Wrecked yamaha enduro 175 front end rebuild

this 1973 yamaha was wrecked in 1977 and then put away most of the bike has been gone through in this video series. now let go through the front fork rebuild.

[@HoliTalksAboutStuff]

Mustie, i just wanna thank you to the bottom of my heart, you have helped me start my own little small engine business at only 17 years old.. I'm slowly working my way up to become something bigger. These videos have helped me soo much than you can imagine. Thank you so much!

[@DeadKoby]

Isn't it great! Some people (like myself) learn from watching others work. For that style learning, these videos are greater than any book or class at school.

[@mustie1]

awesome buddy

[@navvet4518]

Holistic. Good job man. I started fixing neighborhood lawnmowers, riders and mini bikes at 12. Graduated to log splitters and had my own firewood delivery business at 14 as well. I made good money at it too.

[@Foxfatherracing]

One never knows how you touch other people's lives. Musty1 has taught me so much as well.

[@robertheinkel6225]

The nice thing about small engines, is that they are small enough to man handle, without needing heavy equipment like an engine hoist.

[@yeldog11]

Thanks Mustie1. I watch your videos while my wife watches Married At First Sight....hate that crap.

[@joolwing]

Thanks Mustie for kicking these videos out, one of my few reasons to feel positive these days.

[@davidspellman3059]

its nice to learn from someone that can do it all and fix it all, but dosent tell us every 5 minutes that he knows it all. Thanks Mustie

[@paddydoyle4694]

I just picked one up in much worse condition, my first bike ever, these videos are a huge help on how everything should look compared to how they do look, my first time ever working on a small engine

[@wheelpew4903]

I picked up a 1974 Yamaha rd350 yesterday its been sitting in a basement since 1979 Can't wait to start wrenching on it, its mint with all the original paperwork

[@hondacota4rt]

A rd 350 is on my list aswell. Do you know how much they weigh? I think they could be fairly quick.

[@wheelpew4903]

They don't weigh much, I had one back in the day and it was hard to keep the front end down 1st-3rd

[@johnkey1682]

@@hondacota4rt they go like snot. part of the problem with them is the power band cuts in all of a sudden IFR at 6000.

[@MrTruckerf]

A friend had a '73 RD350 and it would smoke my '73 Honda 350 as soon as his revs built up. Front end would come off the ground easily in the lower gears whether he wanted it to or not. The guy just passed away last year from Covid at age 65.

[@mickdu2515]

Nothing better than watching a Mustie video mid week! Thanks again for what you do. Working from home is so much better when I can watch your videos.

[@5150mxVW]

The front end came out sweet , I'm looking forward to the full send test on those fork seals :).

[@RustyIronGiant70]

I have had good luck with dent removal on motorcycle tanks using the same system as you tried but also adding about 14 to 20 lbs of air pressure to the inside of the tank. Remove the gas cap and get a rubber plug/stopper of the correct diameter. Remove the small bolt and wing nut from the stopper and drill it out for a 5/16 or 1/2 inch carriage bolt and washer/nut. Drill a small hole length wise through the carriage bolt and you have a stopper with air inlet for the tank. Good luck!

[@OhZone62]

mid-week video from Mustie1.....Fantastic.... Time for coffee and breakfast

[@jimaagenes8445]

You made quick work on the fender! Nicely done!!!

[@lancekramer5844]

Great video as always. This was a big help for my 1972 lt2 100. I'm the second owner, my great uncle (rip) bought it brand new.

[@allefebure504]

Mustie, I have been watching your channel now for over a year. Today I decided to put my generator back in storage and wanted to change the oil and remove the gas and run it dry. I started the engine to warm it up before changing the oil and it was “hunting” pretty bad. I watched so many episodes where you had this problem so I started right in. One quick adjustment of the main jet and it smoothed right out! I was almost hoping it wouldn’t so I could tear down the carb like I have seen you do, but it ran fine and I did not want to risk not having a gasket if the old one ripped. Anyway, thanks for educating me on small engines!

[@MrTruckerf]

Really impressed with how good those original tires look. You can tell this baby was stored very well.

[@ernestpaul2484]

This bike (not literally) was my big step into the real world of off road motorcycles from minibikes. I was 15 and a big kid (not fat, just big for my age) in 74' and a neighbor (an adult) had bought one and decided he didn't like it for some reason and I ended up riding it and keeping it maintained for about a year and a half. I was real careful with it, rode the hell out of it, but never dropped it. Came close, but never went down. Just seeing this on here brought back quite a few memories. My flat "competition" face shield and my OD field jacket. Always wore my Herman Survivor work boots when I went riding. Thanks. You find the coolest things from our youth up there.

