Seller Said He Never Tried To Start This 1974 Honda Motorcycle (Non-Running Barn Find)

[@donbridgewater2988]

Joe, when using a points file, you keep the points closed while you file the points. That way the top and bottom stay flat to each other, just an FYI.

[@watchdogu.s.a.8973]

That's right and my old points file was about the same thickness as a metal fingernail file.

[@michaellooijs531]

Better use fine sandpaper

[@morganbradshaw5464]

Nice to see that you got to deal with someone that did not lie to you.

[@2vintage]

Yeah seller was great

[@whocares7539]

They make kits with chemicals to clean and line the tank.

[@RichFife]

He's had a few rough deals as of lately. Definitely refreshing to see honest people are still out there.

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

​@@whocares7539I used to begin by putting a couple handfuls of drainage rock in the tank then shake it around a few times. This would chip most of the rust and scale from the surface, but it's not easy.

[@MrTruckerf]

@@stkyfngrszmooth I use a power washer and it knocks about everything loose. Keep shaking, pouring and blasting it and it comes out clean as a dinner plate.

[@bryanwhitton1784]

My wife and I used to ride double to work every day on a CB125 exactly like this one. It was blue and had a front disc and in the mid 70's. We had to ride about 20 miles each way. It was a great little bike.

[@2vintage]

Haha that's awesome

[@stevewhite4621]

I hope you changed the oil before running it if there was gas in the oil! Like watching you work on the older bikes.

[@billybarr7443]

Stop telling lies lad

[@bryanwhitton1784]

@@billybarr7443 What lies? My daughter was about 3 years old and we purchased a helmet for her and a riding suit. OK, it was a snow suit but it looked like a riding suit. I would take her to day care every morning. Then I would ride back home and pick up my wife and ride from South San Jose to Cupertino. Then do the opposite in the evening. Cheapest mode of transportation I ever owned. However, I did replace it later with a Yamaha XS500C.

[@CheerfulTent-ww4hr]

My favorite Honda was the 305 Scrambler! Also had a couple of CB 750s

[@MD-xl1sq]

It’s a true testament to the quality of Japanese engineering that these bikes can sit around for decades, even outside exposed to the elements and with a little TLC can be up and running again. Thank you 2vintage for giving these wonderful machines a second chance at life.

[@Pittsburgh-412]

Yall know what I just now realized after watching 2vintage for years? I have never seen him have a sponsored video

[@Thor555555]

that´s the best, just like mustie1, project farms, rather B welding....

[@guit156]

Agree, and I really appreciate it.

[@guit156]

Agree, and I really appreciate it.

[@jeremiahsawyer2123]

Sponsored by himself.. 🤷 Buying, fixing, and flipping these projects. Plus he makes money of his videos. I'm sure he's making out pretty good 👌

[@81shovelheadfatbob49]

Same here now that you mentioned it.

[@MrPolymers]

My first motorcycle was a Burnt Orange1971 Honda CL 100 my Dad purchased for me new. $349! I kept it spotless. When I turned 16, my Dad sold it. He did not want me riding on the streets although I had been riding on the streets all the time. I remember the top speed was 56 mph. Today I own a Yamaha FJR with 13 times the engine displacement.

[@DealinDmg]

2Vintage is by far my favorite channel. What a great looking classic Honda. Its awesome to see you get it up and running without to much time invested. Its definitely in good hands now.

[@gman77gas]

My first bike was a 71 version of that. That was 38 motorcycles ago an 49 years ago! Now riding a goldwing...

[@Noneofurbusinesseh]

It seems we have similar stories.

