I am amazed at your excitement when one of your “gamble purchases”runs so well, even after doing so many others…it’s an incredible feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction and you express that. Keep up the great content, I enjoy watching your videos a person can learn a lot from watching your work
old school mechanic tip, if u get bad plug threads. Cut a spark plug or preferably and old bolt with same thread with a hack saw in the same shape as a tap ,use plenty pentratiing fluid an recut/ chase out the dirty threads . Using a bolt will recut into aluminium heads :)
what a great job you did on this video. really good closeups of how you did everything . and the commentary was also excellent, never too much, too little, never arragant, never dismissive, never supperior . a pleasure to watch. thank you.
I see you have a cover on the boat you just rebuilt. Smart move! Why people pay thousands for a boat and not cover it amazes me. You have a great channel and I learn something with every episode. Thank you!
To check a blade type fuse, you don't have to remove it, simply use your circuit tester... you can see if there is power going to the fuse and if it has power going out ... nice feature I didn't know about for years
@andrewk6844 yes, all blade type fuses can be tested(with curcuit tester) while still plugged in. Just because the fuse isn't blown doesn't mean there is current, tons of videos explaining this procedure. Do some research bud
@mikeromine6495 simply looking at the connection doesn't tell you if it has juice coming in. Please check out the many videos showing this. Ride hard !
@@speedfreak8200 Tell me more Mr Science. Lol. I was simply saying when you do pull the fuse, you get the opportunity to look at the blade to connector connection. I am an ASE Master Tech with two US Patents. Believe me, I know how to check a circuit. Peace….
I was just watching one of your videos from 8 months ago when you were working on a Polaris scrambler 4x4 then a new video dropped thank you for such great content!! Thanks again
I’ve went through several of these older fourtrax’s with the same spark plug issue, there’s always some threads still showing when you’ve tightened the spark plug down as far as it will go, never had to do anything to correct it as they all start and run perfect with no long term effects. It’s Honda, bulletproof.
Another great save. Hell coils would fix that spark plug thread nicely. You should do a challenge. 1. Give Spicy Jade a $1500 budget 2. She picks out the atv/bike/snowmobile or any other unique toy 3. You (Joe) must get it up and running/rideable. 4. Sell the machine and any profit gets donated to a charity of your families choice.
BRAVO, another great find, diamond in the rough. Vinny looks disappointed with the purchase 🐕Better not cut into my Gravy Train fund. Another learning moment going through the engine.
Usual most honda 4x4 4 tracks from that era are still on the trails to this very day the only thing you usually have to do is clean the carborator and thats it there pretty reliable
I had to clean up the rims on mine with a wire brush. They were just a little rusty and wouldn’t seal. I put the tires back on with two big screw drivers and they’ve been holding air for like 6 years now. I had to replace the starter and the fuel pump on mine, starter was a bit of a pain but the old one was so done the brushes were down to copper. I love my fourtrax. They’re like the best fourwheeler ever made
Nice job on this one. One thing I would recommend trying is to repair your plastic with Plastex from GT Motorsports. I have used it for a couple years now and rarely have to use staples to reinforce and can be sanded and polished to be not very noticeable. It can also be purchased in standard colors.
Check valve stem's for leak's or it's the rim seal, the tire's look good I don't see large crack's. Take each wheel off pour water and look for air leak. The tire's look original. Other than that, Just like u said it's a Honda and is why they are so loved as the run forever. And are usually easy to work on.
Brent Gallagher Toledo Ohio here. Just wanna say your vids are awesome I'm always glad to see the younger generation have an interest in eney thing small engine. I used to be able to name eney at or atc with only hearing it run or looking at the tire tracks. Keep up the good work my young brother!
Its not a her it’s a atv !!! 👏 😊😊😊 how do you fix the back end of a atv because mine mine had a broken wheel and and axle so now my dad has to replace the whole thing by buying me a new one that has reverse and a kick start and a bigger engine for it!!!
