$700 Vintage Honda cr250 Barn Find Dirt Bike (Will It Run?)

I pick up a 1985 Honda cr250 for a great deal. This dirt bike needs a lot of work. Can we get it running? #Honda, #Vintage, #cr250,
►SUBSCRIBE: / @2vintage
►MY SECOND CHANNEL: • New Polaris ATV Snow P...
►FORUM: 2vintagerider.com/community/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
►►► ADD ME ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA ◄◄◄
► FACEBOOK: / 2vintageyoutube
► INSTAGRAM: 2_vintage_ / 2_vintage_
► SNAPCHAT the2vintage
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
► EMAIL FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY: [e-mail]
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
New videos every week!
The following video features activities performed in controlled environments by knowledgeable persons. DO NOT attempt to duplicate, re-create, or perform the same or similar activities at home, as personal injury or property damage may result. 2vintage( Joe Weber, the persons shown in this video and ANY CONTRIBUTOR, ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY such injury or damage. ALL 2vintage( Joe Weber) CONTENT IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.
2vintage (Joe Weber) makes no representation about the sufficiency of any safety precautions and equipment used in this video.

[@2vintage]

Who thinks this was s good deal? I thought it wasn't too bad! I hope you guys enjoy the videos on it! Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video if you enjoyed, it really helps me out a lot! Thank you for all the support!

[@Oscar-sg7bw]

It was a god deal

[@_T_R_E_V_O_R_]

Cant wait to see what it looks like in like a month Itll be mint 👌👌👌👌

[@jamesproskin5381]

Good deal

[@broganmcnamara4192]

Insane deal, that’s a rare bike. All those Honda’s are desireable and you should restore it

[@broganmcnamara4192]

@Derek Gardin a running 86 cr250 is like 2500 where I live it’s a good deal reguardless

[@budd2018]

Crazy how every bike on craigs list has a top end rebuild. Even the ones that don't run.

[@bobclap4399]

Rebuilt top end and hardly ridden?

[@deborahchesser7375]

People are idiots, a new top “I was told” yeh sure

[@forcastcube7]

@@bobclap4399 😭

[@teal1228]

Any body else love the buying and fixing series he’s got going on?

Thats the whole point of the channel

[@cadenwest1542]

@ facts it’s only what he’s done since like basically day 1 😂

[@muscle24v93]

Same

[@sixteenstone007]

@ no I used to watch this channel years ago and it was basically just him and his brother riding the bikes he was buying and selling. Now the channel is way better due to fixing and showing everything...even the price of what he buys.

[@sebastianmartinez2683]

Yes he needs more subs

[@Oscar-sg7bw]

Finally a dirt bike

[@2vintage]

yeah about time!

[@karl6823]

Joe I know you’re going to have a kick starter problem because I seen a washer missing when you pulled the case off you will see the surface of the case you pulled off is shiny it needs a thin washer to go up against the kick starter, When you go to kick that bike over it pushes up against the case and without that little washer the gears will skip. I know this because I spent a few hours trying to fix that issue so look on the parts diagram get that little washer I promise you will be happy i told you this!!

[@timwilkinson2797]

Good call Karl

[@KowboyUSA]

Thrust washer.

[@zacharywatters1843]

I purchased a 1990 CR250r for $700 that had been sitting in a barn for years, previous owner had it for 18 years. Still have the bike, plan on doing a full restoration

[@TangoDown357]

It's been years since I've worked on a bike, but the way this dude breaks them down piece by piece and explains every step, I just love to watch it. So interesting.

[@wiktorghvb7753]

Finally a dirtbike😍

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Nice find Joe. Those old Cr's were almost dangerously fast. Hopefully you can whip it back into shape and take it for a rip and maybe race it against your newer one.

[@kyleeubanks4843]

That waterpump isnt bad at all those old hondas usually get all messed up from the coolant from sitting because the case is made from magnesium not aluminum

[@noelshed689]

One cool ride I had two back in the 80s 😂😂💖

[@TopRevs]

Finally you bought an interesting bike instead of those boring 4 stroke quad things

[@dublinbikereire]

I have a 84 Cr 80 and a 99 250r ha can’t beat the old Honda 2 smokers 🔥🔥

[@1991enduro]

Yes bro allready subscribed y aint u posted anything

[@dublinbikereire]

@@1991enduro ye hopefully il get a video up soon bud 🙏🏻

[@1991enduro]

@@dublinbikereire good man

[@rigguyjt]

You've come a long way Joe. You're taking the time to diagnose problems instead of just making starting it up your main priority. You never know what's lurking in these mystery motors. Good job. By the way, if that water pump shaft has any slight grooves in it, I'd order that up as well as the seals because an old shaft will just destroy the new pump seals. Have fun.

