Seller Wants To Buy Back This $1000 Dirt Bike

[@RiderJon-offical]

I love that he not only fixes the bike but also teach you how to do it, a two for one deal!

[@devanriley7856]

Whatchu said ‼️

[@HTShepherd]

I see a lot of comments about Why don’t you do this or that ! They are watching your way of doing things that you know to do and all of your amazing accomplishments, that others have not figured out. Excellent troubleshooting frame of mine, keep doing it your way. What a blessing that you have for this. God is Blessing you.

[@GilJimman]

I think he wants to show that you can fix your bike without buying a lot of stuff. I admire that. Good job,Joe!

[@benmorris9074]

Exactly

[@citrus1973]

He’s not doing sponsors or selling swag. He’s humble. A great teacher.

[@isaacesch944]

Because he's flipping them, less he has into them more he makes. Simple as that

[@larrywalden626]

Being a pipe fitter/welder for 32 years and working in crouched positions, squatted like you do working on these machines has caused chronic lower lumbar back issues from spinal stenosis, and bulging discs in L4L5 and L5S1 discs. I live with pain of discomfort every single day of my life the last 3 years. I’m only saying this because I’ve been watching your awesome videos for a long while now and seeing you in bent over and squatted positions I’m just giving you a heads up. Get you a lift to work on all these machines.

[@rjfussell]

Have to reply to you larry,40+ years of welding,rig,refinery,pipe welding is brutal latter on,my neck is a mess,my lower back,probably a million times flipping my hood,working 50 to 60 hours a week,20 years my own company,great young mechanic,needs to make things easier.

[@matticus6339]

Dealing with back issues to. Severe herniation at L5/S1. I'm almost 40 and got this issue at 38. It catches up and you realize you have to protect your back. Everything almost is go low. Sinks are to low. I bend at my knees so I don't bend my back forward.

[@novicedronepilot]

I find these videos very therapeutic.

[@YouriCarma]

Yeah, I call it my daily machine repair yoga.

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

@@novicedronepilot how does watching substandard practices and being given a lot of incorrect information and doing incorrect procedures I guess if you want to fill yourself with lies and bullshit and monotony but I guess you could call it therapeutic because it doesn't require any intelligent thinking but the substandard practices kind of make you shake your head and you end up with a big fog in your head

[@XXXCRSPL]

@@MrATOMBOMB420 Where's your videos showing the correct way?

[@novicedronepilot]

@@MrATOMBOMB420 That’s a long winded way of saying you don’t I guess. Fair play.

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

​@@novicedronepilotjust calling a ace an ace and a spade a spade that's all

[@thebigguy8306]

The seller wanting it back, A testament to knowing the bike is worthy and trusting in your skills. Got the cycle humming along. Beautiful day for a ride. 2Vinnie needs to inspect the land and test the bike's speed.

[@patrickrooney5130]

I'll say one thing young man you know your bikes. Keep them coming.

[@Catfish2255]

He's learning.

[@DealinDmg]

I look forward to watching these videos every week. Hopefully 2Vintage never stops making content

[@chestertownelectric6290]

It took me decades before I learned that Japanese bikes don’t use Phillips screws. You need to use a JIS screwdriver.

[@destroyingthehomeless5045]

12 ugga duggas ougata get it out with mr phillip

[@mikeflynn5651]

Vessel makes good screwdriver and are JIS

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

That's why all the screws a striped out. You can just grind the tip down on a phillips and make your own jis.

[@jiminycricket6747]

reading this.. and you just made me understand why i stripped the screws so easily on oil fill up cap on the front brake on my crf450

[@badm0t0rf1ng3r]

Same for old Tamiya RC kits!

[@JamesBortis]

Amazing video! Because of you, I want to be a mechanic on dirt bikes, Jetskis, boats, and ATVs!

[@gosolobox]

2vintage: A comprehensive study in what is good and what is bad.

[@marshallshmurda8210]

What a bargain that’s like £800 here in the uk.. this bike is a great machine, I love 2 strokes. I’d have this bike winning races, I fell ill and can’t even work and my mental health is crushing. I can’t afford even a machine that cheap, I barely afford to have a car. I love Kawasaki kips 2 strokes. I have won an enduro race on a kx500cc 2 stroke 1989 I think, and won the same enduro on a kdx125 in 94 Oswestry Wales. I had my bike stolen it was a rare 1989 kx250 never seen on the enduro circuit. Sorry for the long comment but finding the channel and watching this made me feel happy but also very sad. I’m a new fan here ❤

[@tomfry131]

Joe i have been watching you for yrs now. I am sure you look at ways to improve your channel. Well you have done that in my opinion. You showing putting the power values in, and explaining it more talking threw the process is. I have noticed you have been doing this more in your last10 or so videos. Keep up the great work you do

[@jdub976]

96 was a good year for those. Really strong engines. Nice work.

