Buying a $500 Abandoned Dirt Bike....Will It Run??!!

I end up picking up a 1993 Kawasaki kx 125 that has been abandoned in a shed for over 6 years. I take it home and try to get it running. #Kawasaki, #Fix, #Cheap,
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[@Spookii_official17]

Wow keep the good vids up bro

[@Greywolfwarrior]

Do a warrior 350

[@mattjones1792]

2vintage get a yz125 yz125x and yz250 2 stroke and yz250x 2stroke 03 to present new for a project Yamaha

[@Greywolfwarrior]

@@mattjones1792 I was thinking the same thing 👍🤙yz150 and or yz250

[@carterschulte723]

I'd love to buy this bike but I live in South Dakota but if you willing to go on a road trip.

[@slickricktheruler]

Here’s a veteran tip here. After all preliminary checks oil, filter just take out plug and squirt some premix in the cylinder put the plug back in a give it a kick. If she fires then you can proceed to cleaning the tank and carb. Thanks for the video.

[@Mitchell.LeBeau]

Bro, just clean the carb, clean the tank, change the plug and change the oil and coolant before you mess with starting it instead of the pouring premix and gas into it, it’s common sense for a bike that’s been sitting this long

[@Mason-yj8xj]

Mitchell MX exactly what I said. This dude needs to stop working on bikes

[@waylonthompson1149]

@@Mason-yj8xj preach

[@Mitchell.LeBeau]

Brian Griffin I just don’t understand what he’s thinking when he’s filming these vids🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Mitchell.LeBeau]

And I don’t think he should stop working on bikes, just become a better mechanic

[@rigguyjt]

It's been outside you may need to serve eviction notice to some critters that could be living in that expansion chamber.

[@paddyoconnor5362]

Well done mate. Respect from the uk. Dont know why so many people give you grief over how your bikes run. Your still young but I think you have good knowledge of mechanics. I'm 39 and I'm still learning and I have rode dirt bikes since I was 10. Keep up the good work 👍

[@carltreurnich8482]

Just check the front brake fluid line,there are a series of numbers that will give you the batch code and date of manufacture.....thats the year model

[@dustymeng3252]

Difference between a good mechanic and a bad one is one willing to learn something new every day. Keep it up

[@craigmorgan4676]

Agreed, I'm from UK too 🇿🇦🇬🇧💪👊💪

[@simonchaddock3694]

Also from uk nice one fella keep up the good work

[@MrSmokeingood]

That’s what I do with my bike choke,cold start and immediately start Revving it. cold engines love that

[@ghostjaeger4326]

Ronnie Mac always revs the shit out of the eagles motor as soon as he kicks it, and that thing has lasted 30 years!! But yeah you’re right, it’s not too good on motors to be revved cold

[@makkiron_3775]

That bike is so old, it probably can't hold the minimum rpm for at least 2 seconds so he ahd to rev it a bit so it didn't turn off

[@hagenreinhardt615]

Waiting abt 1 min at idol then after Reving it is better to do it clears everything out before it gets gummed up

[@ohuigin9249]

Ok bud, I can't watch this anymore. That rev at start is called lean an it is how you get cold seizure marks. So flipping draining fuel clean carb, change oil. Clean filter an mix fresh gas an 2 stroke oil fill tank. Then try to start it. Every time you do this stay first. You are damaging the motor. You did damage to this one without a doubt. Not ragging you man, just trying to help.

[@tomatoknuckles]

Finds a great bike for 500 then does shit like that fucking hell pissed me off.

[@astrous6679]

Smart

[@grantkozopas8738]

Agree.. he knows enough about bikes to be dangerous, when it was said that the gas tank had oil and maybe pouring gas in would fix it.. I almost had to turn off the video. He's trying but needs to listen to the good comments made by his viewers. He will bow one up for sure ..

