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

[@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

[@enjoythesho1992]

For 100 bucks I wouldn't have tried to talk him down but 50 is a killer deal

[@rogerbrown5465]

Why wouldn't you try to haggle? It says or best offer..

[@enjoythesho1992]

@@rogerbrown5465 because I believe in being fair to people 100 bucks is nothing for a bike with potential to run you could easily make money on a bike like that ....

[@27Zangle]

@@enjoythesho1992 - I am the same way. However, I have learned to haggle a little bit and it has saved some money over the years.

[@АленАлексић]

never beat a guy up a on good deal...

[@xGrAnTuRiSmOx1]

You always haggle. He saved $50 which could potentially be enough for a replacement part. It does go a long way especially if you're doing these things for profit you will always haggle even if they say non negotiable

[@joshcluff2]

Ahhhhh the paper towel gave me shivers, then I saw the bare channel locks on the gas cap, using them backwards for maximum damage potential? my god man. To quote the wolf Vincent Vega, "Pretty please with sugar on top, clean the freekin bikes". That's step one, you and I will both be so much happier.

[@mercoid]

Yeah.... dry paper towel to wipe dry gritty dust off of chrome. Might as well try wiping the chrome with 400 grit sandpaper.

[@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.

[@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. 👍🇨🇦

[@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 😄

[@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!!

[@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.

[@charlescarter6146]

I cried out " don't don't " when you took those channel lock pliers to that

[@genesmith9211]

me to, i was cringing

[@Builditathome-Restoration]

For all the people that are so sad that the og drawing intro is gone. I tried to remake one and used them as a intro in last video😂

[@2vintage]

cool!

[@Builditathome-Restoration]

@@2vintagebut thanks joe for the amazing content!

[@_T_R_E_V_O_R_]

I watched it 😂

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

How can you work on it without washing it first. It’s manky and the poor thing needs to be cleaned before messing with it. Also don’t ‘clean’ the chrome with a dry paper towel

[@wyatt2287]

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

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Been working on that 86, 4 Trax 350. Fuel tank is shot. Got it running, glad carb was savable. Got fuel tank coming and handlebar switch block. It still had factory air filter in it, no mice inside, thank god. Gonna be nice quad..

[@2clappedout477]

WOW!!! What a Deal!!!!!!! That's AMAZING!

[@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!

[@Aquadicto]

Watching youtube since 2008. Well, iam not kidding this is my new favorite channel. Its so simple yet such good quality. Thankyou for the vids bro if there’s a way to donate or anything like that i will

[@joshcluff2]

So simple and so clueless.

[@Chris-bv4yh]

Are you on drugs man?

[@Aquadicto]

@@Chris-bv4yh the only thing you’re doing here is typing hate comments on his video’s. Don’t you have an life?😂😂

[@Chris-bv4yh]

@@Aquadicto This is not a hate comment. There are some folk on KZbin who think this is the way to repair a bike. It really isn't. Get real.

[@Aquadicto]

@@Chris-bv4yh there a million ways to fix certain things... just because someone’s doing it different then you doesn’t mean its the wrong way.

[@rosk3165]

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

[@scottmaz4063]

The RD Great bike. I had a 1978 RD400 silver color when I was 17. 59 now looking to get another one same year. The sound of 2 stroke and ride is great.

[@offmetaassault7429]

Last I watched, you had just gotten that two stroke honda quad and a couple of polaris quads

[@42StevoStyle]

I lived in Japan and of all the things in my life I regret selling is my 1988 RGV gamma 250.. I miss 2 strokes

[@robertkeenan9585]

Hey man nice video but just a heads up most definitely wash it before you do any work man it helps a lot makes your job easier and less messy

[@danielhelbig1116]

That’s exactly what I was thinking the whole time while watching, also if he cleans the bike before opening compartments and working on things that more dirt can fall into

[@robertkeenan9585]

@@danielhelbig1116 yeah

[@redzed40]

@Master Baiter was thinking that lol

[@-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.

[@janisgrava111]

U should never use paper towel ON crome and painted parts because u scratch the surface of paint and crome.

[@LandonMartien]

It’s already scratched pretty bad so it doesn’t really matter

[@MotoKlyde]

yeah i don't think he was really worried about scratching it

[@frankbutaric3565]

Bullshit. Chrome is hard, paper will not scratch chrome. But if you use paper on dirty parts the sand in the dirt will scratch paint and chrome. Always use soapy water to remove dirt or a power washer

[@wolfgangtegelhuetter3248]

Ich bin geradezu süchtig nach seinen Videos!

[@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

[@JamesMurphy-ry2mx]

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

[@yongkim777]

Why don't you take the time to clean the bike before you start to work on it?

[@greathornedowl3644]

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

[@night07train55]

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

[@Mr.M1STER]

That was an absolute steal for $50. It is in immaculate condition just a tad dirty which is rare. Usually a motorcycle that has been sitting is a rusted piece of garbage but that bike was obviously stored in a nice dry, clean and somewhat warm area which is probably why it still looks so good.

[@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 !!

[@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.

