I Bought a $600 Street Legal Dirt Bike

[@trailtrashgarage]

Oil drains from the frame to the sump when those sit. You have to start and idle for a bit and warm it up then check the oil or it reads low. If overfilled it will increase crank case pressure and blow something most likely out the vent n

[@warrengarfield309]

Yeah I can't believe he still dosn't know this.

[@bananabrooks3836]

Yes, not enough research done.

[@pine6163]

100% learnt this after an oil change , overfilled and rode it. Oil coated my foot going down the highway.

[@maxwell9734]

Yep, got to start it up, and let it run a little while FIRST. Then, you can check the oil. I was watching him check it Cold, and thought no, no, no, ... it's not Low!! 😅. It all ran down in the pump!!

[@javar12345]

@@warrengarfield309he’s a 2 stroke guy and still needs improvement tuning 2 stroke carbs

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

The washers you found in the carb is called a "Dave's mod". The street versions were jetted very lean to pass emissions standards and standard carb settings weren't enough to make it run rich enough even after bigger jets. Looks like someone did the "mod" very poorly. I'd say a rejet and a slip on exhaust would make it run alot better.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

There is not emissions on a bike lol.

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

@@jerrywilcox9890 I have a 1994 Xr650L that I just pulled the smog stuff off of. In order to sell them in the United States (new) they have to have some, It's very little emissions stuff but they do have it and carb jetting is part of that.

[@scubasteve7946]

Don't worry, that dude is just a troll who can't ride a two wheeler

[@Anticidal25901]

@@jerrywilcox9890It’s jetted and piped to meet the current emissions standards of its era lol

[@carey451]

have a dr650. one washer should be enough. eliminates surging while cruising around 50-60

[@PSBEadventures]

Ridden a 93 DR350S for 20 plus years. Still going strong! We've had some fantastic adventures together. It's a bold statement, but the DR350S and 350se may be some of the best dual sport motorcycles ever built. Reliable, solid, do anything bike. Mine will do 90mph bone stock

[@97delkron]

I had always thought same thing. Those ol dr’s are pretty darn good. I bought a ktm500exc few years ago. Now the dr in 2nd place behind the 500. This 500 is far and away the best do it all bike made.

[@allenpotzer608]

If I was to go to market for a good used one… what would I be looking at?

[@PSBEadventures]

@allenpotzer608 98-99 will mostly be electric start. 2500-3000 should get a nice one

[@zachthorn237]

I have a 93 350s ..I love that thing

[@HOZENBIG]

I may be wrong, but I believe that second hose on the carb is a vacuum port for a vacuum style petcock.

[@peterbennett4948]

Here in the UK if the registration document is lost it fairly straight forward to get an old machine re-registered (titled). Basically you just need proof of the machines age and to have the machine tested, what we call an MOT. Fill in a form send it all of with two cheques, one for a registration fee and one for road tax, to our DVLA. Get some insurance then its all good to go once the registration V5C comes through. And if a machine is over 40 years of age then it will eligible for free road tax and MOT exemption. But it is the owners/rider responsibility to make sure that the machine is road legal. 👍

[@reggiexp69]

in france if you lose the registration ur fuked.. that will make the bike/quad/car without paper not raod legal anymore... there is no way of getting it back unless u get ahold of the last owner who had it on its name so that he can ask for a duplicate

[@dirkhuman760]

For me that would be a keeper. It's a special bike, awesome. Just need to fix it up. Valve seals, timing chain, carb, piston and rings, washers and maybe gaskets. Enjoyed the video.

[@shreader327]

These bikes are tanks. Once it's fixed correctly, it'll run forever as long as it's maintained with care. But it is definitely a work horse!

[@markwybierala4936]

I dig the old school 250 to 500cc 4-strokes before they all became so tall. Working with non-standard carbs puts a lot of doubt in your head. Well done sir.

[@bananabrooks3836]

His definition of 'runs perfectly' differs from mine.

[@seanmccarthy7760]

no shit .