[@SavedTraveler-1975]

Motorcycle channels are stupid. Why does anyone care if this person get this crap going? Then you have people annoyed because someone's doing the stupid shit in a stupid way! Yeah, you'd better spend some more time finding someone that does this the right way!! 🤪🤡

[@SavedTraveler-1975]

@@tomatoknuckles I know right I just wasted my time! And another stupid ass motorcycle channel should help! 🤪I like wrenches 🤪! 🤣😭🤡

[@sixpacksandsrts9122]

I never bash your methods. And just read all of the hate comments on how you do shit. This one made me comment. The thought process of gas going to mix with 6 year old sludge and creating perfect premix. Or the spitting on the pipe and wipe it. Or the no oil down the cylinder this should if been first. Then tear off the carb second. But. Carry on

[@SFSFTV]

Good find mann 👍🏾 Gotta love these years bikes Kx’s I had a 91 kx250 I love that thing!! There Very reliable never let me down

[@302roadking]

Only u fall into a $500 dirt bike, been looking for a year for that deal 😂

[@jenniferbradshaw298]

right,me too.it gets aggravating.everyone wants over 2 grand for a beat up dirtbike

[@joebrownfield7946]

Your not looking in the right spots

[@shakyredcloud3118]

I am selling 1995 KX250 for $600 needing work if u r interested.

[@jenniferbradshaw298]

@@joebrownfield7946 where do i look???

[@chrisb8713]

I got mine for 50$ in parts and with only 300$ built it to good as new

[@spencermills32]

And you guys should do cold starts on the entire collection that would be great

[@exotiicgamingclan3469]

You had the choke on that is why it was over reving

[@aidancorey8749]

just an fyi that is for sure a 93 you can tell by the plastics and kyb front forks

[@Euronymousb6]

I was literally looking at that bike the other day haha

[@davidquezada1938]

Shouldve bought it

[@spenosnipe4805]

U got very lucky, can tell by the frame this bike has had very little use

[@wheelpew4903]

Only sitting for 6 years your lucky the motorcycles and stuff I usually pick up have been sitting 20+ years

[@Mitchell.LeBeau]

Sitting longer is better, means that they’ll be in good shape if they were kept inside

[@phil8461]

Awsome price great videos keep it up looking forward to the next one

[@badeau_17]

No snow by me and I'm about 2 hours north of you

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Love the sound of the smaller 2 stroke MX bikes.. awesome 👌

[@carotzilla]

4:20 Jim from the office? Great video 🤣

[@CainSample]

I bought by daughters kx65 that was left in a shed for 7years...i got it to fire up easy but every rubber seal was bad...water pump needed rebuilt and after riding it awhile the crank seals needed replaced too along with the counter shaft seal 👍

[@CainSample]

Also mix 2 or 3gallons of white vinegar (cheap from walmart) 50/50 with water n submerge the pipe in that for 3 hours and the rust will rub right off with your fingers...a cooler works perfect

[@CainSample]

The clutch was also locked and would not disengage when i got it running...so i bump started it n rode around with the clutch pulled in hitting the power and until it broke free amd its been 100% still 5 years later

[@ryderchapman8370]

Love all your videos

[@lorawilson6430]

That is one nice Kawasaki id buy in a second.I love the Kawasaki seat decal.

[@alexcrafter_]

Hi love your vids. Keep up the good work

[@emmanuelalvarez579]

Yoo bro remember to stay strapped if your going to buy dirt bikes. Allot of set ups have happend and people robbing people . Stay safe and keep up the good work bro you been giving allot back to the community by teaching us. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jacksonelliott1]

I just got a 01 Kx125 so super stoked to see this build

[@ex0tic651]

very good video! thanks from Czech Republic!

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

It's definitely a 93 I can tell by the subframe and front forks. Also The Ceet graphics kit kinda gave it away too they were very popular in that era. That was a steal at $500.

[@taperskater1830]

10:42 such a great view 125 compressor and a 125 Kawasaki in the back

[@theeverythingchannel9588]

I miss these videos like this will it runs are the move

[@DR.P3RKY]

Great find!

[@theflyingbuzzard8148]

If only I could find a dirt bike for that money in that good condition its like you live where everything is reasonably priced 😂😂😂

[@Beerbellybo]

Many deals to be had in areas hit hard by economic downturns. Not saying it’s the case here, but I’ve been noticing the trend. I only wish I could find a deal like this as well, but you know how the saying goes, money talks, and BS walks. A prime example to always have quick access to a little cash 24/7 at a moments notice. Time will tell if this $500 KX 250 was a good deal or not, but until then, good find 👍

[@ohuigin9249]

Don't believe everything you are told, unless you watch the purchase video. People do videos to make money. Keep that in mind.

[@2DclanSnipingTeam]

@@Beerbellybo , 125

[@Beerbellybo]

My Bad, I just noticed that as well.

