Will It Run? Motorcycle Died While riding 9 years ago, Hyosong Aquila.

A local subscriber reached out to me with a Hyosung AQUILA 250 GV250 that he bought new, it was getting harder and harder to start then died while riding 9 years ago, he wanted it gone so lets see what it failed for and can we get it running again.

[@zincfive]

I love that Darren giggles every time an engine kicks over. I'll be he does that when his electric toothbrush starts up, too.

[@Mtlmshr]

I said that years ago that he has this child like giggle that is infectious!

[@HeidiSue064]

Absolutely spontaneous. Every time.

[@HeidiSue064]

Absolutely spontaneous. Every time.

[@HeidiSue064]

Absolutely spontaneous. Every time.

[@Tinker001]

I just got this mental image of Darren giggling every time he starts his daily driver...

[@jbassman6]

You need to take this out for a spin! I am sure I'm not the only one that wants to see it go!

[@brucemitchell5637]

It never fails to amaze me how people will spend thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars on a piece of machinery or a vehicle and then park it outside with absolutely no protection from the elements. Is putting a $8 tarp on it too expensive or to difficult to put on?

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Build a 2x4 framed shelter and stretch to a $24 tarp to cover the whole thing and not abrade the paintwork???

[@adotintheshark4848]

at least that bike wasn't very expensive new.

[@Gruxxan]

actually, covering a bike in a tarp and leaving it for years will accelerate corrosion due to humidity being trapped in there. its better to keep it uncovered to let air around it. ideally it would be in a dry shed or garage, but that isnt always possible

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Unless you build a cheap shed out of timbers and cover the shed frame with a cheap tarp???? @@Gruxxan

[@Gruxxan]

@@JohnSmith-yv6eq yes thats better than just a tarp

[@themustacheman]

Hey Mustie! Young lad from the UK here, I had the 125cc version of this bike when I was 17 and its the exact same! Identical, even the engine parts and build. Got some fun advice for you if you continue work on this bike. The intake manifolds are gold dust, make sure they dont crack. Good luck getting that airbox out, you cant unless you drop the engine. Stator is known for burning out, check the copper for black residue if you want to. 8 valves is a lot in a high revving 2 cyl so they need checking often. Bike is pretty much unmodifiable, change exhaust, ruin airflow. Change air filter, ruin airflow. Change carb jets, ruin power. Rear cyl known to get hotter than front, a fun way to reduce the build up of temp is to run carb to rear cyl slightly rich to cool cylinder. The carbs may be built with soft screws and they mash really easily on purpose to stop tampering. Somehow you managed to get the bowls off with no issues. Maybe 17 year old me didnt know about JIS drivers haha. Brings back some good memories, I loved my Hyosung. Great build quality and such a looker. I slash cut my exhausts and it sounded absolutely bonkers revving to 11,000.

[@masterallcock]

I've been given one that's in really rough shape and I'm working on it currently trying to get it back on the road as a cheap runaround to have alongside my big bike. The airbox rubbers are missing completely so unsure of how to go forward really - pod filters and a rejet maybe? I'm trying to spend as little as possible 😂 It's running currently, but really rough and inconsistent on idle. Do you know what the vacuum device is on the right hand side below the air filter cover by any chance?

[@willybones3890]

You revved a Chinese V twin to 11000?😮 Braver than I...😅

[@TheRjjrjjr]

@@willybones3890 No, it's South Korean, and we both know that there is a big difference! South Korea has proven that they can make good cars, trucks, and motorcycles in the last 20 years.

[@psycosoft1]

They will rev to 11000, but the valves start to float before 9000.

[@JUANKAVENTURERO]

En qué terminaría está motocicleta? Soy de Colombia y tengo una exactamente igual. La mía está parada precisamente por carburadores y dice el mecánico que posiblemente son los diafragmas (cauchos) que pueden romperse con el tiempo y más cuando se deja parada mucho tiempo. Espero ver el siguiente capítulo pronto. 👍

[@kenmassey2430]

I bought my HYOSUNG for $3500 baby spankin' brand new and the 250 engine had more than enough guts to keep up with 70mph traffic ; it ran great and I always got comments about how quiet it ran . The HYOSUNG is just a Korean made Suzuki

[@Mtlmshr]

You always make it look so damn easy! Always using basic diagnostic skills! What many don’t realize is that your brain is an encyclopedia of that “basic” knowledge that the majority of people do not have. That is simply decades of experience. As always WELL DONE!

