$600 Dirt Bike Won't Shift Or Run (Was It a Bad Buy?)

I buy a 2006 Kawasaki Kx250F for $600. Let's fix it. #Kawasaki, #Dirtbike,
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[@matthewpower3062]

Man, non-stop work for you! Youre cranking out content faster than a YZ burns through piston rings!

[@Ace.inc200]

Always comes thru in the morning when i’m bored and want something to watch lol

[@AdrenalineRushMX]

but they dont 🤔😂

[@michaelgunderson7415]

If it's burning rings try changing the oil once and a while 😂

[@Chris-gc3cm]

Vinny is such a happy pup! Enjoy seeing his antics.

[@thebigguy8306]

A sincere Thank You! Not only for the shade-tree mechanic learning experience but in a world of chaos and inhumanity, your videos provide a wholesome mental escape. Views and subs way up - keep up the hard work

[@talon0863]

I feel the same way. I unsubbed from some of my channels because they were just too much negativity despite their rightfully exposing bad people.

[@thebigguy8306]

@@talon0863 Agreed, at some point, I do not care what your stance is on political issues, or if you like ketchup vs mustard.

[@kornmill1]

Looks like there was valve contact on the piston. Right side exhaust valve.

[@darrinwoodward14]

Noticed that also.

[@aydenrich262]

Same thing is happening with the 2021-2022 kx250, they was a recall for it actually

[@marshallshort3977]

You are 100 percent right! Seen as well I don't understand how anyone could miss that.

[@Fauncebrothers]

I noticed that as soon as the head came off as well, then later I saw the clean corresponding valve. Great video!

[@JyveKilla]

i noticed this too and came to see if it was mentioned here. the cam gear may have slipped on the camshaft which can happen if its had a valvetrain failure previously. theres a hole in the cam lobe side you can use to check

[@jmendo2546]

The exhaust valve look's like it was rubbing on piston 26:00 right side valve might be a weak valve spring or it was to tight. Valve was rolling on piston you can see it's really shiny 48:26

[@Antiquefarmequipment]

valve was really tight so yea, it prolly was

[@UNCLEBGA]

I would like to see a Suzuki LTR450F LE and a Yamaha yz 250 wr get your treatment

[@jeffkulessa9398]

Don’t forget to order the flywheel puller at the same time.

[@jayjudd6518]

This guy that’s the approach to repairing like not many others his knowledge and his research put them in a different league than most. Following from my armchair, as usual.😊😊😊

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

If you end up just replacing the 2nd driven gear, make sure to replace the the mating drive gear also. Even if used, you don’t want mismatch mating gears. 👍

[@REMSTA777]

he may get used gear not new

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

@@REMSTA777 then he should use the mating gear from the same transmission as well

[@dougaranda6187]

One little missing washer threw the fork and gear out of alignment. It’s pretty easy to do. That’s why you have to be diligent in keeping parts from disassembly all together. It’s the only way to avoid missing something. If nothing is ‘left over’, you should be fine.

[@dougaranda6187]

@@mostlymotorized Champ?

[@user-pp2ze4yq3m]

@@dougaranda6187 -- Based on this and another one of @mostlymotorized snarky comments, I'm still wondering, are snarks born that way or is that an acquired taste for them? Also, did their Mom have any smart kids?

[@lsj1]

27:46. I hit pause so I could listen to “Boogie With Stu”. I’m back.

[@markfranklin3772]

Amazing work I love the approach you take on every project you explain in detail very enjoyable videos always looking forward to the next project great job 😊😊😊

[@AnthonyRufo-rc1zm]

I, too, appreciate his effort in his videos and amazing dedication to his channel.

[@thomaspaxton935]

I enjoy watching your vids ,you are so calm and meticulous when it comes to your troubleshooting and repairs an inspiration to anyone thinking of doing this to make a living..also you seem to be having fun as you go..Nothing more enjoyable then doing things you enjoy...You and yours have a blessed day.

[@Blitterbug]

Loving The Vinnie Show! Your videos are like relaxing detective stories.

