the effort given the the low initial cost. Once operational these old goats are unstoppable.

@2vintage

Жыл бұрын

Parts are also pretty cheap for them. I don't mid the older models like this one. Easy to work on too.

@williamwalter4882

Жыл бұрын

@@2vintage Same, just a quick tip about these 2 strokes. I've owned 4 of these polaris` and found that using a particular mix fuel-wise will nearly if not entirely mitigate ethanol issues. 1. Use minimum 89 octane. 2. Use Lucas upper cylinder lubricant @ 3oz/5gal fuel. 3. Use star tron fuel treatment @1oz/5gal fuel. I use that blend in ALL off road engines. If necessary to use 2-cycle pre mix I use Opti2 at 80:1. Never had a failure in any 2-cycle engine for over 30 years. If using oil injection (I do), just stick with the polaris 2 cycle ves synthetic. Again, never a failure, but that oil pump must be checked periodically for proper function.

@DoobieDoo1994

Жыл бұрын

@@2vintage i have a 94 sport 400 i just picked up for 600 its in pretty good shape need some work.

@FondelMikeRotch

Жыл бұрын

@@williamwalter4882 80:1. ? Seems a bit high. 50:1 is the normal no?

@williamwalter4882

Жыл бұрын

@@FondelMikeRotch Opti2 is recommended at 100:1 for any 2-cycle. Amsoil Sabre also 100:1. So I take it to 80:1 with the caveat of the mild lubricity from the Lucas upper cylinder lubricant already in my base gas. It sounds crazy I know but Opti2 is seriously good 2 cycle oil - it's never failed me. The Germans know what they're doing. Again, this is for premix only, not injection.

I am addicted to your videos. Your patience amazes me!! The candid narration is appreciated for sure!

Looking at a 96 warrior right now. Been watching your channel to learn everything I can about them for when something breaks! Sweet stuff man

It's cool to see you bring these atvs back

You can tighten up those trip springs on the blade so the blade doesn't collapse so easy. At 2:36 you can see the spring attached to the 'L' brackets and note the eye bolts are barely tighten down. It will push more snow that way too.

The front suspension is very similar to a Polaris trailblazer 250cc 2 strokes, it was the first adult-sized quad I've ridden when I was younger, and I was always a whisky throttle kid, and it took it and ran perfectly no matter the weather or how long it sat, it was a tank, even when I ran out and got stuck without gas in my field it somehow started up and got me home, it was a great quad from my experience, and it now sits in a storage container on my uncle's property up north, I and my father plan to get it out of there eventually and restore it, it's sat up there for almost 10 years, I can't wait to see that machine again when we choose to grab it, as I'm thankful it was that quad that built up my love for small engines and gave me childhood memories I'd never forget!

@williamwalter4882

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your beast, I've owned several old polaris 2 strokes and I will confirm they are indeed - tanks.

I have to say this is one of my favorite channels!! The amount of projects and videos is amazing!

Going full tilt on the zip ties with a pair of shears is something we've all felt. Nice buy man.

Great trip down memory lane.Havnt worked on this stuff in many years,but am ready to get back into it again.Love that you take the time and detail.Thank you....

I had this exact wheeler as a kid, I got it for 400 and it ran great. The oil mixer stopped working and the engine seized on the trail and by the time I towed it back it freed itself up and ran like new again. I just mixed my gas from then on

Man your a busy guy. Wish i could find a cheep plow quad

Just a tip. The rear brake lever can be adjusted with that screw and nut on the side of the caliper. This rear brake lever is actually mechanical and acts as a backup to the hydraulic system. Great video!

That’s a great buy joe couldn’t help laughing when you were checking for spark and the run switch was off lol happens to the best of us mate 😂😂 take care to you and the family all the best 👍👌🔧🔧🔧☃️☃️☃️

The groundhog says "You live in freakin Wisconsin so spring comes in may!"

Great content bro I watch every video you post

@2vintage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great colors. Good job repairing that old girl.

Hey Joe, slide some heat shrink tubing over the missing insulation (spark plug wire) and save yourself some future aggravation.

A steal under $600 with winch and accessories. Good diagnosis on 4wd electrical clutch. Starter is usually just rusty and bendix spring needs cleaning and lube.

@MrTruckerf

2 ай бұрын

Well, he had to go to Harbor Freight for the winch.

FINALLY somebody who didn't lie!!!!

If you hit the little gray button on the left part of the handlebar, when you back up, it locks it in four-wheel-drive

Definitely a great deal, simple fox, decent compression, not all broken up plastic, really worth $1200 to $1500. I had made a switch box, and mount for my handle bar, with the parts from the winch control. Back then I didn't want to spend $80 for the handle bar one. Tip for ya. Sealed outlet plastic electric box I used. It's definitely worth fixing the starter. A paint, refresh on the plastics, and a good detail cleaning. Be a decent flip or swap. Down the road

@barryshisler3720

Жыл бұрын

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@Mark-sg8kd

8 ай бұрын

Why do you feel the need to keep lifting the blade? Put it down and leave it, before you wear it out.