[@jimbahneman6553]

Basicly old school mechanic long before all these modern techniques

[@Space_Debris]

A Sunday morning staple of American KZbin! Thanks for the fun Mustie1!

[@SMKreitzer1968]

The startup giggles never get old! Thanks for the shop time Mustie1!

[@Gadgetman1989]

Long time viewer, occasionally commenter, gotta say out of any "engine repair" on KZbin, you take the cake for best videos, up there with JYD and PBG and their crew, difference being is that after a long day at the office I can just tune in and work on something with you and wrench right along like I'm actually there, thanks for the awesome content Darren, excited to see more of your videos

[@DarKMatter.1]

I like Darren but I’d have to say Eric O. from South Main Auto is probably the best mechanic in YT.(IMO) Darren is probably top 5 at least tho. Only thing with Darren is that I find myself wanting to yell at my phone, “ Right there is your problem, right there”. 😂😂😂 He is definitely thorough tho.

[@Gadgetman1989]

@@DarKMatter.1 I'm not familiar with him but I will look up some of his videos when time permits, thanks for the tip, always looking around for a new person to watch, so I don't get too bored

[@elesjuan]

Bud you just named my Sunday funday trifecta. Darren, Stinky, and Dalton.Junkyard mook is fun too!!

[@OMGWTFFYA]

​@@Gadgetman1989try Marty T, I find his videos really good

[@JRWallace07]

@@DarKMatter.1I was going to mention Eric O as well from SMA but just saw your comment. He is brilliant with diagnostic work!

[@TsunauticusIV]

The Right Stuff sealant has saved me o many occasions. I’ve done sealing jobs with that stuff that’s over 15 years old now and still not leaking. I’d recommend The Right Stuff sealant any time. Stuff is great.

[@andrewhorsburgh2549]

Its amazing how they can pack so much into such a small space.

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

Yeah, and this isn't even a goldwing 😂

[@jamesoganyan4025]

I like to see you finish this project and have the bike running. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Ray-r5j9u]

My thoughts.......you have got to be the calmest, most patient, persistent man I've ever seen 👍. Smart too! 🖖

[@awegner6465]

With the carburetor screw that was hard to break loose, some valve grinding compound on the tip gives a lot more grip and makes it come out much easier as long as you apply it before you totally ruin the drive head. I just love all your videos, especially the VW related ones. Thanks for the regular entertainment!

[@luisbatista1103]

Who's hoping Mustie restores this M/C and makes it a runner again.......

[@Scott924m]

I gotta say for a Chinese clone it at least looks nice . I don't think the average person would even know from 20 feet away what it was it's a good looking American clone

[@evilmessiah81]

@@Scott924m korean, not chinese

[@Scott924m]

Let's just go with Asian

[@videodistro]

Scott...let's not. South Korea actually builds some quality stuff. I'm sure they know they are from SK and not China. So should we.

[@Edward-turtle]

@@videodistro Ooooo!

[@gordonmccool2819]

I worked my way through college by working at my uncles gas station. Under the right conditions, the gas tanks in the ground can accumulate water in them. One of our customers came in because he had just filled up his tank at another gas station and it quit running and he coasted into our station. We tried everything, spark, fuel and could not get it to run. Then we smelled the fuel and it was water. When he filled up his tank at the other gas station it was nothing but water. I think that may possibly be what happened to this motorcycle.

[@manifold1476]

Maybe the other gas station had a big hate on for your customer. (just a guess')

[@chrisbeck8182]

I had that happen to me back in the late 80’s with my ‘80 Rabbit. Filled up and went to the train station to go into NYC For the day with some friends. Came back and tried to start it and it just farted once and quit. Had to have it towed and the fuel filter ended up looked like it was full of hot chocolate.

[@TheWolfsnack]

My friend has a kick start shovelhead....she bought gas at a local station and we spent a couple hours later trying to get it to start....no joy until we drained the gas and put in premium gas from another station...then it fired right up.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

Back in 1974 I went to tow a car that had quit on the road. When I got to the vehicle there was a second car stopped a way farther down the road. The driver walked back as I was hooking the first car up and said his car just quit. The drivers had just seen each other as the fueled up at a gas station just over a mile away. As we were talking, a third car coasted to a stop. That driver had filled up at the same gas station. I had come by that station and there was a tanker there filling the tanks. Either there was water in the gasoline being delivered or there was some water in the sump in the tank that got stirred up as the new fuel got dumped in. As I towed one car and pushed another back to the shop, we stopped at the station where they had filled up with unleaded gas to tell them there was a problem and they shut down the unleaded pumps. We later heard that there were at least 12 vehicles that had problems. We towed three, drained the tanks, changed the fuel filters, added Isopropyl Heet to the tanks and filled them with gasoline. The station that sold them the gas paid for it all.

