Seller Couldn't Start This 2-Stroke Dirt Bike So I Got It CHEAP

[@dylanpotts840]

Bro is a small engine whisperer I swear, I’ve solved so many of my own problems with my own by just watching his videos love this guy!!

[@YoungMacy]

man i love this guys videos, def subbing no stupid intro no dumb music no goofy editing just wrenching

[@2vintage]

Thanks for watching!

[@Zerstoror]

Try mustie too

[@allan9603]

Totally agree, though we do miss the Vinster!

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Always good camera work. I almost get grease on my hands just watching!

[@fetus2280]

Perfect isnt it?

[@just_in_time5518]

Congrates on 500K Joe! What a way you have come!

[@2vintage]

Thank you!

[@yeahright302]

@@2vintage yup so true,seen you a few years ago in the shithole house that you rented and now,look at what you can affored!!damn,you tube pays very,very great so why bother getting a real 9-5 job when you can make the big bucks on you tube!!!

[@danielisoaho9092]

For many years ago i had a YZ250 -87 that did the same thing, the right main bearing failed. New main bearings, new rod, new oversized piston after bore the cylinder and it run like a dream after👍🏻. English is not my language so sorry for faults in writing. Keep on with your great work! Greetings from Sweden.

[@neutonrenda2303]

I am not surprised at the milestone reached, congratulations Joe, you deserve it. I have never been disappointed with any video you've done, I have learned so much about problem solving by watching, it's appreciated. You have a great way of being able to share every stage of what you are tackling and I have always been amazed at how much I can get totally absorbed by what you are doing. Never hesitate to watch every single video, thank you for sharing your wonderful content.👍

[@2vintage]

Thank you for continuing to watch the videos. I really appreciate the comment!

[@mokumenduro3604]

Hi Joe, i am a huge fan off your video's. I am learing a lot from it. All the way from Amsterdam in the Netherlands 👍

[@Christian-ew4eg]

First "port of call" when I get to put my feet up after yet another nightshift is Joe's latest . I sometimes wonder if his father taught him a lot , or if he lucked out when he did his 'apprenticeship' . Cheers from Christiano in Straya.

[@craigmorgan4676]

Should b a million, Joe puts out videos daily and that's wot people want!Come on people show Joe some love ,get him to a mill!💪👍🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@joseibarra3901]

Ive tried watching other fix channels,to much run around.This guys straight to the point!!Great job!!

[@DealinDmg]

This channel is in a league of its own. Joe is the only content creator I look forward to watching on a weekly basis. I own a 2001 kx 250. It has low hours and has never been rebuilt. But, in the case I need to rebuild it. The knowledge I've learned from following this channel. Has given me the confidence to do so. Thank you 2Vintage

[@TheSnowWolf1000]

its always a pleasure watching your videos early in the morning with a cup of coffee

[@maximus518774]

Easily the greatest power sports fixer upper channel on you tube. I love how he has the time and budget to do these videos. It’s so down to earth and doesn’t have all that bloated production crap. Just a dude in his garage. Best ever!

[@rogerkrey]

Congrats on reaching 500K

[@2vintage]

Thank you!

[@mikeleblanc2933]

No shit one bike 5 vids....499 999 soon.

[@Kaapohamalainen]

​@@mikeleblanc2933nobody unsub this channel😂😂

[@shittygitty71]

@@mikeleblanc2933 oh nooooooooooo

[@jayjudd6518]

This was a mystery right from the beginning had to actually tear it apart before you could find that bearing that caused the issues , I enjoyed it. Following from my easy-chair as usual.

[@anthonyberger8236]

Watch all your vids bro you’re the most humble dude on yt keep up the great work brother

[@2vintage]

Thanks for watching

[@speedfreak8200]

He forgot to say down to 🌎 earth & honest... congrats Joe ​@@2vintage

[@chadatterberry7771]

Nice find! I always wanted a YZ-WR for a trail bike. If you didn't already know the "wide ratio" on the side is referring to the gearbox. This bike was marketed to enduro riders and had taller gears and a heavier flywheel to facilitate a smoother onset of power and added inertia to keep it from stalling while climing hills and starting from a dead stop. It was basically an answer to the KDX from Kawa. Yamaha did have a 2 stroke trail bike prior to this that was called the "IT". Talking about it makes me want one again!

