$200 Kawasaki Dirt Bike - Will It Go?

Tripped and fell down the rabbit hole of buying more motorcycles. This is a 1992 Kawasaki KDX200 that hasn't been started in 10 years. Jen and I try to get it going.

[@redneckhero0140]

makes me smile ear to ear seeing an old machine coming back to life. I love Kawasaki to

[@str5128]

*Thanks a lot you spoiled it...*

[@ryanwinn8543]

Too*

[@elijahleohr8405]

Yeah smae

[@adamjohnson7832]

im a Honda guy, but i think Kawasaki is my second favorite, they look good and are good bikes, pops taught me Honda or nothin as a kid though. i think i would only ride Honda and Kawasaki

[@cody181818]

I wish i had someone this enthusiastic in my life that was always as happy about the stuff im happy about

[@MattsShop]

Some info on these old KDX's: The #1 thing to check: The power valves in the top of the cylinder get carboned up and they break. They were made out of aluminum. They will bounce around in the top end and destroy the motor. You can clean them up or replace them with custom made steel ones. They are pricey though. Check the rubber adapter between the motor and the carb. They develop cracks and can suck air/dirt. Check the air filter box rubber between the carb and the air filter box. They develop cracks and can suck air/dirt. The blue anodized forks were only used in '93 and '94 and were made by KYB. They were also used by some years of KX bikes. You can take the rubber piece out of the top of the air box to get more air flow. You will have to rejet the carb though. Make sure the needle that goes into the top of the carb is not bent at all. Kawasaki discontinued most of the parts on these bikes so hoard the parts you have. You can find used parts on eBay. Most guys run 40:1 in these bikes. Thanks for the video!

[@nemisis714]

Looks like Boyesen make reeds that fit the bike, It would probably be a good alternative to the aluminum reeds you mentioned.

[@benhawke7231]

Get boyensen power reeds.

[@hondalover2428]

He is talking power valves not reeds

[@nemisis714]

Oops, your right.

[@MattsShop]

Yea, I have those reeds for a 1994 KDX 200. Check the reeds too and make sure that they are not bent/messed up. I was talking about the power valves though.

[@swhitehead15]

He definitely lies about the price to his wife 😂

[@mattrickard3716]

Yeah, but technically if the number you leave out is like just a zero off the end, it's still just a zero so technically that's nothing at all that's been omitted. Yes I have a terrible relationship.

[@massoncole4565]

I saw it on craigslist stupid

[@betyoudidntknowyoucanuseem2716]

swhitehead15 & to us clearly Title says $200 he says $100

[@zanebengochea6680]

@@betyoudidntknowyoucanuseem2716 The bike he pulled out of the truck he said was 200

[@betyoudidntknowyoucanuseem2716]

Zane Bengochea you right @2:05

[@alexpolansky]

I stopped and liked the video when he said “these two strokes are known to have a ‘lean’ condition” lmaooo

[@filemonshitaleni1398]

Ja he's hilarious

[@evan937]

I WILL NOT LIE. I AM SO JEALOUS! WHAT A FIND! It just goes to show its all about finding a deal. Those people must have been crazy to give away a running Kawi for 200! Good for you man!

[@nemisis714]

Just keep your eyes peeled, I recently picked up a '65 Honda S90 for only $100 and I had it running without spending any money.

[@firehawk8521]

nemisis714 daaamn.

[@kyleharris2506]

Well i guess they didn't know whether or not it would run cause they hadn't started it in a while maybe thats why it was cheap

[@JCassidy3383]

Safety squints engaged, and I'm ready for the journey. Let's ride!

[@Zezims]

Wow, your first ride on it looked like one of the most enjoyable rides ever

[@ryantoomey611]

Wow. Those Kawasaki engines are bulletproof!

[@davidwonder3633]

I mean ur not gonna shoot it but okay

[@JasonApexMusic]

Lmao "what wife could be mad about...?" "I can only think of one"

[@nateg5887]

Yup and that 1 is mine😒

[@MuulPlays]

She was ironic

[@Avionkun]

Karen

[@piepoodude1798]

Can't wait for the next video. After watching your generator video I'm hooked. Keep up the great work.

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Same here!

