Seller Said Past 3 Owners Couldn't Fix This Honda Dirt Bike

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

People give this guy a rough time in comments but he does good work, and deals with way more machines then most ever will in my eyes. His process is solid.

[@jacobselissen5283]

I think he does great work and I love all of his videos. I have been working on all of my big boy toys and I rarely ever bring it in for somebody else to work on it. I have had great luck with my machines. I have owned three sport ATVs and six motorcycles and I still have my first sport bike I ever bought which is a 2000 Honda CBRF4 which was the last year they made the carbureted engine. I bought the motorcycle from my friends dads shop in Green Bay Wisconsin and it had 4200 miles on it and currently it has over 65,000 and I have taken it out half a dozen times this year and it runs great and everything works like it should. The only thing I replaced on that bike that failed on its own was the carburetor assist other than that everything else I have done myself which is the normal wear and tear parts. I have went through almost 20 sets of motorcycle tires and Have ridden over 120,000 miles

[@handle690]

Dude is a excellent mechanic. The haters wish they had 1/10 his talent.

[@ronnythompson9115]

Just a bunch of jealous trolls. Anybody can be a seed oil & corn syrup slurping smooth brain arm chair expert.

[@jacobselissen5283]

@@jeremydoblinger3609 I agree with you guys. He is a great mechanic and is very thorough with his work. He also has great trouble shooting skills.

[@allan9603]

@jeremy, I totally agree. Joe is a damn good mechanic, teacher.. He's saved me tons of cash on my bikes, quads, boats, farm equipment.. Hats off to Joe, Jade and "Master Mechanic " Vinny!😅😊

[@joshquick3922]

The amount of knowledge I get from these videos is insane!!!

[@ridingwithralseek1224]

Right! I'm gonna go back home in a month and start fixing up old bikes myself, I've learned so much from him.

[@bobmonday925]

I am no mechanic but I watch ever video..feel like I could do this..lol

[@oscr_zen]

@@bobmonday925 same lmao xD but I dont yet have the guts to tear down an engine and hope to put it back well

[@kafkasbugmusic]

@@oscr_zen You don't need to succesfully put it back the first time, the learning experience is enough to start! Don't be affraid to make mistakes, you can buy a cheap engine and start from there 👶

[@CHELLIE2408]

@@kafkasbugmusic Same Here :)

[@jasonjavelin]

The piston clip wtf 😂 Something I really like is that you show ALL problems. Stripped and stuck bolts happen to all of us and a lot of content creators cut it. You’re probably the most relatable mechanic to the normal guy wrenching on bikes

[@NightStalkers-hx3dq]

I have never had a stripped bolt head on my 22 year old bike. Why? I don't overtighten anything.

[@damienthomas6655]

Not the smartest of practices, I always tighten down to speck and the only time I've had issues us when I've bought second or fifth hand and others have over loctited bolts or rust has effected them .

[@jackbrydges7673]

I was an electronic tech for 33 years and could diagnose any problem with the circuits just by the problem that it was causing.i did a lot of field work and travelling around Canada.i did a lot of consulting been retired for over 30years love your knowledge and solving problems keep learning every problem is different love your show I am 88 years old keep up your good work.

[@kimboslice1233]

Hands down best channel on KZbin. There's no reason this channel shouldn't be well over a million subscribers.

[@ni_wink84]

Yes.. yes there is many reasons but because you like him you will ignore the reasons that make him just another kid messing with dirt bikes

[@Lurkki550]

@@ni_wink84please tell me the reasons.

[@kafkasbugmusic]

@@ni_wink84 someone is jealous 🤭

[@ni_wink84]

@@kafkasbugmusic yeah…. No, jealousy constitutes he has something I don’t…

[@kafkasbugmusic]

@@ni_wink84 you don't have integrity, for example 🤭 do you want me to explain why?

[@JonAthlete]

don’t own a dirtbike but I sure like watching him solving all the problems - Great content!

