$200 Vintage Racing Dirt Bike Find. Will It Run?

I buy a cheap locked up 1977 Suzuki Rm250 dirt bike. I tear it down and see If I can save it and get it running again. #Suzuki, #RM, #DirtBike,
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[@2vintage]

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[@benwilsons2173]

Bro I just got a 1975 Suzuki ts400 Apache fuck yes!!!

[@glenncrockett4451]

@@benwilsons2173 Now that's a fun bike wish I still had mine, broke the foot pegs off both sides twice lol.

[@RudboyDread901]

NEXT TIME U GET A BIKE WITH THE MOTOR LIKE THAT BROTHER THE BEST WAY TO UNLOCK A MOTOR LIKE THIS GET ONE OF U ATV AND RUN IT AND LET THAT OIL GET HOT AND TAKE THE OIL OUT THE BIKE THAT BEEN RUNNING AND PUT THE HOT OIL IN A LOCK MOTOR

[@benwilsons2173]

Hell yeah Glenn mine is in pretty bad shape I just got it running but I need to get a few things before my first ride I wish it was the tm400

[@tomakafrankconlon3207]

Do you sell bikes too or are you a collector.

[@Blue04Z71]

Dump and fill that crank area with diesel or marvel mystery oil.

[@mitchellstarkey397]

"always garage kept never obused"

[@chrispeterson73]

If you aren't able to get it running, would you sell the "roller" to me? I've got a nice RM 370 motor in need of a bike to put it in. 🤷‍♂️🙏🤞 please...

[@dogtownbrogers2796]

When you get that one running it will surprise you how quick it is. Those were the privateer bike to have in 76-77. The 370 especially.

[@TopRevs]

The 76 Rm 370 is my absolute favorite bike ever

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@TopRevs you ever ride one of those animals? Man we thought they were pretty trick back in the day, felt sketchy as F last time around lol. Highly collectible Suzuki to be sure

[@TopRevs]

@@deborahchesser7375 oh yeah they are something else man.. I love it

[@seanmullen2287]

I had a rat 77 125, it was fast!

[@jeffferguson899]

if you mix ATF and acetone at a 50:50 mixture it makes the best penetrating oil. 10X better than WD40

[@brianbaird3]

My dad was born in 64 he grew up riding vintage bikes like these i was born in 94 and grew up learning to ride on these bikes. My heart beats for vintage bikes please don’t let her die bring her back

[@mcbridecreek]

When your dad was riding them back in the day, they were state of the art!!!

[@brianbaird3]

@@mcbridecreek yes. I prefer the vintage bikes over the new ones. The new bike are just ugly to me

[@mcbridecreek]

@@brianbaird3 yes it is cool to see Joe breath life in these great old 2 strokes!

[@fernandocapelinha2615]

Don't worry be happy 😘

[@nickolasvaughn667]

@@brianbaird3 I like both old dirt bikes and newer ones but you damn right older stuff was made better the new stuff the price is crazy and they ain't even made good older Hondas will always be better

[@MOranstock]

Hallelujah! he cleaned it before opening everything up and dropping all the crap inside 😂😂🤦‍♂️

[@yobro4423]

So very true , glad that he finally did it, I'm a big fan of his but wish he'd wash every bike before teardown

[@kernelbadness]

Bro just split cases, replace crank bearings and have crank rebuilt. Restore her and they will come...

[@christopherboutin9320]

If you warm up the engine with a heat source of some sort, i.e. Heat gun, salamander heater. It will aid tremendously in penetration of the fluids you poured down the cylinder, thus making the unseizing process faster

[@checkforfleas9452]

Do u only like older bikes? Just curious. How comes u don’t make them nice again. U end up tearing them down already. Why not repaint the frames and clean them all up? Hell sell them too?

[@darreng2639]

Why do you continue to check transmission oil on these old 2 strokes through the fill plug? You do realize there is a bolt you take out to check the transmission level

[@lukecombs5242]

That rod bearing and crank bearings won’t last to long at all the proper way is to split the case and new bearings and seals but if you just want to do it cheap and easy just to rip it a few times proceed but imo she has good bones and would be awesome restored nice find on both the zukes.