[@ZEROMT02]

Same

[@rossmacdonald3862]

Same again

[@englishcoonhound9108]

Same

[@othellolagkage]

Yeah, the generator videos got me as well, I have been watching a lot of your projects over the last couple of weeks, love your videos! Keep up the good work! Btw. what's your background? And what do you do when you don't rescue old motorbikes?

[@ClydesdaleNM]

Your wife's commentary is pretty epic. Keep up the good work!

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

OMG she is savage.. where is my popcorn!?

[@thewolfpackgarage5046]

Same

[@TheModShopCO]

You're crazy, the dialog between these two make the videos. Keep up the good work!

[@SatansBaby1]

Yea, your wife is pretty sharp, and pretty . Good catch!

[@powderriver2424]

She's funny, and so is he

[@spoogle621]

This is the best mid life crisis youtube channel!

[@nashtyr6392]

First reply 😂

[@paolo3672]

So funny

[@zach2424.]

The kind of deals you hear about but never find congrats

[@OverAndOverAndOver]

Damn that bike was emitting like a Volkswagen XD

[@SpeedSeekerMoto]

SorensenGaming its from the oil in the cylinders lol. When I was working on my car last time I repaird my valve gaskett cover and replaced my plugs because I had oil pooling and I almost turned my workshop into a haunted house it was so smokey.

[@maff1917]

@@SpeedSeekerMoto You didnt get the joke ;) but never mind, its german sense of humor at its best :P

[@kreizmann2943]

Yeah any old transporter😅

[@ElementalMaker]

Gotta love the old two smokes!

[@daleparker7928]

ElementalMaker pp

[@anissamorris7852]

dirtbikes tend to have alot of smoke when you first start them

[@niclasmoritz2728]

two strokes *

[@ElementalMaker]

Niclas Moritz "two smoke" is exactly what I meant to type

[@JustJefffff]

I like to watch your vids for the entertainment value but more so, to hear your wife's commentary. She has an outstanding wit and sense of humor about her!!!!

[@benspeedschannel888]

What a bargain!! The kdx200 is a very capable enduro bike, they were very popular over here in the UK👍

[@tommyd933]

Benspeed's Channel I wish there were more in the UK for sale. I remember back in the days there were not so many kdxs and a lot more kmxs I had 3 or 4 of them and Yamaha dts and there were mostly only 125s around not 200s, 220s, 250s ect. Because the kdxs are so rare here in the UK they won't be cheap to buy

[@trigerakaem3311]

8:25it looks like she farted😂😂😂

[@joelturner726]

YES 😂😂

[@coralreefer4602]

Hahaha i didnt notice that.. Good one lol

[@mitchellneiss631]

😂😂😂

[@joshguitar7206]

😂😂👌👌

[@timwilkinson2797]

Made me laugh !

[@Ironsights85]

i watched this years ago and got rather jealous, didnt end up following the build or the channel, now i stumbled on your channel again and realized id seen your stuff before. really enjoy the content and the humor.

[@JeiNelson]

You are very articulate compared to the usual motorbike mechanic. I like it man keep up the good work, enjoyed the vid

[@ethaaa]

agreed

[@williamkenny6383]

Compared to the usual motorcycle mechanic huh? In my 20s I was a tech at a Honda dealership and now I'm an engineer and of the guys I worked with one is head of the motorcycle sales division at Suzuki and all the others are doing very well. So the average motorcycle in my experience is very intelligent and successful I don't understand what you mean.

[@PragmaticTornado]

The average motorcycle is intelligent? Well, I mean, some new bikes have IMU's, so I guess that can be mistaken for _artifical_ intelligence, but still. Joking. Yeah my perception of motorcycle mechanics is that they generally seem more intellectually awake than their car counterparts. Not sure why. Maybe I've just met the good ones.

[@larryhawkes1347]

We didn't get to see your wife in the generator video, I'd say she is by far the best find 😃☺️😀 you have made.

