Seller Spent 2 Years Trying To Sell This $600 Dirt Bike. How Bad Could It Be?

[@jangles1839]

I'm not singling any one individual out or anything by what I'm gonna say because I've seen it in the comments on videos going back to the beginning of Joe's channel but.... I see many times where Joe is being dogged for buying cheap, broken machines that "Well, there's no way I'd have bought that" he's picked up and got running, dolled up etc. to flip and make a little money on. He's never once said he doesn't do that and he's never proclaimed to be a master bike mechanic. His videos today, compared to years ago, show that the respectful critique and suggestions he's gotten, he takes to heart and tries to better his technique. If his content inspires some kid to get in Dad's toolbox and start wrenching on something & maybe getting their own "junk" and start flipping it for a few bucks.... that's inspiring! Which shows that Joe's more of an inspiration to these younger dudes who are watching & maybe even an old dude like myself! Thanks Joe for all you do to keep bringing us the quality content you are! God bless!~ Scott 💙🙏🏼👊🏼 Joe I'd really like to suggest that you check the gap on even new spark plugs as they're not always where they should be. They could have been hit on that end or dropped etc.

[@transmitthis]

I'd like to suggest, a little more time on the editing ie, cutting out all the "out of focus" bench work, and the zooming in and out. - respectfully of course.

[@RyanMcIntyre]

It’s no fun watching the types of things I restore, keep buying junk!

[@helladrums5373]

My man, I just want to say, I love watching all your videos. Let me explain, I love tinkering on things, and getting old things running, why I love your channel over all others, you don’t try and annoyingly entertain or be funny, have long intro video, etc. you just talk through your repairs and that is perfect. I can let your videos just play and never get tired of them. Keep it up man!

[@theone2be33]

Check out Mustie1 if you like tinkering. He's the master of tinkering.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

The skits, extended intros and unnecessary comedy added to repair videos is super annoying and defeats the whole purpose of the video in the first place. Stop wasting time, get to the point and "fix" whatever it is you are fixing. I don't have copious amounts of spare time to watch their horseplay and humor that's not even funny. It's a "fix it" video not SNL anyway.......

[@minnesotatomcat]

I’m gonna guess an ice racer that fell through the ice and then didn’t know what to do with it. Great to see you pointing out flaws to the owner and driving the price down 👍

[@gymshoe8862]

Some previous owner dropped it in a pond where it sat for awhile. He told local punk he could have it for $100 if he could retrieve it. So the punk was no mechanic but he and his friends painted it and tried to sell it as a 2002. Can't believe you got it running so good.

[@dezrtrat702]

@@gymshoe8862 if it was completely submerged for more than an hour it would have had water in the crank through the reed valves and rusted bottom end bearings and been seized. This is common from being stored outside for years. Takes longer in the west but results are the same. Unfortunately I let this happen to a cr125 that I didn’t have a garage to put in. The tarps I put over it actually retained moisture and made it worse

[@allan9603]

​​​@@dezrtrat702 Nah, I think the bike was stolen, rode to hell then thrown into a pond. This owner who sold it to Joe was fishing in that pond, snagged the bike and got it out of the pond, took a leaf blower to it, then put it up for sale.

[@dezrtrat702]

@@allan9603 I think you’re right. Would totally explain why the seat had extreme dry rot, from sitting in a lake… goofball

[@allan9603]

@@dezrtrat702 There is a very good explanation for the dry rot, but your uncalled for insult "Goofball" doesn't deserve an explanation. End of discussion.

[@dezrtrat702]

@@allan9603 I honestly apologize wasn’t meant to hurt any feelings. But no explanation needed. The mud clogged the intake, therefore stopping water from getting into the engine, then fish and turtles started eating the seat, then they hosed it off, dried it for a few days and sold it, then with a carb cleaning starting second kick

[@joemomma9177]

That bike was definitely underwater at some point. The seller just dried it out real good and sold it. What a jerk

[@maxpetification]

probably not but been in storage outdoors for years

[@OldGlaseye-gf7si]

Except Joe could have either done a deeper dive into it or walked away. He will more than make up the $ when he puts the "bike revival" on YT...It's what he does...