[@user-lg4dm8yv3o]

Just started watching your videos , I really enjoy watching them every night after a long day at work ! This is prob one on my favorite ones so far !

[@jamiebouchard9862]

Damnnnnnnn!!! I scrolled down the comments because there’s normally a cpl utube mechanics spewing hate. None!! Not in the first 20-30 anyway. Finally, useful commentary that is positive and people can learn from. Can’t wait to see u dig into an old Honda!!

[@TheSteelBlinds]

My first dirt bike was an 85 cr250, loved that thing. Best $500 I ever spent lol. Really wish I would have kept it though.

[@michaeledwards5527]

Bike I had for years. Loved it. My cr500 did try to kill me many times. Lol. Much respect

[@johnprins6468]

Lol..ya those cr 500 were crazy..A REAL MANS BIKE..I USE TO RIDE THE 1986 AND 88 CR 250..MY BUDDY HAD THE CR 500 AND THE YZ 490...BACK IN THE GOLDEN DAYS..55 AND STILL ALIVE. WINNIPEG CANADA

[@aljackson3300]

My God buddy the things you can do with these quads and bikes are amazing I have not seen you give on one yet I absolutely love your channel I will keep watching for a long time keep up the amazing work!

[@kevoshaw4184]

Awesome video thanks for sharing buddy I'm in the UK and was brought up racing and riding these 2 strokes bikes back in the 80s and 90s now I'm 50 yrs old I watch my grandkids ride and I try to fix and repair there bikes 👍👏👏

[@deucenine4life813]

Tour gonna need an after market two piece clutch case and water pump that case is trash bud great find 🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@gtisid]

finally a dirt bike, be defo looking at the parts fische as that kickstart is missing a washer and that split thrust washer on the clutch doesn’t make any sense( although i have not built a Honda yet). sure you can get this looking good with a load of time and cash. from what i see with hondas they always go crusty round the water pump magnesium covers don’t like water and antifreeze

[@twoends80]

Nice video bro 👌🏻. I will be watching this build

[@refugiopoint]

I don't ride motorcycles, I've had old Vespas though, I just like mechanical stuff and making things work again.....for some odd reason I just love watching these videos, so thanks!

[@DaltonScharberg]

Finally a dirt scoot ;)

[@tacticalidiot175]

Damn. I was just gonna buy that! Lol. Hope you have fun with it

[@northernmx5973]

These old bikes are fun to fix up but can be hard to find parts for. I'm rebuilding a 1986 CR80 right now and getting stuff for it was a bit of a challenge

[@danielyesluh1139]

I have a 1985 CR125 I restored and use for Vintage hare scrambles and track freeriding! They definitely need a spring upgrade from race tech old bikes were soft!

[@aidanmcnutt994]

I love watching your fix up vids in between my person projects gives me more motivation. Keep on it with the good videos. Ps wd40 not the best for lubeing a piston, its not really a lubricant best off with oil like you said.

[@seanschabeg7877]

My uncle used to have 1985 cr 500 was such a beast

[@WrenchingWithMatt]

Can’t wait for this build

[@free-birdrocker8809]

I have 2 crs -1, my 85, i kept my 89. my 85 was a beast, it hit really hard on the low end, it shifted pretty darn good, and the suspenders were pretty good for the time. I put on 86 cartrage forks and it rode like a dream. I had some bills to pay so I sold it to a buddy, that odd device you saw under the water pump is for your automatic torque amplification chamber, Atac for short. Hang on to it, they are collecting in value. Good finde bruh!

[@eddieg5466]

I don't know about a good deal 🤔, but definitely is going to be a fun/interesting video !! Thank you buddy , keep it up 👍

[@mj-7444]

Everyone loves Wiseco. I was 15 had too take 4 buses to get my piston rings, Obviously 1 trip to order another too pick up. I have always used Wiseco but man I gotta say there’s nothing like the abuse the stock piston can take.

[@collinpaquette3285]

love your will it run vids learn alot of tips

[@robinj357]

You really are getting good at working on these bikes 👍

[@rm25088]

Finally a bike that's perfect for you. A Honda cr250 from the 80s.

