Honda CR125 Dirt Bike Sitting For Over 10 Years

I buy a 1985 Honda Cr125 dirt bike that has been sitting for over 10 years. Will it run? #Honda, #Rare, #DirtBike,
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[@navyseabee7245]

Since it's been 10 years since it ran don't forget to rev it to the moon as soon as it starts

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

He didn't forget 😅

[@rodneysellers453]

Its 2 stroke doesn’t take nowhere near as long to warm up and doesn’t hurt the bike in the slightest

[@navyseabee7245]

@@rodneysellers453 yeah ok !! You keep believing that....

[@savagetechnician6132]

@@rodneysellers453 is that why they don't use 2 strokes anymore?

[@jakeneugent7304]

@@navyseabee7245 There’s oil in the gas, instant lubrication

[@jefferybye2169]

It should sound clean and crisp, especially when the powerband kicks in..

[@ThAtGuY-u9d]

Why do you think it sounds that way? I just bought a 1990 and it sounds the same way, kinda breaks up until you’re into the power. Tried a few things but hasn’t changed.

[@MrTruthAddict]

@@ThAtGuY-u9d the original carbs are the that great. Drop in a PWK Air striker and it'll run a lot better

[@hurstshiftin9873]

​@@ThAtGuY-u9d could be too rich play with couple different jet sizes. spark plug can do it. shitty Reed's, low compression a few things

[@logansmith105]

I was thinking the same thing seems like almost every two stroke dirt bike I've watched him build or work on they end up sounding like this lmfao not trying to knock him because we all learn but just seems like he has a hard time with tuning the carb and jets they all seem boggy when you give a two stroke full throttle and crack it open it should scream not missing and boggy

[@NormalishGuy]

He does deserve more sub’s but one reason why I like this channel is he don’t shove it down his subscribers throat so it makes me feel like I’m watching “ a friend “ it’s nice

[@NormalishGuy]

@@mikeadz1 I’m truly not a add fan, coming from the old school days of KZbin I was spoiled with no adds but then I realized it’s not all that bad but very annoying. It’s also a way he makes some income for the videos to keep coming our way. I understand what your saying tho bud.

[@TheCODAddict]

Bro you deserve way more subscribers man what a channel this is I always learn something with these videos 👏

[@timewilltell3098]

💯agree

[@johntrout9413]

most definitely

[@Stefan_38]

Yeah bro

[@kodiakyamaha8688]

I agree.and thanks I'm lurning lots from watching the videos

[@annunakigewa4238]

This is where the word “RESPECT” can be used‼️

[@cesargallo7424]

Joe, you're grinding the channel man, 3 or 4 bikes a week, your commitment is 100%. Keep it up!

[@paulmiller3327]

I watch these videos everyday. great channel and does really cool things

[@danzilla3223]

Same, ive learned so much

[@evanmoss6895]

I used to as well, but I think I have lost interest. But when I see a bike that really interests me like this one, I'll watch it. Everything I know is almost all from this channel

[@Shortfuse39]

I had an 85 CR125 and the best thing I ever did for it was get a Pro Circuit pipe for it. It removes the ATAC valve from the system and greatly increases the top end. My ATAC had broken teeth and didn't work, the bike was very low end. After rebuilding the top end and putting the pipe on, it was like a whole new bike! I miss my red devil... should of never sold it.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Great fix! This little bike goes way back to my time, moto-crossing and trials riding. One addition to your videos I think I'd find interesting, is a peek inside the spark plug hole with a tiny bore camera, and look at the piston, cylinder walls and all, when the plug looks that rusty. Those little scopes are real cheap now, either standalone with their own display, or one connects to your phone. Looking forward to your next one!

[@chrisjones7869]

I had an 85 500r that was in rough shape when I got it but was an absolute monster when it was rebuilt. This year had some if the nicest looking bikes from all the top 4 makers. Nice job. Love to see these legends reborn so the younger generation s can enjoy them too. God bless.