I bought an 87 for 350 buck...pretty much same issues. Those little bikes are beasts! Ride like a tank but not much will stop it. Well, I sank mine so that stopped it. But honda life...pulled the plug, drained the fuel bowl and boom...started right up
I love your channel you help out so much in your detailed and your dog is too funny but I also have learned a lot from watching you because I actually have a 95 Polaris 400 two-stroke it's four-wheel drive I got it for free I got it running help with your video so keep up the great content and I look forward to next video and give me a hug
Man I had that exact same year model of fourtrax and we got it brand new in 86 when I 15 years old. Me and a buddy were taking it for a cruise through our neighbors field and they had just dug a deep pond and I thought it would be a good idea to ride off into the pond and I rolled it going full speed and almost killed my buddy. He took the brunt of the hit but we walked it off and kept going. That thing brings back a lot of memories. She's definitely a keeper. It'll last forever if taken care of. Which I can guarantee you that you will. Great video and great find!
Need to get some merch going. 2vintage vintage style t-shirt with a picture of a pile of rust with two wheels sticking out and the caption "Not Too Bad"
Amazing deal!!!! I would have jumped on a deal like that so fast. I've seen people selling those where I live in the same state for more than a thousand
Time for a Winch on the trailer Would make loading a lot easier If you hadn't taken the carb off and checked It would have been clogged jets though I think someone cross threaded the plug thought it was fully home
Imagine entering your first ever ama sanctioned enduro event only to find out that the spark plug you put in the night before wasn’t all the way home. Then start the race and wonder why your bike started hard, isn’t running well and doesn’t seem right. That was me at 16 with my ktm. 11 mile loop was rough to say the least.
Great score on this one! I would have bought it for $350 too. Worst case scenario part it out but this thing is in great condition in my opinion. I've seen some for sale in the Pittsburgh area and they're always 3x tge money and look like they rolled down a hill and sat outside for a decade. I would double check that you have the right spark plug. Maybe it's supposed to be slightly shorter?
I have a 1987 Suzuki LTE 300. Utility version. Only 2wd Paid 250$ for it. Had to make a Chinese carburetor fit it And make my own chain tensioner setup But 5 months later that sucker has done everything I need it to
Exactly. Lots of tread on those tires. New stems or put tubes in them. New tires are like $60 or more each and run up the tab in a hurry. I just got a set of 4 for $250 because the old ones were absolutely slick. Over 9000 miles on them.
I think Vinnie is the best part of your content. Joe I have been watching you since you had chuck on. You should have chuck on and maybe work on a project together.keep up the great content.
The guy took the starter apart and didn't fix it. He just put it back in to fill the hole, but disconnected the wire so it wouldn't short out. Try putting some slime in the tires, I've used it on my lawnmower and it works great. It may not seal up right away, but it will eventually.
someone also definitely took the starter apart. i rebuild them for a living. aftermarket are pretty cheap for these but i would suggest rebuilding the original.
With a good starter depending on how much power it has when you first ride it and how good the suspension is I would really like this 4x4. Did you say it is a 350? That would be perfect. I could even pull small logs out of the woods with this as it has a strong hitch on the back. You might need one of those hoops with wheels to lift the front of the log but she could do some work.
It's funny, you always sound shocked when an old beat down neglected Honda comes in and it really doesn't take much and she fires RIGHT up!! It's a Honda. Honestly, I had no idea until I got my hands on 1984 Accord sedan 5 speed about 10 years ago. That thing ran like a sewing machine (until the head gasket went at 390,000 miles) but yeah ever since then all we buy are Hondas. I have had 2 Pilots, I drive an 04 odyssey for my 'work' van. They're fantastic, really amazing how well they're built.
I've got a 03 Polaris Scrambler 50 that's kicking my butt. Several new parts including carb. Good compression. Can kick start and idle all day but as soon as you press the throttle it bogs and dies.
Nice find! My friend had one when we were young. They are tougher then nails!😂 the fuel pumps were a common problem if they sat around any amount of time
You should get a can of contact cleaner and spray the contacts down as you are working. Do you have a set of JIS bits? If not do yourself a favor and grab some or make a few out of phillips bits. Once you stich the crack with the welder, you can fill the crack with baking soda and apply a lot of crazy glue. The reaction will be stronger than the plastic. Touch it up with a paint pen.
I not seen one, that old, in such good condition. And a pretty good price. Get some tunes and fix the tire issue. Could easily flip it , for $900. As is.
