$150 Locked-Up Barn Find "Dirt Bike." Will It Run? (HEAVY RUST)

I pick up this vintage motorcycle fresh from the barn. This Bike has been sitting for years and is locked up. It has heavy rust everywhere. Can we save it and get it running? #Yamaha, #BarnFind, #Vintage,
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[@2vintage]

Who you have passed or bought this bike? I'm kind of regretting buying it already... Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video if you enjoyed! It really helps me out a lot! Check out my Instagram: 2_vintage_ Thank you for all the support!

[@302mustanggt8]

Should've saved your money and got a kfx450r would be a great little series

[@matthewsiers3919]

I have a serious question my fourwheeler lost compression and you can twist the fly wheel by hand what does that mean..the top end is bad?....back story i was drivin it and it slowly started to loose power so i pulled clutch in to down shift and it shut off it started back up after like 5 minutes of cranking it started back up but it ran really choppy then it shut off again and it wont start back up

[@babybowser23]

Looking forward to more vids on this one, im in a similar situation with a 150 dollar dirtbike lol

[@antiqueguy4062]

Okay

[@2vintage]

@@matthewsiers3919 piston is probably toast

[@hennessyremy4970]

I hate to b petty. But I watch ppl like mike sabo. But he and other channels love to talk shit about this channel from time to time. But while their busy making top of line builds and have tons of sponsorships to help them build these top$$ builds. 2vintage is all by himself. He’s has well over double those guys subscribers. And he makes builds for the average joe looking to have some fun on the weekend. Doesn’t need to look good. Just needs to run so u can b apart or the action one way or another. This video is a epic example of not needing deep pockets to get a piece of cow Pooh running for next to nothing!!!! Thanks bro. I love this channel 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽💪🏽🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️💯💯

[@cv125rider5]

Thanks for teaching me pretty much everything I know about bikes dude, I've never left a comment here for some reason but I like all your videos and I've been watching for like 2 years now, you've taught me stuff that my dad was never around to teach me, I guess thanks for Giving those fatherly lessons without realising man, love from England dude!

[@jackpelliccia6294]

Looks like it just rolled off the show room flor😂lol

[@2vintage]

Hahah yeah sure does

[@dillonlees7833]

Rolled clean out the junkyard doors🤣

[@shadeshiest22]

Geezus! They’d have to pay me to haul that thing away for them...That’s give away free condition... Good Luck with all that!

[@Rufio1975]

Do you only look for the easy flips?

[@cwatson42785]

@@Rufio1975 If you have any business sense then yes that's what it's all about. Trying to get the nicest condition and easiest fix for the least amount of investment

[@chrismiller5258]

Cleaned out many tanks, best solution thats enviromentally safe that works great is vinegar. Fill completely, wait two or three days, wipe clean and use clean water to neutralize the acids in vinegar. Tank will look brand new.

[@michaeljones0007]

Throw some bolts in there too.....after u neutralize assuming it cleaned up u can put WD-40 to stop flash rust. Coat tank, drain then put some fuel in. Vinegar works well, BUT don't leave it in too long.

[@chrismiller5258]

@@michaeljones0007 yes definitely, I've done that and it works great. Yes it does. I've soaked a pair of 383 dodge charger manifolds that had almost an inch of rust inside and out, let soak in vinegar for 2 weeks, pulled them up out of tote and they were like new, slight etch but easily sanded. But yeah on something thin, definitely don't let sit to long or might eat through the metal. Anyways I always recommend using vinegar because it works amazing ,and it's environmentally friendly, and you gotta love that lol..

[@M.TTT.]

could use some baking soda in the water rinse to neutralize the vinegar

[@M.TTT.]

@@chrismiller5258 ever try evapo-rust versus white vinegar?

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

Electrolysis works well to remove rust as well and is enviormental safe 👍.

