I really hope this guy knows what he's got now because that 250 yz is a rocket ship I hope he doesn't hurt himself, it's a way different ride from that quad js.
You can tell right away it's an 03/04 by the non-reservoir shocks. Wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't rejetted. You'll need to drill out the brass plug on the bottom to adjust the AF screw. Last item is the intake valves on the 400's are notorious for cupping, and thus tightening up. Valve train seems a little noisy, may want to reshim.
Tip, if you wet sand the plastic, with, 600 or 800 grit, sand off the white, or the sun damage, before using heat gun, get much better results. However if the white on the plastic is stress marks from being bent, or flexed. It's much hard to fix those areas. But the sanding first, removes the faded plastic, versus melting in, as the white, is due to the color gone from it, and better results remove buy wet sanding some of it off. There's also colored rubbing compound, that you can buff, burnish in. Helps with restoring aswell. Also there is a marine, oxidizer, you can buy to buff into the plastic. To help getting color back, meguiars blue bottle
Using a heat gun is a temporary fix. Like if you are selling it and want it to look better. You are literally bringing the oils in plastic to the surface.
Tip to anyone watching: It is fair to offer to cancel the trade "if he doesn't like it" BUT always make a within-clause. Say "We can cancel the deal if you don't like it until the end of this week, given it is the same condition as now. If I've made changes/improvements to the quad in the mean time I'll charge you for them". Never leave an open-ended deal like this. He may come back after 2 years and demand you to take it back after you've fixed his bike.
@@Thai.H Exactly my point! You don't really own the quad if you make an open-ended deal like that so it isn't yours to sell. He can demand you to pay for the quad and you may get a totally worn down bike in return.
he might not know much about 2 strokes but he stated he road a super moro bike so probably a 450. yes they are completely different machines but they have very similar hp.
I’m actually the owner who traded him and can say that road it last couple days and just gonna learn the bike because it’s a totel different level then my wr450f
A couple things about this quad Joe. On the top of the swing arm the long weld across below the round black plug check for cracks. Also the ltz400, dvx400 and kfx400 are the exact same quad just different plastics so parts should be readily available. These are nice quads enjoy.
Yeah I never knew they were same but they definitely look the same. Also when he zooms in on the drain plug the Frame had a sticker that said mfg by suzuki motor company. I had to rewind to make sure I saw that right.
I have an 04 KFX 400 I've had it since 05 it was a great reliable bike I got a speeding ticket at the Oregon sand dunes cop said he clocked me at 99 mph on the beach apparently it was a 25 mile an hour zone. I have also jumped this bike approximately 35 ft in the air and landed on the opposing hillside to a pillow landing these things are really amazing. I used to ride with 2 buddies who had 05 Polaris predators 500 both were Troy Lee editions and in order to keep up with them I had to go down a tooth on the front sprocket and I believe I went up a tooth on the back sprocket or vice versa it's been too many years now and once I did it it stayed I did lose my ability to wheelie but I like the handling overall. these bikes are a lot of fun and very reliable. Up until you hurt the motor... This is not a workhorse and I tried using it as one believe I blew the valve cover gasket or head gasket I'm not sure but it hasn't run in almost 4 years if you lived closer to me I would hire you to fix mine I like it that much. I've got the same nerf bars and mine have a tag that say Motorsports product hope that helps. Would love to see more on this particular quad if you could.. I know the Suzuki LTZ 400 is the identical bike but it came in orange or yellow. I let an ex girlfriend ride this KFX 400 of mine and she was screwing around on the road and end up getting the tires to catch and they shot her off a 200 ft embankment one of my buddies on his predator ended up tracking me down saying hey your bikes in a tree about 40 ft in the air we went back with a chainsaw and a come along and a few chains to find the bike further down the hill apparently the tree just wouldn't hold it up in the air like that the girlfriend was fine little bruise but okay took four and a half hours to recover that from the ravine and surprisingly when we got it back up on the road she fired right up and continued to run for 12 more years without an issue. I know this motor was also in a few of the dirt bikes from that same era in Kawasakis and in Suzuki's. This was a totally fun watch and it makes me want to get my quad running again. Keep up the good content looking forward to the next ones. Also one other thing it felt like I was always topped out on that bike she drifts around corners really well though. Even at 75 80 mph and for that reason she's been flung off the road a lot but she has stayed together it is truly a tough bike I think I've even got some fraim damage from the ex's accident but she still tracked great.
You did a good trade, Joe. Nice job, man. That ATV looks like it's a monster. It's a keeper. Nice video as well. Glad you got a big piece of land to ride on now. Peace, man.
You should invest in a 3 inch MaxShine rotary polisher and some cheap SPTA 3" pads and compound those plastic parts clean. Nothing does a better job for brightening and removing ground in dirt and oxidation. Keep up the great videos!!