[@joeybobbie1]

That ended up being a great Buy. Luckily you have the Knowledge to be able to repair it. I can fix all the regular things, but when it comes to the Internals I’m lost. Thanks for bringing us along. I am really learning a Lot watching your Videos. Can’t wait to see the Bike Running again.👍👍

[@lobo176]

Bottom 3 windings of the stator look burnt to me. 🤷‍♂️

[@gabrielgreenham]

I enjoy learning about the process of dismally seeing how you work out the problems with equipment, bikes, and whatever comes your way

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

IT's one thing being good at a mechanical trade but being able to speak about it as you video & then edit it out so it's pleasing & understandable is something else completely. Lots of different skill-sets that you're proficient at makes it easier for people like me to follow. I do appreciate that & wish I had someone like you to do my work. Anyhoo, merry new year

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

So am I understanding this right >> that the owner paid for top end & transmission parts but somethings were installed back incorrectly? That would suck but my dad owned a transmission shop & his builders got stuff wrong at times? Thanks for showing all this to me. peace

[@oliwall2975]

When I see there was an upload I was like yes! Love the content as always keep it up! 🏍️

[@Pebsi07]

I had an RD200 back in the day - Wish I still had it - I could strip it and rebuild it in my dreams having watched this guy 🙂 Sold it for £50 LOL

[@roryk.3568]

I would look into using plasti gauge on the cam journals. Assuming that's a fresh build as you were told. That's a significant amount of wear for such a short amount of run time. May need a slightly thicker valve cover gasket. Nice work as usual.

[@bryanirwin5473]

The exhaust cam bearing surfaces looked much more discolored and worn than the intake side. It makes me wonder if it was over torqued at some point. I've never seen that much of a color difference on the cam bearing surfaces before.

[@bbroken1]

You can see that one valve looks like it made contact with the piston the shiney one.

[@AnthonyRufo-rc1zm]

If I ever tackled a job like that, I would have to have the schematics out at all times lol Thanks for the recap & update

[@shermanikk]

two random dogs just showing up to play with vinny...definitely my favorite part!

[@littleposerfish]

Man your videos are the best. Now that kawasaki has discontinued the Brute Force 750, i wish you would get one, 2012 and up, and do a rebuild series. It would help a lot of us who own one.

[@sunswimgitman]

I enjoy watching your videos and process. For me, the weakest part of my "internals" confidence are the transmission gears. Any chance I get to see them exposed, fixed and reassembled is a bonus! Thank you! Great job!

[@jimw6991]

I am not so sure I would emulate Joe's finger wiggle test on the bearings as a confirmation they were not damaged by the loss of gear teeth. If he took the time I suspect the "big pieces" of teeth weren't enough to fill in missing space on the gear. This means the gear teeth broke off, then got wedged into another spot while trans continued to turn. Eventually the chunks of teeth were ground down by some other parts. Those chunks are in the oil floating and running thru all the gears and bearings. There has got to be damage somewhere. So if your goal is to make this good as new, replace the bearings and any other part that is visually not perfect. Start by getting them spotlessly cleaned, get a magnifying glass and look really close for any signs of brinelling or pitting. It's alot of work to rebuild a motor and trans, don't ruin it clinching out on 50 dollars of bearings. It may be overkill, but all my experiences as a automotive engine and transmissions tech say good insurance. Especially if you have to warranty your work.

[@Ilyjohnnyy]

Love your videos man 💯

[@davessparetime83]

Something is off with the right side exhaust valve. Notice the piston and the right side exhaust cutout. It looks different. So does the valve in the head. When you take the valves out double check that valve seat.

[@joeybobbie1]

At the first part of the Video, he found that the Exhaust Valve was too Tight!!!

[@hunt1198]

I like the videos so much. I’m telling my wife I wish I could work on atv and dirt bikes like u do. There is so much money to be made out there buying fixing and selling. None stop work

[@matthewtrudeau1197]

Love your channel brother!! Keep up the good work!

[@jwillingham88]

Vinny is such a good boy. Love the vids, keep em comin!

[@bencameron4153]

Ok, you got me to subscribe! Your videos are insanely helpful. You are very thorough and detailed and I have learned a lot just from watching you. Thank you! I have an 01 KTM 125 in my shed that I’m planning on pulling out and working on soon. I’ll probably mess it up somehow 😂. Can I just drop it off with you instead? Kidding, not kidding 🤷🏻

[@britengineerinmindanaothep9376]

26.01 look at the top of the piston the left hand e haust cut out clearance is very clean looks like the valve has been hitting or very close

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant channel always enjoy your videos.

[@pb3033]

Happy New Year ! DIY perfect ! l like the closeups on this one. A street bike someday ? maybe ? I'm in for 2024.

