2 free quads

[IHCubCadet147]

I picked up the first one tonight, possibly going back for the second one tomorrow. They came from a friend of mine and my dads. I got two snowmobiles from him last year, and he mentioned that I could have these too.

The first one is a Polaris 250, 2 stroke, 2 wheel drive. Probably the nicer of the two. He said it was sitting for a year and a half, but I think it was longer. The gas is nasty, and the brake and throttle levers are both stuck. Pull start rope is broke, but it also has electric start. It will need front tires, or at least tubes. It doesn’t look too bad otherwise besides some damage on the front. His kid was riding it and the throttle stuck, he bailed and it hit the stone wall. He said my dad rebuilt the motor in it for him at one time, but my dad doesn’t remember that.

And here’s the other one. Also a Polaris, 425 Magnum. 4 stroke, liquid cooled, 4x4. He has a plow for it. I’ll post more on that when I get it home.

Not sure what I’m going to do with them. I’ll probably get the 250 running and sell it. If the other one is decent, I may keep it. Or sell them both and buy one nicer one.

 

[chieffan]

The second one don't look to bad other than cosmetic. Might check with Power Sorts Nation out in NE. One of the largest and best set up used parts outfit I have found. And thay garantee their parts.

 

[IHCubCadet147]

The second one don't look to bad other than cosmetic. Might check with Power Sorts Nation out in NE. One of the largest and best set up used parts outfit I have found. And thay garantee their parts.

Thanks, I’ll check that out.

 

[Sawdust]

That’s a couple of nice projects. That 250 would be a good flip to someone’s kid or grandchild if you can keep your costs down. The other one would be nice to have around to take a ride or do some work. I haven’t rode mine in awhile we have been infested with ticks this year.

 

[MFDAC]

That's a couple of cool freebies, Cub! I'd love to get a deal like that so my wife and I could putt around some trails in the hills!

DAC

 

[IHCubCadet147]

That’s a couple of nice projects. That 250 would be a good flip to someone’s kid or grandchild if you can keep your costs down. The other one would be nice to have around to take a ride or do some work. I haven’t rode mine in awhile we have been infested with ticks this year.

That’s what I was thinking, and I already know someone that might be interested. He’s been bugging me to sell him my Kawasaki Bayou for his kid. I haven’t rode it for a few years, but I don’t think I’m ready to sell it yet.

 

[Toomanytoys84]

I had the trail blazer 250cc 2 stroke. Same setup as your top one. I think that was called a trail boss.

Good runner. I rode the crap out of it.

 

[bbuckler]

I had the trail blazer 250cc 2 stroke. Same setup as your top one. I think that was called a trail boss.

Good runner. I rode the crap out of it.

Trailblazers are fun

 

[chieffan]

We have a Honda FourTrax that Carolyn rides. Mine is a Kawi Big Bear. After I got the Ranger SxS the 4 wheeler didn't get run. Then the engine died in the Ranger so the Big Bear has been the main transportation for me. Times I wish mine was a 4x4 for some of the swamp ground and creek crossing.

 

[chieffan]

I haven’t rode mine in awhile we have been infested with ticks this year.

Get you some Tempo insecticide and spray around the house, buildings, yard, etc. Takes care of all those creepy crawlers. Very safe product and can be used in the house also. Needs to be reapplied after a rain. Expensive but highly concentrated: 6 ml for 3 gallons.

 

[IHCubCadet147]

I just went and got number 2. He said it was sitting about 3 years, but ran good when parked. The only issue he pointed out is that the muffler is rotted off. The plastics are all in decent shape. It needs tires, but I have a good set here if they are the same size. Obviously it will need the fuel system cleaned and oil changed. The plow could use paint, but looks like it’s in pretty good shape. I have to cut grass first, then I’ll hit it with the pressure washer and get all the algae off it before I bring it in the garage. I’ll probably try to get this one running first.

 

[Toomanytoys84]

Those Polaris 4 strokes were runners. We also had a scrambler 500 4x4. Dumped myself off that one more than once. It would just flip over backwards with good tractors and cramming on the throttle.

always had good luck with Polaris products.

 

[chieffan]

Dennis Kirk in Mn. usually has some good buys on tire, etc.

 

[IHCubCadet147]

Those Polaris 4 strokes were runners. We also had a scrambler 500 4x4. Dumped myself off that one more than once. It would just flip over backwards with good tractors and cramming on the throttle.

always had good luck with Polaris products.

