Seller Said This $1000 Dirt Bike "Just Needed Valves Adjusted" (Worst Dirt Bike Ever Made)

[@markparker5451]

Even though you refuse to clean stuff...I still love the channel!

[@Rckid28]

Tell us you didn’t watch the last min of the video without telling us you didn’t watch the last min 😂

[@yukonejcc897]

I agree my OCD kickes into high gear with them cases not being cleaned I know he washed the bike but my god them cases🤦‍♂️

[@stephengarthwait6583]

You should really take advantage of a vapor blast company or invest in a cleaning cabinet. All that work and the outside of engine is still old looking!

[@jerrywilcox9890]

No need for it.

[@oscr_zen]

all clean and shiny on the inside is what matters

[@tonypalmer7779]

I was thinking the same

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

​@@oscr_zenUntil a dirt clod falls into all those shiny internal parts during reassembly.

[@hardluckvintagegarage6968]

I admit the lack of cleaning on the bikes used to drive me insane, but I see the method to Joe's madness. He is a content machine. He pumps out double or triple what other people do in the same time frame. He is killing it on KZbin. Plus, all the people commenting leads to more interest and interactions and KZbin loves that. Joe would be losing money if he slowed down and made the bikes cherry looking.

[@SnSBath]

Santa needs to bring you a lift table for Christmas. Your back will thank you when you are my age.

[@brianmenzer487]

Santa needs to bring him a parts washing cabinet more than anything 😁 Also some more bench space so he doesn't have to do his "rebuilds" on the dirty floor 🥴

[@snowyowl7042]

Ditto, working in dentistry you see so many mid 40s with bad backs from hunching over all day. Ergonomics

[@Damon1864]

I need one too. What's cool is he does all this work in a garage like most of us out there have.

[@AZVIDS]

Thinking same👍

[@allan9603]

Add a roll starter also. All that kick starting those 400+ will break a leg, wrench your back, and in some cases put the ole "family jewels" out of commission 😊😅😂

[@tuc-dh4df]

When Joe was fitting the new cam chain, you can see a Kawasaki K on the inside case! Great video👌👌

[@drsoils]

if you pour your oil with the opening up.... no more glug glug. love the content

[@Jimsalos]

It amazes me how you can remember where all the different size bolts, gears etc go when you reassemble engines, I would be lost lol. Great job!

[@aawrench]

Really like watching,great knowledge. But Joe, do a prewash and then clean everything up before reassembly. You make it run like new…. Make it look that way also,!!!

[@talon0863]

Subscribers have been telling him this. You are beating a dead horse.

[@francoismoreira1583]

@@ElectronicMusicUnderground😂😂👍

[@twistedtrucker3076]

Lack of pride and craftsmanship.

[@alabamared2568]

​@twistedtrucker3076 is that what you do pride and craftsmanship on your youtube channel.. what's the channel name???

[@marklaracey6714]

Im from Northern Michigan and it seems weird seeing you in a tee shirt and dust flying in March! What a winter! Great job!!

[@snowyowl7042]

Same in St. Paul MN. Don't think we've had a foot of snow all winter, only below zero a handful of times and 50s-60s in Feb and March

[@MiBurnout]

I'm in West Branch Michigan.. the weather has been great lately.. we got 15" of snow mid February though.. lol..

[@jasonspellicy]

im from northern michigan and was in a t-shirt yesterday riding my dirt bike lol. -Traverse City.

[@dougaranda6187]

It wouldn’t make for very good videos if everything you drag home only needed a carb clean and a valve adjustment. I like it when something destined for the scrap heap is brought back to life.

[@Aikenpowersports]

First! I picked up an 05 rmz450 for $700 yesterday with the same issue kicked over fine when i bought it. Guy said it had timing issues…. Kicked it over 10 more times when i got home and crank locked lol

[@songerbmx2530]

those models had common issues with the cam gears on the cams spinning and causing it to go out of time. on the ones I've worked on it was also the issue with the cams

[@michaelbiel7473]

They are not great thats for sure

[@Aikenpowersports]

@@michaelbiel7473 i just ended up selling it for $800 and an old locked up yfm100 so i cant complain lol

[@michaelgarland579]

Thanks for not giving up on that bike.We gotta bring all these old bikes back to life.Who's with me

[@jumpinjojo]

No one. 😂

[@ObiWanShinobi67]

Bike lives matter

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Hell of a brake in, ease it up, make it last. Turned out nice. Great job Joe, keep it up

[@proyectosledar]

I don't know anything about mechanics, but I really enjoy your videos, they entertain me a lot. Thank you for taking the time to explain and teach us. I hope it's not necessary but one day I could apply it to my motorcycle, Suzuki DR 350 1997.