[@bobferranti5222]

I'm jealous, that bike is a true survivor, wish I could find one like that.

[@davidhelmuth5707]

Don’t we all brother, don’t we all!

[@David-yo5ws]

I had one just like that in 1986. Now I can't remember what happened to it!

[@timjohnson67]

A surprise midweek treat, very much appreciated and just in time for my lunch break. Thanks from your fans in the UK.

[@99andrianmonk]

Really enjoyed the thorough explanation of how the front struts work. Thanks. Another great Mustie1 video.

[@NoOne-si7kc]

As an automotive mechanic of 27 years I can say that this man with the motorcycle knows what he's talking about even though I work on cars

[@petershim5900]

This takes me back to my late teens. I owned the same bike and watching you go through all the fixes and maintenance was so déjà vu. I felt like I was doing it myself. I would love to have that bike again.

[@moodiblues2]

My first motorcycle was a great old 1966 Honda 160. The most dependable wonderful old motorcycle which was impossible to kill. In the fall, I’d just stop using it and let it sit with no winterizing and in the Spring, I’d take it up to a long hill, run with it down the hill, jump on, and release the clutch in first gear and without fail, it would start. I was in college with no money and didn’t do any work on it. It never failed me until it was stolen. It was a two cylinder 4 stroke smooth running bike with all the power I needed to drive on 95 safely. I loved that old bike on which I learned to ride. So I understand your desire to fix up a similar bike.

[@gordbaker896]

The right knowledge, the right tools, ingenuity and perseverance are key to successful repairs. Mustie has them all. You might try one of those Wide Jaw Vise~Grips through the fuel cap opening and bridge the top and squeeze slowly. Pad inside jaw.

[@butler386]

Even with the tank dent that is one nice looking machine. Thanks for sharing the video with us.

[@beboboymann3823]

Wifey surprises Mustie with a cute coffee mug on his birthday. Mustie says to himself hey I do need another oil catch receptacle in the shop.

[@gordbaker896]

Huge disrespect using Taryls' mug for used oil etc.

[@mustie1]

taryl likes the fact l use it, and we are friends,

[@gordbaker896]

@@mustie1 OK then. There's your Dinner.

[@prescotthuidekoper658]

@@gordbaker896 Taryl & Mustie 1 are the Best !

[@robertchoate7557]

I think it's comical he uses another KZbinr small engine repair guys coffee mug Taryl fixal

[@BigHeartedMan65]

I had a dent in about the same place as yours on my Honda CL90 Gas tank(Which I still Own today , Got it new in 1967)But my uncle Joe had me take it off of the bike . Then empty the gas out of it really well . Then he had me pour oil in the tank to give the walls a thin coating . Then he filled it with Water and put it in moms deep freezer for a day . He had me leave the Petcock in and put the gas cap on and he wrapped it in Plastic to make sure nothing in moms freezer got messed up . It Worked . To a point . LOL.. Unless you were looking for a dent you didn't see it . Thought I would pass that on . I bought one of those set ups you tried using . Like what elobiretv said , I used a heat gun on the dent before I tried to pull it ut on my Ford E-250 van on the passenger door . IT WORKED . The body Shop wanted $ 500.00 to do the Job . SCREW THAT ! .. LOL

[@pebear]

Last year I had a fork cap pop off my 2001 Fatboy. I took them apart and rebuilt them. Then I used the screaming eagle oil in them and I hated they way they felt. too harsh. Then I remember you used like Dextron 3 in one of your builds. I drained that crappy screaming eagle crap out and put in Dextron 3 and for some reason I love the ride on the dextron 3. So Mustie1 thank you for that tip over a couple years ago.

[@williamking200]

Mustie, rockin’ the Ben Franklin look with those awesome sideburns!!

[@rickhogan9390]

I think he landed a community theater role in this year’s presentation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

[@michaelromero8560]

Reminds me of the underground comix Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers Phineas Freak. Btw , a heat gun does wonders to remove the hot glue from the dent puller gizmos , I bought that exact cheapo kit and dollar store glue sticks work much better than what it came with. I used mine on my 85 Virago tank and it worked great , after some trial and error. The slide hammer is better than the lever doodad. I like your videos a bunch.