[@frankieray2999]

You might not be able to let clutch out on a motorcycle but your dang good puting bottom end of 2 stroke together ,bravo dude your very intelligent not to many people can work on bottom ends like you

[@noel2115]

This is all youll ever need to see when watching a mx bike engine being taken apart and put back together. Always enjoy viewing & love the work.

[@davidcocker8878]

Can’t beat a 2 Stroke for sound, performance & smell, smell even better with Castrol R ❤

[@David-u5f3v]

The way you start up the bike after a rebuild, the way you tweek the throttle does that help to break it in, revving it ever so lightly and at various RPMs, and then taking it out to the land and giving it all she has, from what your showing us is that the complete breakin of the engine. Thank you.

[@richardbakos4970]

Nice clean rebuild. I see the replacement cylinder was sleeved. That’s not a bad thing for someone who wants to keep it. Rebores aren’t that expensive. Looks like a good, un messed with unit overall 👍

[@RichFife]

That's definitely a nice-looking bike... I dont blame the guy for wanting it back.

[@guyonacub4335]

My go to youtuber Leaves the rest for dust Keep doing what your doing as you do it well 👌

[@keiths8800]

“No leaking yet” is always a favorite comment.

[@johntunstall9698]

Or absolutely nothing leaks, except for that little bit right there.

[@jmj267]

I thought it was that's what the seller said

[@BeauNeeley]

I miss working on my dirtbikes in the 80,s and 90,s. I learned to same way by tearing it down and figuring it out. I remember me and my buddy put a 125 yz air cooled back together and it fired up in reverse rotation. put it in gear popped the clutch and the bike went backwards. we tried to ride it for a couple of weeks like that but couldn't so we figured out what we did wrong and got the engine running the right rotation and back to terrorizing the neighborhood 😂

[@richardstone5241]

You rode the bike backwards for two weeks? I would have loved to see that! ROFLMAO!!!!!

[@BeauNeeley]

@richardstone5241 no we tried to ride it but couldn't the torque is to hard to balance it. But we all took turns and if was funny for us 16 and 17 year old kids playing around

[@richardstone5241]

@@BeauNeeley Yep, good fun that unfortunately kids today will never know.

[@listenupfools731]

Haaa,I had a yz 400 that would do the same thing

[@listenupfools731]

It required advancing the stator timing a tad to stop that.

[@edmartin5654]

I've been watching your videos for about 2 months, I think your doing awesome! I also appreciate you keeping things small. From what I can tell you have roughly a two car garage you work/store equipment in. I think that's awesome!

[@chumps7974]

If you do sell it back make sure you get all the time and money you put into back

[@billycarpenter4740]

He does this for the money, he'll make good dollars however he sells it.

[@DaBombDotCom77]

Such a nice engine in the bike. Too bad you didn’t clean up that rusted frame before installing the engine.

[@mskennedykennedy4221]

I've put these bikes together for years I'm 53 yo I whatch you and your and encouragement I've lurned so much please keep up the good work

[@jasonjavelin]

He must’ve watched the video and now he’s kicking himself for selling! That’s probably a best case so you can profit for other projects and don’t have to list. I’d love to see your marketplace profile if you were closer for selling I bet there’s some good stuff on there hahah

[@JimParvin-o9e]

If I ever decide to get another dirt bike, I will be interested in buy one from you. You always fix em up right the first time!

[@grahamwatts8836]

You do an excellent job stripping down and diagnosing problems and rebuilding these bikes, in Australia we have a shortage of qualified motor cycle mechanics.

[@DjBud_VinD]

Sounds crisp, another rebuild done the proper way! Yeah man, well if the seller pays you the right amount, why not sell it, you have enough bikes i am thinking lol. Big Up!

[@MOUNTAINMANRC-MOTO]

Great vids, even if they are redundant. I liked when you took us along to get the bike where you talked the guy down to $600. Don't be afraid to haggle. They need your money more than you need their bike. Now, there's one thing you do that kills me, and you did it again in this video. How can you set that nice, clean engine onto that clump of oily, gunky mud/dirt?? I know you hit it with the power washer after ripping it around, but that specific area is nearly impossible to get fully, and you had a great opportunity while the engine was out. Take less than 5 minutes. But, I've been told I'm a clean freak...

