Buying Two Project Honda 250x Quads

[@Nickelyoonthehop]

Your never ending supply of projects and content is really quite amazing.

[@crboi6440]

Joe, you should get a parts washer it will make life easier 👌🏻

[@MM_in_Havasu]

That piston has evidence of metal mites(preignition/detonation)all over the crown. The skirt has obviously tried to seize itself to the cylinder bore. Great video, hope you can get a usable rig put together out of both quads.

[@jasieboii5565]

Previous owner probably ran a lower octane. It was high compression so more than likely required race has

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Nice job and to the point. It was a big year for 250x coming into the shop, we had 3 at the same time, then we had 3 1984 200es three wheelers come in on the same truck. A good break from the high tech, late model stuff coming in all beat up. Keep up the steady flow of machines that make it to the ride portion of the show.

[@dougw585]

Will they run?? LOL they will when you're finished with them!!

[@dalynskinner937]

Put that pipe on your 300ex and jet the carb 40pilot 130main!!!! I’ll ripp harder than the 250!!

[@BramVanhautte]

Great addition to your video's would be to show what brand and type of products you use (oil, filters, pistons, rings, gaskets, ...) and include the price you bought it for (even if it was from craigslist or eBay). This gives a better idea for beginners! Great video

[@steelcityperformancesaws]

if you watch his videos right till the end he always brakes down the entire cost of the project

[@mikestowe6136]

i had the red n white one very good reliable quads hauled my 6ft 250 pound ass threw the woods no problems

[@trose7620]

Did a similar crazy job like that for a guy with 2 06 Grizzly 660s. Took about a week, had a great bike when we finished.

[@300zxdriver]

They’re Honda’s, so yes.

[@mrmx3097]

You should pull out the cr250 and cr125 if you still own them you haven't even ridden them in a while

[@ML-Auto]

I also have a 1987 trx 250x. It’s a un killable machine. Keeps the vids comin!

[@mixxedboyybuilds8273]

23:27 high comp piston is back in it when head goes on lol. Don't blame you, I would've cleaned it up & put it back in as well. Yeah it's seen some heat, but it'll be fine as long as there aren't any sharp edges. Sand it with some fine grit paper, clean it up, slap it in & send it.

[@mixxedboyybuilds8273]

23:28

[@2vintage]

Yeah actually the cylinder to wall clearance on the other cylinder and piston was way too small. It was rubbing. So I had to use the other piston and cylinder.

[@MoonShine07]

I'm lazy and use a drill when lapping valves use the chuck from the other side, or put a think rod insid the sucker pad 🤣

[@flickeronthedashboardstudi5126]

looks like the spring rush is here!

[@Steeps1969]

If you lube the valve stems with LM grease, when you do the first start up it smells like a race paddock (Castrol R smell). I know this because I fixed many dozen Lada cars under warranty where the fault was that the play between valve stem and guide was excessive. I would replace the guide, ream it out, then grind and lap in the new valves. It was lucrative warranty work, and I could do 2 cars in an 8 hr day, through practice! Love the vids, keep them coming.

[@foofoojergins9741]

I can't find these kinds of 4wheelers anymore around my way . Especially reasonably priced.

[@jamescarey9197]

Excellent as always, love the knowledge you share👍 my favorite part is when you do the test ride

[@connorbryan1663]

Just wanted to say again man I just love watching your vids lol with my knowledge and passion and seeing you working on these machines so much I decided I wanted to be a power sports technician so now I’m full time for my local ski resorts machines lol

[@backyardrestorations]

Funny, I just got one of these a few days ago let me know if you need parts I have a whole motor for sale too.

[@theboogieman401]

U got pics ? Drop a video ill buy it . lmk

[@theboogieman401]

Nah

[@backyardrestorations]

@@theboogieman401 I reposted the engine. It’s $500.

[@jamesmcdermott6934]

Awesome job Brother, that thing sounds pretty responsive fer an 87!!!

[@gtisid]

did you throw that scratched up high comp piston back in it????mmmmmm

[@rustrenegade8191]

I have the same 250x project I'm finishing up and has a fmf header and silencer on it. I started with a 135 main and was really rich. I think 122 is stock. Trying a 128 main.

[@hardpackmoto]

300ex is so similar in the design of the motor and look.

[@2vintage]

Yep pretty much the same engine.

[@steelcityperformancesaws]

tip for you when applying gasket maker to the base use a small art paint brush instead of your finger it makes for a smooth even coat in a lot less time

[@Noslo_559]

One of my favorite bikes. Enjoyed this one for sure as it brought back memories.

[@nickgruber2593]

Great stuff I have a 250x project and this video will be a great reference for it. Love the channel 👍🏆

[@petemartus8876]

when you hone your cylinder use lots of wd40.i put mine rite in the parts cleaner and stick the hose right in the cylinder while your honing

[@mikespain8655]

Don't know how you are getting all these quads. I like to always use a feeler gauge when checking ring gap. I check both the old rings, and new rings. Also, I push the rings down evenly with the piston when checking gap.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Ive got a top end complete and transmission for one of those in a box in my shop, missing a shift fork but complete..

