$50 2-Stoke Yamaha Motorcycle First Start Attempt. Will It Run? (Part 2)

[@2vintage]

New video on the 1985 Honda cr250 coming soon! Also stay tuned for the build on the Kawasaki Tecate! Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE if you enjoyed this video! It really helps me out a lot! My Instagram is: 2_vintage_ instagram.com/2_vintage_/ Thank you for all the support!

[@matthewsizemore3701]

Does that not excite you when it runs it gets me so excited

[@2vintage]

@@matthewsizemore3701 yes it does!

[@matthewsizemore3701]

@@2vintage okay well anyway good job things like that you bring back to life are amazing

[@dannyberentes3436]

Nice work done man keep it up love the vids but I dont like watching dirt bike vids all the time try to change it up

[@978twostrokegarage2]

I didn’t think it was gonna start n low n behold it fired up good job

[@bbrut3332]

My first motorcycle was a Yamaha YDS2. 250cc with the 5 speed trans. I paid $125 for it in 1964 with a stripped spark plug in one cylinder. Took it off and down to the local Harley mechanic and he hellicoiled the plug hole for 4 or 5 dollars. Reassembled with no new gaskets and it ran great. 12000 rpm in 1st gear. A great fast lite bike in its day. Thanks for the memories.

[@Snw-vi6xd]

Pro tip when bump starting, run alot faster than that and jump on the bike when u dump the clutch

[@staygold902]

Do this

[@Kitt96]

Definitely do this.

[@jeffkenyon7084]

2 vintage is the pro not you

[@landon7114]

It’s a lot not alot and it’s not u it’s you

[@everready19373]

And put it into second or third gear....

[@numbzinger350]

My dad had that bike when I was 11. I used to hill climb on it. We'd ride 2 up to the trails and he'd watch me hill climb until it fouled one cylinder then we'd ride it home. Lots of memories there for me as both the bike and my dad are long gone.

[@rwl8150]

Check the coils, the RDs are notorious for weak coils. The old trick was to use a couple automotive coils for better output.

[@dharveshsahadeo9369]

I thought the videos you took a job I'm only 12 years old and you inspire me to do good things in life

[@RagdollRacingInc]

Run a small cut in the gap in the kick start arm to get tighter grip won't thread anymore

[@j.w.3345]

Great video! Took me way back in time. 1st step......Power wash, or at least spray most of the dirt off with a hose. You don't want dirt/sand getting pulled into the engine when you start it.

[@raymorris952]

Yes and I bet ther is plenty of rat piss and shit in that filth! Having been in a barn 17 years, I don't understand why you would work on it like that.?

[@duskintheforest584]

Those 70s Japan two stroke street bikes were sweet! The big 3 makers were really cranking these babies out and shipping worldwide! So there's plenty of carcasses out there just waiting for some love! Little, mid or large displacement anything on 2 wheels can be fun. 3 wheels too for us older teenagers

[@miketrstenjak3048]

I’m 14 min in and realized you are still breaking your back even though you cleared off the work bench so you could work on things without bending down to work. Use the bench brother!!! LOL!! Keep the vids coming!!

[@tom1263]

Just have to say..you're using your channelocks backwards. they work much better pulling than pushing. I do love this video!

[@benmoran6198]

It's funny that he cleaned his workbench and still worked on the floor

[@Kaapohamalainen]

If i had bike in that condition i would work in outside🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@barrygordon5223]

Not enough light. 🤔🤨

[@vincentreysen3288]

I never really thought these bikes were cool until you started working on them lol. Keep working hard and don’t let the haters bring you down.

[@idahoduckhunter]

and boy the haters are real on this channel, surprises me

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

Have you considered that the "haters" are just older guys, who love to see younger fellas get into motorcycle restoration, and are just trying to give the benefit of their experience? Did you consider that possibility? 🤔😉

[@robertbak4108]

His channel,his motorcycles,his money. He will learn.

