Abandoned $50 2-stoke Yamaha Motorcycle. Can We Save It?

I end up picking up a 2-stoke cs200 motorcycle for $50 from craigslist. This bike was sitting for over 16 years. Can we get it to run and save this vintage motorcycle? #Yamaha, #2stoke, #Motorcycle,
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[@2vintage]

Just got the parts in for the Honda cr250! More videos to come! I hope you guys are enjoying them! Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the videos if you enjoy! It really helps me out a lot! Thank you for all the support! My Instagram: 2_vintage_

[@samcrookes2856]

Good vid bro

[@Oscar-sg7bw]

Nice love the dirtbike content

[@abcanimal]

Great videos! Keep em coming!

[@DirtDiggerDanHere]

Hey 2vintage replaced clutch plates on my 84 and clutch still won't engage when it's in gear Can u help If I post a video ?

[@jacevenner7477]

Do you know any where I could get Honda xr70r plastics I can’t find them anywhere, also can you check out my brothers KZbin channel it’s DeadEndQuads

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

I had a brand new RD 400/1976, and I remember those “squishy” grips, eased the vibrations off the engine. I really wish they still produced 2 stroke engines, they have the technology to deal with air pollution and environmental issues. 👍🇨🇦

[@jiyushugi1085]

Crank seal tip: Leaking crank seals can be a problem on these old 2-strokes, and rebuilding a twin-cylinder crank to replace them isn't easy. If the bike is smoking excessively, it probably means that the inner seals have hardened and are no longer sealing. Drain out some of the transmission oil and replace it with transmission stopleak, that may soften the seals enough to fix the problem. Or, if you have the cases split, pour some stopleak on and around the seals and let it soak for a day or two. You're welcome.

[@Zappy1210]

'71 CS200 was the first real motorcycle I ever had, looked just like this one. I got it when I turned 14 from my uncle who had it in a shed for about 6 years. My dad and I got it running, I made a few dirt bike modifications because I lived on a dirt road with miles and miles of farm land to ride on. All my other friends had bikes like DR 200, XT 200, XL 200's etc, mine was the only "street" bike. But was by far the fastest and most powerful of them all. I loved that bike and even after 2 years of the abuse I threw at it, it held together very well. I ended up passing it on to a younger cousin after I got a car, he rode it for years too.

[@jamiebouchard9862]

You can tell he was a guy that took pride in his stuff looking good. To see that filter in that shape I assume the carbs will look the same. Your gonna end up uncovering the beauty that this guy put away 11 years ago and wind up with a really cool/fun vintage bike!!

[@ashtonpetro2936]

Bothers me so much that you don't wash the bike when you get them

[@tomatoknuckles]

Ye know at this point I'm convinced he's trolling us because we always say it and yet he still does it.

[@LandonMartien]

@@tomatoknuckles no point of wasting time washing it if it ends up being locked up rather sit there finding the problem then clean it up

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

I would wash it just so it's more pleasant to work on if it starts or not plus more than likely if it doesn't start, it still has to come apart.

[@tomatoknuckles]

@@LandonMartien Any good mechanic will tell you how much easier it is to work on a clean bike. Adding an extra half hour for a good hose down is no big deal it's just lazy.

[@ianmangham4570]

@@tomatoknuckles He's not gonna give a flying fuck about your ocd, good for him 😄

[@wyatt2287]

The last time that thing ran I wasn’t even born yet

[@rosk3165]

i should have washed it first before i did anything but nice find really cool bike

[@joelwhite3337]

1. Wash 2. Remove carbs (ultra sonic cleaning) 3. Add MM oil to cylinders 4. Use a compression guage to see the compression #'s. 5. Check/lightly sand points and/or gap points 6. When you have confirmed spark, add fuel/oil mix to cylinders to try briefly start. 7. Begin total renovation/parts availability

[@tobysettle8595]

No. 1 WASH!! First and foremost, so you can see what your working with.

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Man ! This guy is so, so sloppy ! Have the crank lever falling off ! Hope he remembers to use 2-stroke oil !!

[@edwardmulder3777]

I'd say the first thing to do if allowed beford putting the bike on the truck ,take out the sparkolators,add some penetrating oil,return sparkers then let the bouncing on the way home help the oil to lubricate everything, then give it a rinse off at home

[@night07train55]

Try using diesel down cylinders instead of oil. Works alot better. What I always use👊

[@holdenthompson2999]

"The Vermont method" never heard of that, but that's probably because I love here

[@rickjames4630]

Best thing out there!! Thank you Vermont!!

