😮 The Most INSANE Motorcycle Restoration Ever | 1996 RM250

[@madmarc]

🎵Survey: Rate the music in this video on a scale of 1 to 10. 1 = It's awful. 10 = It's great.

[@gosolobox]

I like it. Much better than some random Metal BS.

[@andymoss]

10. Perfect.

[@magamagamotorcycleadventur3125]

10

[@burtmcgurt3584]

Some commentary would hav ebeen better. music was cool tho.

[@xipingpooh5783]

10

[@josephhamilton5185]

I’ve never seen someone rebuild and true a crankshaft in-house on KZbin yet. That’s how next level this build is. Killer job man

[@madmarc]

Thanks Joseph!

[@josephhamilton5185]

@@madmarc hell yeah bro keep killin it!! Ever think you would do some sort of atv restoration?? Maybe a 250r or banshee or some kinda vintage 2 stroke???

[@madmarc]

Nah I'm not into quads but I do like watching the Bonzi Garage. His videos are so good and he has the best soundtracks haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4G8haaNnZyhp9U

[@josephhamilton5185]

@@madmarc hell yeah been watching his vids since the day he started that channel! 🤙🏼

[@jabshine_review]

One of the best vehicle restoration videos i've ever watched.

[@Garage_gg]

Although I've seen this build multiple times now, I just cannot emphasise enough, what a work of art it is!

[@VinnieG4]

I didn't go all out like this too. Only because the lack of tools and cash but I know what you mean it's great to get down.

[@spencertaylor5836]

Your skills in rebuild, videography, and editing are second to none. This video is the best rebuild video I have ever seen. Doing videos like this is hard, and your hard work and skill pours out of my screen. Also, music was on point!

[@madmarc]

Thank you Spencer, that really means a lot!

[@jaijua2348]

In 2001 I bought this model, a machine without equal, no problems with it, it was light in weight, manageable, powerful, it had everything, perhaps nostalgia invades me... You have given me 1 hour of pure visual art, accompanied by good music. I told you on other occasions, you are an artist from head to toe, what you have demonstrated with this restoration is at a stratospheric level, only have one option, stand up and applaud him until your hands hurt, you have done with this motorcycle... it's magic, friend, and not everyone knows how to do it. Thank you a thousand times, a job well done must be well recognized, I don't know what your next objective will be, with your permission, I will watch this video again and continue applauding while sitting... Never abandon these works and never stop showing them... a hug, don't take too long buddy...

[@madmarc]

This is one of the kindest compliments I've ever received. Thank you friend, it means a lot.

[@munter10]

@@madmarche’s right, excellent rebuild and excellent video documenting of the rebuild! I enjoyed the entire video, I’ve rebuilt a few dirt bikes.. but not to this level.

[@lbeaulac67]

Yeah, it makes me wanna start ripping a bike apart. It’s been a while. Excellent work.👌👊

[@brettlittle9913]

The patience and attention to detail is almost inhuman,although not into bikes I found the vid a inspiration to anybody that wanted to attain a resto build quality of this magnitude,the time involved and the obvious knowledge shows dedication when it’s so easy to go nobody’s gonna see that so that’ll be ok,how many people went oh no it’s raining get it inside quick at the end of the vid,total respect to you sir,👍

[@bassemkublawi2693]

Bro, this is a work of art. I can only describe this as a destroyed hero that you brought back to the stage. It looks like a movie

[@madmarc]

Thank you Bassem, you're a kind man!

[@ΔημοσθένηςΚαλογήρου]

That's a dream....am 47 years old and now i see my bike when I was child.... congratulations for yours skills..... This bike must be in the museum..... Thanks from Greece...

[@ChristosKourtis]

Έλα μωρή πατρίδα! Είχες όντως RM κι εσύ; Εκπληκτικό μηχανάκι! Και ο τύπος εδώ, κορυφή απλά!!!