[@marchettejw]

i'm not sure if you noticed, but at the 44:52 timestamp it appears that the rear rim is bent in the 9 o clock position.

[@robboboyo4442]

First 17 seconds of the clip literally sums the love - hate relationship I had with my Suzuki RMZ 250. That kickstarter hitting the peg repeatedly is music to my ears. God I fricking miss my bike 🥲

[@tracysellman1562]

Joe, I have to give you props for working on all these bikes and quads, but dude get yourself or make you a hot tank for all these grody nasty engines. It sets my OCD to high with all the nasty dirty parts. lol A 55-gallon drum set on a stand laid on its side cut in half long ways with hinges with two heating elements and a thermostat with 25 gallons of simple Green would do wonders. Just a suggestion! :)

[@talon0863]

If the mechanic doesn't even clean, that makes a buyer doubt the work was done correctly. Lack of confidence = low-ball offers. Im embarrassed for him.

[@r.peters4314]

Earth

[@twistedtrucker3076]

He never seems to reinvest in his tools. Ever see his “wire crimpers”? He uses pliers. 😂

[@petereastwood7868]

I’ve seen him use a screwdriver as a punch to drive out a pin, and channel lock pliers to remove a spark plug. It’s interesting to see the bikes, but not to learn mechanicking. I suppose he sells the bikes. I wouldn’t buy one.

[@walk4718]

So glad the rescue was successful 👍. Good to see the Vin Man; the vid is just not complete without his appearance 😀

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

Did anybody else notice the little k inside the timing chain area these motors are actually made by Kawasaki Heavy industries in Japan

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

Yes, this was during the brief Suzuki/Kawasaki collaboration in the early 2000s. Unfortunately the results weren't very good.

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

@@stkyfngrszmooth it was done in the '70s and '80s with snowmobiles also if you bought a Kawasaki 440 invader skidoo it come with a Suzuki engine in it made by Suzuki Heavy industries Japan so they're collaboration wasn't just in the 2000s it goes back into the '70s with snowmobiles

[@Claude-om9og]

Yeah I noticed that too. Also at 15:49 you can see the engine serial number starts with KX250 so that was strange too.

[@brianmenzer487]

What does, oiling the top of the Piston do, when reassembling. Besides put oil in the combustion chamber.....

[@alanrichardson1672]

Fouls the spark plug 😂

[@randomguy1807]

My thoughts too

[@michaelcurley7801]

Part Out - Nonsense - Hold my beer.

[@CoralReefkid]

That’s how some of the best 2 stroke bike builds are made!

[@benny8300]

He fixes things half ass doesn’t even fix the exhaust leak before riding

[@JIMPETERSON-n7i]

@@benny8300-- And Big Benny -- how many subscribers do you have on your channel? Let me guess . . . single?

[@williamtaulbee7805]

​@benny8300 and your mother didn't fix her drug addiction before having you

[@ctbale1]

@@JIMPETERSON-n7i joe is the king of hackery

[@fiero880]

Getting sick ?? Absolutely not. Love the videos!!! Keep them coming

[@RadioReprised]

I'm reminded of a Song......''Know when to hold'em, Know when to fold'em''.......that is this bike and the KX version.

[@davidvaeyens2188]

Great video..joe..you need invest in a 2 hands sandblaster just for engine cleans..and carb..with soda or fine sand..😉 Vinny looks great again..grtz

[@hillclimber65]

Whether right or wrong, I used to very lightly oil the rings, the cylinder walls, and everything inside if I've split the cases. But when started up I wouldn't get all that smoke, and I figured the rings would be seating quicker, and without baking oil into the ring grooves, and sticking them. I might be all wet though. I've built many auto engines using this method.

[@ricedoutproductions8732]

We’re not getting sick of watching Joe! Longer videos of you doing your thing is the best! Good job man keep up the awesome videos 💪🏼

[@davidcocker8878]

Great job & great bike, would loved to have seen how you (or if you) repaired the rear rim 👌

[@thebigguy8306]

Sad as I'd always liked Suzuki's, buddy owned a GS850 (early 80s) and I loved riding on and working on it. Zoinks! Watch your twisting back. Great video, keep up the hard work 2Vinny - "Where did all my hair go? Did I sleep to close to the lawnmower/snowblower?"

[@kpdvw]

nice repair job, @ 54:55 is there large dent in the rear wheel rim @ 1 O clock position??