[@fightzoid]

I live in Idaho and have used this method. They look at me funny at the DMV here when I have a title from Vermont with an Idaho address. lol

[@rickjames4630]

@@fightzoid Same here. I live in WV an went to switch the title to this state an the ppl at the DMV asked if i used to live there. Well of course! Haha. Not really though. The only thing extra i had to do was get a VIN verification form they gave me to have the local police dept fill out which wasn't a problem because the bike was never reported stolen or stolen on general. Now if it was whoever was getting that form filled out by the local PD might have a couple issues. Thankfully i didnt.

[@princeamongmen7064]

Great buy great find,well done cool looking bike can’t wait to see it finished ❤, always wash off dust first before rubbing it with anything dry avoids tiny scratches this bikes awesome bro!

[@-mere]

Letss gooooo another long video i actually love these more and learn so much moreee🔥🔥🔥 please kep longer videos

[@Chris-bv4yh]

Please don't follow his example. He hasn't got a clue!

[@davidthorburn9327]

@@Chris-bv4yh what’s your problem with writing all these stupid comments. Let people put there own opinions. It’s your opinion that he sucks at this but other people have different preferences and everyone doesn’t need to see you dumb comments about him.

[@TheStp77]

Man do you know what you just picked up? There is a huge market for those old 2 stroke road bikes. You could put 2k into rebuilding that thing and still make a profit on it

[@JamesMurphy-ry2mx]

If the seller spent an hour washing the bike he’d probably have got his 100 dollars. Love your work.

[@stevezephyr]

I had a 1973 200.Electric as they were known in the UK because they had an electric starter in addition to the kickstart, they became the RD200 when Yamaha fitted the disc front brake, the same as the RD250 was known as the YDS7 in the UK until the addition of a disc front brake plus the RD350 was called the YR5. The RD400 was always known as that as it was a later bike and Yamaha were using the RD prefix across the sports two stroke range

[@MeYou-yz2yz]

Was it orange by any chance? I had an RD250C back in the day.

[@stevezephyr]

@@MeYou-yz2yz it was, orange and white with black striping on the tank and orange side panels. I had it late 70s, I wish I still had it, a fabulous little bike.

[@MeYou-yz2yz]

@@stevezephyr Yeah two guys had these when I was at high school. I had an RD 250. The 200's were so much lighter that there wasn't a massive difference in performance. So I converted it to a 350. 🤣🤣🤣

[@bluestripes1]

I made custom expansion chambers and ported my CS5 200cc and got it up to 35 wheel horsepower!

[@greathornedowl3644]

Love the channel, and your willingness to tackle projects others would throw in the towel on. New channel Small Engine Wizard

[@aidanlyons1155]

Interesting terminology for the various bike parts:). What a deal, I paid $200 for mine but I got both exhausts

[@ramishrambarran3998]

That is a piston-ported CS5 200cc that comes with electric start. Around 1972 model. This is not an RD model, as it does not have a reed-valve between the carburettor and the engine-block. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@johnwhan7288]

THX for making this one short.

[@matthewdecker6232]

Hey man, so if you take an empty cleaned quart of oil bottle, poke a hole through the lid, thread a gas line through and get a tight seal. Make sure the line touches the bottom of the bottle and have plenty of line in the other side. Thread on the cap, and you can just put the line where you want, and you can just squeeze the bottle and gas comes out

[@todtiger]

Nice vid, but jeez wipin it dry with all that dust on it NOoooooooo

[@darienjacob2314]

I was cringing he's scratching it so bad lmao

[@dougemery2519]

Owned a 71 250 I bought for 100 back in the 90s. It was my brothers wife's bike. Perfect condition 3000 miles. Problem was that there wasn't a title, used to ride it illegally after dark. Fun little machine.

[@RT-vo2vh]

I think vehicles 1972 or older do not have titles ... the registration was title

[@darylcadman2863]

Maybe clean it before taking plugs out. Don't want crap in the bores

[@yeti8it396]

Honestly I used to start with a good long pressure wash of ANY old bike. 😉

[@frankbriante4044]

only thing that you do that makes no sense please don't get offended why don't you clean up purchases before you start to fix theme , then you don't have to worry about dirt getting into places you don't want. I learned so much from your channel thank you so much .

