I Bought a KX250 Race bike left in storage for $1000 Sight Unseen, How bad can it be?

I Bought a KX250 Race bike left in storage for $1000 Sight Unseen, How bad can it be?
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Happy July 4th! Do you guys vote full build or fix up on this KX250? I thought you guys would enjoy coming along for this spur of the moment purchase. Matt and I had a blast messing with it and the 450ER he just bought. Thank you for watching and if you enjoyed, hit the like button and consider subscribing 🤘😎
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[@MichaelSaboEXTRA]

Happy July 4th! Do you guys vote full build or fix up on this KX250? I thought you guys would enjoy coming along for this spur of the moment purchase. Matt and I had a blast messing with it and the 450ER he just bought. Thank you for watching and if you enjoyed, hit the like button and consider subscribing 🤘😎

[@atingles1491]

Full build for sure

[@proudpennsylvaniaman7996]

If you do a build. I vote for a flip series. You got 1k into purchase. Set a budget. Fix it up sell it. Show the process of deciding what parts you chose an why. Even show dealing with potential buyers. Then take the money you make from it and buy or trade up. See if you can go from a 99 to a 24 model year of machine

[@terrynicewonger5434]

Fix nothing crazy make it” Run and Fun”…maybe later fix her right

[@akraix182]

I bought a 23 kx250 as well, i won’t lie i wanted to pick up a 2 stroke 250 and clean it up to have the 4stroke and 2stroke option. So that’s my vote 🤣

[@Lennygemis]

FULLL BUILDDD!!!!

[@BostonBanshee]

More content please with Matt you guys are hilarious together lol

[@j-rc6520]

One day, i hope to be as cool as Mike!

[@MichaelSabo]

You're just as cool in my book man! 🤘

[@garagemcmatt]

Good times bro. That was a funny day. I still think that kx was a steal!

[@justincarlfilms]

Very funny 😁 I'm still laughing great vid

[@bryceparmer4546]

Hey Matt, nice quad but I wanted to tell you that it’s a TERRIBLE idea to hit the throttle when trying to start those 450s. They’ve been known to actually blow the bottom end out when you try to start it that way. Awesome quad!!

[@garagemcmatt]

@@bryceparmer4546 yes I know about the kick back. they put a sticker on the thumb throttle in 2007 saying to not do that. This bike is going to need new intake valves. I still have all the oem internals for the starter assembly. I'll probably install all new while im in there.

[@dj27nitro]

I gotta meet Matt one day he seems like good people haha you are guys are like kids together haha

[@garagemcmatt]

That day was funny

[@paulbudford]

Matt is a nice guy. He is like the Mike Brewer of quads. Wheeler dealer, who always finds the best deals.

[@jasonjaeger4042]

Absolutely loved my 2001 KX250 (same as a 99). Won a lot of races, broke a few bones but my skill really progressed on that bike. Learned to ride FMX on it, only blew it up once and I am looking for another 99-02 KX just to have. I run YZ250's now but miss that Kawi!!

[@NumeroUnoGodzFriend]

God loves you Michael! He surely did not want you to get hurt riding on that loose rear wheel!!!

[@jasonfuller6527]

Ok, ok. But let's get back to buying quads, now. 😂

[@chadriddle3517]

Great buy mike ! Excited to see the build as always

[@aaronr7389]

Love this bike 🔥

[@cannonmead2766]

THAAAAANK YOU!!!! I’ve been watching you a long time now mike. I’m genuinely thrilled for the dirtbike content. I hope your views are awesome on this type of content!!! You deserve it man!

[@MichaelWilliams-vb6wr]

Dude most definitely more Banger videos saw this one and said Hell yeah put us out a few more brother

[@Mac181]

15:57 ahhhhhh man it happens to the best of us😂

[@KTMGREG55]

Loved the comment about being its “ brother “ . The KX 250 is the KX 250f’s older bad ass brother that left for college but never graduated and just partied and was a well known legend around campus with his mullet and heavy smokin lifestyle 😝🤙😎🤣😂

[@fabianatencio6634]

Just bought my first dirt bike the other day! Its a 1998 kx250! I cant wait for these series to start popping off!!

