Bought a Busted Yamaha Enduro 360.Will It Run/Ride?

I picked up this 1974 yamaha enduro 360 made in 1974 in unknown condition, well it ended up being a pile. now it is time to try and fix it's blown up engine.

[@bryantfamilyrules]

After 5 years of watching this channel I finally saw a piece of equipment on the side of the road. I stopped, asked if I could take it, and then brought it home. As I was loading the 8.5hp Troy bilt pressure washer up I was informed by the previous owner that it probably needed a new starter. It had a pull start so I just smiled and nodded. When I got it home an applied all of the diagnostic knowledge I amassed watching mustie. Hit the spark plug with a wire wheel and put gas in it. It started on the second pull. I hooked up water and no leaks. I then pressure washed my patio. It’s a 400$ machine I got for free. Thanks Mustie.

[@MarkDeaton-cx4ke]

I have a very similar story. Can't thank this man enough for sharing his knowledge.

[@barrymcbride]

Did you do the mustie1 laugh 😂😂 Just love the mustie1 channel

[@tmscheum]

My Mustie moment was a Troybilt wood chipper that wouldn’t run. Paid $50 and cleaned out the carburetor like Mustie has shown us. Runs like a champ!

[@bryantfamilyrules]

@@tmscheum that’s freaking awesome! A wood chipper would be really handy.

[@bryantfamilyrules]

@@barrymcbride I don’t think I would do it justice

[@phoenixsmith6026]

why do we love the Musti1, theres no hype, its just you and your best friend working in the shed like it use to be, rather then all this OMG running about and fakeness of other channels, we are not all 12 years old that need hype and show man ship, wish more was like this

[@familyengineering5591]

I like how theres no women here. This is clearly a mens space channel.

[@captnmike597]

As long as Mustie keeps wrenching I don't care what they do on those other channels. Take care of your neck Darren!

[@phoenixsmith6026]

@@familyengineering5591 i checked my underware, defo at least one woman here that be me

[@JohnGotts]

You are the best teacher of mechanical systems on KZbin. I enjoy every Sunday's lesson.

[@Laz_Arus]

Welcome back. 👍 Missed you last week.

[@RZ-eu2rl]

A sigh of relief heard around the world.

[@High_Caliber]

lol agreed.

[@GrantWaller.-hf6jn]

I second that

[@Taydrum]

I hear you, but he can take a week off if he wants

[@GrantWaller.-hf6jn]

Yea I was thinking Mustie went to see his folks in Florida.

[@erniefoster7116]

Thanks to Mustie I bought a 1974 Kawasaki 100cc G4TR agricultural bike for $100.00 at a garage sale the old girl ran but was a bucket of rust and badly maintained parts, I was lucky enough to get three spares bikes and was able to do it up to look almost like new with paint and new decals. Took 2 years on and off but so enjoyable just to go through the process and see the final outcome. In the end I got her licensed for the road and sold her for $1600.00 which was pretty much what I put into it all up. As I said it was the process of doing her up that the most enjoyable part. Cheers Mustie from down under.

[@derick2986]

I think I would've had to keep it 😅

[@Greg_Watchorn]

Hi Mustie1- I just wanted to send you something small to put towards tools or a yard sale purchase or whatever. I'm not a mechanic, but grew up on a farm and always enjoyed time spent with my Dad - I nicknamed him MacGyver as he is always tinkering with something or other - usually re - purposing something or other into something else. I really enjoy your videos, particularly the variety of things that you work on. Thank you very much for all you do, I really look forward to your new videos.

[@toxin911]

thats funny, i was given the same nickname name as well as Dr. Mopar lol

[@DonniePresley-db8le]

😊​@@toxin911

[@nicholasviney5975]

Brings back memories of riding bikes around as kids, learning how to ride bikes in fields and tracks

[@markdahl5812]

Great video! Mustie is the best! My first bike was a Yamaha 360 enduro mine was a burnt orange color. My mother forbid me to have a motorcycle. I had to get some parts machined at the local implement dealership and saw it sitting in the back room with a blanket on it. Well I made a deal with the owner and I ended up taking it to my buddies house. Then one day a couple of weeks later my mother saw me riding it around town. When I got home she was very pissed. Told me I was grounded for a month. But my father got her calmed down and the next day I brought it home. I was fourteen at the time and the bike was a little big for me but I had a lot of fun!! Good times and good memories. Thanks mustie!!