[@anthonyberger8236]

To whoever says he’s over paying for bikes you’re making him money by watching and commenting on his vid Joe is the man and he loaded look at his house man this is what peak wealth looks like

[@nickgruber2593]

I don’t know about peak wealth but I’m sure he has a $1000 or 2 to spare 😅

[@dlschgo]

KZbin isn't as lucrative as you think. And he doesn't insert many ads.

[@Skidderoperator]

DEBT SLAVE

[@raynyhus2026]

Not for long if kamala has her way.

[@chelg]

@@raynyhus2026oh no you’re upset 🍼

[@JoePhounders]

All the bikes I've rebuilt in my time I've never seen the main crank bearing fail like that. Even in bikes that were completely blown up the main bearings have always survived. Totally shocked. Great video Joe. Metal chunks spewing up from the bottom had me like 🤔 in the beginning.

[@adamtaft1062]

I thought the same thing. I was calling it bit a ring. Or even wrist pin bearing but for it to be that bad on the crank bearing and still kick-able is 🤯… little elbow grease and she’ll be ripping again. As it should

[@JoePhounders]

@adamtaft1062 metal shavings everywhere from the worn case made sense under the piston. Bearing chunks everywhere else.

[@Chris_at_Home]

I’ve split many cases on snowmachines and it’s the same way. The rod bearing could be shot but the mains are in good shape.

[@philbrain229]

Exactly same thing happened on my 89 yz250 the main bearings gave up before the big end it was a mess!

[@chadriddle3517]

Congratulations on 500k subs joe ! I remember way back around 35k subs is when I discovered your channel and I’m grateful I did !

[@commishg]

Another great video. The greatness is it's no frills and just good work without a lot of unnecessary chatter. Congrats on 500k subscribers! Well deserved.

[@mdemartile]

I had a 96 YZ250 and I can say it had the smoothest powerband of any two stroke I have ever ridden. I enjoy your videos, even turned my father on to them. Congratulations on 500k!

[@minjim13]

I am thoroughly addicted to your videos. I'm glad you keep them coming at a regular Pace. Don't change a single thing you do when producing these videos

[@kukipett]

When you first kick it, i heard the noise of a broken bearing, so i was sure that it would be either the connecting rod or main crankshaft bearing. After 40 years of repairing that kind of stuff, your ears are well trained!!! The reason for that bearing to break, well age certainly, on the racing Aprillia bikes we ran the main bearings were rated for 1000km at 14500 rpm. So if the owner of that bike didn't use high grade oil, or not well mixed premix, or forget to put oil in gas sometimes, that kind of thing would happen. Those dirt bikes need a serious attention, no made for a casual user without any mechanical knowledge.

[@joshvickers3825]

Made me sick when he took a screwdriver and hammer to the back of that antique water pump 😮😮

[@GaryGilbertbigG66]

Joe, I seen that the bike has a lighting coil / single yellow wire. Check out the vin # again. I believe you have a 1990 WR250 . That has a wide ratio transmission and a lighting coil. WR's are sought after. Worth a rebuild kit. That is a clean 35 year old bike. I have had many wr /yz's . Ball hone that cylinder. If above the exhaust port has zero scratches, should just get a pro-X "D" sized piston. Yes a D is over sized only by 0.04 th. In. Size the rings . Should have another 30 years on the old girl... And get a TM- carburetor for her , she deserves it. E-bay carburetor sucks ....

[@killercannible]

Came here to say this. Wide ratio sticker on the tank and lighting wire. Way more valuable than a YZ250 and a screaming deal even blown up.

[@scooterinvegas1]

1990 forks were blue for wr and red for yz. Definitely an 89.