[@aidanleahy7208]

Ultimately he is trying to make money out of this. It is clear he does not have a clue about anything he does. I am no expert and would not dream of putting out the crap that this individual does.Funny how he tries to work with the most basic of tools.

[@Mr.M1STER]

That bike was an absolute steal. Good for you man. All the chrome is perfect on it too which is unheard of.

[@oilinmyblood3906]

Brother.. you are so lucky that you picked up that bike for only $50!!!! holy crap man! you are so lucky you found that bike! Talk about a score!

[@johndoe-ly8jt]

Score? No offense but that thing is a clapper. I wouldnt give the shit off my boot for that thing lol. He should’ve parted it out, probably could of got more money that way.

[@oilinmyblood3906]

@@johndoe-ly8jt any motorcycle for $50 is a score!!! you can easily make your money back selling the parts off of it!

[@hammer5475]

I don’t think that’s the right kickstart, but you could widen the gap on the lever with a cutting blade on an angle grinder and then you can tighten it down more. We all start working on bikes and you learn as you go....cool to see a young dude getting his hands dirty!

[@joe212]

Those are probably the brush springs for the electric starter motor.

[@2clappedout477]

keep up the amazing work Joe! U deserve a million subs!!!

[@motogembo9065]

Sure does

[@_T_R_E_V_O_R_]

I agree

[@jasonhendrie5411]

I agree also he does do a good job 👍👍👍

[@84gssteve]

The oil is clean because there are no combustion by-products mixing with the oil. Since 2 strokes use mix fuel/auto lube oil for the engine, the "crankcase" oil only lubes the clutch and trans.

[@johntunstall9698]

I think you need a brush kit for the starter. It should come with new springs.

[@pingmendoza719]

'Love two-stroke bikes! My 1990 yamaha dt 125 still runs!

[@abrahampablo6000]

Each time I watch your video I learn something new

[@jeffferguson899]

I cringed when you were prying the carburetor slide out with a screw driver.

[@kawasakirule3707]

I know right.

[@dirtbike.drayke]

So? It’s not a brand new 10k bike bud

[@kawasakirule3707]

LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DudeGuy-zt9eg]

@@dirtbike.drayke doesn’t matter if it’s a Chinese bike, still take care of your property, why destroy it when you can keep it nice? Yk

[@bluestripes1]

I build expansion chambers for these Yamaha CS5 and RD200 engines, up to 35hp! got mine to do over 100mph! THe spring is for the starter motor/generator brushes, it supposed to go ontop of the carbon brush to hold it down, not be jammed into the side of it like that one is

[@johnnyyoung6322]

Hey bud I used to have an rd350 it was orange I love that old bike man it was a whole ass butt I hope you get it running great man my name is Johnny Young I appreciate you saving stuff like that to rebuild it you're an awesome person I'm glad I can say something

[@alexanderdengvongsa7525]

On your starter the brushes weren't making any contact so like you said the springs were worn out.

[@kellyburton]

Back in High School (yeah I am old), the RD400 was the bike to have! I never knew they made 200 version of this style of bike. Its really hard to find a stock one, most of them have been cafe converted (which I hate). Love your videos, motivates me to get out in my garage and work on mine. I don't know how you alway find good deal though. Here is TX everything is sky high.

[@pappy451]

i had an RD350 and an RD400 , . . . the 400 was a dog ! couldn't get out of its own way ! the 350 however was an untamed beast ! i was beating 750cc bikes running light to light races in the late 80's

[@timwoods5580]

The purple paint on the headlamp brackets and oil tank is the genuine Yamaha paint and it is called "Purple popsicle"

[@ronrichards2691]

You need get a bottle to hook on the bars for a test gas tank

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

By looks of it, that bike was used as a dirt bike, which is pretty common.

[@bewilderment9268]

Reviving my '78 XT500 and my 2002 Vstar, l used a Gatorade iv test tank on the first ride of each. I had it zip tied to the handlebars. Good job there on that bike.