[@1020dart]

You didn't put enough oil on the top of the piston, I recommend about a quart. 😁

[@BrockBaker-fd6gi]

And at least a 1/2 qt on the bottom

[@alanparis7256]

Great vid but what was the broken aluminium metal piece under the flywheel when you removed it at 10.07 on vid ?

[@marshallleach1403]

Well done as always. WD-40 takes sticker goo off pretty good and is super safe for paint and plastic. You probably already know that though :).

[@williamevans6468]

You should get some cleaning wheels for your dremel and spend just a few minutes cleaning up the swing arm bolt before greasing it and putting it back in. You will find that you won't have to hit it as hard or as many times to get it to slide right in. It is crazy how much friction the rust and old gummed up grease causes.

[@twistedtrucker3076]

Typical bike flipper tactics. Just the bare minimum to get it out the door.

[@samuelmenchaca4939]

You are an absolute legend. You get everything running. I would love to learn from you. That is my dream to just buy bikes and fix them. Keep up the good work 👍.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Think checking spark right off would be good idea.

[@ryanscott9625]

Something good to do when your putting a new crank to your old flywheel, take valve grinding compound on your crank and rub it in with your flywheel before you put the woodruff key in, it also helps from not shearing off your woodruff key

[@slickfixjeff]

You should try installing the piston and rings in the cylinder, off the engine. Then once the piston is in the cylinder, lower it enough so you can get the kingpin in. I find this easier than struggling with the little space you have trying to crush those rings in there! Great channel! Good luck!

[@RvlifeIndiana]

Is there a dent in the rear wheel on the right side? Great job on the rebuild

[@petershute3580]

Always change all bearings as in most cases the others will fail at some stage and you’ll have a costly rebuild again,love your restoration work and your Chanel 👍✌️

[@jimw6991]

Your comment is spot-on. If you fail a bearing or a gear and metal is floating in the oil, all the bearings will be lubricated with the contaminated oil. The metal is grinding into the balls and races and they are destined to fail early. Even if they rotate smoothly the other bearings should be replaced during the rebuild. Mechanics and shops that have to warranty thier work replace all the bearings, engines are completely disassembled and thoroughly cleaned and dried before reassembly with proper assembly lubes. Otherwise the repairs don't last. I like the content, Joe would need to change his work habits or I would not be able to hire him.

[@petershute3580]

@@jimw6991 I think a decent parts washer wouldn’t go astray either 👍💯

[@bueller48]

i'll be watching again. i have this exact bike and it's my first since i was kid in the 80s. got the carb ourt and having issues with a potentially stripped thread in one of the cover screws. :(

[@dannyv2335]

I had a full Too Tech suspension with the fork extender on my YZ. Damn I miss that bike.😢

[@rintin1874]

Brilliant video Joe watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧 👏 👍

[@craigmorgan4676]

Snap same here brother!💪👏🏼👍🇬🇧

[@darylmc123]

Also Glasgow mate 😮

[@buaidhnobas1ify]

What makes this intriguing is that I've lived it. Sometimes watching another mechanic give me anxiety just waiting for the next nuckule buster to happen. Watching knowing it's going to happen, living it you just say "ow" and move on.

[@AAAC64]

Hello from Costa Rica!! Love your videos, 👍

[@CAPS_Paranormal]

Would love to see the bike once you get the tires and graphics kit, and let us know how the jetting went. Nice find.

[@robertward5057]

Agree about lift table, question when u replace brake pads u can use a c-clamp to compress the piston might want to open bleeder, do you lubricate the slides of the caliper if equipped, suggestion when doing valve jobs after reassembly it is advisable to tap the valve stems with a hammer to seat valve keepers, I enjoy watching your videos, you are very sharp.

[@JamieDuran-hr3bp]

Good job, ever thought about opening a repair Shop there is a small engine craft for each season.

[@davidpickens3117]

I never get bored watching. Matter of fact, I enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work

[@ctbale1]

Timing chain laying in the dirt, nice

[@jaijua2348]

Good memories, I had a 2004 KXF, Tedesco replica, it was the same engine as the RMZ, reliable and very docile engine, with the power of a 125 but the push of a 4t, I remember a lot when you changed the oil filter cartridge and had than throwing all the water out of the radiator, :-D good times...

[@realdube-y7q]

always watch your video your impact wrench seems great for a 3/8 drive what is the brand name THANK.S FROM MONTREAL CAN,

[@richardpeters3505]

Never get sick of watching...

[@joecasatelli4825]

Someday you'll do a circlip installation live with no edit and you'll make me laugh like hell! Love the channel and feel your pain!

