First Ride On Locked-Up Barn Find "Dirt Bike"(Part 5)

I take the first ride on my 1978 Yamaha dt250. This bike was sitting for years and was locked up when I bought it. I cleaned it up, and fixed everything on it without spending any money. Will this motorcycle move when I attempt the first ride? #Yamaha, #Vintage, #250cc,
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[@2vintage]

Well I can't believe the bike has come this far. Never thought I would be taking it for a ride a week and a half later after I bought it. Big thanks to everyone who watched this series and to everyone who commented and left suggestions! Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video if you enjoyed! It really helps me out a lot! Check out my Instagram: 2_vintage_ Thanks for all the support!

[@RagdollRacingInc]

You done well as usual Joe excellent work mate

[@RagdollRacingInc]

Joe your a Guru

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

Those are great Woods Bikes...

[@davidclark3138]

you should give these away when you get them running!

[@RagdollRacingInc]

@@davidclark3138 he needs to sell them to get the next one's

[@jestercinti]

Your channel has singlehandedly motivated me to restore a barn-find 1973 Yamaha RD350 2-stroke. When I want to give up because of a multitude of problems...I see your videos and keep going. I hope to have it running by the end of spring. Thank you from Ohio.

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Amazing mechanical skillset you have, much respect.As a seat cover guy, the first point I would like to share is that duct tape should never be put on foam. When the tape gets yanked off some of the foam might come with it and the glue left behind makes it tough to stretch and smooth the real cover on properly. Use a black plastic garbage bag stretched over the seat and tape it to itself on the bottom. Attaching a cover to a metal base is done either with a skinny piece of rubber with a slit that holds the cover to the edge or triangular metal cut into the base that have to be bent to pierce the cover after it's pulled tight, and bent back to secure it in place many times around the edge. Again, your ambition and skill level are remarkable and the best of luck on all of your adventures.

[@maxtheroofer8004]

that would make a great first bike for some young teenager, he could learn how to work on it by re-sealing the tank, putting new rings and piston on it, new brake cables and throttle cable, that ole thing probably has many more years left in it. for further cleaning of the tank, stainless .177 bbs with some acid should get it nicely rust free, will then need sealed of course and let to cure. i love the old air cooled bikes, they dont make the power and the suspension and brakes arent nearly as good as these modern dirt bikes, but they are reliable and last a long time, and us short people can still touch the ground!

[@ivanstalmakou715]

10:35 lmao the laugh 😂

[@kernelbadness]

Can try evapo-rust or muriatic acid for the tank. Also fill with bolts strap it to a 4wheeler tire, jack it up and let her mix.

[@colinbooth1974]

Strapped to a paddle in a cement mixer ever better

[@basvanlangerak8423]

you are smart

[@reedsmechanical3663]

It's weird the feeling you get when you ride something that was about to be junked. there's that feeling that "Wow, this happend alot faster than i thought it would." Nice vid!

[@christianespinoza5278]

YES THE VEDIO FINALLY CAME OUT I WAS SO EXCITED LOL!

[@corporalclegg914]

that’s a Big Win for that POS. the Persistence of Beating the Odds to get it to Fire, Run, Idle, Shift & Operate was Amazing. Hats Off, Dude.

[@fairbanksairriders]

DT250 with mono shock was a sort of holy grail back then. A shame to see it in that condition, but the sound... still sounds like freedom!

[@sandmanbub]

Glad to see an older one being saved from the scrap yard.

[@_BAD_MERC_]

I am officially jaw-on-the-floor impressed. If you can fix that, you can fix anything. I am in the market for a utility quad and decided to buy a neglected or broken one to save money. After it is fixed I will also have no doubt about the condition of a lot of components. And - no payment on a dirt toy that's gonna get broken anyway!!

[@tpghl5225]

Well he was luckily enough to not have to do too much to actually get it fired up despite the condition it was in old air cooled 2 strokes are pretty tough

[@bkm72]

Your videos give me motivation. I have a '93 yz80 torn apart in my garage and recently had the frame powder coated. Now just need to get the top end done and put it back together. Keep 'em coming!

[@blackbartbartholomew7122]

I’ve been subscribed to this channel for several years. I’m proud to see how far you’ve came with repairs. Great Work!

[@vicconstruction9126]

My god. It's like he has gotten worse. He is so rough. He still doesn't have half the tools he needs. No spare parts.