[@CainSample]

I have a 84 cr500 n it looks alot like mine too ...🤙

[@JohnDLeo-rg8tc]

It's a beautiful cycle but it sounds rough especially in low end revs and only smooths out in the peek rpm powerband

[@dirtmcgirt3445]

Love watching you restore/revive these old bikes. Out of all of the bikes I've owned, the one I want back the most has to be my 1980 CR250 Elsinore. That thing was a BEAST.

[@WreckedRevival]

I just got done doing a partial restoration to a 76' mr175 Elsinore! 😎

[@grantcoles8830]

He thinks he is done with the motor, it's blubbering like crazy even on the power band. He will put shit tires on it give it an air filter call it done and move on to the next one. How would you like it if you took your bike to a shop for servicing and they hand it back to you runnin shit and call it done. This guy is the get it running guy Not make it rideable guy

[@rustyshackleford309]

Ehh I mean as long as he's honest when he sells it, I'd be more concerned if he was selling street legal motorcycles to people but most of his bikes are decent projects for someone else to finish up. If he throws some decent tires and tubes on it a handy person or bike mechanic could finish that thing up for a couple hundred bucks themself, some new reeds, maybe a jet kit, a new chain, and little neck bearings and other cheap bits if needed. It's not like he's a dealer/bike shop either he's probably just posting them on Facebook marketplace and craigslist.

[@rspencer2511]

I wouldn't buy anything from him

[@DisasterTheoryX]

The butterfly valve in the ATAC port will break off and get lodged into the exhaust pipe. Remove it (the can) and fab a "cap" to seal it over. The bike will run great without it and isn't needed. I raced an '86 model with this done and it was a holeshot machine vs newer machines in the early 90's

[@louieysursa5996]

I've been riding dirtbikes since 1977 and I'm still riding a kx 450 at 57 years old ,I love seeing the bikes you score I've riding and owned some of them.

[@crhstossta4495]

I think that the clog is still in the coolant system you should take out the hole system or at least the hose and the rediator,. Maybe in future will cause problem

[@stevefritch3180]

Hey Joe! That was a great video!! I am a huge fan as to how your videos go from the purchase, the diagnosing and repair(s), and the test riding of the bikes. I think learning how to repair engines and motorcycles is really interesting!! I am looking to buy a dirt bike and a quad for myself so I feel it's helping me prepare for the repairs that may be needed. That is again for submitting such kick ass material for all to enjoy!!

[@Stefan_38]

Agree

[@iAshlzy]

That’s running amazing considering it’s been sat for 10+ years, would benefit it more getting some fresh reeds aswell I’d say

[@aydengonzalez1753]

Buy new radiators aswell when you showed us the clip of you checking coolant ur radiator is caroted shut say goodbye to ur topend its already scratched to all hell cuz you rode it with radiators caroted smh

[@TooRaw4You]

@@aydengonzalez1753 I doubt it was that bad 😂 but he definitely should have flushed the radiators to at least decrease the corrosion and ensure it doesn’t clog back up

[@derekgardin1512]

@@aydengonzalez1753 there's carrots 🥕 in his radiator? Damn, vegetables are like instant death to 2 strokes. However, I believe the real issue is how corroded the radiator is. That's likely from super old coolant turning acidic orange they ran almost straight water in there at some point.... who knows, who cares.

[@joshkern2042]

@@aydengonzalez1753 Corroded?

[@OGKILLa9365]

That’s a super clean CR man, they’re hard to find in that shape. I used to have a 1987 cr125 with the gold wheels, first year disk brakes. My favorite 125’s. Only defect they have is the water pump cover is made out of magnesium and they tend to rot.

[@danzilla3223]

Are you ever planning to get some land and a house? I'm sure it'd be alot more convenient for the test riding part of the videos. You're doing a good job with these videos 🤘

[@size-matters]

I had a 1985 CR250 I bought new back in the day. My neighbor had the 125. The 125 was $2400 new the 250 was an extra $100 and the 500 was another $100.

