Seller Gave Up On This $700 Dirt Bike (Won't Run Or Shift)

I buy a beat 1993 Honda cr125 dirt bike that won't run or shift. Let's fix it up. #Honda, #Rough, #Project,
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[@GNX157]

26:56 He’s got the chain going underneath the lower chain guide, instead of thru it.

[@garysgarage3669]

good catch.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

YT professionals.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

34:43 He actually rode it that way. I would not let this guy work on my wheelbarrow.

[@martincox1770]

@@EarthSurferUSA you never make mistakes

[@SuperNiksus]

@@EarthSurferUSA Then why are you watching his channel then?? keyboard warrior I am guessing ??? BOG OFF if you don't like what he is doing to be honest and don't forget !!! At one time like all of us YOU could not wipe your own arse. Be an optimist not a pessimist !!! JOG ON mate ha ha life is about learning, EVERY DAY🤣😂🤣😂

[@OffroadTakeover8]

Dude is a pro at gassing the s*** out of it when it’s cold 🥶 ⛽️

[@Sweendawg32]

This is so true 😂

[@OffroadTakeover8]

@@Sweendawg32 especially after a fresh rebuild 🤡😂

[@apachebrewington160]

Well if it breaks he can fix it at least 😂

[@jdirtbike19onxbox]

His bike tho but true

[@Jaybiv]

@@jdirtbike19onxboxthe fact that it's his bike has no relevance to what we are talking about. No shit it's his bike. What point were you trying to make there

[@jesseclute5299]

This channel is better than tv. Honestly

[@nomasker1360]

Almost every youtube channel is better than tv govt propaganda .

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@nomasker1360 No shortage of propaganda on YT either, and plenty of censorship. Front page is full of it. That is why YT is here. In fact, that is what TV was for from its beginning. Like cell phones, we have no idea who invented it. But from my brief study of who invented the TV, I found that the guy who invented the picture tube would not let his kids watch TV because of government propaganda.

[@nomasker1360]

@@EarthSurferUSA At least on internet its all sides heard . For now until the lefties ruin that too .

[@user-bq1ke5zn7c]

💯

[@yo_blix4200]

hey man i got a non running bike and got it running all my self and i am only 17 years old your videos gave me that motivation ❤

[@lsj1]

Awesome. Keep working on stuff. These are skills that last a lifetime. Good going, Brother.

[@ncopp4358]

Might need to move that throttle needle one click down. Seem a big groggy in that mid to high range. But more importantly, CHECK THE FLOAT HEIGHT! Im telling you, you will never get a good tune without checking that first thing! Edit: Also By the sounds of it, it either needs a new plug or the coil contacts needs to be cleaned (Misfired between strokes) I posted a video if any of you want to hear what that may sound like on a 2T (Read Discrpition for detailed info on why). Both are super easy to do. This bike has insane potential. What an absolute steal!

[@ar2043]

Yeah, kudos to Joe for getting it running but that thing is running like a basket of ass!!!

[@reweydewy]

Yep

[@OffroadTakeover8]

Bro rebuilt the entire engine and didn’t bother looking at the carburetor.?!?

[@ncopp4358]

@@OffroadTakeover8 he swapped the jets. He cleaned so many carbs in the past so its hard to say that he didnt look at, probably just didnt feel like filming it. idk Who knows.

[@waynelyons3474]

I’m not a big fan of motorcycles but I love watching you wrench on them, you make great videos I truly enjoy them your a genius with these engines!!

[@thebigguy8306]

I was thinking the same thing. I apply lessons learned from motorsports repair, spark, fuel, and compression, to car, truck, lawnmower, and snowblower

[@tuckerstluka4605]

Anyone can do it

[@dnickens20115]

I also love watching his videos... definitely good therapy for me... I love working on bikes also

[@68-72mmALKYstyle]

He didn’t put the chain on rite!!! It’s not through the rear bottom chain guide!!! It’s skipping the the chain

[@kalleanka2228]

Great video. But i don't understand why you do all that and not taking the time to clean everything properly.