[@johnclancy9860]

Joe, first I love your videos because you lay out such good diagnostic thinking and backtrack when you need to, to correct a problem . That is a huge value for us in the DIY realm. Your insights and clear thinking are really helpful. I like the way you talk us through your thinking and arrive at the next step to investigate. Second, I need to better understand the valve measurement using the precise spacers or shims. Maybe you can hit that again sometime - doesn't apply to this one I know. Thanks for the great breadth and expertise on the channel

[@Goomer]

Thankfully the "69" still shows up.

[@2vintage]

Lol

[@JiveFive55]

69 so Fine

[@twowheelterror2925]

LOL... A handmade 69 like that can never truly die!!!

[@tibiriuscromwell8918]

Joe. A good mechanic will try once or twice. A great mechanic will keep trying different ways until he or she succeeds. Good is ok. Great is what we strive for. This man is a Great Mechanic. His work speaks for itself. You've seen the videos. He got this bike running. Sometimes quitting is not an option!. Great work, Joe. "Ride Till The Walls Cave In"!

[@b_wilk98]

Vinegar works great in gas tanks if you have the patience...me personally I like instant results. Go get a bottle of muratic acid from the Hardware store...its actually made for etching concrete but works great in rusty gas tanks. Pour it into the empty tank, let the acid sit on one portion of the tank at a time...for instance...let it sit on the bottom, then turn it and let it sit on its side, then turn it and let it sit on the other side. Do five minute intervals with it. It will clean that tank up like brand new! After the acid does its job...drain it, then neutralize it with water and baking soda...otherwise it'll flash rust. Hope this helps you!

[@TimArmbruster]

Amazing! The soul of the silver seat sixty nine lives on!

[@RpmAuto]

26:48 Your neighbors was like why is he going by our house so slow 😂 he should be going 70

[@HockeyVictory66]

Cool bike. That’s something Steve McQueen would ride across the California desert in the 70’s. I believe he rode a Husqavarrna 4 hundred cc model though.

[@BrianRousseau603]

Boy that brought back ALOT of memories, I had a DT 250 in high school and I think I worked on it more than I rode it. Used to eat points like M&Ms, new Points and away it would go. That was a really rough go at it. nice job

[@arnoldbowling7904]

For the gas tank, bungy cord it to the back wheel of a lawn tractor. jack up back wheels on stands and let run with nuts in tank like you did. Carsand Cameras showed me that trick. they did it on a z50 tank. worked pretty good.

[@kaynecustoza3365]

Hell ya it’s really alive now. I just notice ur almost at 200k wow you’ve really came along way man

[@RpmAuto]

Lol. 😂I think you just need to cut the gas tank open and sandblast it and then weld it back together. Glad to see it going again. You remind me so much of me back in the day when I used to dig him out of people's backyards and get them going in that shape. I hope the throttle don't stick 🙈

[@locostse7en]

Loving this channel. You have great knowledge and I am learning alot . Love how you take a wreck and make it usable again . X

[@richardsmith8590]

LOL! You are a patient man!!! The coup de gras was the duct tape seat!

[@j.w.3345]

I have to admit, I thought this one was a lost cause. I guess now I’ll have to dig out my old DR 500 and take a shot at getting it running. Great job dude!!

[@stanm2.0]

That is the beauty of these 70's two strokes. Not the most complicated machines on the planet and real workhorses. They could be sitting underwater for years and with a little love, a shop manual and a part or two from ebay....you're doing wheelies down the street with a duct tape seat and half a break.

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

@@stanm2.0 Unlike modern two strokes my cousin 2015 sx150 was a pain to start but my 98 cr125 use to start first kick every time hot or cold one he use to do the top end evey month compression issues I use to do mine once maybe two times a year mine was like a trying to kick over a 250 lol

[@jessetippett8639]

Good luck

[@olsonjamie]

Glad you got her running good work it’s always rewarding when your effort shines in the end

[@jasonjoyner6940]

Wow! That was super cool! 1978 2canchew!

[@stanm2.0]

Way to go....this bike is a great candidate for a full restoration. You should go for it and make it a whole series of videos. I did a 1977 YZ125 (similar) and surprisingly 95% of the O.E.M and New Old Stock stuff is still out there. I was going for complete original so it took some waiting and hunting for a few of the parts but eventually they show up on EBAY. I'd be happy to send you pictures of the before and after. I didn't do it on youtube sadly enough though. Keep the content coming.

[@briankennedy5578]

You can go to any fabric store and buy some vinyl to cover that seat. Just fold the corners like wrapping a present. Its really cheap.

