I appreciate you watching bro 🤘👊 Links and chapters below. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:23 - The New Parts! 6:02 - How I've Learned What I know About Building 7:10 - Correctly Packing The Carrier Bearings 8:48 - Removing The Crusty Tab From The Frame 9:24 - Filling The Hole in The Frame 10:08 - Welding The Broken Fender Support 10:54 - Inspecting the Repairs 11:31 - Installing The Handlebars 11:56 - Installing The Dash 12:15 - Installing Grips and Controls 14:07 - Filling and Installing a New Battery 15:24 - Installing The Radiator Temp Gauge 15:38 - Installing The Bumper and Grab Bar 16:13 - Overview of the Work Done/Closing Parts/Links In This Video OEM Parts - www.rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1032 Clutch Perch - bit.ly/3tEnRa9 ODI Bars - bit.ly/3y3pSAb Battery - bit.ly/3vS7HM0 Axle Bearings - bit.ly/3hjblKO Grips - bit.ly/3o20Ddb DG Grab Bar - ebay.us/hmjktu Bumper (alternative) - ebay.us/Pf1UrB Front Wheel Bearings - bit.ly/2SGt6JS Thumb Throttle - ebay.us/oPdFDY Large Impact Wrench - amzn.to/2SSurx7 Small Impact/Drill - amzn.to/3wdjCEu Sawzall - amzn.to/3hH10sd Angle Die Grinder - amzn.to/341qFE5 T-Handle Hex Wrenches - bit.ly/3v60Xub
I love what you guys are doing! Not only is it entertaining, but this will help inspire others to revive some of these aging quads, keeping the sport going, one machine at a time.
Brother I respect your quad fix game u teaching me a lot I got a 2005 yfz 450 special edition n I did some nice work on it so far.The shop would have kill my pockets if they would have worked on it..Thanks again for the videos..💪🏾👍🏾
When putting on grips I always used the age-old trick my dad taught me when he used to work in a motorcycle shop. Get some WD-40 spray it on the inside of the grip, fling out the excess and slide it right on the bar. They always go on like nothing and once it dries with a clean bar surface, it works just as good as most grip glues.
They work good, but my cousin was saying that going up that high of a pressure will cause you to blow head gasket easier. I’ve been using mine for like 6 months no problems on a kx450.
@@danpmatz the number on the cap is “bar” like his in the video it’s 1.8 bar which is like 30 psi or something like. It’s pressure in your coolant system and if you have higher pressure you are less likely to puke coolant out of the overflow.
Love the bumper and grab bar!!👍🏻 On the grip glue. I used to use hair spray. They stuck on great. You just had to cut them off. Predator is looking good!!👍🏻👍🏻
To boil over? We used to do that on forklift batteries but they did not have a set amount of water that would go into them so usually some would bubble out during the charge and then cap them. I thought these led acid batteries came with the correct amount not to overflow though?
Dammm bro you are about to finish the Predator build and I am here still waiting for throttle position sensor for my 2012 ltz 400 🤣😏, keep up the good work 🤘💪
Heads up when you set up a battery. You put the acid in. Let sit for 20 minutes then throw a charger on it and charge it with the cap strip OFF. Had to do a module for Honda Powersports school just on batteries. 🤙🏼
I love the idea of knowing your water temp. I run the trail tech digital gauge on the predator myself. No need on the honda...i know it'll be fine...lol.
Im wrapping up a TriZ build for a trip next weekend. I feel the pain! you're doin kick ass 👌🏻 I might suggest turning your hitch pins the other way so they dont get knocked off
Yeah man any type of motorized vehicle or go kart or anything with a motor all of us would love to see videos on. Doesnt have to be just quads and dirtbikes
Y’all better change out the water pump bearing from inside the casing. Because these predators are notorious for having bearing malfunctions and the only way to change that specific bearing is by splitting the case. My father in law experienced it the hard way, just a heads up. keep up the good content guys
Grips = aqua net hair spray, I’ll bet you a crisp benji it’s better than anything else, otherwise ODI lock ons, great video as always mike! Can’t wait to see it rip
I literally was wondering if you were gonna pack em in your last video. I love your videos man. I’m in the process of restoring a trx300ex for my wife to ride and I’m considering getting myself a 400ex to restore so we can ride together. Your vids are inspiration man!