[@XLV750RD01]

I'm fairly certain the chain needs to be routed through the rear chain guard, not underneath it.

[@rustyf5131]

Ditto!

[@1damghost]

im pretty sure its worn all the way through and just looks like it cos theres no bottom. needs to be replaced.

[@tna--]

no its not, because its worn, so its open guide now part needs replace

[@zachfarkash6430]

​@@tna--I don't believe the OM chain guide was open like that. There should be a rubber in there that the chain rides on top of.

[@1damghost]

ive seen bikez in the past that they have worn through the rubber and all the way through the metal at the bottom. if not checked.

[@VinnieDraisey]

Need to put the chain through the rear chain guide

[@robinj357]

Not many people can do that, you amaze me with every video giving inspiration to others keep up the great work we love it

[@cheto2952]

Thousands of people can do what he doing. Just look it up. And with bigger engines with more cylinders more gears.

[@Gruxxan]

personally i would have changed the crank seals while it was apart. also, you left some old gasket remnants between the case halves. its a waste of time doing jobs like this if youre not going to do the fundamental things

[@BrandonLund]

I enjoy watching you troubleshoot. Don't sweat the negativity. It says much more about them than it does you. I enjoy your content very much.

[@kevindyas8560]

Chain needs to go through the rear chain guide.

[@tna--]

no its not, its an open guide you cant go through

[@GNX157]

Definitely some serious out-of-order editing going on. First, clutch goes on with the primary gear missing, and I’m laughing lol, then next clip clutch hat is on, and low and behold the primary gear is on haha.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

You missed the chain "under" the rear sprocket chain guide. So simple that nobody would guess could be wrong, only a couple people on here saw it. Take a deep breath before you see that, because you will laugh yourself out of oxygen. I can't believe he did that myself. I think mankind is doomed.

[@GNX157]

@@EarthSurferUSA I posted that one separately. You replied to it lol

[@keithheiskell2389]

But it runs

[@williammc3183]

Aviation sealant is better than tube UltraBlack , plus it has a brush on the cap for application . I used it on VW engines in the 80's and since it worked well, i use it for any seal job or gasket adhesive. Very thin surface height, solvent resistant, fuel and oil resistant. It has never dried in the plastic can either.

[@thebigguy8306]

I for one, representing the ghost of technologies past, always wonder "Where's the Form A Gasket (think blue stuff)?" Used mostly for valve covers and carburetors.

[@snowfreak207]

Im sure u cant get any of that anymore they quit making anything decent

[@bonzey1171]

I use that stuff too. Also do vw stuff. It's good stuff, and I never worry about a little chunk breaking loose and clogging an oil passage

[@philnell6986]

Stag Wellseal Jointing Compound used to stop leaky British motorcycles and possibly developed by Rolls Royce

[@1djbecker]

Is any sealant specified? The thin green aramid fiber gaskets are impregnated with resin or NBR. They shouldn't need sealants with clean flat mating surfaces, and have the best longevity on stressed assemblies when installed uncoated. Old 'paper' gaskets were close to actual kraft paper and did need sealant.

[@mcldotcom]