[@Eli-tg5xz]

O yes can't wait

[@keeganfoster1792]

Wish something like this was even possible where i live. I really love your type of videos reviving old junk its so awesome! Don’t change

[@ianallen2]

I have been thinking the same thing. In UK, people would still ask top dollar for one though. They have no sense about value. I would have given no more than £100 tops. If it cost a bunch to get running, it would be an achievement at an expense, but a feeling of achievement and pride would be there. I hope he gets it all done.

[@Corras_1]

@@ianallen2 lmao you can buy a car with a few months mot for £100

[@ianallen2]

@@Corras_1 not where I live. Everyone wants over £400 for a car or moped that doesn't run and needs a lot of work.

[@Corras_1]

@@ianallen2 Bloody hell and then u still have to pay a shit tone of money for insurance

[@ianallen2]

@@Corras_1 yes. If you buy a car I the East Midlands worth around £50-£100 you have the cost of what the seller thinks it's worth ( he thinks it is worth £400) then spend on some repairs and a service and then insurance etc. Could end up costing near £1000+ for a car only worth £300-£500 to resell. Mopeds are the same. Honda NE50 non runner, no not, been standing for years is not worth much. Somewhere around £50-£100 depends if seized anywhere. The seller thinks they are rare and worth around £500. One in need of some work can cost around £300 in parts to get running plus mot. If in very good condition and looks, probably has some extras, might fetch £450-£500. Some think they are worth over £700.

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Ok bud twice now in like last month stuff with ice in motor. Try the local Walmart and get dry gas which is cheap. Will help melt, displace water and clean up parts. So cheap and easy dump in crank case solution. Love the videos same thing I do in NY

[@M.TTT.]

on a 2 stroke though, will it just gather the water and mix it with the fuel being burnt?

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

@@M.TTT. I was just talking to speed up the melting ice part. Lol

[@M.TTT.]

@@eugenesbackyardrepair4593 ah alright, I've never used the stuff or had a hyrdrolocked engine, so I was just wondering. I'll have to keep it in mind though.

[@Mr.M1STER]

Definitely worth the punt for $150. I love the process of just going through the engine bit by bit until you find the issue and then solve that and piece it back together. I bet this thing will run next video. I'm looking forward to it.

[@81moldy6]

I also had a 75 dt250 that sat in a feild for 15 years with no spark plug, the piston was so siezed into the cylinder I had to use a 15lb sledge hammer and a block of wood to get it loose, it had 60psi of compression when it was back together and it ran!!

[@tonymassingill6032]

Hell a man after my own heart vintage means fix old bikes to not just the easy ones i like a challenge i have fixed a many bikes this rought and worse.

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

I can tell you about a 1977 KZ650 that was in a brushpile for God-knows-how-long that was locked up solid, and not only did I get it running, and looking good to boot, but I rode that bike around for 4 Summers, and the only thing that needed replacing was the pipes, which I swapped out for a Kerker 4 into 1. i had Harley people complimenting the bike, and it began life with me in a brushpile, so there ya go. That Yamaha will run again...

[@Andy-zl1rp]

Love it don't let us down .

[@ianmangham4570]

Hell yes, you got the crank moving, I'm happy again 😄

[@andycunningham9812]

I think you should lift out the bottom end and split the cases. Less than half an hour would do it and you'd be able to clean it up as well. There's no gasket between the cases. I put a main bearing in one of these and put it back together and in the bike and had it running in 40 minutes. The joint between the cases must be clean and sealed with a thin coating of gasket sealer.

[@brandonbellacima66]

People who aren’t watching your content are sleeping ! I love how you turn junk into something special. Keep up the great work 2Vintage ! 🤘🏻

[@ianallen2]

You need to take the engine out, strip it completely, separate the 2 halves of the engine to check the crank bearings, seals, and to clean it. With all that mess in the bottom half, it will need a good clean out. The crank could have bad pits on it and need replacing. The flywheel will have to come off and have a thorough clean. You still try to get a spark when you place hte spark plug on painted surfaces.