[@DSTENDURO]

Ήρθε κι άλλος στην κουβέντα γιατί είδα ότι μιλάμε για 96άρι😂😂

[@JeanGilbertLouisAriose]

The attention to detail is astounding

[@leaflee2066]

I just have to say I was a full time motorcycle mechanic for years and this is the first time on YT I have seen someone pump the brake pistons out before disconnecting the lines, well done, it always wound me up watching people trying to use air lines or mole grips to get them out!

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

Better to just use vice grips.

[@leaflee2066]

@@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf You really aren't better off using vice grips, because if you are just servicing the caliper or it isn't stuck to bad you will be re-using the pistons and no matter how careful you are with vice grips you will mark the pistons leaving them scrap, where as if you pump it out with the hydraulic system that is there working, all you have to do is squeeze the brake lever and put no mechanical stress on the piston how would it be better using vice grips?

[@cutshort436]

I don't normally watch hour long videos, but tonight was different. I was captivated from beginning to end. A truly beautiful work of art.

[@Shreddylife]

The amount of time and effort that went into this RM250 and editing this video is truly amazing. I love 2 strokes

[@cbeharry68]

I'm struggling what to appreciate more, the video or the workmanship. Mindblowing stuff really.

[@Shreddylife]

​@@cbeharry68Agreed, he is truly a perfectionist 👌

[@elderdesousa3598]

A lot of skills, patience and attention to details… that’s quite a job beautifully done!!

[@rukshanmadusanka6548]

Never seen like this restoration video ever. one of the best video i ever seen good luck brother your true artist from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@madmarc]

Thank you my friend, i appreciate you!

[@C_Boii]

Wow, just WOW! For this one i HAD to leave a comment, you took the bike from looking scrapyard-ready, to MINTY fresh. You made a 28-Year-Old bike look ABSOLUTELY stunning. Love your work and dedication to this project and wish you the best.

[@infographistehistorichaiti5929]

The background music is so fitting because this is truly a work of art and poetry in motion.

[@a.k.5099]

The best restoration video I have ever seen and worth to watch!

[@AxisDSTC]

The music, the details, the precise measurements... top 3 videos on KZbin. Well done mate

[@subodhjankar]

I have seen lots of restoration build on youtube this is the only build made with detailing best restoration on youtube so far i have seen i wish this was voice discussion

[@infographistehistorichaiti5929]

The editing on this is also quite impressive. Very professional planning and execution.

[@geoffrey6000]

This is a work of art. If it was mine I would sit it in my living room and never ever ride it. Seeing the amount of work put into this, even though it's only a very very compressed amount, is just insane.

[@oftankoftan]

it's meant to be ridden. everything breaks down, and needs to be built up again. it's the circle of life.

[@randalc6118]

No kidding

[@taztaz6539]

Amen to that Its a labour of love for sure and it shows 😊

[@vntgstks]

This is not a restoration. This is Art. 🖼️

[@williambrown6967]

This is an exemplar of how attention to detail produces an outstanding product. Well done!

[@vasilismanatos8288]

50k subscribers and 17k likes in this video. That means a lot!. One hour video and you dont boring at all!. For sure one of the the best motorcycle rebuilt of the YTube!

[@robertbennett7393]

That's some serious talent , absolutely beautiful job , to do a complete rebuild, and have it come out looking better then it was when it was brand new , that's some serious talent .

[@chickenlittleboy9697]

This is like the best dirtbike restore I’ve ever seen in my lifetime. Keep the work up. This feels like $820,000 dirtbike to me.

[@joelboutier1736]

Thank you. I really enjoyed that last 1:04:11 of my life. That bike almost looks to pretty to ride.

[@thediddly]

You had good form in your skills and showed good mechanical sympathy for the parts. Its nice to finally see a skilled mech in front of the camera, many before you i can hand on heart say showed inly a degree of respect that you showed this and the care to restore it. Well done

[@madmarc]

That's really kind man, thank you!

[@srpdesigns]

I've never seen anyone rebuild a bike like this on KZbin....masterful!!!!

[@Shayderider]

Awesome, beautiful work! Great editing, and great cinematography. I never get over the living room rebuilds.