[@copperaudio9664]

Joe, your trouble shooting skills are great. Better than most shops. Thanks for bringing us with.

[@CHELLIE2408]

I Agree , He Is as Good as I Am LOL ☺ Retired Master Mechanic of over 50 Years

[@marshallleach1403]

My nephew bought a 99. I called it the basket case bike. The bike never ran right and couldn't get out of its own way. After cleaning and re-timing the power valves it actually tried to be a real bike! Thank you for the great videos as always.

[@FIL357]

I knew nothing about motorcycles - dirt bikes = scramblers in U.K. 😁- I now know a great deal more about them due to viewing these videos in the last year. They are clear, well explained and the work results in invariably successful outcomes. In short excellent! Some will have preferences on the ‘how best to do’ front and that’s ok. However whingeing and gratuitous sanctimonious comment shows up the author rather than this very capable and skilled man. Phil, Suffolk U.K. 🇬🇧

[@tomthomas4444]

Old racer here. The needle adjustment can do wonders for low end and mid range power. Nice video.😊

[@swilliams5]

I’m so envious of the sheer quantity of repairable toys you’re able to find. I am really good at fixing stuff like this that people gave up on, and I get bored with things. It would be great to buy something cheap, fix it, enjoy it a bit, and then pass it on down the line. But, there’s just so little available here. So, for now, I have to live vicariously through you, Joe.

[@chrisbilling]

Your guess of them using the piston clip as the pin for the power valve is very good reasoning

[@truthtruth935]

So proud of you cleaning the dirt off first. It just makes shit go easier.

[@enrico.beretta]

love your channel bro, every problem you find comes with an explanation that’s detailed for the viewer to understand. Thank you for bein on here doin what you love with passion

[@pdandersondo46]

Your teaching me how delicate these machines truly are.

[@bristolcity514]

Love the pressure washer!

[@stevesnycerski1802]

Second one

[@Chris_at_Home]

I use an electric one because it has less pressure. A pressure washer can cut seals, CV boots and bend radiator fins.

[@motobevy7850]

​@@Chris_at_Home You can always just back up a step

[@joebacarella2829]

Guy your diagnostics with electrical is most impressive, I have rebuilt top ends , Ihave split cases and done the crank and all. But i didn`t have any electrical issuses, these were great running running machines, your electricc diagnostics is through the charts my friend. When somebody blew up my2010 sea doo xp 130 hp it was $ 850 just for the new crank with exchange, I marked all the carb settings with paint markers and put it back together just as marked, it ran like a top, your skills are off the charts my friend, love what you do, be well buddy.

[@stephenhaslam680]

Great attention to detail troubleshooting multiple problems, excellent result too.

[@faroutgenetics59]

He is pretty amazing working on bikes I used to ride two strokes and work on them also when my son was younger he is VERY impressive of all the knowledge he has I always got every bike running to perfection but he is way more advanced then me

[@willwaconsya3433]

Im impressed. You know your carb parts so well. You must have been fixing small engines and bikes for years. Obviously you went to good schools. I would like to see some diesel 4x4s worked on. I own a Kioti 2200 4x4 UTV with a diesel engine

[@TheBrookian]

lol...42:01 The magic motocross boot swap!! I can't count the number of times I've been kicking a bike in sneakers only to hurt my foot and switch to the iron soles of my AlpineStar's. All the gear, all the time!

[@Azvanpire]

Wow! First time I’ve seen him clean a bike BEFORE working on it! 🥳🥳

[@kvandyke252]

Love the way you diagnose every bike. Start with the simple things first and then go down the line. Great work joe !

[@dizzystj]

I love the way you methodically go through step by step every video.I’m 46 and I have learned a lot off your vids.cheers from Australia

[@JohnDoe-xg2el]

Didn't illegals take over Australia?

