How To Restore a $1,000 Motorcycle - Ep. 2

[@RevZilla]

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[@RTJsims]

Very Awesome video, both of them. Since you are looking for suggestions from the peanut gallery. My vote is for an old beamer or a pre-evo harley.

[@random_cocaine4667]

lemmy has lost alot of WEIGHT , good job!

[@rpc6828]

I would like to see you guys work on a Can-Am Spyder that will be cool

[@samY-de9dq]

Honda shadow build lol!

[@jjbing3]

Can we get a total cost estimation? I’m interested to know how much you guys actually put into the bike. It came out really nice! 🙌🏾. Great series. The next bike has to be a sport bike or a dual sport. Those things get beat up more and I want to see how y’all fix that. 😏

[@Boldswords11]

Find the saddest barn find and get it sparkling again. And go into more detail/make the episodes longer

[@roscocsa]

Outblade a secondary revzilla garage channel would be awesome. I’d love to hang out in the garage with these guys. This was kind of more ye olde OCC with the interviews.

[@Perkelenaattori]

Definitely more tinkering than this is needed.

[@austindanquer92]

That would be so rad.

[@Lonewolf23-26]

I agree I think maybe taking an Classic Indian or Harley or even a foreign bike from a barn that’s the saddest thing to the Badest thing would be fun to watch!

[@caseymcmurtry2124]

Agree with this, find something older and classic and restore it as much as possible to its original look, and feel free to go into greater detail!

[@cjhumber12]

I love the "all bikes are pretty cool" sentiment. There are so many channels chopping up these relics and turning them into something they weren't meant to be; not to say there isn't a place for that. Not a lot just focused on maintaining the original cool for longer. I hope this turns into a series.

[@dualsportwannabe3708]

I can relate to this sentiment so much. I used to love things like cafe racers back when Triumph first introduced the Thruxton, and Ducati had the Sport Classic range. I appreciate the history behind that stuff. But now, years later, everyone is bobbing/cafe-ing every old bike to death. Just try and research the BMW K100. It's a wicked cool sport-touring bike in it's own right, but you'll find more pictures of them bastardized with brat seats and knobby tires than you will pictures of them in stock configuration. Custom bikes have their place, but sometimes the "good idea" fairy gets ahold of the wrong people.

[@Bigghewi]

This is more of a simple repair isn't it... just cleaned it up a little

[@jimjacobsen9963]

I would love to see an actual cost breakdown and the potential profitability of flipping it.

[@DrawoftheGarden]

That's what I though we were going to get.

[@vydurjaggan4016]

Me2

[@blakealexander6846]

Thought so to

[@StupidTeenageVideos]

How about restoring somethings that isn’t running!?

[@NickVetter]

He needed a bike that gonna be cheap and reliable

[@StupidTeenageVideos]

Nick Vetter that was this time. I’m talking about next time. He asked what they should do next.

[@NickVetter]

@@StupidTeenageVideos oh ok I thought you were saying like this isn't restoring a bike or something

[@DD-ls8oy]

If isn t running maybe there s a problem with the engines that costs soooo much money. It doesn t make sense. Better like they have done.

[@StupidTeenageVideos]

Retarded Dog no, it’s not expensive at all! It can be really expensive to have a mechanic fix it, but it’s actually VERY cheap to fix it yourself! Most people don’t know that though. That’s why a video would be interesting.

[@monsterMike62]

Props to Lemmy when @5:27 he acknowledges the fellow biker while he's talking and riding. Way cool.

[@starkastic]

I'd like to see ya'll find someone interested in learning to ride, find a good first bike with them, and then help them bring it back to life. Get another rider on the road and teach them how to maintain their bike.

[@mattimusreximus]

love this idea

[@johnwkomdat]

I would love to see a bit more "how to," walking through the steps of finding and fixing problems.

[@chaseontwowheels]

You guys knocked it out of the park of this restoration project. I loved the way you filmed it as well. Can't wait for the next one!

[@TherealWinterpillow]

When are you going to rebuild a classic metric bike? A triumph Bonneville kawasaki z1 or Honda cb750 would be cool. It would be interesting to see brains take on the restoration of a classic bike.