[@MikeKochjr]

Let’s go!! Good day when Mike posts!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

Happy J4 man! 🤘

[@MikeKochjr]

@@MichaelSabo same to you Mike!

[@brainstain22]

Sweet man. Got to love a 2 smoker. Looking forward to this build.

[@_UncleBo_]

Hell yeah Mike I'd say you definitely got lucky there!! I vote full build on the KX250 tho.. And happy 4th bro!!

[@daleskiog7499]

Made me parachute my bowl😂😂

[@867diesel]

have a dank day ✌

[@gabe10222]

Can't wait for the super mini build

[@amandaeberhhgjbgtcuvvvhhgv4300]

yo good vid keep up the great work

[@SeasideStrangler]

2003 KX250 is my bike, so im excited to see what you do with it. I love mine shes a full on woods machine, little bit wilder and stiffer than a KDX but a great machine none the less.

[@Jon_lowe]

Can’t wait to see you work on the rm 65

[@tsar-bomba2413]

As you were riding the quad further and further away I said you were ballsy

[@coreygolfer919]

I kinda want that Trx 450er. I miss my full fox/houser build. Hope all is well sabo. Have to catch up sometime.

[@garagemcmatt]

You can buy this 450er

[@pilotsutterfield7053]

I want a kx 250 so baddd lol. Im excited for this one🔥🔥🔥

[@Brappydaze]

Just got up with rocket ron because of u and Pete . Sending him my vintage ohlins shock off my 87 cr250 . He’s cool so far !

[@markjordan7444]

This was fun, you should film more videos together!

[@bricehale6593]

Thats in good shape in 2010 guy in my welding class sold me a 98 kx250 for 200$ I held that thing wide open every time I rode it for about 3 months before it blew up I was impressed with it

[@JaredGti07]

I have a 99 kx250 im hyped for this build

[@Brappydaze]

Happy fourth !

[@996turbo]

More bike stuff sabo 😂 I’m getting worried lol

[@JacksonOffroad25]

I’m still thinking an electric build would be cool then compare it to a stark (built vs bought)

[@reggiexp69]

what would be coool is quad wars again i miss that series :)

[@michaelboots7690]

Lol the livery reveal had horror music 😱

[@firehades2007]

that 2vintage slogan had me rolling 🤣

[@reggiexp69]

what? i missed that, what did he say?

[@firehades2007]

@@reggiexp69 12:45

[@coreygolfer919]

Valves need to be shimmed. Also should never give 450s gas when starting them. 2 pumps of throttle then start. Also could need to be jetted a little better.

[@frankiemarchese2978]

@5:46. The master clip is on backwards lol thats how you know

[@hutchdw77]

Honda 450R is a beast of a machine.

[@DakotaHDrums]

$1000 is crazy

[@shanesm311]

Budget build would be cool

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

Sounds to me like the valves are out of adjustment those TRX450s are famous for the valves getting tight on them it shouldn't roll over so easy when you're trying to start it The reason it will bump start is because the motor gets spun over faster than what the starter can do and it disengages the decompression so my professional advice to you just do the valves it probably has the decompression tight on it and you can adjust the decompression on those bikes they say adjust it to a certain spec but the best way to do it is adjust it till you have 60 lb compression cranking with the starter and you will have no issues

[@piripi64]

Ye ye I like haha 2 bang tings

[@claywalker4685]

I have 12 dirt bikes I to build and wrench on Alda time so I get to see that aspect. i'd prefer more quad builds because I am just getting back into quads.

[@867diesel]

yall pulled a 2vintage with that 🤣🤣

[@garagemcmatt]

Seller said this rare 2-stroke race bike won't run......lol

[@867diesel]

@@garagemcmatt 🤣🤣

[@stephencrisson3595]

Hell yeah please build the crap out of it I want to see like an older Spitfire Edition

[@humpday2267]

Dude Mike you’re killing it! You keep uploading these awesome videos at the perfect time! I have the same problem. I’ve got way too many projects and my garage is full too😂😂

[@1187titanium]

Watch Greg hitchko videos on his 99 kx250. They need the oil holes to the crank bearings enlarged. 99 only issue

[@Berm_Blaster]

Now I really REALLY miss my TRX450 and my CR250. Damn man... 😢

[@yonier-et3dr]

man i want to see that rm 65 build

[@Ant_carr]

I say do a full build on this bike and make it look like a modern factory kawi

[@JollUsARoint]

Great Scores, & Hapoy 4th Bigg Buddy ,, We Will Go Chk His Channel Out As Well U Have A Great One💯💪🏼💪🏼❤️🤍💙💚🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@petepedro350]

Reminds me off my uncle. 20 bikes and none of them run

[@blakerager6340]

Full build

[@bastian8248]

First hour club

[@andrewberkley7138]

I say a good fix up video would be a nice mix up.