[@Thatred5.0]

awesome vid joe, love waking up to your videos. You have inspired me to buy all the dirtbikes i have today!

[@girlthaslu]

Got a 2000 yamaha yz 80 for $100 all it needed was a carb clean and i was ready to go

[@2vintage]

Sweet find!

[@finster7582]

Answer, a-tack n sidewinder- all period correct mods..bike deserves a total resto!! Cant believe how cheap u find these bikes. 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@vwsandvettes3253]

Beautiful '85 CR. I absolutely lusted for one of those in '85 which was my junior year of high school.

[@keithfenwick5502]

Unbelievable price,😳 in the uk you would have to pay twice as much , great job again thanks 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍀🙏

[@johnhicks9529]

A secret suggestion to you on that intake boot. I'd use the flex glue on it. After removing that epoxy off it. Then you will not need to replace that part at all.

[@johnhicks9529]

Ya it the least I can do. Is to share some of my own knowledge.with others out there one things like that to bro. That's what it's all about to me.,or at least how I see it anyways. The way that it should be in life. Help out were you can when you can. Never ask for anything in return for doing it at all. Only ask for what you really need.,or half to have to live on in life is all. That's my modo in life has been.& will be until my time on earth is done to. And don't steal people's tools& outboard motors like some folks have done to me 28 years ago. Thats for anyone cause karma will ketchup to them folks in life even if they don't believe in karma at all. You don't half to believe in it to make you A believer in it at all in life. There is good karma.& there is bad karma to in life. Espcailly to tool& outboard motor thevies out there in the world. The circle will find them to on that type of activity ways of doing towards others in life to aswell. Even if it's 28 to 30 years later on down the road to.

[@namtech425]

Great find on that, had one in the 80s those were epic machines. You do have some bogging in the low end, something with the jetting is funky.

[@leandereckholdt3203]

Just got my first dirtbike, and your videos really helped me to know if something is wrong with it. Thank you!

[@jeffferguson899]

that brake master cylinder needs to come apart. not even close to being cleaned out

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Still get a few of those older ones in here throughout the year. Got a pair of RM 250s in shop right now, both have shattered pistons in them, got crank case cleaned now, timed to put new jugs and pistons in, fire up and test ride on my place. Fun times... enjoy that bike, it sounds decent to me. Good job.

[@mattbrown5511]

Sweet find at a great price. I had one of those when I was a teen. I rode it from my house to a couple of local farms where I worked after school. Tough little machines.

[@dekon70]

Wow, surprised it still has the ATAC(Automatic Torque Amplification Chamber) system still on it. That was on of the first things people removed back in the day.

[@zacksievert7780]

I own this bike. I bought it blown up from a kid in central Wisconsin and I rebuilt it! That’s awesome!

[@MrAtcjohn]

had one of these new back in 85 very strong reliable machines.one small check you need to do is check out the shock absorber H link at bottom of shock they were prone for wearing out and snapping resulting in a wrecked shocker.

[@edwardestes8038]

Years ago when i was 17 in about 1978 i had purchased my neighbors 1972 SL-125 for about 450 bucks.It belonged to the mom and she hardly rode it.It had about 167 miles on it.It was basically still new looking..silver paint with dark red stripe on tank.... Mustie1 did a bike just like mine a few years back.That bike was so clean i just kept it in my bedroom during the winter.Wow i wish i had that back.Great memories of youth

[@mikeschlup5279]

The cases by the water pump are magnesium and corrode...check that out...I see you did get to that...pretty crusty in there.!!!

[@2vintage]

Yep that was one if the first things I asked the seller about!

[@mikeschlup5279]

@@2vintage it runs good wide open...