[@robinbrowne5419]

Somehow I missed this series of videos. All your perseverance finally paid off reviving this bike from the dead. Great job. Yamaha knows how to make them sound awesome. This 250 sounds like a torque monster. I'd say it's a keeper. Cheers :-)

[@sandmanbub]

I've missed some videos and will catch up when I am able. Was wondering if the oil injection pump was working. I noticed the cable for it was still in place.

[@diningroomfish5470]

Amazing joe, you have a cool way of getting it done really cool, back to life 👍

[@Misumena.V]

yamaha enduros are my favorite series of bikes! cool to see you get an old crusty one running! congrats! always a good feeling!

[@11GalleryATV]

Nice to see that thing running! Good job bro!

[@2vintageDeamonFan]

Hopefully ol 2 vintage remebers me I been around since the beginning

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

You revived it. Great job!

[@ryangreen921]

Exalent job getting that old 1978 dt 250 going. Keep up the good work

[@shartne]

Man that is awesome that you got it to run so good. It really surprised me. It seems like it may have even improved a few more pounds on compression by running it. A brand new ring would do wonders. If you could get a over sized piston and dingle hone it some more it would be great. Or have it bored. It runs pretty decent the way it is so far. Just a new ring would be an improvement. I wonder how much compression it has since you drove it some. It looks like it quit smoking a lot. Where I live 150 dollars is cheap for a motorcycle they go for thousands of dollar around here. You just cannot even find one for sale. Yeah I know you brought it a long way but really they just are not available here where I live unless you got a couple grand.

[@randytorres5150]

I was waiting for this video... sick man 💪

[@mysteryman2852]

Great work!!! You’ve inspired me throughout a couple months now I’ve got 3 bikes and sold 4

[@Outboards39]

That laugh though when the gas came through the line

[@donspringer8222]

There is some 2 part pink epoxy you can use to seal the gas tank. I did it with my 82 CB900F and it worked great. Sealed up the tank and was cheap and easy. Good choice instead of replacing the tank.

[@MD-sr1sc]

your skills have increase so much, nice job !

[@Canuck_213]

love the content, but the amount of adds is unacceptable.

[@gavinoliver8074]

Pay the money for premium KZbin then. You will thank me later.

[@alexlcm9773]

Fast forward to the end of the video then replay. No ads then

[@noahmiller8643]

@@alexlcm9773 yo how did I never know about this?

[@allan9603]

​@@noahmiller8643, you're drunk all the time😅😅

[@grandcrappy]

Atta baby. Vintage bikes are kool and we can work on them. Warm them up thoroughly before high ram's and you will double or triple top end life.

[@drewdew6874]

Great job!

[@shaunsavage1726]

Been restoring a 79 yz250. Engine frame suspension tires chain sprocket bars grips levers. Lotta parts hurricanes bike

[@santosgarage7340]

Very nice run build for vintage bike and godbless

[@cbrnic]

I can’t believe this thing runs let alone moves, good job!!

[@JohnnyLee8355]

Still kinda curious what the inside of the muffler looks like.. dt s have that distinctive sound...

[@joppy232]

I love the vintage 2 strokes

[@MikeSmith-sg4wu]

At some point I want to start a KZbin channel I basically do the same thing as you only with lawnmowers and golfcarts. Love what you do thanks .

[@2vintage]

Do it!

[@MikeSmith-sg4wu]

@@2vintage I probably will. just need to know how to edit and stuff like that. keep up the good work

[@mikescott6647]

Awesome man! I'd love to see you fully restore this bike now, it deserves it! Or even do a give away

[@twoends80]

That seat thou 🤣

[@thamenace9985]

He is too cheap to buy some fabric so duck tape is the next best thing 😂

[@dharveshsahadeo9369]

Love the videos keep up the good work

[@davidmcfarlin9132]

Nice! Always change the oil first....🛢🛢🛢🛢

[@jessekootenay7194]

The ole gal live. I got a 1982 xt125 for 300 bucks last year. She was a beast. I ran into trees climbed big hills in the rockies. Old but sturdy

[@hincherxj]

Great Job!!!!!!!!

[@LordGrievous1970]

18:08 Futuristic Duct Tape Seat!! Hahahahaha!!

[@PongbyAtari]

I'm sure the neighbors are loving it lol.

[@2thehook773]

Use a mix of muriatic acid and water for the tank. I've been at this a long time and have brought back tanks that looked worse than yours.

[@007tlucas]

love the seat man!! to funny!