[@billhenry7833]

That is a made up story, isn’t it…

[@richardclifton4120]

Evaporust and a tank sealant/liner could possibly bring that tank back to life. You can't really tell what the tank condition is until it is cleaned out, so no guarantees on that, and I'm sure you know that. There is a clone of Evaporust that works, but it does take a bit longer using EDTA and Citric Acid.

[@michaelreynolds1904]

I absolutely love Evaporust. The Handtool Rescue KZbin channel uses it extensively and it's quite entertaining.

[@davidclark7973]

Evaporust works great but its expensive. White or apple cider vinegar works great with a little care and patience. Tank lining is almost always short lived and the end of the tank when it fails. This tank could be good as new with a few gallons of white vinegar. Got to follow up with a rinse of bicarbonate of soda to neutralise the slight acidity.

[@richardclifton4120]

@@davidclark7973 There is an alternative to Evaporust and I posted the video that proves it, but someone deleted the link on KZbin. It costs about a nickel on the dollar to make and I know it works because I made some. The liner is only as good as the person prepping the tank and after all, he said the MC isn't worth $500.00 but buying a new tank probably isn't worth it either. A few more years and the tank can be used. Search for EDTA and Evaporust on KZbin and you should be able to find the video for the clone version.

[@videodistro]

Any acid added to a liquid instantly makes it different than evaporust. It also makes it instantly destructive. Evaporust converts the rust but does not attack the metal. The acids attacks the metal no matter what.

[@richardclifton4120]

@@videodistro No one said to leave it in any solution for weeks at a time. Sure any acid will etch metal if left without watching it.

[@robertn2813]

Hyosung GV250 is a 249 cc cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc. The motorcycle's 2010 version produces 28.5 hp (21.3 kW).[2] The GV250 features the same electronic fuel injection (EFI) as the larger Hyosung GV650. Its 4-stroke, 4-valve, double overhead cam engine is air- and oil-cooled.

[@kevin34ct]

I looked it up on the internet and they are still made with lots of parts available.

[@jameshayward623]

I was just on a website called Hyosung Wholesale. Tons of parts available for this bike.

[@evilmessiah81]

hyosung builds realy good bikes, they started in the late 70´s with license builds of suzuki motorcycles, so they have a lot of experience. They are big in 125cc bikes, dont know about the US but you see them often in Europe and asia ofcourse. i owned a ST7 so the big fuel injected 700cc sister of the aquila, it was a nice beginner bike for me.

[@darrinswanson]

You can get those piston rings and cylinders wet if you put the oil in then use your compressed air to blow it around.

[@joedolan6279]

He never changed the oil and then ran it out of oil. I'm really impressed it runs so good and still has good compression. Says alot about the durability of the motor

[@johncoops6897]

Pretty silly comment considering that it had oil in it. Also, iIt has very low miles so of course it has good compression. Perhaps you should pay attention more before making pointless comments?

[@DavinDesborough]

​@@johncoops6897The owner literally said he ran it out of oil and then put more in there. Did you not watch the interview? Perhaps you should watch the whole video before making pointless and incorrect comments. 😂

[@johncoops6897]

@@DavinDesborough - ROFL the owner *DID NOT* say that he ran it out of oil. He said he hadn't changed the oil, so he drained and refilled it with new oil. Click to jump to 0:48 and listen properly until 1;08... That will greatly help your comprehension. - then come back and apologize 😉

[@DavinDesborough]

@@johncoops6897 I am perfectly willing to admit when I am wrong. And I was wrong about the owner saying it ran out of oil. It was actually Darren that said it at 3:36. So it is not like the OP and I made it up. So, you either missed that, or chose to ignore it in your quest to belittle the OP's comment.

[@johncoops6897]

@@DavinDesborough - I didn't take any notice of Darren, since he only said he *_thought_* that the owner had said it... and I already knew that the previous owner hadn't said anything of the sort. Darren often says random stuff like that, especially in the introduction as he is trying to remember things that may have happened some time in the past. . There was absolutely no evidence in the video of it running out of oil, so I just went with what I actually knew, rather than jumping to conclusions.