[@connorwaits6575]

Moment of silence for a nice cr125 going to it's grave lol

[@robspear03]

Ikr

[@JakeBilling]

Hi Joe, I've been watching you for a while now, it's really inspiring content and with each video I learn something new! Was observing the last few videos and noticed KZbin is doing the same to you as it once was to me. Did you know if you export your videos in a higher resolution, KZbin won't degrade the conent as much, meaning the quality for viewers is increased? So 1080p uses one bitrate/codec, and 1440p or higher uses a higher bitrate and codec? I noticed my videos were being pixelated especially with Gopro footage until I startd uploading at 1440p. Now they're much clearer, Just quick tip :) - Jake

[@moretrash4you]

I think some better advice would be for him to upload a video of some actual riding, not just up and down the street and around the backyard of your parents house. I’ve been watching him for a while and I’ve never seen him go for an actual ride. Beginning to think he can’t ride very well or something.

[@Savage1351]

He enjoys repairing stuff...what's the point of dissing him about his riding skills. Guy enjoys working on machines and make content out of it.

[@moretrash4you]

Wasn’t trying to diss him I just would really enjoy seeing some of these old machines actually out in their natural habitat, and honestly I think it would bring his channel to the next level.

[@conservativerealist]

You changed that nasty spark plug.. right?

[@xRamRacing]

@@moretrash4you he fixes, enjoys a little, then sells. There is plenty of channels if you want to see some pro riding.

[@WreckedRevival]

Cool bike fore sure, some of the 70s and 80s bikes are pretty wicked! I've been fixing some up the past year, most recently a 76' mr175 Elsinore and just picked up a street legal 78' DT250 a couple weeks ago. 😎

[@MarthallersMisadventures]

I worked in Honda dealership in 1985, thank you for trip back in time.

[@MRMechanicRC]

Dude that air filter was CRUMBLY 😂

[@MD-xl1sq]

Thank you for fixing up and reviving distressed Motocross bikes. I really appreciate your work.

[@smokeyou812]

That silencer is at least 30 yrs old. ANSWER and sidewinder where big in the late 80s, early 90s.

[@jimsworthow531]

Another awesome job getting right to the issues it needed; that is your experience shining through. Hondas are always great candidates for a refurbish.

[@savagestacker]

I got a 91’ cr 125 stalled on me 10 years ago still started after that but as soon as you ride 100 yards stall again so been parked 10 years in the garage. Probably going to use this video to get her running again. Now you got me excited. Before it stalled it ran like a champ . There is about 40 hours on the top end so I’ll probably have to do it as well . Like this bike the guy I purchased it from raced it and rebuilt it after every second race . Hopefully I can get it running again. My CRF450R is fun but something about those old 2stokes just makes me happy cheers

[@justinm6110]

You live in the best place to pick up these awsome deals, were i live you cant touch anything for less than 2k.

[@martintaylor984]

I had an 86 cr250 when I was 13. These generation Hondas are the best looking bikes ever

[@wiggie7420]

Breaking up pretty good! I know you’re just getting them running to resell but still jetting is easy and one can do right on the spot assuming it’s a jetting issue

[@DJswope73]

Keep it coming bro! Love the content. Always easily watchable and doesn't drag on.

[@slipknotfreak744]

Love these old school cr’s. You’re really doing well with your content man. I’ve been watching you for a few years now and I look forward to your vlogs. I love fixing and flipping myself and I can see with you that it is more than just a hobby. It’s a passion. Just a piece of advice buddy. I would consider investing in some good snap on hand tools. I myself used to think it was crazy to spend 350 on a ratchet but I’m telling you I will NEVER go back. Great video man.

[@derekgardin1512]

I have a 94 CR80, CR125 and Cr250.

[@TimothyMcVay]

First time trying this, I have 2 cr100s 2003 that have both been sitting for probably over 10yrs ... maybe ridden 5 times.. they have been kept inside. Any advice or if this can even be possible to restore and resell, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[@mattclark420]

Man. I’m not sure if it’s just me but the sound is awesome. The header and pipe combination sounds crisp and snappy. Perfect

[@dementedspirit1359]

That’s the Best Buy you have made. At first glance there is a ton of original shit on that thing, and it looks damn good as is. I was 5 when this bike came out LOL

[@rachalhollier5679]

I had a 1984-1985 cr125r with a 53T sidewinder sprocket on the rear,& it was a torque monster in the foothills of north Georgia. I was 15 @ the time and was my 3rd 2-stroke. A repo I purchased for the price of the labor owed on a top end rebuild which at the time was $1,000.00,yep I stole it at that price. Ended up giving it to my older brother who broke his shoulder racing it. I miss it a lot,,,,

[@clownpuncher1224]

Recently found this channel. Love seeing all these older bikes.