[@uriahpolite1594]

Another great day to be alive and witness another 2 vintage upload 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tracysellman1562]

Man Joe you come across some beauties, This was my first bike back in 1974 when I was 15 years old I saved up $250.00 and bought it from a guy whose son had it for only 6 months after buying it brand new and his son died. I told him I wanted it and even signed an agreement to buy it for $250.00 and he held it for one month for me. I came back and he was like well are you ready? I was so excited I slipped and said "Hell ya, oh sorry" He laughed and said you deserve it, son, Made my day. He came out with the keys and signed over the title and brand new Bell helmet and the tool kit with owner's manual, I shook his hand gave him the money, and said "Oh by the way sorry for the loss of your son, he said thank you and we are glad you will enjoy it and take care of it. loved that bike my next bike to own was a Hodoka Combat Wombat 250 that thing was a beast! lol

[@teejay3426]

A Combat Wombat was a 125, for a 250 it was either a Thunder Pooch or the 250 SL.

[@tracysellman1562]

@@teejay3426 You're right my bad, 64-year-old mind caught up to me lol. Mine was the 250 XR but it was still a beast back when I got it in 1982 from a Sargent friend of mine up in Alaska, My old Air Force days I was like 23 and the thing almost killed me a few times until I got used to it. lol

[@imdeplorable2241]

"COMBAT WOMBAT!!" I wanted one SO bad. Everybody had Yamahas, Suzuki, and Hondas but, I wanted to be different and get a Hodaka. Red and chrome. Beautiful. No, I never did. My dad gave me a car so, I never bought a bike.

[@teejay3426]

Had a regular Wombat, a 125 on/off road. Also had Suzuki RM's and Honda CR'S (CR 480R put me in the hospital for a week) Hodaka's were FAST, easily holding their own with the big 4. The trick was not throwing the chain and breaking the shift cover.

[@JoDdy420-]

A friend I grew up with had a 1975 125 combat wombat. It was a fun bike

[@donscott6431]

Rotate the engine, until the points close. Lift the top contact, insert the file, and GENTLY file the contact pads. I luv you for investing in a points file😊❤❤❤ The idea is to make the contact pads “square” with each other, which takes total advantage of the “dwell”

[@Thuddster]

It's awesome how this runs so well, with some basic maintenance and fresh fluids. What testament to Honda single reliability, no one does it better. No one! Nice video, thank you for the ride. 😊

[@martindoyle766]

I agree Honda are far better than smelly smokey 2 strokes and no de cokes needed 💯🤔👍

[@martindoyle766]

What was the miles was on the bike when you got it ? The engine sounds sweet 👍🤔💯 great video good job

[@ClaudeInsecte]

This is one of the coolest bikes Honda ever made. A keeper for sure. All that time standing, some basic cleaning and maintenance and off she goes. The amount of time you spent riding it shows what a fun drivable machine this is. A Honda classic.

[@nigelcox7477]

What a sweet little bike! I love how you’ve woken her up… she was just waiting for you Joe. Wonderful. 👍😎❤️✅

[@jameskenney5623]

Regardless of what acid you put in the tank you are still left with bare metal that has to be coated or it'll come back immediately. Just put some muriatic acid in there that you can buy at Lowe's or Home Depot by the gallon and it will come out as clean as the day it was made however you will still need to coat the bare metal but muriatic acid will do the job in minutes versus hours or days with vinegar

[@mattsta1964]

I passed my bike test on one of these puppies in the UK many years ago! It was a great little bike. Love the channel. Totally addicted

[@08shunter]

I love the sound of these Honda motorcycles. I had a Honda CB250 in the 1970's. Love your channel. Regards from London UK. Still waiting to see the BSA running, guess you're waiting on parts?

[@rvmonkey1669]

When using the point file, close the points and you’ll clean both sides at the same time filing them evenly

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

Good tip that he won't listen

[@FIL357]

That was not nice or fair

[@martinmcdoniel4551]

Another good video sir! Im glad you finally met an honest seller! This 74 Honda is awesome! I had a 75 CB 125 as a beginner back back in 1984 in Waukesha WI where I grew up Rode it all thru high school. Good Save! Looking forward to the next one!

[@thebigguy8306]

Great project, appeals to many of us Geezers 40yo+. Good looking cycle, once it gets going will be a blast.

[@stephenpublicover8818]

Hey my young friend, my first motorcycle was a 1977 Honda CB 125 S ! Hello from Fletchers Lake ,Nova Scotia, Canada .😀👍👍👍👌✌ Bike can just reach 100 km/hr!!