[@HinmanAveRepair]

Mustie Van Buren

[@trevorjameson3213]

Those sideburns are cool, thinking about growing some like that.

[@tuckandsammie]

That is a really awesome bike very cool style.

[@mustie1]

I think so too!

[@geofflaham]

Today I fixed a tech problem and found myself saying... "Ha!... I win!" Had to laugh at what caused this new term in my head. Thanks for the videos. Very interesting content! I'm hooked.

[@mustie1]

Great job!

[@zx8401ztv]

Wow the shocks look new, the bead blasting really worked well :-D The mud guard looks really good. Shame about the tank, but it does not leak and thats good.

[@orbitalair2103]

and no rust. thats amazing.

[@dj33036]

I'm surprised he didn't put some clear coat back on. They are going to corrode pretty quickly without some protection.

[@blackcatpgh13]

@@dj33036 Absolutely. Had an old Honda 350, cleaned up the forks and didn't clear them afterwards. Looked like crap within months. Edit: not a knock on @mustie1, I love this channel. Just thought it odd that he didn't do that; didn't sound like this was a project that he was going to sell off anytime soon.

[@DutyGeezer]

@@blackcatpgh13 I think he will be reliving his youth with that bike.

[@49txhunter]

My favorites are the motorcycle builds. Thanks Mustie.

[@CautelousOne]

5:12 is the best comedic timing... "What's the worst that could happen ?" BAM - Worst happens. "I hope the camera caught that."

[@davidhamilton8041]

I can't believe how good that 50yearold tire looks

[@mustie1]

right better then some 10year old ones l have

[@wthile]

Mustie1 I have watched most of your videos I have to say I keep getting more and more impressed.. I dont think ther eis anything you cant do.. I was raised this way as well but have gotten away from it but finding myself getting back into it.....

[@marksmithson1414]

Just totally love the Bike Darren the dent in the tank gives it a little character the Forks look simply marvelous polish the rear wheel like the front and all I can Say is WOW!!! Have a good one

[@dalecarpenter8381]

Mustie you did real good on the front end !!! I enjoy watching you in your shop I just ordered 5 of those Zoom bottles

[@huck01955]

Really nice job cleaning up the forks and starting the fender . You have made a huge improvement . Very very nice .

[@mustie1]

Thanks 👍

[@huck01955]

@@mustie1 Your Welcome I really enjoy seeing you bring your bike back .

[@zman4150]

When I rebuilt my CB400 forks it was a similar process to what you had to do, except mine HAVE to come apart to drain the fluid (no drain screw). I also cleaned up the lower tubes because they looked just like yours did. I know at 22:20 you said you didn't want to paint anything, but I'd like to suggest using a clearcoat spray on the tubes so they stay "fresh" longer. I think they may have a coating on them from the factory to begin with so the finish is protected. Nice ride - thanks for the series! I used a rattlecan clear 2k miles ago on mine & the forks still look shiny...

[@ricktalbott9611]

I had a 90cc of the same vintage and like this video !! Mine was only 9 years old and my bike to go to school and work in 1982 !!

[@setdown2]

Like the way he makes you feel that you are right there with him and his step by step..good stufffff ..stay safe...

[@grahamstaffen]

The fork bottoms are made of very soft metal. Prying those seals using the lip as a lever point can deform or break the lip. Tip. Place a large washer that fits on top of the seal, put your screwdriver through the centre with the blade into the seal, and pry against the washer. Can save some anguish over self inflicted damage. I've used this technique with some very stubborn seals.

[@jamesws3]

That and heat from a torch. Nothing red hot, but heating the tubes can allow even the most stubborn seals to slide out.

[@ta65mail]

Turning out pretty nice. Thanks for take along. Enjoy these videos.

[@mayorstoner3459]

A Mustie video on a Wednesday? Good times! Ever done a video on replacing the seals on a pressure washer?

[@bjarnesrensen7408]

5:09 I pressed the like button. 😂 That socket launching across the room ,really made me laugh. Mustie1 you are an entertainer as always.

[@ghostfox3560]

Glad to see what I need to do to a 1974 Raleigh sport bicycle fender. Had the fun of it twisting on me and been needing to straighten it back out for about 3 months now.

[@johnweeks538]

You are making that old bike look good again and who knows maybe one day you will find a perfect tank the same color

[@souljatoad]

Weird co-incidence perhaps, but I picked up a 1985 Yamaha TT250, which has some clutch slip and a leaking fork seal. And now it's like I have Mustie showing me how to fix it!

