How To Quickly Remove Carbon Buildup | RM250 Rebuild 6

[@devonkilgour1896]

Hey Cameron I just wanted to say thank you for your videos and all the time you put in with your rebuilds they have inspired me to take better care of my dirt bike. as of right now im in the middling of rebuilding my 2003 ktm 250sx I wasnt going to rebuild it this winter but i broke my lower back so ive got all the time in the world to do it now and your videos are helping with that so thank you :)

[@UlisesGlez26]

I imagine Haley coming into the shop, "what are you cooking?" Cameron - "power valve assembly" 😄😄 Always learning a ton from you bro🙏🏻

[@iquxxfed7980]

I did the degreaser and water in a pan method for my power valve and cylinder head. Now it’s a different color! It’s a bronze ish brown color. I used greased lighting and made it half and half

[@vintagehonda2021]

Great video, I put degreaser in an old crock pot and let it heat up. Works really well for cleaning smaller parts.

[@Harry_B-gd3hb]

Your videos are so informative on how to take apart and clean parts while showing us all the little details.

[@malcolmbrady1958]

Hi Cameron, I own a classic 75 Suzuki TS250, Amongst owners it is common practise to build a fire in the garden, and place the exhaust on a really good hot fire, or you can use a welding torch and set fire to the carbon inside of the exhaust, You want to see those things burn, it,s like a jet engine, You know when all the carbon has been removed, the flame just goes out, Then a quick clean and repaint, then reinstall on bike, Done it many times. Luckily I do not have nabours , But what a difference it makes to the bike, May be ,some might think this a bit drastic, But this method does remove 100% of the carbon that has built up over the years. Try it Mate.

[@kevmc209]

Like the non expensive approach. Easier for us without the expensive resources to follow along. Glad to see you looking healthy my man!! 👍👍

[@godw1ll99]

your videos are easily some of the best. perfect camera angles and very clear footage of whats going on.

[@kylevoss208]

Your dedication is admired cam! Very talented bro and I'm super stoked to see end results!

[@lcrgarage3245]

Perfect timing for me. Cleaning up parts right now on my build. Great info.

[@footballkickerswag]

You’re looking like a million bucks dude! Glad to see you’re doing better

[@damonmartin2345]

“It was only like a dollar at the dollar store, imagine that” -Cameron Niemela 2019 .

[@VlogEpicness]

Damon Martin paid promotion from the dollar store 🤔🤔🤔😂

[@teisclausen4328]

It’s 2020 bro

[@mikeshem7665]

Super sweet results no doubt, I'll try that simple green on my power valve's that works sweet.

[@ethannethery2]

cameron i have a question im doing a build on a cr125 and im using decal works graphics and in going to use the decal works application fluids is it necessary to use the step one fluid? it makes the plastics lose the shine Keep up the work!!

[@haydendouglass1417]

Those parts came up looking great! 👌🏼

[@Rick.Harsum]

Love your videos. Gives me so much confidence to try things myself 👌👌

[@aussiedigger1441]

Wow, awesome Cam thanks for sharing mate. I'm getting ready to rebuild my 01Kx250 & this is most helpful.

[@goodboyringo9716]

That buffing wheel is amazing !

[@timothysmith3311]

Thumbs up for simple green, they have special green for aluminum but I've used regular on carb bodies for years and never had a problem. Probably works out to a dollar or so per application. Skip the other stuff and go for green.

[@caseycarlson5953]

Another great tip for oven cleaner, I noticed your tank was painted and flaking off. Spray it down with oven cleaner and let it sit. It’ll start to bubble up and wipe right off

[@ftball90]

Amazing vid! That transformation was rather drastic!

[@hrc196]

in your opinion the cr 125 is better 5 or 6 gears

[@blackbeard7623]

Cameron, love your videos. One question though. I'm restoring an 07 KX250F and followed your instructions and bought some Eagle One MAG cleaner. My question to you is, on the label it specifically says, " DO NOT use on aluminum. Did I buy the wrong stuff? Or do you just use it anyway? Thanks!

[@brettskipper4444]

Cameron, thanks so much for this sweet parts cleaning technique video.

[@daviddefortier5970]

Hi Cameron, can you please try cleaning those small parts in an ultrasonic bath? Use mag wheel cleaner with aluminium parts and hot water with degreaser on the steel parts.. just a wild guess here, but im sure an ultrasonic cleaner can do better and its far less work for yourself

[@kevinlepage123]

Another cam tastic job thanks for giving us you're secrets how to do it the cam way God bless you and your family

[@xi-deadshot-ix5838]

Now I'm cringing at myself for scrubbing my exhaust valve with steel wool and engine degreaser 😣 didn't get it nearly as clean as your method and probably damaged it a bit.

[@PyroShim]

Cooking with cameron. This is my new favorit cooking show.