I just got a 1987 for free. I grounded the neutral safety switch and it is like a little tank now. I'm not sure what is done to it but on GPS it goes 52mph which is 12mph faster than I read it can go
id love to have that mini tractor, me and my grandpa has been looking for one, cause we want something small for some garden work, but none show up around here for sale that often that is in usable condition.
Vinney: It appears that you like and care for your dog. That's great. At the same time I suggest you look into what makes a dog tick, much the same as you do with your other "toys." Take an obedience class so you can learn how to communicate with your animal. Not to discipline the dog but to inform you about how these wonderful animals respond to someone that they want to please. Try it you and Vinney will be very thankful.
Man, you can get a little 2500# winch, with remote, at Harbor Freight for $85. It'd seem well worth your money, with the problems getting machinery up on that trailer.
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Had this same exact quad back in my younger days, Thing ran forever. You got a hell of a deal on that thing.
I am amazed at your excitement when one of your “gamble purchases”runs so well, even after doing so many others…it’s an incredible feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction and you express that. Keep up the great content, I enjoy watching your videos a person can learn a lot from watching your work
This was exactly what I needed to help me troubleshoot and repair the carburetor on my '86 TRX350. You good sir, are a gentleman and a scholar!
old school mechanic tip, if u get bad plug threads. Cut a spark plug or preferably and old bolt with same thread with a hack saw in the same shape as a tap ,use plenty pentratiing fluid an recut/ chase out the dirty threads . Using a bolt will recut into aluminium heads :)
what a great job you did on this video. really good closeups of how you did everything . and the commentary was also excellent, never too much, too little, never arragant, never dismissive, never supperior . a pleasure to watch. thank you.
I see you have a cover on the boat you just rebuilt.
Smart move! Why people pay thousands for a boat and not cover it amazes me.
You have a great channel and I learn something with every episode.
Thank you!
Because the only two times you love your boat are when you buy it and when you sell it. All other times it's just too much work.😂
@@transmitterguy478 Yeah true, and BOAT stands for Break Out Another Thousand......lol
To check a blade type fuse, you don't have to remove it, simply use your circuit tester... you can see if there is power going to the fuse and if it has power going out ... nice feature I didn't know about for years
Pretty sure he knows that. When you pull them, you also check he fuse to connector connection.
Not all of them , some you cant test tthat way . Plus think he would know that
@andrewk6844 yes, all blade type fuses can be tested(with curcuit tester) while still plugged in. Just because the fuse isn't blown doesn't mean there is current, tons of videos explaining this procedure. Do some research bud
@mikeromine6495 simply looking at the connection doesn't tell you if it has juice coming in. Please check out the many videos showing this. Ride hard !
@@speedfreak8200 Tell me more Mr Science. Lol. I was simply saying when you do pull the fuse, you get the opportunity to look at the blade to connector connection. I am an ASE Master Tech with two US Patents. Believe me, I know how to check a circuit. Peace….
I had one years ago!!! Never let me down. Great find and fix!! Wish I could find one, seeing as my dirt bike days are over.
Thanks for taking apart the starter. If not for the missing parts, I'd have thought the brushes had just disintegrated.
I was just watching one of your videos from 8 months ago when you were working on a Polaris scrambler 4x4 then a new video dropped thank you for such great content!! Thanks again
I just bought one today.....same as yours and sooooo appreciate your videos....thank you all the filming and cutting...just thank you
I’ve went through several of these older fourtrax’s with the same spark plug issue, there’s always some threads still showing when you’ve tightened the spark plug down as far as it will go, never had to do anything to correct it as they all start and run perfect with no long term effects. It’s Honda, bulletproof.
Another great save. Hell coils would fix that spark plug thread nicely.
You should do a challenge.
1. Give Spicy Jade a $1500 budget
2. She picks out the atv/bike/snowmobile or any other unique toy
3. You (Joe) must get it up and running/rideable.
4. Sell the machine and any profit gets donated to a charity of your families choice.
$350. Never seen one sell that cheap. What a score !! I bought one brand new. Awesome machines.