I have had over 200 atvs over the years and found SOS pads and elbow grease is the best cleaner for any plastic!! It will feel rough at first keep scrubbing till it feels smooth just like if you're sanding for a paint job !Trust me i have brought back some terrible plastic to looking new!
Get the automatic cam chain tensioner out of there and replace it with a manual CCT. The auto one is know to stretch the chain and cause problems on those particular 400s
Just a Suzuki z400 bud U have had one… I have 2 07 and 09 fuel injection Make sure u watch timing chain and valve alignment I have mine tore apart replacing and These are one of my favorite quads
I'm sure you've had great success so far with your chain tension but to lose like that will cause chain walk at high speed and it COULD rub a hole in the case.. my personal preference is ratchet strapping the rear down so the shock is half compressed and tighten it untill I have about 3/4 inch up/down play.
That yz250 you swapped is worth 4-7k depending if its original or if its a ground up resto here in australia. Obviously the bike market is much bigger in the us. But yeah its a totally different market where certain bikes fetch big dollars here and its much less common to come across a great or even good deal
You can save those plastics easy. I know sanding is everyone's least favorite thing but I'd wet sand it with 4-600 grit. Then hit it one time with some 1500. Alittle heat gun action and some baby oil.
this is a phenomenal trade here (I'm only 7 minutes in) for BOTH of you, First 250 2 stroke? He's going to LOVE that bike!! And that quad, oh baby that things will be super sweet!
i think the kid got the better deal but that just makes me respect you more giving someone that just wants to ride bikes with his buddies a really nice bike! Youre a good man.
Hey Joe!!.. @7:30 mark, It would have been HILARIOUS if you added a "Spongebob - 2 hours later" meme when he drove off.. lol.. not really professional but that was all I could think about.. lol... love your work and your videos!!.. CHEERS!!!
Most underrated TH-camr and channel on the whole of TH-cam you deserve millions of subscribers keep up the good work Joe and please make sure you always have your helmet ON!!
I had a mint 87 Honda cr250 back a few years ago. It was a badass machine but my feet couldn’t hardly touch the ground on it. I still miss the power I just wish they were shorter
I used to do the same thing with the heat gun you have to get more of the oxidation off there are some good videos on TH-cam . There's a guy working on cleaning up a gas tank XR250. You can really buff up the plastic. You put too much heat on with the heat gun you burn the plastic. I enjoy your videos you're getting pretty good.
Love your page you always show what to do when you buy a used vehicle for the first time to walk around the main areas to check. Great mechanic 🔥🔥💯💯🙏🙏👍👍😎😎
As for the tick, they all do it and the bars look like the cheap ones on Amazon which are perfectly fine and good quality but the webbing tends to frey and tear easily...
For sun draped plastic i use heat gun and crispen the color out and then wip it down with rubbing alcohol after its done and use 220 grit sandpaper on it with water and it comes out factory again usually depending on pressure
I don't think that's rev limiter. Check Jetting and read the plug. Stock jet is 130. With just a slip-on, lid on, 135-140. Jetting with airbox lid removed should jump to a 140, maybe 145-150 with a slip-on. 155-160 with full exhaust and removed lid. My LTZ with a Full exhaust, removed lid and Cams is running a 160 at 1000ft sea level. Adjust accordingly. That airbox corks these up pretty good. Also, it looks like your missing the O-ring inside the oilfilter housing. Hard to tell exactly. It sits over the nipple and seals the inside opening of the filter to the case. The top end end sounds maybe just a little noisy. Defiantly check lash. The cam over-bucket design makes a little more tick than other lifter designs. You'll need a shim kit to adjust..
At 31 years old My first 2 stroke is my quadracer lt250r. Growing up i only had 4 strokes lt230 400ex 450r just to name a few but now that I have this lt250r I love it to death I will keep it forever and give it my son when hes ready
I have fixed tons of ltz400’s and kfx400’s (same bike) the sound you hear is the timing chain. It needs a new timing chain and guide. Would also replace the tensioner spring. You also forgot the oring for the oil filter.
Awesome quad. I scored a low hr 06 LTZ, few months back. That short stroke engine totally rips. Yes the sus is very firm. I’m 210 & it’s still feels a bit harsh for me. I think the KFX & LTZ’s are right up their with Raptors as far as performance, handling & fun factor.
Rule number one, watch the whole video before you comment......looks like just excess oil from the filter.....lol......You seem to like the bike, and if you plan on keeping it you I would check the casing, and highly recommend the jet kit. you can get rid of the air box cover and let it breath a little better. These are the fastest bikes, but great trail bikes....... again, thanks for the content awesome channel, I watch your stuff a lot.
