How to get an old bike running again (part 1)

[@diveferfun]

I have a 1954 Victoria Bergmeister I'm trying to get running and have no experience in motorcycles or cars. Your videos are giving me a lot of great starting points. Thanks!

[@pinknube7531]

ever get it running?

[@_raj-jn3yh]

i was scratching my head but this video gave me all the kick start to start my bike again. great video...loved it.nice work there

[@crazypanda796]

I absolutaly love the way the older bikes look so i plan on buying one and restoring it as my first bike!

[@JimjazzMoto]

Soon i will start my project too..thankz for the information..

[@SEEtheREPLAY]

Great video. Used it as a refresher as i am trying to get a 1975 RD350 started.

[@brianlaird9327]

Whadya know? I'm attempting to get my 1974 RD 250 started after not having ridden it for 14 years. The video will help.

[@DC-sh8mr]

You have two of the bikes I have. Bighorn, mt1m90. Love your videos. Even your website for specs. Valuable. Distilled white vinegar for cheap rust removal inside tank.

[@shawngoodall7492]

I can say 1 thing. I dig the hell out of your cabinet doors !! I made my bench our of kitchen cabinets painted black with orange doors to match all my Harley stuff. Now I have to have few $100 in cut diamond tread to cover the doors like yours, love the look. Now to watch video to see what you were working on lol

[@thejunkman]

Thanks

[@jadensonichsen6141]

I had a bike like this it was a kd80 and has the rustiness fuel tank carb has never been messed with and it ran like a champ

[@thejunkman]

ok

[@bloodycobraharoforever9646]

I have used the vinegar on a really rusty tanks it takes some time to work but it works really well

[@constitutionalUSA]

Just picked up a 1977 Honda CB750K.6600 miles! Lotta good advice here. Hate messing with carbs though.

[@thejunkman]

+constitutionalUSA yeah 4 of them lol

[@ryantrivett6628]

I have a 1977 kawasaki ke 175b hopefully il get it running soon

[@crbell123]

This is a fantastic how to video. Good work sir.

[@thejunkman]

Thank you.

[@firebirdfeizi9320]

Wow I have a mX 80 Yamaha (I'm 12) and I want to get it running thank you

[@thejunkman]

+Fire bird Feizi well the steps here are the same,just follow your service manual for proper settings

[@immortal_morty1347]

thejunkman where can i find a service manual

[@thejunkman]

www.thejunkmanadv.com/current-sponsors.html You can buy them from either of my affiliate links and support the channel as well.

[@nightmareinaction629]

You get it running I have a fzr1000 almost running

[@Nrjen]

Picked up a 125cc pit bike for 15$ at a garage sale hopefully this will help me get it running :))

[@thejunkman]

Yep. Start with the entire fuel system.

[@bodge6886]

In 1973 my cousin bought a BSA Silver Star 650 I think many many years ago and as I was only 15 and working at motirXbikes in the UK I learned how to get a bike going. If we had the good fortune of KZbin at the time I would have been far more successful 😂

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

The apple cider vinegar does work but you get easily noticable flash rust within fifteen minutes ...just so everyone knows you don't specifically need apple cider vinegar normal vinegar(white distilled) will work just the same

[@rickyreilly6801]

I've got that exact same bike but it needs some work done but I'm not sure how to do it or even wat it needs done to it

[@daniboicentral9837]

How much will it cost if I just give my bike that hasn't ran in over 3 hears to a shop for them to fix

[@thejunkman]

Contact the shop. Lots of factors go into the cost. Age of the bike is one.

[@diegomuuo929]

what can we do to tune the carburettor inorder to lower fuel consumption or improve fuel economy

[@thejunkman]

Run as lean as safety as possible, but really a properly tuned carburetor is as efficient as it can be. Fuel economy is more about rising style.

[@diegomuuo929]

@@thejunkman thanks please keep teaching us on how we can work on our motorcycles especially common wiring layout

[@Petrolfox669]

Are you in Denver? If so do you do rebuilds for pay at all?

[@thejunkman]

No I am not, and no I don't. I just do this for fun.

