How to Flip a 2005 Yamaha YZ 125 for PROFIT!

[@cbadnc9040]

Good call on making it look stock again!

[@MattBerger02]

Stock is the way to go!

[@amaan7953]

@Syver Bertilrud why would he do that and lose out on profit, it’s not like he’s making enough off KZbin to cover that cost, don’t be stupid.

[@amaan7953]

@Lennon Tobias stfu

[@cgrizzly33]

Nothing sells better than OEM

[@2stroketyson79]

@Syver Bertilrud why do people on KZbin always want stuff for free? how many of your local bike shops do bike giveaways?

[@muddymir3796]

I'm glad your busy, but don't rush to post content. We love the quality of these videos and we want it to get better!

[@MattBerger02]

I appreciate it. I will make sure to put out quality content over quantity!

[@johannstoove9425]

@@MattBerger02 I second this, quality content is way better!

[@Dylan3smith_]

Damn bro you keep your profit margins tight, I’ve been flipping bikes, quads, sidexside, pretty much everything for the last 4 years. The lowest profit I’ve made is $1500 I picked up a 2015 ktm sxf 250 with 84 hrs for $2600 and sold it a week later for $6500

[@Dylan3smith_]

@@chriscross3924 dm me on insta lol i have the bill of sale to prove it along with chat logs prior to pickup

[@T_gaming28]

​@@Dylan3smith_all depends on market

[@rglce25]

Props to you man, 43 bucks an hr on a side gig is pretty dang good. Quality video. Subbed!

[@MattBerger02]

Appreciate the sub 👍

[@jake.debnam24]

Dude, your content is so inspiring. It shows that you don’t need to burn a hole in your pocket to fix up a bike and enjoy it, financially or personally! I have a ‘04 Honda Cr 125 and it has some problems, motorwork, brake work, stuff like that and your content makes me motivated to fix it up and rip it up!! ✌️🤘

[@MattBerger02]

Glad to hear! Thank you and goodluck on the CR125! 👍

[@OSHAMA1000]

Las aletas del tanque son del 2005 ?? El kit de. Calcos de q modelo más nuevo le va ?

[@bertramthomsen4610]

words cant describe how much this guy needs more subs

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you!!! Just gotta keep putting out content for you guys and the subs will come!

[@bertramthomsen4610]

@@MattBerger02 im sure you will. after the pandemic is over I would love to see a collar with you and @Cameron niemela

[@stefanmarkovic8180]

never reuse or bent back a bent bar, it breaks when you pull hard or land hard, i learned that the hard way with a slip bar in my hands with the front wheel in the air..

[@MattBerger02]

You've got a good point! Never thought about that. I'll make sure to always purchase new bars if they are bent. Thanks!

[@2stroketyson79]

you can easily bend it back with heat fabricators do it all the time

[@marketplacemayhem7740]

I dig your shakedown! We always hit plastics, bars, grips, seat covers and graphics to set it off. Its insane the amount of neglect all these used bikes endure. A little elbow grease and love can really revive a bike and give it another shot at life. Before we beat the living piss out of them I guess..

[@jeffpaxton9172]

I flip em by wheeling with out covering the back brake.

[@jakebrapps2141]

😂😂

[@jakebrapps2141]

just did that the other day 😂

[@jeffpaxton9172]

@@jakebrapps2141 yes it's a hard habit to break.

[@thambu19]

Great videos. Id do the following as well before selling any bike. 1. Check the compression 2. Make sure the fork oil is good 3. Clean the carburetor. Often times i see bikes with really old oil in the forks. Most people never service their forks

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you. Those 3 things are great to always check!

[@skyyy5150]

First video I’ve watched from you and wow... you have talent!

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you!!!

[@brennaniannone3224]

the quality of these videos you share with us is amazing ive watched you put that rm together like 5 times! i got the same year model and am getting ti nitride fork coatings keep up this great content bro 👍

[@MattBerger02]

Awesome! I really appreciate that, thank you so much!