One of the best motors around, my drz400sm gets beat in the pits and streets all day long, 25,000 miles of hard riding and early oil changes. Are buddy has the kfx and man there just so nice
You have a ton of good comments, only thing I would say is all deals are final,your a honest dude if he watches your video he would know.and u need too watch is body movements he was nervous for some reason.when I'm fair too but I try to be in control of the deal.
That's amazing! Owning my LTZ400 since 2005 ; I can't complain about those machines (Suzuki ltz400, Kawasaki KFX400 and Artic cat DVX400 are all exactly same machines) but the parts availability overhere in Dubai is not that great compared to the Yamaha... I always order everything from USA so it's not a big deal (only waiting time for the shipping 🤷🏻♂️) but otherwise those are very reliable fun machines with reliability and huge aftermarket support! 👌🏻
Ahhh there’s the white Range Rover. I had a KFX400 for a while. Awesome machine, tons of fun. A little bumpy compared to the Honda 400exs, but tons of power.
You should try wet sanding the rear plastics. takes slot of time but it works a treat with factory plastics. Start with atleast a 500 grit wet sand. More if needed but 500 will take off just about everything. Work your way up to 2000 grit wet sand. Clean very good then polish with a mcquires wax or some kind of wax
Try soaking the plastic's in armor all.& WD-40 rubbed in to presoak for about 20 minutes lightly wipe off the access film residue. Then look at it the next day.
Sometimes in winter you can get a lot if condensation in them they get hot and then shut down, they'll actually make oil look full of water but it's really not.
Hey boss the Ltz 400 kfx400 and I think polaris did a 400 with this same platform. Great trail machine. Good trade I'm a dirtbike guy myself but if the terrain is bad enough I will ride a quad. Good find. 500 bucks intimidating it for new plastics and your golden
Do the heat gun treatment 2 or 3 more times. Even sand it with 1000 first. You can heat the plastics with the heat gun and immidiate spray with plastic restorer.
Big respect ot the channel and all the good comments...I got so excited after watching that kfx ripping the field, so I bought one for me. In my country the choice was not great so I paid 3400 USD. it is crazy but the LTZ 400 costs eaven more!
I had 2 troops that worked me in Utah in 03 that each had new ones, they were Hella fast. I Houghton they were fun to ride, kinda compact but nice quads.
Keep reading and watching videos on TH-cam and how to build and fix and teardown motors to understand how they work and the technique and tricks to assemble and disassemble them
Have had my ltz400 for a few years, I’ve done the valves and all bearings besides that the timing chains can be annoying don’t go cheap lol my biggest complaint is the stock A arms they are a death trap they are meant to be broke and replaced as a whole unit, I highly recommend getting aftermarket a arms or do the 1989 geo tracker ball joint mod
Your not bleeding the brake system right. You got to pump it up hold the handle down while opening up the bleeder keep it down until your done bleeding it.then you let it up after you tighten up the bleeder,then repeat.your just sucking the air bake in ,not doing anything.
Just curious if the valve adjust took care of the ticking noise.. my ltz sounds the same way just ordered a shim kit to do it.. I scrolled all your videos trying to find a part 2 lol😂
You got a really good deal after you fix that quad up a little bit it will be worth easy $3500 if not more in my area TN that Dirtbike in my area is only worth about $2000 Topps $2500 you should get a carport for the side of your house to put your machines under and you can close the carport in
hey when you are trying to clean up plastics try using an SOS pad I used to use one on my 88 warrior to get scratches out and to clean mud and dirt out of them. so give that a try next to see how that works and i used to use furniture polish {pledge} on plastic to. hope this help ya keep the videos coming
Nice trade Joe, please replace that battery. That lead on the pos, post. Tells me something has shorted, wether it's the hold down strap, you fixed! Or overheated battery!! BTW. it's time for a ballpeen hammer, use the claw hammer on your home, c'mon Joe!! Another great video!!
I like the quad and I can see that the plastics is going white you can you a blow torch to get them back to new just keep the blow torch moving and let me no ok .👍
That looks like oil in the air box, probably just a bit over zealous when he oiled the filter. Also you didn't mention it but the battery post is melted because it arced on the battery clamp, you can see where it shorted. Lucky he didn't kill it.
Cool bike. I usually spin the wheels/sprocket while it's off the ground in the rear to try and get the chain to ride centered on the sprocket, similar to adjusting the track on a snowmobile. Good stuff!
Here in pennsylvania people would’ve never wanted that kfx with that little but of rattle it made . To me that’s nothing but just the way some people are! nice trade joe.