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Good morning all watching from Lincolnshire UK 🇬🇧

[@M.TTT.]

GOOD MORNIN' LAD

[@jackmundo4043]

First, he’s such a good guy and great hang. Second, he’s a genius. Thank you again Darren for another super video.

[@thermalreboot]

Given how it runs well, I'd try to clean the tank and seal it and run it. Cycle Trader has these for about $2500.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Agreed. I did think Mustie's assessment on price was a bit low. As long as he can fix the tank/fuel issue, and tidy up the cosmetics, send it right out the door for at least $1000.

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Darren, cheers for the video 🙂I own a 1997 Yammy Virago XV250 which I brought in 2000 with 2,900kms on her dial. She now has over 202,000kms on her dial. But last year I got myself a 2001 Yammy Virago XVS250 from a friend & paid X amount and got it towed home on a trailer... it had sat in a garage for the last 11 years. I drained & replaced the oil & replaced the oil filter. I drained the old petrol & replaced. I replaced the air filter sponge. I brought a new battery & I put in the key & hit the startup button. She fired up instantly & she purred. She then cut out when put into gear... turns out the sidestand sensor had seized up being in the same place for 11 years. Went & got the WOF and re-registered her. Had a few things to watch out for. When the shocks blew out, got fixed. Changed the 21 year old tyres & tubes. Noticed petrol leak so replaced the whole fuelcock unit. This bike had only 3,8ookms on her clock at the time I got her. She is now up to almost 14,000kms. So there are gems sitting away just waiting to be put back on the road again 🙂nz*

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

For a moment I thought you were Marty T. Lol. You on the South Island?

[@andreacrashe9894]

@@ebutuoyebutouy *Kia ora, nah up on the North Island... always had plans to ride around the south, but between earthquakes, landslips & other things getting in the way, I have yet to get down there... maybe when the 91 petrol gets back down to $1 or even at $2 a litre... lol.*

[@TsunauticusIV]

In my mind I can picture the type of human that was out there at 2am cutting wires trying to Hotwire the bike 😂

[@tin2001]

A young scholar, partway through medical school and on his way to Bible study, obviously... And definitely not someone you'd expect to end up dying in a shootout with police while trying to steal a vehicle.... Oh wait.

[@xtubalnet]

Hello, I've been watching you off and on for 9 years. You are a great mechanic and a man with great reasoning skills to figure things out. Onward and upward.

[@knauregriffiths7666]

I just heard Darren's life motto at 31:00; "they put it together, it's got to be able to come apart"! 🙂

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Glad she's not returning to use because should use chain wax not oil. Oil will cause dirt to stick to chain and cause issues ltr on. Great work getting her to run

[@chrisbrown3925]

Looks like a good design...the carb access is genius.

[@alveus8205]

Thanks John for donating this to the Mustie community. I’m early on in the video, but this looks like it’ll be a fun one.

[@ashleymontague957]

"If it has a Saving Grace, let's try not to kill it right away."😄Book of Darren, verse 6:40....and a rubric for the whole of humanity. Thanks, Mustie, for letting us hang out in your shop.

[@flyjarrett]

Words to live by.

[@vwnut-uc1gw]

I think it was verse 4:20

[@tauncfester3022]

Yet it is hackish to try and silicone an easily orderable carb kit for $13

[@thegreenman2030]

If this was listed on Facebook marketplace it would say “Runs great just needs carbs cleaned.”

[@bubbie3533]

@40:42 that a face of a man who's living his best life. Happy 2024 Mustie1

[@russellharris5072]

