I just like that you washed something before you worked on it;)

Omg did I hear right Joes gonna power wash something before he works on it oh happy days lol…

Finally a legit, honest seller that did the honorable thing and kept his price. Good on you Joe giving him an extra 100 for being a good guy

Honest sellers and kind buyers like you makes this world a better place. Also very nice of you to give the boat away :)

Where was “Sir Vincent” during the initial inspection? We really respect his judgement ….😊

Cant beat a honda. Just got my dads 1982 bigred out of the barn been sitting for years she's alive.

It’s nice to see someone actually was using the quad for work! Great deal.

I know you've gotten burned on a few deals but when you get a good deal. It's an awesome deal. You just can't beat a Honda

Joes last video was "Why you shouldn't buy a $400 bike" and this one is "Why you SHOULD buy a $400 bike"

Those things are the perfect plow vehicle. Literally endless low end torque. Also, holding the right brake, (front brake) allows you to start in gear. Also, since it’s a hydraulic transmission, you don’t have to lift throttle to shift, since all it’s doing is moving a swash plate between different presets. Also, almost every one of those has that shifting issue. It doesn’t click into gear unless the output shaft is perfectly aligned when shifted. Just tap the gas and it’ll pop into gear. Also the reason the D1 doesn’t show in high is due to a transmission shift code. The flashes will tell you what sensor is wrong. You either get a new one or fix the sensor itself. Then you should have a perfectly running bike.

Wow!! You caught this one just in time Joe! Another season with low, dirty oil and no air filter and it's off to the scrap heap. What a bargain at $500!🤑

I'd definitely lube the shift linkage pivot points and try a new shift POSITION sensor. Usually, when the shift ANGLE sensor starts to go out, it will start sputtering in reverse. Also, the timing and oil pump chains are bad to stretch out too far around 6000 miles. There's no tensioner on the pump chain, so when it comes off the gear, alot of people assume the Hondamatic has gone out because it operates off the oil pressure. The timing chain will actually stretch beyond the capacity of the tensioners reach, and it starts backfiring when you let off the throttle. I'd almost guarantee the valves have never been adjusted. After i first bought mine, I cleaned all the electrical connections and added dielectric grease to them.

Joe if you are getting sponsors it simply means your channel is doing great and you deserve everyone you get for the time you spend making these videos for all of us. 🔥

Ive had my original honda atv since new trx 200 1984 ,bullet proof, tons of miles and usage ,has never let me down ,now i use it in my landscaping business, honda is so reliable.

Awesome luck! Love all your tips. Here's one for you - read the pour instructions on your oil jug. It's life changing. Spout at the top of the pour prevents glugging.

Man, I was worried about that boat sitting out all winter. You’re really going to bless someone with summer right around the corner

My friend!!! Please go back to the husaberg fix the electric starter and show us you can fix the rest of it WE BELIEVE IN YOU!

Sometimes good deals happen to good people who have been screwed by bad sellers in past. U definitely earned this great deal:)

My 06 Rancher 400 had a calibration process for the electronic shift that involved pushing a combination of buttons at the same time. May be something similar on the Rubicon. I found it on the Honda forums and it solved some similar issues with mine.

It's good to see there are people who honor the original deal. Most people I've dealt with would've jacked the price up.

I'm still riding an '01 model with 6500 miles on the odometer. New top end and a few other things, but the bottom end is still as tight as brand new. The worst habit people get into is not changing the oils on a regular basis, not adjusting the valves or, not keeping the mud cleaned out of the radiator. In my experience, they're almost bulletproof if you keep up the regular maintenance. Doesn't have a front diff lock but with a good set of knobby tires and just knowing how to ride makes up for it anywhere I ride. Don't get me wrong, a front diff lock would be nicer, but it should be in no way a deal breaker for anyone. These are excellent machines. I'm amazed you got it for $400. But, WOW, that thing is dirty.

Just a minor suggestion a big light (hands free) to help you with oil changes when you are under a 4 wheeled vehicle or anything come to mention. Also nice for viewers. Love your content keep up the hard work really appreciate it....from UK

Great deal there, polish up the plastics, sand paint the rust. Get sensor. Very nice score. And pretty impressed, free boat. Giveaway. Much respect .