[@westnorton2]

this is the first video ive watched from you, as a new guy getting into the dirt bike community, I learned a lot from seeing how you flipped this bike! it will help me going forward with my flipping adventures. id love to learn more about your aluminum cleaning process, It looked like you were using scotch-brite and some sort of spray. id love to learn more. definitely subscribed

[@MattBerger02]

Welcome aboard! Yep scotchbrite and a 50/50 mix of Simple Green and water!

[@jamesford1709]

To get the dents out of the pipe, fill it with water then stick it in the freezer. The water/ice expands, and as the ends freeze first, it seals the rest of it in. Gets rid of most larger dents! Especially on 2 strokes 👍

[@MattBerger02]

I will definitely be doing this next time. Thanks!

[@mr.nice.b]

Just came across your channel you deserve a grand earner on every bike u sell cos u do a perfect restoration on them and that way who buys it gets a great bike not 1 that lasts an hour respect from south wales good luck with future vids and bikes.

[@fmtnic]

Great job! One easy tip... Run a sharpie around the black rims where the tires rub and it makes them look new.

[@vitaliyyaromich44]

Keep up the goood content love your vids as soon as i got the notification i clicked i have watched all your builds over and over and i still cant get enough

[@MattBerger02]

Glad you like them thank you!

[@tylerolson5122]

One of the most under rated KZbinrs on this app

[@MattBerger02]

I appreciate that Tyler! I'm trying to grow, so every view, comment, and like is helping!

[@TheLionhamz]

These builds are just getting better 👍

[@MattBerger02]

I am learning as I go and want to keep making better and better content!

[@lewdubbin81]

Dude will "Simple Green" the world clean. Banger video!!!!!

[@MattBerger02]

😂😂 thank you!

[@FoamSquatch]

Noticed the Pro Action suspension stickers on the bike, got my attention. Very popular in my area, then I noticed the Akron Zips sweatshirt and it hit me. Your probably from Akron. Great video from a new sub in Canton Ohio.

[@brandonunderwood5460]

Best Chanel ever

[@rpmjunky2795]

Instead of compressed air or grip glue you can use clear spray paint to glue the grips on.Works mint

[@MattBerger02]

That's a great idea! Does it leave a mess when removing them?

[@rpmjunky2795]

@@MattBerger02 Ive cut old grips off and you can’t even tell it was on there. Just take some sandpaper to it before putting on the new grips

[@clearskyyz28]

from lemon to lemonade its beautiful

[@luzdiazdeleon6088]

I love your videos so much it motivates me wanting to flip bikes!

[@MattBerger02]

You should!

[@phillipp3617]

I really enjoy your videos, keep it up 🙌 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@MattBerger02]

Awesome! Thank you! 👍

[@cashcole2177]

Love your vids man, keep it up. You should have millions of subs

[@eddiesheeran5791]

Awesome work man the bike looks great. I just finished bringing a CRF100 back from the grave. It needed a full engine & transmission build and a bunch of small things. I definitely want to get a YZ125 soon.

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you. The YZ 125's are amazing bikes!

[@Maximus-pv9ey]

Great video! Your definitely under rated, deserve way more subs!

[@MattBerger02]

I appreciate that!

[@ryanlester761]

Great job on that bike and excellent video as always. Keep up the good work, Matt. 👍

[@MattBerger02]

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks Ryan!

[@TheQuito213]

Not sure if im more impressed by the nice restoration or the fact that you sold an 05 yz125 for 3200. Good stuff 👍👍

[@MattBerger02]

Haha right?!? Lol thanks!

[@mikehunt2996]

Nice clean stock look and making sure every little plug screw ect is in it nice job bro!!