[@oliviervanderwerff3676]

Larry Hawkes yeahhhh

[@manguydude287]

You are my favorite personalities on youtube

[@coralreefer4602]

Lol they are great. I just recently found this channel but in the short time I've been watching they've become 2 of my favorites as well

[@racefuel2136]

Same

[@johnsn10]

Still watching the old videos over and over again till the new ones get posted. Love these guys. Way underrated

[@jok3yjesu339]

I wish I could get a dirt bike for 200$ lol

[@jobobby664]

You can that doesnt run what are you talking about

[@nickhuff90]

Jokey Jesus same

[@LatinKingsLS]

I just got mine kx 125 for 250€ and it runs well! 1999 one

[@stephenfrancis182]

bought a 1983 honda cr125r AND a parts bike for 250 canadian... it sat for 12 years. I got it going in an hour and a half. keep your eyes and ears open 24/7. some guy at work had it for a long time and I heard him say say cr and we chatted for about. picked up the bike the next weekend.

[@chikechovis2499]

Hairy Sweetapples that second Kawasaki was a steal

[@WazzieShmozzie]

"sometimes I get so wrapped up and excited in the moment, I forget critical steps"...good thing you are not a heart surgeon etc. lol great vid, you guys are awesome together, keep the same/similar type of format going and you're onto a winner, don't let youtube fame go to your head, stay grounded :)

[@artconnolly9519]

If you keep up these awesome videos. I for see 1 million subs in your future. Great job and btw I was just as excited when you started the bike as you probably were. Lol can't wait for your next video !!!! Your wife is a real keeper btw you guys make a great team !!! ;)

[@EricVega2020]

Its a sickness, you know. This buying stuff on craigslist and getting it running. We need a support group or something! Congrats on the find!

[@aaronanderson7619]

I was waiting for the part where she slips the kicker and takes a few peg teeth to the shin. Best way to learn boots and pants.

[@buckyrichardsonii2533]

Aaron Anderson happens to everyone, give her a while and she will experience it

[@zrig1]

Was waiting for bike to fall on her first .... Glad it didn't.... not the best way to kick start a bike ....

[@Mogman150]

I was worried too. Tennis shoes, shorts, trying to start it like it was a Roger DeCoster special... I have to start my old KTM on the left side with my right leg. Never in shorts & tennis shoes though

[@claytondavenport2319]

Aaron Anderson and it also helps to actually be on the bike

[@michaelmastropietro2606]

Happened to me when I was younger pop starting my RM125...Went riding then got my stiches

[@waterflow2324]

This is what I love to see, an old dirt bike that only needs a pair of pliers and a makeshift jack stands to fix. Great video

[@Moparbrian392]

200 bucks!? Someone from northern New York would ask 1500 for that thing even though it sat for 10 years.

[@trevorspampata3060]

so true.......so damn ture

[@BananaMana69]

Same with here in Canada.

[@foxbodylover2668]

Got that right dude im from northern ny and my buddy sold a junk one that some how ran for 700$ it was a complete disaster on 2 wheels

[@ingusins1593]

so in Latvija people sells lifan 150cc good looking dirtbike for 250 bucks

[@yahoomotherfkr5020]

Ingusins 1 But those are complete trash from new

[@joelcr250]

*I think I can speak for everyone here when I say that I'd like to see a pan incorporated somehow into this bike*

[@jenniesgarage]

I'll keep that in mind.

[@davidwegma6628]

CR2504life I have a meeting today at home and then go

[@Sebastian_Dinwiddie]

Damn. Your soliloquy at the end brought a tear to my eye. Or it may have been the smoke. Great find tho!

[@cheeseheadshighlights7548]

12bucklemyshoe1 d

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Soliloquy is a funny word

[@alexanderjohnson3119]

12bucklemyshoe1

[@ff-xz9re]

12bucklemyshoe1 I swear I feel the same.my eyes started watering toward the end just imagining how good he feels rite at this moment . I luv enthusiasm

[@fatmeegz1]

Cey de

[@tonyhern2647]

That's amazing. Love the dialogue between you two it's hilarious. Shows lots of love

[@RawTopShot]

That is crazy cheap! Editing my comment to add.. "That's INCREDIBLE! I'm so happy for you!" I long for the day I find a bargain like that! Well done you, hope everything works out.

[@travis_5637]

I'm seeing a new and improved 3dmachines

[@adrianflorescu2039]

Motocat 96 he was like this, but he changed into worse..