[@random_cocaine4667]

Lemmy has lost ALOT OF WEIGHT, congrats buddy!

[@MakingandBreaking]

It would be sweet to see an old 4 cylinder UJM resto, like a CB650. You can show off carb rebuilds/synchronizing, updating old and dodgy wiring, etc. This was a great couple of vids!

[@CandEAdventures]

A UJM (82 gs 850) was my first bike and the dodgy wiring your talking about was a real issue . And Carb Synching is still magic to me lol

[@goldfever4570]

My thoughts too. A different style of bike and there could be a lot more gnarly detail to go into!

[@sagarthapa3765]

Since this was kind of about getting Lemmy a bike. How about you guys do a British bike now?

[@jwhite2847]

Just for sheets and giggles, I'd like to see you bring back to life an old '70's era Honda 750.

[@Clonex43]

an old vmax would be cool, depending on the budget

[@Reinemachefrau]

Do a biker build-off! 2 $1500 commuter machines made into something special to reflect your personalities.

[@thinkdunson]

a build-off is a good idea, but i don't really think it's their style.

[@ArneHulstein]

@@thinkdunson Well, it doesn't have to be too competitive, I mean, who's to judge how something reflects personality... That's just about impossible. But it would be fun to have them build two bikes that reflect them best.

[@denniscantrell4470]

Look up 44teeth. They're a couple of Brits who do that, and use their cheap bikes to tour Europe. It's awesome.

[@tomhogland]

What's the story on the Triumph Joe is riding? I'd love to see a story on taking a modern Triumph twin and making it into a cool old-school-stylin' bike like that.

[@DaRealTowStarr]

Me too.

[@progste]

It looks like he changed the seat, the bars and the pipes, not sure if he also changed the wheel, but these new Triumph Bonneville are already very close to a classic bike so it's easy to make them look even more vintage.

[@gregorysutton3882]

I love this. I have a 92 that I bought 5 years ago for $1400. I have a 96 800 and a 90 1400 that were free and I’m going to restore them. This 800 bike is truly a sleeper and has torque and acceleration for days. Great for novice and experienced riders.

[@riveraluciano]

A KZbin series that doesn't take 25 episodes to finish? WHAT IS HAPPENING!?

[@thinkdunson]

i would have preferred at least one more, maybe two. i would hvae liked a lot more detail. there aren't many really good channels that do this kind of content, so i definitely don't mind if they try to stretch things out.

[@blurry8667]

This is the best lol

[@BassOutcast]

Episode 24: "We need to do a brake fluid flush" Episode 25: *Goes to buy brake fluid* Episode 26: *Comes back home, talking about a new project* Episode 27: "We spilled some brake fluid, will we be able to save the fairings?"

[@Paincakeness]

Thank you for doing a Suzuki intruder 800. This was the first bike that I ever rode. My Dad bought one and it was an old beat up piece of garbage but I saw that it had a lot of potential, I fell in love with the way it looked and sounded. I bought my own about 2 months ago and i'm in love with it. My wife loves it too! one day I came outside and saw that she had polished all the chrome and cleaned it up so we could go for a ride. The way you guys were talking about just keeping a bike like that alive for a few more years really means a lot to me. I love these bikes and love to see that people still care for them.

[@BigSexyWizard]

id love to see an old gold wing or touring bike done. sort of touring on a budget build.

[@digschopper9321]

A 4 cyl. Wing!

[@WyattFamilyonUTUBE]

I've got a group of friends that do a thing called the Reliability Rally. It's exactly this. Buy a bike for less than $1000, fix it, then ride it. We do a weekend trip and ride 300 to 500 miles in a weekend. You can find us online. Most of our bikes are 30 or 40 years old. It's great to see people's reaction to 10 of us rolling into town on these beaters. Great video. Keep it up.

[@isaaclarson]

An old Honda CB bike, CB750 probably. That or just make like an original GSX-R look great!

