Pro Mechanic Couldn't Fix This 2-Stroke Dirt Bike

[@jonathonbradley7755]

Thanks for fixing the bike me and the kids appreciate it. Great video explaining everything.

[@paulym5814]

Nice inventory. Loving the old Hondas.

[@Sliding-n-riding]

Your living my dirtbike dreams lol. I cant wait to be your age lol.

[@darthbader6506]

Nice to see behind the scenes at a bike breeding ranch!

[@danielpratt7373]

Glad you survived your horrific accident. Blessings to you and yours. 🙏❤️

[@Dan-x7r]

Don't listen to everyone Joe !!! I'm sure the dude told you he was a good mechanic or played the part . You have always been 100 percent honest . So keep on keeping on brother .

[@zerozero6265]

Exactly.. like 99% of his videos have normal titles n the one time he spices it up ppl r having a heart attack

[@mattjackson7854]

@@zerozero6265 either you're a moron or you don't pay attention to his titles. They are all click bait.

[@Andy-vg7rh]

he said it was a friends sons bike, pretty sure he knows what his friend does for a living.

[@Dan-x7r]

@Andy-vg7rh he said he bought it and sold it for 800 and bought it back for 400 . So if all you got to do with your time is this , find other shit to do .

[@daffiecars]

​@@Dan-x7rbuddy you have issues , get of the internet every once in a while

[@Kiltylake]

It was sparking when you initially kicked it over. Just wasn’t going across the gap. It was following the conductive crud on the plug.

[@reallyemptypockets6509]

After all these years I still cannot believe the amount of power that comes out of a 80cc two stroke 👍🏻

[@staygold902]

Kx 100 is the most impressive small bike I've ever ridden. Absolutely nasty

[@benjaminemerald8027]

You need to ride my 98 Kx80 I had it bored to a 100cc w modified porting & cut head for high comp, + Boyesen Rad Valve + FMF fatty pipe + Fmf powercore 2 shorty, + complete Hinson Clutch system, it is a rocket, & I bet would keep up w a stock 125cc no problem, it is a frame off nut n bolt no expense spared build w 96 oem style graphics + purple 97 seat cover.

[@JuiceBoxMusica]

i bought a 96 rm80 with a 91 motor just last august. has been a crazy path of methed up stuff.. have her running now! cant wait

[@neiloconnell2120]

Joe, your health. You know what I am going to say. This is just a nudge to help you do the right thing by you, and your family. Long term you do not want to breathe exhaust fumes unnecessarily. I really want you to fit a simple exhaust extractor fan and hose for when you work on the bikes indoors. Please. Lovely video and a great example as to how to diagnose and fix things :)

[@Ok28347]

agreed, feel short term affects immediately after the fumes. Learning day by day to make sure the fumes of everything is elsewhere as opposed to an enclosed space

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

Fumes, skin absorption of carb / brake clean, and gas long term is horrible when you are 50 and have skin, kidney, prostate, or lung cancer. Let alone all the brain diseases. Daily repeated exposure will get you in the long run.

[@thomastopar2934]

I worry about the (cumulative) absorption of carbon monoxide. It is definatly a problem.

[@tallboy49]

I said exactly the same thing several weeks ago

[@Ok28347]

@@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez Yeah trying to be more careful as I work, just hits my health even being younger

[@Faith.in.His.Grace.]

The man is the dirt bike whisperer. Not much is more frustrating than kicking the crap out of a dirt bike for an hour and nadda. But back in the day when you had no internet, it was much tougher to fix your bike

[@wrathchild3581]

You've got a really cool friend. I could hang with that guy all day and listen to his stories.

[@Sliding-n-riding]

Everyone needs a friend like this guy 😂 what a riot.

[@MikeInBendOregon]

It's amazing how fast the little bikes are. The last time I raced I was out hot lapping my CR125, and I wasn't letting any grass grow, and the next thing I knew some snot nosed little kid on a mini KX came out of nowhere and flew by me... That put a big dent in what little ego I had LOL.