[@shedder1104]

Great talent and troubleshooter! Best mechanic I've ever seen!!!!

[@RAKINAUS]

Joe you make an excellent video, what a polished production. First to set the scene, a blue Wisconsin day, no wind, geese flying above and that 125 ringing out across the neighbourhood. A lot of the appeal is the way you narrate your thoughts, you comment about the way it is and simultaneously, the way it should be. but its the methodical way you go through the steps each time, compression, spark, fuel, leaks. Love your work (50+ years a mechanic) Thanks from AUS (originally from WISC). Love your work.

[@tonyaxeman4381]

What a new trend wash before repair ? Your ideas sound good trying it could only help.

[@stanRmeyer]

Yes I too was surprised when he said let's wash it first! 😂

[@cherryhillchiofarm3476]

The jetting to be perfect changes with the temperature of the day with my experience to keep my cr125 ripping as a kid ride a 650 dual sport for 2 wheel off road. You sure do a good job. Make me think about getting a cr250 lol

[@corvo1324]

I've learned so much from this channel!

[@DealinDmg]

2vintage dominates the diy content circuit. I look forward to watching this channel every week.

[@RickV-t9p]

So meticulous, persistent with his trouble shooting. This guy is A1.

[@cats_ARE_better_than_you]

I'd love to see you tackle the fork seals. I'm sure you have sensible way to replace them. Thanks for the great content!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

I'd check stock pilot jet size and needle setting, and adjust accordingly. If your air screw is out 3 turns, yes, go to a size leaner pilot jet or check to see if the float level is correct, as a high float level will do the same thing. Needle could stand dropping a notch to see if it cleans up your midrange. Great video, Joe! This bike f'n' rips!

[@graemewilson5459]

I love how your go through every machine with the same basic rules. Total winner keep them coming my good man.😊

[@davidfarley1175]

Joe, the new oil is more brown, when you first checked it, the color was more of a blue/gray from what I could see

[@rileyflesner]

another great video 2, and basically dirtbike engine repair tutorial! I appreciate the knowledge I'm acquiring and the time and patience it takes for you to work on these bikes and offroad rides! keep up the hard work and great job!

[@ShinkuGouki]

Bike ran like a champ after all that work 💪🏼💪🏼

[@PaulMoore-lz9xf]

I’ve got a 2001 cr125 I’ve been chasing the same bog for a year and only 3months ago I worked it out and very similar to you but my valve was sticking shut catching on the bridge 👍solved that but then the spring on the valve that helps the tension would slip the other side of the arm so I made a washer to make the forked spring sit straight and stop slipping of the arm 🤞still waiting to race it again but I have faith that it’s solved coz it was ripping nicely until the spring slipped and lost all top end Only sussed the spring coz I initially thought I’d done the piston so was stripping it down and the spotted the spring 😂 Good video like watching your channel coz you do get to the bottom of things 👍

[@billymetal2671]

Hey Joe, I think its getting around time for you to do a start up vid on some of the rides you havent ran in awhile. You've done them before and its always great. Its also nice to see your awesome inventory. Thanks for the vids man.

[@petetap4255]

I've watched several of your videos now, must say your process of elimination and diagnostics are spot on. Everything made to look so easy, but it really isn't when it comes to the crunch. Well done man , excellent explanation ,descriptions and fault diagnostics. Are you mechanically trained or is this all from ground up hands on? 👍👍

[@petewachter9148]

Have this same bike!!! Hate that carb but had luck with 42 pilot and clip 1 and 2 positions down. My bike had has vforce reeds and full fmf exhaust though (not sure if this matters for pilot jet or not). I ended up doing a knock off Keihin PWK carb swap ($35). Much less finicky. With that said love your channel, has taught me so much. You figured out in 1 day what I messed with for a year when I got the bike. The power valve off by a tooth made me chuckle, I did the same thing first time I rebuilt it. I think the water in the carb came from power washing and the fact that the carb is missing two hoses. Regardless awesome job!!! Keep it coming.