[@trose7620]

I think dingle ball hone would have worked better then hit with regular hone. It'll be fine. Got your hands full.

[@MultiDude1995]

15:40 that piston popping up is not the same as the piston got in at 15:35 😂😂

[@trose7620]

Looks like my astnt Brian has some Trx 250 parts hes gonna list on our ebay page. Had a couple 88 models in pieces come in with semi decent motors, minor issues. Broke them down and listing the parts. They usually sell quick. The honda stuff goes like hot cakes. Have fun by yourself doing all that work, you'll get done... great vid.... have fun.

[@exlonghauler]

I learn something new everytime I watch your video's !! I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks !!

[@josecastaneda1386]

Crazy how many machines you go thru😭😂

[@georgegoulborn4162]

great job! but personally I would leave the tires it has on. just me, don't like the other tires. these look nicer!

[@jonathanross5382]

My boi got a 1986 Honda trx200sx and them rear tires big as hell frfr

[@jmudd5449]

For the love of God, please buy a parts washer.

[@ethansalony4624]

I put a aftermarket slip on exhaust on my 1985 trx 250 utility. I was wondering what size would I need for a jet now that I did that

[@anthonyguerrera4196]

Why change out the main jet , that only operates at full throttle.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Use straight frame, put plastics on that... nice quad.

[@reggiexp69]

i dont know how you have that much patience :) its motivating to see you work on bikes and fixing them... but its harder to do then look at in a video.. damn i have been working on a adly 300 (honda trx300ex with different plastics) and it was working then it started choking it self like half gaz worked more it died... so i changed carb, nothing changed again nothing changed to a pwk34 carb quad worked i was like okay those carbs are dead or need a clean so then i toke a carb from a quadbike i know worked (i got alot of adly 300 parts and quads) but so the quad started again and worked for 20sec and then the cdi burned a hole, so i toke a other cdi that for some reason had spark but didnt start the quad so i toke on of a working quad the quad worked for 5min i tought it was fixed then it died and wouldnt start again 10min later it started ran for 20sec and died then it just kept starting and dying, so spark plug was all dry black so i put a different one in it, nothing the quad still just started and died, or u had to give it full gaz to keep it alive.. so i checked the valves those were a bit off so i set those good, and still wouldnt start or just once and die... and now the starter died.. and i dont have a extra one.. so at this point im kinda tired of it.. then again im slow and i have been trying to fix this quad for 4 days now you really got alot of patience and motivation to keep on doing it something taking it all apart and looking for the fix.... (i dont have a garage so i dont take engines appart outside that a bad idea..).

[@mikesmith-yc3os]

Gotta say this lad does excellent job of these videos detail and content 10 out of 10

[@sagesmotoalaska473]

I’m trading my 250x for a blown rm85l, I’m so excited

[@0117ization]

Love this channel. Just wish you would buy more utility quads. Grizzly, king quad , brute force.....stuff like that. Keep those videos coming !!!!

[@2vintage]

I will be coming up!

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

Buy more Two Stroke bikes 😁

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

@@wisecampmotorcycles8258 2 strokes are the best

[@user-lx1zg2qo3c]

💯💯💯💪🏼 can't wait to see which one wins

[@6.7Rollin]

HAS A BENT FRAME!. NOT TO HARD TO DESIDE!

[@brianmooney7009]

If your not 1st your last 😂

[@OGKILLa9365]

I like how fast you built that thing haha

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Really should use a dab of grease or prussian blue to check if they are lapped flush.

[@ahsokatano6059]

wow your shop is so clean, what happend, did you have to sell some stuff?

[@2vintage]

All parked outside lol

[@dscanadianoutdoors3257]

Man I've got soft spot for the 250x, first sportquad I ever rode and I had a blast!, more fun than my buddies built 300ex. Been watching this one Ad on Kijiji with both a 300ex and 250x for I believe $1600 cdn.

[@beccakemp3354]

On the grey one look at the frame were swing arm bolts up.... just saying that was my quad I sold it last year. I have a entire parts quad and boxes full of parts

[@beccakemp3354]

I should say its my boyfriends old quad

[@beccakemp3354]

Also id buy it back after you finish it

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

You don't need RTV on those gaskets if the mating surfaces are clean. It's better without it, that was it doesn't get into the engine and block oil passages.

[@alfredrodriguez4215]

33:35 carburetor settings...