[@1tristan1henderson1]

Welcome back Mustie fans. Hope you have a lovely Sunday. And thanks Darren, we appreciate all you do.

[@dansonthetube]

Looking forward to this one later today! 🥳

[@perrymattes4285]

We understand you have a life But really enjoy wrenching with a coffee on Sunday morning

[@sportsphotos31]

@@perrymattes4285 I have a ton to do today, but the notification popped up while making coffee. Mustie Coffee is my favorite way to start the day.

[@sportsphotos31]

Who the hell is this Darren Guy you speak of? LOL

[@jimmyeatshoe]

“I’m taking it easy ‘coz of my neck issues” **pops several wheelies at the end** 😂 Been watching for maybe ten years religiously every week. Best channel on KZbin. Thanks Darren! 🎉🎉🎉

[@stickyfingers2413]

yes.. especially with that ISO-certified cloth helmet

[@michmvp]

I had a 250 Yamaha and watching you ride the 350 through the woods reminded me of when I rode mine on old logging railroad grades in northern Michigan 50 years ago. The good old days.

[@tannert6597]

Vintage two stroke dirt bikes are always my favorite rebuilds/videos. Always a great way to spend time learning and reminiscing on a Sunday.

[@deebee3901]

Awesome repair mate! Really loved seeing this old girl come back to life. Thanks for the journey.

[@oboewankenobo8675]

Used to work for a bearing company years ago. Those small bearing assemblies were called needle bearings. The retainers that held the needle rollers were called cages.

[@associatedblacksheepandmisfits]

That zorst sound takes me straight back to '79 in Edinburgh, sliding on cobbled road right infront the local copshop..😂😂nice bike man.

[@DavidM-yv9js]

Great seeing you get the 360 running. In 1974 I bought a 1973 Yamaha DT3 250 that's the color as your bike. 50 years later its still in my garage!

[@charlesgraham9954]

im 55 retired and there is nothing more relaxing and therapeutic than working in my shop with my hands, not in a hurry to get anything done, other than to have fun with what im building. thanks for the video, i know the time they take to film and edit.

[@JoseSilva-dl5te]

The 70's was always open.. I miss you. Sunday afternoon a thousand girls wanting to go for a walk. I had a friend, I had the 175, we did races. We had fun. I want to go back in time😎😎

[@josephdangelo1503]

Hi musti 1, I remember those old 360s what beats they were. You know I don't know if you're ever even going to fix it right or not but if you're not you probably ought to sell it to somebody that will that's definitely a piece of history that needs to be saved completely. Other than that I thought you did a pretty bang-up job, which is why you're the original KZbinr. No sponsors no merch just plain old KZbin❤

[@chillywilly3397]

You are by far the best shop instructor on KZbin. Thank you for your tutelage and dry humor. It needs lube. haha

[@captnmike597]

After hearing hundreds of Mustie's "Nut Jokes" and "Lube Jokes" and "Getting a Large Rod into a Smaller Hole Jokes" I would hardly call it "Dry Humor". I laugh like hell though.

[@chillywilly3397]

@@captnmike597 I'm glad that you got a laugh out of it.

[@andreasbenning]

When installing the cylinder on a two-stroke I usually compress the piston rings with a zip-tie, when it's slid down enough so that the rings are in, just snip it off. Have always worked well for me. Have only dealt with pretty smalls engines though, if that makes any difference... Thanks for uploading, always educational and entertaining! Greetings from Sweden

[@user-hf9gn8vc6y]

Hi D. Really hope your neck feels better. It’s always great seeing you bring back old bikes and vehicles. Love the video. And as always, thanks for bringing us along!!😊😊😊 Darren.