Dude i cant wait to see this done-basically a Ktm which where badass,they didnt have all that plastic shit(from what ive heard never had one)-love the content man
When installing a grip, spread the glue along a long screw driver and then smear it inside the grip. That way the glue lubricates and doesn't get scraped off on the install.
Thumb throttle is definitely a good upgrade.had a 08 outlaw 450mxr which uses same throttle and did this myself.also a trx450r front master cylinder is a good upgrade for the brakes.it is also a direct swap.
Great video sir! Honda does make a thumb throttle cover that is blank and does not say "Honda". You can probably find one on eBay pretty cheap. They also make cheap aftermarket covers if you want to remove the "Honda" cover.
When you put grips on what I like to do is just use compressed air and when ur putting them on lift up the end and spray it into the inside and just push them on to the bars it goes on easy
The Predator is coming along. I got my buddy watching to give him an idea of what he can do to his. He is waiting for you to do the motor work so he can see how and what you do. I guess he was looking at a 560 kit as well but hasn’t pulled the trigger yet because he doesn’t know anybody who has ran it yet. Also, I’ve got a sportster bobber myself. They are sweet bikes, just not a good long distance bike. I’ll be picking up a road king for that. Anyway, I can point you in the direction to get that think looking pretty cool.
Sweet, I might hit you up about the bike; it's basically an around town bike so I think it will be cool! I will have lots of details about the motor build too.
@@MichaelSabo sure thing. I’m on Facebook or C.Avery652010@gmail is my email. I’ll go through my list of what I did to mine. I got pictures of it on Facebook if before and after
I stopped using grip glue for that reason. Start using a clear spay paint give a good sprits in the tube. Swirl it around dump out the extra and on the quad they go
As you were doing the frame repairs I was like please tell me you took a pic of the vin number for when you sell it for title purposes. I'm used to being in an area where you want that title. Good ol' super glue. Quick drying get your fingers stuck. I use it for my push rings and race gloves
Love the content brother and i would also love to see the bobber build! Love anything with a engine so show us Sabo.....dont deny us the content brother!!! 😂😂😂 No really i wanna watch it too!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I have an 05 raptor 660r the motor needs to be rebuilt my question is how hard is it for someone who has never done it before to do it and if it’s not to difficult where did you get your case splitter tool
Can’t wait to see this thing finished up looks gray right now not looking forward to see the front plastic back on it but I guess something gotta go there lol
Hey man any tips with the electric throttle system ? I fixed my quad with my brother today again and now it just doesn’t sit and idle. It wants to cut off Bc the ets. Any ways to bypass ? Or after markets to replace it ?
Nice! Good stuff bro. If they ain't from china...there good enough for a quad that will be abused lol. Sweet bumper too!! Bought a shirt from ya, the one with banshee 😎 just one for now til I see fitment for that size. Then I'm gonna get a few. Can't wait for motor vid, hope u do full motor vid, always learning something from ya bro. Thanks!!!!
I appreciate you watching bro 🤘👊 Links and chapters below.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:23 - The New Parts!