[@Kram2525]

yeah, in salt water

[@jerrywilcox9890]

Bike wast underwater it was sitting outside.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

​@Kram2525 it wasn't salt water 😂😂.

[@martinflanagan2506]

Stored in a lake for 10 years, nice job getting it running Joe. I would change the oil again after your first run on the land.

[@ericrolland9092]

The clay inside the master and inside the carb says it was definitely under water, not just stored outside

[@lancenutter1067]

I think the theory of it being dropped into a lake or River, through ice is a good one. They possibly pulled it out, got it fired up and then drove it a bit, with water everywhere, then parked it out behind the shed after that. But, love how it’s coming along. I bought a behind the shed for 10 years, 1987 KLR250 for 100$ and now it’s my main bike. Turned out good after lining the tank, new brake hardware, carb clean and seat cover, etc. took it on a 250 mile ride in June and performed flawlessly.

[@joegilly1523]

Never seen front bearings toasted so much . I enjoy watching you take a beat to death unit and get it up and running again.

[@jtgoesfast]

2:23 Self tappers going into the inside of the bed for some lights told me everything I needed to know! Came back from the newer video with more info. Makes sense

[@fishn365]

It's rare these days, even in the smaller towns, to find sellers who have integrity. Just ridiculous

[@snowyowl7042]

Ol' Joe loves his dirt bikes. Grandma just rode the bike to church on Sundays, and ash Wednesdays

[@joelkoricich1771]

Your mechanical knowledge of these machines is truly impressive. The machine designers to me are geniuses. The shapes, volumes, gearing, fluid flow, parts, etc., is a simple amazing. What a mechanical puzzle.

[@MultiBeautiful7]

Where is the other Master Mechanic, Mr. Winnie? We miss him so much here in Finland. Winnie comforts us a lot. So in your next video Winnie deserves at least three minutes of the valuable time of 2 Vintage, which we expect to see almost every day! Thank you!

[@jayaustin3096]

Benny is his name. We love him.

[@tomfry131]

His name is Vinnie

[@tomfry131]

Like a Vin tag on a bike

[@gusgiesel]

Yamaha makes good bikes. This one started right up after some serious neglect. Great job Joe!

[@davesplace1307]

I believe this was an old ice racing bike. I bet someone fell through the ice and couldnt retreive the bike until the ice melted. It sat under water for maybe months. You can just tell. This was more than just being outside

[@2vintage]

Definitely a possibility

[@shanewilliams7834]

That bike was 100% under water at a point in its life. It's amazing that the motor actually sounds damn good. Joe is a better man than me. I would have definitely paid that man a visit once I saw the Vin. And through all of his lies about it running 2 years ago probably 22 years ago.

[@Jjjmoutdoors]

Nice to hear the deal go down.

[@amd65ak47]

Wow some people should never be able to owe dirt bikes

[@jumpinjojo]

Own, too.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Oh man that carb! 🤣🤣 I cackled so loud when you cracked that thing open! I’ve seen some dirty gunked up carbs before but that one wins the ugly contest.

[@nitromodel696]

That bike had to be at the bottom of a lake for a bit of time. Wow that thing is messed up!. Good luck with that!

[@LeTigre22]

All the rust on the fasteners outside tells me he put the bike in water somehow and just cleaned it up and let it sit.

[@NoConsent33]

C'mon 500k Subs!!!!! Almost there buddy. Always good to see you doin' work my friend.

[@8motorhead8]

The rust in the tank check the captive nuts in the tank for the top bolts on the side panels

[@dezrtrat702]

96 was the year these became “the best”. This is when they started winning most shootouts. I always wanted one but was stuck with a kx

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

Was thinking the same thing. I used to hang on every word in those magazines in the late 90’s. They loved the 96 yz125 for sure. Iconic bike.