[@patrickchmielinski6524]

I want a dirtbike

[@brycenbragg5314]

Same

[@_T_R_E_V_O_R_]

Get one

[@DaltonScharberg]

Nice find!

[@rexfreelom4300]

Nope, no starter motor for 400cc Yamaha Twin 2 Stroker. 200cc didn't have the option of add on starter motor. The starter is a relay for switch "ON" the twin capacitors and off switch timer with the distributor in 200cc case includes stator in the housing. The starter switch on your handle was you pull the another gasoline motor trimmer (line or string). The connection cranking system must be able to coupling up the trimmer/chainsaw motor on the side of lower engine Yamaha. The small motor got to crank up the bigger 200cc motor side by side. Already, you added the ATF little oil into the cylinder atop the pistons' rings that is the only way for the fire it up and running good. The used running pistons' rings is better than brand new rings and brand new pistons because wear out will increase the compression. After the engine 200cc runs loud at900 RPM that disengage the small motor so it goes back to the chainsaw bar. Use the clutch on the smaller motor because without the clutch - it won't start. The second bigger clutch for 6 speed tranny of Yamaha 200cc is good and already avail or test it, Said by the Inspector from the DMV in whether the clutch of the tranny with upfront 200cc is badly worn out... Thank you.

[@awesomeproducts1582]

You should restore the whole bike

[@glennfryer1539]

Definitely fully restore.. 👍🏻

[@johnslater114]

Nice find..hope it turns out to be a good deal.. 50 bucks you've already won!

[@benvoiles3505]

I had a Yamaha 200 twin cylinder. But didn't really look like that. Mine was mostly purple and the gas take was kind of pointy in front. I work as a groundskeeper at an apartment complex in Atanta adn some guy moved out and left it there. I think he went to Emory. Anyway, it ran, even though it smoked out of one cylinder. They gave it to me, but it was stolen soon afterwards.

[@mattinieminen9826]

Just distmantle it and then you can see what that has been eaten. It is not so difficult, because it splits horisontally and everything I mean bearings and gears are on the lower part where you can see those, so put that rag away and do the job☺

[@muhdirfan1427]

Can u do a restoration series of this rd200

[@lotophagi711]

Arhg! Wash the dirt off before you start wiping. You are putting scratches into the paintwork and chrome. The dirt acts like grinding paste...

[@michaeljones0007]

I think going forward you should stop at the local carwash, spend 2.00 and at least gently wash some of that 'barn dust' off. Would give u a better starting point and help keep your garage cleaner. It's also time for a decent tool kit.

[@Harryben00]

got yourself a bargain there mate they are worth a fortune even in that condition in the uk

[@brandong8623]

You should wash the bike before you work on it as long as no water gets in bad areas

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Gonna check out your 2 Stoke vid.

[@TheBarnett]

My older brother has 6 of these types of these bikes and they have been sitting and now he’s starting to try to fix em after 11 years also

[@Mukeman]

Ye Ol Tundra STILL needs new wiper blades. Giter done and Keeper Movin

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

This is a restoration candidate, if you'd be inclined. Assume parts still kind of around, but I bet it wouldn't need much.

[@glennfryer1539]

Got to wash it first, strip the carbs .. that’s the law !!!

[@sfgssa]

So many endless possibilities with this bike!! Great 👍 find!!!

[@citizenseventies6738]

$50 ???? This is the kind of money we would pay for these bikes back in the mid-80s !! Not sure about Craigslist as I live in the UK but on the likes of ebay, $50 wouldn't even get you a brake or clutch lever !

[@mattgyver1]

That should be a 6 volt system.

[@TheodoreWard]

If you want to bypass the fuse, which is probably a bad idea, just wrap tin foil around it and stick it back in.

[@chadcaudill509]

Yo if I were you...I'd definitely start washing these bikes before you start filming...the Couch Mob has sent you many warnings...Dont mess with those guys bro! Just wash the bikes..its not worth your life🤺....🤣🤣

[@ov1d1u92]

Man, you are the best, in last week i watch only your content🤠, because i found your chanel last week ago.🤓 I like all what you do on the channel 🤤 Cheers🍻

[@averagecarguy420]

I wish I could find deals like this around where I live. That’s the northeast for ya. This would go for $800 here.