[@dawayneghoston7808]

Thanks hella lots! I am going to follow every step as you have stated. I caught a 05 Apollo Sport 150cc for a nice bargain. Haven't rode it in years. But I am going clean her up then take her for some spins

[@farmcat3198]

This reminds me of the 1975 Suzuki TM 75 I had when I was a kid. Did a lot of wrenching on it as a kid. Unfortunately, I busted the piston and couldn't afford the $50 for a new piston and to rehone the cylinder. It sat in my back yard for nearly a decade with the head off. It eventually went to the dump just to get rid of it. This was long before all these online resources for selling things.

[@joeschannel5290]

I love how u buy these old broke bikes n fix them it's cool af I got a 98 ktm 250 with 96 motor I just biult

[@ianmangham4570]

Awesome motor

[@dello1962]

25:45 there is a dead wasp (?) on top of the crank xD (right side) ... Better than a rat- or mousenest i guess

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Par for the course with those old as hell, neglected dirt bikes, got one out back same way, pulled motor pulled all plugs etc, soaked in 20 gallon drum of diesel for 2 weeks, then broke it down. Was still rusty inside but not as bad as when it came in. Turned out guy that brought it in found in the creek running through his property, took tons of work and time to revive but it got done, guy told me to keep it, wasn't worth the expense. My neighbor is buying it, hes got all new plastics including tank. Best of luck to you bud, it's the things nightmares are made of.

[@jasonjavelin]

This gives me hope for the $100 KX 500 I just picked up. Dude thought it was a KX 250 and it’s clearly been sitting outside for a few years with no head on it. Gonna try to revive it as I just finished up my 94 KDX 200

[@enjoythesho1992]

Looking forward to part 2 I love dragging these old crusty left for dead machines out of the brush it's so satisfying when it comes back to life

[@santosgarage7340]

Very good cheap and happy valentine's and god bless

[@martinpruckl8091]

What a nice and rare DT 175 !! Bring it back to Road Man !!! Stay as you are,and healthy Man !!

[@deigo27derekdtboysimpson89]

3rd bike i ever owned was a DT175MX like that but red n had all plastics, i used the run/stop switch to switch it on and off.. it had a dent in tank where an aquaintance took it up a steep hill n crashed into a tree! So rebuilt it, blew the dent out tank n sprayed it white n put some stickers on it, fun little bike, throttle was bad for sticking though, i had no lights or key or anything either but still used the run/stop switch for switching it on and off.. they can be fun little bikes, i was 14 when had mine, now have a DT125R with water cooling and powervalve system, its a fast little bike better than the 175.. im gonna look forward to you getting this one running!! Your fault finding skills are fairly improving!!..👍🏼

[@geno7404]

she definitely sat outside under some trees for quite a few years! Good Luck!

[@ianallen2]

Watching this again. Seat can be recovered, but best to replace as base is rotten, Handlebars can be replaced or just put in the correct position Lights, indicators and plate can be put back Tank can be cleaned and coated inside Spark can be brought back by buying a new coil. Frame can be stripped and repainted. All bushings and bearings can be replaced Plastics can be repaired for a rugged look or replaced. Cables can be replaced. It can be done.

[@dmitriiar2178]

Well, actually, that's such a good deal for this bike where i live, i paid 150 for a set of wheels and a frame.

[@connordoornbos1135]

First bike i ever worked on was a clapped out Dt175 and now I can’t stop buying them

[@billlloyd9142]

If you went to harbor freight and bought their bike lift table it would change your life. it did mine

[@ianmangham4570]

You gotta look past the seat, the wheels are great

[@2vintage]

Hahaha

[@motoxjim929]

I had a 1977 dt400 they are a blast. That's great your bringing back to life!!

[@HEAVYMETALJSTYLES]

I see potential, at first glance I thought it was an old RT1 I would have bought it for 150, new seals, gaskets, o rings, bearings and seat reskinned, it can be pretty nice for less than 5oo into it. You can do it man.