[@trose7620]

Looks a lot like my old 86 i raced i n high school. Started with an 83 then 85 then my dealer sponsored 86. In 88 i went to 250 class and had an 88 KX 250 but still had the old CRs. I wanted to move to the 500 class in 89 but to damn crazy, rode a practice race with buddy's KX 500 and was sore for a week. Some of these bikes you find bring back memories. Started off at age 6 on A KX 60. CONTINUED FROM THERE!!

[@ratherfilmproductions872]

Your fake scare reminded me of a time my dad and I were working on a quad when a rat jumped out from it. While we were looking for it my dad told me to pick up a muffler and see if it was in it. Well it was and it fell onto my feet. Never jumped or screamed so high in my life!

[@rtguy5768]

Love your channel man every time I’m on KZbin I go straight to #2vintage keep up the good grind and watch out for those micey mice😂

[@davideetooktoo8811]

Working on mine today Oil change, new carb float, carb clean, air box and filter clean, NOS oem silencer and new handle bar with new grips/twist throttle Thought it was an 1985 but it’s an ‘86 CR125 Nice find! Keep that bike and make more videos please

[@davideetooktoo8811]

Nice front master cylinder guard

[@davideetooktoo8811]

80W gear saver oil in mine soon 0W40 and 10W30 kept making the clutch slip

[@OriginalBikeSeatSniffer99]

Your talking to yourself mate no ones arsed

[@supremetoonz3430]

All way from Bahamas 🇧🇸 joe . Great video men I just got crf230f 03

[@brendonkendall6429]

Mouse in the air box happened to me haha

[@occif2023]

The carb was loading up in the beginning. Still dirty, jet clogged or air/ fuel mix not right.

[@corporalclegg914]

if seeing the thumbnail of this CR hits you super hard, right in your awesome, then we could have several beers together. this era was, is & will always be pure badass. the 80cc was a freaking rocket & the 250 was only for the fearless. what a great machine. I had CRs & a few KXs of this era in the ‘90s…none survived, so Joe is a Hero

[@krazokid19]

Another bike saved from the scrap yard! Keep up the good work!

[@johnhicks9529]

Another quick tip to you pine sol mixed with some WD-40 is A really good ultrasonic cleaning solution to it keeps.& helps prevent discoloration of the metals.

[@yeboimclovin7419]

These deals r something else man in ny it’s like 2k for a 03 drz125 or something like everything is crazy over here

[@chetmanley7209]

One of my first real dirt bikes was an 85 cr125. Thanks for posting this.

[@petedandrea528]

Best thing I found for fixing rubber boots that are getting dry is window weld Apoxy by 3M meant for holding windshields in vehicles buy at any auto store.

[@shaunsavage1726]

Out of the many bikes I've owned the Hondas were most reliable easy to maintain.

[@johnhicks9529]

Here's another cleaning solution you can try dawn dish soap& pine sol& WD-40 together then stir it really good then try that out. Rinse the parts off good.& spray down with carb cleaner.& dry them out.& the last step spray them down with WD-40. Then reassemble everything after doing that.

[@ncwarrior62]

I had a 125 Elsinore in the early 80’s that bike would scream!! Good Job

[@AvaPxiaO]

whenever you see a pipe smoking from the cylinder ... it is mousie living in it

[@somber8926]

I'm just getting into quads and bikes and this channel js perfect. I can see what this do how they're constructed etc, the last 3 weeks I've learned so much from just videos ifs crazy

[@Brax2700]

I'm restoring an 87 125, my eyes lit up when I saw this video posted!!