Best thing to make atv plastics look like new again take boiled lindseed oil and mix it with paint thinner ! Oil 40 percent and paint thinner 60 percent and rub it on then let it set for 30 minutes then wipe it off ! You can thank me later !
I've seen dirtbikes take a long time to clear up. Is there anything we can do to speed that process up? Seemed like a good deal and I'm glad he got to experience a 2 stroke cause they are so much fun.
2 strokes naturally load up when cold start and when at idle for given time. Leaning them out isn't gonna help anything other than help you spend money when it blows up from running lean. Clear them out and will be fine. They aren't made to peter around, open it up!
You know anything about r6s I layed it over put a whole in the stator cover fixed that now it runs shifts but don’t move makes a little tap noise when you rev it from stator side it sound
Went you laid it over it could have bent the shift fork so its not going into gear properly otherwise id say clutch plates. I could be wrong but im pretty sure 1 of the 2 happened.
@@Bubz_97 yea when I layed it over it bent the shifter good a lot of people said shifter forks would it still feel like it shifts if a shifter fork is messed up tho
@@100neilmason does it click fully when you shift the gears.? If so then its almost 80% clutch plates, otherwise if it does not shift fully into gear then it is a shifter fork
@@Bubz_97 I just seen this but yea even the neatrul light kicks off when you shift when you shift into like 4-5 and rev it up it makes a little tap noise kinda like something loose
only difference is the colors. the development of that bike was a joint effort between the three companies. all three bikes are exactly the same except who your warranty comes from
I have just started watching your videos about a couple weeks ago and have been catching up like crazy and just loving it and also I just love Vinny the dog he is great I watch all the commercials so I hope it is helping your channel
When you video taped it the quad after you bought it on your trailer I knowticed a bolt was missing from the exsaust pipe and wondered if thats how it sounded like there was a egsaust leak
I think the 05 was the year they put piggy back shocks on the Ltz 400 arctic cat dvx 400 n the kfx 400 the ones on yours now r the pogo sticks lol my 05 had the upgraded shocks on it vary nice
I really hope this guy knows what he's got now because that 250 yz is a rocket ship I hope he doesn't hurt himself, it's a way different ride from that quad js.
You can tell right away it's an 03/04 by the non-reservoir shocks. Wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't rejetted. You'll need to drill out the brass plug on the bottom to adjust the AF screw. Last item is the intake valves on the 400's are notorious for cupping, and thus tightening up. Valve train seems a little noisy, may want to reshim.
Tip, if you wet sand the plastic, with, 600 or 800 grit, sand off the white, or the sun damage, before using heat gun, get much better results. However if the white on the plastic is stress marks from being bent, or flexed. It's much hard to fix those areas. But the sanding first, removes the faded plastic, versus melting in, as the white, is due to the color gone from it, and better results remove buy wet sanding some of it off. There's also colored rubbing compound, that you can buff, burnish in. Helps with restoring aswell. Also there is a marine, oxidizer, you can buy to buff into the plastic. To help getting color back, meguiars blue bottle
Using a heat gun is a temporary fix. Like if you are selling it and want it to look better. You are literally bringing the oils in plastic to the surface.
Tip to anyone watching: It is fair to offer to cancel the trade "if he doesn't like it" BUT always make a within-clause. Say "We can cancel the deal if you don't like it until the end of this week, given it is the same condition as now. If I've made changes/improvements to the quad in the mean time I'll charge you for them". Never leave an open-ended deal like this. He may come back after 2 years and demand you to take it back after you've fixed his bike.
How does that work if you don't own the bike anymore?
@@Thai.H Exactly my point! You don't really own the quad if you make an open-ended deal like that so it isn't yours to sell. He can demand you to pay for the quad and you may get a totally worn down bike in return.
@@swedishpsychopath8795 how does that even work if there's no titles for either one?
@@swedishpsychopath8795 sorry for mad questions this shit is brand new to me lol
Hell yeah, if the bike your trading for isn't what he said it was im not trading
I don’t think I have ever been concerned for a Buyer but this Gentleman might not realize what he’s getting on.
He def has very little knowledge of 2 strokes. He asked at one point if it can only be ridden wide open or no throttle
Agreed. I was nervous when he went to test ride it, I was expecting him to pop the clutch and flip it over or crash.
he might not know much about 2 strokes but he stated he road a super moro bike so probably a 450. yes they are completely different machines but they have very similar hp.
44:25 is for you guys
I’m actually the owner who traded him and can say that road it last couple days and just gonna learn the bike because it’s a totel different level then my wr450f
Would love to see you do a complete ATV restoration: motor rebuild, powder coat frame, performance parts, etc.
will never happen. he is a flipper
A couple things about this quad Joe. On the top of the swing arm the long weld across below the round black plug check for cracks. Also the ltz400, dvx400 and kfx400 are the exact same quad just different plastics so parts should be readily available. These are nice quads enjoy.