The fact that it still runs well after eating that much sand is a testament to Hondas build quality. I hope you cleaned the whole air intake

I guess you have to look at it as a rescue from non maintenance 😊 Naval jelly could be used for the rusty bits. That and a wire brush, sandpaper

Brilliant video Joe watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧 👏 👍

I was buying back yard lawn art motorcycles, and fixing them up and reselling starting at the ripe age of 12, i motocrossed as well. this was 1984 of course so my bikes were mostly 70s vintage with what i could afford as a kid, though i did have a few nuggets, ca95 (purchased for 20 dollars), and others. 1982 YZ 250 traded for fixing broken KX80, and so on. I still own my 1979 KD125 rotary valve, second owner (i have had it, what , almost 40 years now, still pristine.. that was self realization im old, hate when i do that lol), i raced with it for years. I really enjoy watching young people have a passion for fixing what others consider worthless or discarded. I had kids so had to go corporate and degrees, if it were up to me i would still be buying old bikes, fixing them and selling them. then riding the entire afternoon until the sun set. Also, that KX125 is a screamer huh, should have seen it new ;-) oh and in racing, the KX125 would kick my KD125 in the pants, however the KX power band was gone by 4th (short shifts) and the KD rotary valve kept the power band longer, smoke em in 4th and 5th LOL

I have a similar honda rubicon and they are pretty finicky about oil level because it powers and lubricates the huge transmission as well Nice job on this one Joe!

Joe, I mentioned this before, but UKposts isn't notifying me and others when you put out new videos; I have the notification bell activated, and still no notifications. Also, you might consider making your own air filters. Just use the same housing, but buy you the mesh at most stores like Hobby Lobby, Walmart.., and grab a bottle of fabric glue and you're all set. I make almost all my air filters for my bikes, ATVs, tractors, snowmobiles...😊

Wow, when I saw the lack of an air filter, I thought ho my god, the engine will need a rebuild. And in the end, it's running great and it does not seem to lack power. Great buy!

ESP will clear if you turn handlebars full left to full right when in a stationary position, ESP typically triggers when a flat battery or new battery installed most of the time

I was born in 2007... anyways I like that you offered more when it started,😂 it's good to see

I have the 2014, last year they made it, trail edition with power steering. 1800km in mint condition. love the Honda-matic! I'm only 9 mins in, cant wait to see how this vid goes.

I had the same problem with the gear position sensor on my Polaris sportsman. There was a connector on the gear position harness that was reading the wrong ohm or no ohm load. I was able to cut off the old resistor pack and solder a new set in place. Pretty easy fix.

Honda engineers are really the best! Honda’s might not be the fastest all the time, but they are the most reliable and have the greatest thought in design, in my opinion. Fantastic deal on this one, Joe. Vinny would’ve advised buying it too, I’m sure.

I bought a used good condition 02 Rubicon in 2015 for 3300 been soild reliable since upgraded the front brakes to disc brakes put a Warn 4x2x4 disconnect and an HMF utility exhaust been great

If you plan to keep the Honda, I would replace the oil pump chain. Also, buy a spare shift angle sensor. The double lines on the dash could be as simple as a linkage adjustment, or could be the shift motor, angle sensor or ECU/wiring.

The losses always hurt but the wins feel good nice job on this one brother......Stay Up, Hard, and Healthy........🔥🔥❤️👍🏽💯

700 euros -good condition (run, maintenance ok ... ) recent 500cc 4x4 + brand-new snow blade : I didnt get the money, sold in few hours... -Ü- (In Europe, some expatriates offer good deals...). Have good, & spring OTYKEN !

Happy Days Joe Has Posted 🔥🔥🔥

I like how the rotating mass sounds buttery with the fresh oil.

I have an older honda (93) 4 wheeler and the original book, and it actually says to screw the dipstick in and then back out to check the oil. Also someone on a forum I asked about it said that is in fact true. but ultimately it just meant the difference between being at the top of the dipstick and at the midpoint. Someone said that is still the way to check a honda. When I asked about the 2020.

Looks ruff,but that price is a steal Joe,cracking find brother!👌🔥💯🤝

After the past couple of months and all the garbage machines you have had to deal with, it'a about time you got lucky. Looks like fin, thanks for bringing me along for the ride.

Rear differential..."Maybe it's been changed" Why would you even give this consideration? Air filter, lack of motor oil, the seat,... it's painfully obvious at this point, that maintenance was never a priority in the life of this vehicle. Good for you that (hopefully) you caught this terminal problem of no maintenance, before it was too late.

You should drain the metal shavings out of the rear diff😂 I know it's a lot of extra work removing the skid plate to do the job right but I believe in you

Sensor, seat cover, tires, rock on!! Nice machine, Joe.

Congratulations on the purchase what a great deal! As always, great video too And giving away the boat will make someone's day ❤

If that oil filter spring was missing a washer, it at least had one oil change in its life.

I’m sure that engine is saying THANK YOU for the oil change!! How can someone not take care of a nice machine like that? Nice find, nice save!!!

Too bad there’s no snow. Ur THE man Joe. Husaberg …..

WOW, What a Deal ! ! ! Looks and sounds really solid ! Congrats ! ! !

I'll admit I don't always wash things before working on em, but anything even near that I'd definitely clean up first. Super satisfying to watch lol. Good deal too.