[@scudger99]

Clean freak !

[@drew32]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Opportunity missed but in the end it didn't matter. All is forgotten lol

[@jaygotti5763]

The term "dirt bike" becomes a new meaning - everytime you turn the crank or install internal parts, there is a sound like grinding sand...! Worked for 40 years as a mechanic and i know what will eventually happend to this engine... good luck😇

[@Deathlobster137]

I’ve had my beloved CR250 in a box for four months now and you’ve inspired me to put the piece of shit back together and take it for one last rip before I sell it. (Had it for ten years now). I’m gonna get me a gas gas

[@marcmaccione1307]

Still waiting to see you put that front wheel in the air on one of those 2 strokes

[@himmelevbryggerlaug]

Thank you for cranking open and refitting the motor on video.. this is super informative and removes som of the fear in DIY Level 2 💪😅

[@rtimetoride7645]

Dealers don't wash your bike either when they work on it

[@rickharper1497]

Takes me back to the 1970's when I road a Montesa 250. Fast little bike.

[@listenupfools731]

Joe,if you have to pull out the crank,replace the crank bearing!!

[@Harry-gf7ox]

!!!! 🫵🤣

[@larogersii1]

Love watching his video as i learn so much. He really knows what he is doing on these bikes, ATV, and UTV. I wonder how he got these skills? Was he a motorcycle mechanic before or just learned this all on his own with lots of research and doing it over and over again. His troubleshooting skills on issues are amazing also.

[@larrycone8821]

I would say he learned on his own because I am a traind motorcycle mechanic and I was taught differently in some areas. However he excels in perseverance and inspiration. Also he consults the manual to figure out the questions that he has which is very brilliant. He also tests things when he puts them together. I remember putting a Kawasaki Big Horn 350 together one afternoon and picked it up to put it in the frame and a little tiny piece of the shop rag had gotten squeezed in between the case halves so I cut it off with a razor blade thinking it would be okay. Upon adding oil it started sleeping out so I spent the rest of the night until about 2:00 in the morning completely tearing the bike back apart and removing the piece of Shop rag. He does a great job in measuring the ring end gap I've seen some mechanics put bikes together and not even check. Great job Joe!

[@angelofbrz]

These videos are addicting. Love how much content you put on here. Never miss a video.

[@doug42780]

If he wanted it back. I would change him so much. For the parts and labor. Just like car shops do

[@TenRing69]

Another great job "Smoking' Joe"!

[@littlebasher3959]

i so badly want to clean that engine and frame 🤣

[@bobnixon1964]

Superb job. I love the smell of 2 stroke but ..... I agree with previous comments ..... you need to invest in a good parts clearner if you're going to do this. From the UK ...... Love your work.

[@PaulSmith-uu9cf]

I think he's got a good program he takes time to show people how to rebuild people take time to watch they can learn something my opinion that's a good person

[@rbailey225]

The 1983 CR250 dropped sleeves into the case on the regular. It popped more pistons that Orval Redenbacher.

[@jeffreyrobinson2155]

Should have mowed the grass while you where there I'm jealous at 78 I miss hooning but still get around on an old bmw 650 dual purpose bike when i feel like it keeps me happy stay safe😇🤩

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

While putting the cases back together, you should always do it by tightening the fasteners from each end evenly and not just crank down on just one end. I'm sure this is why there was so much creaking when Joe was cranking down only on the left-hand side. Plus, the gap on the right side never closed fully as it should have.

[@Harry-gf7ox]

He doesn’t know the basics !!!! Drives me crazy

[@rolandsgarage8640]

Thin layer of ultra grey for the case halfs. That thick layer will squeeze out when the cases are torque and can and will clog oil ports and lines. Or it will lock down the oil pump. Seen it happen more than once.

[@GmackZilla]

Nice job! I just bought a Polaris Sportsman 700 4x4 that wasn't running off Facebook. You inspired me to go get a project bike to work on with my son. We did get it running the other day, but had to order some parts for it and hopefully be able to drive it soon. Def an upgrade from my old Polaris 400 Xplorer 4x4. Love what you do! Take care.

[@redrider533]

I do enjoy your videos but as a person that repairs machines as well some things never make since to me. First the used $200 cylinder can’t be honed. Its plated. You should always sent cylinder out to be replated . They will come back like new for just shy of $300 and the bore with be better than a new OEM cylinder. Powerseal is one such company. There are only I believe 3 in country and all do excellent work Next if you’re tearing down a 96 with no history and have the crankshaft out, just have it rebuilt anyway. I fully understand the up and down pull on the rod test but in reality it should be disassembled and inspected to know for sure and the issue is that the rod may indeed feel ok but a fresh top end with maximum compression can easily show just how worn the crank bearings are. Also yes, invest in a parts cleaner tank and a bead blast cabinet.