[@metalheadoutdoors8454]

Nice bike love the vids 👍🏻🤪

[@wabo_airsoftwrld]

Hey I just bought a klx 250 and when I start it the rpm slowly start to run really high as it heats up was wanting to know if you had a idea of what is going on if it's the shims, Valves or something else

[@anthonysousa3834]

Needs to tires airs up old ones then proceeds to say that’s fixed

[@joshclary2807]

🤔

[@Mitchell.LeBeau]

“Newer based on the graphics”...🤦🏻‍♂️ It’s a 93 lol, body style changed in 94

[@NLA69]

Mitchell MX there was actually a bigger chance it was older lol, 90-93 has the anodized blue forks..

[@Mitchell.LeBeau]

FYEAH EXTRA that’s true

[@brandonbehling1663]

It’s either a 92 or 93. Had both yrs. The 90 and 91 was the first year of the Perimeter frame, and all new body style. Then Kawy changed the frames a bit and all new body style again in 92-93 the switches again in 94-98.

[@Mitchell.LeBeau]

Brandon Behling yep... also not all of them came with the blue Kyb forks I don’t believe

[@NLA69]

Brandon Behling you are correct sir. I was just pointing out at first glance it could be 90-93, but for this dude to say it looks newer tells me he’s not that knowledgeable

[@logxn3238]

Love your content

[@elijahdalepair589]

Dude that thing is sweet!!

[@tinyshoproblems9679]

Just built my kx100 starts first kick but it won’t make it out of first gear keeps bogging not sure if it’s the carb or power valve love the channel learn more everyday 🙌🏻

[@traviskx2509]

Do you know any history on those fork stickers? The kayaba ones, I have them but purple on my 1995 kx250 and just wondering where they came from, not sure if stock or not just wondering if you’d know

[@gtisid]

wow that’s a bargain i reckon it’ll outrun chucks cr when sorted.

[@ChiefTrapHustle]

My man joe going green welcome to the team brother

[@Nfl..prodzz]

We got snow in Sheboygan county too!!

[@Timmydog1977]

Absolute bargain. That will clean up like new. Hey, I'm from the UK and our bikes are expensive, thrashed and Rusty.

[@Cavem9n]

Just found a minty ktm 125 for 1300 fully rebuilt and runs like a champ! Good deal? I’d say so!

[@Mitchell.LeBeau]

KADIN BUTTS what year???

[@Cavem9n]

2003

[@coltennelson_4580]

we’re do you find all of your bikes?Ive been looking for one for a few weeks and can’t find any.

[@BryanFields.]

That bike will be a blast once you have serviced it, definitely will have to do a side by side against the cr125

[@paulawestcott7228]

Where to bit non running dort bike looking for 80 cc -125? Thanks for replies.

[@Greywolfwarrior]

Great deal great video👍

[@clayburnett5108]

It’s a works pipe it ain’t chrome use crc and sand paper

[@MistaB44]

Nice find and deal man

[@sneepsnoop3149]

What seat cover does it have on I want one with like the plastic thing on it😢

[@edjacobson8480]

Saw a ton of smoke. My 1997 Suzuki RM does the same and it needs new crank seals and bearings which means the cases have to be split. Eventually all the best old bikes need this especially two stroke.

[@250rtrxjunkie]

Nice find 💨💨💨👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@olsmokey5256]

Pretty nice score you got there dude

[@Marvelfunfaqs]

Sweet find!!!!!!!

[@kelrobins7476]

Oh boy LMAO for the love of 2strokes fix that piece of history right I'll even help you if you send me a return ticket from Australia lol

[@glynroberts3005]

Look like it's had a easy life good buy

[@andenoutdoors481]

I’m in Wisconsin and I don’t have snow, what part of Wisconsin are you in, was it Hayward?

[@n2vxc]

Ya we have all used the ..I got other guy waiting if you don't buy it.. sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't

[@mfsurfer3039]

I been looking for a Kawasaki or Honda 125/250 for 1500 and I can’t find it anywhere. Where do ppl finds these deals

[@TeensMudd]

Are those the stock graphics and if not do you know what kind of graphics those were?

[@rmB-up6it]

I had one of those the suspension was the best for the year and a really strong mid , make sure to clean the power valve on that model any carbon will strip out the teeth on the actuator and it is hard to find that part had to buy mine used on eBay could not get new

[@gtisid]

nice of you to finally adjust that idle, i think if you had tweeked the mixture screw a tad it would have stopped bogging down in 1st and 2nd. still not convinced the crank seal is not letting in air because of the variation with the idle. not sure about the brake bleed kit, but if it works for you carry on. are you paying your mortgage with this channel or is it a part time hobby?