[@motorcycleman3322]

Mine was a 77 and I'm from shediac New Brunswickarea 😊 and had a 84 was my second one at 15.loved those bikes.

[@motorcycleman3322]

And my 77 used to run without a battery.

[@billycapshew2411]

My first bike was a 73 cb 125 Enduro silver with black and red stripes ❤ that Honda to this day I still miss it 😊 😢

[@Nate-nn9sk]

Fished Fletchers Lake a few times but mostly Grand Lake. Beautiful drive in the fall driving by Fletchers.

[@TheStevo420]

Hello from Ontario, Canada 🤘🇨🇦

[@fhazen01]

I watch the James Condon KZbin site as well. He has salvaged some very nasty rusty gas tanks by using a couple fist fulls of small nuts and bolts (1/4” size) and water and shaking the tank numerous times. He repeats this 3 or 4 times and dumps tank of water & fasteners. He dries the water out of the tank and then uses vaporust, letting it set 3 or 4 days. He then dumps the vaporust and dries tank with long pickup probe and paper towels. He is very successful with this method. Good luck buddy. I enjoy your videos.👍

[@mattivirta]

but perfect tank repair need use simple elektrolyse in tank ,then have sure all rust go out in tank. need only 12V power supply or battery and stay elektrolyse all day and night then have sure all rust have out

[@mikewhitley1183]

I really like this video because I am in the process of doing a total restoration on a 1969 cb160 Honda and believe me it's a lot more work than it looks like, so I appreciate all the things that you do have a good day Mike from Virginia Beach Virginia

[@rimrock53]

That Honda 125 reminds me of the bikes Honda brought on campus during the 1970s for their “Learn to Ride” seminars. Docile enough to not spook new riders, but enough to leave you wanting more.

[@kevinalbers1084]

POR 15 makes a liner kit that will make it look like new. Just be sure to follow the directions.

[@jakeowens1770]

You think it's glorified tire slime?

[@ginogrimaldi5589]

The por 15 kit works

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

In addition to a parts cleaner, Joe really should invest in a bench vice. It would make jobs like tapping out the carb float pin tons easier. It was always one of my very first additions to any shop I was using.

[@keithcrampton1438]

I love your show so much because you do all the hard work and we get to do all the love to the motorcycle riding it!

[@stephenhaslam680]

50 year old bike minor tune up / clean up. Doesn't get much better than that. Nice find.

[@gman1141]

Growing up, that was THE bike that I wanted. Never got it but now I have a 1500. Thanks for the video.

[@mikelaskowsky-sx1xi]

I have been enjoying your videos. you should make a clip that attaches the sparkplug to the cylinder to test for spark. some kind of double clip would make it easier to check for spark

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

They're great bikes, I ride my little XL 125s all the time, go's through all 6 gears, no problem. Run up bout 75 mph. Really scoots with the big bore 150 kit and stock head on it. Enjoy, great find!!

[@douglasfitzsimmons654]

Hi Joe I had one of these cb125, as a youngster it was a brilliant bike, took lots of abuse and kept coming back for more, a brilliant bike, also a bike I learnt to spanner on. Brill content as usual. 😎

[@stevemayo1175]

So Glad I did Not get to Smell that Varnished up Carb Good Job

[@tommcauley6938]

What a sweet little bike. And no smoke!

[@keithcrampton1438]

I have been wondering for so long how one man can do so much work all by himself! Now I know he has sponsorship and he deserves it!

[@restrothunderroad]

I never really had a thing for these style Hondas but now I get it. Cool bike! Great job!

[@L46C3]

If you want to see a cool bike, google 1969 BSA 441 Victor Special. Greatest fuel tank of its time!

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

It’s a cool little bike. There’s alot of kids out there that would love to have that thing.

[@worthington3637]

But grandpa won't let them. Hahaha.

[@frankdodson3534]

Most kids today wouldn't appreciate it probably would laugh at you or rag out and destroy a sweet vintage bike.