[@joshbannon8989]

We should all chip in and get Joe some proper tools.

[@aidanostermann2963]

Love all your videos I am so glad I saw your Chanel 3 months ago and can’t wait For every upload

[@michaelweilmuenster5754]

Cool old bike, cant believe you didn't wash it before you started working on it. It looks like it smells bad also. So much easier working on a clean bike and not letting dirt get into the engine or carb.

[@snoopysrc]

2vintage not bad your making progress keep going before you know it you can ride just fix that back break its stuck

[@sebastianbrochu3971]

Make sure you have the throttle wide open when you do compression tests

[@mikestowe6136]

just me a new watcher watching all your videos like i said did this shit when i was a kid makes me wanna do it again

[@johnpaquin8041]

I got my first 1972 rd 350 back in 1978 it was rebuilt when I got I rode for about 18 months and I sold it when I whent to the army then about 10 years back I found another 1972 rd 350 I got that one rebuilt it and paint the same color as my start one I loved the first and I now love this but this time I'll never sell the 2nd one I've owned meany bikes over the years but it was my 1972 rd 350 that I missed the most and was so very happy to get another one

[@Yaboidkilla]

not me sitting here refreshing knowing he’s about to upload

[@rs5001988]

First proper bike i had on the road 1978 Rd200dx absolutely loved that bike still miss it now love the soundtrack absolute bliss 👌 nice work dude good luck with everything 👍

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Run those carbs through ultra sonic for a good cycle then clean em up.make huge difference I bet.😮

[@Snw-vi6xd]

You really stepped it up content wise, loving the new vids, keep up the great work

[@justsomeguy3738]

This is a certified classic

[@VanekLarson]

I wanna see you build a super nice new dirt bike for yourself

[@wouldyouglowme4235]

Looked up your channel about 30 minutes ago to see if you uploaded lol

[@rexfreelom4300]

He is good in saying about the 200cc Twin Yamaha slow motorcyle. He said one person sit on the Yamaha motorcycle at the same time he push the motorcycle while it is on 1st and 2nd gear either one. That save time into my heart the motor and his starter. Everywhere you run at same time pushing the handlebar then jump up and sit on the seat of the Yamaha and press first gear and let go the left side hand handle. That is called starter button except HaoSen TaoTao that built all the best starter motors in all over the world and don't get RIP OFF in Harley-Davidson..

[@seH2i]

I enjoyed this video. Took me back to a time as a young teen ripping it up with 2 strokes n doing my own repairs. Thanks~

[@joshcluff2]

Dual cylinders, dual pistons and dual pipes. Epic, minty.

[@peteschannel508]

I own an old 83 Yamaha MX100. This reminds me of that old bike. Sweet it's a 2 stroke twin! Nice buy, not bad for 50bucks!

[@guylr289]

The bike is a 1972 CS5 200. The "thing" the spring is pushing on is one of the four generator brushes. Two are there for the charging system and two are for the electric start. They have nothing to do with the ignition which is battery and coil on this model.

[@daymianmorin5074]

Acetone work great on cleaning old gummed up fuel

[@patbassman8251]

You put Gas in it thats amazing im surprised it ran , I would of thought petroleum and 2 stroke oil would be needed .

[@1402toeter]

Showing how cleaned up the workbench is and after that working on the floor with the carb, hehehe. keep up the good work.

[@briang4470]

That "black thing" that you were pushing down on was the brushes for the starter motor. You may need new brushes and new brush springs

[@2vintage]

Yeah I do. Do you know where to get them? Every place I look they are unavailable

[@briang4470]

@@2vintage try to find alternator/starter rebuilder or maybe find someone who works on electric motors if you cannot find genuine old stock yamaha parts.

[@skyb8687]

Mikes xs??