Tunning / Jetting ( GAS - Oil ) Mix along with Air Screw and Needle settings are a matter to be addressed both Separately and Together. Part of Checking to see where things need to be. Pro - Circuit and FMF differ from stock. LIKE the Changing of the Air Filter element. Are YOU running 87, 89, 91, 93 Octane ??? What type of 2 Stroke oil are you using? The Spark Plug could also need to be changed for the heat range. Hot - Cold - Stock - Etc. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO ??? One thing at a time. Get the Exact Jets ( PRO - Circuit ) recommends. Water in the gas or Poor Float bowl settings will cause different issues to be resolved. CHECK ( Double - Check ) Then Check it all again. a two minute test run will NOT Conclude or Exclude a single item. The Actual Running temp of the engine VERSUS Cold Start or Over heating will effect a lot in the tunning process. Mechanics and Tuners Rely on Actual FACTS Not Fiction. The Seat of YOUR pants or What it sounds like can vary greatly by location , altitude, and time of day with the Air quality being the ( Constantly ) Changing factor. Cold air - Warm Air - etc. Today you di d Part of the puzzle. YET, ( IF ) the GOAL is to get it ( RIGHT ) there is More work to be done. Start with the basics. Empty all the fuel out of the tank and the carb as well. GET Fresh Gas and watch the MIX as close as possible to be where it should be In the Middle of the range Not high or low. Verify the proper main jet, Pilot then set the idle screw and Needle accordingly. Warm up the bike without Driving it for at least a few moments. Then Shut it DOWN Wait about 15 to 20 minutes. Then do it again. After TWO cycles now let it warm up by itself. Sitting / Resting. See if the idle increases or if it starts to stumble all on its own. Shut it down and let it completely cool off. (IF) You followed what was Stated for the UPGRADES and have everything set PER the Manufacturer Specs. Consider what you did with the sprockets both front and rear. How a Bike takes off from a stop versus its running to top speed total will greatly vary by the Ratio being used. Its NOT important what came stock as it is what CURRENTLY is being used. To many front teeth versus Not enough back teeth. The BIKE will preform Different if each one of this steps is Out of Whack. TUNNING is a Combination of both Sitting and driving. This is a Used bike. The Previous owner could have switched out each item and made it work against the upgrade. See it all the time. I got a Del on this so I switched out that. No Worries it will all come out in the end ( WRONG Wrong WORNG ) Now before you go BLOWING off all that has been said ) REMEBER what it was and was NOT doing when you first got it . Each things builds on from the last. its like math. 1+1 = 2 ( YET ) 1 x 1 = 1 . IF ONE THIJNG is OFF / Wrong then you keep trying to fix something else ( IT WILL NOT be what it should be when you are not dealing with the WHOLE problem. Rule of Thumb. Adjust / change ( ONE ) thing at a time. before adding or taking away from where you are now. Look at what came on it stock. The Teeth Count Front and d rear. The Carb size and also the proper jets for the upgrades. Some Products will say. Tuning / jetting will be effected by adding these After market products. Ech step effects the next. Go through stock settings. IS what you are now trying to change the proper way the NEW products recommend ??? from what ( I ) can see on the internet. The previous owner did Little to Fix the problem yet added a lot more issues then what ( HE) started with. Ignore this Advice. YOU WILL ONLY BE ADDIGN MORE PROBLEMS GOING FORWARD as before....

[@bradley7723]

Short version, set up your air screw for idle and off idle Select pilot for smooth transition to mid. Set needle for smoothest mid transition to main. Select main for smoothest top.

[@michaels3288]

I like the variety of machines you work on because you aren't afraid to tear into something new and work through it.

[@thebigguy8306]

His skill, and patience, are astounding. For many projects, I'd have taken a match or sledgehammer too early on.

[@Brandon_profitt144]

The chain is under the rear chain guard. Not sure you have noticed.

[@jonathancollins2706]

the chain is outside the swingarm guide after replacement. not good.

[@terryswann2592]

I would say more links will need to come out 😂

[@chopfather2730]

Pipe is broke off in the silencer.weld it on were it comes in.

[@robertcervantes1515]

I was wondering when you were going to put the main gear on and then poof. It was on without taking the clutch basket back off👍 satisfaction of bringing something back alive is a drug. Stay high my friend 😊

[@Motoxr32]

Something you may consider, I spray down my exhaust pipes with black barbecue grill hi temp paint. Cheap and effective! Great job as always!

[@ianelliott425]

On the mid-90's Honda 125's turning the choke knob till it idles leans out the pilot circuit. Back it down till it just dies from idle. No idle. Install a 1368 needle 2nd clip down. Much better bottom end.