[@alexsbikesandmotors]

When he took the carb apart it was like in titanic when they open the safe after being at the bottom of the ocean for 100 years

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

So yeah, this was at the bottom of someone's pond for a WHILE.. they pulled it out, put new plastics on it, sprayed it quick with some fresh 2002 paint and called it good. I am SO surprised she sounds as awesome as she does, considering the fowl play that came out of the crank case oil, man.. I thought she was a goner for good.. I'm ok with it.. you knew it was what it was, Joe you're no kid in this game.. great content, great video, nice little bike who has been saved from the bottom of a lake. Awesome!

[@butchtommasino]

A lot of us have to go above and beyond when selling used bikes because of the reputation people like this give the entire marketplace. It sucks feeling like you have to prove to people you're not a scumbag thief every interaction.

[@gemmamudd7167]

The old it just needs a carb clean 😅😅

[@monstereng43]

"just needs to be used"

[@robertb4881]

Pretty sure that old Yamaha took a swim at some point! Fell through the ice or something hence the tire studs!

[@whompmaster]

I really enjoyed the interaction with the seller. That adds good content your videos and channel.

[@DariusBarazandeh]

rattle can frame, over spray on brake lines, cheesey graphics on it and called it a day.... Joe is the MAN! He can handle it!

[@jimbo4203]

Worst graphics ever 😊

[@carsareaddictive7450]

You should get yourself a set of reverse drill bits. A lot of times you will start drilling out a screw that is broken off & it'll catch & just unthread for you. If not, then you can use your easy out, just like you normally would.

[@michaellacharite9791]

A submerged bike, at the end heard "was this submerged?" Yup. Clean out the stator and clutch too. Nice video!

[@brianmooney7009]

I love the Yamaha blue and yellow. Great job Joe. You got a great deal on that bike. Nice fun project. Started rgt up. Sounds healthy 😊

[@jimowens381]

Well the guy wasn't lying, it needed carb work..........along with 100 other things!

[@adamtyson1728]

It's not a 2002. 02 had an aluminum sub frame

[@peterfairburn6596]

defiantly been submerged taken home and forgot about for at least a couple of years but hats off to you for resurrecting it but if the carbi had that much evil mud and corrosion in it that motor will be even worse it will need to be rebuilt

[@michaelwebb8890]

Restro Thunder Road says "Thanks" and encouraged us to watch your channel.

[@martindale7559]

Lots of work, but enjoyable for us, loved it thanks

[@TheCrockers]

The channel "Restro ThunderRoad" says thanks! You've helped him out a lot with your videos

[@Marcus_Aurelius_1978]

The blue and yellow is a cool-looking color combination!

[@roxnsky]

Police motorcycles are the same colour here in the uk.

[@RandomDudeOnYoutube]

Glad you got it running! Didn't expect that to be so ''easy''

[@Hammerback0]

First time ive ever saw albino motor oil. 😂

[@eljaibas16]

That's new technology, that oil contains nano particles of dihydrogen monoxide lol

[@MrShanghai34]

on the flip side of the coin, sellers like this is why you have the content you have. But dang!!! It's rough getting lied to after a while....

[@fredberger2451]

You know if the seller is watching this,he’s kicking himself now realizing he tried to screw you but ended up getting screwed lol. 2 kick start, nice work bud,very cool.

[@Shooobe]

This just shows how well built Yamaha is. Bike had severe flood damage and yet started right up after a few fixes. Well done Yamaha

[@tomfry131]

I have been watching your channel for yrs and love it. When you said great when it wasn't is funny, and the painting comments. We need more joe like that. Keep up the great work

[@JustAnAverageBrad]

"seller wanted 1200...i got him down to 800...then offered 600".....that is exactly why i never negotiate prices over the phone or on messages....they always try to weasel it down in person so i just do ALL negotiating in person only

[@djchanga2216]

Not a bad deal for 600..can’t expect much these days for that price. Definitely better than the $1200 bikes you have picked up and needs a complete bottom end and top end rebuild

[@CJRSBK]

You not seen it go yet ....😂😂

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

A whole lot of dreamers up in here that think you can still buy nice stuff for $250 - $500. I've been doing this stuff since 1987 and those days were already coming to an end even in the early 90s. If it runs at all or can be easily made to run the price starts at $1,000 and goes up from there. Remember a new one costs nearly $8,000 now after delivery and sales tax. Fixed up just a little bit more than what it already is now that it's running this bike will fetch $2,500ish pretty easily all day and everyday.