[@georgepretnick4460]

Big thumbs up on getting a points file! You've had an ultrasonic cleaner all along?

[@jakeowens1770]

Awhile now. Why wait 30 minutes if you don't have to?

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

​@@jakeowens1770how much does he pay you guys for shilling for him I would like to get in on that

[@Gregrsmt]

Watching MotoGP practice in Texas. Technology is a great thing. Learned a lot from your videos. Great job, pleas keep them rolling. Vinney is da dog!!

[@18wheeler77]

Joe, you should definitely consider making or getting a makeshift temporary gas tank for situations like this. Awesome bike. Can’t believe how smooth it sounds!

[@jangles1839]

A small boat tank and a little cheap electric pump (for when needed) and he'd be set

[@MarshallAisbett]

Love the videos and I had an old Yamaha with an acid battery like that and I thought it was dead as could be but I just put acid back into it and it started to work again

[@JackHood-gy3cj]

My first bike was a 1970 CB 100 when I was 14. Those things were tough. My little brother took it when I started driving cars and it survived both of us. We could get 100 cc licenses at 15 in Tx back then. Not sure about now.

[@JohnSmith-xx5ou]

That engine has a centrifuge oil filter under the clutch cover attached to the crank which i reccomend you clean ..❤

[@MarkFox]

Joe with all the project bikes you have that need parts you should plan a trip to Mid Ohio vintage days. Make a list and start hitting all the vendors there. Bring a trailer and you'll probably find some new projects as well. Bring cash and you will find some deals.

[@timmeyer4475]

Hey Joe.... where you goin with that wrench in your hand. Jimi Hendrix.... You have the best videos on the web brother. Thank You very much.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Excellent find, Joe! As is typical of older Honda singles, it runs fine with fresh gas & oil & a good carb clean, and started right up after God knows how long it sat. Round up a petcock and maybe a different gas tank if you can find one and you're good to go. Great video! Thanks man!

[@ianmangham4570]

Had a Honda cb100 in the 80s and she was so awesome for a little bike , she had a crazy powerband that kicked in really late in the revs, she would scream downhills that much I'd have to back off the throttle 😅🤘 ,when 60mph was fast after being on a 50cc 🇬🇧 🤘

[@MrTruckerf]

I had a '70 SL 100 I bought in '71. That thing would top out at 72 mph (indicated) but it was screaming.

[@Cyprusmichalis]

Great looking bike, I would love to see you restore it to its former glory ❤

[@MikeInBendOregon]

What a great old bike. The late 60's and early 70's were my favorite bikes. I was 13 in 1974 and I basically lived at the local Honda store

[@johngriffith5231]

These are great bikes ,not surprised it runs so well after being idle for so long,there is a oil filter in the r/h case its reusable after cleaning out .

[@PSBEadventures]

Joe, Lisle makes a really nice, small auto center punch. It uses a spring to shoot the punch out gently. I've found it works perfectly for the float pin when they are stuck. I support the other side with a block of wood and it usually gets it right out. Hope that helps man.

[@ar2043]

This here was an awesome score! Good job Joe! That is definitely a cool bike from the past!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Nice job!!!

[@beanhead61]

I had this exact same bike brand new when I was 14 years old. In Tennessee I was able to get my learner's permit and drive this within 7 miles of my home. My grandfather put a windshield on it so he could ride it also. I went from riding a Honda SL70 to writing this. Ohh it was fast after being on an SL70.

[@pjm204]

I've used vinegar in tanks a bunch but I like using Evaporust more. It costs more but it does a better job.

[@ayedee6681]

lovely little engine, one that has made the world go round. I had a 1985 Suzuki GS125. Love these little four stroke engines.

[@markkimball1569]

Neat little bike. Be good for a campground or beach runaround ! It’s an old Honda. . Nothing ran better !! Had a 1970 cab 350 my cousin gave me & I got it running. My older brother had a cl 350in 74 & has it still today 2024.

