$7000 Modded Out Quad Has INSANE Power (Almost Kills Me) 

Joe is a real motorhead. First thing he says we gotta check the quad, NOT his leg👍👍😂😂😂

That was a close one! I’m glad you didn’t get seriously hurt brother. I’d spend a day going around the field with your truck and trailer to pick up the big rocks and boulders, the farmer will appreciate it as well I bet.

Bought one of these brand new in 2007, absolutely loved it. It’s a shame the sport quad market completely died. There was a while there when every manufacturer was making sweet 450cc race quads.

The last time I hit a rock unexpectedly I was on crutches for two months but didn't slow me down as a truck driver, manual trans moving doubles and triples. I will say, that was almost 10 years ago and I'm not up for anything like that now. A couple years ago I was riding in a dry creek bed at night with minimal light and caught something that sent me sailing, the worst part was the quad was sailing as well and I got lucky enough to brake it's fall with my shoulder blade, doctor said it takes an extreme amount of pressure to fracture that , I think he was right lol. Be careful you guys, enjoy the throttle but know when to let up!

That’s one of the nicest quads yet. I love it. Good vid man. Be careful little brother. Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly. 😮

hook up a trailer and ride around and pick up those rocks Im glad it didnt break your leg. It looks really powerful. That is definately going to leave mark!

Glad your ok. We had a bunch of rocks on our new property. The water co dug up like a 2000lb monster when they tapped into the main line. They put it in the ditch next to the driveway for us. That 450 looks like an absolute blast. Never rode one before. Nice job gettin it all back together 👍🏻

When I took the motorcycle saftey course years ago, we had to push the brandnew motorcycles out to the high school;s parking lot. We have a position on our throttles for our hands so we don't over power the machine. The dealership I was aquainted with had me take home and watch the training films for the four wheelers. It did not sick into me just how dangerous riding the four wheelers can be. They want us to ride them about as fast as we can walk. That's all. People are always wanting to go faster. The four wheelers can land on top of us, not kidding at all. And crush our chests. I still wear protective clothing and boots and helmet and gloves am comming up on 70 in about five month. I had a broken neck already and been handicapped for over 49 years now. My right leg died and would not work and it came back a little bit at a time. I still enjoy watching one work on the off road vechicals. I have some of the knowledge, and must work on what I just don't know or am not aware of. Most people just don't do the big tune up on them at all. About every two thousand to three thousand miles everything has to be checked out. The drive belts, the electronics, the fules lines and tanks clean out and new houses, gass filters. I don't move fast just want to keep busey doing something. Paul in Ohio

LOVE the helmet cam !!!!!!!! I was wondering when the update video for this quad was gonna drop !!!! I'm happy that everything worked out for on this project ! Glad you wear a helmet also !!!

I put Elka tripple-rate shocks on my 400EX years back, Made a WORLD of difference. Suspension is the best addition you can make to any machine to start. Great channel

Looks like a lot of fun. Would definitely keep this one.

Glad your safe man! Love how thorough your videos always are.! Good content as usual🤙

I raced a 05 trx back in the day, and properly jetted with a pipe, no air box lid, it ripped! They were monsters.

Quote from a show called Letterkenny, “SUNDAYS ARE FOR PICKING STONES” be careful out there buddy! Awesome ATV. Great vid.👍🏼

That filter was a open design. Not made to be enclosed in a box. You could put factory filter back in if want to close the air box or you can drill holes in the lid.

That EXACT same thing happened to me on my 400ex in AZ, but I got fully bucked over the handle bars and ended up with 7 stitches in my knee and a month without going to work. Not a fun time, glad that it didn't end that way for you.

That's one reason why I will always love 450s! They're so balanced and so powerful! Unfortunately Suzuki and Honda have quite the 450 category so currently only the YFZ450 is the only available option... Long live 450s!!! Great video, man!

Hi Joe,I'm currently building a 07 TRX-450ER, The Starter clutch failed and the Topend needed Refreshed so i am replacing the timing chain,Piston,Rings,pin and both c-clips along with some freshly cut valve seats and complete new valve train.If you ever run across a bored Keihin FCR Carb for the TRX-450 and u wanna get even better power they really make em run,especially with that #308 Web Camshaft and a good port job.I enjoy your vids young Man,keep up the good work.Peace.