[@echobeefpv8530]

I hope that neck problem gets better, not much fun working in pain. Take care, thanks for the video.

[@josephsimanski3192]

Love the ear protection, safety third 🤙🤣 Good morning Mustie, thanks again for your awesome content!!

[@brh4115]

The sound alone brings back memories of road and trail rides of long gone days, thanks Darren!

[@-EC002-]

Place a block of wood under the piston when you try to put the barrel on. Stops the piston pushing down into the case and holds it steady.

[@jamestaylor7746]

I definitely appreciate the extra explanation. You quickly and concisely explain the “why” of your diagnostic hypothesis/process. Not spending too much time on it for those who know those “common sense” things, but explaining the complete reasoning to those new to the thought. I’m also impressed with the abundance of spare or usable substitute parts you have to replace needed damaged parts no matter what you’re working on. 😮😊. I guess, even more impressive is that you’re organized enough to be able to find them.

[@bobacmc1]

Hey bud, thanks for your weekly vids. Watching your stuff is usually a fun part of my Sunday morning. Especially love when you’re tinkering on the old air cooled dubs.

[@kevinvt4174]

I owned a Yamaha 360 just like this one, in the extra plug hole I installed a manual compression release it had a small lever on the handlebars . Mine new from the factory had a lower end that made a lot of noise also and as soon as you kicked it over the sound brought back so many memories.

[@johnh8268]

My dad had this same bike in the same color. Man, does that sound bring back the memories. He's gone now, but seeing and hearing this reminds me of some great times riding with him on my little Yamaha 80. Something in my eye now.

[@charleshemsley4149]

Thanks Mustie1 for bringing back fond memories of me growing up, tinkering on dirt/trail bikes, the smell of 2stroke in the morning, riding with friends all day in the bush/beach/pine forrest.Great days. Cheers, Mate, from Australia.

[@markeder4208]

Mustie1, I bought one of these in 1977 on base, transported it to San Angelo's, TX and then road it on the freeway to Tulsa, OK! With all my gear on full knobbys. A Beast! Sold it in Florida. Yes, pretty Torquey!

[@Leon-vp3vb]

Mustie, you are one brave man, running 360 without muffler! Camera does not do justice, to the violence coming out of that exhaust port.

[@sandmanbub]

Never bore a cylinder before you possess the new piston. Always measure the new piston, then bore the cylinder for the specified clearance. That's the way I've always done it. I have 2 old boring bars and only use one of them. I have the unused one in storage. If I'm ever heading your way, I'll contact you so we can meet somewhere and I'll give it to you.

[@sonovoxx]

Yay! Good to see you back!

[@taurota1554]

Welcome back.Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@neilkennykenny4113]

Thanks again Darren your one of the few genuine utubers out there, no BS just interesting and informative videos.

[@zanforsh]

For once I can give you some advice. Get a block of wood with a slot in it to take the conrod. You can then sit the piston on this to hold it steady whilst doing the fiddly bits with the piston rings and starting the jug back over the piston/rings. Rebuilt lots of small 2 strokes, it is a pain!

[@brucepeebles4939]

You mentioned being able to stop by local Yamaha dealer to buy a piston. I was about 12 years old when I took a piston to the local Yamaha dealer.... for $15 I came home with new piston and rings.... was riding that afternoon. (Only had to mow 3 lawns to pay my Dad back)

[@fascistpedant758]

I'm glad you took the time to tighten your safety cap. Safety First! My brother had a 175 back in the mid '70s. It was great for a kid my size.

[@nunyabidness9895]

Happy Sunday Mustie! Good to be wrenching with you....doing my best to lend a hand and not get in your way!

[@maxwilliams426]

I use a leather belt with small vise grips wrapted around around the piston with oil on the piston. Won' scuff piston and easily removed after ring is into the bore. Use smooth side of belt against piston. Has worked well for me for several years.

[@raleighpacheco6243]

Welcome back! I like these old bikes and it is fn to see them brought back to life even if it is just to ride it around the yard

[@roybruyn4818]

As a power sports tech the 75 on the old piston is 0.75 mm overbore. That is pretty standard for a first overbore. To get your correct size you need a 1.0 mm. This will allow you to hone it to size. As far as color difference on crank that is from them assembling crank at factory.