[@scottyprice1787]

Great video again Joe keep doing what you do man be careful and ride safe😮😊

[@KF8OD1]

The lack of integrity with these people you run into is really disheartening!

[@2vintage]

Yeah it's not good

[@cheto2952]

He does it to himself

[@paullussier9349]

Yellow & blue YZ is a crime.

[@Andy-co6pn]

He's done you up like a kipper

[@notmypresident4066]

That sound was your kickstarter hitting the case!

[@JohnRolin]

I'm a old feller love 2 strokes ur Awsome brother love your channel watch every one a can keep up the Awsome videos....

[@andrewroberts8993]

I'd flush the oil again and do the coolant and break fluid also. Re pack the silencer its soaked. I had a 89 was first year for inverted forks. Fun reliable bike.

[@notgnar8506]

Love your videos, love how you show EVERYTHING. Most channels gloss over stuff I want to see every turn of the wrench. Thanks.

[@Six4691]

LOL… “It’s all good, just needs a carb clean” seems like every seller says the same thing. It’s like buying a used car “it’s all good just needs a tuneup” just standard selling procedure!

[@greathornedowl3644]

just needs to warm up, ran yesterday when I put it away, only road gently by my grandkids on the weekends

[@Cracketooth]

All joe did was clean the Carb

[@Larry-325]

This guy needs a call! If nothing else! Buddy I am not an idiot. People can be such dirt balls! WOW!

[@jimw6991]

Come on, Joe could insist on pulling plug and running a compression test before buying. At least inspecting a​ll the fluids. Six hundred bucks with new tires and seat cover. Not a great deal but how much h for the parts?@Larry-325

[@mrsmith4662]

Great to see it started up so easily after the carb clean up, but more work to do.

[@TheHemiphil81]

I know it crappy the guy lied to you but what I respect and enjoy no matter what is that you have the Tallent to fix it and getting running.

[@joelbooth9523]

Joe, I really like watching your videos…. Learned a lot. Keep up the good work buddy! Paso Robles , California

[@vanfairbanks7389]

I grew up in Paso Robles. Graduated HS in 75.

[@jasonjavelin]

Needs a carb clean is like the go to for “im bsing you with this”. Not bad for $600 but he either got it like that and it was running but poorly or he just sank it and sold it. You can tell whoever painted it as spent didn’t even bother masking off some of the hardware lol

[@cadman9615]

Get a can of Berryman’s carb cleaner from autozone. It’s in what looks like a paint can. I use it all the time & works pretty good then I hose it down with carb cleaner.

[@Mr.Bearded.Mechanic]

You were right when you say everywhere you watch on this bike there is a problem. Try using Philips (PH) bit on the carb cap screws, you are using Pozidron (PZ) those have different angles and thicknesses. Hope this time you are checking my comment on this one✌🏻

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

It's amazing. I have learned so much from your vids. Thanks.

[@xephael3485]

This guy has lots of warning signs I was laughing when he said watch for the self-tappers in his truck..🤣

[@tooslowforthis4453]

ikr! as soon as i heard that 🚩

[@monstereng43]

Nothing says quality like self tappers

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

If I didn't know better, I'd figure he doesn't know much. I don't know. I don't know. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@davemangamer7365]

@@tooslowforthis4453 looking at the bike you got there that’s the worst disgusting looking bike I’ve ever seen so I take care of. It looks like it’s been submerged underwater or just left outside in the elements for like years. It looks terrible.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

About as many warning signs as you do.