[@Aut251]

The slightly newer CG 125 tank fits these and the seats too 👍

[@tylerwhittaker4853]

Love them t little bikes I think you can have a lot fun with the power they have

[@bigdoggierescue8761]

Good! Love to see an early 70s yamaha enduro DT360. Great bike, HARD TO FIND.

[@phensriwood8081]

I hate people who duck tape seats, if it tears go see a trimmer, you’ll thank me!

[@Jecklen16]

Oh man 19:20 to 20:00 all I saw was that tiny stick/grass near the open spark plug hole giving me so much anxiety lol

[@keithcrampton1438]

I enjoy your show so much because I own a lot of motorcycles and we had so much fun me and my brother!

[@JustJefffff]

I know it might seem/feel awkward but if you pour your oil/fluids with the spout on top instead of closer to the funnel, the fluids will pour nice & steady without "glurping".

[@jeffreyking1745]

Counterintuitive! But true

[@TattsDragon]

What you need is a in-Line Ignition Spark Tester. Keep up the good work. Watch all your vids I am from the US but have been living in the uk for 15 years.

[@davidcocker8878]

Nice bike, my era too, had lots of bikes since my first Honda in 1967, my favourite KZbin Channel by far, thank you from Yorkshire, England UK 👌

[@derryjones1029]

Been watching you years now from wales in the uk and you have improved loads and are really good on the tools i love seeing old bikes been saved and fire up after years of been left to rot keep it bro

[@kampatterson1865]

Really great video. Thanks for all the great content and having Vinny make another appearance 😀

[@MicksPlace64]

My first ever bike. I bought it for £80 in 1982.. I had the only 4stroke in a sea of two stroke screamers and i loved it...

[@tomdombrovski432]

I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it but “evaporust “ works awesome on rusty tanks…great video, good trade!!

[@JoeMaxFpv]

I love the old small cb’s. I had a cb350. Wish I still had it. I may look for an old small bike. They are fun to rip around in summer.

[@TheHemiphil81]

I had a 1978 xl 125 that I rode into the ground i rode it so much and it still is one of the best bikes I ever had.. she was bullet proof..❤

[@DrMarkGlenn296]

Ditto, 78 XL125…. Good at everything, excellent at nothing, perfect bike for a novice, and always started on first or second kick.

[@h.wayneb3495]

Very good video nice work on steps to bring it back around. Thanks for sharing

[@ROBIN_SAGE]

Those 125's are great little bikes. When We moved up from Minibikes and Go Karts to our first real dirt bikes, mine was a 1971 Suzuki TS125 enduro, circa 1991-2 or so. That thing was a tank. I probably put 100,000 miles on it in a couple summers. I rode the wheels off of it. Then we got a couple mid-late 80's Honda Four Trax 200 SX's..... 2WD with the giant balloon tires, where the tires and your back were the suspension. Lots of fun in the sand Dunes up north in Michigan. AH, simpler times...... Enjoyed the video. Brings back good memories.

[@keessonnema]

I was very afraid at the first few second of the video, I thought for sure this was yet another ripoff, but it turned out okay this time! So glad.

[@jimcarrier9327]

WOW....this is the exact same bike color and all I had at 15 and rode to high school. You had a 125 size limit on the restricted license in Florida. I absolutely loved that bike.

[@davidgoodwin958]

You do a good job and explain what you are doing well. Congratulations on another success.

[@Ikewayne413]

Cool bike, they sure did make a whole lot of different size Honda CB"s!

[@Antiquefarmequipment]

I used POR15 in my tractor fuel tank and it worked great! And when you use the points file, let the points close on the file. Thats how its supposed to be used not holding the points open like you did in the video👍

[@dksfollies4772]

This is what we call a marvellous good condition motorcycle. Congratulations

[@cadevaughn7596]

Can't decide if I'm more of a fan of 2vintage or Jennie's Garage. Both very interesting.

[@stevethefishingsanta7771]

We used to bore them out to a 140. We raced motocross with the SL-125's and 100's

[@anemone104]

XL185 motor will go straight in. Handling is 'interesting' as the headstock will flex. You can brace it, (and the single downtube) to calm it down, but it needs better brakes. A front end from a CB175 will go on with the 2LS brake. Built one for my Mum (really) but her knees went after a couple of years, she gave it back and I had an offer I couldn't refuse for the XL185 motor from a guy who wanted to race it, so away it went.