[@kevinsellsit5584]

At 40:39 and 48:43 it looks like the two bolts that go up ^ from the cylinder into the timing chain side of the cylinder head are not there, but they may just be countersunk. Easy fix.

[@christophermarshall5765]

Nice fix. I bet it’s running better now that you have put bigger jets in the carburettor. One of my friends did a rebuild on his bike. He tried to kickstart it. When it hit the compression stroke, it kicked back and sent him over the handlebars.😂😂 I saw it happen.

[@DAVE_WHITE]

Only ride it as far as you want to push it back..

[@thebigguy8306]

Sounds like my dad after I've repaired something. Hope you have comfortable walking shoes and money for the bus

[@doctorwhodude82]

Or as far as your buddy is willing to drive with the trailer lol

[@thebigguy8306]

@@doctorwhodude82 My dad whenever I did a car repair, make sure you have money for the bus and a pair of good shoes

[@97delkron]

last couple top ends i have done used spiral locks instead of clips. those things......... i jammed em under finger nail several times! they will have you throwing tools about your shop and speaking in tongues! when you get em figured out they are a lil easier to deal with. but that first time.. OMG!!

[@billhorrigan4388]

The old Kawazuki 250. I remember the dealerships selling those at a loss to get rid of them. 😂

[@Kq750.]

I am in Ontario Canada, you guy's get really good deals almost to good to be true,can't find any bike for under 2500

[@takedeadaim8671]

You can hone, to remove glaze, nickosil plated cylinder. BRM makes a ball hone specifically for that purpose should you want a more consistent way to accomplish that. Mine are all pretty well shot or I’d send hem to you. You can also replace the connecting rood bearing on the two piece crankshafts. Just press the halves apart install the new bearing and rod and press the halves aback together. I suggest measuring the width of the unit before taking it apart and getting as close to that width on reassembly to avoid having to shim to get proper end play. The crank pins are usually not damaged but a bearing, rod and pin is still less than an entire crank assembly

[@husky500cr]

It would be awesome if you could rebuild some vintage motocross bikes such as a Maico or Husqvarna.

[@thebrokenbiker869]

Nice rebuild. Runs good too. It did pump out a lot of smoke on start up.

[@BrockBaker-fd6gi]

That’s from that gallon of oil he put on the piston when he assembled it

[@laurencehastings7473]

well done. You saved another one and gave us some excellent video.

[@garagecraze]

That was actually my favorite year for that bike. I had tons of hours on mine and all the work it ever needed was the oil changed.

[@bikelife8474]

Love watching your videos you do great work, but should seriously consider getting a wash table even if its a harbor freight one, put all that money into these bikes and there dirty as hell. But either way great video.

[@dantheman4137]

Very good work Joe keep it up buddy and just FYI this video was not even close to being to long.

[@jasonjavelin]

I think it would be really interesting for you to show any bikes you’re parting out. I’m about to have to part out an 89 KX500 that has a cracked engine case but all the internals are good. I would like to see your process or methods for parting out lol

[@finster7582]

Dont part it out ! u can find cases! or sell it to me.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Depending on how bad the crack is and where, the aluminum case could be welded and fixed. I pretty much cracked the transfer case of my jeep wrangler in half one time, took it all apart and welded it back together. I owned that thing for probably a dozen years after that fix and it never gave a problem again.

[@willmc42]

@ 24:15 is that a Kawasaki logo? On the case, under the cam guide. I know manufacturers share parts but engine cases ?

[@DjBud_VinD]

Sounds and looks like powerfull, i thought maybe a bit lean, but wow great again . Big Up!

[@bueller48]

What o-ring grease so you use? Putting my carb back together and hopefully get mine running soon! Tia.

[@DeanR-d5f]

That’s a badass RM. Nice rebuild. That bike rips

[@TimS57064]

Excellent work, vid's like this, from you, gives me hope, if I ever need to do a rebuild. Kudos

[@Aberbrothock1]

Joe, i can't speak for anyone else but i don't get sick of watching. Also you need to invest in a paddock roller starter to save your leg and energy 😁

[@jasongurney8716]

You are heaps good at everything. Buy a claw hammer twice as big and you'll only have to hit things half as much.

[@coryatcosta2714]

Another great video Joe!!! if you can find one how about a Honda 420 Rancher... really cool and pretty quick for a " utility quad"

[@dowdawg]

I’m surprised you don’t buy a good quality battery impact. Man I love my Milwaukee for stubborn nuts and bolts!!

[@transmitterguy478]

Good work Joe, you make it look easy.