[@GoldenCroc]

​@@scooterinvegas1Who knows. But its a franken-bike for sure, using different parts.

[@UpYours4Today]

No he does not. I have the exact bike still. Its a 1989 YZ250WR. It was the test run for the WR250. WR for wide ratio transmission.

[@wilfor03]

So much I learn from watching your videos.....I have a 1986 Honda Fourtrax 350D, as a basket case, and so much of what you do has shown me more of how to work on it, without fear of doing it wrong....just thank you

[@soggybottom3463]

Great diagnosis and methodical strip down, fingers crossed on parts availability and price - love to see her go back together and running 👍👏👏👏

[@C-C-777]

Time for a bore scope.... Not really expensive but you can see in the cylinder and crank case...👍

[@sbnova1]

Check that rod again… in the video it looked possibly discolored. The rod to crank bearing may have overheated. It didn’t sound good when you spun the rod around the crank even though you said it felt ok You always do a great job, just my 2 cents 😊

[@SwitchbackXThunter]

Joe should invest in a bore scope camera.

[@robwatkins1547]

It took him how long to swap his claw hammer, if Joe can get by he does, doesn't like doing thing the easy or correct way just gets there in the end

[@C-C-777]

@@robwatkins1547 true.. but is the fancy spark plug tester more important than a bore scope? A random new spark plug to test with does the same thing...

[@robwatkins1547]

@@C-C-777 I totally agree about the spark plug tester being a waste of time and yes a bore scope is a very handy piece of kit and is needed in some circumstances but, When a motor shows that much metal in the intake and exhaust ports you don't need a bore scope to tell you the motor has to be removed and split.

[@davidparks1359]

Meet your 500,000 follower...Glad to be here.

[@2vintage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@travisboatwright5466]

Fix that squeak! 😂

[@sebastianclauss4537]

i had that on mine ... was the first thing i did ! xDDD

[@bencollins5098]

@@sebastianclauss4537 what was it m8

[@Ajaxaxxess]

@@bencollins5098 Swingarm

[@toadinthehole8085]

He'll use your mum's honey later, so don't worry 😘

[@jameshisself7375]

Looks like washed frequently but never rear suspension or anything else lubed.

[@TheHemiphil81]

Joe this bike is a keeper. When this bike came out it changed motocross for the good. James Stewart approved.

[@billyotoole-o1u]

stewart was insane!

[@chadatterberry7771]

FYI, this is the YZ-WR "Wide ratio" version. Same piston and head but a heavier flywheel and a taller gearbox for trail riding. Makes me want it even more!

[@bigcaputo09]

Then i said in my head like i was talking to you. I said if them crank bearing got rust on a couple balls that would destroy them over time. But i didn't comment it. Great job on the diagnosis!!

[@stevennathaniel4191]

I'm amazed how you are able to get it back together

[@richarddiment2680]

900 bucks is cheap, in the UK that bike would be £5000, you couldn't buy the wheels for 900 bucks in the uk

[@iv3shf]

It's so nice to see the like counter go up while watching your video, you deserve it all. Thank you for sharing!

[@kevinhickman6368]

That will be an awesome bike when you get it back together,look forward to the rebuild video!

[@brianmooney7009]

Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊 Joe on 500k subscribers. 1 million soon. 👍🙏🙏

[@craigmorgan4676]

Should b 1 mill already, wrenches all the time now!👀🤔😬😬😬🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Once you get her rebuilt I think you'll be shocked by just how much of a ripper these little YZ250's are. Look forward to your first ride. Take care and God Bless...

[@RadioReprised]

You HAVE to rebuild the Rod! All those metal shards spread though the bearing, don't waste time half-assing it. These need careful Jetting or they detonate as well.

[@JanWillemvanCappellen]

this could have been so much worse, crazy stuff. It's interesting to see what can fail inside an engine. Keep it up!

[@shanewilliams7834]

Joe, looking at the Vin, that bike is a WR 250. I owned one from 89 to 94 and rode the piss out of it. It was a bullet proof motorcycle. With maintenance of coarse. I had Many trips to Pismo Mojave desert. They are a sought after bike. You should do fine with what you paid honestly the bike is very clean for an 89.