[@edhuber3557]

I like his organized and straight logic on diagnosis.

[@MaxwellVador]

Definitely need that port on the carb capped off. Was part of the California emissions circuit where required. Capping makes it way easier to start as it’s a constant vacuum leak

[@michaelgarland579]

This guy is a beast he finds the problem every time im learned alot just coupled weeks so now im looking for dirt bike been a few years so im ready keep videos coming

[@Realryancurry]

Autu-Cam chain tensioner will always be fully extended . If you want to know where it really was, you need to put the center bolt holding the tension and don’t tip it when removing or it will give you a false reading

[@geoffreylowery9730]

They came with a wire on the kickstand that keeps it from running or starting if the stand is down. Really dumb feature but thats what one of those cut wires is from. I just restored a 91.

[@jeepwhitesides1678]

When the bike sits a while the oil slowly fills the crankcase.. Turn it over and get the oil pumping and ot will fill back up the frame... Might be low still but i work on these often and ive put oil in before starting the bike then after it runs.. I check it then it was over filled. So know i take out the sparkplug and turn the motor over for a lil while maybe 20 kicks or turns with starter. Then check the oil

[@warrengarfield309]

Just cycle the piston to top dead centre then use the decomp. lever to get past TDC. then kick full stoke with no throttle until it fires.

[@RadioReprised]

I have the DR-350L which is the dirt model from '90 and I still love Her after 33 years! I converted it to Dual-Sport in 92 and it has been dead reliable and even with KTM's to ride She is still fun! Find the dirt Mikuni for it and live happily ever after....CV carb sucks!

[@stanleyashby5405]

it probably needs a top end now after over reving.

[@RadioReprised]

Check the oil only after it has run for a few minutes first or you will add a ton and overfill it leading to smoke and seal leaks! Also, you spoke the correct starting method but then didn't use it! NO throttle touched and kick slow until the lever pops and then go to the top and kick...she will fire right up.

[@tarungonneea4614]

Yea the seller told you it was the street legal version just to get an extra couple bucks out of you. No title anyways so it’s pretty much always going to be an off-road machine.

[@greathornedowl3644]

🤷🏽‍♂No title may fly in rural areas. For me in St. Paul, no way. I'd spend time and money to get it running and someone would say "that's my bike"

[@lewidris]

It turned to be a street legal version

[@JonnyG0969]

Needs to be warmed up to check oil level

[@jasonjavelin]

So awesome when I get a bike and come to your videos where you have something exactly the same or very close! I recently got a 90 DR250 and it was oil starved on the top end. Just sources a new expensive used head as the cam journals were gone.

[@ddkessler14141]

based on what I was seeing...... my guess is you overfilled with oil and at higher revs the vent pushed oil into the airbox thus making

[@ddkessler14141]

the engine smoke until the oil settles the correct level

[@daverichmond2846]

Look after your knees,especially the “ kicker leg.” I’ve owned a lot of dirt bikes ( lm old,..lol) and all of them in the 80s,( told you lm old!) we’re kick start only. 5 and 600 cc four strokes. They were complete pigs to start. Especially if you’ve drowned it in a river,or stalled it on a hill. Two of the worst bikes lve owned,were the Honda XR 600 and Yamaha TT 600. I fractured my knee trying to start the XR one morning. It kicked back and drove the knee up into the throttle. One month off work,and years of problems. The TT was no better. It was 2 strokes after that. ( yes,l kept riding,lol . Once it’s in your blood,..). Ive had one knee replacement,and the other one is just before Christmas. If you want to be able to chase your kids and kick footballs with them, take care of your knees! I couldn’t. Just sayin’,..

[@JohnJ77777]

If you put a pumper carb on it, it makes it a complete different bike. Way better

[@emw5008]

This bike has a dry sump oil system. You need to run the bike to allow oil to be pumped into the frame before checking oil level.

[@TheGrowOp]

"thing is pretty rough" Ah man I just bought a 90 DR250S for $800 as my first bike and what a wild ride. Didn't run, bucket of parts, and SPARE FRAME. Learned a lot and I absolutely love it but this thing looks new compared to the unit I got!