[@JyveKilla]

you need to get into rebuilding shocks. its easy work and very rewarding. it also makes the bike an easier sell.

[@Frostbyte911]

10:08 metal chunk under the flywheel? I’m blown away that after taking all this stuff off the engine, you know how it goes back on. Also, if you take it down that far, wouldn’t you want to vapor blast the outside? Make it as clean as possible for resale?

[@darrelllewis1786]

These are great bikes I have owned both the Suzuki and Kawasaki version Same Bike and like most things if you take care of them keep up on maintenance they will run great for years. You will love the bike once you get it up and running.

[@johnclancy9860]

good video Joe. Never too long when it's trouble shooting and instructional. Hope you can reclaim the crank

[@scottsmall9898]

I wish you included year, make and model/cc in the title of your videos. I've watched so many of them now and man would it help when I want to search for a video that I've watched and wanted to watch again when I work on one of my bikes to compare what I've got and what you did to fix it. That way your videos could be more of a repair giude that just entertaining and never know what bike you are going to watch on your next videos.

[@chrismedaris4873]

Was good seeing your pup and glad rhe bike worked out great job bro

[@juicy5836]

How do you layout all the parts , so you know where and what order things go 😮

[@TenRing69]

Another top notch job Joe! Sounds like it's running fine now.

[@Stuckin330]

You need to watch them spark plug boots that go down onto the head if they have a rip in them it can let the spark jump and ground out just like them Yamahas that have the coil that goes on top of the spark plug I’ve seen those with a pin hole an the spark jumps an grounds to the head an it couses a ton of problems

[@Eeropolvasti]

And....What is correct torque for those 1/2 block bolts?? TY=)

[@DopeThorp-ir8mr]

Yo bro got a question for ya, me bike only starts in first can mannage to start here in neutral, don't even get a noise out of it, put her in first tho and she start right up, and runs like a dream it's a trail bike it's got a fat wiring harness on it could it be a wiring issue

[@edwardclark3980]

That rear wheel has a heck of a dent.

[@olds97lss]

Long or not, I enjoyed the video. When you finally got to test ride it, it almost sounded like the clutch was slipping in the higher gears, but I thing the tire was just spinning in the dirt.

[@chadriddle3517]

Good job joe ! I’d say you will get your $ back on it for sure . I am interested for what you got in it

[@robertstewart8704]

Dude is such a great mechanic 💯

[@AnthonyAntTony]

I'm at 43 minutes and I just notice that big dent in the rear wheel. Ouch.

[@mikeholbrook5084]

Wow, another "Beast". What will you do???? Great video as usual. Thanks!!

[@devincarr9049]

Hey Joe u should do a video on a pitbike Ben watching ur vids since the beginning and iv learns alot from u keep up the good work bud can't wait to see the next one

[@bryanjetboy7814]

Isn't the front brake line supposed to routed to the inside of the left lower fork leg? Easy to get snagged being routed to the outside. Just an observation.

[@stephenw6244]

Nooooo!!!!... as a person who is just now looking to get into a project. What happens when. You re-jet the bike? Talking about the tutorials here. Btw thanks for peaking my interests.

[@petepeabody8905]

I could be completely off my rocker, but as you were at car wash I noticed what seemed to be a irregularity in the rear rim on the right rear rim and tire. At the car wash on your truck look at the rim at around 1 to 2 o'clock. It was at the 54:29 in the video. Even when you were back in the garage with Vinny I also noticed the same thing Am I mistaken?????

[@xxshiftlockxx]

It had a hanging idle, pilot jet could be lean too.

[@daddy5225]

I really hope those head gasket surfaces were cleaned and degreased thoroughly. Otherwise, there's gonna be potential problems down the road/track....

[@CLPRPSD]

Joe, I’m sure you noticed, or maybe I overlooked it mentioned, but is that rear rim on the bike bent? When you are power washing it at around 57:50 it looks like a significant bend at the top right of it.

[@ctbale1]

He doesn't care. Total hackery

[@CLPRPSD]

@@ctbale1 considering I have projects left in various states, I wouldn’t consider it “hackery”, I would consider it an oversight (in the interest of addressing more important things in a timely fashion). I was just sharing something I noticed (if it wasn’t already noticed by likely another 50 armchair mechanics such as myself). My comment wasn’t criticism, it was just to point out something and be helpful. I don’t have a KZbin channel, exposing my every move to the world with great confidence, so I have little room to criticize, like many comment trolls.

[@ctbale1]

@@CLPRPSD 100% butcher, like no other