6:02 - How I've Learned What I know About Building
7:10 - Correctly Packing The Carrier Bearings
8:48 - Removing The Crusty Tab From The Frame
9:24 - Filling The Hole in The Frame
10:08 - Welding The Broken Fender Support
10:54 - Inspecting the Repairs
11:31 - Installing The Handlebars
11:56 - Installing The Dash
12:15 - Installing Grips and Controls
14:07 - Filling and Installing a New Battery
15:24 - Installing The Radiator Temp Gauge
15:38 - Installing The Bumper and Grab Bar
16:13 - Overview of the Work Done/Closing
Parts/Links In This Video
OEM Parts - www.rockymountainatvmc.com?ref=1032
Clutch Perch - bit.ly/3tEnRa9
ODI Bars - bit.ly/3y3pSAb
Battery - bit.ly/3vS7HM0
Axle Bearings - bit.ly/3hjblKO
Grips - bit.ly/3o20Ddb
DG Grab Bar - ebay.us/hmjktu
Bumper (alternative) - ebay.us/Pf1UrB
Front Wheel Bearings - bit.ly/2SGt6JS
Thumb Throttle - ebay.us/oPdFDY
Large Impact Wrench - amzn.to/2SSurx7
Small Impact/Drill - amzn.to/3wdjCEu
Sawzall - amzn.to/3hH10sd
Angle Die Grinder - amzn.to/341qFE5
T-Handle Hex Wrenches - bit.ly/3v60Xub
Dude we definitely wanna see anything you build
When you put grips on if you twist them while you install them it makes sure they are glued evenly inside
"this sucks" 🤣🤣🤣... With the grips!!!!!
im in indiana badlands are bad ass homie if i still had some to ride id prolly come out there but i aint in a few years
Do you know where I can find a brake light at for the 06 Polaris predator 500
Michael is a monster , how could he take the grab bar off...
I need to be put away lol
Love the videos bro! Absolutely love how you talk fast and you get to the point and not beat around the bush and take all damn day!
I appreciate that feedback man, that's something I try to be aware of!
I love what you guys are doing! Not only is it entertaining, but this will help inspire others to revive some of these aging quads, keeping the sport going, one machine at a time.
That's the idea man! Glad you're enjoying the content!
Brother I respect your quad fix game u teaching me a lot I got a 2005 yfz 450 special edition n I did some nice work on it so far.The shop would have kill my pockets if they would have worked on it..Thanks again for the videos..💪🏾👍🏾
@itsme wow that’s crazy
Glad I can pass some of what I've learned to you man; good luck on your YFZ build 👊🤘
@@MichaelSabo Thank u brother 👑💪🏾
Watching your predator videos series makes me really want one again and I’ve had three
“Now if you hear sizzling or popping, the battery is about to explode”😂😂
I would highly recommend using ODI clamp on grips. That's all I run on anything with handle bars.
They're great! I have them on my Banshee and 250R 🤘
When putting on grips I always used the age-old trick my dad taught me when he used to work in a motorcycle shop. Get some WD-40 spray it on the inside of the grip, fling out the excess and slide it right on the bar. They always go on like nothing and once it dries with a clean bar surface, it works just as good as most grip glues.
15:11 why was that so satisfying
Haha, idk but it kind of is
I'd definitely like to know how the Tusk radiator cap works out, I've been looking into getting 1. Another great video bro.
Just picked on up....gonna test it tomorrow afternoon, kinda curious
They work good, but my cousin was saying that going up that high of a pressure will cause you to blow head gasket easier. I’ve been using mine for like 6 months no problems on a kx450.
@@t-train6534 I don't follow how does a radiator cap Mess with pressure?
@@danpmatz the number on the cap is “bar” like his in the video it’s 1.8 bar which is like 30 psi or something like. It’s pressure in your coolant system and if you have higher pressure you are less likely to puke coolant out of the overflow.
I love mine have had one on my raptor forever you can see it on my channel if you are interested its a drag raptor
Dude... I need a new video like everday. Been a sub for years now. Appreciative for the content.
Tyler thanks for the continued support man! I am posting Monday and Thurs at 7PM; If I can post more I will!
Love the bumper and grab bar!!👍🏻 On the grip glue. I used to use hair spray. They stuck on great. You just had to cut them off. Predator is looking good!!👍🏻👍🏻
When putting acid in the battery. Put it on trickle charge before installing the cap
To boil over? We used to do that on forklift batteries but they did not have a set amount of water that would go into them so usually some would bubble out during the charge and then cap them. I thought these led acid batteries came with the correct amount not to overflow though?
Your screwdriver injury is healing nicely, glad to see you pull through and finish this build! 😆
Haha thank you man!