[@Brandenuzis]

This old old guy like I had to say like 78 sold me a 250 and a 125 crf both 85s for 1400 put like 60$ into both of them then sold the 125 to my brother love the old dirtbikes

[@matthewstuckey665]

Super inspiring videos man. Just started watching your videos and they are awesome. I’m a new rider but have loved bikes my whole life. Love the channel

[@bossmonkey1126]

Lucky the water pump area is not rotted out. This guy knows his shit. That's the first thing I check before every ride.

[@peteraitken6494]

That's a cracking buy joe always good when you get a bike that's not been messed about with too much sounds great and runs pretty sweet your going to need a bigger garage soon lol take care mate you sure are banging these bikes out the now great work 🔧🔧🔧👍👌

[@HP-hm3pn]

That engine is just begging you to hold her wide open and shred! Great video.

[@andy5786]

Awesome vintage doing work on 85 Honda cr 125 super cheers brilliant videos keep them coming 👍😊❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@matthewstuckey665]

Love when the power bands open up better to. Sounds sooo good

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Huge sprocket for torque. Nice, bet it comes right up. Great find. 👍

[@muhdirfan1427]

25.33 I was like 'open the cap' multiple time then he show the cap was already open then I be like 'ouh shoot'😂

[@earl6969]

** That's a semi rare pipe set up. You really had to tune to it and jetting was constantly changing...but it made some quality power mid and tall. Big sprocket was probably to compensate the low ramp range. digger power vs bogging coming out of first to second on a tight track. Cheers

[@colddraft8778]

Had a 1984 when I was a teenager. Fun bike, that thing would rip.

[@mzondi1970]

The mid-80s dirt bikes have always been my favorite

[@TopRevs]

21:23 sorry but that was extremely painful to watch, the kick is down grinding the gears

[@GiveItGas69420]

i never get why he also proceeds to rev the living piss out of it, I thought I hurt my bikes only letting them idle for 30 seconds to a minute

[@bryanpersig3055]

That's definitely a really clean survivor and a decent deal for sure if it needed a rebuild it would still been a great deal. Your garage is kinda like mine lol gotta move things around just to get enough room to work on things.

[@staygold902]

the 80's crs are by far mu favorite motocross bikes ever. wish I didn't get stupid and sell mine. love the look of them and as reliable as a rase bike could ever be

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

Yeah I rode the old air cooled one's too. What a machine, extremely collectable these days.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Good score on this bike! A fresh air filter should be all it needs, along with fresh fluids & sparkplug. Thanks for a cool video Joe!

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Love the sound of those. That's what I used to race mx on as a kid, had a yz to but the cr 125 was the best, easy to work on to.

[@bigsteve8408]

This kid has a pretty good gig. Buy cheap, fix enough to sell high. Buy back cheap and repete..I guess it works out for him.

[@boosteddiesel1834]

I have a tip for you seen as your often repairing intake boots. Try windscreen bonder. Comes in tubes like silicone sealant. It’s super strong and slightly flexible once set. Hell if it can hold a windscreen into a car it should seal a boot crack permanently.

[@shawnsatterlee6035]

I think you mean windshield. And what you are talking about is window weld. It's urethane. Also ultra gray silicone is the the best for anything...

[@2stroketyson79]

I still remember when you hid Charlies CR on the side of the house lol I told you in a few years everyone would come to ur channel!

[@lawrencemacdonald9454]

Perfect old school two stroke power bring me more Joe.

[@MultiSkidoo]

Excellent channel to watch, he literally can fix anything. Well done !

[@andrewpennington8792]

@Valvoline needs to sponsor you!!!Great job, as always!

[@DJswope73]

23:35 when you killed it kicker jolted

[@amnde1832]

Babe wake up! 2vintage just posted a 2 stroke dirtbike

[@jognlohfd2378]

bro made me. jump when he said "ah a mouse" LOL

[@thegasgeezer]

Mate they are going for £3k here in the UK, lovely bikes, sounds so sweet!!!👍👍