[@M.TTT.]

I prefer the in-line spark testers, much easier and less question of if you have a good ground or not, but of course they use a little light bulb, so have to make sure it doesn't go bad, but have worked well so far.

[@chadherron2045]

I miss my 77 dt400 bought for fifty bucks with a slightly seized engine got it going lasted me years, never let me down they where tough and great on the trails

[@GPgundude]

I really like projects like this. Been doing them most of my life!

[@thomasbro16racing14]

On the exaust try putting acid in a cup and dipping a toothbrush in it then rub the exaust with it and it will get all the rust and mud stain off . We did it on a few of our dirtbikes and it works .

[@mikeschlup5279]

Fair price...i bought a similar shape 77 rm 125....6 grand later, it is ready to race! Clean that gas tank with muriatic acid...until the rust dissolves...then rinse quickly...

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

I had a 1976 or 77 dt175 Wiseco piston Webco head J&R power pipe, I can tell you that when they run they run like a scalded ape but that one there has been sitting for a while outside that's for sure it's possible that you could get it back together but it would probably cost a whole lot of money but you never know. Good luck with the project or at least on getting your money back.

[@markeithpeacock222]

Can't wait to hear it run

[@finbah5706]

you should have put a hollow pipe over the ratchet handle for leverage to break that flywheel lock. you got it done anyway. but I just did that today on my lawnmower blade bolt. worked like charm.

[@kernelbadness]

It will be interesting to see if it will run with minimal to no $ but you should at least split cases and clean crank and bearings of all crud.

[@vwsandvettes3253]

That looks to be an example of one of the earliest model years of the Yamaha monoshock. It could be a '75 or '76, but I could be wrong.

[@adambooth9630]

Looks bigger than a dt175.. id say its a 250

[@adrianrouse5148]

Thank you for sharing. Took me back many years. We thrashed these bikes for days on end and they came back for more.. the swinging arm bearings and the exhaust rotting out were the only weak links.easey to get more power from them to

[@tomatoknuckles]

I know your channel is all about getting old stuff up and running again. But you should do a full restoration atleast once on something like this or an old 2 stroke bike.

[@staceysmith6518]

Son, your best bet would be to strip all the nuts and bolts from the bag but I’m in a container. You might be able to carburetor and wheels down the road. And just cut your losses. Nuts and bolts are worth a lot when you need one

[@jamesadams2334]

For $150 use it for vintage cross country racing. I think that you got a deal!

[@yurantricamo7634]

These is a very nice bike easy to work on it it’s just like Yamaha blaster 👌🏻

[@carsonjohnson1845]

Perfect idea: my family has a old 1989 yamaha moto-4 200 and it is so fun can you please do one?

[@Libertymongoose420]

There was a episode of yo MTV raps where ed lover and the other Dr dre were riding moto 4's on the beach that was a nice quad. The 89's were pretty tourquee

[@kevinhumphrey932]

Don't forget that the crankshaft does not share the gear case oil you probably should remove the and turn it upside down and flush the crank case

[@shartne]

I think a gallon of Thyme carberator cleaner might clean the gas tank out looks like oil in there. You can take it to a radiator shop and have it dipped then just put some Red coat in it to seal it and line it it will be as good as new. As far as being a Dirt Trail all you need to do to turn it to full race on that year is buy a One Ring racing piston and put that back in and it will rip. Of course there is so much stuff to fix on it. But it will make good videos this is really a chanllange for you that is for sure. Its a mono shock in the back thats cool. You can just block the oil pump and pre mix your gas. If its not full of water it may be save able. Looks like its been sitting under a roof eve. with water dripping on it day after day.

[@PopVtecZ]

Good ole pressure wash/ degreaser and it will look brand new

[@978twostrokegarage2]

Dam another awesome buy.. great one to see

[@2thehook773]

This is a perfect candidate for you to split the case and rebuild it. They are easy and cheap.