[@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. 🤣🤣🤣

[@duskintheforest584]

Sweet! I love classic style vintage street bikes! At age 17 I bought a brand new 1975 Suzuki GT185. Chrome fenders, same height tires front and rear, chrome dual exhaust. I killed the KZ100s and CB125s! Why can't makers bring this style back?

[@jamesswetland5019]

On the kick starter use your Dremel to make the split bigger that way the bolt can tighten down more. Back then the kick starter was a problem on every bike.

[@mikerafonemusic6177]

on my Honda xr75s too

[@markhinde6187]

can't believe the deals you get, you are soooo blessed.....

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Cool vid, love the old Patina!!!! 👍👍👍

[@garydunn3037]

I had one of these from new back in 1975 and it was in a kind of metallic bronze colour. I was a good little bike, very nippy for such a small engine. I did almost 18000 miles on it, without any major problems, except it was prone to oiling up the plug on the left cylinder when ridden hard. I think it could have been a faulty coil, looking back.

[@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

[@rudyabell863]

2vintage I’ve been watching for 4 years lol🤣

[@TopRevs]

I love these 2 stroke videos!

[@roberthatfull3816]

Reminds me of most of my old feild bikes as a kid knobblie tyres some trim removed and a whole lotta fun with my mates 🤘

[@Githrog]

I have a 1972 CT2 175 Enduro. All those old Yamaha's are alot of fun

[@smokeyou812]

This one really impressed me. Great job Joe!

[@Chris-bv4yh]

You must be joking. This is one of the worst examples of bike mechanics on KZbin. Please don't follow his example.

[@smokeyou812]

@@Chris-bv4yh I can tell your a person that gives thumbs down, but yet always watches. I don't always agree with things he does, but after doing the exact same things with old toys for over 30 yrs I admire his motivation on fixing bikes. Especially now a days. Knowbody is perfect and you learn from mistakes. Better than someone his age with no mechanical skills.

[@Chris-bv4yh]

@@smokeyou812 I virtually never give a thumbs down, and yes you have to watch otherwise its unfounded criticism. The following two videos' just go from bad to worse. What was a repairable classic bike will now be sold off as spares or junk. Whilst it's not a bad thing to learn from our mistakes you don't have to post them for all the world to see? I'm really not sure Joe is learning anything other than how to ruin perfectly good bikes. He needs some qualified help.

[@smokeyou812]

@@Chris-bv4yh all true. Like I said I do commend him on trying during this generation of kids, he's getting better compared to 2-3 yrs ago. He was better off selling that one. Looked like a moneypit.

[@markr.1984]

I had a 1972 200 electric as a kid. It had a purple and white tank with all other painted parts just purple. I ran good most of the time but it had spells of oiling the plugs. If you google "1972 Yamaha 200" you'll see 'em exactly like mine!! Even the purple and white tank.

[@bluestripes1]

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

[@aidanlyons1155]

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

[@johnwhan7288]

THX for making this one short.

[@darylcadman2863]

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

[@OllieAlston]

Ahh yes the 70s 2 strokes, what a great time to start riding bikes. My 4th bike was an RD 350 maroon colour, what a wheelie machine it was, first second and into 3rd.........on the back wheel. What a poser I was in my home town, Saturday noon along Main Street Carlisle in the north of England. The cops never did catch me ;)

[@nicnak4475]

Here in the Uk, a mate had a CS5E electric brand new in 1972 in purple and white, Looked identical to yours, CS3E had a more of a hump style fuel tank and I don't remember one in purple.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Got pieces of an RD 400 out back, planning on building it one of these days. Just takes a ton of free time, and we are busy as hell 5 1/2 days a week but it will be done, too cool not to. Great pick up bud!!

[@bradyswick7542]

more bike videos for sure. LOVE THE VIDS❤️

[@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.

[@islamrepo]

Hey 2vintage, I love your videos and I am wondering what you usually do with the motorcycles you buy that have no title?

[@m8fusion712]

Awesome video man

[@rexfreelom4300]

I have the round headlight assembly and the lamp is with 12 LED right forward beam side plus 12 LED left forward beam with halogen in the center of the bucket for motorcycle's front bracket of the fork. The assembly is brand new that I bought in 3 months ago and it works bright in the detail box. I can have sale price for it. The bracket is right and left side for beryl chromed plated at the front of the handlebar Yamaha. My new black bracket with two clamps have 3 holes on each side. The 2 grips around the forks near the tree of the handlebar. These bracket set inside another detail box also 3 month old - The grip is the clamp - 6 holes total bracket includes 2 of the 6 holes are for mounting with stainless steel bolt x 2. It can hold the halogen socket made out of plastic color black bucket with ring (plastic color black trim) around the light 6 1/2 inch includes 9 wires. You have tachometer with the cable and spinning inside the flexible conduit. The rotation connected at the back of Tachometer. The cable is connected to the hub of the front wheel. When the wheel rolls that makes the tachometer roll with its finger instead of speedometer. I like it - I don't need speedometer because the motorcycle is very loud 8,000 RPM, 5th gear equals 50 MPH. When you see a cop then I must go down to 1,500 rpm, 5th gear on 250cc motorbike.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Nice find man, those dinosaurs are few and far between.