Wow Joe......this was a super deal.Kinda makes up for the times that your sellers lied about what they were selling you.Basically.....you stold that rig for the price.....and seems like from honest people.Kind of gives you some hope that fact that not all people are smuks and scammers.I do wish you would do an install of a new winch set up.My 99 Grizzly needs one and i have the kit but would help if i saw it done.With the battery in the back under the seat.Thanks !!

Sweet gotta love finds like these bro! Nice job

Brilliant nice one the guy who sold it must have been a solid guy 🎉

That year honda is AWESOME!!! I have a rancher with that shift forward and reverse makes plowing and moving the bike around AWSOME... Cleaned up that would sell around NH for 2500 instantly. They are awesome machines and mine should have been dead LONG ago with how I use it. I think its more reliable then the new ones Honda makes.

i had same honda 4 wheeler i sold it i had problem after problem with it ---- great video like always

I’m betting this is basically the same drivetrain an my 2017 Honda Pioneer 500 side by side. 39.5 mph is top speed. But climbs like a goat! Nice score!

Always enjoy the videos even the easy projects.

What a find! I think those tires are original too Honda's came with either Dunlop's or Bridgestone tires for a while. My 04 Rubicon 500 still has it's original tires on it and only like 4000kms.

They have seat covers on Amazon for $34. I just put one on my honda. Didn't even have to trim it. Fit perfect.

Love your work bro.

Awesome Mate !!

You do such good work on these quads. I don't understand why you would drain and fill the differentials. Why mix new oil with old ?

The Mister Clean pads people use in their kitchens and bathrooms can be a great tool in the garage. Makes a lot of jobs easier. Found this out, not too long ago.

A good man deserves good deals. Keep it up friend.

I really enjoy watching your videos Joe! If you just start taking the time to really clean your parts and bolts perfectly you would honestly perfect your skill set and be an “absolute mechanic” In cleaning I mean really cleaning your parts I.e sending cases out for vapor honing and or sandblasting, running parts through a parts washer and that sort of thing. Bikemaster makes a really good portable parts washer that is perfect for someone who doesn’t necessarily have the space for a stand alone parts washer.

On those Hondas there’s a shifter solenoid that goes bad and won’t read what gear it’s in on the dash had the same issue with my 07 rincon 660, my reverse wouldn’t show on dash and I replaced the solenoid and everything worked

This is how you make a living, you deserve it !

Nice to get a break now and then 🤘🤘

@2vintage - Hope you put some kind of air filter in. Going through those dust clouds can't be good for the carb.

Sweet ! makes up for some of the losses on other projects.

Reminds me of one of those abandoned puppy videos. Once it's washed up and fed (basic maintaince parts) it's happy again! 🤣🤣

Great machines. We have 4 of them, 2 older than this one. Looking for another. We use them in interior Alaska. If you absolutely have to get home, Honda.

Wow great find joe!😮

Sound like 4x4 actuator . About a 40 dollar part. Just the sound of the grind when it shift between high low. Just a guess with all the mud. Add another hundred for what it cost to wash it😊

Yeah clean stuff first off.....get.....A....parts washer! Looool! Yeah great find and great quad. Keep up the good work man.

Love the atv content. That atv is one of my favourites. I like the blue.

Angle sensor is shot easy fix just did mine on the rubicon or it’s your throttle position sensor but I’m leaning towards angle right under your header pipe bud make sure you preload the sensor when you swap it

Nice work, I would say that if the battery isn't a sealed unit then you should top it up with distilled water and give it a charge. Not gonna lie, that bent rear rack bothers my OCD 😅

What an absolute bargain, plus you made it look 💯 better, with just a couple hundred dollars. Love it when you get a good one. 🤙🏻

I think if you ground out the gear position sensor it will bypass it and should allow normal operation.