[@gabrielprieto1309]

I have respect for you, you just spit on that pipe like a boss

[@josha5563]

Get ice tires on that bad boy and lake ride it this winter bro! Would be good videos and fun to do!

[@m8fusion712]

It's a really nice kx, good video

[@nathanjunior5218]

Lol I didn’t know you lived in Oshkosh I live less then 30 mins from you lol 🤘

[@Razor6On3]

Hell of a deal....I bought a 91 RM 250 from a guy about 10 yrs ago that had a brand new rebuild on the whole thing. He sold it to me for 600 because it wouldn't start. Got it home and checked the plug and there wasn't one. Fired right up, idled 3 tanks through it and broke it in and i still have it today, still running strong.

[@2DclanSnipingTeam]

Glad it worked out for you. All manufacturers say to avoid idle and vary RPMs during break in. What do they know?

[@destinywelshman8880]

I just got a 96 cr 125 for a ps4 and 50 bucks lml

[@jenniferbradshaw298]

your lucky to find a deal like that

[@MikeG104]

Cool bike. Its weird how the upper green strip on the seat cover, the rear number plates and rear fender are all faded to match.

[@kylewallace2650]

I wish we had these kinda prices up here in canada ( iam in southern Ontario) ....that bike be at least $1000 up here the way you found it

[@kylewallace2650]

@Ashton Whitford oh definitely is fucked ..gotta go north to find good prices

[@dhat9boy]

how far do/will you travel to pickup a bike?

[@magee16749]

When 2 stokes sit like that the crank seals usually go bad and your hand compression tester sadly wont tell you I'd bottom end is shot gotta do leak down test. Or do what I did and not worry about like I did and my bike been stripped 3 years. It's a 77 ir 175 crank bearing insert or race is loose and seems like only option is to but the cases or motor on Ebay and hope it dont have same problem.

[@KowboyUSA]

$500 is a steal. Nice find.

[@tyler238]

Damn bro your area is full of good deals!

[@_Hangman]

Don't forget to grease all the suspension linkages and bearings, they will be dry and have old tired grease no doubt.

[@andy5786]

Kawasaki KX 125 be very nice when running properly vintage cracking vlogs👍💙

[@mikepires2765]

Hey Joe..Do u have a dirt bike 4-sale?? Am looking for a Cr-500/..1985-86-87+up If no CR-500's///Maybe kX 500---Yz 490-500--RM--500!!! If no 500's at all,what about 250's?? I'll even consider a 125cc..Let me know bro!!

[@jacobcummings907]

It was reving high because the choke was on

[@stevenlee1075]

I wish I could afford a good dirt bike. As of right now I only have an 03 XR80R but my dream bike is a YZ125 but that’s prolly never gonna happen

[@MrToband]

Good looking KX

[@maxhicks8813]

3:58 “wabour” 😂

[@robertgisthebest]

That looks mint for the price. You should see the pos 94 KX 125 I bought for £800.

[@bradylamb3008]

your crank case seals are blown that’s why it is reviving really high the same thing happened to my 125. since the crank case seals are blown it’s letting more air into the engine then it should which makes it rev way to high. and my 125 was only sitting for 3 years and that happened

[@davidblum_]

What website do you use to find the dirt bikes?

[@davidbrilmyer2354]

Great deal!!!!

[@tuckerelkins6955]

Where do you get all of your bikes at

[@buildnotbuy3733]

Why do you keep saying the back break is completely locked up? The tire rotates...the pads are just a little stuck.

[@u_wot_m8886]

I’d have cleaned the insides to the point that you could eat off it before even trying to do anything else, good effort tho can’t wait to see it running and riding

[@tristinreger]

Bunch of KZbin mechanics on here lol, great video!

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Sounds great, cool dral, A Gem.

[@jamesamsler2418]

Runner or not...good deal!!!

[@OsamaBinBombin]

That’s a awesome bike nice find

[@zackspear6163]

You are my favorite channel. Keep up the good work

[@eddieg5466]

Super nice bike for a good price !! 👍

[@blakestanton6415]

Love the dirt bike. You should buy a Suzuki LT230s Quadsport or an older Honda TRX400Ex. Awesome vids.

[@eliperry2366]

It’s smokes really bad because it’s a the wrong fuel mixture and it’s a two-stroke so it’s a supposed to run at higher RPMs.

[@chancefox7890]

Nice bike

[@PopVtecZ]

People commenting and have even watched the video lol