@kencannuck

5 ай бұрын

​@@Mark-sg8kdNot lifting the blade would make steering and traction less effective. I wish he had better access to his blade controller so he could start to lift blade incrementally when he nears the snow bank so he can cushion the stop and build a pile.

That little wheeler was probably built not too far from where you are! Utilitarian by design and not bad for what it is! I've used a sportsman 500 on the farm here for many years, gets the job done! Great video man.

@josephhaugen3207

Жыл бұрын

Built-in Roseau MN

I've got a 97 xplorer 400 4x4 with a plow on it. No doubt about it, the most durable 4 wheeler I have ever owned.

@williamwalter4882

Жыл бұрын

You definitely have a winner there - I owned one and it was tough as nails. Still wish I had mine.

The handlebar brake lever operates all the brakes and the foot operates only the back. Also you need a battery hooked up for the 4wd to work. Battery died in mine, was using pull start for a bit, then 4wd stopped working. I started checking everything I could think of, then searched online and yup, needs working battery for 4wd auto switch to work. Great channel.

Bros got like 7 plow quads lol

@merrymanrc

3 ай бұрын

One for each day of the week 😄

Those old polaris are great bikes I got a 2004 polaris atp it's a awesome bike for plowing

I love your video about the Kawasaki Takate.

I actually just got this same model with many problems, my main one being a failed oil injector, but your help with the 4wd system will be of great use Thanks a lot man and keep up the good work!

I’ve got same machine, back end is light for plowing, spins you out in wet heavy snow.

Love the channel, Amazing, the variety, think a different make/model every day this week. Congrats on 298k subs. Keep up the hard work

I had only one polaris atv. I will never again buy another. I found that the older 4 stroke o.h. cam engines are much better machines.

Hi Jo always remember a bike don't run it's class is parts only that's how I bye things it don't run they can't ask for a price that a bike that runs I always say it's parts bike that makes it a lot cheaper keep the video's going 😀

A couple of bags of sand, front and rear, and maybe some tire chains; and you've an awesome snow moving machine! Good buy.

It's great seeing your story and hope you keep making more stories of your life , You both work well together , Just keep smiling .

It cleaned up really nice!😊

I like that you explain things as you are working on them really helpful content you post man keep up the good work.

Great deal Joe these polaris are gems there work horse engines in them & for $400 dollars definitely can't complain a bit elbow grease & mechanical skills & you have a half decent quad for ploughing the snow its perfect have a smashing Weekend bud 👊💨

Great find at a good price. Hey Joe I was just wondering if you saw that the right front tire was backwards? Love your videos!

The real bright spark is Vinnie bear he could have fixed That if he was invited, sometimes we forget to do the most obvious thing like turning it on🐕

Well done!!!😄

Another good one you saved! 😁

Holy moly, Joe. It was 86 here yesterday! Please keep that cold weather up there in your yard ;-)

The front right tire and rim is on backwards. Keep up the awesome videos.

Every time i get a notification-from you its something I’ve wanted to buy or have bought its kinda ridiculous…nice to see we think alike!!! I recommend getting into compact tractors they were my next step haha I enjoy your videos very much keep up the good work bud!

I think I would get one of those hoses that go from your exhaust to the outside through your garage door. Not good to breathing the exhaust. I must say you truly inspire me.

Luvin it Joe sounds interesting !🙏💪👍👏💪

Got a suggestion when your plowing the drive get a spot that is out of the way cleaned out first thing and then move the vehicles in your way to it and then you don't have to worry about being close and hitting it or scratching it , oh and you did steal that quad lol you should look that ole boy up and give him the $50 you talked him down saying that it was really rough , it could have been but it really wasn't, remember ya gotta give good to get good !! I really enjoy watching your videos too , I've got my '86 250r 3 wheeler I've been wanting to restore and watching your videos have inspired me to get started on it , it ran when I parked it in "92 it has a bent rear axle , I know that for sure , work safe Brother

love you man! keep up the the excellent work!

Looks like you had fun with that 2 stroke plowing machine!!

love the videos man, keep it up! I can only dream of snow like that, we don't get much (if any!) in southern UK

What a steal! I live about an hour south of you and I have been watching marketplace like crazy for a cheap four wheeler to get my wife into it.

Polaris used the most reliable oil pump you'll probably ever find, I've only seen one issue with one out of the 25 or so machines I've had, and that was a small leak but it still worked fine. Leave the injection

I just bought a 93 350 big boss 4x6

@2vintage

Жыл бұрын

Sweet!

It's funny...Joe you make miracles happen constantly, but also occasionally miss the little things...choke it, out of ⛽, or an on/off switch. Lol. That's why we love ya.

my buddy had 1 an it was so fun riding it an seeing this brings me joy

Good job, on the welding tucker, looks very professional.