[@mrmx3097]

I had the same problem on my brothers rm85, just raise up the needle position and it should be good. It's always something small I noticed lol

[@monsterkxf]

The tube in the silencer is broken off. You should weld it back on to the pipe/cap going in. 🤘🤘

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

Great job on the diagnosis and the rebuild. I loved riding those CR’s back in the day. My last dirt bike was an 89’ CR250, rode the hell out of it until it was stolen in the mid 90’s. Never got it back. Decided to pull the plug on dirt bikes. After seeing and hearing you rip that little 125 around a bit brought back a few memories. Should be a nice bike once you get it dialed in. Great job on the video!

[@mjrybread]

I thought it was a yammy 😂looks like one

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

You might want to revisit that chain routing, Joe...

[@scottmoodysr9449]

The nut that holds basket sounds like there was sand in the threads? Or something gritty😮 great video joe

[@nath_-fq7tq]

Yeah was painful to watch😢

[@gregoryyount6907]

Made me cringe, listening to that grit in threads. He really needs to do a better job parts cleaning prior to assembly. He needs a parts washer.

[@kernelbadness]

He's a honey badger

[@scottmoodysr9449]

@@kernelbadness wtf? 😂

[@OffroadTakeover8]

Half ass job for sure

[@johnhicks735]

That's the right set-up on that Kehan carburetor. like that it's off of A snowmobile engine. So it's going to be A totally different carburetor set-up than the stock factory style of one. So you're wrong on the jetting sizes for that carburetor though. Just saying those original jets belong in that carburetor for sure. I know cause the plastic piece inside of it those are inside of snowmobile carburetor's and jet ski carburetor's to. Jus like dirt bikes one also the only difference is the jetting sizes for sure. I went to A vocational school for small engines trust me it's 👍 right bro. Clean them out put them back inside and then try it out. I highly recommend cleaning out that entire carburetor first due to the water issues as we'll then retry it out.

[@dr_unxpec7edyt303]

Hey just a heads up on the chain routing. Route it through the chain stay you have it underneath. I love your videos keep doing what you do

[@nil8urbudz708]

You didn't notice the bottomless chain guide in either video? It clearly needs a new one.

[@daniellogan3750]

That chain need to go through the guide on the swing arm mate… great build

[@aneighbor8374]

saw that,.... easy to make mistake

[@nil8urbudz708]

@@aneighbor8374 The problem is the guide is worn through and there is no bottom to it! lol

[@James-sir]

I know there’s the super scraper but some type of wheel on a drill will work

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

I like that grey permatex in the stubby can that's pressurized, makes great gaskets. Seal super tight too.

[@atv55803]

pro tip to any 2stroke head is hand true the head on thick granite or glass it`s amazing mod start with 320 and go to 1000 don`t go past any profiles

[@joebinder6119]

Does anyone else hear the grit / sand dirt when he assembles things. I’ve learned a lot about how to diagnose small engines and repair them. But O does he have a lot to learn about cleanliness and how to use the right tools the right way.

[@LEE-jj4yk]

Hiya Joel your lucky chain ain’t come off and locked up on you chain not running through chain guide hope you read this cheers 👍

[@davestatham812]

Check the float hight first, especially as it was flooding into the pipe, you need proper float hight, before you can jet and needle it properly, great buy man, nice bike, 👍🏻

[@tonyaxeman4381]

A co worker of mine had a hand held RPM gauge . Yes the needle position check .

[@garymarshall8316]

Just want to see if you put the chain through the chain slide on the swing arm. On the video you had it on the bottom, and it needs to go through the slide.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

He rolled it off the truck at the end, and rode it that way. Unbelievable. It is called a "chain guide", not "slide".

[@sandmanbub]

Some 2 strokes have gaskets, others do not. I still have a large collection of 2 stroke motocross bikes without case gaskets. They each used their manufacturer's proprietary sealant. I've found a better sealant from an automobile manufacturer and have used it on all of them.

[@crazytestpilot9434]

Important to note: Whenever using gasket maker or sealant on the reed cage,cases or head it must be a gasoline resistant product. Otherwise the fuel will cause it to break down, create an air leak then seize the engine. No fun. Great video. Thanks.