[@michaelzuccaro1798]

I have a 1992 drs street version.youve got it right on piston rings valve seals and cam chain.i did those things also on my bike.the other thing is that carburetor. Replace it with the mikuni 0:04 tm33 pumper style.will idle and rev properly.same thing with your dr650.pumper carb will fix both those bikes.love your videos.

[@amd65ak47]

Two vintage you probably don't read many of your comments but I would advise once fixing this thing I would tear it down paint the frame clean up some plastic it's side panels for it and sell that thing for like $1,500 for your next project

[@ronniejarvis2679]

Always a better day when there’s a 2vintage video!

[@philipwilson867]

You will need to change the sprocket because it’s geared to high for the trails you will burn up the clutch I put in Procycle Kevlar clutch plates

[@1972bcain]

I like seeing Vinny running around more lately... not vehicle related I know but still...

[@carlbnavne]

The stock exhaust is quite valuable and rare! I would love one for my 1992 dr350s

[@thieltech1]

I know exactly why it had 3 washer under needle to richen up fuel mixture. Its because someone drilled holes in side of air box to add air flow , all those small circle vents on each side of air box. These bikes are jetted to run with the small intake tube under seat on air box and as soon as you remove that tube or drill holes in air box or remove the air box , it causes bike to run extremely lean. Lessons i learned after someone cut a large sqaure out of air box on my dr350. He should have went up in jet sizes instead of all the washers. Although it works

[@memorris2]

I had an early 90s xr600 that was impossible to start until i talked to some people on the forums that talked about not pulling the decomp lever all the way and just barely pull the lever to crack open the decomp valve and once i figured out the right amount, it cranked easily everytime.

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

The dr350 and 250 are a pain in the ass to start. My son has owned a 350 for like 5 years and has it down to a one or two kicks. But trust me without knowing the steps you'll be kicking for a while and why they had no electric start???

[@neilcunningham6282]

What is so cool you are awesome with fixing all this bikes but when it comes to the carbs you still don't understand how they really work pull the choke no throttle let the bike high idle till it warms up shut choke off and give it the gas works every time My YZ 426F works every time!

[@oldjarhead386]

“Ran fine when I parked it!” “Don’t have time to fuss with it!” “Don’t need another project.” “All of the parts were there when I took it apart.” “Recently rebuilt” “Probably just needs a carb cleaning!” What am I missing? Joe needs to keep a database of these.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

Who cares

[@leesherrod3579]

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[@jmendo2546]

He doesn't care, although he has gotten better at negotiating. It doesnt run, that's Half price from the start to most intellegent people.He's doing it just to have youtube content. Joe is a nice guy and nice guy's alway's finish last, he need's to be a little firmer on negotiating, he's the one in the Driver's seat and has the knowledge. The other question is what does he do with all the machines he has to have 50+

[@greathornedowl3644]

🤷🏽‍♂It was an anniversary present from my grandpa and grandma only rode it to church on Sundays and sometimes Wednesdays for bible study.

[@mikethemaniac1]

@@jmendo2546 I imagine he sells them. Fixing up all these nice vintage machines is expensive, so he probably sells to make even or a little profit I'd imagine.

[@kochykoo]

Hey Joe you know you can diagnose them engine problems alot easier and faster doing a leak down test to so you'll know if you got blow by past the rings into the crank or by the valves to go along with you compression test. Carbs are much more prone to a peace of dirt or gumming up from moisture in the fuels we have in today's fuels especially after sitting for long periods of time not being use.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

He does it for content why would he want to do it faster.hes not running a shop.

[@kochykoo]

@@jerrywilcox9890 Diagnosing problems is content. Joe's got a life to. He ain't making these videos in 15 mins like y'all watching. Diagnosing a problem faster mean you turn your money around quickly. These videos could take a couple weeks for him to make the content while waiting on parts or working on other things. The real world's different than the fancy world 😉😉😉

[@2stroketyson79]

@@kochykoo bro he dont really care about the bikes he does it for content! the kid would check the coolant & do a compression test on a bike with no engine! he does the same routine over & over for 5 years now where u been?