[@BondsGarage]

I really like watching your videos. One of the things that keeps pulling me back to watching is that you show in video that you have such a STRONG mechanical aptitude. It's easy to tell this in your videos as you encounter issues you didn't expect and yet overcome anyway talking though it from your own general principal of how things should work. And on every single video of yours that I've watched. I am a big fan and thanks for the effort you make to show these repair efforts the way you do, awesome job! 👍

[@MiBurnout]

This was neat to see.. I have a 1988 YZ250 chassis, that I nestled a 78 IT400 engine into. It's a great trail machine!! Has 84 IT490 tank, seat, and plastics. I love it

[@wmden1]

Brought back many memories. Thank you, and nice job. I've done similar tear downs myself. A few of the older, as in 50s and 60s German small bikes, sold by Sears, were built with roller transmission shaft bearings that had the inner race pressed on the shaft, or the inner race was the shaft itself, and the outer race pressed in the case. When you split the case, the rollers just fell out loose, both ends. They were much fun to put the cases back together. It took some really stiff grease to hold the rollers in place until all was back together. I was about 13 to 14 years old. It was a good, fun learning experience. I did learn to appreciate the larger Hondas that the cases split top and bottom and had regular bearings. They were a breeze.

[@Musicjunkie1933]

Hay the little plastic squirt bottles with flexible tubes on the end were did u get them ???? Link ??? Thanks

[@speedfreak8200]

The previous owner was hard on the Kickstart mechanism. I replace all Phillips Head Screws with Socket Heads also (Allen heads) from Side Covers to Float Bowl Screws ● Ace is the Place. They even have metric Flange Nuts/Bolts also way cheaper than the Stealership. Congrats Joe !!I would most definitely do the lower rod bearing kit. Why can't you have the Cylinder Bored out ? Can't wait for the next machine you bring home

[@MM_in_Havasu]

If that cylinder has a steel sleeve in it, bore it next oversize, cheaper to do! Fresh set of main bearings & crank seals will get the bottom end back together, & fresh piston & rings with fresh bore will make it a ripper! Great video, Joe!

[@mapo5976]

Heck.... Yt is peppering your videos with ads. Starting to get a bit tedious. Thanks for all you do .

[@RapidSolutions-k6v]

Stator case - Vertical clutch pushing shaft mechanism, check the case for crack, I think there is one going along the shaft. Congratulations on 500K!

[@brentainsworth8773]

You guys can say whatever you like, I'd watch Joe and Vinnie and George all day if I had time. The dude knows what he's doing in all kinds of ways!

[@HIBOOSTSUPRA]

No wonder that crankbearing failed if its never been apart in over 30 years! still amazing that it ran this long though without a rebuild.

[@2vintage]

Yeah it is

[@MXRiderFiftyTwo]

A good buy in my opinion. I'm doing the same to a 1990 CR250. Full rebuild and fixing the rear wheel hub. It's about enjoying the whole experience.

[@C-C-777]

I don't know why you don't check the fluids on EVERYTHING before you start anything... You teach a lot of people who don't know better... Love the channel and thanks for everything I learned from you..👍

[@CherylLesley-q9i]

That and clean the object being worked on prior to ripping it apart or putting it back together

[@Zerstoror]

I think you overestimate the liklihood of damage. For all we know guy pop started it for him prior to buying.

[@RodBaker-sk5gv]

I posted your video on Thumper Talk to a guy who is a learning how to rebuild his Yamaha two-stoke. I have been following you from your start, very informative videos. Keep up the great videos!

[@gman1641]

Joe I’ve been watching channel for a while and you are quite amazing, I’ve learned a lot. That said 2 purchases you REALLY need to make are 1. Parts washer! 2.Borescope!