[@Ordrock7]

Man, I wish you had a vapor blasting cabinet to clean those parts like new before assembly. Great work By the way. Scott in Southern Oregon

[@Outlaw-vaporblasting]

There's things I see this guy do that I dont agree with in many videos. I dont get on here pointing it out looking for attention. We all have our own way of doing things that will NEVER make everyone 100% happy. I turn wrenches a lot and work on a lot of 4 wheelers and dirtbikes . Im sure if I uploaded videos here , many folks would call me out on things. This guy has the confidence to do the work, record , edit and upload. Every single person that I've seen shit talk in the comment section , dont even have any videos uploaded let alone any dirtbike content.

[@rainerjaschke5216]

Those carpenter hammers sure come in handy. Wy invest in a ball peen hammer when a carpenter hammer is already near by!

[@James-sir]

For removing gaskets you should try some of those less or non abrasive wheels for a drill or grinder you can find one that works idk what they are there made from some rubber or compound but there’s a way with no razor blades

[@wurthmannd024]

They work good, but also throw alot if material around. Best to have a bare case if using a wheel

[@4thdimensiontravels855]

Razor blades are actually the best thing to use.

[@scott729]

Miss mine. Bought it brand new and was the last race bike I owned. Nice to see one resurrected.

[@1davepatter]

Also for small fixes like those hair line scratches near the front studs look into UV epoxy? Bonds to meatal real good!

[@StkyfngrsZmooth2]

Raise the clip one notch, dropping the needle one position, and that should fix all that blubbering while trying to get on the pipe.

[@lowellwalker9401]

You've given me so much confidence in rebuilding my son's bike.. been dreaming of riding with him for a long time now unfortunately these new bikes and even an old bike that runs are just way too expensive so I have to buy bikes that don't run and try to make them run.. thank you for your videos sir..

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

If you put grease on those case gaskets, they won't stick if you ever need to take them off again. With the sprocket bolts, if you hold the allen head and tighten the nut on the back side, you won't ever strip the allen bolts out. Just the opposite of what you did.

[@erocker78]

I don't ride dirt bikes but I've always wanted to. I'm a fan of the old 2 strokes. I love the sound, smell, and the smoke. They seem very peppy at high rpm too. Nice work on the rebuild of everything.

[@smoknjoe73]

Oh yeah and as stated elsewhere the chain is on the wrong side of the rear guide. Love these vids man

[@juicy5836]

AWESOME BIKE I'm learning so much just got a Honda 125 and a yamaha f450

[@ztit1]

there’s all this praise in the comments and nobody noticed he put the chain under the guide 🤣 yall must be amazing at working on your bikes

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Get that needle position at first notch. Sweet ride.

[@djbarth5357]

despite the chain being on under the chain carrier nice work!

[@Chico69ers]

18:25 I know i should get out more but goddamn this was so so satisfying.

[@RebelDev86]

bro you need to put the chain through the chain gard like it needs to be love the rebuild and lets bring back 2strokes

[@roryrice8742]

There is a plastic piece that goes on the swing arm to keep the chain from rubbing. Also one on the bottom of the swing arm. I have a 1998 CR125 also.

[@davesplace1307]

Joe assembly lube as extra additives and to much sticky stuff. Itll burn and melt away and then you'll be left with a sticky substance. What is better than assembly lube is STP oil stabilizer it's not as thick but does a great job. What's even better is lucas oil stabilizer its thicker and does not melt away like assembly lube

[@tharanmansell5154]

Those grooves in clutch basket fingers!!

[@MaJestic1988]

If you can find "gasket cinch" that works way better the rtv bro. Basically a rubber glue for gaskets.

[@Imwright720]

A super fast and easy way to remove gaskets is with a brass wire brush. I use it on my my grinder but drills work also.

[@dazer123]

I have to say I have ZERO interest in bikes but I love your methodical approach to repair and diagnoses

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Bump to 165, good gas, good to go!! Great little bike, awesome video Joe!!