[@victornichol1565]

right on

[@thetwostrokerebuilder]

That needs to be split and cleaned. If doesn't work out for you I'd be interested in the crank but would need to see pic of primary gear side of it

[@victornichol1565]

i agree should split and clean and not take short cuts too much crud will kill her

[@thetwostrokerebuilder]

@@victornichol1565 ya it won't run long like that

[@mikestowe6136]

shit that bike looks like its just broke in lol excellent condition ill mail ya my glasses lol

[@backyardbangers1012]

Makes me cringe everytime the rod hits the base mating surface. If you damage thar skinny mating surface it wont suck air properly though carb and will not go. Trust me i know because i ha2d a bike stolen with the top end off and they must've pushed it in gear and the rode hammered the ba2swe surface. I obviously got the bike back. As2sembled with my new parts i finally got and s2he wouldn't go untill i sm3a2red araldite in between the mating sufaces

[@derekoetting4245]

It needs a new crank. Running it with that crank will cause more damage in the long run. The bigend bearings wont last long and once they go the piston will start slapping against the head. Rings are all rusted as well so that will damage the bore. A new crank. Set of bearing and rings is all it needs.

[@glenncrockett4451]

Yeah that thing sat outside for awhile, that wasn't carbon he was scraping off the crank it is rust, unless this bike had a family history it would cost to much to repair, part it out so somebody else can get a better bike going again. That rod bearing is done, you may get the engine started but without a good rebuild it won't last a wk, trust me. I have rebuilt and sold over 300 bikes most Vintage.

[@derekoetting4245]

@@glenncrockett4451 yeah i agree i do the same bulid old bikes. But here in the uk there is not many barn finds left. Infact most of the stuff gets imported from the usa. So i would personally sort that bike our cause they are going for good money.

[@hbmbc]

i LOVE watching videos like this.. where people like youall take old stuff and fix em up and run em.. giving them a second chance if you will.. keep up the good work and ill keep watching :)

[@raikolellep7943]

It was the laugh for me😆 23:47

[@vwsandvettes3253]

Yes it was truly diabolical! 🤣

[@James79561]

That rod wont last 5 minutes !

[@kurtyoung6769]

On most dirt bikes that don't have a dip stick you check the transmission oil by unscrewing a screw from the clutch side housing. It should barely run out when the engine is level. Usually the capacity is about 28 ounces.

[@steves2241]

Not on 2 strokes that old, I had a 1976 Suzuki RM100 and it did not have a screw to check the oil on the clutch side. I would just stick a zip tie in there to check the oil. I also had a 1980 Suzuki PE250, and it did not have that screw either.

[@schrodingerscat8621]

200 bucks for that? Man I would buy them all day long at that price! That thing looks like a blast👍

[@deborahchesser7375]

He must be like my brother, I can search high and low for something, he walks out and it lands on him. But yeh, I’d like to find a few, I do all the work on his bikes anyway when I can get him motivated. ✌️🇺🇸

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

great man! I can't believe you took that gem for 200$...here in Portugal, ask for it, at least 600€ not running. just because it's vintage.

[@thomasholroyd5477]

That bike would be a sweet restoration project

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Piston doesn't even look like it's been run, not very many scratches on it other than the rust. Seems like it was rebuilt and parked for some reason. I would pull the motor, flip it over and drench that crank chamber in fluid to flush it out, reinstall everything and see if she runs! I had a 74 TS250, the enduro version of this brand and vintage. My first official dirtbike at age 17 back in 99' ish.

[@AUSTIN_457]

If you care about your life you wouldn't pin this down the road once its running lol. Not unless you do some real serious work. I wouldnt run that crank regardless of how little play is in the rod

[@bagbrothers7787]

In 93 I got a 76 rm250, i very strong bike. That bike had a 80s cr250 carb and a screen in a sock for an air box. Lot of hours on my 76

[@theboogieman401]

That bike is really fast 💨. Seen plenty of videos

[@vwsandvettes3253]

Nice old vintage RM! Some of the stickers are goofy though. The "Briggs & Stratton" (bike isn't a lawn mower lol) and "Full Floater" (bike predates the single rear shock RMs) are amusing :-)

[@myguitaryourface5160]

The funniest sticker is the boyesen Reed's cause it has none

[@Deucealive75]

@@myguitaryourface5160 Sorry but the 250 has a reed valve assembly.