That economy tractor is a diamond in the rough there ! Hydro lift , with rear lift / tiller is awesome ! And not the easiest find
I just picked up 2 of these. Haven’t had a lot of time to mess with them, but not running yet.
1985? Great vintage ATV, and a nice size - not too big. Again the variety and amount of videos you produce are amazing.
1986 first year.
And the best 4 wheeler Honda ever built.
Great find I picked up a1997 foreman 400 4x4 for $500 tore the starter apart got the bearing free put back together an new carburetor runs great
You're getting to be an antiques collector, Joe! Good Job getting them running.
80's Quads and Trike's are the Holy grail right now! We either grew up on them or wanted One!!
Yup plus the older machines are WAY easier to work on than newer ones
BRAVO, another great find, diamond in the rough. Vinny looks disappointed with the purchase 🐕Better not cut into my Gravy Train fund. Another learning moment going through the engine.
Usual most honda 4x4 4 tracks from that era are still on the trails to this very day the only thing you usually have to do is clean the carborator and thats it there pretty reliable
I had to clean up the rims on mine with a wire brush. They were just a little rusty and wouldn’t seal. I put the tires back on with two big screw drivers and they’ve been holding air for like 6 years now. I had to replace the starter and the fuel pump on mine, starter was a bit of a pain but the old one was so done the brushes were down to copper.
I love my fourtrax. They’re like the best fourwheeler ever made
Great find. They would have been asking 1000 euros minimum here in France for that. Bullet proof Hondas. Can't beat them.
Sounds about right. Probably $1200 to $1500 here, maybe more since it is so clean and sounds great.
What a beautiful Honda 350!! That is an incredible four-wheeler!
Nice job on this one. One thing I would recommend trying is to repair your plastic with Plastex from GT Motorsports. I have used it for a couple years now and rarely have to use staples to reinforce and can be sanded and polished to be not very noticeable. It can also be purchased in standard colors.
Check valve stem's for leak's or it's the rim seal, the tire's look good I don't see large crack's. Take each wheel off pour water and look for air leak. The tire's look original. Other than that, Just like u said it's a Honda and is why they are so loved as the run forever. And are usually easy to work on.
Brent Gallagher Toledo Ohio here. Just wanna say your vids are awesome I'm always glad to see the younger generation have an interest in eney thing small engine. I used to be able to name eney at or atc with only hearing it run or looking at the tire tracks. Keep up the good work my young brother!
Just my opinion. I would tap the spark plug hole to make sure plug goes in all the way. Good buy. Good job.
Its not a her it’s a atv !!! 👏 😊😊😊 how do you fix the back end of a atv because mine mine had a broken wheel and and axle so now my dad has to replace the whole thing by buying me a new one that has reverse and a kick start and a bigger engine for it!!!
I bought an 87 for 350 buck...pretty much same issues. Those little bikes are beasts! Ride like a tank but not much will stop it. Well, I sank mine so that stopped it. But honda life...pulled the plug, drained the fuel bowl and boom...started right up
Great score on that ATV! Will be looking forward to seeing the followup video on this one for sure! Thanks Joe!
crazy buddy; original tires racks; stickers; crazy awesome; Honda quality; found a Honda 250r sitting 20 years; running in 20 minutes Honda quality.
Awesome video, I learn a ton from your builds. Love the cameos from the pup too.
thats a good unit! great find! Always double check the safety brake switch that can open the circuit to the starter.
Won't work unless it is in neutral.
I love your channel you help out so much in your detailed and your dog is too funny but I also have learned a lot from watching you because I actually have a 95 Polaris 400 two-stroke it's four-wheel drive I got it for free I got it running help with your video so keep up the great content and I look forward to next video and give me a hug
Man I had that exact same year model of fourtrax and we got it brand new in 86 when I 15 years old. Me and a buddy were taking it for a cruise through our neighbors field and they had just dug a deep pond and I thought it would be a good idea to ride off into the pond and I rolled it going full speed and almost killed my buddy. He took the brunt of the hit but we walked it off and kept going. That thing brings back a lot of memories. She's definitely a keeper. It'll last forever if taken care of. Which I can guarantee you that you will. Great video and great find!
Dude, you need to add a winch to that trailer! Makes life much easier.