[@chazperry5908]

100% the needle. I had same exact problem on my 97 cr125, changed needle position one click higher and ran like a champ

[@browno454]

that bike was crusty dusty and you fixed it keep up the great work

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

We try not to use single ringers, prefer 2.

[@lawrence1986ify]

Idk if you know this old school trick if you use grease for the gasket like a carb gasket, in this case reeds. For example, if you ever had to change them, that gasket would be intact. Thats how I do my carbs for my car. I lather the gasket up. Allow it to sit for a minute or five, then put it on. I put grease on the front and back of the gasket, then place the carb on. I have removed my carb from my car more times than I can count. That gasket has always survived and looked like new.

[@68-72mmALKYstyle]

It’s the chain guide at the bottom of the rear tire!!!

[@user-wm1ge6fg1s]

what I’ve learned is there are a lot of crap builders out here his work speaks for itself great work

[@michaelbiel7473]

Ultra slick is hard to beat good stuff and the maxima assembley grease is good too and i love it has a real head gasket instead of o rings

[@wingtipsworld5909]

take the tank, rear fender, front fender and put them back to white. leave the shrouds and side plates and seat black then youll have a cool storm trooper look to it.

[@Jonny2Fingers]

You have your chain routed on the outside of your rear sprocket chain guard.

[@drzeldaglitch]

25:26 To shorten down a chain you'd screw the adjuster bolts all the way in, move the rear wheel up and then lengthen/shorten/cut the chain. This way, the more the adjuster bolts are out, the more your chain is worn, indicating when you should replace it. That's what we motorcycle mechanics do. Also im not quite sure if you noticed but you didnt run the chain through the chain guide there (at the rear sprocket). For the jetting, i'd also say it's the needle position, try moving that clip 1 position up, that should definitely help, I'd recommend you take out the carb, disassemble it, clean it and put it back together, that way no specs of dirt are messing with the jetting, don't forget to check float height too! Without float height jetting is gonna be a nightmare!

[@666goats]

shot brv, good advice

[@isaacweber8280]

this channel has to be some of the best content on youtube

[@francismarion1786]

My stock 2023 YZ85LW has the same exact "breaking up" problem. I know I'm running the correct fuel and oil mixture, so I've been thinking its got to be the carburetor. Because there's nothing else it could be, I've checked everything else and its all good. It has the stock jets and stock pipe so I'm assuming its where I live causing the problem. Gonna plan on trying out several different jets and changing the needle position. I really hope I can figure out the problem. Its a really good bike other than that.

[@bradley7723]

Depending on your elevation the jetting may be off. Factory jetting usually is on the rich side at sea level so if your at altitude you may want to lean pilot and main or drop your needle a clip to lean out the mid. Good luck I hope you get your bike set up to your liking. 👍

[@caperperformance4849]

3M ROLOC BRISTLE DISC to clean old gasket and wont hurt alum.

[@oargaoarga6018]

I think you put the chain wrong. It should go through the back chain skate I guess. There is the possibility to jump...

[@robertpowers9174]

It's good that you know what your doing. I appreciate your dedication. Except for that one time. Where you buried the bike 😢 But a 125 I cannot understand that?

[@katelynstoesz1655]

outer clutch basket tabs needed to be filed down a little.

[@JohnMillar5312]

I saw James Condon using a small razor scraper with a handle worked a treat to scrape gaskets

[@scottrittenhouse3131]

Great job as always, i would let you work on anything!!! Very meticulous and you care that its done right!!!

[@douglasjrboley5657]

Sounded more crispy immediately after the new jets. My son and I love your videos!

[@Uber1Noob]

You gotta love the powerband when it kicks in. 2 Strokes!

[@250race]

If you oil your gaskets they will not stick You don't use silicon on a cr motors at all. The next person is going to be mad when he take the motor apart. Gap your trigger/ points at .018 Looks good

[@lucascady4992]

What a shame, that bike has Black plastic's.. 93's had that almost pink plastic, one of the best looking CR's in my opinion!! Thanks for bringing it back to life!! A friend of mine had a 93' that had the same problem, I think it was the Stater and or flywheel???