[@Petrolfox669]

@@thejunkman ok cool, I thought I saw a Mile-Hi license plate in your workspace and figured it was worth a shot, I'm currently fighting with a bank of carbs off of a 75 CB550 and am getting frustrated lol

[@thejunkman]

The service manual is your friend, but just as important is to bench sync them and make sure each carb is set the same and gaskets are sealing. It is rare, but wear/slop in the throttle shafts can cause enough of a vacuum leak to alter the jetting and operation in the carb that has the problem.

[@daviddonaldson7060]

So primarily check the carb and spark? :)

[@thejunkman]

Basically yes. Fuel spark and compression and an engine will run.

[@jameshone1000]

thejunkman can you make a video on how to put a new ignition mag on a engine and set timings as I restoring a old bike but it has no mag flywheel on it and I can find one so I was wondering how hard it would be to by one of them universal flywheel and magneto

[@thejunkman]

Get me a sponsor to send me a universal magneto kit for my F9 and I could make a video on it. If I don't have the parts I cannot make the video.

[@Error-eb9gv]

amazing deal, the tires alone were worth 100 dollars.

[@haroldback8571]

I got a Suzuki dr250f dirt bike see if I can get it firing with the wrong coil

[@devinniemczyk940]

I got a honda 250xr. Hopefully this works

[@thejunkman]

It should, just use the general techniques and tips in the video. Basically get your fuel and spark sorted out and the rest will come.

[@dylanluzod3192]

I have this same bike I had it start up and run for a little then it died out and I can’t get anything from it tried cleaning the carb again and adjust the specs what else should I do

[@thejunkman]

do you still have spark?

[@dylanluzod3192]

thejunkman yes

[@thejunkman]

Is it a bright blue spark? Otherwise you still have a fuel problem. Maybe the float height? I am assuming you have the carb set correctly.

[@KeshaKaratas]

I got an iz jupiter 5 1959 and I hope to get it working

[@thejunkman]

I would like to see that! Post a pic to my website.

[@KeshaKaratas]

thejunkman when I'm done I will definetly do it

[@paulmartinkunnapuu9542]

Wow cool, im just about to try the same with and izh sidecart jupiter 2 thats been sitting for decades, lets hope it will work!

[@MarkPexa]

How do you contact the junkman for advice?

[@thejunkman]

Comment on my website.

[@adrianaaleman9556]

I just bought a 1974” mc1 running great and was wondering if there any oem or aftermarket parts like pistons, cylinder, crank, etc... because I cannot find anything. Thanks I’m advanced

[@thejunkman]

Ebay is your best bet for obsolete parts, but an OEM parts supplier like Rocky Mountain MC (one of my sponsors) www.thejunkmanadv.com/current-sponsors.html Can get you current OEM parts. The MC1 shares a lot of parts with other models so certain part numbers fit multiple models in that 80cc-100 range. There are a ton of OEM parts out there, not so much for aftermarket as they tend to only focus on models 10 years old or newer.

[@hitone4319]

I seem to luck out as You are doing all the other twostrokers excep the F7 one. Or did you that one also? @@thejunkman

[@thejunkman]

Check out my Barn Fresh series, it deals with an F5 and F9 which these are all very similar in design so all the tips and trick apply.

[@billyramus2444]

Where do you get your parts? I have the exact same bike

[@thejunkman]

OEM or Ebay, just depends.

[@ericduplessis6694]

Great video, my dad and I have the identical bike (Kawaski 1974 MC1M 90cc) and we are trying to get it going. Do you remember the size of the fuel line?

[@thejunkman]

6 or 7 mm I think.

[@devinniemczyk940]

Hi I have my 250xr and my intake manifold boot is rotten and cracked. I cant seen to find a new due to the age of the bike. Is there anyway I can make my own???

[@thejunkman]

I have info on that on my website. I have a lot of stuff on my website. www.thejunkmanadv.com/cracked-rubber-intake-boot-fix.html

[@meisterjtv7097]

My uncle's motorcycle was stuck outside for 5 yrs or more all engines was corroded can it still work?

[@thejunkman]

Yes. It will just take some more of the delicate parts to make it function.