[@krp6147]

Fantastic, keep up the good work lovely to see a old one brought back to life again 👍

[@ankrapek12]

this is a masterpiece, one of the best restoration videos on the internet hands down!!!

[@michakav]

Dude, you get mad extra points for doing the assembly in the living room. Nice bike.

[@Boots_on_wheels]

Mad???? You are insane. Stunned to see your skill, dedication, attention to details. Just amazing. Kudos

[@Vazerin]

Well Marc, you truly are Mad cause only a lunatic would rebuild from the ground up by repairing everything, but that's what makes you special and what draws me to your content

[@madmarc]

Thanks man the work makes you go mad

[@Tomitz]

That's the best restoration that i have ever seen.... You are an artist mad scientist Brother!

[@madmarc]

That's incredibly kind! thank you!

[@THamm8936]

I have waited a 2 months to see the rest of this bike and I cannot believe how good it turned out. WE NEED MORE BUILDS BRO!! I wish I had even a little bit of the talent you have man this is truly a work of art. I’m doing a 2001 RM250 right now and would love to pick your brain because it’s inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@madmarc]

Thanks for watching man, I hope it was worth the wait.

[@chriscarman247]

Another masterpiece from the best in the business! Thanks for this work of art, your restoration skills are second to none.

[@GeorgeLittle-ft2yx]

I have to say, I’m very impressed. Loved the fact that you can hear the sounds over the music, which was very relaxing. Loved the before and after shots. Loved the fact that rather than just buying new all the time, you took time out to repair what you had, well done. Thank you for all your hard work. Big big 👍🏼

[@imieeet]

Im getting emotional bro its like you are a doctor and you fixed my dad to its young ages again, i cant find words to say how amazing you are, thank you keep doing it

[@jayburrough4308]

This guy actually restored that bike and what a great job

[@Shahar_C]

wow. you are an artist. One of the best restoration I've watched. Hats off to you.

[@KensWorldRestorations]

This is taking it to a whole new level. Bravo.

[@Bick5402]

I don’t often comment on videos, but this video was amazing. From the cinematography to the music and overall production quality. I realize this probably took hundreds of hours to complete, but you should seriously consider doing about 1,000 more of these videos.

[@klkAle777]

the best mechanic I've ever seen

[@jdub2716]

The most thorough and time comsuming restoration of a motorcycle I have seen yet on the internet. Other KZbin mechanics should pay attention. I couldn't stop watching!

[@450bro]

It's just a masterpiece of hard work and dedication!

[@Trikk57]

What a labour of love. How much fun is it rebuilding things like this, putting a bit or anti-seize here and a bit of grease or Loctite there. Making sure it's perfect, better than factory. Cleaning everything 100% and knowing when you're on the bike that everything is literally perfect because you made sure of it.... A lot of people with never know the pure joy and calm that comes from projects like this. The world disappears and you just lock in on the build. It's a therapy, people never understand though.

[@Trikk57]

Oh and the morning of the final assembly, the completion.....🙌 The night before, not much sleep. Running through everything 1 last time, making sure nothing is missed. The anticipation is crazy, all the hours of hard work are about to pay off.. Man I feel this build in my core lol

[@andrewford80]

There is way too much to say than can be summarised in a youtube comment but I have to say a few things. What you do with these bikes is nothing short of amazing. Literally looks like it's never been ridden and better than off the showroom floor. This in itself is a monumental achievement. However, the videography, the editing, the music, it all plays a part in telling this story of bringing these bikes back to life. I know you could just do this behind closed doors and you choose to record it and present it for us to enjoy, free of charge. I really appcreciate the effort that you put it to the restorations and the presentations. Sincerely.

[@madmarc]

Andrew, thank you again for another generous comment. It really does mean a lot to read such kind words.

[@cmcnichols4]

You are an artist, and that bike is a work of art. Well done.

[@jonasmattsson479]

thats one of the better builds ive seen in a bit !!🤟

[@Gigante_mateus]

The musical track was rated 1000, I loved it, I watched it and had a beer, man I really enjoyed it...