Yeah I never knew they were same but they definitely look the same. Also when he zooms in on the drain plug the Frame had a sticker that said mfg by suzuki motor company. I had to rewind to make sure I saw that right.
Since you got your new place you’ve been absolutely killing it with all the new content man, keep up the wrenching!
I have an 04 KFX 400 I've had it since 05 it was a great reliable bike I got a speeding ticket at the Oregon sand dunes cop said he clocked me at 99 mph on the beach apparently it was a 25 mile an hour zone. I have also jumped this bike approximately 35 ft in the air and landed on the opposing hillside to a pillow landing these things are really amazing. I used to ride with 2 buddies who had 05 Polaris predators 500 both were Troy Lee editions and in order to keep up with them I had to go down a tooth on the front sprocket and I believe I went up a tooth on the back sprocket or vice versa it's been too many years now and once I did it it stayed I did lose my ability to wheelie but I like the handling overall. these bikes are a lot of fun and very reliable. Up until you hurt the motor... This is not a workhorse and I tried using it as one believe I blew the valve cover gasket or head gasket I'm not sure but it hasn't run in almost 4 years if you lived closer to me I would hire you to fix mine I like it that much. I've got the same nerf bars and mine have a tag that say Motorsports product hope that helps. Would love to see more on this particular quad if you could.. I know the Suzuki LTZ 400 is the identical bike but it came in orange or yellow. I let an ex girlfriend ride this KFX 400 of mine and she was screwing around on the road and end up getting the tires to catch and they shot her off a 200 ft embankment one of my buddies on his predator ended up tracking me down saying hey your bikes in a tree about 40 ft in the air we went back with a chainsaw and a come along and a few chains to find the bike further down the hill apparently the tree just wouldn't hold it up in the air like that the girlfriend was fine little bruise but okay took four and a half hours to recover that from the ravine and surprisingly when we got it back up on the road she fired right up and continued to run for 12 more years without an issue. I know this motor was also in a few of the dirt bikes from that same era in Kawasakis and in Suzuki's. This was a totally fun watch and it makes me want to get my quad running again. Keep up the good content looking forward to the next ones. Also one other thing it felt like I was always topped out on that bike she drifts around corners really well though. Even at 75 80 mph and for that reason she's been flung off the road a lot but she has stayed together it is truly a tough bike I think I've even got some fraim damage from the ex's accident but she still tracked great.
That guy is so gonna whiskey throttle right into a tree
I was waiting for that. He seemed like a pretty good rider though.
1st 2 stroke.
Guaranteed!
@@2vintage He seemed like he snorted Adderall right before meeting you.
Lmfao 😂
@@clintonlied comedy gold
You did a good trade, Joe. Nice job, man. That ATV looks like it's a monster. It's a keeper. Nice video as well. Glad you got a big piece of land to ride on now. Peace, man.
You should invest in a 3 inch MaxShine rotary polisher and some cheap SPTA 3" pads and compound those plastic parts clean. Nothing does a better job for brightening and removing ground in dirt and oxidation. Keep up the great videos!!
“Do you know anything about quads” “yea just a little bit” what a humble guy because you know a lot more than the average person! 😊
You should start bringing a flashlight if you're going to be doing night pickups. The dark can hide a lot
I have had over 200 atvs over the years and found SOS pads and elbow grease is the best cleaner for any plastic!! It will feel rough at first keep scrubbing till it feels smooth just like if you're sanding for a paint job !Trust me i have brought back some terrible plastic to looking new!
Get the automatic cam chain tensioner out of there and replace it with a manual CCT. The auto one is know to stretch the chain and cause problems on those particular 400s
Just a Suzuki z400 bud U have had one… I have 2 07 and 09 fuel injection Make sure u watch timing chain and valve alignment I have mine tore apart replacing and These are one of my favorite quads
I'm sure you've had great success so far with your chain tension but to lose like that will cause chain walk at high speed and it COULD rub a hole in the case.. my personal preference is ratchet strapping the rear down so the shock is half compressed and tighten it untill I have about 3/4 inch up/down play.
That yz250 you swapped is worth 4-7k depending if its original or if its a ground up resto here in australia. Obviously the bike market is much bigger in the us.
But yeah its a totally different market where certain bikes fetch big dollars here and its much less common to come across a great or even good deal
You can save those plastics easy. I know sanding is everyone's least favorite thing but I'd wet sand it with 4-600 grit. Then hit it one time with some 1500. Alittle heat gun action and some baby oil.
Ill have to give it a try!
Been a while since you got something that actually runs without needing the ole "carb clean".