[@kochykoo]

@@2stroketyson79 man you can tell me he doesn't care about the bikes and he's just a fame junkie. Life's all about living and learning and even out of his own mouth he's still learning. We all know KZbin doesn't pay much of anything for all the time and hours you got to dedicate to making a video. If everyone wanted to watch him ride his bikes to could turn on the supercross races or watch the ATV nationals. Some of these kids are trying to learn how to do things.

[@aussieboy424]

I owned one of these . I think you overfilled the oil . You have to run the engine to get the oil into the upper tank then you check the level with the dipstick after you turn it off

[@Sebastian-od7es]

I found out a thing with bikes that haven't been running for a long time. Just kick it 2/3 instead of all the way down, kinda hard with higher cc bikes but works well for 50-250ccs.

[@dentman67]

Pumper card, mild porting and I believe it was the suspension from a 98 RM250 that I used. It was 15 years ago that I made these mods so I may be wrong the RM year. I also think I replanted the petcock with one from a Blaster. Or Raptor? Anyway, these mods make it one hell of a fun bike that is rock solid.

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

I had a buddy buy one new in 92, it was and still is like new..👍🤠

[@steve_savage6075]

Wish I could find deals like that , great find Vintage!

[@accordinglyryan]

My dad bought one of these many years ago that also didn't run (no title either). It sat in our yard for about a decade before I passed it off to our neighbor. Nice to see one in better shape lol

[@steveryan6058]

Thanks for making these videos, I have learned a lot from them. Why do you never try either (quick start ) sprayed in through the cab? I have used this to start reluctant starters and to diagnose carb issues.

[@brianharris8441]

Hey Bud can you please start showing how you load the bikes alone? I see you unload them but would love to see you load them👍🏾

[@TeunS133N]

There are cool oil temp gauges for these that fit on the top of the frame were you checked the oil level

[@brainstain22]

The DR 350 I had would run 95mph with me @ 150lbs. maxed out on the hwy. ...It would also pick up the front tire easily in 3rd gear. ....When it was fresh, you couldn't kick it over at all without the decomp. But after it was well "worn out" You could start it without decomp at all. I got to say though it was an excellent bike overall. Very linear power.

[@johnkerr46]

B.S.

[@brainstain22]

@@johnkerr46 yeah ok

[@staygold902]

The Dr line of bikes are some of the most reliable bikes ever made. Right on par with the xr

[@philipwalton4877]

Your so right… I’ve owned DR and XR’s and they were bomb proof. Honda know how to make a bike last. Suzuki was up there with them

[@micksterboone4517]

My '94 350 off-road model has been ridden pretty hard and has been bullet-proof it's whole life.

[@rockman49er]

Had a dr500 1982 no compression had to kick it lots of times with throttle wide open then would start and still run forever it was still reliable gave it back to the kid that sold it to me for free because I got so many bikes at the time wish I would have kept it because now I'm not afraid to work on them all because of Joe's 2vintage channel 😀 thanks joe

[@SirOsisofLiver]

I had a kick-start 1990 DR650S. Bomb-proof.

[@Daverazzi]

I have a 2011 DR650se I love the bike. I got a set of supermoto wheels and tires and dirt wheels and tires. It’s a heavy bike but that’s ok. It definitely checks all the boxes for me and what I want in a bike.

[@garyhodges8694]

I had a Dr 125 back in 92 , great bikes

[@jacksat2252]

Nice bike I had a DR 600 back in 1988 they named them the leg buster. If you had the decompression wrong en your handlebar was not turned to the left the kickstarter could wack your knee against the handlebar you can ended up with a broken kneecap😮 The 600 should had a electric starter.

[@pieterwoerden2701]

I have a DR500, my advice, never completely stretch your leg and replace your spark plug on time.