The tribute to the spoiler was beautiful 🥲
😂
Dammm bro you are about to finish the Predator build and I am here still waiting for throttle position sensor for my 2012 ltz 400 🤣😏, keep up the good work 🤘💪
The waiting game man... I feel for you; good luck with your LTZ 🤘
Heads up when you set up a battery. You put the acid in. Let sit for 20 minutes then throw a charger on it and charge it with the cap strip OFF. Had to do a module for Honda Powersports school just on batteries. 🤙🏼
Another subscriber said the same thing; thank you for this; I'm going to do some research on it myself too 🤘
Getting closer! Love the handlebar color also. My Pro tapers are the same color. Hope to hear it running soon!
I love using those tusk radiator caps
Good way to check on your temperature on Startup
I love the idea of knowing your water temp. I run the trail tech digital gauge on the predator myself. No need on the honda...i know it'll be fine...lol.
Coming together nicely. Its gonna be a ripper for sure.
💯
Im wrapping up a TriZ build for a trip next weekend. I feel the pain! you're doin kick ass 👌🏻 I might suggest turning your hitch pins the other way so they dont get knocked off
I appreciate it man! That's a great idea for the hitch pins! Good luck with your Tri-Z 🤘
Yeah man any type of motorized vehicle or go kart or anything with a motor all of us would love to see videos on. Doesnt have to be just quads and dirtbikes
I appreciate that man; I will put updates on them in the ends of videos!
I think the predator needs some honda plastics then it would look great 🤣 getting pretty stoked to see the power you can make!
Idk if you saw the 400ex in the background with predator plastics on it haha, but I could actually do that lol
How bout throw some honda plastics on that yamaha 🤣
The across the shop close-ups are amazing 👌😂
Also would love to see a series on the bikes!!!
Thank you for the feedback Gavin!
That’s awesome that you got the crank bearings I really like AC bumpers I used to have one on my blaster
Y’all better change out the water pump bearing from inside the casing. Because these predators are notorious for having bearing malfunctions and the only way to change that specific bearing is by splitting the case. My father in law experienced it the hard way, just a heads up. keep up the good content guys
Oh man, hopefully mine is good; I'd replace every bearing if I could get them; luckily they feel tight.
Awesome video, just picked up a 04 predator, idles but bogs when giving it throttle, can’t wait to get riding.
Nice bro! Good luck with it 🤘
Grips = aqua net hair spray, I’ll bet you a crisp benji it’s better than anything else, otherwise ODI lock ons, great video as always mike! Can’t wait to see it rip
I believe it man! I'll have to try it!
Your videos have inspired me to restore a2000 YZ 125 thanks Mike you Rock
I literally was wondering if you were gonna pack em in your last video. I love your videos man. I’m in the process of restoring a trx300ex for my wife to ride and I’m considering getting myself a 400ex to restore so we can ride together. Your vids are inspiration man!
Not packing the bearings bothered me so much but I didn't say anything because they should've been fine when you grease from the zerk
lol, I'm glad I could correct that for you
Looking good! The Badlands is a great place to ride!
Thanks Jordan, I can't wait to see it!
Dude i cant wait to see this done-basically a Ktm which where badass,they didnt have all that plastic shit(from what ive heard never had one)-love the content man
Thank you bro; I've had the pleasure of riding a KTM and it definitely felt premium
It's looking real good. I wouldn't mind you giving the a-arms a quick spray paint to make it look even nicer
Thank you man!
When installing a grip, spread the glue along a long screw driver and then smear it inside the grip. That way the glue lubricates and doesn't get scraped off on the install.
She's starting to take shape! Good shit man!
Awesome vids man, you motivated me a while ago to fix up my warrior and make it look super clean and run better ofcourse. Keep up the amazing work!
Hell yea brother; get that Warrior fixed up!
Thumb throttle is definitely a good upgrade.had a 08 outlaw 450mxr which uses same throttle and did this myself.also a trx450r front master cylinder is a good upgrade for the brakes.it is also a direct swap.
Great video sir! Honda does make a thumb throttle cover that is blank and does not say "Honda". You can probably find one on eBay pretty cheap. They also make cheap aftermarket covers if you want to remove the "Honda" cover.