[@Sunspot-19]

For a '99, that thing is cleaaaaan!! Good on ya for sorting it out, Joe! You're a good man.

[@tonsta1703]

a pro mechanic couldn't fix a rm80, my god how did he get to be professional? love the channel regardless

[@RPike-bq3xm]

I right away thought he should watch five, maybe six, 2Vintage videos. In like flint!

[@Justen1980]

I worked on my rm80 all the time when i was a teenager. I still have nightmares about the water pump seals

[@bamagolds]

Thought the same but then saw the mass of projects. Suggests more of a collector. No time to focus on just one.

[@Justen1980]

@@RPike-bq3xm hey if I may, the saying is "in like Flynn" - referencing Errol Flynn who was a Hollywood lady's man back in the day..

[@jakeresnick2669]

😂 professional mechanic at what oh yeah nothing it seems if he can't fix that bike... what a 🤡

[@lepricated]

Your buddy has an awesome garage and collection

[@squatch422able]

All these pro mechanics that can’t fix motorcycles that you buy, but you can get them fixed. I’m glad I’m not in your area to try to have pro mechanics since you’re the only one who can fix them!

[@RoyStevens-c5x]

I think he learnd it all from his grandfather he must of been pretty good himself.

[@thomashanke6750]

I think a lot of times the "mechanics", if they are being paid, it's not worth their time compared to what the vehicle is worth. Seriously, are you willing to pay for hours of diagnostic time to fix a few hundred dollar machine? If you are not doing it yourself.

[@yeahright302]

joe use to be a humble guy, but making money on you tube, has gone to his head for sure!!

[@colt_3738]

Today is a good day, Joe uploaded

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

At least you didn't say "Oh happy day, Joe posted another video." Men aren't supposed to say "Oh happy day." 🤣

[@Jimmy-o6t4b]

Love the videos!! I come home from school and look forward to learn things from your work! I’ve learned so much from you Joe!! Keep it up!

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Good old Joe checking for spark. He kicked it over 58 times. I had to count because he always over does it. 😂😂😂. I’m not hating on him I just find it funny.

[@RoyStevens-c5x]

Yeah he's pretty thorough lol

[@shittygitty71]

When he starts kicking I always fast-forward. I know it’s gonna be a while

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

Me too. It's as if he's thinking, "If I kick it just one more time, it'll fire up." 🤣

[@ladyjedi3D]

And that constant repeated revving. Ride it and see what happens going through gears.

[@yeahright302]

he had to do that, there was no electric starter motor to were out!!!lol

[@larrycone8821]

One suggestion from an old mechanic is when you had that reed off you can shine your phone in video mode there and take a video of the piston going up and down and do a little visual inspection.

[@soren00024]

Yep, best dirtbike/offroad mechanic in the game. Joe you're such a badass mechanic

[@Hold-my-beer]

“And then next to that” lol love it. A garage full of toys. Dream garage right there.

[@anthonyguerrera6572]

Man Joe, you should have at least changed the oil before you had it running with all that cruddie oil in the case. Good on you to figure it out and post another good vid.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Nice work, quickly found the issue and fixed it right up for a buddy. Good Job

[@JM-wr2fo]

That's quite a stable your buddy has there, nice!

[@FIL357]

I agree with Dan-x7r. Remarks that are unwelcome and negative leave a legend of the writer. When Joe spoke of his friend, as we all do, we use a euphemism to complement his friend as being a decent maybe amateur mechanic so as not to leave a perceived criticism on the video. Joe’s diagnostic ‘system’ is why he resolves the problem machines so effectively. Phil🇬🇧

[@CJRSBK]

@FIL357 a descent or amatuer mechanic is another world away from a pro mechanic lol 😆 😂 🤣

[@FIL357]

Decent!🤣

[@GNX157]

Joe, checking the plug like you did will often show a spark, but it’s not simulating the condition the plug will be exposed to in the combustion chamber, namely fuel and compression. Making a plug spark out here in the open atmosphere is quite easy. You need to get a spark tester that takes the place of the plug, and can simulate what the ignition system will have to do to create a spark in actual running engine.