[@rexfreelom4300]

The point have lobe for distribute shaft carries the lobe few lobes. You did saw the press spring push the point into closed circuit. The lobe reverse the direction of the push until the opened circuit by lobe alternating. The two spark plugs of twin cylinders enclosed of bores and stroke 200cc will automatic fire same time. The power stroke of both cylinder Twin combustion chamber is fire/boom. That's the Yamaha's way and it helps to win right in the Starting line to the lead of the pack = the highest acceleration.

[@chathamguy1able]

put around 3 coats of varnish on that workbench it will be good to go i did it to mine i can spill gas on it and it wont take the varnish off and put some small gravel in tank with vinegar and shake it the back and forth the gravel will get rid of most rust and let it soak -----------good luck ----------that's a great old Yamaha

[@northofhwy8180]

Awesome content. Love the old two strokes.

[@johnmartin7158]

Merry Xmas ! I use to own a CS 200 Yamaha, 1971 model. Great days for me. I am no 63. Auckland. NZ

[@jessiec4128]

I am really enjoying the video. I will be purchasing either a Honda, or Yamaha. Either one will be fine. Thank you for the videos!

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

Take a hacksaw blade to the grove on the kickstart lever. The bolt will tighten better

[@iainet]

It’s great to see something different instead of dirt bikes.

[@larrywarner9314]

2+2 gum cutter works good on stuck slides plus a heat gun

[@DesmondBorcherds]

Hate it when people don't wash their projects. Dirt in the moving parts, scratching chrome and paint with grit rubbed in by a dry cloth. I have been riding Yamahas since 1964. In 69 I had the predecessor to this it was a CS 180. Gret bike. Deserves to be properly reconditioned.

[@danielhelbig1116]

For the love of god clean the bike it’s screaming to get washed

[@2vintage]

Waiting for it to get a little warmer here. The water would just freeze to the bike if I pressure washed it.

[@jeffkenyon7084]

Cleanliness is next to godly ness

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

@@jeffkenyon7084 Only in a Polish dictionary... 🤣🤣🤣 But point taken... Kid should clean the damn' thing... It's just... what you do!

[@grahamcox8385]

He is more worried about getting the old girl running, he always gets them to look sick anyways, it can look a million bucks but if it don't run, then what's the point

[@jktho]

rather have a working bike than a clean one

[@matthewmurray7886]

You really need to clean your bike and quads before you start working on them would make life so much easier 🙏👍😎

[@crispinleslie]

Yup. I could not even start to work on something so grimy.

[@GrumpysGarageDave]

Too stupid for all that cleaning beforehand talk .. when a customer brings me a filthy machine they get charged an hour labor for me to clean it before I even start to look at it .. that's only one of the differences between a professional and a wanna be hack

[@gagehuntingandfishing3869]

Already know its gonna be good.

[@mr.channel6467]

2-stroke relic I swear, that thing is tight

[@aljackson3300]

Love you videos bud keep it going for a long time

[@murraykriner9425]

Good deal. She starts and runs.

[@302mustanggt8]

Why did I just now get the notification to the video I thought this was a new vid, but I already watched this

[@2vintage]

That's weird!

[@302mustanggt8]

@@2vintage great video tho watched it as soon as it came out kinda funny how I just got the notification tho happy to see you responding to comments keep up the great work man . ps: will there be anymore kawaski Tecate videos

[@Si-gu8uf]

Thank you I will do. love what you do with the bikes

[@kellywilliams2372]

Your back thanks you for using the work bench! Lol

[@kellydecker3549]

You might wanna make a temporary gas tank out of an metal folgers can with a barb on the bottom and a hose connected.. then some wire to hold it up from your ceiling. That's what I made for temporary when the real tank is rusty. Good luck on your bike. Rd's forever...