[@yokinakasaki5598]

Honestly, this reminds me of the old school you-tube. When it was actually fun. Mainly, cat videos, Tons of comedy, and the helpful build videos. Nothing more and it didn't need it.

[@gregdaniel7435]

Wow! Absolutely amazing!! Definitely one of the best restoration videos I have ever watched, truly a work of art. Thank you!

[@madmarc]

Thanks for watching Greg!

[@cbadnc9040]

Great ending!!!!!! Excellent series!!! Thank you!!!

[@bilbobaggins9552]

You can immediately see the master of his craft, who performs high-quality restoration strictly according to books. I am very glad that specialists like you exist in the world and love their work. Good luck in your business! 👍👍👍

[@DennisKrause-co1uh]

this is the best video i ve had seen on youtube this year

[@gus9272]

I think the same.

[@dieterich6533]

One of the best I’ve seen, and I watched many motorcycle restoration videos. Keep it coming. Excited to see your next project.

[@madmarc]

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

[@davidgame8758]

One of the only actual restorations I've seen on KZbin - most 'restorations' to be seen on here are ruinous, this is a respectful, genuine as humanly possible, costly, laboursome blueprint job: the only way to do it if you're going to. Excellent work that man.

[@geoffrey6000]

Amazing restoration. Too many people "restore" dirt bikes and sell them, but this is not one of those. I bought my 2001 yz 125 for way more than i should have since the prices here in Canada are so inflated. The guy had restored it, powder coated the frame, fresh top end. The kickstart broke right away, the fins on the radiators were all mashed, and the engine blew up two weeks later. Learning experience.

[@RT-tn4ry]

My wife would love the living room work shop ! NICE work by the way !

[@stuartweir1971]

Wow, this was the bike of my dreams back in the day, to see one brought back in such detail is simply amazing. What I wouldn’t give to own that, beautifuly done sir 👍

[@reallycrafty5276]

Absolutely beautiful job. It's nice to see it restored and not broken for parts. Well done, my friend.

[@eddydak2206]

Bonjour, j'ai regardé ce chef d'œuvre sur ma Tv et je doit dire que c'est bien mieux que des films a gros budget. Je reste sans voix. Bravo Mad Marc pour cette œuvre. 💪👋👍

[@madmarc]

Merci beaucoup Eddy!!

[@jbr832]

Amazing job you have done!!! Congrats!!!

[@johnelliott3896]

I don't comment a lot on KZbin but WOW...BRAVO!!! That bike looks AWESOME!!!

[@madmarc]

@@johnelliott3896 thank you John!!

[@rezeerhonor2792]

Dude I thought the video was like 20min, this hour past so fast. Incredible restoration, truly. Now it's a 15.000$ bike.

[@2wheelfox]

Mesmerizing!! You sir are a true artist in every meaning of the word. Cant wait to see the next project.

[@Mxi927]

The best Video on KZbin that I ever saw

[@lordofthesuperchargedgiraffes]

That was beautiful to watch. The level of restoration there is 100%. Awesome video. Thank you❤

[@matthiasschulze393]

that is definitely a yamaha yz in background can't wait

[@madmarc]

🤐

[@canklemedkits3772]

Excellent video! Perfect editing, great music, expert restoration.

[@rangelskt3513]

Melhor vídeo que vi de restauração! Você não é um mecânico mas é um mago mecânico artesão que atingiu o seu máximo! Parabéns! Obrigado pelo vídeo!

[@madmarc]

Isso é muito gentil meu amigo, obrigado por suas palavras gentis! (escrito com um tradutor)

[@rinahnamte5507]

The most detail repairing and restoration I've ever seen in this universe..👍👍👍 Everybody would be satisfied by your works.

[@daviderossi6088]

best video in summer 2024 😍

[@CBRRR-yd8st]

I thought i was good. This is hands down the best Restoration video I have ever seen. You are a master.