[@Firestorm637]

Great looking bike. You have shown how a little refresh can bring another life to an old bike. Bikes seem to last forever with just some minor maintenance and replacement old parts. Great video!

[@theroemergarage6119]

You guys should do like an old 70s Honda cb750 next.

[@henrybrar]

I loved the positive approach for old bikes in general, there is nothing like a bad bike at the end of day as they said. I was gonna trade my vulcan 900 for mt10 but i think i am going to enjoy the ride for couple of more years. Vulcan have served me well so far and it deserves some love back. This video made me love my bike again. Safe ride fellas.

[@estrathmeyer]

"Although Lemmy *did* call me old…" hah! Great to see Scott have such a sense of humor about it.

[@cykocis4064]

Actually have 4 intruders. My rider of the 4 was purchased for $1300 with 14,230 miles in excellent condition. It now sports forward controls, jardine Rumblers with the baffles out, fully adjustable custom front and rear air ride, custom paint, custom made seat, custom made skull tail light, all lights have been converted to led, and all the aluminum parts have been polished within an inch of it's life! Love to ride her and get tons of compliments where ever I go.

[@jameslamon6947]

It's time to give love to an older Yamaha VMAX!!

[@NETexasDude40]

My first Street bike was a Suzuki Madura 700 back in 86... The intruder was the next name. Great job guys. Showing live for a old bike and not spending much money on it. Y'all are true bikers as far as I'm concerned cause it's about the live of two wheels and not a dang Logo. Look forward to another fast easy inexpensive build.

[@conmanification]

I'd say either a restore on an old Japanese bike (Honda 750four!) Or take a ratty sport bike and turn it into a streetfighter!

[@tayloranderson6002]

I have a '94 intruder 800. Love it. Been with my family for 20yrs.

[@fatedescent2329]

How about something for a fresh-off-the-MSF-course beginner--about 300cc?

[@TheYawningPrawn]

Fate Descent Try a Honda Rebel. Cheap, lower CC, and small enough to whip around.

[@packgrog]

I can completely empathize with the sentiments regarding fixing up a bike and feeling more attached to it as a result. My Sporty was functional when I got it, but really not in proper running order. Starting off with a flawed setup on my very first bike made for a real challenge, but I've been able to truly appreciate every change: Cleaning the plugs helped it start more easily. Changing the old oil made it run more smoothly. Changing the primary fluid made shifting easier. Swapping the de-baffled mufflers with some used but unmodified one restored the low-end torque, stopped the misfires, and stopped my neighbors from complaining. And finally, ditching the 16-year-old cracked original Dunlops for brand new Metzeler Cruisetecs made it infinitely more fun to take into corners. Learning to just ride would likely have been a hell of a lot easier had the bike been in better shape when I first got on it, but boy do I appreciate what those changes did for me. Onward and upward!

[@brendonfernandez]

Really enjoyed this! Please do more! Personally, I'd love to see something like a 1970s Honda CB750. Thank you!

[@AAproductions1994]

Awesome series guys! Would you all consider doing a commuters bike build? As a commuter for 5 years, there aren’t too many builds and channels that discuss what it requires to ride everyday. This would be an awesome way to introduce luggage options, gear for all year, traveling, and essential / preventive maintenance to make your bike last a long time. Commuting requires a lot of work but can be an amazing way to travel. I believe spurge did a good job with this approach for he z900 build. Keep up the awesome content Team Zilla!

[@bwhite220]

1980’s model Honda CB650 would be awesome to see done. You could easily flip one of those bad boys, too.

[@yayagazab4449]

Restore a 2001 Gilroy Indian Scout! It took me 5 patient years to restore mine. I had all sorts of gremlins that took time to figure out. These bikes were assembled quickly & had poor quality control. They had about 7 safety recalls altogether & some design flaws. It was a labor of love, but more like a love hate relationship. Also, I’m a purist when it comes to motos. I wanted mine stock so finding replacement parts was still feasible.

[@motosteve6127]

A dual sport refresh would be great. Lot of potential upgrades to be done as well. Thanks for the great video, I really enjoyed it.

[@ws8080]

Maybe convert it to a SM?