Found this: Hondamatic Transmission Code Retrieval 1. Put the gear shift lever in neutral (be sure the neutral indicator comes on) and the ignition switch OFF (vehicle at a stop). 2. While pushing the UP and DOWN shift switches (ESP) simultaneously, turn the ignition key to the on position. 3. Release the UP and DOWN switches immediately, then at the same time push both the UP and DOWN shift switches again and hold form more than 2 seconds. 4. The problem code is displayed by a certain number of blinks “ - - “ on the gear indicator, which indicates the problem code by the number of blinks. If “N” (neutral) stays ON on the position indicator, the retrieval process was not correctly performed. Repeat the procedures from step one at this time.) 5. When the problem code(s) displays, release the shift switches. You should see “ - - “ for approximately 3 seconds then off, then the “ - - “ should flash, once for code one, twice for code two and so on. The engine control module (ECM) can store two different codes. If your ECM has stored two different codes, the first code displayed is the most recent and the second code is the earlier code. Write them down. To Erase the Problem Codes 1. Push and hold the UP and DOWN shift switches simultaneously for 3 seconds of more while the problem code is being displayed (i.e., “ - - “ blinking on the gear position indictor). 2. When the erasure is completed, the blinking pattern changes to the erasure confirmation blink. 3. Turn the ignition off Honda Foreman Rubicon Fault Codes Code 1 - Ignition Pulse Generator system Code 2 - Speed Sensor System Code 3 - Gear Position Switch System Code 4 - Throttle Sensor System Code 5 - Angle Sensor System (Motor lock i.e., angle sensor, wiring, ECM, control motor, motor transmission section, transmission unit) Code 6 - Angle Sensor System (swash plate angle, sensor / wiring) Code 7 - ESP shift switch system Code 8 - ECM EEPROM Code 9 - ECM voltage converter circuit Code 10 - ECM fail-safe relay circuit Code 11 - ECM motor drive circuit Code 12 - ECM CPU Initial Setting Procedure Note: • After replacement of any of the following parts, perform the initial setting procedure below. ECM Throttle sensor* Angle sensor

The code is from angle sensor or something to do the carburetor. Something happened to my 04 rubicon. But mine would go in forward and reverse but wouldn't shift

If it were me I would have sprayed those racks with Rhinoliner or a cheap Walmart bed liner. It would look better than all of the missing paint you can clearly see under your new paint. Or at the very least take the time to sand them down to bare metal, use a good primer/sealer, and repaint. For no more than you have in that quad, a little extra attention on the paint details are warranted. But great video and good buy.

Hey Joe what did you do with the Honda Goldwings just curious have a great day

I have the 2017 500 Rubicon with the manual shift, P/S, front 4 whl diff lock, and 2 whl or 4 whl switch and the IRS rear end diff and fuel injection, A HUGE difference from a 2015 1985 Big Red that finally dropped the bottom end when it ate the starter drive gear, when you open the fuel injection 500 up you better be hanging on when in 4whl lock, things are going to HAPPEN and FAST!!. The 2107 engine is quite different than that one with the auto in it, dont think I would like the auto stuff , something else to screw up later. I heard you say she said it would just quit , my 2017 done a weird thing like that , it threw a code for the sensor in the exhaust occasionally, then one day it would just shut off and then backfire out the exhaust going down a gravel road. Found it was the sparkplug after I watched a YT vid, the guy had the same thing happen, only he changed a BUNCH of parts from his buddies bike and didnt fix it until the plug was changed, never seen a plug do that, usually it starts missing or clowning around, not just shut totally off with less than a 1000 miles and never abused or in water. And he said his would get started up and shut off frequently and not run that much. I heard yours stumble a couple times like plug was fading out like mine did. I seen the boat trailer going for free to, I would have pulled the parts off and maybe sold, or for free, and used the trailer axle and stub axles and tires to make a trailer, that is just as wide as the rear on the Rubicon to clear trees etc on paths, and a frame out of angle, and a tongue just long enough that you can jackknife it to turn around easier in woods and NOT hit the bed, you got to put the trailer axle about 1 to 11/2 " forward from center of gravity on trailer, so some weight is on rear axle , but not a lot, and a boat trailer hitch you had on trailer. On mine I used conveyor belting for the floor and sides, that shtuff IS TOUGH and lasts forever!! I used it for deer hunting , dragging cut up wood out of the woods, about 4 wheel barrels ,out of some of the gnarleist places imageable without tearing the woods up, and getting rocks out of creeks with fossils in it for a sidewalk I made here, .

Xr600r or a kdx200 maybe a atc250r all videos id love to watch! Miss my kdx but still have the other 2 and a warrior. Suzuki 850gs yamaha seca ii & super sherpa cant forget my xr75 from 1979 . Learned how to ride on that beast

Try opening the owners manual you found. Never been opened. Maybe there might be a clue in that. Enjoyed it though.

Awesome Joe 👌

Get sponsors brother! You deserve the cash for all of the content you put out!

Got a do a follow up video on this one. Nice machine

Sweet buy mate.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

2vintage, use Rotella T4. It's wet clutch approved and a lot of people use it for their atv's and motorcycles. Plus it's only ~$15 at walmart for a gallon jug. Just a thought

Thats real smart with the dust and no air filter

You deserve a win. Great pick up. From Australia.

What do you do with all these cool toys once you fix them? Considering what the oil and air filter looked like, I doubt they changed any diff fluids. I'm surprised you don't have some sort of lift table, and a sand blaster would be helpful also.

It’s a great design until you need to do your timing chain or if the orings in the oil pump fail which is common on these. You have to pull the engine I’ve been there lol

You need to get a motorcycle/ATV lift and a power washer! Love your videos! 👍🏻🇺🇸