[@myguitaryourface5160]

@@Deucealive75 lmao I didn't watch it all

[@ni_wink84]

Good ol rust, alway making things sticky, too bad water got that deep, bearings are definitely pitted and junk, just because it rotates doesn’t mean the bearings are useable, that rust ruined them

[@TopRevs]

That thing is a beast! I can promise you that! Please keep that beauty and restore it❤❤👍

[@uriahpolite1594]

Yes bro another video

[@markr7686]

Nice find. Looks like a 76/77 RM250.

[@ryandavidwalker7449]

Joe it’s probably cause the bottom is filled with water put pressure on the crank stops it from spinning empty it out completely keep flushing it with oil it looks reasonably saveable

[@b_wilk98]

Is this an older video? Noticed your old Tundra in the background...lol.

[@gtisid]

the elephant in the room is the welded kickstarter and the rusted up clutch plates. good luck though miracles do happen. thats a wiseco piston so its been rebuilt might have even been re sleeved

[@staceysmith6518]

Pistons are aluminum they do not rust, I think you will laugh at yourself when you go back and hear what you said lol.It will clean right off with some PB blaster and a shop towel

[@2vintage]

You're correct, should have said rust was on it.

[@easydoz1]

Rings are steel tho...

[@kerrymunson7729]

try a 1x1 piece of wood and gently tap the top of the piston while pulling up on the cylinder it works be gentile

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Check the clutch/gearbox

[@johnrankin9129]

You should try putting oil in the motor, to get oil on those bearings to see if it will free

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Surely, if you think there is water inside an engine, any oil you add will just sit on top of the water and not reach the intended parts. Need to drain/suck water out first.

[@MrTruthAddict]

I saved an engine like this once. Had to split the cases and really work on it to get it freed up and cleaned up properly. New bearings and seals, balance crank, new piston, bored the cylinder and it's still running today. This one needs the cases split and rebuilt

[@checkforfleas9452]

I would be careful too. Looks like it’s been resleeved. That’s all brand new. But I know for my bike u can buy a 300 kit for it. So make sure u measure the piston

[@James-sir]

She’s the RM that could

[@bryantucker1270]

You should do a full restoration on that bike how many people agree

[@ringodingo6713]

i had a 77 250 b in 77 grew up riding with mark barnett so i had to have one, great bike for the year strong motor cornered great definitely made me a better rider coming off my bultaco 250 in 76, suzuki continued improving the 250 in 77 with a,b, and c model later in production

[@Ernests17]

Waiting for part 2 can't wait 🙂

[@mealex303]

You really are a glutton for punishment aren't you??? 😂

[@johnlouis5200]

you should restore some of these bikes. that must be worth thousands fresh.

[@Drum3rboy14]

lol just letting the rod pound the case with the kick starter

[@peli-hulluut2426]

Bro i got 1977suzuki rm 125. WORKING perfectly never changed piston 😂

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Ohhh, I remember those days. We moved to a rural area and a kid neighbor of mine got a 76 RM125. Just the coolest thing I ever saw in my life!!! That was the star of me getting hooked, and the 70's was a great time to get hooked on this sport. The factories were improving the bikes so much every year, it was like a race in itself, and the price did not go up much until the 1986 production rule, (which tripled the cost of a bike in 5 years). Even thought the 90's were good, the 1986 production rule was the start of the decline in MX. I bought 3 brand new bikes from 76-80 (76 Kawasaki KD25 $750, 78 YZ100 $800, 79 YZ125 bought new in 80 $850. making $1.00/hr part time at my dads little rural store/gas station. Lost of kids got into riding back then, and did not need parental support. Just permission.

[@micksterboone4517]

Careful on the top speed runs with this one. lol

[@AUSTIN_457]

No kidding lol

[@mb6060]

This bike is a classic for a restore. And he is talking about the grips being bad.

[@NewBeRVer]

Cool old bike. That’s not mold, it’s patina!

[@xipingpooh5783]

If that bike is restored it will bring a nice sum

[@buoy77micmacmark]

200 bucks locked? Should've been free

[@JP_N_AZ]

Nice, I have a 1977 rm250 in the garage 😀

[@TheOldRogue]

The cylinder looks like it's had a new liner, the piston also looks new. Next time if you think water has got in drain the sump first, it's no good chucking oil or WD40 in there as it will float on the top of the water and do nothing. A good soak of diesel, clean the piston and a hone on the barrel, she'll run again.

