Seller Lied About This Rare 2-Stroke Dirt Bike (FIXED)

[@mcquart]

Joe, if you’re going to drill out a screw,use a reverse drill as it will undo the screw if it bites into the screw instead of a normal forward drill which tightens it as you drill it out. 👍

[@chrisbarone4975]

Hey Buddy great work. Love this channel. Here is a tip from an old engineer/rebuilder of 50 years. Buy yourself a set of reverse drill bits. When you drill out a stripped bolt or screw head it will heat it and remove it all in one process. When drilling it out with a standard bit you are just tightening it more.

[@heavysnow8616]

On those pins, use a adjustable pin punch. Start out with the least pressure. Increase force as needed. Test on 2x4. This way you don't break the towers the pin goes through as you push directly on the pin. Spray a tad of penetrative oil on them. Works well!

[@dylisa]

Great to see almost 1/2 a million subscribers you have came so far as a young kid and his brother starting this channel

[@thebigguy8306]

Ditto, miss Chuck his flip-flop-wearing wheelie popping brother racing around the yard of parents home

[@dylisa]

@@thebigguy8306 yea I wish he would pop in for a video hope he is doing well in life

[@SLSLSL-u8v]

Joe the people want Chuck for a test at the land

[@thebigguy8306]

@@dylisa Ditto, have not seen in a long time. Hope he is doing well

[@staygold902]

He was in a video not long ago. The gas gas 4 wheeler one

[@paullussier9349]

2 Vintage always wins in the end by figuring out what sellers do not reveal & fixing what others could not. Money & time well spent!

[@Buildizon]

This is a real rescue mission 👏 This bike got second chance

[@j.w.3345]

We all wanted one back in the day! That was a screamer! Nice to see it come back to life!!

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

I hope you at least got ahold of the seller and gave him a piece of your mind. People like that shouldn't be given a pass.

[@Slutparm]

😂🤦‍♂️

[@travharrell1713]

I think Joe likes these bikes with more problems than the seller said or hidden problems. They are more fun to work on than regular easy issues.

[@strangeuniverse1199]

@@travharrell1713 Most people could not handle that however. I would not even consider buying this heap without a compression test.

[@zzzzzz...9902]

Seller would just get a kick out of it knowing that the buyer actually found out, basically like a bully. Everyone knows you do not feed the bully and that is what you would be doing.

[@SRT.9908]

Unfortunately it happens a lot I buy and sell bikes and sellers lie more often then you would think and every time I try and get ahold off them I get blocked some people just like to rip people off I guess

[@tyronestucker8980]

I doubt I will ever have a dirt bike or wrench on one. I do enjoy watching your videos, they are like a good murder mystery sometimes.

[@greathornedowl3644]

ol' Joe loves his dirtbikes. Good looking cycle, now let's rip it apart! I hate unexpected issues, bravo for your patience.

[@RDEnduro]

Strong work! That bike was never gonna run until you did this, and i like how you dont overcomplicate things with excessive measuring etc. You just put things together right and with correct parts

[@aaad01]

This was the bike of my dreams back in the 80's. You are blessed.

[@MichaelLyons-h4i]

I had an RM 465 now that's what you should have been dreaming for 💪

[@rogerthedodger5788]

After watching your videos i feel like your apprentice. I was full of confidence on my build until my wife said "isnt that engine upside down?".... Best wishes from Britain.... keep the vids coming!

[@ayedee6681]

That is one rare beast, glad you brought it back to life!