My dad has a Sportsman 500 he bought new in 97, and a few years ago he bought a 97 Xplorer for my mom, I think that’s a 500 too. He put a water pump on his once, but otherwise just regular maintenance. My moms needs a water pump too. We always had good luck with Polaris’s too.

Dennis Kirk in Mn. usually has some good buys on tire, etc.

I buy a lot of snowmobile parts from them. Tires I usually get from Steve Shannon, since we get a discount through work, and they can usually get almost anything.

 

[IHCubCadet147]

It’s been a while, but I finally have an update on the 425 Magnum. When I first got it, I went through the fuel system and got it running. A new Amazon carburetor, a fuel pump, filter, and new lines. After that I started working on the brakes. The master cylinder was locked up along with the calipers. I got a new master cylinder, and front calipers. I couldn’t find a new rear caliper, but I did find a rebuild kit for it. I changed the front brakes and master cylinder, and took off the rear caliper to rebuild it. Then I stopped working on it for way too long.

About a month ago I decided to start working on it again, because I want to use it for plowing snow this winter. I pulled it out of the corner and cleaned it off, and put some fresh gas in and it started right up. I was expecting the carburetor to need to be cleaned after almost 2 years. I got the rear caliper rebuilt and put back on, then filled and bled the system. I don’t think the rear brake is working, but the front ones work great. I may have put something together wrong there, but it stops good enough with just the fronts so I’m not going to worry about that right now.

Now that it runs and has brakes I was able to take it for a ride. I had some issues with the carb flooding at first, but I set the float a little lower and that seemed to fix it. If it starts giving me trouble again I will probably look for a used factory carb to rebuild. The one that was on it is junk. I have been riding it bit, so far it runs and drives great, but it runs hot. I don’t think the fan is working, so I need to figure out why. It may be rusted up from sitting. That doesn’t look like it is going to be fun to get out. The tires that were on it are bald and only hold air for a couple minutes, so for now I borrowed the rears off the other quad and the fronts off my mom’s quad. She doesn’t ride it much anyway. I will be getting a set of tires for it soon. Not sure if I want to spend the money on new ones right now or just find used ones. All the light bulbs were burned out, apparently that’s common on these if you run them with a dead battery. I changed them all but the dash warning lights, since I had to order them, and they just came in today. It needs a rear shock, and the pull start rope broke (it does have electric start that works), but other than that, I don’t see any other issues. It mostly just needs cosmetic stuff like a new seat cover, and maybe paint the racks, handlebars, and bumper. I still have to put some of the plastics back on yet, but I want to ride it more make sure there’s no issues first.

I guess I didn’t take any pictures while I was working on it, so here are two from after it’s first test ride.

 

[MFDAC]

The seat don't look too torn up and I'm not seeing the need to paint anything either, Nick!?

DAC

 

[IHCubCadet147]

The seat don't look too torn up and I'm not seeing the need to paint anything either, Nick!?

DAC

The seat looks ok in the pictures, but it’s dry rotted and cracking. The racks and bumper are just scratched and have some surface rust. Not terrible, but I think it would look a little nicer if they were painted.

 

[Cvans]

After owning a Polaris 300 2 stroke for awhile I got to where I really liked it. The exception was the chain drive but I think that system was phased out long ago.
Hope you get a lot of good use out of yours.

 

[IHCubCadet147]

After owning a Polaris 300 2 stroke for awhile I got to where I really liked it. The exception was the chain drive but I think that system was phased out long ago.
Hope you get a lot of good use out of yours.

These are both chain drive, both 1995s, and I think 96 was the first year for the shaft drives. I know my parents 97s are both shaft driven. I knew I was forgetting something, I had to put a chain on this too. The old one was really loose, so I tightened it, then rode around for a few minutes and it broke. I may have tightened it too much, but it was pretty rusty too, so it was probably going to break anyway.

 

[MFDAC]

These are both chain drive, both 1995s, and I think 96 was the first year for the shaft drives. I know my parents 97s are both shaft driven. I knew I was forgetting something, I had to put a chain on this too. The old one was really loose, so I tightened it, then rode around for a few minutes and it broke. I may have tightened it too much, but it was pretty rusty too, so it was probably going to break anyway.

I bet there was a few links rusted solid causing the chain to break, Nick. Good way to find out if you needed new chain---LOL!

DAC