Hey man, you should definitely shine up those a-arms with some paint. Would make the quad look so much cleaner!
Love your content dude!
Thank you Mads Fredbo!
When you put grips on what I like to do is just use compressed air and when ur putting them on lift up the end and spray it into the inside and just push them on to the bars it goes on easy
Ah good idea man!
Starting to come together, definitely with you on the Honda thumb throttle!
100%!
I hate the predator throttle bc its so freaking light. Every bump you hit ...you goose the throttle. 😂😬
That motorcycle is going to be sick. Some day I would like to build a bike like that.
You should do it man!
@@MichaelSabo so yeah... Hold off getting married and kids for a little bit if you can lol
Bro insane video, they just keep getting better and better!
Glad you like it luke, thank you!
The Predator is coming along. I got my buddy watching to give him an idea of what he can do to his. He is waiting for you to do the motor work so he can see how and what you do. I guess he was looking at a 560 kit as well but hasn’t pulled the trigger yet because he doesn’t know anybody who has ran it yet. Also, I’ve got a sportster bobber myself. They are sweet bikes, just not a good long distance bike. I’ll be picking up a road king for that. Anyway, I can point you in the direction to get that think looking pretty cool.
Sweet, I might hit you up about the bike; it's basically an around town bike so I think it will be cool! I will have lots of details about the motor build too.
@@MichaelSabo sure thing. I’m on Facebook or C.Avery652010@gmail is my email. I’ll go through my list of what I did to mine. I got pictures of it on Facebook if before and after
Sabo you're the man... Keep up the awesome content..Love this videos every couple days...
Thank you Roy, I'm glad you're enjoying them!
You can use hair spray or spray paint to put grips on and it’s easier for them to slide on and when you change them to take off
Canadian sticker on the frame so its cool the bike came from Canada and made it to the states
I lost it at the in loving memory part!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
lmao 😂
Your a legend! Loving the way its coming together. Keep it up!
Ah shit man, thank you for saying that 🤘
Yes I can't wait to see the bikes!!!
If you put a big ring of glue in the grip and slide it on makes it was easier and less messy basically fill the open end of the grip
Love the temp Guage. Be cool to see. You using regular antifreeze then Adam's or engine ice and see the difference from the guage
Great content
Thank you man! I run ICE in all my machines 🤘
Little idea Mike, try to fab up that choke hole for a light switch for a small led light bar for night riding 😎
I stopped using grip glue for that reason. Start using a clear spay paint give a good sprits in the tube. Swirl it around dump out the extra and on the quad they go
I used to always use clear spray paint; do you ever have problems with grips splitting? That's why I didn't do it this time around.
@@MichaelSabo I have not. I just always make sure bars a clean for new grips apply. then wire just for the little extra security.
Thanks for the bering axle I didn't i had to do that I purchased 2 carier and bought was still feeling loose
Clean that radiator out thing looks filthy I used some aluminum brightner and made my rad look like new
I'm on it!
One of the best channels on YT
Hey brother next time try puting the glue inside the grips see if that works any better.
Sweet you're getting there
Paint the front master cylinder 👍🏻👍🏻
Yea that things crusty bro haha
Didn’t wanna say it but I knew it was eating at u lol
Since its almost taken apart, you should touch up the paint on the frame and make it look good as new. Might make a few extra bucks when you sell it
Yea it's probably a good idea
Coming together nicely mike
Thank you Jake!
when filling battery you are supposed to leave cap off of battery until after you charge because there is no vent for the first initial charge.
How do you keep track of all the parts at pieces to the quad when you have it all disassembled?
I'd be down to watch the Harley build! I'm sure I'm not alone!
Rip grab bar you will be missed. 😢😢
Issa straight tragedy
😂😂😂😂😂
Coming along nicely!
Thank you man!
As you were doing the frame repairs I was like please tell me you took a pic of the vin number for when you sell it for title purposes. I'm used to being in an area where you want that title.
Good ol' super glue. Quick drying get your fingers stuck. I use it for my push rings and race gloves
No worries Ben, the VIN is stamped on the frame as well!