[@shanepowers7566]

I am so jealous of you.

[@ncwarrior62]

Great job brother! I had a 74 250 Yamaha gosh I wish I still had it Your taking me back to my early years!! Thank you for all the great vids throughout the years!!! Loved the boat on the pond with the old Evinrude and your mom!

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Watched and very much enjoyed.

[@SlyThePumpkinGuy]

Thank you so much... I have learned to a lot, past six months watching your videos. They are made with common sense and mechanical knowledge. Retired (military) now, I have more time to maintain my equipment. Thank you again and keep up the good work. Bravo Zulu 🎃

[@steelscooter]

Compressed air can push the dents out of a bike tank, I had luck with that in the past. Either that or take all the photos from the other side. 😁👍

[@danaowen9014]

In the past i have put air preasure in my dented tanks to pop out the dents, and your workmanship is awesome.

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

Cheers Mustie1, the wait has been worth it :) I saw one of these a couple of days ago in my local town, it had been fully restored and looked brand new, too new in my book.

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Wow, the forks turned out awesome, just like new. Thanks for the lesson!

[@jamesstraub4981]

So cool. Really takes me back. I had one of these when I was nine or ten. I really loved that bike.

[@mustie1]

You and me both!

[@davearthur514]

Great video Mr.Mustie1. Isopropanol alcohol will soften up the hot melt glue, i use it for removing phone batteries that are stuck down with glue.

[@BM-jy6cb]

I really like your video style - as I think someone else mentioned, it's like looking over your shoulder. Just enough info too. I'm not even into bikes, but can't wait for the final part!

[@mustie1]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jhulbert56]

Your videos are very informative I have learned a few things from your video I liked the one that you showed how to adjust the jets on a weed wacker

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Nice job on the forks! That is a beautiful bike.

[@lord.onk99]

Very talented chap. Enjoyed video.

[@attilaelekes5534]

A World of knowledge within you Mustie. Thanks.

[@tedefinley4780]

Looking good. I know you wont leave the tank that way. Childhood pride in it.

[@ericeverson5956]

Mustie 1, I gotta say your serene endings are just what your videos need. Thanks much. Out.

[@mustie1]

Glad you like them!

[@cratecruncher6687]

This one is especially interesting for me because of a Suzuki with leaky fork seals I've been putting off. I'd never been in a motorcycle fork but after this great video I have no excuse left.

[@upfactoryracing4148]

Oh man Mustie I am loving the awesome sideburns!

[@eosjoe565]

I raced Husqvarna during the 80's and those forks all had a bolt on the bottom of the outer tube. But the inner valve body would rotate if not held. You needed a special long T-handle tool to fit the flat-sides on the end of the valve body and hold it while tightening the bolt.

[@mjjr1000]

Had a 175 mx years back, yours is as old as me from 73 👍🏻 love the old rides.

[@sixpacksandsrts9122]

I know my favorite guy mustie is meticulous and will clean everything. But that tear down and laying the parts on metal shavings on the bench had me gritting my teeth

[@kenshores9900]

I have had the same results with the hot melt glue with the dent pullers. Haven’t gotten them to work well. Good video. Keep on wrenching.

[@Mikefngarage]

TANK DENT INFO... Try using a small play ball using the "football technique" putting tension on it from the inside. Then use the glue dent puller. I think you will be happy with the results.

[@rickycollins4633]

I had the 360 Enduro version of this bike. MAN that thing was powerful. It didn't think nothing about doing wheelies in any gear. Man I miss big 2 strokes.

[@andysinn8655]

I had a 360 rt also and boy was it fun but got into a lot of trouble with local pd.Big downfall was the shitty suspension which was pre mono shock.Mine had the manual compression release leaver on the handle bars.

[@happychappy5135]

Do you know what I like about you Mustie1...you take me away from the mess we are in........Thankyou...

[@philipnewton7524]

Music It looks lovely where u are that beach sound of the water and waves u are a lucky guy Phil in the uk

[@robertweitlauf4653]

Great video, I need to do the same on my DT400, was afraid to tackle it, but now not so much.

[@ronaldbond7027]

you do a great job on making your projects look better

[@dan-o9746]

Those bikes still look and function great. I've always found Yamaha to be top quality. From audio equipment to engines.

[@chasleask8533]

Great stuff on the forks . I often wondered how they worked .

[@markmcgillicutty6644]

Yo Darren - love the mutton chops! Can't wait 'til you grow the matching moustache and get a top hat and monocle! Keep up the great work!