[@sidewaysjg]

Definitely want to watch rebuild I have 1990 dr350 with whitebrothers 441 kit and want to see rebuild

[@johntunstall9698]

It may have been marketed as street legal but that thing is definitely not street legal 😂😂

[@smokeyou812]

Lol. It was at one time tho. Biggest giveaway is the locking fuel cap. Only the street version had those, but yeah that wasn't even dirt legal. Maybe garage paperweight. 😂

[@TonyMontana-lh5bp]

Im glad that i have a 1994 model! Electric start is nice. I've owned it 20 years, it's been great.

[@Dirtdogsfishigadventures]

dog was just admiring the pot leaf on the fender

[@jayjudd6518]

😮 He got it going. He fooled me. I thought he want a proper carb for that year. Looking forward to part 2.😊😊

[@colinlogan4879]

Not enough fuel. Try covering most the intske with ur hsnd bet it will rev up

[@pjm204]

Will you try to get a title for it? I have two bikes in the stable right now that I got without titles. With the Vermont method closed, my only option seems to be a bonded title. I'm also curious if you have a dealers license or if most of your bikes just don't have titles?

[@mrutherford8590]

Weld a washer to the end of the cam chain tensioner and it will tighten the chain up until you get a new chain

[@tomstott1140]

Pull the de-comp lever all the way in and hold it , kick down on the kickstart slowly , then release the de-comp lever , bring the kickstart up to the top and the. Kick it like youve never kicked a 4 stroke before . I owned a 1998 dr 350s , honda xr's are similar to start

[@michaelfowler8289]

😊 The decompression valve this is just for the compression it's for cold starting the engine

[@TheScottiem303]

The issue is all the holes someone drilled into the airbox, on both sides. They then put the little hole filters into the holes. So drawing too much air. To balance out, they put three washers to lift the needle. If you get a new airbox you can remove the washers.

[@DRZrider07]

Find a kickstand for the poor thing. I hate when people take them off! It's not an mx bike. It's very inconvenient having to always find something to lean the bike on or having to stop wherever you left your triangle stand.

[@tabletop45]

if you look close the kickstand is there... its just bent up.

[@jeffreyness9741]

At 44 minutes in I'm thinking the constant velocity carburetor is the variable.

[@listenupfools731]

Had to 400s and a 250 dr..the 250 was gutless,but the 400s,were AWESOME

[@DavinMaygey]

I think the street version has auto de-comp even though it has a de-comp lever. This makes checking compression nearly impossible. Not sure if its all years though. Mines a 97 and this is the case.

[@NickSchoess]

It's missing a lot up front, light assembly, gauges, etc. Dr350 is a sweet bike, I take mine everywhere and have really trail ridden it hard. That air filter looked really dirty to me. On the Dr's, the air comes in from the top middle and the place the filter gets caked in dirt can't really be seen easily from the outside. When you take it out, you'll see what I mean

[@wags9777]

You need to learn to use starter fluid as a diagnostic tool. It can tell you where you problem is fast

[@paulos20030]

Great video as always, can you fit a mic in your helmet as i cant hear what your saying while riding!! All the best.

[@Dono743670777]

Smoke on acceleration is rings, but deceleration and start up is valve seals

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Wow, a clogged pilot jet on a Dr... omg!. Normal to see that, they love to plug up.

[@PongbyAtari]

I had a 1998 DR350 it was a great bike one of my favorite of many over the years.

[@97delkron]

i have had a couple of these. an "S" kick only model and an "SE" e start model. great bikes with a cult like following. with correct carb that is jetted properly they not to hard to start once you have the routine down pat. but....... the e start model much easier. lol.. great do it all bikes that bout as reliable and hard to kill as a klr. and.... always run it for a minute or so before checking oil as it will leak past check valve into engine if it sits a few days.

[@forrestgoodwin5693]

Do a top end and new valves, maybe a cam too.