[@kademartin3060]

the work you do is amazing man glad you can make such good content!

[@amineazzamouri6588]

Who else didn’t expect another vid 😂😂

[@frigardosku]

BrownBiscuitBoii i was thinking cameron published it in accident

[@amineazzamouri6588]

Ringo Gingo not like that i meant he made a vid 2 hours ago then he hits us with another 😂😂

[@DYLLY0456]

Could you use oven cleaner to decarbonise exhaust? Having trouble getting all carbon out yz85 pipe and I’ve tried all the other methods. Only one I haven’t tried is the heat gun one

[@rubencriviDT]

Are you not considering to replace the action valve itself due to that damage? It is looking very good, the assembly is close. Keep it pryme 👌🏼

[@joeycourtice4157]

Great stuff love your vids. How do you get into that line of work? I'm 15 and have 2 years of highschool left. I've fully rebuilt amd restored a dt175 and an xr80 and loved it. I want a career or occuapation doing stuff like what you do cos why not motorbikes are sick!

[@Tvm019]

Try out soaking in chemtool for the p valves.

[@ruanstrydom489]

Hey Cam! We just picked up a 2004 Rmz250 yesterday for $200, hoping to restore it to his former glory again. Do you maybe know where you could get cheap aftermarket parts that would ship to South - Africa (budget build) ? We need a bottom end rebuild kit. Greetings and Happy New year.

[@jenelambong688]

im addicted to watch this vlog..super greet

[@bennimue9804]

Awesome, already can't wait for the result!

[@nryme]

What is the spinning disk you're using to buffing up the parts?

[@maxbarrett5973]

Cameron, your videos are so helpful, I had about 4 mill thick carbon on my piston when I rebuilt it. I use vertex piston btw, do you use vertex piston, I'm only 11 and I'm riding an RM85L and it's almost fully factory parts and I don't even race, plz reply.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@brianrehmert8292]

Seriously Cam! This RM is going to be sick.

[@anthonydoyon976]

Subbed. I had similar news this summer. Nothing like getting on the yz and forgetting about it for a few hours

[@chrisacree4324]

Cameron. Can you make a maintenance video for regreasing stuff like swing arms, stearing stems. Ect. Like what you do to freshen up your bikes?

[@CameronNiemela]

I have a couple of those videos in this playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4W7cnt8i66nfLc

[@codyfaught2343]

Love the videos you do some awesome work I’ve learned a good bit on cleaning parts when doing a build!

[@isaiesquivel1759]

Lovd ur vids! How do you separate the left case bearing to the crank without damaging the case?

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks! I just used a crankcase splitter kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYCac6eHo7Noh5I

[@Brenkeeno]

Exhaust pipe oxy/acetylene torch usually good for getting rid of carbon

[@LD9user]

How do you think a sonic cleaner would work on those aluminum parts (with the degreaser)?

[@CameronNiemela]

Yes it would work decent, but you'll need to get the solution quite hot for it to be effective

[@saqibnawaz5139]

Awesomely effortless cleaning of parts,more importantly,extremely cost effective tips

[@MattyM1a]

Bout time I’ve been waiting for another upload

[@thezombieking52]

I can't wait for this build to be done. I'm so hyped!

[@kellywiley9007]

Man I can’t wait to see that rm sitting in my garage.... lol

[@dustin9035]

How does an ultrasonic cleaner work for carbon on the pv?

[@shadow-_-2922]

I use wd-40, sometype of cleaner and a scotch brite pad and it works very well

[@SeamTressGaming]

How to clean your 2 stroke exhaust next ?

[@iancams1712]

I really loved 2 stroke bike. I have 1 too. Underbone 2 stroke 6 speed kawasaki leostar.i really to restrore it but i dont know how?

[@diehard2033]

Glass bead blasting will polish your aluminium without putting a profile on the aluminum parts it's amazing and alot easier than vapour I can glass bead some aluminium and send you a pic if you want i do glass bead blasting and gritt blasting

[@IAF7]

Simple but very effective. Right on bro. 👉👍👈

[@travisjohnson7155]

What kind of buffing wheel do you use?

[@fordrestored4646]

Hey Cameron. Do your stickers on the website stick to bikes too ? If so I wish you had a bundle pack so I can buy them all at the same time. Id love to know. I’m ready to buy some merch. Nevermind I see that in the description they are lol. Would be cool to have a bundle pack though.

[@CameronNiemela]

Yep, they stick to anything and everything clean! www.prymemx.com/collections/stickers/products/pryme-mx-sticker-pack

[@zacharydaring5454]

The bike is going to be insanely awesome

[@jaredamoroso8273]

Great video and always well explained.

[@kajsdbbdbdbd4268]

God damn you are uploading fast!! Love it

[@delta7743]

based on some of my experience with cars how carbon wont stick to a mirror polished cylinder head as easily, maybe if you polished the inside of these covers and parts?