[@josephlemieux5981]

Thanks for sharing the journey!

[@Nighthawk1966]

Excellent work as always !!!!👍

[@ZepHoffman]

i really really love your work!! thanks for the vids

[@lonniegrimes3665]

Great watching your videos brother, I know nothing about the bikes and ATVs you work on. Guess you need to order a puller so you have one for a Kaw. Looks like you need to have a huge sale on all the stuff you have in your Garage. The way you are going pumping out the videos soon you will need to build an extension on your garage just to hold all your finished projects. Guess you already have some rubber to throw on this bike after you are done rebuilding it. Keep up the great work.

[@shakeeljones9876]

Love ur vids bro 🔥🔥

[@jamesbeckwith780]

For as much wear on the clutch cover that thing been rode to death. All the new parts put on before you got it is like putting lipstick on a pig! He knew it was worn out and played stupid. Good video. Looks as if Vinny’s having fun.

[@RobsNeighbor]

Great Job, an inspiration for me! New Glarus Wisconsin Here!

[@rhiantaylor3446]

When you first show the piston at 24:03 I was surprised that the normal carbon buildup was missing opposite one of the valves and I wondered if the valve had been just kissing the piston when hot. Same can be said of one of the valves - too clean !!! You later said it was a HC piston but we don't know if anything had previously been skimmed which might reduce clearance - especially for a HC piston. Thinking of the poor hot starting. Just my 2 cents.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Awesome bike for 600. Great video as always Joe.

[@user-lx9jm1wo3h]

You should get a vapor blaster so you can make all these aluminum parts look brand new. Maybe one of these companies that makes them would give you a deal if you featured it on your channel.

[@dave1135]

Double check those valves, especially the right exhaust valve, fill the exhaust and intake port with brake cleaner and ser if it seeps out around the seat.

[@97delkron]

sure looks to me like one of the exhaust valves were hitting piston. can see it before and after cleaning piston. think i would remove that one valve and check to make sure isn't slightly bent.

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Got lucky on that one, only one bad gear, wow!! Great job Joe!! Use a OEM SET, stronger, uually.

[@jeffreyness9741]

I love the classic old-school approach to spray carburetor cleaner on top of your valve to see if they're seated. Plus it cleans the area.

[@cottonballs2776]

Great video as always. Looked like vinny was having fun with his new friends, what kinda breed is Vinny?

[@Antiquefarmequipment]

A valve was def kissing the piston. Might wanna make sure that the valve ain't bent. Could be why it was running like crap.

[@Canuck_213]

I'd say previous owner broke trans while bike hit neutral doing a burnout, overrevving it, and valve contacted piston bending it and loosing compression before she died. 600$ later she got a new owner.

[@danielkarlsson608]

Everything looks super clean! Points camera to engine cases lying on the garage floor😂😂😂😂😂

[@richardsmith8590]

Big Vin...running the neighborhood!

[@stephengarthwait6583]

"everything looks good there" think you might of had some valve contact on that piston!

[@ericschell2073]

I think the only thing that bothers me about some of his videos is nothing is cleaned before taking bike apart. Other than that I like the videos.

[@Peanutbutterjar21]

I really enjoy your vids man and I learn a lot too but what happened to the turbo 400ex ?

[@BLUESBOYBENFIELD]

Looks like at 25:57 you can see where a valve was hitting the piston…..it’s the shiny valve you show at 48:31……

[@AlphaQ214]

Really enjoying your videos and seeing how much care you put into going through all the bikes you get. Keep it up.

[@robertb4881]

Man in your thumbnails where you're on 1 knee pointing at the bike, there's something very Beastie boys about that pose!😮

[@barney2970]

Love the rip down : :) keep up the great work :)

[@greathornedowl3644]

We are waiting for the 2Vinny and Friends channel. Nice engine breakdown, never good to find pieces inside the engine

[@eltonwhite8490]

Vinnie cracks me up !

[@pucha97]

Enjoying the content and learning a ton. Seems like opening a shop is next.

[@bowhunting1013]

Love the videos and all the info you give , but vinny steals the show

[@AZVIDS]

Nice teardown Joe👍

[@gpedley1]

The engagement dogs are worn on the output shaft, any wear on shift forks means it's bent so the gears start slipping out, check the dogs faces, they should be square edged but it's looks like you have some that have started rolling the edge

[@CraaaigV302]

Dam u find all the good deals in your area im always on marketplace around here i rarely find anything

[@MatthewPost81]

Great video. So many gears!!!