[@grandpasussie7122]

Yes finally a cr250 again

[@392Ken]

Where I'm from I can't even get a frame for that price😂

[@392Ken]

@@Hadfield420 😂😂

[@392Ken]

@@sevendyseven4090 united states (georgia)

[@1991enduro]

Bloody hell lads here in 🇬🇧 UK ur 500 doller bike was is 300quid 350 quid to us so pennies lol i could sell on for about 2 2500 quid so convert that to dollers 4000 dollers lol bikes r expensive here lads

[@mrbluemellow9298]

Same 🤣 in Australia

[@1991enduro]

@@mrbluemellow9298 my mate did scaffolding over there imported a yz250 and a thumpstar pit bike 120 Pro elliot version had em for a steal cos of the conversion rates with the cash im going back 15 years mind ahaha

[@ianmangham4570]

Awesome, I've been waiting ages for a two wheeler lolz, all the best to you the girlfriend and family mate 😎🙋👍

[@hughjaskoch5456]

Cool bike. I had a 86 250 CR that I got a teen in 97.

[@Cavem9n]

Just found a mint RM 250! Picking it up today! Nice bag Joe😀

[@davidbrilmyer2354]

Good score!.be a great restoration bike!.

[@williamdavid1762]

cool videos,i also have a 81 cr 125,,and a yamaha 200 electric im working on...89 yamaha 175...good job.

[@wyattsmith3044]

I have a 1989 cr250 bought from my neighbor for 250$ running driving

[@albertoaceves1450]

Where do you find body’s for the bikes?? I have a 1994 250 dirt bike and I can’t find body parts anywhere

[@chathamguy1able]

you can add water and put in freezer it will pop dents out i tried it on a steel dirt bike gas tank and worked for me but be careful i had a older cr250 like that one but it had kick stator on left side of bike was weird to kick over great old bikes nice find

[@jackpelliccia6294]

Awsome man👍👍

[@creeksquad541]

@2vintage ive got a 84 cr 125 fires up but having trouble with the clutch any tips from i woukd help

[@whoosted5096]

Finally a bike video

[@bluestripes1]

I have a 1984 CR250R that i fixed the water pump with jb weld, its a good bike in the local vmx!!!!!

[@m8fusion712]

Awesome video man

[@jordanhowell3870]

i had a 1985 cr250 i bought off a buddy for $20 it was a basket case i fixed it all up ordered a running engine on ebay for like $150 not knowing if it ran or not if i remember right and it ended up running great i had like 300 or 400 bucks in it i loved that bike and would always love to get one again one day i love the honda atac engine and they only did 1985 and 1986. 85 had rear drum brakes and 86 had disc front and rear.

[@atomcolmes8873]

that was my ride back in the day,lots of fun good memories.

[@markflint8202]

A nice classic bike can’t beat em old Hondas

[@stephenfontaine3249]

Long time follower here and very happy seeing the dirtbike content back. But I was hit with so many ads it made it tough to watch. Hope you get paid for that!!

[@gavinkeats1948]

The geezer knows his way round any dirt bike brilliant footage bro

[@timothymackillop528]

Hey buy a zoom spout bottle on Amazon. They come with sewing machine oil in them.there is a little hose that you pull out of the bottle thats like 6 inches long .great for putting gas in carb

[@chargerfan2]

I remember riding those when they were new. Damn I'm old!

[@420turbos]

Time to buy some new windshield wipers my guy.

[@everydaymechanic4657]

Great bike i had one in the mid 90s but mine was an 84 👍

[@rosk3165]

nice job always fun too watch

[@andrebrunson5352]

Popcorn 🍿 in hand with this bike 👀

[@tannercurve769]

My dads 86 cr 125’s water pump rotted on the inside of the case and we can’t find a new one it sucks. but the cases for that year also get soft.

[@roberts2760]

finnaly some dirt bikes

[@tylerjamesgillismusic4782]

This bike is awesome it should be your next give away bike lol very cool love the vids way out here in Buffalo NY!

[@santosgarage7340]

Very nice cheap honda cr 250 old school and god bless

[@T2D.SteveArcs]

There will be a date stamped into the wheel rims mate 🤣👍

[@itriq8839]

finally your getting dirt bikes now

[@hunterkamp64]

Whens the tecate rebuild dropping🤨

[@sixteenstone007]

Half a click up when in first is neutral right? My 96 CR 250 was anyway

[@coyote_450f]

the reason why its not going into gear is most likely because he tried shifting it with the clutch cover off. if you look in the bottom left corner of the clutch side case you can see the shift shaft come through, you need to pop it back into the right place somehow.