[@stephen8117]

If anybody can Joe can. He reminds me of me. Run my own two stroke engine repair shop. And a motor has never beat me yet.

[@brucemacdonald9351]

I don't think it's very nice for people who went on here to bash your friend. He's probably like a lot of people can do brakes and different things like that. But the troubleshoot any kind of automobile from start to finish is a big job it takes patience and knowledge. I'm sorry you have to put up with these negative comments about your friend. You're a great troubleshooter and repair mechanic and I know your friend and his children really appreciate what you did keep up the good work

[@ALLkatrazX]

i don't know why, but hearing you laughing make my day. Love this little bike. love your video. thanks

[@staind288]

Maybe you're in love.. 🤔

[@staind288]

@@lesoram6236 just with your mom

[@PaulMoore-lz9xf]

Your friend has some treasures keep them alive 👍

[@willwaconsya3433]

Joe if you watch your video in the beginning of checking the spark you can see a small short on the plugs insulator. Tiny spark and you have to look close. I knew you had a bad plug.

[@snowyowl7042]

Way to go, helping someone out

[@MadNath]

We need to see more of this guy. Best 2 People to know 😊

[@andy5786]

Vintage class looks old Suzuki RM seems not to bad brilliant videos love them all 👍🇬🇧

[@hunt1198]

Joe you have the spark plug tester. I’ve seen u use it multiple times in the past videos. To make sure it’s good before u use it in the machine.

[@Andy-vg7rh]

that guys got some cool bikes. What a collection!

[@keithellison465]

I had the same bike, used to race with it. Every time in heavy rain it would foul the plug. There would be spark but even if the bike would start it would bog BAD. New plug problem fixed. We tried many different fixes but nothing worked except changing the plug when it rained

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Joe, when I worked as a small engine mechanic in high school and undergrad I found plugs that would open air fire all day but became erratic under compression. Looks like you found one of those. Great fix! At the end it looks like you were bringing coals to Newcastle! I know you got a video out of the deal but If I was that guy I would slip you a C-note plus the plug, oil and antifreeze true cost! Just sayin'!

[@paulym5814]

I like trying to diagnose before you do Joe but let’s see what you come up with. Best channel on KZbin bud

[@swilliams5]

People crack me up talking about the title. The owner clearly knows his way around bikes and the title is to get more people to watch. It’s pretty obvious to me that he could’ve easily fixed it himself but reached out to Joe and said something along the lines of “I’ve got this bike I don’t feel like messing with. It shouldn’t take much to get it going. Want to use it to make a video?”

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Of all the bikes I've had a chance to ride.. even some of the bigger really nice bikes, there's something about hopping on a good running 80 and just ripping it for a little bit.. takes me back to being a kid.. just that sound.. rippin' it up in the power band, knowing you're not going to go too hard, but still have a BLAST on it.. yeah.. my 80 was rode HARD and put away wet every night.. loved that thing..

[@MPulicci78]

Joe, I’ve got a suggestion for you.. would you consider letting people bring their problem machine to you to diagnose and fix? It would give you content for your channel and you wouldn’t have to keep buying stuff and storing them.. you must have a huge inventory by now.. you could even start another channel were you film the sales process.. it would be interesting to see what you get for your repaired machines verses what you paid… anyway.. I’m in southern Maine and have 4 brute force 750’s all with problems.. I would make the drive out there with all of them and love to see videos of you diagnosing and fixing them… the cost of the trip would probably be cheaper than paying someone local to attempt to fix them.. just a thought.. by doing this you would have endless content for your channel and not have hundreds of machines to store.. what do you think?