Also for the hole in the controls where the choke was, you could put a circular speedometer there. Might be a dumb idea idk lol
That would be kinda cool to have there man, thanks for the idea!
Cover the bearings you just regreased in cling wrap so dust doesn't contaminate the grease
Good idea
Hey Michael how did you get the Honda thumb throttle to work please let me know asap thank you in advance
Love the content brother and i would also love to see the bobber build! Love anything with a engine so show us Sabo.....dont deny us the content brother!!! 😂😂😂 No really i wanna watch it too!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Waylon I appreciate that! I will post updates on the bikes but I am planning to reserve those for therapy wrenching sessions 😂
@@MichaelSabo i understand brother! 👍🤘🤘🤘
Gonna be a nice once done 👌 definitely film the bike builds
Hey u should paint the frame a candy blue and hang that crazy looking rear bumper on your shop wall above your toolbox
Dude that would look SICK!!
I had the same grips on my 300ex and they were horrible. I always rode with gloves on and after a few months they were completely smooth.
Oh no! That's why I like to try stuff out to see stuff like that
epic content man looking great keep up the good work
Thank you Andrew!
I always run the highest bend pro taper bars and pro taper grips
Hey bro how did you get the thumb throttle to work bought a Honda one my self please let me know asap
Mike relocate the ignition key to the choke section of the cluster
I actually like that idea but there is a steel ring that reinforces the key mount in the front. I'll look at it 🤘
Blue handle bar covers ??? YUK ! Grey or Black maybe ? But each to their own tastes.
I have an 05 raptor 660r the motor needs to be rebuilt my question is how hard is it for someone who has never done it before to do it and if it’s not to difficult where did you get your case splitter tool
Predaturd lookin' good! keep up the new content!
Use clearcoat spray paint to put grips on. Spray it into the grip and slide it on. The clearcoat will dry like glue.
That's what I usually do but I thought I'd try the glue that came with it... mistake 😂
@@MichaelSabo yea that looked like a PIA and a mess.
Love this video and you definitely are good with mechanic stuff 🔥
You should get custom master cylinder and thumb throttle caps.
That would be sick!
Can’t wait to see this thing finished up looks gray right now not looking forward to see the front plastic back on it but I guess something gotta go there lol
Damn man she’s looking really good
Hey man, I was wondering. How did you bypass the clutch sensor I have the same thing on my Z400 and really need to replace the clutch perch
A lot of times they just need to be unplugged or hot wired; I haven't actually done this one yet so I don't know what will bypass it yet.
@@MichaelSabo okay, I think I’ve actually tried just unplugging mine and I’m not sure if it worked. Either way splice the wires isn’t hard
What are you going to do about the vin? Is it stamped in somewhere like a Honda? I’m pretty sure it’s not allowed to grind off the vin.
Hey anyone got some more info about the warrior meetup at Badlands? !
These videos slap 🔥
Thank you bro, glad you're enjoying them 🤘
Hey man any tips with the electric throttle system ? I fixed my quad with my brother today again and now it just doesn’t sit and idle. It wants to cut off Bc the ets. Any ways to bypass ? Or after markets to replace it ?
Is the ETS the plug that goes into the throttle housing? I won't know until I get everything together and running.
16:11 lol not the grab bar. How could you put that awful dg on instead of that sick oem bumper?
😂
Nice! Good stuff bro. If they ain't from china...there good enough for a quad that will be abused lol. Sweet bumper too!! Bought a shirt from ya, the one with banshee 😎 just one for now til I see fitment for that size. Then I'm gonna get a few. Can't wait for motor vid, hope u do full motor vid, always learning something from ya bro. Thanks!!!!
Thank you for getting a shirt Dennis! Yes, I plan to do an assembly video on the predator for the motor!
Your videos are incredible keep up the good content
It looks awesome dude love it❤
Yes its gone, grips look cool but maybe should of used red to match the CDI & Predator logo, still looks nice
True, that probably would have matched better
I always use aerosol hairspray for my grips man soak the bar down push the grips in wait about 10 min ready to ride stays in place