[@CHELLIE2408]

Nice Job, I See You Dont Give Up Easily :) Me Too, I Watched another one of your Videos where the coil was the problem, it would give a spark Cranking and then fizz out, That would have drove me Nuts, Keep up the Great Work, I am a Female, Retired, Auto, Truck , Diesel and heavy Fleet Equipment mechanic of over 50 years. I Have always had dirt bikes and Boats, I Have 3 boys and we would always go out dirt bike riding, Yea, I am a Tom Boy :) LOL Take care.

[@stevieb1367]

Watching from GERMANY another brilliant video! Thx alot Joe 🏁

[@rintin1874]

Brilliant video Joe watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧 👍

[@dominiclamb1953]

I had an 01 CR 125 and man did this video bring back some memories. Really good looking bikes as these were the last ones to have that polished aluminium frame. Happy to see you figured this one out and I hope you enjoy it.

[@jimbob4878]

Nice score !! I like that you had the knowledge on how to adjust that PV linkage ! Made a huge difference once again nice score !!

[@malcolmcook4690]

Can't believe you put so much effort into your videos mate I love every one and can't wait for the next one to come over to the uk I've been following you since you started your channel and you have come such a long way.oh and love the new drive way looking really cool 👌

[@guyonacub4335]

I'm still learning Keep these videos coming as I'm loving everyone you make

[@jasonspellicy]

Getting close to that half a million mark dude. Incredible watching this channel evolve.

[@minnesotatomcat]

I may have bought that exact bike brand new! I put Amsoil stickers on the white side plastics right where that one is! Bought it new in 2001 as a hold over and rode it for a couple years then sold it to a kid from the twin cities metro area. Can’t say it was mine for sure but it looks the part. Ran great when I sold it I swear! 🤣

[@richgwozdz8580]

You wouldn’t believe how many of these I have bought with them exact amsoil stickers on them over the years

[@markwilliams3153]

Try the flywheel like you did for one of the bikes that bogged down the same before

[@FreedomFromIgnorance]

In regards to the diagnosis I believe making small adjustments like the needle first before jetting. In later versions I believe they changed the power valve assembly to a 9x18x7 seal that would require about .030 diameter machine work and .080 depth. It would fix the leak down problem.

[@DIRTVLOG]

Dude I absolutely love watching your videos! I have learned so much! Thank you keep doing what your doing

[@christophermarshall5765]

Great job. Well done. Goes much better than before.

[@richardvarner5359]

Think smaller pilot. Wish we had a mechanic in my town as awesome as you are. You should fix peoples bikes for a living for sure you seem to enjoy figuring stuff out no matter what it takes!!! You are the man.

[@Mr.SuperDuper-idk]

People are broke and suck to deal with. Fix and flip FTW

[@2smokejoke]

@@Mr.SuperDuper-idkgetting clapped bikes barley running isn’t fixing them.🤣

[@Mr.SuperDuper-idk]

@@2smokejoke your included in the FTW part.

[@bigmountain7561]

Dirt Bikes are like M&M’s you can’t have enough. Joe fix what’s wrong and let that bike sing!!! Great Videos Awesome Diagnostics Thanks 🙏 and please say Hi to Vin the Super Dog!!

[@robcramlington8262]

Watching from UK 🇬🇧 another brilliant video

[@thisisus.504]

Yes, that is the very definition of the term 'boggy', previously unknown to me!

[@truvintage5800]

So proud that Joe is doing leak-down test. It's amazing how far the guy has come.

[@hangtenboy]

Im where Joe was 10 years ago, I’m sure. Hahaha

[@austinreed7532]

He's been doing leak down tests for a long time. Not every machine though

[@cobbleup]

Another great “who-done-it” mystery solved👍👍👍. Your videos should be required watching for all sports equipment tech’s training. Always top notch educational information. 🤠

JOE, WHY DON'T YOU USE WHITE ZIP TIES WHEN YOU CHECK THE OIL?