[@Toppdawghaulscars]

That bomb scared the fuck outta me 😂

[@818Drew]

We need a trx450 build on the channel

[@ChanseMartin222]

True teaser lol

[@theexisting1514]

lets goooo

[@307bmx3]

Would be cool to see a kx250 Mojave

[@austinhilliard3674]

What do you use to fill in the two holes below the sprocket on the brand new Yamaha banshee cases.

[@JimJones762x39]

I wish Honda would bring back the 450r

[@anthonyrobert5248]

You can tell the condition on whether or not the bike has been beat on by checking underneath the engine on the bottom of the frame if it's all dinged up or not .

[@Alex_Torres.]

😮

[@mxrabit]

I had one just like that 😢

[@abbybonilla4511]

Patriot bike vs Red TRX 2 stroke

[@StroDshiesty1]

Gotta pat the gas a few times before starting

[@tsar-bomba2413]

I guess we're switching from quads to bikes now, what's going on

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

He realized there is a another set of viewers.

[@heavyd5670]

Just curious. Do you know how much he would sell that 450r as is? Thanks awesome video!

[@garagemcmatt]

It's up for $4500 with stock wheels and shocks, with title

[@Jay1980bka]

Rm250 when it comes to 2 strokes !! 4 strokes Honda only !

[@SeasideStrangler]

Says who? You?

[@aydengonzales956]

Cylinder head on 400ex is clapped valve springs are weak or valve chain is worn causing off timing

[@mzondi1970]

My name is Matt you should let it come back to a matt. I had to sell my four quads due to cancer I would love to buy best if it wasn't too expensive of a fix I sold a 450R a banshee a warrior that I gave my wife and an extended arm blaster with a YZ250 motor in it

[@randycook4283]

Intake valves are probably way too tight on that 450r.

[@724DirtDrags]

full build

[@henrygoley3842]

Valve needs done on the 450

[@garagemcmatt]

Yeah that's definitely the issue with it. It's down to a 170 shim

[@chopfather2730]

That card theme or card hand.is the dead mans hand.

[@pizzacatfitness]

Gut deal TRAZ

[@simplymoto07]

Rooky move trying to run it bro. Needs a new top and bottom end .

[@chrisbarnett7518]

Iv been there before

[@gordb8969]

its low compression i had a preditor 500 it same thing would not start on start button but pull it 10 feet it would start after it was warm it would start on button cool off not a chance cylinder coating fail

[@4barrelldarell]

Pick back up in gear Run and drop it lol

[@jamierussell2200]

Wow wee if youse guys could get me a kx250 2 banger as a project bike that would be all I need to finish my bike collection!! If there's anyone out there wanting a CR250 1997 model first of the alloy frame models!! I do have here to do clean swap for a kx250 project build if there is anyone out there that's keen then hit me up as I have the whole complete bike not a part missing but is a project/basket case bike that needs building!! Well it's only the motor that really needs building as the rest of the bike is still altogether, well rolling frame but only needs a full motor rebuild as been in storage for about 7 years now!! So yeah all I'm after is a kx250 complete project build bike/basket case bike as long as there ain't a part missing I'm happy to do a deal just hit me up guys cheers again Jamie

[@loganfrogs956]

What Country do you live in just Curious 😂❤

[@roguepowersports3576]

Murica bro

[@panic-revv85]

Race it

[@hulanbailey5219]

KEEP THE RRRRRRRR'S UP WHEN SLOWING DOUW ON A BIKE YOU DONT KNOw !!! duh ? Or PUSH IT HA !

[@lucascady4992]

Sabo and Joe from 2 vintage!! 🤞

[@karsensandberg3499]

Electric swap it so you can have an electric bike

[@positivecarry07]

Paid too much.