Author:MCN Staff Published: 23 November 2006 Updated: 21 November 2014 The Hyosung GV650 Aquila is an oddball Korean concoction whose extreme Dan Dare styling is surprisingly more than matched by its consummate ability, specification and value - for a cruiser at least. Look past the GV650 Aqulia's Star Trek styling and there’s a decent SV-style engine, quality cycle parts and effective, real world performance - and not much to rival the Hyosung GV650 Aquila. Ride quality & brakes Next up: Engine 4 out of 5 (4/5) Again, surprisingly good. Many assume cruisers don’t handle and although the Hyosung GV650 Aquila's certainly no sports bike, with decent usd forks and twin discs up front and a reasonable twin shock set-up at the rear, the GV650 Aquila manages to be both laid-back sumptious AND retain enough control to makes bends entertaining. Well, for a custom bike at least. Engine Next up: Reliability 4 out of 5 (4/5) The Hyosung GV650 Aquila motor is essentially a copy of Suzuki’s excellent liquid-cooled V-twin from the SV650 - and a good choice it is, too. This mid-sized V-twin in the Hyosung GV650 Aquila is eager yet flexibile, responsive around town and yet thrilling and brisk at the top end, too. The gearbox is sweet, too. If it can match Suzuki’s own reliability record, Hyosung are onto a winner with the GV650 Aquila. Reliability & build quality Next up: Value 3 out of 5 (3/5) Still a little early in the day to say with the Hyosung GV650 Aquila. The oddly-named GV650 Aquila was launched onto the UK market in early 2006 and although no major problems have yet come to light (nor have they with the similarly powered roadster GT models), these are new products from a still largely unproven manufacturer. Value vs rivals Next up: Equipment 3 out of 5 (3/5) At £4000+ new, the Hyosung GV650 Aquila isn’t actually any cheaper than Suzuki’s own SV650, wo it’s not actually the bargain many expect. That said, the Hyosung GV650 Aquila is well equipped and, in the middleweight cruiser class, is pretty well unique making it good value. Find a Hyosung GV650 Aquila for sale. Equipment 3 out of 5 (3/5) You don’t get a hugger or centrestand with the Hyosung GV650 Aquila. You do get a pillion seat on the Hyosung GV650 Aquila that’s not a dirty joke, and a digital display for water temp, trips and clock making the GV650 Aqulia a pretty equipped bike. This from Motorcycle news uk,should help you put more value on the bike...................

[@이상민-v8u3z]

Sorry that one is 250cc

[@philhunt9297]

@@이상민-v8u3z Spot on.......but only difference is c.c. 250 v 650 Can't understand why a motorcycle that is probably road legal [and IIRC only has 9500 miles on it] is only worth $500 Guess if I ever get to tour some of the US I'll be buying a secondhand instead of hiring - keep that in mind Mustie 😉😉

[@tomhgeary]

@@philhunt9297 in my part of US (pacific north west) you wouldn't get a running bike for 500. Maybe a pile of scrap. Cruisers are cheaper, but figure 2000 to get a working one. Anything else you're looking at 3k plus, and on the cheap side you'll see "lost title" and "lost keys" quite a lot...

[@philhunt9297]

@@tomhgeary Thanks for the heads up Tom....really appreciated

[@이상민-v8u3z]

it sounds like h-yo sung. The company sold to several times but still in business. You can still find parts and whole manual things for the bike. Very heavy and underpower but reliable and well made bike.

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

Mustie1 and coffee Sunday morning is complete. On the bowl gasket issue I have a idea 💡 but don't know if it will work. O-ring gasket marker kit could allow you to make a new gasket. Except for the one that you have it has a funky two hole section that looks like it has to be sealed separately. My 💡 moment for the day. 😂🤣🤣🤪

[@skydiver6711]

This channel is the first channel I subscribed to when I first started watching KZbin and I still watch nearly every single video you put out. And I always just love it when you finally get a motor running and you just giggle like a little kid getting it to start. Keep it up my friend.

[@stoptheirlies]

Morning Mustie, well it is in the UK, you are becoming an institution mate, cup of coffee and sit and watch Mustie on a Sunday morning, I always look forward to it. Well done mate. You have to somehow keep that beautiful bike on the road, it would be sacrilege to break it. Bob

[@schmails]

To get oil around your front tilted cylinder …. Pump it on with your tube and blow some compressed air to get it to spray all around the cylinder walls.

[@DirtyRobot]

Or just be Mustie1

[@markob8172]

Thanks Mustie for another great video. 👍

[@assessor1276]

“I never changed the oil….” Hmmmmmm - that could be a clue. BTW - the best thing to fix a fuel leak like that is Hylomar Blue. It is an aircraft gasket goo developed by Rolls Royce - impervious to everything and it never hardens.

[@davekauffman8727]

Try to save the motorcycle as is, there's no sense in making something else out of a bike that's already in top shape, that's my recommendation. If it ain't broke, don't fix it 🙂

[@gregoryhalvorson8679]

"is it in yet?...Sometimes ya gotta ask".......Cracked me up.