[@gtisid]

when you meet the seller in a car park he says I don't know more than 10 times and my brother may have ridden it my spidey senses start tingling. but good luck you'll fix it

[@randygrossman9990]

Yes!!! Would love to play poker with that guy. Terrible liar.

[@2vintage]

Yeah it's was a bit suspicious

[@wesleypulkka7447]

2V, so far so good! Looks like you have another winner in the plus column!

[@020matrix]

"It stood in a garage"... i think there was no roof on that garage ?

[@ronsherfy6291]

And the Roach of the year award goes to this gem!

[@brianmckenna3440]

Great video Joe good buy can't wait to see you riding this bike

[@deantatlow4021]

I think you had worst. Great content. Thanks to you I have rebuilt two bikes and a quad.

[@brettstallard4092]

with the oil looking like that, a good idea would be to run ATF in there for a bit, it is very high detergent and basically straight 20 wt. will really help clean out that mess that is down there.

[@retroblue-p9g]

Is the 2nd video up on this bike yet. Hey Joe, keep making these videos. They get me through the day. Travelling to work on a couple hour bus ride into Manchester UK. On my dinner hour, and the same bus ride home. Keep up the good work, mate. I love these videos. If my old 2001 VFR800fi ever starts playing up, I might even have a look at doing some work ( if it's easy enough) myself. Keep em coming.

[@davewarrender2056]

You need a test kit to take with you. > Hydrometer for working out if there's coolant. > compression tester , 3> portable bore scope. , battery tester

[@Mich1gen]

The rear brake cylinder is gonna look pretty much the same, like a front one did. It's gonna be full of rust a gunk. I wouldn't definitely call that fix. It needs cleaning and new brake fluid... I had mine full of gunk and I change brake fluid every year + a quad is in the garage all year

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

Before you first run and start the bikes ,pull tie the clutch levers back so the new heat cycle and warm oil can get into those clutch plates and free them up if they are stuck and froze together from sitting ,as a veteran after years doing what your are doing ,I have found out a lot of the bikes I bought back the clutches released themselves doing so ,saving you a new clutch plate kits and labor to replace them,a little trans fluid also helps in the gear boxes to free them plates up ,and then drain again and add fresh gear oil to the gearboxes,,the trans fluid really cleans the gearboxes up very well without messing with old clutch plates and poluting them causing them to slip,as automatic transmissions have clutch plates in them also,and the fluid is a great cleaner with its high viscosity,when you re-drain pulling all the junk out with it

[@aski1529]

Literally everything that possibly can rust is rusted , i wouldnt even want to look at the bottom ends😂

[@97delkron]

seeing the condition of this bike, how dirty the throat of carb was when you removed it. believe i would have thrown extra carb on it to see if/how it ran and stopped there. if engine ran ok.... the new tires, seat cover and running engine is worth more than you paid. stripped it down kept parts i wanted to save and sold rest. i think ya did good!

[@adamhodson8337]

Dude Husaberg!? What’s happening with it! It deserves another video!

[@2vintage]

Can't find a stator for it

[@adamhodson8337]

@@2vintage what year is it? I might have one I can send you 👍

[@VitruviunMan]

@@2vintage Guessing you'll have to find someone to rewind the orignal?

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

​@VitruviunMan Given that Joe always buys new parts like cases and such instead of having them repaired, I'm guessing he doesn't have any decent machine/electrical shops in his vicinity.

[@jimw6991]

​@@2vintageWhy a stator ... seemed like engine ran. What about milky oil and funky coolant. Don't leave us hanging 😂

[@pjm204]

I haven't finished the video yet but man, a hardware kit would go a long way to making this bike look less crappy.

[@toddabbott781]

Looks like a flood bike. Water and mud in everything...

[@benburton8463]

Joe i have a tip mate. Before you put new oil in to a dirty engine, use 1 litres of fuel to flush out! It works brilliant

[@hutti1987]

Looks like the classic frozen Lake bike. Clean but rusty as hell.