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

You're going WAY back with this one. I've only seen videos of guys racing bikes like that on an MX track. That's when men were men!

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

Years ago I rebuilt a 350 version of this bike. I rode it for quite a while. I loved how well it could carve through traffic.

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

Great bike. Used one for work in the late 70s. Couldn't afford car insurance.

[@DFerg-gn8lu]

Glad to see the hovercraft not taking up space anymore on your land. (Great trade)

[@pb3033]

What a cool little find ! Runs well !

[@keithbedard7036]

I really appreciate your show. I watch it quite a bit. I’ve learned a lot. There’s only one thing that drives me nuts is that you don’t change the oil or check the oil sometimes before you start a vehicle this motorcycle got it running for a while with old oil in it. Not good at all doesn’t cost that much to put new oil in before you fired up to run. But other than that, keep up the good work.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Until the engine runs if the oil looks like oil..... get the engine started, run it for a short time, dump the old oil, clean the centrifugal filter on the end of the crankshaft.... and ride on for 100 miles. Then dump the pint of oil...and pour in fresh once again.

[@timallen6025]

That’s the posh version with a DISC brake.. 1000s of miles on one of those , keep the coil from damp and watch out for failed soldering in the headlamp/alternator feed in switch , s great simple solid bike . Nice find

[@brianmooney7009]

Joe they dont make bikes like they used to. 10,000 miles. Over 150 compression. Simple choke on carburetor. And you never seem to have to do any rebuilds on lower end on these okder bikes. All the newer ones seem to have rod knocks and so on. Great job. And awesome Bike.

[@kirtboyes4685]

Try using a piece of chain mail. You can get them for cleaning cast iron frying pans. Just drop it into the tank and shake it around. works great.

[@Larry-325]

Rusty tank and maple syrup in carb. I never thought it would even attempt to kick over. 😃. Nice job Joe 👍👍👍

[@gutsngorrrr]

This was my second bike I owned back in the 80s and I loved it. Looks to be in good condition for its age.

[@James-sir]

I love the little old Hondas my first bike was a Honda TwinStar 79 180cc I was like 13 so it was fun enough not a lot of power but I could get it to almost 75 mph good enough for around town when you 13 14 yrs old

[@Zinctwentyone]

Awesome, would like to see some vintage Harleys coming into the shop also.

[@longlost8424]

stellar "find"....... a few years back I found 3, yamaha RD 350s (1972, 73, & 74) that I picked up for $300 total..... made a killing off of them..... I'd owned a 73 back in the 1970s when I was in high school and couldn't pass them up.....

[@jonny-dn]

UK here. My first motorbike age 17, bought from new. Mine was orange 😁

[@joelcarson9514]

A friend had an old Honda 90 with the funky sheet metal back in the mid 1970s. It was great, just tootlin' around the neighborhoods with it. Not fast at all, but there was something fun yet relaxing about it that I never really experienced with the mid size bikes I had later. The Honda CM 400e was the only one that came close to just the effortless low key joy of just farting around that the little Honda 90 brought out.

[@marcustaylor9210]

I had a similar engine in the Honda TL125 trials bike 1976, I believe it as a timing chain which can go slack , I think my tensioner wore out and the chain went slack and was scraping the inside a bit, Not 100% sure as someone else did the repair, but generally very reliable.

[@jb8478]

One of my dream bikes (higher displacement of course)! They just have such a classy rough look to them.

[@fredshred5194]

My dad has one of them, cheap to run and great for 1st timer. Very reliable and nothing fancy.

[@charlesfoleysr6610]

I had a Honda CB450. Nice bike. Pretty good mileage. 45 mpg if I didn't get into it too much. Hot me back and forth to work 8 months out of the year.

[@FeathersMcGraw1]

70's Honda bikes were so well made, reliable and simple to fix. Nice bike.