[@ritchiesokol1061]

I am truly impressed with the motorcycle video. I guessed then verified that it's an Eagle. I was expecting the worst. Mustie 1 made a runner out of it. The rust on the spark plugs be the poor fuel water being burnt? I wasn't expecting the carb bowls relatively clean . A new tank and she's ready to go. Greetings from a snowy small airport in Iowa. By the way my last name in Czech means Falcon/Hawk ( close ).

[@tomleonard6177]

Because the innards of the carb were clean but the tank above and the float bowls had rust it makes me think the water for in the tank from either rain or condensation...ran down the fuel line (water being more dense than fuel), collected in those bowls with the rust it brought down, then evaporated.

[@janosnagyj.9540]

Aquila is the Italian word for "eagle" 🦅

[@james35546]

Additionally it’s pronounced (u-kee-Lu)

[@ry491]

I bought a 98 Rebel 250 here in the uk . Been standing for years onside a garage . Tank was like yours . Never managed to get it usable . I bought a Chinese replacement from the usa . Cost under £100 and solved all the problems . My carb was even worse than yours . Bike has only 3k miles on it and looks and rides as new now . Great video . Only just found you .

[@TKevinBlanc]

Ah-gee-luh. Hard g. No emphasis on any syllable. It's Spanish for eagle. Good Colombian beer by he same name. 😁 Another great video.

[@ritchiesokol1061]

I dated a gal with the same last name many years ago & I drank Corona without a lime & the liquor I recall was Jose Q . Rich USAF 81-85.

[@jankapan8893]

Everytime I really really in joy a video from this channel, its a unfinished project, like the skid steer.

[@MRrwmac]

Mustie1, I’ve never seen rust so fine and powdery. Weird for sure! But you got it running even though the plugs were rusty. Be interesting to see what those cylinders and rings looked like (no do’t take it apart). It runs so put a tank on it and sell it. Hope your year started of good.

[@billkurek5576]

If there is such a thing as “pretty rust” we just saw it. Run a pressure washer wand in and around for twenty minutes with the tank upside down. Evaporust is a great product. Mustie is a frugal guy when it comes to fluids. I would try this next. I was a bit puzzled when he said that it’s ONLY a 500 dollar bike. All profit ! He would rather make a Frankenstein vehicle because it’s way more fun. So be it. Nuff said.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

It's apparently a $2k to $2.5K bike in the USA....@@@billkurek5576

[@cameronmoore3886]

Australian here, been watching your vids for years and learned alot ! It's time to introduce you to Ozzy slang for 10mm bolts .... "10 miller's" .. also applicable with other metric sizes 🎉. Keep on doing your thing mustie you're a legend

[@wp9409]

Pro tip: bikes with oil coolers typically need to be started and run for a few minutes before oil level is checked. They're all different--you usually have to default to whatever they tell you in the manual.

[@jimbahneman6553]

That doesn't sound very smart if oil is very low it might cause damage

[@wp9409]

@@jimbahneman6553 Obviously the bike needs to show an oil level before you run it.

[@MrKamccarthyinc]

If i remember Hyosung made some wacky automatic bikes a few years back.

[@DoRC]

I had one of these bikes for a few years. They're actually pretty good and a lot of fun

[@garyruark9506]

I think I might check torque on heads. A impact drill with a JIS bit and some lube is good to get the carb screws out. Set the drill on a low setting at first and work your way up. Love this one!❤

[@KevinSmith-ny4gq]

Just so you know you are influencing the youth. My son just grabbed his toy leaf blower and said he was going to fix it like Mustie and set it down and said “hey guys and how’s it going.” Then proceeded to diagnose its problems. He’s 4 hahaha

[@bikinglikebecker]

You nailed it, water was getting in tank sitting outside. explains why it stopped one day.. likely after it rained. Bike likely only needs exhaust gaskets. the guys that clear drains with pressure water hoses have a reverse spray nozzle that could be useful for cleaning out gas tanks. The gas tank can be fixed by mixing vinegar with baking soda & pebbles to shake inside tank, then something to halt the oxidation. WD40 & Mineral Spirits also work well for removing rust. heating up some grease to coat the top inside of the gas tank and rest will give it years of protection from rust after cleaning.

[@gregphillips.1312]

Good old Starter Fluid, Sounds pretty Sweet!