Need to get some merch going. 2vintage vintage style t-shirt with a picture of a pile of rust with two wheels sticking out and the caption "Not Too Bad"
Amazing deal!!!! I would have jumped on a deal like that so fast. I've seen people selling those where I live in the same state for more than a thousand
Time for a Winch on the trailer Would make loading a lot easier If you hadn't taken the carb off and checked It would have been clogged jets though I think someone cross threaded the plug thought it was fully home
Imagine entering your first ever ama sanctioned enduro event only to find out that the spark plug you put in the night before wasn’t all the way home. Then start the race and wonder why your bike started hard, isn’t running well and doesn’t seem right. That was me at 16 with my ktm. 11 mile loop was rough to say the least.
Couple new parts clean up the threads on the spark plug hole=a damn good deal!
Great score on this one! I would have bought it for $350 too. Worst case scenario part it out but this thing is in great condition in my opinion. I've seen some for sale in the Pittsburgh area and they're always 3x tge money and look like they rolled down a hill and sat outside for a decade. I would double check that you have the right spark plug. Maybe it's supposed to be slightly shorter?
@Chuck Norris negative
Great buy.. those things are like tanks go anywhere. Have one in my shed I'm try to restore right now
First 4x4 atv honda ever made, best built bike out there.
Had one just like that when we were kids, it was a great machine.
I have a 1987 Suzuki LTE 300. Utility version. Only 2wd
Paid 250$ for it. Had to make a Chinese carburetor fit it And make my own chain tensioner setup But 5 months later that sucker has done everything I need it to
Sounds like a 100 hour engine or less honestly mint u could easily get 3-4K restored but would be a good one to keep also
Awsome save , great machine !! use red zip ties and solder iron for your plastic weldings
Hmmmm.......not a bad idea.
Its a keeper. Valve stems may be bad and letting the air out the tires.
Exactly. Lots of tread on those tires. New stems or put tubes in them. New tires are like $60 or more each and run up the tab in a hurry.
I just got a set of 4 for $250 because the old ones were absolutely slick. Over 9000 miles on them.
I think Vinnie is the best part of your content. Joe I have been watching you since you had chuck on. You should have chuck on and maybe work on a project together.keep up the great content.
I know what's wrong with it, it ain't got no gas in it!!😂
Billy Bob Thornton did a good job of playing Karl Childers in that movie.
The guy took the starter apart and didn't fix it. He just put it back in to fill the hole, but disconnected the wire so it wouldn't short out. Try putting some slime in the tires, I've used it on my lawnmower and it works great. It may not seal up right away, but it will eventually.
Nice old school. Hope you do a series on the Economy Jim Dandy I have one just like it minus the tiller.
when testing a starter always put your positive on first then use your ground to ignite. that way you wont ark the threads.
someone also definitely took the starter apart. i rebuild them for a living. aftermarket are pretty cheap for these but i would suggest rebuilding the original.
also thats not the brush holder for that starter.
With a good starter depending on how much power it has when you first ride it and how good the suspension is I would really like this 4x4. Did you say it is a 350? That would be perfect. I could even pull small logs out of the woods with this as it has a strong hitch on the back. You might need one of those hoops with wheels to lift the front of the log but she could do some work.
I bought one of these new. Still have it. Still runs like a top
It's funny, you always sound shocked when an old beat down neglected Honda comes in and it really doesn't take much and she fires RIGHT up!! It's a Honda. Honestly, I had no idea until I got my hands on 1984 Accord sedan 5 speed about 10 years ago. That thing ran like a sewing machine (until the head gasket went at 390,000 miles) but yeah ever since then all we buy are Hondas. I have had 2 Pilots, I drive an 04 odyssey for my 'work' van. They're fantastic, really amazing how well they're built.
I've got a 03 Polaris Scrambler 50 that's kicking my butt. Several new parts including carb. Good compression. Can kick start and idle all day but as soon as you press the throttle it bogs and dies.
This is after a new carb? Maybe junk in the tank plugged a filter. Does sound like a carb issue though.
If the tires go flat go get some green tire slime it might help 😊😊😊
I load all my off road tires with it and it works good on small punctures. When it is a big hole that is leaking Slime I stick a plug in it.