[@joenatoli715]

Awsome dude that thing has a lot of potential 💯🔥

[@bobbymckinney1264]

I enjoy watching you work on theses bikes,I just picked up a 83 xr80 I'm going fix up a little

[@mlombardo126]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@garyhodges8694]

Great vid 👍 nice to see another survivor

[@toddboone3923]

I had the same problem with the tank on my 74 Kawasaki f11 250. Filled the tank with vinegar two hand full of BB's. Help alot . Was able to save tank.

[@xjm.fitness]

cant wait for the summer vids ahah better drop a banger vid on my bday june 24th lol

[@russ4454]

I got the same bike but in nice condition for free. Gas tank looked brand nee on the inside. Got it started within a hour first try after it sat for fifteen years

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Also marbles or fish tank gravel work well to knock off rust in tank. Walmart has both cheap but marbles easier to roll out of tanks. Lol

[@aydennoblit9662]

Them 2 strokes never stop

[@emfelling8384]

great video love the old bikes!

[@justinbgraf7565]

Fill tank with rocks and shake was how I've cleaned old tanks.

[@m8fusion712]

Awesome job getting it running I bet it was a pain & awesome video man

[@michaelsimon5877]

Keep up the good work dude

[@jerrysjunk]

sounds decent i had one back in 2011 picked the dt 250 a 1975 from scrap yard with a 77 yz for 700$

[@gavinoliver8074]

You have the patience of a saint. Id have given up a LONG time ago.

[@petrarovanski3824]

Very much appreciate this video! My pulse would be racing driving that thing in it's current state :D

[@brucesizemore739]

Good job. I love it. Keep going with it. I want to see a top speed run and trail ride o. It

[@jose_xavierjx1954]

Dang I can’t believe that thing ran and I can’t wait for that banshee you posted yesterday in your Instagram

[@lucadonorio1815]

Nice job with this bike man

[@brknpropfpv3899]

Well done Joe! you literally resurrected a dinosaur. keep the videos coming 😎🤙🏻

[@LGKvideos]

great to see it run

[@chrisburgdorf7469]

Nice job.

[@leeteat1785]

This is a great bike to fully restore a 1978 dt250 Yamaha is worth a lot of dollars in the uk as a running project easily worth between £1000to£1500 pounds fully restored worth between £3000 to £4000 if you use as many genuine Yamaha parts as you can would be easy to get £4500 dt bikes are rare and well sought after in the uk.i have a dt125re and it’s worth more now than when I bought it 17years ago paid £2200 for it now it is worth £3500. I like your channel but you should definitely try to restore a bike completely it’s a great learning experience.keep up the good work and stay safe

[@derekglaze2516]

O shit shes alive man there's not much you can't fix .. thats awesome keep up the good work/videos ..

[@shedenvy691]

Couple of handfuls of gravel works a treat

[@jorgeporfil9028]

Love those videos very good.

[@rs5001988]

Cheap cola is a good metal cleaner good for stuck diesel injectors aswell same year bike as me lol great vid mate nice work

[@ibrahimmiftari3826]

I enjoy your video and everything you do keep going man your killing you motivate me

[@ipaddy]

Well done this one was much harder work i had this bike and the DT 175 over here in England, the 250 was a bit to much for me off road im only short 5.4 but managed 80 mph on the clock on tarmac i much preferred the 175 it was smooth to ride on and off road much lighter it could manage 65 mph on tarmac i miss it a lot just a fun bike

[@hgarza1136]

I recently purchased a 2007 Kawasaki bayou 250 for $160. Didn't take to much to get running,& plastic's and racks are in good shape. The oil on the other hand was awful. I've never seen oil that looked like milk with hints of caramel. Changed oil 3 times to get it looking right. Whoever had it before me definitely didn't change it after taking it swimming. Anyway, love the channel!

[@oilinmyblood3906]

Use a can of red coat on that tank brother, Red Coat works great to seal up pin holes and whatnot, it should work very well...

[@fish8196]

that thing rips!!! hahaha not bad for the shape it was in before

[@bluesteelworx]

I dumped a pound of aquarium gravel water and dawn dish soap in mine and shook it pack and fourth in all positions for about 10 minutes and it came out shiny clean.

[@markferguson4255]

I had a 1973 ďt250 which my dad bought brand new when he was 20. He rode it for year until he could afford a car then it sat for over 20 years until I started riding it as my first bike. I deleted the oik injector and put new points and condensor on it and rode it for 10 years until I bought modern bikes. If you turn the stator plate clockwise or counter clockwise, it advances or retards the timing.

[@cheto2952]

I never had to kick my dog that much to get it to do something lol.

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Gravel and evaporust.on old tanks... cleans em up good.