[@robwatkins1547]

Hi Joe, when it is noticeable when being kicked over that there is something wrong, don't turn the motor anymore and when you see that much metal in the intake and exhaust, it's definitely motor out and split, it's also easier on the bench. I know you want longer video's but you could show, explain more of the strip down. I think that was a good buy and you will be surprised what power you get from an old 250 stroker. Good luck.

[@tonyh7140]

Congrats on 500K. Well deserved!

[@cutedgehouse]

Always a good, systematic take down and very informative commentary. Keep going Joe!

[@JimParvin-o9e]

That's the cleanest damn bike you've ever got so far!

[@2vintage]

It's pretty clean!

[@ajc5370]

There is something about these 1989 editions, from every manufacturer they just look tough! Take a look at the 1989 Suzuki RM's that year all the dirt bikes just looked fierce!

[@jangles1839]

I believe that the ol' gal deserves a full rebuild myself. That's just too nice of a machine to only half-ass it. And congrats on 500k subs brother! Well deserved 💙🙏🏼👊🏼

[@mrarmada_4203]

Can't believe you're at 500k already. Keep er going, boss 🎉

[@greathornedowl3644]

ARGH, frustrating, but happens to all of us. "Oh, it just needs to warm up. Was running fine yesterday." Glad you have the knowledge and patience to work through these issues. BRAVO on 500k, much deserved, and long overdue. Hopefully you get another $1 to spend on parts for this

[@sandmanbub]

Congratulations on reaching 500 thousand subscribers. Onward to a million!

[@eanbarr35]

I like this channel ye know why no stupid music no adds no pushing merchandise, as long as you keep yourself as you are I will keep watching.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Great bike, they were very popular here in South Africa. That one is in incredible condition for it's age, should be an awesome ride when you're done with it. 👍

[@dangreene5676]

Awesome bike.. here in the uk with a rebuild engine.. 3 3500£ wanted sn 89 since watching "winners take all'. Child hood dreams a.

[@danielparsons3995]

Congratulations on the 500k subscribers 🎉🎉🎉

[@markr.1984]

I don't fix jack squat so I don't need any of the learning presented here. But I enjoy the hell out of watching stuff getting fixed!! In the nearly impossible case i ever do need to fix something like seen in these vids, I'll be ready though.

[@seanchurchill9415]

Definitly mice living in the aibox, I can hear them squeaking when you were trying to kickstart it🤣

[@Eivind-k5c]

42:40 My friend has a 50cc, slapped on a 70cc bigbore kit, removed the revlimiter and reved it to twise the old limiter, his crankbarings blew up but rodbaring still going strong

[@finster7582]

Got real lucky on this one Joe ! CONGRATS ON 500K !!! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@metoon3092]

*Great Channel* *_Has anyone noticed..... Joe has stopped commenting - in the comment section_* ? Probably from some of the Keyboard warriors making ridiculous comments concerning the video. I haven't seen a single comment from Joe for several weeks.

[@lukeduke3738]

I wouldn’t reply either

[@GNX157]

He’s never been a big reply person. It hurts his channel too because that’s part of the algorithm. He needs to engage more with commentary.

[@raynyhus2026]

Do you blame him, people who couldn't fix a yo-yo talking crap.

[@2vintage]

I still comment! I read through the comment section all the time.

[@JohnLucasJunior]

I would say the guy is busy.

[@5gadget5]

Congratulations on 500K Joe. Keep the content coming.

[@westontomlin707]

Congrats on 500,000 subscribers!! Love your videos.

[@John-it7fm]

Love your channel Joe. Middle of frame up restoration of 1996 XR250 and your videos have been invaluable! Keep it up.

[@stefangrimmander]

One of your videos come up as a recommendation, and its like terapy for me. Your voice and calm demeanor are nice and sense im a "hobby" motor guy I think im learing sometings at the same time. Thank you dude.

[@TenRing69]

Joe, you never cease to amaze me with your mechanical wizardry! Great job. I think you made out alright on that Yammy.

[@rbailey225]

1988 YZ 250 was my first brand new bike. To this day it's still the best bottom end power I ever experienced on a 250. That WR model had gearing that made it one of the best off road recreational bikes ever. Good for desert racing.