[@Micscience]

I skipped some of the video so I am not sure if you figured the oil level out or not. The oil dipstick may have been dry because the engine wasn't warm. If the DR is anything like the DRZ you have to warm the engine up for 3 minutes before checking the dip stick or the dipstick won't show any oil on it.

[@MrMecano]

worn valves seals will give ya smoke on startup after dripping onto valves

[@tabletop45]

i actually own a 1999 dr 350 dirt model converted to street legal. its my first ever bike! i also picked up a 2023 grom, but i love the DR for its power and 6 speed. my cam chain is also noisy at the moment as well. definitely will be looking forward to you tearing into the engine on this thing so i can follow along and work on mine! ive also heard that these bikes are notoriously hard to start, but i thought i'd add that i can kick mine over after 1-2 kicks completly cold and she starts right up. no need for the decompression as well which may indicate my engine is tired lol, but it still starts right up!

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Glad not titled because most expensive things on the bike are speedo/tack and the headlight assembly

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

May add a manual adjust tensioner, I had to on mine.

[@mattyboy3157]

I used to own two 1992 Suzuki DR 350. Those things were awesome but power wasn’t all their.

[@Dubsspeed]

Also don't those have vacuum operated fuel petcocks? And that one vacuum port not being capped off on the carb is also an issue. Hard to rev cuz its already lean. Any throttle starves it out

[@keithfenwick5502]

Another good deal.. these bikes are quite robust if maintained well, electric start versions are obviously even better, fix her up and ride all day long 🍀👍🙏

[@bradfrye8297]

The valve lash seemed way to lose to me bud. I can hear that ticking way to much... Good start point is .04 intake and .06 exhaust and also the air fuel seems way to much.. stick it at 2 1/4 turns out.

[@johnhall9645]

Suzukis version of the Xl and the Xr engine alot of similarities if you ask me. Cool video

[@coryparsons4257]

Check that air bleed screw, 3 1/3 turns is a bit much, usually 2 is max air you want

[@dtlssm]

what i was gonna say!i had a similar problem on a friends bike.when he turn the throttle did the same.we put it to 1.5 and was perfect!

[@svoctopus4888]

The first model of the DR350, and the first time that you ever worked on a DR350. Pretty cool.

[@paulh.5691]

When timing single cylinders no need for marks on the cam sprocket. Put it in TDC and the cam lobes must point upward like a V.

[@Guerrintee]

What a steal. I have a 1990 Suzuki DR250S, and I absolutely love it. Loved the video. Can’t wait to see the rebuild!

[@MrQuickshot23]

You should make shirts that say, “We are oat” with a picture of oats I’d buy it 😁

[@domi9243]

i learned a lot about bikes from your videos

[@Jim-uy2qe]

Yep, brings back some good memories. Definitely the good ole days!! Awesome find. Still can't believe all the compression 170 crazy. Cant wait to see you restore it..

[@LEE-jj4yk]

Hiya Joel 350 bulletproof engine yours been abused they make great power you can put better cams in them even sweeter your carb don’t look like the one it should have also parts super cheap 👍👍👍

[@1aview]

My xr 600 needs to run awhile before checking oil. If you added when cold it would smoke with the extra oil in the system

[@richardbakos4970]

You can put an fcr 37 on these pretty easily. The off-road models had mikuni flat slide. The throttle needles would break. The fix was to put an o ring on top of the clip and screw the assembly back on to stop vibration. Great engine super reliable. Watch out for stator and pulse coil fails

[@mrutherford8590]

If you pull the compression lever it will give you engine braking

[@stevezufall5269]

Awsome job every bike needs a chance witch you give them thanks for a great video

[@philipwilson867]

Ps I have a extra hyabusa 1300 muffler Procycle has a ton of parts for that bike

[@Nine_883]

That looked like a Mikuni CV street bike carb. I would like to see more Dual Sport stuff. Dual Sports are the best bikes and Suzuki did a good job with those DR bikes.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Love the dr suzuki...one of these days im gonna have one in my garage. Cant ride the road king in the winter...lol Are those fenders supposed to have all those graffiti stickers on them?