[@mikewhitley1183]

I've recently started watching your videos and a few times you had nice looking bikes but the plastic was scratched. I just wanted to point out that you could possibly use the same material use for polishing plastic headlight lenses and it will remove all the scratches. And there's a good possibility that Automotive polishing compound and a good buffer really improve the looks of those bikes I wish it one point you would try that very curious as to how it turn out

[@mikewhitley1183]

Good afternoon I'd like to ask a question. I was wondering someone with your talents why you don't pressure wash those nasty bike before you do an in-frame rebuild? Could that possibly be stainimg from the mud? Your gasket surfaces could be cleaned very nicely by a 3M product that you insert in your drill and it will not destroy gasket services. Personally I think you rely on RTV too much and it would probably save you some money If you would just clean the surfaces. Anyway enough BS you have a great afternoon looking forward to your next video

[@danielthomas7318]

Dunno if it’s my eyes but the red bent one looks like it’s had frame welded up the top towards tank head tube

[@dietznutz1]

Yeah it has

[@navyseabee7245]

you just cant let anything idle on first startup!!!!!!!!! lol

[@minohalo7689]

I have a 87 (I think it’s 87 at least) yz125 that I don’t think is running right and I’m new to the 2 stroke world so what do it do lol it’s got good compression as far as I know it runs and rides but i don’t think it’s getting into the power band like it’s supposed to

[@bigcaputo09]

Great job as usual!!

[@rustrenegade8191]

Hey Joe! What size tire is on that white 250x?

[@jefferybye2169]

Idle good now👍🤙🤘🖐

[@holyhero259]

I always find it interesting how people talk in different areas. Where as you say "quick", we say "real quick" down in Texas

[@gabrieldunembad]

I live in Kentucky and I’m 14 and looking for a project four wheeler I’ve always wanted to be a diesel mechanic or anything to do with motors if you where to ever have a four wheeler for sale I don’t have a lot of money but I would like to know what y’all would I recommend

[@tomking4395]

Do brakes from kx250 fit on kx85?

[@jefferybye2169]

Idle is to high also

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Are you sure they are both 87 250x. Unless red one has 300ex body on it or its the newer 250ex but not from 87.

[@TypicalGuy84]

I would have like to known your ring gap numbers, I just pulled my head and I had 0.0019. The piston was showing signs of blow by

[@develonsmith3179]

The doctor did it again it's alive it's alive!!!!!!!😂

[@zx6smitty]

You can't kill a honda

[@Doru_wolf]

You swap to old piston? !🤣✌️

[@HIS_tube]

Where is this dude from? I need work done on my Kingquad.

[@TheDukieryan]

What happnd to turbo quad

[@jasonrutherford1722]

i got 2 same yearquads same deal man i wishilived closer to you brother

[@ISuckAtCOD1]

hey man new to the channel and also from Wisconsin mid eastern to be exact, I've got a scrambler 500 just rebuilt the carb after it sat for years on end and jetted it put a new diaphragm in it and can't get it to run right now, adjusted the air fuel still won't run, could the float be stuck or should I keep messing with the air fuel mixture? also had it running perfect last night and today can't get it to run at all.

[@RafLPs]

why did you put in the old piston again? i saw you mounted the new one and as soon as the cylinder was on there was the old one. Didnt it fit? I wouldnt run that engine with that old piston..might work but could cause problems quick:/ otherwise love your work👍

[@bobdude2360]

Hey Joe nice video where you keep f****** finding all these for wheelers man u got good deals up there in Wisconsin so will one of those be for sale btw brother keep up the good work and peace out God bless.

[@tedkowal1]

You should fix a vehicle

[@theboogieman401]

Candle wax works good

[@thomasdausch8557]

How often do you sell your repaired machines, excellent videos sir,,

[@markeithpeacock222]

Dude you good man

[@Frisky_FZR]

Wait did you forget to replace both rockers 😳

[@redellhuldt6660]

I’m in need of some 250x parts if you’re willing to sell anything!

[@m8fusion712]

Great video

[@lawrencemacdonald9454]

Joe looks like you sold some bikes and quads or moved them

[@2vintage]

Moved them to my yard lol

[@harleycarter3982]

See you used the old high compression piston lol

[@peteraitken6494]

Looks good Joe 👍looking forward to the race see which wins using my phone as my I.pad not letting me onto KZbin for some reason lol time to renew I think take care mate 👍

[@cypo47]

waiting on him to get a polaris scrambler

[@11GalleryATV]

Why doesn't he clean anything?! Drives me nuts! You could get SO much more money for stuff when it's clean!

[@INORBET]

Hell yeah 😎😎👍🏼👍🏼

[@debztully1339]

Ye ha!

[@sandmanbub]

@Whoop!

[@golfncars5094]

Nice video

[@staceysmith6518]

Joe, quit being so cheap and buy a parts washer you are teaching these kids bad motor mechanic hygiene lol.

[@cjnedeau4801]

He’s asking 1600 for the white one😆🤦🏻

[@2vintage]

No I'm not lol

[@dietznutz1]

I love how all the haters have disappeared guess they finally realised how pathetic they were

[@brianmooney7009]

2nd

[@eyayenterainment]

First

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

Here's your cookie 🍪

[@eyayenterainment]

Idk I’m still waiting on it

[@hollywoodhenson5940]

Hello how are you doing, I had sent you a message about getting a atv from you. I am the guy who just retired from the military after 32 years in. I was wounded in Afghanistan , I have never had a atv and it a dream to have one let me know how I can email you.