[@shaner.5]

There was no Orings on the power valve keepers when reassembled. (The thing you drilled and used extractor.) Both missing maybe you did it on purpose? They won't fall off with Oring installed. Which gasket maker do you usually use? Damn I must be a clean freak, with the vapor blaster everything is shiny when I am done but at least use a power washer with a turbo nozzle. Still a great job, that's a fun bike I just rode 37-mile single track on mine on Sunday. (Idaho, 7300 ft altitude)

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Running great, bit pinky but livable. Great job. Awesome ride Joe!!

[@nicktaz188]

Use a small roller for the gasket maker between the cases instead of your finger

[@alchristensen5420]

You know your stuff for sure! When you put everything together on that motor, its clean inside but my OCD is going haywire on the outside of the case. lol Fantastic video though. I almost feel like I could be youtube certified on 2 stroke engine rebuilds at this point!

[@markr.1984]

I would have installed a Spitzer valve in it. No idea what one is but it sounds cool.😁

[@raycastro7156]

Glad to see that bike get some love!

[@carlnorthcutt8383]

I think the seller should go 4000 back dang the amount of work done Joe lol

[@craigmorgan4676]

@ this rate Joe's posting daily, loving it brother!🤟👌💪🤝🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

Two videos per week is not daily

[@ChopChopem]

@@wisecampmotorcycles8258quiet down

[@wesleypulkka7447]

2V, great job bringing that one back to life! Congrats!

[@MikeKelsoJr]

Man I’m really impressed how well that bike came out !! Great job !!👍

[@charlesab]

Congratulations for opening the garage door before the entire room fills up with smoke. 😁

[@Harry-gf7ox]

!!!! 🤣 Takes him forever to make a change

[@mrsmith4662]

With the new piston & what not, it seems to be running fine (these two strokes are always a tad temperamental).

[@kevindavidson6715]

Absolutely love watching these videos but god damn it you need to start power washing the chassis when the engine is out and a little paint goes a long way!!! Great content Joe keep it up 👍

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Great rebuild, sounds to me like it rips bigtime! Thanks Joe!

[@jpc42480]

Joe I noticed when you were putting the original plug back in it looked bent on top , a wobble as you were hand screwing it back in

[@Bad_Actor]

Stock jetting with an aftermarket pipe?

[@johnbeattie5765]

How many previous owners try to buy their machines back once you've completely overhauled what ever was broken , and gotten them back to almost new conditions again ? ? Happy Trails from 🇨🇦 to the 🇺🇸 . ✌ out . L8R

[@benny8300]

@@johnbeattie5765 never it’s false video advertisement. Never once said that the seller wanted it back

[@benny8300]

Read the title if you can read

[@copperaudio9664]

That is a good looking bike Joe. Nice work as usual.

[@Prestonandmaddie]

I just bought a 97 kx125 last night need to do a top end rebuild on it!

[@frenchbulldogdad1003]

That thaaaaaaang rips! Nice work, once again 👏

[@lwilson1234]

You need a parts washer and soda blasting cabinet. You can restore the exterior of the parts to new in no time while you have it all apart.

[@andy5786]

Fantastic job getting Kawasaki KX back and running nice 👍

[@EricMacNichol]

Awesome job on the rebuild Joe.

[@HighCountryRambler]

I missed why you had to split the cases if the crank and bearings were ok? Thanks for sharing. *Cause of piston failure= Hauling around all those stickers...

[@greathornedowl3644]

Ol' Joe loves his dirtbikes. I'd like to buy it back, and here is $2 for your time

[@ladyjedi3D]

Nice bike! I like the steel frame. WHERE IS VINNY? wait,,,... THERE HE IS!!! ❤😊

[@Boga217]

I'd say starting your own shop would be a worthwhile investment...still could video everything and wouldn't need a huge shop building.

[@garyeast7259]

Hes making roughly 12k+ per month in views, he prob doesnt want the headache. It would make getting bikes to film easier tho i suppose.