[@Robertperrin91]

Yes keeping old bikes on the road. I got a 95 klr I'm trying to get up to snuff. It'll never be perfect but it'll will always put a smile on my face.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Awesome video, goes to show ya it doesnt cost a fortune to get on two wheels

[@CandEAdventures]

There is an underdog aspect to metric cruisers that is endearing. Cool choice for this restoration build. Def more realistic situation more viewers may find themselves in.

[@Jbop9312]

Wow this was sweet! Attack an old honda like a cb750 from the 70s

[@colinkutz5930]

Although it would have little relevance the RD350 someone suggested would be cool, so many of us born after the 2 stroke era know nothing about them. More details on some repairs! Even if it's not a full how-to, just the tips & tricks. Liked how Lemmy explained how to tell the clutch was slipping and how to test it. definitely 2nd the notion for getting a new rider into it, showing them the maintenance required and how to do it and walking through some repairs. I helped a guy change his tire last night and it was pretty fun to hand him the irons and let him figure it out with some guidance.

[@Bill_CBR]

Each time I buy a bike the first thing I do when I get it home is to wash it. Try to get as much of the dirt and grime off it as I can. Then I can see what I'm working with. Great episode and series. I too share the sentiment of going into a little more detail on the work and stretch it out a bit, like maybe 4 or 6 episodes.

[@philipiscoolful]

You have literally a full warehouse of awesome gear, and still decide to in a shirt

[@cschueren]

You gave it a new lease on life and really dig that you did that and showed what was needed and maybe gives someone the idea they can do it.

[@bluebearbank247]

Hmm... so what happened to the clutch replacement? Was it just an adjustment or worn out plates? Did the video crew know anything about motorcycles Or hipsters with art institute degree? I'm a RevZilla's customer, but I am not sure why KZbinr's project video from his/her apartment is almost always better than videos out of cooperates.

[@stephensumpter5311]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJmsh2iDpLCeebM Watch the video closer, instead of trying to estimate the lives of the people behind the camera, and maybe you'll notice the clutch replacement in the video before someone has to link it to you.

[@mudroost8040]

Glad you went all in depth with the clutch problem and fix. We did get to see some plates so there is that.

[@Jordanakabana]

A Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster would be cool.

[@attorneygleech]

Next restoration suggestion, a Honda 500 or 750 Four. Great looker. Great running bike. So many folks have owned one or wanted one.

[@matthias8036]

German Bike, Like a Classic BMW

[@ridered300]

I've got a 1984 V65 Sabre I paid $1300 for, it's in decent condition but needed a carb cleaning and tires when I got it. I'm planning some more fixing up this fall/winter. I've seen them and Magnas going for $3000+ in top condition. The 1100 V4 is one of the coolest engines from that era in my opinion. Would be cool to see you guys fix up something like that.

[@JT-fd3tf]

Dood, I am looking for a V65 rebuild project right now. Let's keep a lid on it & keep the prices reasonable for just a little while longer. :)

[@chrisarroyo1431]

Dude, is Lemmy slimming down?!

[@MikeBifulco]

Lemmy is shrinking!

[@G1nger519]

@@MikeBifulco big lem to little lem

[@KurtMifsudBonnici]

Really love this video series. Feels like a better version than all those "reality" bike fixing/flipping shows that are overly scripted. For the next one, definitely work on a bike that is old and not running. Restore her to health. Something like an old Triumph or Royal Enfield.

[@otecron]

A couple of great videos, fellas. Make this a new series! Any older bike would be perfect for the next resto - the $1000 purchase limit really makes this interesting.

[@gardenstateflatlandb]

Bike is even more beautiful all shined up! Absolutely love that paint scheme! Shades of 70s airbrushed fantasy vans for sure. Wish manufacturers still cleaned up the front end of their frames like this! I mean, how gorgeous is that?! Ride On Zillas!

[@getoffmygrass6974]

I'm not sure you could have gotten a better bike that is safe, road worthy, dependable and is good enough for everyday commute for so cheap since the 90's, almost unheard of. Great job guys!