[@motovationcrew2539]

Really like your work and love to watch these videos! Keep going! I‘m waiting for the next one. Greetings from Germany! ;)

[@MattBerger02]

Germany! Awesome! I appreciate the kind words. Thank you! 👍

[@danilog7695]

Good work! You are gonna be a big youtuber one day

[@IRLtrolls]

Great video. Broke down all the hours and numbers like I hoped you would. Subscribed!

[@MattBerger02]

Thanks for the sub!

[@geneswiech4381]

Matt… I see your a Zip fan. Lol Our son played B Ball for coach D. Your channel is cool. # 1 fan from Pittsburgh

[@MattBerger02]

Go zips! Haha that's awesome. Thank you for the support!

[@geneswiech4381]

@@MattBerger02 I enjoy your channel !!! I am 60 years old and I ❤️motocross !!! I enjoy restoring vintage dirt bikes and I have my own YZ125 2005 I ride. Take Care Gene #1 fan from Pittsburgh

[@freeradical431]

Fill the dented section of the pipe with water and put it in the freezer, may take doin it 10 times but will push the dents out to perfection!

[@DaltonEdwards]

I’m definitely tryna buy one of the bikes he flips he does a nice job making them look and probably ride to it’s full potential I’m impressed

[@MattBerger02]

Thanks Dalton!

[@chrisvozza6530]

Very nice! Love the new graphics. Looks way better then before

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you!

[@BRH_SALES]

Really good video bro, bike looks sweet 🔥👍

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you so much!!!

[@joslinnick]

If you invest in a TIG welder, you can cut out the dented section, hammer the dents out, then tig weld it back together. It'd be worth it if you plan on doing a lot of these bikes since virtually every old dirt bike has a dented pipe.

[@wdavis4797]

Favorite build channel

[@MattBerger02]

Thanks Chalupa. Boost that algorithm 😂

[@Prxpagandalf]

I like the old graphics better. Still nice job. That's a clean bike! 🙂

[@hunterhass2591]

Sick man the bike turned out looking great

[@teddylarssonfc]

Nice video Matt! Im about to buy a yamaha yz85 soon, as my first dirtbike!:)

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you and that's awesome! 👍

[@davedesmon9470]

Nice. You did a good deed, young man. Keep up the good work, thanks for sharing!

[@MattBerger02]

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks!

[@maxmessham8576]

Would you be able to post a full video of how to rebuild the top end on a 2 stroke from start to finish ?

[@MX133]

Love the YZ's, great buy, great work, great sale! Top job

[@MattBerger02]

Appreciate it!

[@iikavanaghii]

love your video's bro, with the time spent added on, you probably made like ~$200 profit if that, depending on how much you value your time at. it's alright flipping as a hobby but aside from that it's more often than not a money sink rather than a gain.

[@sciolifilms]

Great Video! I am thinking about flipping a CR125. Keep it up!

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you and heck yeah go for it! 🤘

[@vhssociety]

Yamaha has hands down the best sounding 2 strokes. Just switched to a KTM 250sx but I still miss the sound of my yz125

[@silashayden9395]

I put the restyle kit on my 05 and the same graphics it really adds a lot of value

[@MattBerger02]

Oh forsure! Taking the time to clean and maintenance a bike before selling it is one of the easiest ways to make a extra few hundred dollars

[@bradprkr131]

This is so satisfying to watch

[@kickitintogear3684]

Dude you think 2300 is a lot!!! Dude that’s the best deal I’ve ever seen especially during COVID

[@mixtips637]

This guy needs a million subs

[@MattBerger02]

Haha idk about that many, but I appreciate that!

[@Tijmen.W]

2:30 Pro tip: Apply transparent spraypaint to the handlebar area where the new handgrips need to be mounted. The new handgrips slide ride on and after the paint dries up they're secured tightly! ;-)

[@MattBerger02]

I've seen this before, but never have done it. What's the process for removing the old grips? Do they get all stuck on and tear when you try to remove them? That's why I don't like grip glue

[@Tijmen.W]

@@MattBerger02 Hi Matt, I never use the grip glue because of the exact same reason. I use the transparant spray paint because it makes the installation so easy AND the grips are easily removed if necessary because the spraypaint just dries out and doesn't stick to the grips like grip glue does. Just try it, you will like it. ~Tijmen

[@MattBerger02]

@@Tijmen.W I'll take your word and try it next time!