Nice find! My friend had one when we were young. They are tougher then nails!😂 the fuel pumps were a common problem if they sat around any amount of time
Yeah, but this one turned out to be OK! What great luck.
I just looked; it is only about $20 for a fuel pump!
Check if there is a pickup line in the gas tank. It might have broken where it goes through the tank. I’ve had that happen a couple times.
Looks like a gem in the ruff Joe!🤔👍👊🦾🦾🦾
Thought to be one of the best 4 wheeler's of all time.
You got the 2 best 86 utilities in a row...big red and the fourtrax 350.
Joe you need to mount a 2000 or 3000lb winch on the front of your trailer. I did this and you will be surprised how I use mine.
Thank you Honda for an electric start, and Kicker back Up!
I have an "03 Rancher 350 and it has a pull start backup. Doesn't pull much harder than a lawn mower.
Local Napa parts store has spark plug taps as well as threaded inserts to repair stripped threads
I have two of these in my barn. Great machines. Parts are starting to be unubtainium though.
You should get a can of contact cleaner and spray the contacts down as you are working. Do you have a set of JIS bits? If not do yourself a favor and grab some or make a few out of phillips bits. Once you stich the crack with the welder, you can fill the crack with baking soda and apply a lot of crazy glue. The reaction will be stronger than the plastic. Touch it up with a paint pen.
I have a friend with a quad bike that clicks like this and it turned out to be a knackered starter switch
As usual great camera work , I enjoy your videos. Keep it up , got the same quad , u can’t kill these Hondas
I not seen one, that old, in such good condition. And a pretty good price. Get some tunes and fix the tire issue. Could easily flip it , for $900. As is.
Mine was an 86 and NEVER let me down.
13:18 That's what she said!
You would easily get $1800.00 for this machine in Oregon if you fix the starter. Great buy. Contrats.
Checks for gas “ There’s no gas in here. Huhh?” Lol
I just got a 1987 for free. I grounded the neutral safety switch and it is like a little tank now. I'm not sure what is done to it but on GPS it goes 52mph which is 12mph faster than I read it can go
Wow, is that an old Power King with tiller on the trailer next to the Honda. They're nice machines. Old iron.
id love to have that mini tractor, me and my grandpa has been looking for one, cause we want something small for some garden work, but none show up around here for sale that often that is in usable condition.
Another Honda tank can’t beat em
Fuel pumps tend to work better when theres fuel in the tank....
Now its hot stapled fill the crack on top with clear jb epoxy, looks pretty good dry.
You need to make a video of that economy tractor! With tiller too! Awesome scores like usual
Vinney: It appears that you like and care for your dog. That's great. At the same time I suggest you look into what makes a dog tick, much the same as you do with your other "toys." Take an obedience class so you can learn how to communicate with your animal. Not to discipline the dog but to inform you about how these wonderful animals respond to someone that they want to please. Try it you and Vinney will be very thankful.
If I scored that for $350 I would go play the lottery. 🤩 I definitely would not sell it.
Man, you can get a little 2500# winch, with remote, at Harbor Freight for $85. It'd seem well worth your money, with the problems getting machinery up on that trailer.
Well. Your pretty sharp kido. I've come to realize your good at what your doing keep it up.
Incredible buy! Lightning strikes once a while! Well done man!!!
For 2 vintage it stikes once every 2 weeks 😂 consistency is key I reckon
I always recognize an '86 by the yellow headlights
I like the Economy Power King Tractor on the trailer!
Man good find. I wish I kept mine. But everyone has the same story. Lol. The front and rear tires are OEM . Couldn't tell on rears.
It is hard to kill a Honda ATV
Lad I'm a mechanic that is a solenoid and you didn't even half touch the solenoid
You need to install a winch on the front of your trailer to pull stuff onto the trailer!
Rip ears whenever that jump pack gets plugged in
My dog hates the sound. She always leaves the room.
You got a great deal, these are all about having fun
My new favorite channel on TH-cam !
Joe this one was christmas surprise, suprise! Happy 4 u!!!
Be careful it might have had the wrong spark in it in the first place, one that was too long.
Great buy.
I think the guy must of run it out of fuel. Then thought the fuel pump had quit working.