9:27 Vinny is giving the death stare😂

That’s awesome Joe! I’m glad you’re ok, it’s all fun until someone gets seriously hurt. Picking up those big rocks would be a great job with the skid steer.

Really might want to invest in a skid plate so you can hit all the rocks worry free😂. Just maybe don’t hit them wide open next time. Glad your okay

That thing f'n' RIPS! Great snag, be a good keeper. Cool video, thanks Joe!

I’m come test ride with a reaction video haha! That thing looks like a beast!!! Love watching your videos bud!

These videos just keep getting better and better!!! Love the content

Yo Joe ... for the headlight wiring - GREEN = Ground, BLUE = Dims, WHITE = Brights

You got lucky on that one Joe with it just being the cam chain tensioner. Good buy for sure

Hey Joe that 450 sounds amazing!! You could tell it was difficult for the tires to not spin. Good thing you're not hurt. I think you were pretty lucky. Thank you for another great video!! Keep up the great work sir!!

Glad you’re ok. That’s the most important thing. Love the quad it’s a beauty‼️

I was wondering when this video was coming out and I'm pumped for it

Vinnie doesn't seem the same. I think he really wants to run along on the test rides like he used to. Maybe not 100% safe but the heart wants what it wants. Great quad, congratulations!

I couldn’t help but laugh when you were rolling on the ground saying “oh my leg”, and then “that why you wear a helmet” got me again

Dang..I'm glad you're ok. I would definitely survey your riding path. Greatest atv,motorcycle,etc channel.

Thank god for keeping you safe Joe! Also just wondering, what’s the best way to reach out to you for mechanical advice?

Dude your a beast with this stuff. Keep up the great content

Grab some acid wash (rim cleaner acid based) and some industrial degreaser and shine them bikes up. The acid wash makes the engines look brand new

Those kicker carbed 04-05 450rs love big jets and big airflow

You need to go through the carburetors it’s most likely 85 blend 10% gas. That’s what our four wheeler sound like when we first got it. Once we went through the carburetors and got everything cleaned out really good and the jets cleaned out. We also put a new spark plug. All we run is non-ethanol premium in it. It runs like a champ now.

I'm super glad you're ok brother. I think I speak for everyone when I say, we're worried when you ride alone so just keep being careful (as you already are), if for no other reason than to continue watching your awesome videos lol Just kidding, we care my friend, be safe and other than your injury, this was another great video! :)

Yall see the quad snicker! Under it's breath I heard it whisper, you beat me, I beat you. Evil grin. 💥😈

That thing is insane. Love the sound it makes when far away from the camera. Glad you are OK. I jumped my pedal bike off a homemade ramp on a tennis court and I wiped out. was ok. You should put a guard over the drive sprocket on the engine. Don't want a shoelace getting caught in it.

🔥part of the hrc kit for the trx 450 is drilled/vented with holes in the air box lid 🔥👊🔥🏍🔨⚙️.. I think it’s in the back half of the lid

Man I know the feeling I use to have the same quad, for sure it's a ripper. Love your videos I'm hooked👍🏼👍🏼

Heat rises... Always put the soldering iron under your work

Ouch, I felt your pain there bud- brings back some memories!🤣🤣

What a sweet find man, very nice quad and those rocks would have to go asap but I imagine land is full of em so it definitely take some time to get rid of em all im sure. You'll probably be sore tomorrow after taking that hit lol. Definitely could've been much worse so I'm sure ya can live with some soreness right😉 Love your content as always💯👍🍻

Nice to find a quad that's worth more than you paid. She seems like a ripper too! I'd still be waitin for a prob to pop up till u go thru the motor. Sweet find brother!

You def got a mint quad, amazing compression, fixed the airflow w the cover, that bike is clean.