[@crash86ed]

Hair spray works too! That's how I've always done it. As an extra precaution I typically safety wire them. They come off easy with compressed air

[@HooligansMx]

INVEST IN THE DENT REMOVER KIT FOR PIPES!!!! Dude i promise you it saves so freaking much money and saves sooooooo many pipes and its so easy to do you put the plugs on the pipe connect and airline put the pressure in it and hit it with the blow torch so freaking easy my 11 yearold does it on his own when hes bored

[@deaddove5909]

this guy is definitely going to blow up soon, keep it up man :)

[@MattBerger02]

That's the plan! Just gotta keep making better and better content!

[@timbates3050]

Is this a threat?

[@deaddove5909]

@@timbates3050 i mean in like subs. If you dident get that

[@15Joseph]

Subbed after watching this vid. Nice work bro

[@karlrasur8356]

Thank u for showing this !!!! it helped me so much to build my own bike. i started with just an frame :D

[@dianjacobs4053]

Look how shiny the covers are😍

[@603goons9]

that front sprocket was a clam!

[@MattBerger02]

Right?!? 😂

[@JCDesertFilms]

Why do you use the single use air filter? I have seen it is a few of your video's. The Tusk one is one a few dollars more and can be cleaned and used again. Also, when I flip a bike I make sure the rear wheel adjustors are not frozen. I am sure you know that they are a huge pain when they are stuck. Thanks for the videos'.

[@brockjodrell7170]

With the pipe its easy to get the dents out, had to do it with a ktm 125 and came up looking new

[@MattBerger02]

I will do it next time forsure!

[@camselkirk7248]

Awesome job man, loving your channel!

[@MattBerger02]

Thanks Cam!

[@ChristianLance.]

Keep it up man, hope to see some more content! This helped a lot cause im trying to find a YZ125 for a decent deal, gotta have a cool looking bike!

[@MattBerger02]

Glad to hear!

[@jessechapman1103]

I love these vids man keep up the great work I am currently doing up a xr80r myself to flip

[@MattBerger02]

Love xr80s! Thank you and good luck!

[@st3quinn]

Thats where i started, a 2001 xr80 i believe. Sold it for 1200 and bought a broken 2007 crf250r. Fixed it for 100 bucks and traded for a built 2001 yz125, with a brand new engine. Traded that yz125 for a 2007 yfz450 and now im havin fun. Only got like 1400 into this

[@lifewith30k]

I like the blue about it my ya has the old kit on it I think similar to urs

[@bikelifedanniel8763]

Subbed! I love your content buddy.

[@bruetelldoucreakton2043]

2,300 bucks is a steal where i live. Great video

[@MattBerger02]

The market is crazy!

[@alexstanton2033]

hello, you can fill your exaust with water and freeze it, and most of the dents will come out

[@casestuart6711]

Can’t wait to see what you do with the cr!

[@MattBerger02]

Soon!

[@CKnight67ctd]

You just got a new subscriber! Looks so sick! I did the Polisport 2019 Front end restyle as well on my 03 yz250.

[@MattBerger02]

🤘 thanks Caleb! The 2019 front end looks so good

[@micahnilsson3372]

The videos are really good bro wish I saw your channel earlier keep it up

[@bopit7373]

That’s how much I got my 02 yz 125 for came wit a brand new fatty an a used silencer but had a few issues

[@DirtbikeDad]

I got an o5 yz 125. I paid 3. Has the Athena big bore 144 kit. Having the carb rebuilt needed a float. Do all the new style plastics bolt up or is there some mods needed ? Front fender mainly. On another note hard to shift from 1-2. Hard to find N. Any ideas ?? Thanks

[@nieszablonowy4465]

So polisport restyle plastics kit fit older models? I have 2013yz and wondering if they gonna fit. I thought the gas tank is a little different then in olders

[@braydencummin]

bro this bike is so clean

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you Brayden!

