NVMPAJ Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I picked up this Quad , I think it's a 95 , hopefully I can decipher the VIN and work out the year. cost so far purchase price ...$50 ( yes you read right ) . Battery $100 installed and tested Muffler $25 cheapie off "Wish" ( waiting on delivery ) Air filter cap $10 ( coming soon) Air filter $25 ( somewhere in transit) Oil and filter $50 ( installed ) but will need to change again as clutch slip will happen apparently if I use 10w 40 car oil !! just thought I'd add the extra costs to the list Fuel Pump $16 Carb rebuild kit $35 Rear axle universal $50 CV boots $25 ( didn't use) Donor Quad $250 ........have enough bits to build another .....less plastics and frame heres a short video , got it going after a quick repair of the starter motor . Have got a selection of steel to repair the rusty frame , I found a good one on TM , but I refuse to pay nearly $200 freight . https://www.facebook.com/JimBoyd59/posts/10209691409740304 Edited May 3, 2017 by NVMPAJ Update on costs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Quad Bitz in Tauranga seems to be a great little supplier and are very helpful . They have a great website http://www.quadbitz.co.nz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 On 1/12/2017 at 16:25, NVMPAJ said: Oil and filter $50 ( installed ) but will need to change again as clutch slip will happen apparently if I use 10w 40 car oil !! Diesel oil doesn't have friction modifiers in it so is a cheap solution. http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/caltex-super-diesel-engine-oil-15w-40-4l/R2040015.html#q=diesel+oil&start=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Got a rear axle off TM , cost me $63 a bit more than the whole quad , but a great deal really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Ultra expensive muffler trial fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Welding skills are a little unskilled ....well ok useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 More awesome pics to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Photography skills worse than my welding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Went for a ride today , after spending time trying to start the bloody thing . Has spark , but I'm thinking the carb needs work , cos I find that if I pump fuel in with a syringe it'll start , and idle fine . There's a vacuum operated fuel pump that works , but fuel just doesn't seem to get to the spark plug! But hey it's close to be ready for those fishing trips . ( that's the next learning curve) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I had the same issue with mine, I cleaned the carb out and reset the float level and its been mint ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Got a carb rebuild kit . Found bits in the carb that don't look too good !!!. So put it all together . She started but now the vacuum pump isn't working . I've ordered a cheap replacement . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Decided to take the pump apart , gave a clean , put it back together . Started her up went for a quick disturb the neighbours ride. Went well . Left it for awhile and started again , the big test is when I'm back in a couple of weeks . Fingers crossed . Hopefully the fuel pump turns up . Got a front CV to fix plus both boots. A little welding and then I'll see what I can do about the mudguards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Replaced the pump with a cheap copy . It works! Quad started first time after a 2 week rest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 The plot thickens ...bought a rusted out 300 for the good parts it has left 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 mean. quite getting into my ultilitarian type atvs at the moment. currently got an old YTM200E that I like to bat around the place wearing shorts and hiking boots. loves wheelies and hates turning on ashphalt/hard surfaces/at all if you have people on the back. good fun to slide around gravel backroads cheap fun. owes me $200 haha. my brother used to have a 300 king quad, about 1996 vintage. gearing was amazing for some road work (95-100kph on teh speedo) but took forever to get there. I always found it unstable too with all the weight at the back and IRS. bro has pics of it rolling down the side of the ruahine ranges with a spiker strapped to the front and a fallow on the back. hmm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Yeah on the beach is great . The road isn't exactly made for quads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Here's the parts quad before the strip down . It even turned over after years in the paddock rotting away . Have scored CV joints , all plastics , engine (300cc) , Speedo cable , wheels and tyres and various other bits . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Do you have any recommendations for a supplier for quad tires? Too many burnouts means I really need a set for mine so 22x8.00-10 and 25x12.00-10. Im quite surprised how much they cost on Trademe and there doesnt seem to be too many wreckers selling reasonable second hand ones. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVMPAJ Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 This crowd might be the go http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/tyres/auction-1311153944.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 not too bad! see if award importing or blair tyre warehosue will sell you some direct. if not hit me up and i'll get your a price. also motozone do alright on tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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