[@nou943]

for some of those rustier bolts and nuts you should invest in some impact guns. They're great for shocking the rust free.

[@susanbutler2498]

The 1974 (I think) DT175 Yammy I had the Immense Pleasure of riding (about 1980) was WONDERFUL, Fantastic power & torque characteristics plus super comfortable & forgiving handling!!!!! WELL WORTH Restoring Mate! NZ.

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

You'll get er running, lots if fairh in you Joe. I think I'd have put in my salvage bike lot and saved it for a slow week or two.. rainy day, snow day etc... enjoy, you got this Bro!!

[@davehouston1410]

Awesome find doggy !

[@todd8109]

It’ll run. Just follow the proper steps and go through everything

[@jakewilliams5021]

thats the thing... he won't got through everything. he should pull the motor from the frame and crack the cases and get every bit of water, dirt, metal out of it so he don't need to buy bearings later down the road. not to mention we all know he's just gunna take a wire wheel to the clutch plates and say they are now "mint aha". the guy makes me laugh at how he goes about different issues lmao smh

[@todd8109]

@@jakewilliams5021 🤣🤣🤣

[@roblewis7186]

I bought an old Honda CB175 that was a similar situation to this. Guy was shady and didn't want to answer any questions. I ended up parting it out to get my money back. Lesson learned the hard way lol

[@stanm2.0]

I'm on the edge of my seat here....have to know if you can get it running. PLEASE get back to it soon. It means there is pretty much hope for any bike. This is one of the worst I have seen engine wise. The two stroke gods are on your side. Get it running.

[@ryanjones1211]

Green moss is from being around a tree. When it rains the tree residue makes it green

[@2clappedout477]

she is hammered!!!!!! Good luck! (your going 2 need it.)

[@jackpelliccia6294]

Nah she’s minty

[@2clappedout477]

@@jackpelliccia6294 All the parts are there. Ig thats good.

[@jackpelliccia6294]

I think joe can make it look like new

[@2clappedout477]

@@jackpelliccia6294 yes. the dude is legend.

[@jackpelliccia6294]

Facts

[@2speed72]

I’m 14 minutes in on this video and I’m going to say you will get it running

[@scottthomson4561]

Dt bike is alright. Good clean wash.

[@bigcaputo09]

I had an IT 175! It did Rip!! It was blue

[@sdn40]

"It ran last week and was the fastest bike in the world." When you get older you'll learn to walk away

[@2vintage]

That's exactly what he said lol

[@sdn40]

@@2vintage It works every time. I'm off to buy $150 of porn and bubble gum

[@petebentley1259]

Take a block of wood and cut it down to the cylinder size. Then you can use it to drive the piston down to unlock the motor. I've done it several times with no damage to piston. Just a back yard mechanics suggestion. Lol. Keep up the videos brother! I love how your not afraid to tackle some rough projects.

[@benspeedschannel888]

That’d probably be the equivalent of $600 in the U.K. 🙈🙈🙈

[@ianmangham4570]

Easy,more like a grand

[@benspeedschannel888]

@@ianmangham4570 are you in the U.K. too mate?

[@tomatoknuckles]

I used to buy bikes from the uk and bring them to Ireland but now the prices are mad Covid tax is ridiculous haha.

[@ianmangham4570]

@@benspeedschannel888 Yup, Derbyshire

[@thecode4046]

Team 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johnstamper2965]

Man I would love to see this thing come to life!

[@Stergos69]

Passed, learning experience i would of went and bought a nice lunch and walked away :) On a positive note has a sweet paint job & kick stand. could of also bought a heater for your garage so you dont have to wear those snow gloves. :)

[@M.TTT.]

he could get a $50 or less heater off marketplace or something, the older style kerosene ones don't need electric either, I got mine for $10

[@yamyola_8609]

"The clutch is locked up that's always a good sign"😂😂😂

[@TerrorTales4271998]

when you let the bike sit over night grab a spray bottle of 5w 20 and use that on the case as a water proof coating so no further rust occurs

[@alexgregg2466]

The white powdery substance is what you get on aluminium when it's exposed to damp and rock salt from roads that have been gritted. Its weird stuff.