[@stephenmiller5023]

I owned & raced a one year earlier version ( 1981) with great results . I was 21 when I bought it that year & at age 23 took a gnarly header over a set of triples at our local track & broke several ribs & punctured my right lung . Kinda took the “ wind outta my sails” so to speak about continuing racing . One of the funnest bikes I EVER owned though . Great video here , sure brought back some memories 😎👍

[@DailyDoseOfEthernet]

The pace of these videos are crazy 🔥

[@rongroom8664]

Not sure if this was ever mentioned to you before or not, but with the Japanese products and those bolts with the head that looks like a Philips,it is actually more than likely JIS.You can tell if it is with the presence of a dot on the head of the screw/bolt. While they look like a Philips, there are subtle differences in the shape of the grooves in the head. When you see the heads all chewed up on a JIS screw,it's from using a Philips screwdriver rather than a correct JIS one. A JIS screwdriver works well in a Philips screw but the reverse is not so much the case. I cammed out/stripped the heads of many JIS screws before learning about the differences. Vessel makes an excellent set of screwdrivers or even bits for a 1/4" driver.

[@05KidBoost]

With stripped screws you could also dremel a slit and you a flat head driver. Enjoy the great content!!

[@miffy22284]

you need to invest in a vapour blaster. it pains me to watch you do all of this and it ending up looking old. I've also learnt so much from your videos so thank you!

[@steveaustin1984]

Ditto!

[@markburns2545]

Wow, proper old school. rad, on the handle bars.....fookin hell, and massive respect 🙏..not seen this one in time 👏 👍

[@alanfrazer3291]

I love it… ”might have to drill that out” Cuts directly to the drill.

[@tomliemohn624]

As a teenager I used to have a 1982 YZ 250. Man that thing was a beast. I broke it a couple times but when it was running, it was awesome.

[@Kram2525]

Love the vintage MX builds...looking forward to an update on the RM125B.

[@DMGGage]

Everyday this guy teaches me something new. Trying to rebuild my 1999 KX250 2 stroke and this guys videos inspire me not to give up lol.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Love that poppy sound on those old bikes. Got an '84 250 in the shop. Sounds sick!! Neighbor up the road, bought it new in 84. Super clean, very fast, just doing a quick service on it for him. His grandson is getting the bike. He's gonna race in the vintage series with it. Can't wait to see it compete.

[@OlBeefy]

Really enjoy the videos Joe and I admire your 'never say die' attitude - when a bike comes to you it's gonna get fixed whether it wants it or not! The only thing I'd say though is that in my 2 stroke career I found the best starting technique to be choke full on and throttle fully closed. In fact it is best not to be even touching the throttle as I had the tendency to open the throttle a little as a reflex when I kicked the starter.

[@lawrence7065]

I bought a brand new YZ 250 in 1982. Loved that bike.

[@shartne]

I had a used one and put a new piston and ring in and it was pretty fast to me. Faster than all my other dirt bikes.

[@amd65ak47]

2 vintage I got to say man This is one of the most beautiful design and beautiful style dirt bikes in history at out classes and looks in style than any newer dirt bike

[@High.Gear.Garage]

Gotta love when you figure out the problem same happen to me recently check it out

[@40beretta1]

Knowing you do these Dirt Bike Revivals for your Channel...I give you a lot of credit. I wouldn't have even looked at a Yamer"haw. I couldn't afford always fixing and replacing parts. And I Rest my case..."this bike needs a little too much to do that and I just don't feel safe riding it at this point and I don't want to break something that doesn't need to be broken by riding it right" That's no longer a Yamer'haw.... its now a 2vintageHA... I know you Yamer guys and gals don't appreciate it... I've owned YH and had had enough of constantly having to fix them...

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

Anytime a bike comes with an extra engine you can assume the bike doesn't run

[@connorwilson8078]

Absolutely haha if a bike like that is 800 dollars it’s already a red flag, it’s essentially a project at that price

[@thebigguy8306]

Or Box of Parts. I just rebuilt the engine and have all these extra parts

[@richgwozdz8580]

@2vintage I have ran into a issue yesterday rebuilding my 87 warrior 350 maybe you could help walk me through getting it sorted ( for some reason the wrist pin will not come out of the old piston (yes I remembered to remove the cir clips first)

[@connorwilson8078]

@@richgwozdz8580 try heat it a bit, may not be easy, get loads of penetrant and wd40 on it and soak, repeat multiple times over day or 2, heating it might expand enough to pop it out with no damage

[@richgwozdz8580]

@@connorwilson8078 I’m going to go try that right now because I tried the wristpin tool that my buddy had that usually rebuilds my bike but it snapped his tool it’s that stuck it’s as if the damn thing expanded in the piston

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Excellent effort, overcoming scams etc. Great result, well done and thanks for the enjoyment of watching it all go together.