[@therawlifefamily]

Need to get a new powervalve. Once that coating wears off they tend to stick and if they aren't sticking, they wear out way faster and develop some serious grooving that makes them stick even more.

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Maybe super finishing, DLC or polishing could be an option to help reduce build up.

[@nicholasmorris617]

If I want to cerakote my cylinder, will Acetone hurt the nickel plating?

[@CameronNiemela]

Nope, acetone won't harm Nikasil

[@Displarxbl-ur4wg]

Damn didn't even get time to watch the vid from earlier:::))))

[@corytryon6374]

Lookin better than new!!👍🏻

[@alveyhighway]

Aluminum all over the world wishes to be in your shop !!

[@travisk5589]

Hey Cam. Got a jetting question. I think I heard you talk about this issue before. 2017 yz250, yes 2 stroke. The idle seems high after doing hill climbs, or really working the engine. When I get to the top of the hill I throw it in neutral while waiting for others. I noticed the engine revs staying high and slowly dropping. I have backed out the idle screw multiple times. Second symptom which I thought might mean it's rich is that it can be hard to start when cold. I have had to bump start it twice in the past year. That's more times than i have had to bump start my bikes in 20 years. Air screw is 1.25 turns out. Forget what the pilot and main are but i do recall lowering the pilot awhile back to try things out. Any tips?

[@tonykoehn8181]

Air leak better check leak down test or boom seize

[@travisk5589]

@@tonykoehn8181 I doubt it's an air leak.

[@lex1945]

Glad I stayed up. Another vid!

[@esapallinaama5149]

Are you like half from finland? Niemelä is normal last name in finland.

[@robertkhan6599]

can i do this with my bearings?

[@jaredwatts6505]

Cant wait to see who wins this I've wanted a dirtbike forever now just never had the money whoever wins this is going to love this bike

[@kevinhillgrenjr2248]

What does that valve do? I'm a diesel guy never messed with 2strokes

[@CameronNiemela]

Controls the exhaust flow to provide better low end power

[@user-nsixfour]

Just yesterday i rebuilt my powervalve for my ktm 85. Took about 10 min with the glass beading machine

[@chillozz1]

When can whe expect a next/new video ?

[@mountainvalleyfrost5777]

An ultrasonic cleaner works great, especially if it is heated as well.

[@Wangan280z]

Combustion chamber cleaner will melt carbon off steel or aluminum when submerged for 24 hrs... also works great on bongs lol

[@stuntoholics2110]

Hell yeah those look good

[@mastmec]

Green coolant at 100% in a crock pot on stove overnight does a great job on carbon.

[@marcsmith2708]

Couldn't you also put them all in an ultrasonic cleaner with some simple green/water?

[@itaizrihan5701]

i wish u could do some scooter videos 125 250 cc

[@jgeorge2622]

Thanks for all the Good video’s

[@rcmx3011]

accidentally soaked all my parts in oven cleaner and pro honda degreaser for days 😔 hope the parts arent damage too badly can anyone give advice

[@ace-gx1xp]

This bike would look great next to my lt250r quadracer

[@stevewitmer961]

Didn't even watch the entire vid,but I Kno I'm gonna enjoy it!🤙

[@fastouni1146]

you can buy a ttr125 and renovate it please the engine THANK YOU

[@motomatt3763]

Dont be surprised if TP199 enters to win this thing. Poor dude has to ride around on a pumpkin now since he can't source enough zuki parts to stay brapping!

[@mitchr931]

Some vapor blasting companies gotta give you a machine!!! Good work though👍🏻👍🏻

[@jomarbaroro8864]

Pretty cool...

[@brapamaldi]

your beard got shorter between the beginning and end of the video. what kind of sorcery is this? haha, reverse 5 o'clock shadow :P

[@ferschreurs8435]

Make a cr AF 125 or 250

[@wccrispy]

Cam, just an idea I had based on a gun coating company that just closed called Robar: electroless nickel plating + PTFE mixed in = anti-corrosion, self-lubrication/low friction. This place seems to sell the necessary things for someone with time to learn to do it at home: www.caswellplating.com/electroplating-anodizing/nickel-plating-kits/ptfe-teflonr-electroless-nickel-kit-3-gal.html

[@dogstylez585]

Try distilled water and pure lemon juice

[@dakotathomas1962]

You should make some hoodies I would definitely buy a few

[@gasmotosyvida.3687]

Eres el mejor te acmiro

[@maxdecillo]

Excelent job

[@davenawahine6934]

Try a sonic cleaner.

[@nvdvtechniek4041]

Dasty degreaser does the job to :)

[@adamsbikebuilds4265]

Hey Cam nice video! I missed your contest entry but I’m rebuilding my 250 check it out!! Thanks for the videos they help big time!