[@NTG223]

Picked up a 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 for $800 , replaced the battery because it was bad and wasn’t holding charge so hopefully I will be able to test the spark when it comes in

[@mr.takuache5558]

i need help sirr

[@rickyreilly6801]

Please help

[@mr.takuache5558]

what is the name of the bike

[@thejunkman]

I don't name my bikes.

[@fishbmw]

Doris

[@a.s.m.sayedchowdhury5555]

Need complete tutorial on Honda h100s

[@thejunkman]

+A. S. M. Sayed Chowdhury the basics are all here in these two videos. The bike model does not matter

[@johnniecameron8829]

How do you get the titles

[@thejunkman]

Please elaborate?

[@StyxxxxRiver]

Uhh buying it from the owner?

[@mr.takuache5558]

do you still have this bike

[@thejunkman]

+Daniel Tristan yes check the website for restored pictures

[@mr.takuache5558]

thejunkman i need help with the coil connection im putting on a new one and I forgot which wire go to which

[@thejunkman]

+Daniel Tristan there is only one wire to hook up, the black one.

[@mr.takuache5558]

thejunkman how can i send you pictures

[@thejunkman]

+Daniel Tristan visit the website and post them in the comments. Link in the description

[@jefferybrown8062]

There’s a 1970-ish Kawasaki 650 for about $350. It’s not running and a guy got it from an old property. It looks good but I know looks can be deceiving. Do you think it’s worth the money to buy and fix up? Especially for a beginner?

[@thejunkman]

It's a good price if it's a 1965-1974 W1 or W2 or W3 but I wouldn't consider these bikes good for a beginner to restore because of parts availability. If its a modern W650 from 1999-2007 which looks like an early 70s bike its still a good deal and a better project for a beginner.

[@jefferybrown8062]

thejunkman thanks. I’m asking him now to find the model date. I was planning on getting this bike, a 1982 gl500, and a 1978 cm400. The last two are running and are about $700-850. Decisions decisions.

[@carolynred4616]

Enjoyed your video, greatly appreciated. I used to ride 2 stroke Susuki as a kid, little MX racing, loved it. I have a 2005 125 Yamaha TTR-L. I ran gas outta the carb for winter, and why are 4 strokes so hard to start for some reason? I can't get it started so far , I've had back, leg problem now so cant ride like I want to. Soon I hope. But every yr, it seems to be hard to start after winter. I'm not great at rebuilding carbs. Was better at 14 at it than now. I smelled the oil, smelled like gas in it. Fuel cock needs replacing I know cuz cant hardly turn it on/off. Still looks as new the day I bought it. New in 06, put in shop once. Son's 225 starts easily. I'm wanting a 2 stroke again. Going to check spark, change oil. Thank u very much, Awesome learning again!😷

[@naslit4554]

So if you cant fix it your self how much would it cost ?

[@thejunkman]

That is impossible to tell. Lots of factors will determine the cost to repair or get a bike running. Check your local shops and ask them.

[@taxman4072]

thejunkman I saw the "Mile High" sticker... so are you in Denver? I'm looking for a mobile tech to come look at my 97 kx 250? ;-)

[@ryanchapman423]

Wish I could find a good deal on a bike around here everyone wants 2,500 dollars for non running junk bikes

[@mikejk8591]

Ryan Chapman new hampshire

[@Victorsvolkswagens]

Is that Phil swift

[@loganm9784]

$25 how???? does it have a title?

[@thejunkman]

At a garage sale. No title because the MC1M is not a street legal bike.

[@finbah5706]

this guy looks like a heavier Jimmy Dangle.

[@supremecutslawncare7156]

I’m 13 and about to get a bike that haven’t run in 9years will post

[@ptsddrugs9927]

Never did the guy plan to walk through the door at the beginning though LMAO.

[@thejunkman]

Huh?

[@ColtSSR]

I dont get it either....

[@FindItFixIt]

i had kawasaki f7

[@thejunkman]

Nice

[@joeblogs3193]

25 bucks? wow.

[@csgmail4316]

Around here,add atleast a 0 to the end :(

[@reigninginktattoostudio5530]

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