[@Hondabond35]

I wonder why nobody said anything about the size 210 main jet or all the needle was already lined up 80cc will never take a 210 size main jet not a spark plug not even close

[@staind288]

​@@Hondabond35bcuz his buddy is a pro mechanic and didn't want to further embarrass him since all that it needed was a spark plug 😂

[@Hondabond35]

@staind288 I'm a 30-year mechanic the spark plug wasn't the we all seen blue spark that was all just for show literally know if Android about your body a size 210 main jet it's for like a 300cc two stroke I have a KZbin channel can I go through my emails from monetization sometimes you got to do these kinds of things

[@Hondabond35]

@@MPulicci78 lol that's what he does he owns a power sports dealer

[@Hondabond35]

@lesoram6236 talk texting especially on KZbin is very hard basically the video was set up to diagnose a problem that he created before the video started if that was a 210 size definitely he would have said something right as he saw it but he didn't that's how I know I'm a 30-year mechanic a 210 size main jet will never run an 80cc

[@thebigguy8306]

Ol' Joe Loves his dirtbikes. It's a good-looking little cycle. Other mechanics do not have your patience and great diagnostic skills. No more shorts and sweatshirt weather, guessing Wisconsin like Minnesota has stepped into winter. Next up, 750cc snowblower. Nice tour, deserves a wing when you build the palace on your land Oshkosh World of Wheels

[@GettingNervous]

Diagnostic skills? It was clear that the fault was with the ignition, you could clearly hear it when the engine started for the first time.

[@Kiltylake]

@@GettingNervous, agree. As soon as he removed the spark plug I was wanting to yell change it! Where was the fancy spark plug tester? 😄

[@kevinhickman6368]

Your buddy sure has a lot of nice bikes!!

[@CJRSBK]

A pro mechanic who couldn't fix a childs Rm80 one second !!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Love the channel though

[@kevinhenson6969]

You just can't beat the sound of a 2 stroke echoing through the countryside

[@neutonrenda2303]

Lol Joe, someone with more bikes in the garage, it must feel totally weird to see lol. Not sure you'll get to see that too often, but if you kept everything you fixed you'd be looking for more property.😁❤️

[@P-J-W-777]

Get yourself a set of the cutting torch tip cleaners as they work really good for clean the jets as well as a multitude of other things. They are cheap have lots of different thickness cleaning rods in a set. You can find them at any welding supply shop.

[@richardthompson6265]

This was a little different, well the ending anyhow, great solve as usual, really enjoyed you having your mate show his collection,he sounds like a bit of a character to say the least,mad as a box of frogs when it comes to racing 😊

[@wesleyblanton2432]

Big surprise under the tarp coming in a future video.

[@zerozero6265]

How do u know

[@djmjr77]

Always try diff plugs if things are weird.. had both plugs in one of my vtwins fouling out at anything higher than idle.. static spark test looked good, but had running issue.. luckily tried diff plugs before i went down some other long roads..

[@keithnsearle7393]

You did a good fault fined there and did a good fix.

[@stevengrobbelaar2334]

Man, I tell you what, I always say that if you follow the basics, you will find the issue and fix it. Well done

[@thegusk520]

I would add; Assume nothing

[@jmj267]

Guy has just as many as you Joe. Nice collection. Maybe he can part with some.this is what your building will look like at the land. Glad to see you got that little guy 80 running for him.

[@scottsmall9898]

Here i am trying to find a bike for my kids to learn to ride like I had back when I was 3 years old and that dude has a whole darn line of bikes lol. Hopefully before my kids can start driving a car I'll be able to get them a little 80cc or 125cc and teach them about how to use the clutch and use the brakes and such. Once again great video it's good to get an easy one once in a while.

[@thecam0073]

Thanks for making the best channel on KZbin. I've learned so much so many times. People don't have to pretend to be Jay Leno or Johnny Carson (annoying and contrived) to have the best videos. Nor do they have to beg for likes and subscribes to have 500k subscribers.