[@joevalencic5275]

Having worked for myself for most of my life, I can say from experience that "opening a shop" is NOT always in the owner's best interest. He has a "shop" in his garage, and his overhead is minimal. Leasing or buying a shop is simply adding financial burden to a currently successful business venture. Building maintenance, taxes, state and local "licenses," multiple forms of insurance, etc, all take away from the profitability of the current venture. I worked out of my garage for 30 years and never had to be concerned with all of the other stuff. Many "shops" are an ego trip, which quickly come to reality when your checkbook is depleted. JMHO, YMMV

[@garyeast7259]

@joevalencic5275 i agree with u, customers was my thinking. Running a shop brings legal obligations too. Consumer laws are pretty strong in us, which brings predatory customers.

[@862057]

If you charge customers to do repairs, you have to do the work as the service manual states it should be done. That's not happening here.

[@shawnlowell4522]

Someone sponsor him so he can have 2 boots ;)

[@reddye2331]

By now there isn't to hard of a search to find potential builders. They have to be as simple as opening up emails.

[@skull-s1r]

I love how that bike looks.

[@YouriCarma]

Don't forget that garages make profit on the parts too so not only the working hours.

[@burtminshew4812]

You need a sand blaster of a machine shop that has one. They usually do it super cheap. Ive even had parts done for free. Did my heads for $89

[@NightStalkers-hx3dq]

If I bought that bike I'd have to take it apart and clean it.

[@Catfish2255]

He doesn't do that. Just makes them run and have no idea what happens to them after.

[@Harry-gf7ox]

@@Catfish2255!!!! 🤣

[@clutchitsystems100]

Aluminum and rubber don't slide so easily with each other. (carb to boot). I put the THINNEST film of grease on the rubber boot contact surface. Makes life a lot easier.

[@davedrive2775]

nice to see you clean your parts well 😎

[@owensbama1923]

Gotta love the sound of grit while assembling an engine. Classic 2vintage work.

[@Jf-ii3yn]

My guy you are constantly making butt hurt negative comments, why

[@Ajaxaxxess]

@@Jf-ii3yn Those that cant do complain and whine about others online. Sadly

[@alanpettibone]

@@AjaxaxxessExactly! It’s far easier to bitch about what somebody else is doing than to go out and actually do it. Matt from Texas Toast Guitars always ends every video on his channel with “if it’s so easy, start your own KZbin channel.”😂

[@ozmiander3405]

@@Jf-ii3yn It's a perfectly valid criticism, and it obviously doesn't bother Joe, so why even respond if you don't like it?

[@dannylim3318]

Troll

[@GregoryCroney]

Your running stock jetting with a aftermarket pipe your absolutely lean

[@alienchaser636]

Mate, after your rebuilds could you do a compression test to see what they run like new..cheers from Aus.

[@yinz_fishin3002]

Had the same bike, used to hate that straight up and kick start.

[@ryooperdude3144]

You should get chuck and put it against your 98 CR250 for a few head to heads like back in the day

[@christophermarshall5765]

Runs great now!! Nice fix Joe. Well done!!

[@louisavondart9178]

I loved to wheelstands on my Honda MT 125. So much that it ended up slipping out of 2nd gear all the time. So I split the cases and found worn dogs on the 2nd and supplementary gears. One shifter fork was worn down too. I got the new parts, put it all back together and found that the crankshaft wouldn't turn smoothly. I took it apart again, rebuilt it carefully following the service manual diagrams and...nope. I gave up and took the thing to a dealer. I got it back with 2 spare washers in a box along with the flywheel. WTF ? I was 16 and didn't know how to argue. I put the flywheel on myself and got the bike running. It went great.... and a week later the flywheel fell off. It seems there was a huge crack through the end of the crankshaft. I know I didn't do that. Another dealer fixed the mess in the end but I'm still angry about it. Some mechanics are awful. Not your problem but I needed to vent. I wish I had you around in those days.

[@peteraitken6494]

Nice job joe good looking bike 👍👌🏁🏁🏍️🏍️🦴🐾❤️

[@brandonmortenson646]

Dude I could literally hear and see all the sand from not cleaning those internal parts get a parts washer or hose it down with 3 cans of brake clean.

[@richo220665]

Best coment he's shade tree 🌳 mechanic bad practice comes back to bite you

[@phillipbehan6799]

That's Mean sounding machine! just like a power saw!

[@paperman5967]

Nice work, I enjoy your videos, lots of info, 2 strokes are awesome

[@vettepicking]

Reversing the drill does NOT produce a cross-hatch pattern. Just follows the same scratches you did in forward on the drill. just like threads on a bolt, left then right. Go up and down in forward only to get a 45deg cross-hatch.

[@BlairGuinea]

Thanks Joe