[@smallblocktommy581]

I have subtitles on, when you first got it running sitting there doing throttle blips the subtitles said "music" lol I agree

[@rintin1874]

Brilliant video Joe watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧 👍

[@ronparrett2098]

What a genius in putting all that stuff back together.

[@thebigguy8306]

Bravo, your patience and knowledge adapted and overcame. Just a little more tinkering. Lots of learning moments, #1 Sellers may not be truthful

[@MrStroker408]

One area where you need to step up your game is the air filters on these machines. Use air filter oil in a bottle and pour it onto the filter. Work it in with your hands until it is completely covered inside and out and squeeze out the excess. Your brand new top ends will thank you for it. Nice work bringing this parts bike back to life.

[@TenRing69]

Another great 80's sounding 2 stroke ❤. Sucks that you got shanked by the seller but the outcome is looking good.

[@RandyB509]

I really digg how you work on all these bikes with the most simple tools nothing crazy spendy it's all basically Harbour Freight stuff lol great job on this bike

[@NavigatorHomeInspections]

So satisfying watching an engine being assembled !

[@glynanslow4816]

Once again, great !! watching you fault find and rebuild the 1982 YZ 125 bought back some good memories of racing those bikes back in the day, best wishes from Walsall England

[@marctorigiani4558]

I was 20 years old when that bike came out I get goosebumps listening to a startup I used to have one of those and I also had a 250 like an 84 250

[@just4kicks950]

Nice work 💯👌. I had one, wasn't in bad shape. Had to much missing so I did the right thing & sent it down the road. Spent what free time I had looking for parts & gave up. It was in a hurricane ,saltwater flood . Cool to see running & sounds great 🎬🔧🔥🔥👍 . 🫡

[@oldbiker1150]

Another bike I always wanted when I was a kid. Great video, and thanks for saving this bike.

[@KevinRiley-s8z]

Hello Joe, its your Aussie fan. Mate, you need to throw out those shifting spanners. Not sure if you have got the message yet. But great video, love watching you work. Skippy.

[@midcoasttractorservice9182]

Get you some three bond,hondabond,yamabond whatever for the cases. I use hondabond 4 on my tractor differential and it doesnt leak!

[@Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot]

Loving the videos as always! Just a clarification, square keys are not woodruff keys, only the partialy round ones are woodruff. I mention this because you are becoming a very good tech and you might as well be good AND correct lol. One of my trades teachers used to say that.

[@stalkingpanther3262]

So nice to see it I had one the power band would scream she loved to fly handled so good felt like super man on it used to jump ceder creek sand mounds with it such a good balance bike

[@WindsEternal]

That's one of my all-time favorite bikes

[@Theregotrav]

I been a fan of yours for years and I've watched all of your videos and I learned alot you are the best much love thanks

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Bad buy but a great job restoring that engine/trans! When finished that's going to be a very fine ride! Your skills come through for you every time! Congrats!

[@KelleyCycle]

That's a real original J model there Joe, watch for leaks at the steering neck after you have a couple hours on it (experience talking)... also, the rear brake stay is bent and will add to the probs with that rear brake.