[@BrokenSprocket]

Fantastic work 👏 👍

[@iancartwright2640]

Attention to detail bro great job and fantastic work 💯 well done 👏

[@madmarc]

Thanks Ian!

[@darling7084]

長い間、待っていました。ありがとう。

[@alwaysask1]

Worth being released in a cinema theatre. This rebuild is very emotional.

[@kippamip]

Wooooooowwww. These things were the bomb when I was a teen. Especially the slingshot versions. This was a fantastic restoration, and if I ever win the lottery you'll be doing an RM or 2 for me! Thanks for sharing 🤟🏼

[@MTBFreeks]

Can I ask if this is financial beneficial? I own a shop and have done 70-80 percent restorations nothing this crazy, but it ends up being very expensive and I can't find anyone willing to pay for this amount of work.

[@uruguayo884]

KZbin... 💲

[@dieterich6533]

I would fix my bike this way, and film it. Labor of love shows in the video.

[@salimmachila5736]

Passion is priceless 😊

[@TheSunnyTrails]

You do it because you love doing it. These things need to be fixed and looked at. One day someone begs for it. All time man

[@sharpandloud3422]

Financially beneficial (AKA: Profitable)

[@hughproject]

Loved watching this - and also loved your music choice! Really accented it well!

[@rolandklemenz8126]

For museum❤

[@MarkSc1]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ATTENTION TO DETAIL!! TECHNICAL/ ARTIST/ MECHANIC...YOU PICK THAT BIKE IS PERFECT

[@madmarc]

Thank you Mark!!

[@MarkSc1]

@@madmarc ps QUALITY EDITING

[@HayabusaWorld]

What an awesome amazing video!! Probably the best restoration video out there for a motorcycle. I mean from the music to the video and everything in between. This right here is what makes someone hit that subscribe button!!!

[@madmarc]

Thank you !!!!

[@theeb1800]

I am amazed by the quality of what I saw, this is the best bike restoration video I have seen in several years on KZbin, I am talking about the details and the quality of the finishing and the precision of the work as if you do it every day, and yet the pictures were taken with high quality and the montage was wonderful, I did not feel the time at all, I enjoyed every moment and every detail you did, this work deserves to be in the KZbin museum what a unique talent I wish the music was not there because the sound of the work is a massage for the brain and the sound of the music was tense continue and accept my regards

[@lriddle21]

Amazing build and fantastic video. Very well put together. I love to see an old ragged out 2 stroke come back to life.

[@brandonsatterlee7546]

Wow! Beautiful and better than brand new! Such a joy to watch! So mesmerizing!!

[@madmarc]

Thank you Brandon! I'm happy you liked it

[@Gregrsmt]

Absolutely amazing. I learned more in this 1 hour video than I learned all week. Neat tricks on repairing plastic among other things. I'm ready for a nap. Riding away with the tire covers on, classic. Think I'll start restoring my mountain bike suspension next week. Thank You!

[@martydreher9521]

This was an awesome restoration and an excellent video! Very clever tricks in solving some of the issues and making repairs without sourcing new parts. Well done Sir!!

[@madmarc]

Thanks Marty!

[@Fabiolucco69]

The best video on KZbin i ever saw 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 From France

[@vascoiriondo6609]

this is the most complete and detailed rebuild that I'd ever seen...

[@johnceron5736]

😮wow wow wow that job is very impressive and professional you put a lot love for this restoration is the best restoration that I have look in KZbin congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jtbrownful]

One of the best hour video on KZbin regarding restoring a dirt bike, love it

[@mswizle]

Best rebuild on KZbin, so much attention to detail

[@motoqueirodumafiga]

This video is a freaking masterpiece. Now that I've got here, I'll never leave, I'll watch this in repeat for the rest of my life.

[@jonaspoelmans8603]

Sir, the skillset you have is truly amazing, and with 'normal' tools too. Mad respect. Great video.

[@PietroNguyen-th5rm]

You are the best restorator I ve ever seen everything is perfect

[@NikilaMoo]

This has to be one of the best builds on KZbin. Amazing work.