[@kernelbadness]

Were you holding it WOT when comp testing i didn't notice?

[@guso3325]

i love your videos and keep it up

[@aaron7917]

Good video man.

[@mathewheintz7021]

Ah, so you’re the reason I can never get good deals on stuff you’re in my area buyin it all lol. Just kidding lovin the videos

[@slabdaddy4209]

By the looks of those foot pegs it's got a ton of hours on it!! Should clean up nice tho👍👍

[@user-nl2gz7wt2o]

Even though as a retired U.S. Army mechanic I would love to find a CR project and learn how to learn 2 stroke rebuilds 😊

[@DarrenandMelissa]

The more beat up the bike the more fun the episodes in my book!

[@jasonmushmansixtyfive]

1985 CR250 Resurrection: kzbin.info/aero/PLSoApqqK2I6cREaI3gAvFHcyGeVEBRTw4 Check progress here!

[@broganmcnamara4192]

You should keep your eyes out for a little CR60. I picked one up in April and it’s being restored, those little rockets bring like $3k in good condition.

[@the_2_stroke_wizard903]

Awesome I have the 84 cr250

[@2vintage]

Nice!

[@2stroketommy995]

You need some wipers my guy 👍🏼😂🤣

[@jeffferguson899]

get yourself some marvels mystery oil for down the cylinder. wd40 is not a good choice for that

[@oilinmyblood3906]

Oh dude I want to see that freaking Yamaha 200 2stroke!!! When are you going to make any videos on that one brother? I would love to see that bike be built!

[@coreywestgate2112]

I have a questionim im not gettin spark I took the flywheel off and the magent is broken is that what the problem is also where could I get a new one it's for a 1988 kdx200

[@1991enduro]

Check forums m8 see if any othwr years or models will fit lad

[@jakejames1977]

Bingo

[@jacosteenekamp2883]

Nice vid

[@mj-mechanic9525]

Can you start making more 2 stroke videos. I actually think about purchasing a 2 stroke Love the content💪

[@kahlebcarocci3687]

Good find

[@motostuff2596]

Not first but still early

[@BBURKE617]

Once again Joe you got beat how would a kickstart levee internally strip out?🤣🤣outside maybe not inside

[@sevendyseven4090]

Internal kick start gears are common, my '87 currently sits with such a gear, if you kinda know what your doing, you can re shape the gear back up again with a Dremel tool.

[@drakekeaster9258]

Idk if it’s the same but it could be the one way bearing not letting it catch my Honda 300 slips

[@CainSample]

I need that kick lever😂

[@Hanibul_Lecktor]

Bruh, you called the bike of my teenage years vintage. That cuts deep !!!

[@rickwaldren3633]

Not at all bro old school.is the cool school always will be vintage is number one in the sun

[@rickwaldren3633]

I recently saw a race on a track a little well back a 490 yz agenst a old school cr 500 I coulnt.believe my eyes the cr woul let the yz sneak up.on on him.as soon aS he got a little close the cr woud take off on the yz on the back wheel every one was shocked we all thought the yz was twice as fast as the old stock CR guess not this time

[@Brensta18]

16:55 sounds like a old bike trying to breath and live again

[@nobrakes7567]

Sounds like Joe Bidan when he wakes up

[@CainSample]

Sweet bike i have a 84 cr500r👍

[@SuperDcopeland]

Probably almost 20 years ago i had a good running 1985 CR250 i sold for 800 bucks. I knew I should of held onto in

[@staygold902]

Had the same bike my favorite ever. Hope you don't need a cylinder though they are impossible to get

[@mrmoparrr]

Update that to the 2 piesce clutch cover . Those 85/86/87 CR’s were notorious for Radiator / water pump corrosion. As soon as you added coolant it would almost instantly develop a charge like a battery 🔋 because the metals in the system didn’t like each other . It would eat the housing and clutch cover by the water pump then leak all remaining coolant into trans and overheat motor etc .! That bike is definitely worth saving !

[@FuZe.]

I have an 88 and same story, it was really bad I had to buy a new side cover

[@overcome8628]

Have u ever worked on a 250 Elcenoir? I love watching u work on bikes, I has learned so much.

[@CanuckenEH]

Those 85 through 87 Honda CRs were notorious for the water pump case cover corroding because they are made out of magnesium and minerals in the water just destroy them. There's a guy in the UK that makes aluminum ones.