[@buckroger5850]

Some insulation in your garage would help in those cold winters 😁 my friend and I enjoy all of your videos, especially the old bikes . 🖖✌️

[@EMSPROVIDER-dg4ss]

Awesome man cave...nice work bench.keep it up...peace

[@dopeynightlifetv6859]

Betsy has came too life!!! 💪

[@danpal6737]

As a Mexican we love these cheap bikes, we always repair them until they are junk.

[@marklapirow5473]

You can check the autolube pump by removing the bleed screw. 2 adjustments. First is on throttle cable. Second is by shims on the pump stroke. The starter / dynamo is very heavy, a major piece. Something is broken - brush? It would be great of you had a manual.

[@HockeyVictory66]

Love this bike. I have been looking for older two stroke street bikes with no luck, They are impossible to find for sale in California.

[@louisjohnsonjr.4934]

Drill a hole through the kick lever and the shift and add a pin to keep it from stripping completely out. Itll save a lot of headache down the road with it.

[@JamesBrown-js3lm]

Used to have an RD400, it was an awesome bike.

[@davehouston1410]

Check the stock hey size and up the jets . They were probably lean from the factory . Get the jets up a bit throw a high flow filter and that 2 stroke will open up .

[@davehouston1410]

Jet**

[@embattledboy8978]

Keep up the great work, congratulations on getting married.

[@2vintage]

Thank you!

[@Builditathome-Restoration]

Joee u the man lets get 1 million!

[@CodboyBoss]

Finally been waiting for this video!

[@stagesixx]

The very first thing I do with a find is a wash and detail. I want to see what I got, I don’t want dirt contaminating my work, and for the time that it doesn’t run, it looks good.

[@RagdollRacingInc]

Classic bike

[@sandmanbub]

Those black things with springs are electrical contacts called brushes. Most electrical motors and generators have them unless it's the more modern brushless design. Brushless motors weren't around in 71'.

[@dharveshsahadeo9369]

I will tell all my friends to subscribe to your KZbin channel because it is the best and you do fun videos

[@2vintage]

Thank you!

[@jamesmclean1431]

Pro tip #1 when push starting a motorcycle it works really well if u have a fuel tank and a supply of fuel to the motorcycle that is if you want it run but if you just like to push heavy shit around and wonder why its not starting carry on👍

[@BloodZomBie-sc7ib]

Love the vids man keep up the good work 💪👍

[@herbertsmith6416]

I enjoy your vids.keep up the good work.

[@dharveshsahadeo9369]

Don't let the haters bring you down they are jealous

[@joshcluff2]

This guy is learning everything he knows from the haters, so don't hate on the haters cuz he is lost with out us.

[@GrumpysGarageDave]

Lmao not jealous one bit ... why would anyone be jealous of someone who works like a pig and can't get sht to run right .. only the people here that don't know sht and 10yr old kids think he knows what he's doing .. some of us know better

[@magee16749]

Onve you remove the main jet take off the washer and screw just the main back in and you can tap out the other part of the main jet. Will only come out through the top where the slides usually are. Those get clogged to some times. Just make site you put it back in the right way,they have a pin that aligns with a slot. You need to invest in a impact driver for those side cover bolts. They take away all worrys about stripping

[@skull-s1r]

If you soak the gas tank in vinegar, if really rusted just add a palm full of small nuts then put on cap and shake it for awhile awhile. It works great.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

PB That card slide it'll come out in a bit. Probably gonna need throttle cables to.

[@sandmanbub]

It's important for the carburetor slides to fit the way they were designed to and when dirt gets in and wears them, they must be replaced. Sanding them or using any abrasive on them can cause the same condition. I always use solvents to loosen them up and if prying is needed, I use a plastic or wooden drift / centering tool.

[@chuckles91]

Sweet little bike man. Love it.

[@jimrowe4177]

I restored a RD350. Depending on how thorough you want to be, it can be very expensive. Parts and seals cost $$$. Fleabay is a good source.

[@1991enduro]

Well done m8 good diagnosis sound lovely wen u redline it