[@papaal7014]

I been using 10W20 motor oil in the forks of my old dirt bikes. Works good.

[@hammer5475]

I saw a guy put an inner tube inside of a tank and popped the dent out, just something else to try if your interested. Love your channel!

[@johnbereza7782]

"If the seal's OK, we're just gonna leave it alone." Yeah, no oil leaking, we'll just leave that be." But wait, this is Mustie1. Lets rebuild the whole thing.

[@mustie1]

ah l got sucked in

[@seanerobertson32]

@@mustie1 LOL, maybe because of the floating rubber in the oil? And yes I know it is actually carbon, but it shows the seals are deteriorating and should be replaced. Good call, Mustie1!

[@juststeve5542]

Curious how relaxing this is to watch considering I'm just performing an almost identical process of stripping down the forks on a 1981 Suzuki! (I wish mine was that clean!). Re tank dent pulling, not sure about the freezing water idea, my brother tried compressed air once. The dent stayed and he domed the underside of the tank!

[@jackmehoff2961]

Bob Ross taught us how to paint, on PBS. Mustie teaches us how to fix things, on youtube.

[@seanerobertson32]

Liked it for the socket flying across the shop into the coffee mug!

[@nezmo4906]

He knows so much about every little part.....

[@johnkey1682]

When I was younger folk would say to drop a match in the petrol tank to "blow" the dents out, never tried it but had some success with compressed air once.

[@brucelawrence9690]

I really appreciate the middle of the week post I always look forward to Sunday mornings but this is always a welcome surprise

[@stevewaller6577]

Great job on the forks and like the beach and lapping waves at the end, not seen that in a long time, stay safe.

[@halharvey7403]

Weld an old socket or large ball bearing to a metal rod that will fit through the filler hole. Something you can attach to your slide hammer bend it to a horseshoe shape . You may have to heat and Quincy the rod so it doesn’t bend after you get the shape you want. Then you can knock them out from the inside. Good luck.

[@clayguinard3651]

You got no idea how much I miss that bike I talk about it all the time that's probably being 14 years old when I had it I talk about that bike all the time even still

[@rudycardona9700]

Aye good video my guy, I thank you, always nice to drink coffee, and work in the shop without getting my hands dirty.

[@IndianaDoug]

You’re gonna get me in trouble putting these out during a work week. My employer knows I don’t get any work done from watching!!!

[@margaretwilkinson9140]

luvin those Ben Franklin chops Mustie!

[@jaydaniels8698]

A slight adjustment whap! perfect ! hammers are fine adjustment tools

[@nicstr28]

Memories...I put over 60k miles on the exact same bike...color and all. It was my ride to school. I lived on that thing. I'd thrash the woods on It too. Love to have one again . Also had a 360 that broke my ribs one day lol

[@brianbaird3]

I love seeing the old bikes i grew up on my dad’s 70’s kx100

[@theinfoteam3276]

SUGESTION : OLD LORRY INNER TUBES, pushed inside the tank and inflated , My dad used this in the 60's - 70's on car fenders (thick ones) he had a whole collection of different shapes and sizes, worked 100% ..... Just a sugestion ! (From the UK)

[@joeprice6485]

They make body work air bags, lots of sizes and shapes👍🏻

[@joegilly1523]

Sweet old ride ,nice and clean. Front rim looks brand new. To bad you didn’t have some castrol R to put in the oil tank or premix it . You can hear it coming and smell it going 👍

[@stephenwhitemore1719]

Just a idea , tryed once with some success. Remove tank ,turn off fuel tap, three quarter fill with water and put in freezer . As water freezes it expandes, smoothes out dent. Let ice melt , job done . Stay well stay safe .

[@franalvarez3878]

Freezing the gas tank is the easiest and fastest way to get the bumps out of the metal without damaging the paint. Those tools that use glue to remove the bumps are only useful when the metal is thin. This gas tank was designed to last and it seems to be made of thick metal (the programmed obsolescence did not exist when yamaha made this motorcycle ... hehehe). regards

[@shanepowers7566]

It may work. There are special air bladders made for those kind of dents.

[@n1r0l]

If you do that, run a strap around the sides to keep them from bowing out as the metal expands. I saw someone try to remove a dent with an air tank, it didn't end well. The tank was 2 feet wide when he was done.

[@jasonnadeau1330]

Mustie rockin' the chops! Hell yeah! Great video. Keep 'em comin'!