[@FIL357]

Great knowledge and skill demonstrated in the re-build. Clear video, thank you. Not sure what the neighbours think🤨 about the revving, necessary though it is I expect. Regards, Phil, Suffolk, U.K.🇬🇧

[@dun85r95]

good job dude i build stuff all the time not as much as i used to

[@bradcoffey8984]

I had an '83 YZ 125, man I absolutely loved that bike.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Wow that bike sounds absolutely amazing! Sucks about the little clip it needs for the PV.. but it is what it is.. Little more work and she'll be dialed right in!

[@servicecustomers5257]

Been watching for a couple weeks and love your channel! You have a great way of problem solving and explaining things. Keep up the great work!

[@matthewcarter8647]

Love these videos and the rebuilds!! Definitely drives me a bit nuts when you don’t paint them 🤪. Great job keep them coming!!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

One thing to think of Joe, since you don't have a big torch kit with acetylene & oxygen, instead of using propane (blue tank) grab a MAP gas (yellow) next time. It burn quite a bit hotter than propane and will heat that case up more for the bearings to drop in. You will need a different ignitor thing though, the propane one isn't made for MAP gas but it's totally worth the cost for the higher heat!

[@finster7582]

U sellin this one Joe??? reminds me of the first bike i ever had. the exact bike in a 80cc.LOVED that damn lil bike !!!! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@debcamp2359]

Love the video. People say u should sell it 4 parts. We r glad u bring g bikes back 2 life.

[@marcusschwarzrock928]

Top tipp, 30 years ago all cross buddies turn to 1:100 mixture. Now i owned a 1981 RS 100, tuned to 130 kmh. An it runs well with 1:100! So what for the extra oil, to glue up the pipe, an stress the spark plug. LG from the Niederrhein /Germany

[@jessereagh3445]

Can't wait for the first ride on this beast

[@roberthickman2953]

Never stop no matter what kinda money you gotta put into these beauty's.

[@robertponsford8493]

You don’t know how lucky you are to get that for that money I come from the uk 🇬🇧 and we can’t buy bikes like that unless they are ridiculously expensive. Lucky man.

[@thegasgeezer]

Another great build, good work as always 👍👍

[@Eric--zs6um]

I had an 81 yz 125 water cooled non power valve. Did alot of woods riding. Mine wasn't the greatest off the bottom and had to stay on the pipe. Great times

[@dave1135]

9:33 it helps to put some light grease in the inner lip of seals, it prevents the spring from popping out when you drive it in

[@chadlisenby4806]

My favorite bike yet! Can't wait til the finished parts and ride. Love your vids

[@debatelordx]

I had one back in the day. It was so much fun. So fast too. I moved up to a 250.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Loved the old school yellow and black YZs.

[@garyallensworth9882]

Might want to pick up a set of lefthanded drill bits can be useful extracting bolts !

[@glynanslow4816]

Joe your videos are great and inspirational, best wishes from Walsall England

[@dongmanjr4]

Makes sense to make it 100 percent. Before riding it. That's smart and making sure your safe to rip it.

[@gentoolive]

I remember as a kid wanting one of these so bad, i was still riding dirt bikes with dual shocks that beat ya to death and were really heavy..

[@Zappy1210]

Had exact same bike when I was 14. Sold it when I was 17. Super reliable and quick AF.

[@brandont65]

At this point you might as well go all the way with it. The parts you mentioned, new tires, rebuild the suspension, and nice body work. Its not far off

[@JeffreyLee63]

I haven't watch this vid yet but I just wanted to say that what ever is wrong with this bike it's is worth fixing I love these bikes the YZs were the beast of there day with one exception the Elsinore 250 anyway your good I'm sure you fix this YZ

[@st7650]

Wow love the channel o have been waiting so long for this video to come out. It’s a truly amazing bike however so close but still so far away. The good news is the price just keeps going up on these older bikes. Keep up the great work thanks for the post can’t wait to see you get to ride it sounds great but I could hear the brake handle or the clutch handle raffling the whole time you have it the gas. Once it’s done it’s done an investment right now but just hang on to it until the right price comes along. When someone sees this thing in top shape and remembers that was there first bike and how much fun they used to have on it will only make them want it even more

[@TimSaundersC4]

Awesome video! Nothing like watching a pro rebuild a dirtbike engine while getting serenaded by birds...it’s like a mechanic’s version of a spa day!🐦🐦🐦

[@ryanjohnson1814]

I'm amazed, you didn't catch many of these things, before u paid. Reminds me of the market place, scammers, buying at auctions, ect, and just trying to flip for a profit. Market place has gotten bad.