[@jefftaylor947]

Working on a 1972 DT2 250 at the moment. 3k miles, and in fantastic shape. As always, thanks for your videos!

[@gtrplr778]

This was another example of your knowledge and experience. A great two stroke tutorial. Kool

[@thedanyesful]

Another great video. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. That bike stand looked a little shaky with you up there doing the kick start!

[@davidbiloen5037]

Respect Darren, I must admit when I saw what you were doing I was really sceptical about how it woud run, that piston seems way too small and the single ring way too feeble, but it actually sounds pretty damn nice, and more importantly you seem to be having a blast on it.

[@joeno215]

Had an IT175 that had the same noise in the engine. It ran tor years with no trouble. Nos parts now carries misc parts for old motorcycles

[@mischef18]

Made for great viewing as always bro. Safe travels. Ken.

[@Robert-ni6ut]

This is why I like watching this channel Darren never gives up on a project and you always can learn a thing or too ❤👍

[@rustybum2]

Hey Mustie lad, great to have you back, getting worried when you didn't show last Sunday. Hope you are OK now. Thanks for sharing and best regards from Ireland.

[@bubashalom8274]

Well another excellent job by a fantastic mechanic. I enjoyed every minute of it. Your something else man.

[@christopherwheeler688]

'Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance' is the expression you were looking for.

[@muskokamike127]

thank you! I was trying to remember it too! hahaha

[@stevebussell5568]

Welcome back, Mustie. Thanks for the new video, my Sunday is complete! haha

[@billsmopars4927]

Cool bike, good work. We used to knurl the piston skirts to reduce piston rock when things got loose. Also have lapped the head to the jug and eliminated the head gasket to increase compression ratio.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Nice old bike,my cousin used to be a swinger on a bike/side car, off road racer,that was a 350 Yamaha, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@falldesign]

#1. After a 2 week wait. Welcome back!

[@thethriftysuburbanite5251]

You brought back sounds of my youth with that bike. I could even smell the chain lube when you were spraying it! Thanks for the memories!

[@andrewgrace4410]

Great troubleshooting Mustie 😊

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Thanks for the shop time Mustie1! Great series!

[@ChetanGreywolf]

This was awesome. Thanks for the great video. I hope your neck gets better soon 🧑‍⚕

[@cynturner906]

Mustie you’re gonna get me in trouble looking for a dirt bike now haha. That bike has some potential. Great video. Hope all is well and great to see you back. As always very good content. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@williamkeen9947]

Missed last week. Look forward to you every week

[@Mtlmshr]

Another great job! Always enjoy watching you work!

[@Trond.68]

Realy nice fast funny bike and sound. Thanks for all videos Mustie. See forward to next project you find.

[@npvj5687]

Cool looking and sounding bike.....so cool ya fixed it !

[@regomag8801]

Another very good Video Mustie.. cheers from Australia

[@user-vq4gk4hx8p]

Neat little bike, great save as always.

[@benkanobe7500]

A lot of what you are hearing is just how a Yamaha big bore single sounds. That "ringing" on deceleration is completely normal. (I had that exact bike I purchase brand new. Ran it for 27,000.0 miles before I rand the injection pump out of oil. New piston and rings from Yamaha and a bore job gave it 11,000.0 more miles and then I sold it.). Amazing motorcycle. Almost unstallable with the big bore and reed valve system.

[@williamburdon6993]

Welcome back buddy, hope you are feeling better, I am having sciatic pain in the back of my legs, feels like lightning bolts going up my spine, hard to have any fun .I said a prayer for you .

[@staggerproof5589]

This old bike brings back memories of woods rides here in the mountains of East Tennessee with my riding buddies. Some of the best times of my life. Enjoyed the vid. Hope you have a blast with it!

[@dustcommander100]

That is a really nice-looking bike, and the engine is a work of art.