[@stopibeastin7196]

Kinda hard to believe that 😂 he had it running!

[@ianmangham4570]

Japanese quality metal,if that'd been Chinese the piston would have disintegrated

[@1969MAN]

I used a cdi kit for my 78 250 they cost alot, but it's the only solution I could find after like 4 months of working on it

[@JOHND_RC]

I had 4 of those bikes !! Fun bike. The Piston and rings don’t last long in them !! Your clutch is probably the culprit on that baby !!

[@jasonvoorhees2701]

Hook a drill up to it ...you will get plenty of rotation

[@jordansbikes819]

Fresh piece👌😂

[@duje7587]

My favorite youtuber so far.

[@danielhelbig1116]

I would love to see a small restoration series of you cleaning this sweet bike‼️‼️💯💯💯

[@bobbymckinney1264]

Nice job man,I knew you would get it,I wish I could find some bikes like that,around here they want 500 for one like that,I bet you can get her going, good video keep em coming

[@divergent2619]

Pour diesel fuel over crank then let it soak for a while. Works as a good flush.

[@shawnhearod9590]

Each video you do test the capabilities of your mechanicism very impressive.

[@ianallen2]

2vintage, Go for it. Dont lety us down and dont beat yourself down about it. You now own it and it is a challenge for you. I bet further in the future, you will no doubt buy worse. Even if you get a project to do inbetween and need a break from this one, challenge yourself to make it a knight of the road (or dirt) to live again. :)

[@skiterbite]

I had a 77 iT 175 baught it new, great bike. many interchangeable parts.

[@connorleydon5228]

you should try to get a yz250f next

[@jeremycaldwell2878]

I own one love that bike

[@jamesyost2616]

I got a 78 it400 with the same triple clamp set up the way they come from Yamaha

[@adrianrouse5148]

Years ago we made the first few bends and the first cone of the exhaust as here in the uk they rotted out .sold a lot of them.i think I have a few on a shelf still

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

That trx 700 was learning experience, that yamaha was a bad day.

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

You can use electrolysis to remove the rust easily. Safe, environmentally friendly, easy to build and cheap.

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

Split the cases and flush out the mud and water properly so you don't destroy what ever is left of the bearings

[@derekglaze2516]

Man you have a real challenge on your hands bub hope to see this running soon ..

[@johnnyyoung6322]

Hey bud you make it run I know you will you're a good mechanic I've seen things I didn't think you'd get running and you did I appreciate what you do you're a good mechanic I wish I was as good as you I can mess with something two strokes but not all of them and I can't do the stuff that you can do you're awesome man congratulations to on what you can do

[@johnnyyoung6322]

Hey bud I have subscribed when I first subscribe I was watching you on my TV at home then I found out I could do it on my phone too on my phone I can write back stuff to you but one of these days you might have a dirt bike I might want depending on the price but I want a two-stroke I don't want no four stroke I love two strokes only so maybe we can figure out one day or I can buy one from you thank you

[@user-zq5dy1up4j]

@@johnnyyoung6322 hey why are you

[@peter2recycle]

Looks like a 78 DT250 to me.Check the compliance plate, or the bottom end of the Barrel (should read 249ccm)

[@mikefrank6319]

Number 69. My number is 68. You do me, and I'll owe you one.That looks like an MX 250 or maybe an IT 175 changed to yellow. Definitely not a YZ. My 79 MX 175 has the pipe on the right, has a plastic seat base and the front brake on my 175 is puny compared to that one.

[@jackpelliccia6294]

Sweet find👍

[@redneckasmr-xd1gg]

ill bet water got in through a shot crank seal from the flywheel side, also im sure that bike uses points buried under rust under the flywheel they always need cleaned.