[@jasonselinger]

That's a good looking bike, worth a bit of effort. I'm sure a new rider looking for their first bike would be thrilled with it. 250cc= cheaper insurance. Or maybe it's a good candidate for a cafe conversion. Better to modify a cheap bike than mess-up a more desirable original BMW etc. In Canada, we have product called Seal-All that is my go-to for gas related sealing. I've plugged many, many pinholes, sealed leaky petcocks and salvaged deteriorated gaskets with great success. I'm sure it's available to you in the US, hell, it's probably made down there!. I'd certainly give cleaning the tank a try. The Por15 tank kit works well, but the etching acid might be a bit much in this case, maybe dilute it a bit and give it multiple flushes. Evaporust and a bit of patience might be the answer. Certainly worth a try. Love your videos man, been watching for a long time!

[@JustAlex686]

You have inspired me to fix and take apart things. thanks to your excellent way of explaining complicated things and entertaining videos, i have fixed many machines and devices. Thanks mate

[@kd7cwg]

Not a bad looking bike. Hope to see it operational

[@davecummings3335]

Good thing that petcock is vacuum operated or that water would have been in the bowls. Good job man!

[@warmblood58]

Clean old tank well but maybe add an inline filter if tank metal a bit funky to avoid future issues? That dry rust powder is crazy stuff! Was just thinking that perhaps that tank has a way of not sealing well and that surround fills with rain water and allows water into that tank? Treat with vinegar, clean and then treat with Ospho? Reline with Caswells tank cream or other?

[@ReneSchickbauer]

Always a good point in the story is when Mustie puts the IV drip on the carb(s). That's when it gets close to "repair or scrap" time.

[@bigpappahemi4263]

I nearly shot soda through my nose when you said it identifies as a diesel!

[@gordontownsend1544]

Hey Mustie1, Love the video, Thanks for the Educationa Lessons on your Channel, My Grandson and I are looking at some old Lawn Mowers we picked up on the side of the road, we found the first issue with the first one and have got a new Gasket kit for the Carb, Keep up the Great work and Thanks. I really appreciate it. Regards, Gordon - Australia

[@samilsilta9004]

Hey Mustie, I gotta tell ya. Been at home in bed with COVID. Been binge watching your channel the whole time. You got me through it!

[@HWSProject]

Bravo! You are a real great master!

[@davepontrello4159]

Fill the tank with vinegar and shake it up with a bit of gravel . let it sit a few weeks. You might get lucky and it won't leak. Great video.

[@redneckbryon]

It will be interesting to see what Evapo-Rust would do to the inside of this fuel tank. My 2010 Kazuma Jaguar Four Wheeler, it’s a Polaris clone, had a similar tank issue but it was remedied with a poor in liner. The engine from this bike would be cool in a two or four seater dune buggy.

[@pedrovision6987]

15:35 "Sometimes you gotta ask..." Classic Mustie1...instant thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!! Greetings from Finnland!!

[@gracephilp8766]

Sold well in the UK and are a great little bike, worth putting back on the road.😊

[@johncooper1325]

Over the years I have encountered several rusted, gunky gas tanks. I have found that filling the tank with pepsi cola and allowing it sit in a warm place for a day or two will clean the tank very well. Looking at this tank a second application might be necessary. I have been watching your videos for 2 years or so...I often get involved in recovery of "used up" machinery and enjoy your approach. Thanks for the entertaining and informative hours. John Cooper, Lanc. PA USA

[@bubashalom8274]

Thanks for a great show today, it was fantastic. It's amazing how you found and fixed the worst carburetors and gas tank I've ever seen, just amazing. All you need now Is a new gas tank Wow; sure was fun watching. You're something else!

[@johnobiro5202]

Had my breakfast, ready to go with Mustie. Been waiting in anticipation all morning, now it here, let’s go.👍🔧🇬🇧

[@mattjacomos2795]

I used to sell Hyosung new (amongst other bikes) and it's nice to see a deep dive into one. They're an air/oil cooled 8 valve engine designed by Suzuki and made in South Korea. I always thought they looked like a "little Fat Boy". I confess never actually rode the 250, but I did take the 650 out a couple times but it rained both times... Amazing the way that the powdered rust in the carbs came through the fuel filter! It looks like there is NO gas cap drain on the bike and that allowed rain water into the tank...Bad design and outdoor storage caused that bike to almost die. Interestingly the Australian site lists NEW gas tanks (amongst other parts) still for sale (bit pricy though...) (and I think you're supposed to turn the crank clockwise...)