Joe I am glad you are ok after running over them rocks👍🏾. Stay safe bud

OMG Awesome Feller (AF) I wrote the following* 'LONG' Comment b4 viewing your mishap. All I can add is, OMG that really looked like you were in pain, I felt it all the way here weeks later, if not months. (In Arizombia) .(*)...Hello young talented feller, I'm not ever likely to be repairing such vehicles as your good self CAN DO! But I like things mechanical and the less complicated when it comes to engines, the better. Not to say these engines are 'simple' though it's easier to see and understand than an engine jammed between fenders of most automobile R & R builds that are found on this platform. I guess that's why I enjoy watching you do these revival repairs that you are so insanely great at diagnosing and repairing. I'm 65 and I wanna be more into some kind of activity, but my recent health crisis come years of smoking cigarettes has hit just as I retired. LET THAT BE A LESSON FOR ANY SMOKERS OUT THERE. STOP NOW! Now the reason I finally have made a Comment after viewing several of your videos. The 'air-box' cover. Is that cover mostly needed if you're riding in slush that could put moisture kicked up, into the intake? So then as long as you ride in the mostly 'dry' enviroment, you don't really need it. I'm pleased to see you are able to do what you do that obviously is what you love! Best Regards Awesome Feller (AF) p.s. AF, ... your nervous chuckle is endearing. 🥰 I just have to say this, may that being said, not make you self conscience. I can't believe I'm the only one that feels this way👍👌

Joe, That is a monster, a keeper for sure. I hope your legs heals quickly. Excellent machine for sure.

I like the fact you solder your wires I have started doing that with my projects try using the lineman splice it's a lot easier to shrink wrap afterwards

Was waiting for this update vid.. You gotta keep it man!

😱Glad you are all right. Surprisingly one quick move, and OUCH! Otherwise looked like a great bike and a fun ride.

It's amazing how some of these bikes are so choked out by air flow my raider xv1900 became a totally different beast when I changed the air intake

Did I hear clutch slipping? My Royal Enfield maybe has clutch slipping but I don't know till spring there you go.... Happy holidays and thanks for all the great videos that I can watch while I procrastinating about doing things I should be doing.

One of your best purchases to date

2,400 you seriously got one hell of a deal on that thing. She is a beast man. I'm looking to trade for a trx 250 at the moment. What I have I'm not able to trade up to a 450 unless I throw one of my other bikes in with it but I'm not ready to part with any of my 2 wheelers at the moment.

I really like how your riding has gotten a lot better.. I like hearing ya rip on them

Totally the beast that bites back! Holy cow. Saw that rock coming but didn't know how big. Doesn't matter it still hurts. Hope alright Joe! Will say pretty tuff guy after that! Ps you stole that machine!!

It was a wild ride from my couch 🛋!! Glad you safe!!

You've inspired me to learn more and take chances, just wanted to say thanks

Once you said you were ok I almost wet myself laughing! I can't tell you how many times over the last 35 years I've done something similar. Riding by yourself can get get dangerous real fast! Stay safe, glad your ok. 👍

Man I'm glad your ok but I would be lying if I said I didn't get a good laugh lol. The "yeowch oh wowch" had me rolling!😂

Nice quad! You can at least double your money easily but yeah it'd be hard for me not to keep that one. Get you a prefilter for the air filter to keep water out. PS watch out for those rocks 👊

My first comment on this channel after watching many newer and older videos from this guy... I will start by saying I have always been a yamaha fan. I have owned Suzuki dirt bikes, yamaha dirtbikes and quads, and a kawi here and there but have never liked or owned anything honda especially after riding friends honda equipment. Except for the 01 cr250 that was a great bike hands down!. My point is and I hate to admit this, but that thing looks like a beast and we all know how things tend to look slower on video than real life. This thing even looks fast as hell on video but still not worth 7k. It is fast, and has some nice parts but most wouldn't pay 7k for that just because of the parts list. I also must add, I appreciate you attention to detail and methodical approach to repairs on your channel. You have a great approach but you still have alot to learn when it comes to implementing certain approaches to repair. If I can give you some advice (wether it's well received or not) not trying to sound like an ass here, but invest in some better diagnostic equipment. It will greatly improve your time spent fixing certain problems and make your fix that much better! Either way, I would gladly buy my next dream machine from you after you have gone through it and hope to meet you one day. I'll keep watching and if you have something I'm after I will be in contact. Especially since I'm just in northern Illinois. Keep kicking ass and making great content! - newly subscribed!

I’ve actually learned a lot from your mistakes 😂😂 This is such a great channel!❤

Glad your okay man same kinda thing happened to me but I went over the bars luckily I wasn’t going very fast or my wheeler would have gone right over me drive safe 🤟

Outerwear aribox kit is the way to go. Water proof silkscreen takes in alot of air. I put stage 2 cam same jet dasa exhaust and that kit was recommended from dasa. You can buy the cover already built or u can buy the parts cut the cover and install urself.