[@coryatcosta2714]

Nice to see your back to an old 2 smoker! your videos are always great but I'm not into the side by sides cheers 🍻

[@donwalters8877]

This guy knows his s..t! Im 60 years old, been around dirt bikes and atv my whole life and he showed me many things.

[@bradgeagley4019]

Never miss an episode...love the content and congratulations on 500k😊

[@RAKINAUS]

Goodonya Joe, love your work!!! Good call on water causing that main bearing to fail.

[@dinosaur6756]

About 10 minutes into the video. I'm thinking it's probably low on compression, and you have a piston/ring problem. I'm usually wrong. I'm just hoping it's not another bottom end issue like the rod bearing. (Although I wouldn't mind a part 2) I'm going to say I was not wrong. The rings were stuck. I would have never guessed the crank bearing and seals blew out. It's amazing how little damage occurred with all of that metal floating around the case, top end and clutch side of the motor. What I can't believe is that is a 35 yr old bike. It's held up well.

[@tomdombrovski432]

Great video Joe! Very educational watching you find the weak/breaking point.

[@sterlingthibodeaux3690]

HALFWAY THERE!!!!.. so cool, Joe.. Has Jade said anything about it?.. I'm sure she is very proud of all your hard work.. Congrats again!! Can't wait to see what you guys do with your dream 50 acres.. so excited for you guys!!.. CHEERS!!!

[@wesleypulkka7447]

2V, it's a sad day when the original fail was a very rare failure of a main bearing! You'll have a great bike after the rebuild so there's that! All the best!

[@allan9603]

500k subs Joe, hats off!

[@matthewtrudeau1197]

Love your videos brother! Congrats on 500k. You deserve it.

[@kevinhumphrey932]

When I pull an engine where the swing arm bolt goes threw the engine I use a wooden doul rod to hold the arm in the chassis there cheap and come it all different diameters it works pretty good especially when it comes to moving the machine without the engine in it

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Great job on the video..... This is a tough one.... I give you a lot of credit though, you were very honest at the end, and admitted that "you weren't leaving without the bike".... and that is the big temptation.... This is all a huge waste of time, if I don't buy it.... I've been known to leave in those situations.... Heh heh heh!!!! Seriously. I was gonna tell stories, but nobody cares.... I will say, if you say "thanks for your time, I'm gonna pass", and start walking back to your truck, the price will start coming down..... Maybe not to where you wanna be, but it will come down....

[@jimcobb9547]

Best channel on KZbin. I learn something new with every new video

[@cashperry476]

Congrats on 500k been watching for a while keep it up!

[@MrJmattr3]

Joe, love your videos! A bike lift and a Milwaukee M12 ratchet, M18 3/8 impact would make your tasks so much easier.

[@MrRupus2020]

He used a cordless impact while tearing down the botttom end of the engine down on the bench.

[@St.Raphael]

Congrats Joe on hitting 500,000 , cant wait to see the YZ run :)

[@AndrewBergeron-fh3rp]

congrats on 500k i rember watching you when i was 11 now im 15 about to save up enough to go buy myself a kx100 for my 2nd bike

[@grahamw56]

Superb production...as always, young man . 👍

[@rodneygreen9968]

Congratulations Joe on getting 500k subscribers. I know that you will get this bike running soon. Check out that carburetor.

[@davehurley3080]

I turned Expert on a 89 yz250. Great Bike !

[@GNX157]

15:00 Why do you not have a boroscope yet? You can get a nice Depstech one off A for around two hundred, with an articulated tip, that works great.

[@Odder-Being]

Step in line, first he needs a 20 gallon parts washer!

[@paulgleeson9885]

Just about to suggest this

[@etiennevallieres9690]

Had the same failure on an old LT185 I rebuilt, could tell from the moment you took the head off, thoses chunks were the main bearing cages ahah Always nice vids! keep it up!

[@patrickrooney5130]

You didn't get burnt to hard Joe. It could have been worse. Good luck with the build.