[@CodyHinkle92]

I like your videos and it helps me to know more about bikes. I love this one because it inspires me to get my old bike running it hasn't ran in 14 years it's a 1979 DS80. I'm going to go ahead and strat over and go through everything. Sparkplug, carb, gear oil. And my bike's kill switch is bypasst too that's how it came when I got it from my uncle when I was little

[@jamiemurray1886]

Keep doing you joe good vids mate me and me son have learned a lot by watching you here from england

[@davidmays3333]

Great job helping a friend!!

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Buddy seems like a good guy.

[@FriPilot]

Interestingly, when we first tested for spark, I could see only an occasional weak one around the bend in the element until you upped the revs. Then the spark was pretty good!

[@joepalooka8269]

You would think a professional mechanic could of easily figured this out!! So if he's considered a professional mechanic, what does this make Joe? I guess that would make Joe a "Master Mechanic"

[@randygrossman9990]

That is quite the garage Joe's friend has and quite a collection of bikes! Huge! Here in the northeast, hardly anyone has a garage that size. Maybe some folks in the more rural areas but Boston or suburbs where I live - no way. Looks more like an airplane hangar.

[@johnhicks735]

Try checking the CDi box and the stator wiring and wires going to those individual coils and the one going to the pickup coil. The check the ignition switch and on&off switch. Along with the frame ground going to the body attached to the coil bolt.,or screw. Another thing to check is the copper core spark plug wire in the end of the coil out to the boot end that fits on to the spark plug. Then I'd check for coolant in the engine oil. If so the water impeller.,or woodruff key could be sherd into.,or chip off the end and out of alignment now. Another thing it could be the crankcase seals leaking. Although it could be A number of things wrong with.,or just A couple simple things needing replaced and the crankcase oil changed and oil filter to.

[@AnthonyRufo-py4yr]

Spark plug wire yes, but it didn't help matters with the air screw being at 0.00

[@rogerkrey]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING…..Joe and family.

[@ylw944]

To measure the float height with the caliper use the other end. Where when you open the caliper you’ll get a little point that you can set on the gasket surface and the larger area of that end will rest on the float. Works any time you need the height of something

[@KeithRowlands-oq1yf]

You are the MAIN MAN. Good job🥷

[@ryanhomer8558]

I recommend s100 total cycle cleaner or even simple green before you wash the bikes , will get them much nicer looking 🙌🏻

[@teafuse583]

Same Weather in Norway, suddenly it was snowing and now its rainy

[@thebigguy8306]

I'm in Minnesota, just west of Wisconsin, we took a turn from Fall (50°F) to Winter (30°F) this week, snow, cold, windy, slick sidewalks an streets

[@bamagolds]

The best bike mechanic channel by far. You're the attending and we are your interns.

[@MrStevo440]

I bet the air bleed screw had something to do with it.. Awesome friend ..

[@frofrobikelife2516]

Lol when i was at 48:39 I thought he was riding on water until he get to the grass 😂 or am I too high rn lol 😂

[@winnmahuron6314]

Man, how fun that would be to be a little fella with one of those 80’s in the country!

[@ricedoutproductions8732]

Joe my man, you should invest in an electric ratchet! They come in handy especially for those reed bolts! Awesome video nonetheless. Keep up the great work

[@richardburke7339]

I've never seen a heat range 10 spark plug before, every 2-stroke I've ever had used a heat range 9..Rich in California

[@cheesecake9336]

I got a rm85. Very good bike!

[@SmartHomeImprovementTv]

Joe- you probably will not see this, BUT... The compression will be artificially elevated when there is antifreeze mixed with oil. Hope this helps... Have a good one!

[@spruceville660]

I bought the little clamp set from Amazon, instead of the heavy duty hose clamps, handy to have.

[@terryconnell]

Enjoyed this one... The crash stories and all - but, heart-felt. I can relate.

[@cenccenc946]

Sometimes just a new set of eyes on a problem is the most useful tool.

[@mxbaustindraper34]

Hey I hate to be that guy but I love listening to you work at work can you please be more descriptive like when you brought up the plastic you could say rear right shroud is missing

[@nicemovies7461]

Your buddy, John is awesome. Man that dude is funny.