Absolutely love the content man! I found your channel a few weeks ago and I just can't stop watching! Keep up the great work man
My brother and buddy both had a kfx 400 at one point and I will say they are most definitely one of the most powerful 400cc sport quads stock
Couple of my buddies have KFX 400s. They love them, I've ridden them and tons of power, very fast.
this is a phenomenal trade here (I'm only 7 minutes in) for BOTH of you, First 250 2 stroke? He's going to LOVE that bike!! And that quad, oh baby that things will be super sweet!
i think the kid got the better deal but that just makes me respect you more giving someone that just wants to ride bikes with his buddies a really nice bike! Youre a good man.
I just bought an 03 kfx 400 over the winter. Solid machines they hold up pretty good and are strong runners once their dialed in.
Definitely thought that guy was going to whiskey throttle into a garage or parked car or something 😂
You should unload the bikes when you get home that way they are nice and warm and dry the next morning when you go out to tinker on em.
I keep thinking this, you've been and grabbed it, you're out anyways. Another 10 minutes at the end of the journey to unload it. Jobs done ✔️
Hey Joe!!.. @7:30 mark, It would have been HILARIOUS if you added a "Spongebob - 2 hours later" meme when he drove off.. lol.. not really professional but that was all I could think about.. lol... love your work and your videos!!.. CHEERS!!!
Most underrated TH-camr and channel on the whole of TH-cam you deserve millions of subscribers keep up the good work Joe and please make sure you always have your helmet ON!!
No way I'd take the dirt bike every day of the week over the 4-wheeler.
Yeah but unfortunately Most Four wheelers are worth/ priced more than bikes, like trucks are more than cars..
I had a mint 87 Honda cr250 back a few years ago. It was a badass machine but my feet couldn’t hardly touch the ground on it. I still miss the power I just wish they were shorter
I used to do the same thing with the heat gun you have to get more of the oxidation off there are some good videos on TH-cam . There's a guy working on cleaning up a gas tank XR250. You can really buff up the plastic. You put too much heat on with the heat gun you burn the plastic. I enjoy your videos you're getting pretty good.
A aftermarket cdi box will make it hit the limiter less,ebay sells a duel piston rear caliper that works amazing also
Love your page you always show what to do when you buy a used vehicle for the first time to walk around the main areas to check. Great mechanic 🔥🔥💯💯🙏🙏👍👍😎😎
As for the tick, they all do it and the bars look like the cheap ones on Amazon which are perfectly fine and good quality but the webbing tends to frey and tear easily...
For sun draped plastic i use heat gun and crispen the color out and then wip it down with rubbing alcohol after its done and use 220 grit sandpaper on it with water and it comes out factory again usually depending on pressure
I don't think that's rev limiter. Check Jetting and read the plug. Stock jet is 130. With just a slip-on, lid on, 135-140. Jetting with airbox lid removed should jump to a 140, maybe 145-150 with a slip-on. 155-160 with full exhaust and removed lid. My LTZ with a Full exhaust, removed lid and Cams is running a 160 at 1000ft sea level. Adjust accordingly. That airbox corks these up pretty good. Also, it looks like your missing the O-ring inside the oilfilter housing. Hard to tell exactly. It sits over the nipple and seals the inside opening of the filter to the case. The top end end sounds maybe just a little noisy. Defiantly check lash. The cam over-bucket design makes a little more tick than other lifter designs. You'll need a shim kit to adjust..
At 31 years old My first 2 stroke is my quadracer lt250r. Growing up i only had 4 strokes lt230 400ex 450r just to name a few but now that I have this lt250r I love it to death I will keep it forever and give it my son when hes ready
I have fixed tons of ltz400’s and kfx400’s (same bike) the sound you hear is the timing chain. It needs a new timing chain and guide. Would also replace the tensioner spring.
You also forgot the oring for the oil filter.
Appreciate the trade bike is a blast definitely gotta learn the bike totally different then my wr450😂
It’s got a heck of a power band huh? Lol..
How’s the powerband
Awesome quad. I scored a low hr 06 LTZ, few months back. That short stroke engine totally rips. Yes the sus is very firm. I’m 210 & it’s still feels a bit harsh for me. I think the KFX & LTZ’s are right up their with Raptors as far as performance, handling & fun factor.
Bad trade bro, also I've never seen that zip tie terminal hack. Awesome content. Did that sticker on the frame say Suzuki Motor Corp?
Rule number one, watch the whole video before you comment......looks like just excess oil from the filter.....lol......You seem to like the bike, and if you plan on keeping it you I would check the casing, and highly recommend the jet kit. you can get rid of the air box cover and let it breath a little better. These are the fastest bikes, but great trail bikes....... again, thanks for the content awesome channel, I watch your stuff a lot.