[@Johnny-rk9tz]

3dmachines and dirt bikes don’t mix, he takes apart perfectly good running bikes to make them better then does something wrong and wonders why he’s having issues.

[@timbrown9934]

Motocat 96 no not at all

[@DC-yb7qd]

I can't wait to see 3dmachine trailer blow apart going down the highway I'm going to laugh

[@Kziap]

Hey, I'm not even mechanically inclined at all, and I randomly came across your channel and after seeing this video, and your enthusiasm and knowledge, as well as personality, its inspiring. Definitely subbing.

[@MatkatMusic]

This video gave me hope for husbands who have wives who don't like how expensive dirt bikes can be. Definitely gonna show this video to my wife lol

[@chrisginoc]

Its all about including them in the activity. Its camping for the family to spend quality and bbqing, but its also going out to ride.

[@TechMechMen]

I like messing around with bikes rather than riding them, and this video reminded me of the excitement I got when I successfully started the engine of bike that has been left out in the rain, snow, heat and cold for three years for the first time. Now I wanna get a junk bike just for the sake of fixing it...

[@coralreefer4602]

I just recently found your channel but its now one of my favorites to watch.. You guys seem like awesome people and you have really interesting content.. Keep up the great work!

[@dave1secondago]

great score man / why not get a shipping container for your new garage

[@jasonpatterson8091]

$$$

[@nofgood4live]

nice profile foto,.. like the cubs ;)

[@dudethatsaguy]

Musty1?

[@dave1secondago]

why thanx man

[@tat2titan]

Nice work guy's! Love the Channel!

[@Blakehx]

SSSAAAAWWWEEEEEEEET! Congrats on a major score! For the other bike, you have a washing machine (meaning an electric motor) and I know you have some batteries laying around... I'm thinking an E-Bike!

[@crimsonedsynapse2585]

Blakehx don't be gay

[@MexicanNoodle]

this is one of the greatest videos I've watched in a while. if you didn't smile while watching this who even are you

[@maxprofit6806]

Only seen 5min of your videos and im hooked and subscribed, all of the bikes I have seen in your clips are the bikes I grew up drooling and wishing I could have owned, my first bike was a 85 kawasaki KD 80, that little red beast was a blast to ride as a kid and it never skipped a beat. Keep up the great work brother love seeing the old bikes being revived.

[@juanescobedo61]

Keep up the good work bro. And GOD bless you all . Your wife brings a special touch to your videos

[@jmunozar]

awesome video!, I was also excited when I saw it turn on for the first time! :). looking forward for the next videos! :)

[@brian1395]

another great video glad you chose to do this as a couple she rounds you off and the two of you are great.

[@illsmokq]

Told my wife I'd get her a bike, she found your channel and didnt like that jen knew more then her lol. She broke down and learned how to clean two carbs that day. Shes two weeks away from a brand new TTR230 now. Only took 3 yrs to get her into it, thanks.

[@Znybar]

The banter is hilarious. The wrenching is awesome. More people need to see this!

[@tooljockey2777]

Hold onto your wife, shes a keeper

[@TauCu]

:D

[@TauCu]

.

[@TauCu]

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[@coralreefer4602]

Agreed! I love her personality.. Same goes for him though

[@Lysergic_]

Thats probably why she is his wife and not his gf

[@tjsyam921]

I feel like i need to check Craigslist for a cheap used 2 stroke dirtbike now.... lol

[@shoopnooop2952]

TommyGun921 People in my area want more for a beat to shit dirtbike than a running street legal motorcycle... The lowest dirtbike i seen was 2000 dollars so whoever selling it is definitely throwing alot of sedimental value into the price.

[@davidsferrazzo]

I’ve been searching up in nor cal, haven’t found a thing but Hopefully since the season is ending something nice will come up

[@yassbeater4738]

shoopnooop same here but thats what happens when they heavily regulate motorcycle

[@shoopnooop2952]

The bad thing is here in texas it would be faster and cheaper just to buy the actual motorcycle and have it inspected and insured and plated and you're good. So as long as the title is clean and it runs good it would be pretty quick to get it done.

[@thahoova6818]

love the charisma between you two great vid! i subbed

[@LPJMagicmusic]

@Shadilay that too... Were you trying to spell check him or say charisma didnt fit?