[@listenupfools731]

No diesel on the seals, it will eat them

[@TheOldRogue]

@@listenupfools731 You're wrong when it comes to crank seals, they withstand oil and petrol mix which is more damaging to certain rubbers than diesel. Crank seals are made with rubber that will not degrade, this is why I said to use it.

[@broo_shs]

piston looks just fine little polish and its good.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Dang, that bike is beyond clapped-out! Hope it has some usable parts for your bike fleet.

[@jonkwilloughby]

Man seeing you free up that old engine was nirvana!! ❤️

[@dominicwebb8000]

Case reed induction and the remotes puts it at a late 70’s Rm250, I’d say probably a 77 or 78, so a B or a C. If you get it running and it’s setup well the power delivery when the reeds open will really makes it pull really well.

[@OldestYoungenInGuidePost]

He won't get anywhere near it running right 😏

[@keeganfoster1792]

You stole that wow could part that out and triple the profits nice! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mcbridecreek]

It’s funny that you love the old aluminum tank! I had a 77 RM 125, back in 1980. I couldn’t wait to replace the stock tank with a plastic desert tank!

[@edjacobson8480]

I definitely like seeing an old RM brought back to life. Used to have 1977 RM 125, and it did everything great. Was reliable, cheap to maintain, and started with ease.

[@TheSteveSteele]

I had a 1977 RM100. The RMs ruled that era. The YZ was good too.

[@steves2241]

I had a 1982 Suzuki RM465Z from 1982 to 1990, and it was the best bike I ever had. Never broke down one time, ran like a top, had awesome power that would pull the front wheel in every gear, started 2nd kick when cold, 1st kick when warm, and I got parts cheap from a Suzuki parts warehouse near Chicago Illinois.

[@neilreasor9317]

Claw hammer mechanic...wow

[@Deucealive75]

A guy where I worked had one. We used to bust his balls saying "What are you going to do build a house with that thing?" lol.

[@damianbrennan2258]

U can sell it to me for 200 I'll by it

[@James-sir]

I think that bike would be fun those old ones rip to bad she was forgotten till now

[@ericsilverware4561]

Marvel Mystery oil is your best friend for these stuck jobs my friend

[@_levandre_]

I also bought a similar bike for $200. Mine was running when I got it but had a leak near the carb. The front shocks were leaking oil tho but they weren’t blown, and the clutch was suuuuper stretched. Mine was a Suzuki Ts185, in a royal blue colour. PRETTY SIC

[@brianharris8441]

YOU DIFFERENT BRO! I LOVE IT! LOOKS BAD ASS!

[@tornadosladesweatheralerts3639]

I had 1976 rm 250 it was a beast

[@wheelerdealer4481]

How do you find these good deals 🤨

[@TheSteveSteele]

I recognize that bike anywhere. It’s a 1977 RM250, right? I used to own a 1977 RM100. Had the black Suzuki lettering. 1978 had yellow lettering. 1979 had blue. 1976 may have looked exactly like 1977, so this could also be a ‘76 I guess. That’s a classic bike. It was the fastest Japanese bike of its time, easily.

[@rigguyjt]

Let me correct myself. I forgot Hannah rode for Yamaha. I was thinking of someone else😂

[@TopRevs]

You were thinking of Roger Decoster😎

[@rigguyjt]

@@TopRevs probably. You know when you think of the racing, you picture a certain bike. Then you get the riders mixed up. Who could forget the “flying W” which WAS made famous by Hannah.

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Hannah was a Suzuki test rider in 75'

[@johna6968]

You sound a little like MAV

[@GarbageDanks]

I can only imagine what you could get if you part out the engine and transmission. Definitely worth it id say.

[@CLPOZ]

This dude is literally the cliff hanger king omg

[@broo_shs]

you don't need to always hone the cylinder walls just wash it and clean reeds, and put new screws on that, also check the ring cap, and after doing that you will know do you need get new rings,and sometimes just a little polish do wonders to cylinder walls,i have roll old t-shirt to the stick and put it in the drill and let it spin, but I've seen peoples use bottle wash brush also to clean cylinder walls,there is so many ways to clean but just clean and look cap and feel the walls and chek how to piston moves then you know what to do.