[@shahabtabatabainejad4641]

Excellent episode! I really like Joe's Triumph. How about a show where you guys take a Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki and chop it to look and ride like Joe's triumph. Preferable on a very tight budget. A bike under a grand and no more than 500 on parts. Love the show!

[@GingerDownUnder]

Great video, hit the mark with what a lot of us are thinking. Cheap bike, not too hard a fix for someone that's not a motorcycle mechanic. Love to see you guys continue down this theme on other bikes that are readily available at a reasonabe cost.

[@steve2084]

I actually landed a rough 2005 S50 Boulevard which is essentially the same bike for only $300! Took the carbs apart bc it’s currently not running but realized that I skipped the main jet and the air jet, so it will run for only a few seconds. Another run through the carbs, new tires, and a few small parts and I should have a decent running bike with 42k miles on it. For $300 plus only a few parts and new shoes it ain’t bad!! Love these vids…keep it up!

[@VanGoWanderlust]

I loved this series! It was just great to see your thought process on how you shopped online, what you looked at in person, what were your red flags, and what were things you noticed but weren’t worried about, and your priority list for fixing things up. I’d end with a final breakdown in cost, $bike + $parts.

[@fisherman775]

I enjoyed the build and echo the sentiment of recovering under loved bikes and giving them new life , I have just finished a nice old sporty and it came up great , the new owner loved it . I agree with the previous comment on restoring a Honda CB 750. they were an awesome bike and really the forerunner to today's sport bikes . Cheers guys.

[@jlward953]

I would enjoy seeing you guys fix up a sports bike from the 90s. I think it would be interesting because everything is so compact and more challenging to work on. I agree that a longer video with more content about the actual work would be nice.

[@guanabanator]

A Goldwing, one those amazing 1980's gorgeous machines!

[@modernvisionscc]

I'm hoping this won't be the last build like this. I think this is a great way to show both products you sell and what you can do if you have a few tools and a old bike that's not been ridden and needs some love to get it on the road again.

[@ikkieman]

Oh boys, that was awesome. If you want to tackle some tricky stuff, try a VFR800 with the variable valve stuff.

[@turnerlarson12]

I like this. Reminds me of older Wheeler Dealer episodes where the goal was to buy something cheap and get it road worthy for someone else to enjoy.

[@decab8292]

Liking the pipes, I think a bike looks so much more balanced with a pipe each side. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@senpai16]

This gives me hope. I picked up an '88 intruder as a first bike, $600. Dirty as all get out. It runs. But it needs a bit of love and I can't wait to get started on it.

[@TheDans7300]

I had a 94 Intruder it was a great bike . Thanks for this video it brought back some great memories of me working on it.

[@CajunGreenMan]

Find a Norton that's not even running, motor locked up. Some of the other suggestions have been done over and over. I don't recall anyone restoring a Norton, although I'm sure some have been done. Joe's knowledge of Triumphs would come in very handy. Great video idea, keep up the great work!

[@Miata822]

Good video. So many good old bikes go to waste because people are intimidated to learn how to spin a wrench. KZbin and Revzilla do a good job sharing the good word on this.

[@jimgrady7458]

10:26 - "Everything is Broken"....great song. I'd love to see them make videos of rebuilding bikes from the ground up, engine tear downs, the whole nine yards

[@SixtiesSpiderman]

Love this stuff from you guys, don't care what you build next. Just build more!

[@christopherkhan6062]

casual rider nod and wave at 5:26 I have a few suggestions for the series! If you guys can have graphical titles highlighting what you changed at the end and maybe a tally for parts bought and total spent that would be helpful to estimate how much these things cost! I just bought a lightly used bike so I will have to make these changes and adjustments myself over time, it'd be extremely helpful to see what you're changing and why you're changing it. Thanks for an awesome series (:

[@coffeeproblems5780]

Restoring something like joes ancient triumph! That bike excited the hell out of me when it rolled out of the parking lot

[@napontheshore]

Definitely do a barn find! And spend a few minutes talking about cleaning and restoring carbs!