[@billhuffman2847]

Great Find. My son just put a $50.00 '71 YZ250 in the shed - same steps you used and it fired up. MHuff will be posting videos as he progresses

[@AUZZYJAMZ]

Bought the exact same bike for $1100 last August. Ran great and even took it out on an 8 hour ride in some trails. Engine blew up about a month ago which is all okay. Excited to get mine fixed up.

[@jeremyharwood5116]

"I can only think of one!" LOL

[@coachcrossover521]

Trevor from GTA?!?! Nah this guy is wayyyy cooler

[@gonk-on]

I wonder why im feeling jealous

[@mymusicaccount1456]

Because hes got a sweet dirt bike for cheap, and an awesome chick! I'm totally jealous too

[@blainesworld6404]

Hands down the best video I've seen a couple made and funny. You guys made my day.

[@JoshRex7ven]

I also have a 93 KDX200! It looks great. Spoke skins, re-polished plastics, handguards. I love my kdx

[@lc5401]

Love ur videos there great from the UK.... Yey 1st comment

[@offroadmenace5758]

love how you went straight for the hill epic mate

[@rustysteam]

Bravo....Love the liquid cooled 2 strokes.

[@thebeddoctor4273]

I had an 86 KDX 200 that my uncle handed down to me. It was awesome. I don't understand why people are constantly rebuilding their bike engines. This bike was over 20 years old, all original and ran great still.

[@gilhols311]

I'm so happy to see this channel blow up this past month. You've been putting up quality content for years. You earned it, man and I look forward to your future episodes. Also, we all know you quit the shasta project. You don't fool me for a minute.

[@VroodenTheGreat]

So, you're not worried about all that smoke? I know its a 2-stroke, and I know you put oil in the cylinder... but man... You could make ribs w/ that smoke.

[@taffgriff69]

VroodenTheGreat he may have added a little extra oil to the fuel as it hasn't ran in such a long time....just as a precaution for the first start-up. that's what I would do anyway ;)

[@VroodenTheGreat]

I SAW him put oil in the cylinder. I know that would make it smoke, but after several minutes of him riding it, it was still smoking. He didn't mention adding oil to the fuel. Maybe he can clear that up for us. I just hope the head or the rings aren't bad.

[@taffgriff69]

VroodenTheGreat even if he has to put a new piston and rings in, that's still a cheap bike. only going to get expensive if he has to replate the cylinder! I would have said that the fuel has a little more oil than usual...but only he knows that👍

[@-slurmdaddy-8147]

VroodenTheGreat Required to fill with oil gas blend for 2cy engines. Even chainsaws lol. In the video you can see the mixture he pours in is pretty dark.

[@taffgriff69]

-Slurmdaddy - that's why I said what I said! you can see the oil is darker than its meant to be. again....because the engine hasn't ran in 10years. just a precaution....it's what I would have done also!

[@WoogieKamikaze]

Get a title, some blinkers and lights, and you can register with the DMV. Easier said than done. Good luck, friend!

[@darlmusselman1881]

T Davis it’s two stroke you can’t make it street legal

[@WoogieKamikaze]

Darl Musselman You can make two-strokes street legal. So long as your state will allow you to make a 4 stroke legal, you can typicly make a 2 stroke legal. It's just a pain in the rear to carry around 2 stroke oil with you.

[@drumkid330]

It's enduro. Why would you not be able to get it street legal? I understand all the proof of ownership and stuff like that. But if it's a big enough engine it dont matter if it's a 2 smoker

[@skatefast10202]

@@drumkid330 In Sweden we ride two strokes on the road all the time. 50cc which is classified as a moped for many reasons. And then 125s classified as "Lightweight Motorcycle".

[@patriciomunoz2830]

Pepto-bismol splattered lmao!!!

[@porkchop803scwilliams9]

I remember that was cool looking, o God I'm old

[@patriciomunoz2830]

porkchop 803sc Williams yeah i liked that too is so 90's it was also in some jet skis too and some other vehicles

[@derekquintero6252]

I don't usually like these videos but damn dude you're funny as hell I love the personality

[@codydavis5626]

Cant believe i have gotten addicted to all your videos. Keep it up. Im going backwards im vodeos now.