[@obstn81]

Cuz he had black ones

[@MojoMagic977]

Joe, you are a good man. There’s so much bad in the world… we need more ‘Joe’s’ to make it a better place.

[@aarg2609]

That's a grown ass man dawg

[@ronnythompson9115]

@@aarg2609 Was exactly my thought.

[@budsand_builds]

Don’t judge book by its cover

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Good job Joe. Those are nice bikes. Not bad for 1300 at least you didn't have to put crazy money into it. Try and rejet it if it don't get any better put it back the way it was. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼

[@thomasgordon489]

Great video. You are extremely talented and fun to watch. If you can’t solve the problem….then only Vinnie can!🐕

[@andrewmapes8205]

love how you fix all possible issues even after you find obvious problem. Awesome due dilligence.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

Watching from Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦

[@DjTru_Official]

Wish I had the aluminum frame on my 2000 kx125!! Fully rebuilt first kick no bog!! 🔊🔊🔥🔥

[@willwaconsya3433]

Joe, I think it would be nice to let your viewers know what mechanical schools you attended. Where you obtain those special tools like pullers and stuff. Your KZbin page is a benefit to all of us. Like others I have learned stuff I did not know about. Im 72 years old. An old school mechanic back in the days when there were no water cooled motorcycles. Familiar with brands like 1960's Ducati, Benelli, Parilla, Caprillo, Royal Enfield, Triumph, BSA, Greeves, Vantech, and nany more you may never heard of.

[@ModDemon125cc]

Hey there I watch a lot of your videos EVERYDAY lol very informative I like it, I have a couples questions was hoping you could help me? I want to install a electric starter and battery on a Apollo 125 RFZ but don’t know where to start lol I am mechanically inclined I jus need a little help 🤓🙏

[@jeffdacey4673]

Great job. My only complaint if you were fixing a bike for me would be that cheap pack job you did on the silencer. But if you’re buying and flipping bikes then I totally get doing it as cheap as possible to keep the process fast and cheap. Great job man. Keep up the builds. Love the videos.

[@michaelschlup-c5o]

i had a 125 Husky with a similar problem when the cylinder was oval by only a few thousandths... but then it was harder to start.... a fresh cylinder and it was crazy fast...a poor ground and disconnected power valve could certainly cause problems..

[@ronnythompson9115]

Expert troubleshooting. 👍

[@Danguy351]

Vinnie whimpering around the 50 min mark had me pausing the vid, and running upstairs and checking in on all of the pups sleeping in the bedrooms at my house thinking it was one of them 🤣

[@colbyspence6079]

Great video, like all the other videos, much love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@mikemorton6219]

Good idea to check that slide is going all the way up when down on power. Usually occurs after someone changes throttle twist grip.

[@ricklambert1599]

I love this channel he sure does find the problems

[@DJ-sy8ht]

Wish you would drain old oil before starting. This way you know for sure what lubrication is in it. Other than that you are very knowledgeable and videos help out

[@michaelzullo6527]

Hello Joe, enjoy every video very much. One thing drives me crazy, please open that door when running these machines with that exhaust smoke blowing out. I want to watch these videos for many years to come and the fumes and carcinogens cannot be good for your lungs.

[@anthonyguerrera6572]

Great find Joe! Those 2 strokes need to be shifted earlier than you are shifting it. You are shifting it like a 4 stroke. Keep up the good work on the vids!

[@Dylan-sw8jm]

2 strokes are best when wide open in power band you shouldn’t be shifting them early.

[@anthonyguerrera6572]

@@Dylan-sw8jmhaha right! Not when you’re not gaining anymore horsepower.