@ 20:43 - MFD By Suzuki Motor Corporation sticker on the frame rail?
One of the best motors around, my drz400sm gets beat in the pits and streets all day long, 25,000 miles of hard riding and early oil changes. Are buddy has the kfx and man there just so nice
You have a ton of good comments, only thing I would say is all deals are final,your a honest dude if he watches your video he would know.and u need too watch is body movements he was nervous for some reason.when I'm fair too but I try to be in control of the deal.
That's amazing! Owning my LTZ400 since 2005 ; I can't complain about those machines (Suzuki ltz400, Kawasaki KFX400 and Artic cat DVX400 are all exactly same machines) but the parts availability overhere in Dubai is not that great compared to the Yamaha... I always order everything from USA so it's not a big deal (only waiting time for the shipping 🤷🏻♂️) but otherwise those are very reliable fun machines with reliability and huge aftermarket support! 👌🏻
Wish they would make them again, I would buy one brand new.
The only issues I've really seen with those is valve adjustments and rear axle hubs and internal bearings bad rear calipers.
Ahhh there’s the white Range Rover. I had a KFX400 for a while. Awesome machine, tons of fun. A little bumpy compared to the Honda 400exs, but tons of power.
You should try wet sanding the rear plastics. takes slot of time but it works a treat with factory plastics. Start with atleast a 500 grit wet sand. More if needed but 500 will take off just about everything. Work your way up to 2000 grit wet sand. Clean very good then polish with a mcquires wax or some kind of wax
Try soaking the plastic's in armor all.& WD-40 rubbed in to presoak for about 20 minutes lightly wipe off the access film residue. Then look at it the next day.
Lol I didn’t think he was gonna come back
Sometimes in winter you can get a lot if condensation in them they get hot and then shut down, they'll actually make oil look full of water but it's really not.
I think those are factory nerf bars Joe, my 2005 had the exact same ones on it!!
Or use pure linseed oil.& Armor all instead. I'd pick the second option myself truthfully for it.
There seems to be a ticking sound coming from the head “ it’s the timing chain or timing chain adjuster” I have a ltz400 and had the same issue
love the videos so much man, every time i see 2 vintage posts, it's a good day.
Hey boss the Ltz 400 kfx400 and I think polaris did a 400 with this same platform. Great trail machine. Good trade I'm a dirtbike guy myself but if the terrain is bad enough I will ride a quad. Good find. 500 bucks intimidating it for new plastics and your golden
Do the heat gun treatment 2 or 3 more times. Even sand it with 1000 first. You can heat the plastics with the heat gun and immidiate spray with plastic restorer.
You should be covering that skid steer. Keeps the electronics away from the weather elements.
That'll do it to. It sounds like the carburetor is kinda loading up on take off.
Big respect ot the channel and all the good comments...I got so excited after watching that kfx ripping the field, so I bought one for me. In my country the choice was not great so I paid 3400 USD. it is crazy but the LTZ 400 costs eaven more!
I had 2 troops that worked me in Utah in 03 that each had new ones, they were Hella fast. I Houghton they were fun to ride, kinda compact but nice quads.
Where did you learn everything about motors? I’m 13 and would like to be able to rebuild and know what’s wrong with four stroke motors in the future
Keep reading and watching videos on TH-cam and how to build and fix and teardown motors to understand how they work and the technique and tricks to assemble and disassemble them
Have had my ltz400 for a few years, I’ve done the valves and all bearings besides that the timing chains can be annoying don’t go cheap lol my biggest complaint is the stock A arms they are a death trap they are meant to be broke and replaced as a whole unit, I highly recommend getting aftermarket a arms or do the 1989 geo tracker ball joint mod
Your not bleeding the brake system right. You got to pump it up hold the handle down while opening up the bleeder keep it down until your done bleeding it.then you let it up after you tighten up the bleeder,then repeat.your just sucking the air bake in ,not doing anything.
Just curious if the valve adjust took care of the ticking noise.. my ltz sounds the same way just ordered a shim kit to do it.. I scrolled all your videos trying to find a part 2 lol😂
Hey Joe I notice there was no rubber o ring the oil filter...there must be one on there on the inside
You got a really good deal after you fix that quad up a little bit it will be worth easy $3500 if not more in my area TN that Dirtbike in my area is only worth about $2000 Topps $2500 you should get a carport for the side of your house to put your machines under and you can close the carport in
hey when you are trying to clean up plastics try using an SOS pad I used to use one on my 88 warrior to get scratches out and to clean mud and dirt out of them. so give that a try next to see how that works and i used to use furniture polish {pledge} on plastic to. hope this help ya keep the videos coming
You made out on that trade, great quad! A couple customers that have those, very powerful for a 400cc. Enjoy.