[@abcanimal]

$800 would be a rip off 😂

[@averagecarguy420]

@@abcanimal yup! That’s how it is up here everyone tries to rip everyone else off

[@papabits5721]

Had a RD 125 , the RD 350 was a beast.

[@johnharlan7205]

When I was a kid the RD350 was the shit

[@jefferybye2169]

Gotta agree with ya on that..you gotta wash these bikes dude..

[@murraykriner9425]

Obviously you are doing it more good than the previous owner who enjoyed robbing Peter to pay Paul. Makes trouble shooting a complete headache when you haven't a wire diagram since most of the loom is brittle, frayed, and pulled apart. Was hoping you didn't burn the bike down before getting it to run. Best of luck.

[@daveking7212]

used to have the 200 electric..almost as fast as my RD250

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

The tighter and looser thing is called a dampner

[@allanbrogdon5317]

Going from a trail 90 I got a 200 yamaha at 16 yrs old.90 mph with 2 people it was a big change.Started fouling plugs the Yamaha shop charged me and same problems.Dad said I will fix it.After a month he bought it and fixed it in an hour.He didn't want me to have it because of too fast.

[@BrianAbe-p3n]

Pressure washer would be a good start

[@_T_R_E_V_O_R_]

When u get the cr done u gotta race the 660

[@Rcguy2591]

The chrome is in good shape, proceeds to scratch the shit out of it with a crusty shop rag.

[@jeffreyhaynes5774]

Never jump out a high amperage fuse,unsafe.

[@mattinieminen9826]

You can see the original color:lila, from headlight brackets. Same as my R5.

[@dogdogg3336]

You should do a restoration

[@ironcast]

Yup, she will not have spark without a battery. The bike has a battery/coil ignition system.

[@mikestowe6136]

im 50 love the videos remind me when i was a kid wait i never grew up lol

[@charlescarter6146]

Poor gas cap.

[@michaelb.42112]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@Aquadicto]

This bike in this condition is worth around 1300 euro’s in the netherlands (1500 dollars ish)

[@johnwhan7288]

WOW. Did you learn this or just know it?

[@marte1a256]

You have the best life evdr

[@sonybhau8340]

Same there But my Baik is RD 350 Yahama

[@iainet]

Great to see something different. Love it.

[@paulg3012]

That is just a little dirt not much rust at all, might have had a chicken roost above it.

[@bobbyk6761]

Bring back the paper air filters!

[@ジョンマコ]

Yes! RX350

[@mrsandman5679]

This bikes are super expencive in sweden. Bdw uppload more videos on The cr 250 :)

[@grahamlangston2101]

Fill it with Cider vinegar will clean that tank inside no problem after 24 hours then wash out with distilled water

[@patrickdionne2333]

"Let's connect the red wire to the black wire - Oops, didn't like that". Let's short out the other colors!. Lmao. Worlds shortest video, "2vintage disarms a bom".

[@krispito6963]

Do u think you’ll get it running and what do you do for a living?

[@CHN-fh2sn]

Gone. I won't resubscribe until he starts washing these bikes before working on them.

[@adrianangel3871]

Define" brake indicator", bro..😮

[@MAD450r2]

damn nice oldie. I was born in 71 :) Im 49 so do the math nice bye

[@wouldyouglowme4235]

I want to be 49 years old

[@Frisky_FZR]

You have to be kidding me 50 bucks

[@stevenleek1254]

did you splash i with mud first?

[@dannywhite132]

Wtf I've seen one of these in the UK with no engine heing sold for £125.... America is crazy cheap

[@jktho]

Making me wanna buy every shit bike I see. This is a dangerous channel. 👍

[@user-xv2iz7ix5o]

Good content why do people hate on him. I’m in school

[@joshcluff2]

Do the opposite of everything.

[@Buzzbomb57]

Cant figure out why he didn't power wash it first instead of trying to rub all the dirt off.

[@muddinbros4873]

What's a 2 stoke

[@Andres162011]

What’s the Vermont method

[@harrysilcox3508]

Not a lot of compression huh

[@michaelperkins5746]

Dry tissue with dirt/ sand NO WAY

[@jackpelliccia6294]

Nice find👍👍👍

[@angelrivera-ty3fu]

Just curious did you put the fuse back in?

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Blue wire to coils.

[@aljackson3300]

I am so impressed by this guy he is amazing

[@joshcluff2]

What??

[@dp2905]

Gotta get yourself a can of starting fluid my man..