[@supermairo1716]

Good video dude that was a good diagnosis on the power valve... pretty clean bike

[@thebigguy8306]

Ol' Joe loves his dirtbikes. Good looking cycle. Thanks for the many teaching/learning moments 492k subs, when we get to 500k do all subs get a former project?

[@RoyStevens-Johner]

I don't know how somebody could rip Joe off he's such a great guy.

[@yvestressens3990]

salut a toi, tu est un réparateur d'une éfficacité redoutable encore merci pour tes vidéos😃🤚👍👍et vive la suite

[@2001pontiactransam]

Brraaapppp!!!! Nice work, love your video’s! Keep it going, you got a good thing going.

[@ManMountainMetals]

Who is this guy with the pressure washer? 😂

[@evivant]

😂

[@greathornedowl3644]

BRAVO, nice find, IMHO Hondas are always repairable, easy to find parts unlike the Soviet motorcycle, and easy to flip. Don't know about cycles, I just know from old cars with carbs, I go lean before I go rich

[@jmendo2546]

Definitely running a little rich. Great deal on bike, you even negotiated 👍you haven't done a top speed run in along time this might be the bike to do it with once u lean it up a bit.Maybe get Chuck and run against your Cr 250.

[@steveharris6916]

Yes always look under the air filter.

[@benburton8463]

Least you didnt find that piston clip in the exhaust like on one of your bikes 🙈 if running stovk jetting like you said i would adjust needle clip up one to lean out bottom end. Make sure you put air mixture screw back to 1 1/2 turns. Test ride like that. Maybe go out 1/2 turn if need be. 👌

[@markjones6181]

I like how Joe makes sure it is safe before he takes us for a ride 😂🤣.....thanx for sharing brother.......🔥🔥🔥❤️👍🏽💯

[@Deano427]

Good job, I agree with you make the two minor adjustments, it is good to go...

[@StevenBatis-eh7gs]

Good job Joe! A 125 has to be on the top end, running WFO and lots of clutch abuse! …glad to hear you say ride, not drive, a bike more. 👍

[@snowyowl7042]

Nice buy, great diagnosing

[@5153flash]

You do a great job of showing and explaining what you are doing to fix things. That can be hard to do for some people. My buddy had a race track in his back yard,,kinda like you do. One day he took his 500 Honda for a ride ,on straight away he was going fast and found a new ramp that he didnt know about but too late to stop. He hit it going way too fast and crashed hard!!!! Broke some bones and his helmet went flying off his head on impact!!! His kids built the ramp and didnt tell him about it!!!

[@magilla9792]

Great video Joe, your video production, shooting, sound, lighting, editing has improved. Much better watching experience. Vinny needs to make an appearance, haven't seen him in a while. Keep up all of the hard work.

[@RoyStevens-Johner]

Hi Joe I am watching from Canada and love your site very informative and helpful thank you keep up the good work.

[@order-wr3gx]

I think the washer is supposed to be on outside were the linkage connects to power valve than the clip ..awesome videos keep it up ..

[@stanRmeyer]

I agree washer, then Carter key

[@charlesshort4287]

The washer goes on 1st just like he had it, Then the arm then the clip,

[@stevenbarnett2497]

Won’t hurt to change and adjust it at least then it should be spot on run sweet as. Well done excellent work 👍

[@jayaustin3096]

Man you are world wide. That has to feel good. Keep it up.

[@rygmb3]

great job keep it up i love the channel but you really have to flip that washer/bushing on the powervalve arm it goes on the outside of the linkage so the washer part keeps it from wanting to pop off example at 52:23 you can see if the clip doesnt have enough sticking out the top it could slip off that is what i believe happened to it the first time when you opened the cover and it was off especially with that makeshift piston ring clip holding it lol

[@JyveKilla]

use two ring spanners (or whatever theyre called in north america) pushing against each other to straighten the bent levers. either a free fix or broken levers but nothing to lose

[@Shooobe]

I love your videos! Watching you diagnose is admirable. 2 stroke forever🔥