[@45papadoc]

Thanks for the posts, greatly appreciated.😊

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Wow, your buddy's collection is insane. Great video

[@FrozenToast396]

Ahhh love the smell of 2 stroke in the morning.

[@steveaustin1984]

Hilarious! Joe isn't the only rev king 🤣🤣🤣

[@benny8300]

Gonna blow a engine sooner than later

[@guymelton1094]

Love to watch ya work Man👍, keep running from way down here in Mobile Alabama, thanks for sharing these vids, enjoy them all the time👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥👍✌️🇺🇸🇮🇱

[@Rick850angler]

You are a pro mechanic…lol nice video as always🦅🇺🇸

[@bobsmith9201]

well done...I'm no mechanic but surely a "Pro Mechanic" when they spot a taped up spark plug lead/coil lead and changing the plug first of all would be one of the first steps...no??

[@toonnut1]

Absolutely brilliant content keep up the great work bro 👏 👍

[@johnhicks735]

I'd replace the bearing to and check the woodruff key and pump gasket and O-rings to Joe.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

I was not expecting the end of that video..... Heh heh heh!!! Very nice. Honestly, if you wanna be scared to death, go to a motocross track and watch a motocross race.... Not for the race... No no... But in the crowd, and in the pits, you will see the most amazing collection of casts, braces, slings, prosthetic devices, external fixators, and piles of other medical devices that I don't even know what they are.... My point is, those people HURT themselves..... Spectacularly, apparently.... This is 100 years ago, but I had 4 crotch rockets in my garage... I had a racing license... I raced... I went to California Superbike School.... I never got hurt. I never wrecked a bike.... Honestly, there I was, wow... Maybe 11 years ago... I'm on a Road King Classic... I do a left turn in a left turn lane... the guy in front of me, Grand Cherokee, just jumps on the brakes for no reason, halfway through the turn... I jump on the binders, bike tips over.... And Joe, I am not kidding, I was struggling MIGHTILY to get that bike back up.... It was the first time in my entire life, the thought entered my mind, maybe it's time to quit riding.... Now, keep in mind, I'm like 49 or so at the time... I've already survived my first heart attack. I have a back problem, a knee problem, neck problem, shoulder problem, elbow problem.... Not from bikes, mind you, but just from working for a living.... It takes a toll. And it is scary, when reality hits you in the face, like, I'm not 25 anymore. I don't "have it", like I used to.... Your friend is not wrong about Parents, either... I thought my Dad might murder me, when I bought that first crotch rocket.... And My Mom, her mouth was just opening and closing, but no sound was coming out.... I thought she might just have a heart attack and die, right in front of me....

[@pirsensor1186]

I like this video's you can learn a lot if you dont noting about engines keep making videos sir i still watch it everytime.

[@rayhindle642]

Hi Your friend is going to be really pleased you sorted this bike, an intermittent fault is one of the hardest faults to find as I'm sure you know. BTW I really like how you edit and produce your videos and your informative comments, keep up the good work..... Ray H. ( England U.K. )

[@thesouth50]

Dang the older guy is LOADED! 💰

[@simondgie1]

Hey mate, you can use the back of the calipers to measure the depth of things. The piece that slides out the end of it when you open the jaws. That would be far more accurate.

[@StarSwarm.]

Picked the plug as the issue right at the start. Was super obvious. But it’s a lot easier to see when we get a closeup shot on a massive TV. 😂

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

Great job joe!!! Those little bikes are rippers ⭐️🇺🇸Hoosier Wing

[@CharlieRice-eq5hb]

Quite a collection your friend has.

[@LaLaLand.Germany]

Man, I´d have been over the moon if I had something like this as a kid. And again: please get Yourself an exhaust extractor. As fun as it is starting up a fixed bike- them fumes harm You. You´re a good Lad, a good mechanic. Don´t breathe all that nasty. Kind Regards