[@thomasdausch8557]

Great video content sir,, love all the comments

[@bryanirwin5473]

24:04 The right exhaust valve has been getting pretty intimate with the top of the piston.

[@randomguy1807]

Man those cam caps look absolutely roached… same with the spot where they ride in the cam.

[@Michael_Koeppel]

Joe, if you got a Vapor Honing set up that would be sick! Putting together refinished case halves would be sooooo Minty!

[@martykath4427]

Personally I would have tested the shifting process with the clutch removed before proceeding. Another tip. on shaft removal, It's easy to first remove the shift fork rails and then the forks sliding them back on the rails they came off, then remove the drum and then pull both gear shafts out together taking special note 0f any shims or spacers on their ends. End float is important. Too much or none will bite you at some stage. Good to check before splitting cases.

[@tonyaxeman4381]

As always the info and vid is good. Do they make a ring compression tool for re installing piston into the cylinder . Could it be how the oil ting got messed up. Used one when working cars.

[@dirkstellmacher423]

Thank you for this Video 😊. Cheers.

[@JyveKilla]

the cam cap wear is caused from the incorrectly set valves

[@wmdouglas3]

Amazing how one missing washer caused the problem.

[@marshkid1]

Doesn't the piston look like the valve was hitting it on one spot?

[@federicoturlettimunivez3530]

Viny was having a blast for sure 😂😂

[@daddy5225]

I reckon first gear burnout, bouncing off the limiter, done that valve hitting the piston! You can see the rear tyre is bald in the middle.

[@victorgerhardt1504]

So educational!

[@e5m956]

On my 450 the spring goes on the inside between the case and the filter not on the outside between the filter and cap. I think that filter and spring was completely backwards hence why it fell apart and looked squashed.

[@johnkay6639]

Great vid . Was the gear that was damaged a stock part . Cuz Why where the 2 gears different? The extra one that came with the bike

[@larrywarner9314]

My guess would be a clip or thrust washer in the gear box broke or wore out

[@zenmaster1761]

Another good video but where did you come up with the deer jerky

[@ethanbatterton3179]

Get you a nice electric ratchet man would do you wonders from what I’ve seen on your channel so far a great tool I work on heavy duty diesel equipment so a little different work, but they are a god send

[@eltonwhite8490]

EVERY reverse thread bolt or nut will have a Vee notch cut into every shoulder of the bolt or nut FYI

[@eltonwhite8490]

Of course

[@zactormak]

having watching part 1, i still think this is a great buy for 600 since you make these videos too

[@lonniecurtis3540]

yea good deal,hi Joe. yea cam adjust off I'd say and gears worn to you can fix it ha later joe.

[@skylernelson7402]

There was definitely valve piston contact on the tight exhaust valve

[@nickjpass]

I don't know how you find these deals. In my area, Upstate NY, even broken down/blown bikes easily run $1000+. Not to mention the availability of them is also low.

[@338_dirtbike_kX]

Oh yeah I have a 2020 kx 250F

[@aydenrich262]

That was the last model with a kickstart👍🏼

[@CLP2102]

great video!!! on the close up of the transmission gears, it had lines cut into top of gears, are those wear indicators? or what's their purpose?

[@michaelgalli8269]

I noticed you love to try and guess the ring gap and use the feeler gauge

[@michaelgalli8269]

I don't use telegram

[@patbriggsmbr]

Brilliant to watch 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RadioReprised]

Someone told him to ''Drop two teeth'' to make it go faster......🤣

[@danielkarlsson608]

Not a single spec if dirt fell in to the engine in this video 😂and everyone always says how clean and good everything is 😂 pure gold 😂 poor bikes

[@volvogt21]

Time for another boat or road bike video. What's happening with the Gold wing?

[@ProcompilationsDB]

seems to be a normal kx issue with the 2020 models especially

[@aydenrich262]

The 450 from 2019 to current is pretty good

[@sirrotten6963]

Good thing you're tearing it down, looks like your starting to have an oiling issue on the top end

[@ccas1318]

I watched all your videos you're amazing.. i wish you were close so you could help me out.. i got an issue with my polaris scrambler 400 2 stroke.. ita leaking quite a bit of oil throught he exhaust port, its causing it to smoke pretty bad.. what do you thinks its causing it? or how will i even start to see what the issue might be..