[@user-ri7bg3oz6x]

So good to watch it helps me learn more about bikes and how to fix them

[@a.c.m.e.ink.4568]

Farmers👨‍🌾 got some 'sorry' looking crops !

[@robertcoombs3562]

Loving your content , if only the dude carried out and tested the gears with the socket like you did before putting back together you would of saved a ton of labour , on the flip side content is content. Keep up the great work. Greetings from the uk 🇬🇧

[@zOrO2kX]

The two small holes are missing in the piston. The ones you have to drill into it.

[@bradley7723]

165 main, lower needle it should clean up that mid range, 162 main may be thin on the top. You may also want to read up on mikuni and khien carbs in your spare time as the carb circuits that control low,mid,top are very different in respect to when one circuit changes to another . Best of luck🙂

[@hunterstump9748]

Get that pj carb off if there and get a pwk on it it makes the world of difference. You can find a throttle tube and cable won’t be carb and just swap it all out.

[@realworldtalkrwt520]

This is just an opinion that comes from a guy that’s owned over 150 cars and motorcycles. I myself would degrease, paint and clean (OCD) every part of each bike he rebuilds and plans to resell. Yeah the new owner will probably trash it again but I will pay a premium for a clean, good running and good looking bike than one that looks like it was rode hard and left out the dry. I’ve made 25%-40% more profit by spending 2-3 hours making a bike or car I’m selling as sweet as possible. It’s more elbow grease than anything else.

[@GNX157]

How did you feel about not replacing the crank seals?

[@kingyankee69]

Blow it up and do it again 😂

[@notwoke9187]

He put a crank with bad bearings back in too

[@Sweendawg32]

Hey guys , Joe knows everything and takes no advice from anybody. How dare you question him ……. 😂

[@OffroadTakeover8]

He even said uh oh to a hot rods crank and left it lmao

[@250race]

Ok I'm not bashing him at all he has dun good for himself on here. Yes there is thing that he does that I don't do. But I've done over 50 cr250 motors over the year. I do thing alot different Like the carb dose come apart and cleaned to see what's going on in it. Rule number 1 This is a must. I always ohm my coils to see what they are at. If it's not putting enuff spark out then you are chasing jetting problems. And the caps go out fast. It was a Numura piston. White wrist pin. $50 to $60 China The thing that fails on them is the wrist pin bearing. The skirts crack fast .When it does you loose just about everything. Ive taken mini motors apart with wiseco/ hot rod parts. With holes in cases and so on. $399 to $450 China bottom end kits At the end of the day try to stay away from the China stuff.. I use OEM bearings seals crank/ Pro x and im paying $450 or i put a new rod on the crank thats in the motor $120 for rod To press it on $100

[@johnhicks735]

You can even call A dirt bike shop.,or whatever shop and they'll tell you the same exact thing that I'm telling you about that part of it to Joe. It's either A Kehan carburetor.,or A McKinnely carburetor one.

[@alphaomega9033]

You asked for my suggestion, my suggestion is that the only way you can make it perfect is by giving Me this bike, or a better bike free of charge, and that would be perfect! This is just my suggestion.

[@Codyjames83]

10:57 you put that gear on I was yelling at my screen about lol 😆

[@Codyjames83]

Love your videos been watching for years now just giving ya a little shit definitely one of my favorite channels by far I love how you get alot of old school " Vintage " builds keep up the great work my guy 😃👍

[@branatons]

I follow a variety of channels, but yours is one of the most anticipated. Enjoy your content. Keep up the good work and thanks for the quick updates.

[@thomasdausch8557]

Good job Joe , i always enjoy your videos , a recommendation would be always take your trailer with you when you are alone on your land so you do not risk hurting yourself unloading any bike out of the back of your beautiful truck. just a thought