[@UniqueNation]

Looks like a DT

[@baileysunday7987]

Love the content, can’t wait to see the update on the garage!

[@markeithpeacock222]

Good bike overall

[@bigfloppa1488]

No

[@evasanders7327]

Good job getting it unstuck... Personally I would have split the case.... But dang nice job

[@danielcayengame1042]

Nice worked on one once with a friend wasn't a 250 but a 200 Suzuki pretty much the same lots of fun times in the pit with that old thing we added a pflow for the gas line everything else was fine ran great

[@hawkeye681]

Nothing better than resurrecting these machines. They are easy to work on meaning you can actually work on it compared to the current bikes. I rebuilt my 79’ RM250N between 05-06’ when NOS parts were rather plentiful and not too expensive. Got her back to show room condition and she rips.

[@retroresto7384]

2vintage, dude that's a cool bike worthy of a restoration. though in my experience, some your best off parting out the machine. If not an easy profit soon becomes an endless money pit! I know this from an old Yamaha dt400mx scrapper I tidied up a while back. needless to say, I could of broken it for spares and made a nice profit, instead I choose to restore and made a major loss. my current project is a Honda MR175 Elsinore, its a very similar story to Dt400mx, though it is a far nicer machine ( I am still figuring out the best audience for the restoration channel ;) #retroresto

[@nickcapozzoli]

I just picked up a litle nasty old rm60.. lol the blue grips are melted just the same. Kicks thru tho. All wiring is cut.. great content man, keep it coming 👌

[@finbah5706]

great video. i have a 1954 Twingle Allstate 175 with same locked up piston and crank I think. I like the rubbermallet tapping. Going to try that til pistons break free. then same with crank if thats locked up. thanks for the great show and tell video on small vintage bikes.

[@SaveTITANFALL]

fix yamaha yfz450 if you still have it

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

I had one in 1982! Right before they started with water cooled head's! Broke my back on it! I also had a PE 175 their version of an enduro back then!

[@BrianRousseau603]

God I always stayed away from RMs back in the day the 250s and 125 always blew up. Every buddy I knew had one blew his up.

[@paulgaines6305]

I Shure Would like a contract number to talk to ya about possible trades or hiring ya mechanically about work on stuff maybe or trading a motorcycle for the 500cc banshee & quadzilla swap trade.

[@stopcensoringmyfreespeech3280]

It surprised me that you got it unlocked. It has no slack in the rod that is a good sign it might run. Maybe it was only out side a little while. the piston and cylinder look great so far. Hone it a tiny bit and see if the cylinder is pitted. I'm dying to see if the wall has pits. Kina looks rebuilt actually because the piston is new looking and the crank is pretty tight.

[@steves2241]

Those old 2 stroke Suzuki engines were bulletproof, I had 3 different Suzuki race bikes from 1976 to 1982 and never had an engine problem with any of them, a 1976 RM100 for a year, a 1980 PE250 for 2 years, and a 1982 RM465 for 8 years. Never had one engine problem with any of them, all I did was put gas in them and ride them, with a new top end once in a while.

[@shartne]

@@steves2241 I had a 76 or 79 suzki TM 125 I was so much fun. I had a honda 100 and a yamha water cooled one the first years for water cooled. I have great memories riding those bikes. Even the honda 50 and yamaha 60 were a lot of fun. I would love to buy another one but they are really hard to find any used bikes in Oklahoma.

[@michaelrobinson8298]

I picked a 78 250 PE up for $50 she is still going strong 💪.

[@comedyash]

I know you can bring this one back from the dead good luck! Also any news on the Quadzilla?

[@garethcrothers7989]

Best video you have made! Please get this running! @wd40 you need to sponsor this guy!

[@mikeandrews1899]

A ling time ago , at place that no longer exists .... I started racing on a 1977 RM125B

[@MaNNeRz91]

Block of wood ontop of the piston and a sledge hammer usually does it for me 😂😂

[@L2fish]

I am sure you know what your doing. I made a puller for getting stuck cylinders off. Piece of bar stock with slots and center bolt. Bar stock anchors to the head studs or bolts and center bolt pushes on the piston. Might save you a connecting rod or bearing some day

[@richardshort7013]

I had a rm370