[@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.

[@DaltonScharberg]

Nice find!

[@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🍻

[@1066wastrel]

when I was a lad, the RC200 was the pinnacle of small bikes (a 750cc anything being a `Mans Bike`) then, the 350 came along, they all rushed to sell their 250`s, then the 350LC came along, we were all baffled as to the difference-they all looked the same to us! we weren`t old enough to be bikers, they all had a hell of a Rep` for what they were mind you, in the right hands, they could take on a 750!

[@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

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Gonna check out your 2 Stoke vid.

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

Oh the 200 a real barn fined .

[@PRLRailfan]

Good content man

[@dennisdickey2267]

I love old bikes. I had and rode a Yamaha Twinjet 100, a 1967 motorcycle with a pressed steel frame. Loved it.

[@Burbankplumber]

I had a 68 125 twin by Yamaha. Hell it would move! Fun bikes. True learner bikes.

[@andyhuneycutt7675]

Awesome videos! Keep em coming!

[@sfgssa]

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

[@davidgearardo1788]

when you said oh there’s a VIN I was looking for the dog lol

[@mattinieminen9826]

I think that is not RD, because D means front discbrake. Here in Finland i had 72 model 350cc bike and type was R5. Also sistermodel 250cc was DS7, strange? But your bike looks very same as those with drum brakes👍

[@rickbachman993]

Had a RD 350 back in the day. Fun bike.

[@rustbucketrevival3186]

This video is awesome love seeing the old bikes

[@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.

[@jetstreek17]

It's now 2024 Joe, and you have come a long long way since you did this video.

[@badlyniceness2315]

Is this one of those Yami,s with the roundhouse gearbox…you be cranking along shifting gears when….you go from fourth to first,wheely over backwards? Whoever thought that up?

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Just starts arcing random wires, huh it doesn't like that.no!!!!!!!!!!!!.Thats a good way to fry every peice of wiring in the bike,the bike looks real clean internally from that filter, bet its just fine.

[@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.

[@yeti8it396]

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

[@muhdirfan1427]

Can u do a restoration series of this rd200

[@HockeyVictory66]

That bike would easily sell for $1,500 here in California. I have been looking for months and I haven’t found one two stroke bike within 150 miles from my house in Southern California. That’s a population of 6 million people as well. So, everyone and their brother is looking for old two strokes. I might need to head your way with a trailer to find one or two.

[@johnslater114]

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

[@noahhoch8482]

I have a random question what kind of music do you like.

[@peterjohn3123]

Owned a 71 rd 250, what a fun bike that was.

[@nathanpalmer2086]

Diamond in the ruff buddy good job ☺️

[@SuEnRoD]

I have a suspicion that this was my old bike. I repainted it a magenta color and have never seen another one like it. I traded it in while I was in the USAF in Wichita, KS around 84 or 85.

[@Harryben00]

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

[@feltonseigler7578]

I watch almost all your videos, I do enjoy them. The only thing I wish you would do is clean them up first! That is what I do when repair or restoration, something now that's just me. You do a great job! I amit I'm old!, so yeah, do things differently . Just saying!! Keep up the agin I do enjoy your videos. Thanks for your content

[@jackpelliccia6294]

Nice find👍👍👍

[@arielsaeth]

the 200(only I think)has a dynastart where the charger is also the starter thats why the bigger battery and the big side casing. but what a bargain

[@RT-vo2vh]

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

[@rexfreelom4300]

The Engine as shown in video is Yamaha, and it goes fast like 2 stroke 400cc CAFE Racer's favorite that it out beat a lot of other 4 stroke Racing motorcycle named Hawk 400cc Low profile electric start Cruising 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 .

[@cuhfyy4836]

i just got a raptor 660 that needs to be timed but one of the long bolts that hold the valve cover on won’t twist anymore and it stripped when i took out the bolt next to it it was kind of corroded but came out easily what should i do?

[@wouldyouglowme4235]

Look into helix coils you can pick them up at autozone

[@joshcluff2]

Play in traffic

[@lkjhytrewq123]

Gotta ring the bell for this one

[@jasonwildey9362]

I should send you my 91 cr250 to restore back to showroom condition be ace to see it featured, of course I'd want it back after, great vids bud hope you n your family are well

[@davehouston1410]

Awesome bike man !!!

[@brinkee7674]

To bad it wasn't a YZR250. Way back when a buddy of mine had one. He got it with money from an accident. He then lost use of his arm due to nerve damage crashing his bike. He then 4 years later died, guess how, in another accident. The bike was a really cool little race rocket and sounded skookum AF but 2 strokes were all over the place back then(off road). He also had a Kawasaki Ninja 250r and a Ninja(GPZ) 400r as his EDD

[@nickolasvaughn265]

I have an 81 just like this bike but mines a Yamaha bought it for 200$ change the oil and the spark plug and put a clutch handle on it runs great 🤟

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Correction: Next step, wash the bike. I cringed when I saw you get the spark plug contaminated with dirt from the cylinder fins. Nice find though, it'll run. Sounded like it ran for a second.