Always super stoked when Joe posts a video!
Those Tires are Dead lol put a good set on it, will not hit rev limit so easy. It’s just spinning them on frozen ground. Good trade
That's the stock OEM filter that was in there, so looking great Joe...
Nice trade Joe, please replace that battery. That lead on the pos, post. Tells me something has shorted, wether it's the hold down strap, you fixed! Or overheated battery!! BTW. it's time for a ballpeen hammer, use the claw hammer on your home, c'mon Joe!! Another great video!!
I like the quad and I can see that the plastics is going white you can you a blow torch to get them back to new just keep the blow torch moving and let me no ok .👍
Must love that cold air! Everything I own goes hard when its below zero out.
Those look like DG alloy nerf bars, have the same ones on my kfx 700.
This actually ended up being a solid trade. That dude got one sick bike as his first two stroke lol
Loving the longer videos Joe! 👍🏼
That looks like oil in the air box, probably just a bit over zealous when he oiled the filter. Also you didn't mention it but the battery post is melted because it arced on the battery clamp, you can see where it shorted. Lucky he didn't kill it.
Cool bike. I usually spin the wheels/sprocket while it's off the ground in the rear to try and get the chain to ride centered on the sprocket, similar to adjusting the track on a snowmobile. Good stuff!
Here in pennsylvania people would’ve never wanted that kfx with that little but of rattle it made . To me that’s nothing but just the way some people are! nice trade joe.
Best thing to make atv plastics look like new again take boiled lindseed oil and mix it with paint thinner ! Oil 40 percent and paint thinner 60 percent and rub it on then let it set for 30 minutes then wipe it off ! You can thank me later !
One thing I’ve always wondered is should you take an oil measurement with the dipstick screwed in or not because it’s 2 different readings?
love your videos mate , takes me back to my younger days i can allmost smell the exhaust fumes
I've seen dirtbikes take a long time to clear up. Is there anything we can do to speed that process up? Seemed like a good deal and I'm glad he got to experience a 2 stroke cause they are so much fun.
Leaner pilot jet and drop the needle jet down a clip position.
2 strokes naturally load up when cold start and when at idle for given time. Leaning them out isn't gonna help anything other than help you spend money when it blows up from running lean. Clear them out and will be fine. They aren't made to peter around, open it up!
@@shawnsatterlee6035 I was always told oil mix is 32:1 but he said 40:1 is 32 not right? And too “lean”
These don't tick from the factory I got mine used and it was ticking. Found out it needed a timing chain and tensioner and hasn't ticked since
You know anything about r6s I layed it over put a whole in the stator cover fixed that now it runs shifts but don’t move makes a little tap noise when you rev it from stator side it sound
Went you laid it over it could have bent the shift fork so its not going into gear properly otherwise id say clutch plates. I could be wrong but im pretty sure 1 of the 2 happened.
@@Bubz_97 yea when I layed it over it bent the shifter good a lot of people said shifter forks would it still feel like it shifts if a shifter fork is messed up tho
@@100neilmason does it click fully when you shift the gears.? If so then its almost 80% clutch plates, otherwise if it does not shift fully into gear then it is a shifter fork
@@100neilmason or even a bent shift shaft and a bent gear shaft
@@Bubz_97 I just seen this but yea even the neatrul light kicks off when you shift when you shift into like 4-5 and rev it up it makes a little tap noise kinda like something loose
Yo how do you still have snow over there here in door county all that snow is gone
Fix it up. Oil in the airbox puzzling new plastics new battery and mod it out with a 440 kit.
Kawasaki KFX400, Suzuki LT400 and the Artic Cat DVX400 all share alot of the sane parts. I believe the motor is the same across the board.
only difference is the colors. the development of that bike was a joint effort between the three companies. all three bikes are exactly the same except who your warranty comes from
I have just started watching your videos about a couple weeks ago and have been catching up like crazy and just loving it and also I just love Vinny the dog he is great I watch all the commercials so I hope it is helping your channel
Keep the hoses and pressure washer in the warm house and then you can use them all year around.
I have a 08 kawasaki kfx450r an when I got it off the original owner the airbox was like that I cleaned it an it hasn't gotten oil in it since
When you video taped it the quad after you bought it on your trailer I knowticed a bolt was missing from the exsaust pipe and wondered if thats how it sounded like there was a egsaust leak
You can burn a fouled plug with a lighter to get rid of the fouling. It will get you down the road.
I think the 05 was the year they put piggy back shocks on the Ltz 400 arctic cat dvx 400 n the kfx 400 the ones on yours now r the pogo sticks lol my 05 had the upgraded shocks on it vary nice