[@enduroluke1915]

videos are awesome love watching them. keep it up!

[@MattBerger02]

Thanks a ton!

[@fedthegoon]

Hey I have a tip for dents on pipes try it out some time fill up the pipe all the way with water as much as you can put it in a dresser wait till it’s all frozen then wait for it to try off and turn into water dump it out and you should have a lot way less dents

[@andrepeixoto2854]

I'm Brazilian and really like your content man, that's dope!! Keep doing

[@MattBerger02]

Brazil, that's awesome! Thank you!

[@foonigan3571]

What was wrong with the before bike? would kill just to have that!

[@MattBerger02]

Just freshening it up and getting it ready for the next owner, all while raising the resale value!

[@foonigan3571]

@@MattBerger02 Haha great video man!

[@blakemorgan9313]

how does your front wheel spin freely i got new bearings on front and rear and the front doesn't move that wheel like yours

[@isaachigdon3057]

I love the videos man keep them coming

[@MattBerger02]

👍 appreciate it

[@bradleysodee5221]

I was looking at this bike on marketplace for awhile but ended up getting a 2019 250, bike looks great though man!

[@MattBerger02]

Haha awesome!

[@hyposez1129]

Question what oil did you pour into the engine? I tought that 2 strokes took a fuel oil mix and you pour the mix into gas can? Or it was like gearbox oil?

[@RideEnduro]

That’s a nice clean rebuild 👍 nice job

[@MattBerger02]

👍 thank you!

[@austinhorna124]

Just found your channel and subbed man. I want to get into this on the side. I love wrenching on bikes!

[@MattBerger02]

It's a good side hustle! Especially when it's something you enjoy to do

[@tredeuce]

YZ 2 strokes sell themselves. Good pick! Great year.

[@MattBerger02]

Yes they do! Thanks!

[@rykerthomas4196]

Very Good Video! liked and subscribed! Very impressive on the rebuild!

[@MattBerger02]

Thank you Ryker 👍

Great video, i think of doing this as hobby, have some mechanical skills and experience on 2 strokes would be fun to flip them Keep up the work!

[@MattBerger02]

You should!

[@joshwase84]

Nice one the bike looks mint with the factory style pipe💯

[@MattBerger02]

Thanks ✌

[@2smoked]

Made it look so much better but $3,200 for a 16 year old 125 is nuts, nice job

[@MattBerger02]

These aluminum frame YZs hold their value!

[@ahmadn.selamat5838]

hey..i think your video is the only video in the whole wide youtube to be documenting older YZ doing conversion to more recent model years.. does the rear frame needed to be change to 2019 as well?does the polisport kit have any fitment issue with 2005 frame kit? thanks

[@LouieGonzalezGolf]

That Walmart flannel haha I got the same one bro, got all the colors actually😂 but nice vid man, I got a mint 2012 yz125 with the 15 front end restyle kit and a fmf fatty with the shorty. Looks brand new

[@benstrutt9885]

Fantastic bro really appreciate your effort top job mate 👍💯👊👊👊

[@edwincano2303]

First time ever i like a video , subscribe and commented . Thanks for sharing numbers . I’m always curious about the numbers .

[@MattBerger02]

Glad that you like the content! I will always try to be as transparent as possible!

[@mrantone916]

Ahhh yes this is therapeutic , thank you good sir. 😎

[@efrenrojas6963]

Great video keep up the great job !!

[@johnnyventurino8947]

Great job buddy it came out beatiful. Where you from im looking for a 2 stroke Yz or Cr.

[@imamythyouknowyt6860]

Can you please give me some tips on where to find a ya 125 or a yzf250f and which one you would recommend of the two?