[@californiaprofile]

Nice wheelie

[@lilwarthog]

Ah makes me miss me and my wife... Good video man.

[@trumpstroll7438]

lilwarthog where she at?

[@aaronanderson7619]

It's like I tell folks, it's an art collection that you have no appreciation for. Once wife saw the profit of the crap I bring home it is ok. Like that ktm 550. 3 days, a scrub netted 1000$

[@janherbst1300]

I own a kdx 200 06 model. Love how your wife also got excited about the bike! Awesome bikes these.

[@Partypete-ft1zn]

Wow, very good finds. These steel frame bikes bring lots of money now. I recently bought a pretty clapped out 93 CR250 and am in the process of restoring it now. Painting the frame today actually. Enjoy it! More dirtbike videos in the future I hope.

[@StefSyros]

They are prone to having a leaned position (!) Good one, difficult to recognize the context for a foreigner ^^

[@ZakFarley]

This channel is a breath of fresh air subscribed and joined the notification squad!

[@MR5er1]

Let's binge watch this series from the start again!

[@reckless3008]

Watching all my old favorites today!!!

[@ErikHendershot]

Jen's laugh/face when she kicked it over was priceless!

[@dongouda1570]

Your wife's commentary :)

[@zacsbigburgers371]

8:25 looks like she farted

[@Rizzob17]

I literally just checked the comments to see if anyone caught that. Sorry for replies on old posts, just came across the channel.

[@anzetkosmuc7637]

Ahahahhaha

[@capncook947]

@@Rizzob17 hahahhahahqh

[@bink5242]

Bruh I noticed that too

[@bigjim9706]

Jennie is cute.. personality is even better!

[@unknownshyguy9749]

This guy reminds me of my dad that past away . Very confident smart and respctfull

[@MTL_Rider]

I enjoy the videos keep it up, nice to see that you have a supportive wife that supports you and is happy to see you happy doing your hobby, hats for to her. She's a keeper!

[@patryktelebit7432]

1:15 look at the window! 😱 i got so scared

[@martinparker6536]

wat ???? its called wind ???

[@gregorius3720]

Yes i see too look like girl open the white curtain,she a big big girl

[@user-de7ot9tx7t]

Good Luck on getting it road legal thumbs up

[@mxforever6445]

It's possible... it will just take a very long time lol

[@user-de7ot9tx7t]

Nice i always like to get a honda cr 125 road legal but now i have my Aprilia tuareg rally 125 now lol

[@michaeloconnell7216]

Nice video!!

[@nathanielthomas464]

Love that genuine smile of pure hope turning into nothing but joy and awe! Good find, good work, good video xD Keep'm comin!

[@xsu1664]

This guy knows his 2 strokes well. And he took good prep to not blow the motor and bring it back to life good video as well!

[@spicesi476]

“I think you belong here” lol

[@acetheking3136]

Pink hammer set lmaooo 😂😂😂

[@Sentry2]

Thats not even fair. nice find though lol.

[@tektbaxter7057]

I have a 1990 Kawasaki kdx200 just like that and its the best bike I have ever owned and I myself have wanted to make mine street legal. Keep up the good work!!

[@nekoborders5387]

That 2 stroke sound just makes my day🥴😂

[@mgyeri]

You just spoiled the video...

[@bkroko]

If you are in California and that is a two stroke, that thing probably won’t touch public asphalt

[@seancrowley9672]

there are 2 strokes registered in California, I used to have one however it was old and came from the factory plated. mine was a Hodaka Wombat 125 from the late 60's or early 70's

[@skippygirl959]

I have two old two strokes registered in cali. The fact that you didn’t know it was a two stroke shows that you shouldn’t be assuming things like that.

[@WilHansen]

I hope you all okay with the fires out there! Not exactly sure where in Northern Cal you are, but thought of you when I saw some videos ripping through the napa hills!!

[@Augis3de]

Hey Jennie, do you still have TE300 ?

[@willcross992]

These are the kind of videos that I like to watch and relax

[@Eurisko__78]

I had absolutely no interest in engines and things like that. Found myself watching your generator video and I'm hooked. Your videos are really entertaining and informative!