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@shaunforcier]

Mustie missed you last Sunday glad to see you back

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Mustie, I always grease my taps to catch the filings and clean it with solvent frequently as I go. It's worked for me over the years. It's especially effective when doing spark plug holes on an assembled engine. Cheers!.

[@vandalsgarage]

I lived on a Yamaha enduro 175 when I was in high school many years ago. I loved that bike.

[@larrymoore2792]

As a motorcycle mechanic of many year, I have come to know that the piston skirt is what should be measured to fit the bore as the ring grooves are just a bit smaller.

[@miker8915]

Great video, she sounds Awesome. I hope you feel better. Thank you for posting 😀

[@cainbeeping8480]

I want that bike. Love the old 2 strokes. I would do a full restore on it good job brother.

[@grid212]

It was nice to see the forest moon of Endor again, it’s been a while. Another great M1 mid engine resurrection video, love your work.

[@johnhudson333]

Glad you are back. Makes my day 😊

[@patrickburton6130]

Nice little wheely! Well done

[@ChrisDunnMaine_420]

Yeah Mutsie1 back 🎉 happy had video this week. Missed u last week glad able iron things out

[@paullienhart7231]

DUDE THAT IS THE COOLEST BIKE EVER, I HAD ONE PLEASE DO FULL ENGINE OVER haul👍

[@senorboardhead]

That is the one for you ! Do the bottom end and overbore the jug. Those are awesome bikes to ride and carry a very good resale value. Worth the investment. Maybe it will be delayed, but parts have to be out there - so many are being restored. You gotta do it. Awesome combo bike. Fun on the street. Has some balls. Hey - it’s always fun and informative to watch.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Glad your back Missed u last week... Really enjoyed the video keep up the amazing work 👍...

[@blipblip88]

Great work! Fun to watch too!

[@60EFFIE]

My buddy had that same bike, we had so much fun back in the day!

[@josephcormier5974]

Awesome save sir and I think that you will have a great time on it thanks for sharing this with us six stars brother

[@andystark8434]

Love this channel so real down to earth learned a lot from him

[@leonardhirtle3645]

I always enjoy your videos Darren. These old bikes are so cool. I don’t know if it’s worth it but there are kits available to replace the rod bearings and journal for different motorcycles. It might be worth looking into. It’s not that difficult.

[@haneyoakie14]

Very cool Mustie!

[@stoptheirlies]

I can't believe you put that engine together with all that piston slap let alone the dodgy big end bearings! I doubt it will last long.

[@bigjay6743]

Yeah he knows that don't think he cares. He made the video and that's all that matters. Like he said it's almost impossible to find the parts for this bike. The crank's got a little bit of play. It might last a week or maybe a couple years who knows.

[@Clearanceman2]

The show must go on. It's video time. I'm sure he'll have the jug bore another time or if it ruins the bore look for another. I hope it doesn't ruin the bore.

[@DaneSaysStuff]

There is more than just that wrong with this video. This is an exercise in all the wrong things.

[@Clearanceman2]

@@DaneSaysStuff I guess. Musty is a great old school mechanic and the thing does run. Just wish he had done it properly since these things get more and more rare every day.

[@DaneSaysStuff]

@@Clearanceman2 Playing fast and loose with the word mechanic. Although that's been a trend on YT for a few years now. I agree it would have been nice to see everything done properly. That's why I came here to begin with. None of it was impossible, just slightly more difficult.

[@David-yo5ws]

Just about to go to bed when, hey, Mustie1 video and on an ol' Yamaha. My first bike was a Yamaha. Great fix for few parts. Never doubted you for a minute. Almost 2am in New Zealand, so good night from me!

[@arthursilva6140]

Brings back memories of when I was a teen in the 70s riding dirt bike threw the old trails in the woods of NH. Great to see you back Mustie.😂

[@MaxWorldTech]

Looks like it has a CDI box or reg/rec from Rex's Speed Shop. That place has saved my bacon on some of these old two stroke rebuilds. Good stuff

[@martinmarrero3996]

Great video mustie , brought it back to life.

[@kd5byb]

GLAD YOU'RE BACK!!!