[@danielsimpkins9662]

The tank can be easily salvaged. Clean it out with pressure wash, then let some vinegar sit in it go get the big chunks, then finish with a full tank of Evaporust. Blow dry it, add your favorite internal protectant and you'll have a tank good as new.

[@Woodchuck1993]

I think with the gas tank you should fill it with evapor rest and let it sit for a day or two.

[@alanwood9804]

just fill the tank with 1:9 mix of molasses to water and let it sit for a few weeks, it’ll eat the rust but not the steel in the tank.

[@markeiler9753]

I missed you buddy have not seen you for a while good to see you have come back in my feed .

[@RadioReprised]

''If it Bleeds....'' We use that one all the time Mustie!

[@DaCoder]

Bet you they left it with a 1/8th tank and came back a few years later to a full tank lol. Love the videos Mustie, keep it up! 🙏

[@tomaskarlkjartansson]

Great work getting it to run, never really doubted that you wouldn’t get it. Do you think this might be a different ignition switch since it wasnt hooked up and the keys didnt work on anything else on the bike?

[@johnjames432]

It looks like a cross of a suzuki intruder and a yamaha virago surprisingly sounds good!

[@kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761]

I'm thinking this engine and transmission would be awesome on the go kart with VW body. Awesome content.

[@Zerstoror]

I have a vstar 650 and for once i feel like i knew more than Mustie, cause its laid out exactly the same as this. Like that left side cover.

[@kd5inm]

Its a korean suzuki. Uses suzuki parts.

[@bananabrooks3836]

I always watch the bike resuscitations. I wish you good luck in searching for a tank.

[@ProblemChild-xk7ix]

Don't give up,on the tank to soon. Evaporust and a sealercwork wonders!

[@jamesallen712]

I bet the fuel cap drain rotted out and rain went down the drain and into the tank than out of the pipe to ground. So nice to see Mustie get this running after 9 years than pulling the heads and all that good stuff. It looks like a Honda copy to me.

[@josephcormier5974]

Excellent save just a gas tank and a tag and you can putt a round it seems like a decent bike until you showed us this I've never seen one thanks for sharing this with us six stars brother

[@186scott]

Would be worth seeing if you could salvage the fuel tank maybe stick some evapo-rust into the tank shake it up a bit leave it for a day shake it up more then say after a few days tip it out and see how well it has done

[@mistermacgray]

I use seal-all for sealing fuel leaks like that and so far zero issues. Evaporust in the tank will clean the rust right out of the tank, doing that myself on a motorcycle tank as we speak.

[@tclab1]

Bikes do not weather well... it will kill them... if your ever in Salisbury there's a Honda GL on 1A [behind the library] ... it's been outside... uncovered for years! Great long-term project! 0:04

[@alanblenkinsop2775]

Good to see you back on the bikes doc brown keep up the good work mate and don’t break that bike be a canny little bike for you to ride around on keep up the great work

[@rayvoorhies7180]

I'm surprised the owner didn't take it to a shop for repair. It just needed a carb clean. The rusted tank damage happened while it sat 9 years. Usually people won't give up until it's been in the shop a few times. Mustie did a nice job figuring it out.

[@alt7488]

after working on 2 ,one which needed a carb clean, they are a nightmare to get to the carbs or parts for that matter

[@bunnybunnybunny503]

I agree, I got the feeling he did no maintenance at all. He just rode it. Maybe I'm wrong.

[@jonathonclarke52]

You left us a cliffhanger there Darren. Did the tank fit or not? Do we have to tune in next week to find out?

[@montwolfman]

Re; the tank. My 2c worth...steam clean, then douche it with diluted ascorbic acid and lasty a few handfulls of coarse sand and a 6" air nozzle to create a sandblasting effect. Then coat it with Red Kote. Love your show as always. Best wishes.

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

Those Hyosung bikes made in South Korea didn't have a great reputation with bikers where I live. They were seen as lower quality clones/knock-offs of Japanese brands like Honda or Suzuki (they had a model similar to the SV650). I don't think it was just down to bias against Korean manufacture. The reviews I remember recommended spending a bit more on something with better quality and parts availability. Still, if it's free and you find you like it, then all is good.

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, I usually learn something and always enjoy watching!

[@scottsatterthwaite4073]

You paid the right price. Junk when it was brand new.

[@fabrizio9742]

I have one of those motorcycles, year 2011. It's fantastic. We have a big community here in Brazil. If you need anything, information, service manual just contact me.