You got a good deal on it! It's worth alot more than that.

Learning a lot from you. Thanks

Your winch rollers are mounted sideways bro. Love your content!!

Great job. Once in awhile you get one for a great price and then don't have to work too hard to get it going.

Great video!! I was sayin flip kill switch on it'll run. I did that back in 70s on old Honda . Sweet machines i got one looks just like yours 4 year's ago had a lot of fun on it. I have a tractor for bladin snow. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

That's funny- once it started, my muscle memory made me able to 'smell' the 2 stroke exhaust, & when you opened the garage door I felt a rush of cold air lol

Nice buy, nice fix and nice machine.

Awesome, have an identical 300 without a plow in the garage currently waiting on a top end.

I could not fix a thing. It is amazing to me your skill and problem solving. Very interesting. Good Doggy

I think you put that front right rim on backwards. It was killing my ocd 😂😂 awesome deal though!

I'm sitting here watching some of your videos man and I really like what you're doing you're doing a great job. Going to subscribe to your Channel

I had one. Good machine

Looks like it does a very good job, I plow down here in Michigan with a old Artic Cat 250 it will push snow as high as the front rack if it’s not the real wet snow.

Great video as always joe

....GOOD JOB, KEEP SAFE..

Once again awsome job .

II and own a 1999 Kawasaki, Prairie, 300 4X4. I owned a business that had a parking lot of just 200 feet short of a square acre of blacktop. I bought a winch and blade and mounted it myself and plowed the whole parking lot plus neighbors driveways and sidewalks for seven years. Only 3 times that I couldn’t plow because the snow was just too wet. If we were to get more than 10 inches of snow, I would get up like at 2 in the morning and plow, then plow again after it stopped snowing. Sometimes my thumb would get so cold I couldn’t press the throttle, I would have to go in and warm it up. It would take me like, 1 1/2 hours to do the parking lot if the snow was 3 inches or less.

The only reason I don't work for Polaris anymore cuz I'm 75 years old and retired but I really liked working on them their motorcycles the victories it's a very simple machine to work on either ones the ATVs the motorcycles and the snowmobiles

How Ironic! I just went through this same process with the exact same machine over last winter (minus plow). However the machine was an impulse buy so I sold it. Shared the video to the guy buying it and now he went from excited to over the moon ;) Good video and walk through on buying a used quad. Same principles apply to a lot of things.

this makes me want to buy another polaris at some point - really enjoy how simple they are to work on compared to newer stuff. also im a bit OCD but was i the only person who noticed you not put the front right wheel on the correct direction after checking the AWD system? or did i miss the reasoning for that lol

Nice deal, might need some new springs on the plow. Nice work

Great Buy , and nice fix.

Yeah a lot of people hate these wheelers but they're really good wheelers good score

Awesome fix!😎😎

The right side front wheel is on inside out. I kept saying something doesn’t look right in there. Great vid!

The plow trips easy, I wouldn't like that. You did get a good deal on it though.

It always amazes me on how easy a seller can lie !

You SOB... I was looking at this one!!! Im in the market for this bodystyle.

Nice... the Ole Polaris is back to being a work horse after a little bit of tinkering.. :)

298k subs shows were to go for top quality workmanship.

Sync carbs and you're off to the races... congratulations 👏

Better not forget about me when you blow up even more and I get lost in all the comments I’m a day 1 supporter and commenter love your videos watch everyone always the highlight of my day

cracking up soon as you seen that kill switch!!

The badland winches are very good.

I got a 300 xplora..1994...IT DOES NOT STOP....its a yard machine for me

U should get the driveway paved this spring will be a lot nicer for winter.

Dont. Worry. Snow. Will. Be. All. Gone. When. You. Get. That. Started

I had that same exact 4 wheeler as my 2nd 4 wheeler as a teenager and it was probably the best bike I’ve ever had. I bought mine used in like new condition and it was amazing!! It would go through water almost like a wave runner. As the exhaust blows out the bottom of the pipe instead of the back of the pipe. After several years the belt can unsealed and I could no longer go through water so I sold it, but was honestly the most reliable 4wheeler that I’ve owned and I own 5 right now. 2 Yamaha’s 1 Suzuki, 1 Honda 3 wheeler and a Kawasaki Mojave. The one U bought still hasn’t the original tires so it can’t have that many hours on it. I don’t know why they put the override button on the reverse that lets U go really fast in reverse. Was kind of useless in my opinion and cause mine to wreck as a young inexperienced teen driver. Lol Mine was a 94.

Hey Joe check out engine restore it has CSL in it it restores minor scratches imperfections etc in the cylinder walls I used to use it in my engines it really does work it will restore compression big-time I used to put some of that directly down the cylinder and work it in

Those things are fun!!!