Just be thankful you hit that rock on a quad and not a bike as you wouldn't of been so lucky, that quad is a piece of kit though a real machine 👌👍

Glad you're okay, I think you took that rock smack center of the wheel in the tread. Look where rock was in line with tire marks. Probably saved the thing because it wasn't in the thin lip/sidewall. Maybe inspect tires inside to be safe?

We were "laughing" with you thru the pain. I felt it all the way here.

Great stuff as allways dude, ride safe brother ❤

I highly recommend keeping this one and getting a case saver ASAP

Things sick. I would definitely do a slow ride or walk your land and try to clear any rocks or things that can get in your way. Glad you’re ok. That bruise is gonna be nice 😂. Be safe man. Another banger

I know that feeling....glad you're OK

Love your videos, need to get an LTR 450 since you’ve never owned one of those rare machines!!

I've been watching your channel for a while now, and was wondering when/if you were going to record a dinger! Glad it wasn't a ride stopper.

Dang glad you are ok and not 1 curse word good job

Another banger with these modded monsters

I had the same charlie horse the other day plowing snow, I went to get off and left it in gear and blipped the throttle twice while it was in reverse bent the bars bad

I recently got a Trx450r , and it starts first kick , and runs great ,but when I ride it for a while , sometimes the oil leaks into the airbox out of the tube that runs into the right side of the airbox.Any ideas ?

That looked painful that’s gona hurt in the morning😂. Amazing video and amazing machine

Yeah, you'd heard nothin but beeps if that was me on the ground 😂 that bruise is prolly gnarly!

I have a crf450r with a similar amount of mods and theres a grinding metal on metal rubbing sound coming from the top end. I think it's the camshaft but I see no indication of wear or lack of oil

Joe, get some of that marine grade heat shrink from your favorite store Harbor Freight for those wires.

I love Honda so much. I’ve owned a 400ex that was decently modded with a big bore kit and it was a damn fun quad. The TRX was always my dream quad but I got a LTR 450 fully modded to the max and it was the most insane ready to kill you animal I’ve ever sat on in my entire life. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the TRX but even one that’s fully modded doesn’t seem as nasty as that LTR.

Beast of a quad would love it in my garage.. job well done 👍🏼

How’s the floor you installed holding up? I was thinking about using the same stuff

OUCH, I feel your pain. A trip around the field with a trailer to collect those big rocks seems like a good idea.

I knew you'd think that would be the fastest or most powerful bike! Mine tops out at about 78 MPH. Stock gearing and stock tire height. Now all you need is some new tires. I would get the stock 400EX tires. Ohtsu M/R 501. 👍🏻

Is that swing arm shorter? For flat tracking

That thing rips keep her 🙌🏼 glad that rock didn’t fuck anything up too bad! I just bought a yfz 450 same type of scenario it’s like fully built got it for $2800 I’m am a little suspect there’s something he’s not telling me. But hopefully I have a similar outcome haha 😂 nice video ✊🏼

Glad you're ok, time to go rock hunting with the skid steer

I feel so bad for this but when u were lying on the ground u had me laughing 😂

I did that on a sled doing, well fast! Glad your ok!

Hey Joe you got a nice quad great deal. I would have to keep that one around for awhile it looks like a blast to ride. You got to be on the lookout for objects you never know in a open field what you might hit. I myself almost flipped off a snowmobile by hitting a dead tree stump luckily I didn't get hurt or break the sled cuz it wasn't mine. Well take it easy bro and God bless you and your family 🙏 out happy holidays to you as well.

Sorry man I was laughing in the begining 🤣🤣 ...Hope ok ....and u to 🤣 No really glad u were wearing a Hemet,,maybe knee guards ?

FNG HERE, thanks for the whole journey. Great success! Subbed.

Dude I just hope you are doing alright after hitting that rock. That was very close to a real disaster

My man been watching these since way back in the day just a quick tip tho when you solder you should hold the gun on the wires till they get hot and touch the solder to the wires not the gun itself (ps. haven't got to the scary part yet lol)