[@aski1529]

At first i thought it had a good paintjob but apparently not😅

[@terretorok6375]

Agree, she went under then it was finally located sometime later.

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

​@@aski1529The graphics kit and Stevie Wonder paint job are the only things that saved this bike from the scrap heap. It's kinda like picking up an 8 in a bar, but when you roll over the next morning and see her with her makeup all drooling and smeared and realize that she's a beast. 👹

[@danw6887]

I think I would take apart and inspect the forks and the steering bearings.

[@lucascady4992]

I'd take that for $600 all day!! I bet it's got 125psi compression!! 😅 You saved it right before she gave up completely!! That's an absolute survivor!! Also, start taking the subframe off before trying to fish the carb out from the side.. I used to prep my bike before every race or hard weekend of riding, by taking off the plastics, the tank, the air box which comes off with the rear subframe.. just an easy way to get at everything!!

[@dougaranda6187]

So many outdoor toys are neglected and poorly maintained as soon as they leave the dealership. You see it all the time on Marketplace. I guess they like pissing money away.

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

Only in America 😅

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

Most people know zip about mechanics, especially now that most new toys these days are four-strokes.

[@Justcarlosdiaz]

People are genuinely just dumb as hell. They want the fun without any of the responsibilities so they just run shit into the ground and replace it. It's very sad.

[@pb3033]

2002 sure !!! Do you have a borescope ? I'd be interesting to see the piston and all at first inspection . Nice vid 👍

[@riccochet704]

yeah, I mean, it runs, just needs a carb clean, top end, bottom end, reed valves, engine case, clutch, frame, chain, sprockets.....yeah, I don't know.

[@abellagru]

I love the pov when you bought the bike

[@hammer5475]

Great video, so happy you saved that bike! I would definitely change oil in it again soon after you get it nice and hot. Too bad it was so poorly taken care of, I would have loved to have that bike!

[@ksredsfan]

Did Vinnie give it his approval when you brought it home? lol shocked me when started on second kick though cant wait to see follow up video

[@ItsMe-wm4mc]

Joe, I know you're a smart guy. Having rust in plastic gas tank, clay in carburetor , clay in other areas, and everything that can rust is rusted. The bike was not left in the rain... or just outside. Not being honest about things takes away everything good I like about you here.

[@Morleyx99]

i love that the seller just said "i dont know" instead of spinning some elaborate story like they always do to me LOL

[@jonathannpatman5728]

19:00 you should get a pair of vampire pliers for screws like that they are life savers

[@bryancruthers5641]

Glad to see one work out not to bad.

[@DeeDeeKrug]

Love your videos and thanks for them. In your list of parts did you order the item you put the gasket repair stuff on? Forget what you called it.

[@FrancisMarion_1786]

Lmao the 15 years should become a running gag reference😂😂😂

[@jasonpardoe1408]

Nice one for the collection Joe 👌👊❤️🇬🇧

[@IanMcCauley855]

These guys knew what they were doing. Thinking fresh paint on the frame and new graphics were gonna trick someone into thinking they were getting a decent bike. Looks can be deceiving if you don’t know what you’re looking for.

[@theone2be33]

Yeah. And throw ya new tires(bone) to add to the deception.

[@gusgiesel]

​@theone2be33 true, but no 125 needs a 120 section rear. They just grabbed a 19 from the pile to help unload this wreck lol

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

Nah, I would go with someone owed them money (probably drugs) and traded them this bike to settle the balance. The guy shown shoulder down was a squirrely rat bastard that looked like that type. Scrawny skinny guy covered in tattoos etc etc. Yeah, I "profiled" him......

[@AvaPxiaO]

That was that dark blue white fenders bike, the 250 of that year made one of the greatest enduro bikes of the decade, but very mellow mx bike. Since the start of the video when you said 02 I thought didn't they all follow Honda and switch to alu frames by the end of the 90s, how come this is steel? But couldn't remember the years they switched.

[@joehall94]

Excellent presentation, no wasted verbiage, enunciation was great, and technically accurate, what all how-to videos should be like!