[@williamkiley2328]

I'd like to see a dual sport done up for the road. There are plenty of dual sports that great off-road and are road legal, but not many are modified for better road riding, with the capability to handle itself off the beaten path

[@mackdiesel6437]

Hey guy's I'd love to see any old bike get back on the road. Awesome video, definitely a winner.

[@HunterValleyDan]

Great job fellas!! Nice to see something beautiful given a new lease on life.

[@brogovesan]

I'm looking to get one of these early 2000s for next summer... Good looking bike, love it

[@Epylon]

This was great! Sad this one was over already. Can't wait to see the next one!

[@emoryerickson23]

I dropped 2K on a 1997 Honda VLX 600 (Steed) while stationed here in South Korea. These are hugely popular across Asia. It's been really fun to clean and mod it.

[@michellebaisley5163]

Best Revzilla series yet, please do it again. Maybe try a old 4 banger, Classics are the best or maybe a Honda Magna 🤘

[@bluetube61]

I’ve owned three ‘77-‘78 cB750f’s. They have a fuel pre-pump that gives them the extra pop on acceleration!

[@garycrist2944]

Fun video to watch. I have brought several bikes back to life and it is exciting. Id like to see you mix it up. Restore different kinds of bikes.

[@Nickescaped]

Dudes - I’m happy with any cleanup / minimal (or max) restore. Making dirty clean always good for the soul. You work good together, make a good team. Did you change the clutch plates out? Enjoy the vid’s - Thank You

[@rrm80916]

I would really enjoy seeing a 2010-2012 Kawasaki Versys 650, I've owned several bikes from KLR650's to Yamaha R1, but the Versys I actually plan on keeping. It would be nice to see how you guys make it less dorky lookin'.

[@mondragon078]

Define less dorky. 😅

[@ilianaorsai22]

Just picked one of these up as my first bike. This is a great inspiration video for me 😁.

[@tykiisel8801]

These two videos were great. I’m excited to see more just like em.

[@ReginaldStaples]

I loved the Intruders. I still remember trying out my friends at a lake back in 1991! lol

[@stoney4809]

You guys need todo more of these asap. Maybe even putting together an entire bike.

[@sdimp]

Wish this series was longer for maybe a bike that originally wouldn’t run. Also curious on a real world price breakdown. Obviously most watching will try to tackle a lot of the maintenance and repair on their own but from a shop price point what would labor and parts cost. I know personally I can’t do bigger fixes so repair cost from a shop on something like this could give more insight to the project

[@dangerousdave1004]

Yamaha xvs 1100 loved the series. Good for those of us who love our Japanese cruisers. Thanks for a great video.

[@brantfurr986]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, and the one previous. It reminded me of watching all of the mechanics' shows that were on Saturday mornings when I was a kid. Like Shade Tree Mechanics, and 2 Guys Garage... I actually really enjoyed the fact that the show wasn't done like a tutorial. You shared interesting tips and tricks, but didn't explain every single step in tedious detail. I fully support this becoming a regular thing on Revzilla, I would watch every episode, for sure. I think the presenters had an entertaining chemistry, and it's a show about motorcycles. What more could I ask for? As for motorcycles that I want to see featured? I own a Honda Valkyrie, and I they can be had for fairly cheap, they are interesting and unique bikes, and obviously, I'd be tickled to see a bike I own being featured on your show. Although frankly, I would watch regardless of the make, model, or category of motorcycle.

[@Papercup72]

Restore a dual sport 180-200 cc bike and make it street legal! I’d love to watch that from you guys!

[@grind9069]

I loved watching this video. I was stationed there at the Navy Yard and it was cool seeing you guys riding around and getting to see the area again. Brings back some great memories!

[@principal7819]

A smallish (250cc dirt bike). So many people pick up old banged up ones for weekend trail rides so your version would be fun and useful

[@madmaxxmad2]

I wanted to see more of the finished bike. I did enjoy this. Also a cost breakdown would've been sweet.

[@brandonsims9725]

Im currently working on a 97 Intruder, it's a great bike. Good thing you didn't have to get into the handlebars, that internal wiring suuuucks. Nice videos, guys