[@johnmert723]

mate i been watching your video's for some time you are a machine also the knowledge you are sharing is priceless

[@stephenbates8370]

Been waiting for this one love the early 80's motocross bike's. God knows what they were smoking putting the rad on the head stock but it certainly makes it stand out 😂

[@gordocarbo]

Love this era of dirt bike simple fast n fun. Saw my old PE250 on a Tubi movie last night. Shame to see it thrashed as it was.

[@av8or971]

In the future, when you have a stuck screw, use a #30 drill bit, and a #3 EZ Out (shave the very tip of the EZ out, so that it is not pointed), and you will have great success. I probably removed over 25000 stuck screws as a sheetmetal mechanic in the Air Force and Army. When a jet goes into a PHASE inspection, you would be surprised that there are over 300 stuck screws per jet, when they are de-paneling a jet on the first couple days (thats on a fighter jet) imagine on a cargo plane.. (2A773 for life and 15G)

[@scottnugent4791]

I enjoy your videos. Any chance you would disclose where you source non OEM parts? I need to do a major project on my 3010 Mule, and OEM parts are ridiculously priced. Thanks

[@kenkl5204]

52:28..1982... They were fast and wicked machines.

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

Awesome job Joe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇺🇸

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Good Work, your Getting smarter, GOD Bless!

[@Marius-gz3zu]

Always amazed how much content you crank out. Keep it up

[@faf4913]

2 stroke essence!! Excellent video as always, I'm sure that bike is going to be perfect.

[@st7650]

You gonna make another video on this just checking really love these old bikes have been really following along. Would love to see all three videos in a play list so I will keep checking back thanks 😊

[@robinbrowne5419]

Cool bike but I didn't know yamaha had power valve way back then. I thought it was a new thing. We live and learn. 👍

[@louisjohnsonjr.4934]

Does the piston need the holes drilled in or i was thinking since it is and older bike. Might not be needed with this one. Just was curious. Love your shows buddy. Keep up the great content !!!

[@zunix01]

Someting very relaxing watching you tearing out engine my wife always tell me im crazy to watch that on a Friday night 😂

[@grahamwalker9193]

Caveat Emptor, my friend.

[@djnone8137]

You can always tack weld to the bolt you break off. The heat draws it out too. Don't really need to line up a piston ring. They freely rotate and there is no control of them as they do so. I know people get superstitious about it on cars too. As long as it's on and facing up if it needs to face up. Some need to and some dont. This is the important part.

[@jarrodhawkins4673]

You my friend are a brilliant mechanic 👍

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

20:30 or so.. I'm not sure on this motor, but JIS is a type of Phillips style screwdriver VERY common on Japanese engines (well, It's like Japanese Industrial Standard or something so yeah duh) but I've seen SO MANY engines with stripped what people thought were #2 Phillips heads, no.. no JIS screwdriver fits RIGHT IN there.. Life doesn't come with instructions but all you have to do is ask and I bet someone can help you BEFORE you strip your screws out.. (not you Joe, I know you know)

[@markr.1984]

I had a bike I sold once that I sold as "ran when parked". I just forgot to tell the buyer that I meant I just put it neutral and let it run down a hill with the engine not running before I parked it. Hey, it ran down the hill, didn't it? At least I'm more honest than most of the people 2vintage gets his bikes from!!

[@rvmonkey1669]

Brings back mad memories my buddy had a 1983 YZ 100