This Might Just Work...$150 Locked-Up Barn Find "Dirt Bike." Will It Run?(Part 2)

I continue to tear down and clean the $150 barn find motorcycle. I then begin to reassemble it and attempt the first start. Will this old bike run after sitting for years? #Yamaha, #Vintage, #250cc,
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[@2vintage]

Who thinks this bike will run? Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video if you enjoyed! It really helps me out a lot! Check out my Instagram: 2_vintage_ Thank you for all the support!

[@marcelcanuck]

nice cheap little beater if she runs , looks pretty good tho. 👍

[@race-fix9779]

If you don't have any gaskets just buy gasket material then trace it it's like $4 to $9 for a roll

[@jeffreypitts453]

I love your channel man

[@shedenvy691]

It'll run.🤘🤘

[@alexbeattie5267]

Hey man give me shout if your interested in parting with that 650. I've wanted one for years and your closer to me then California I think haha.

[@samberkovich4787]

This guy can make anything start

[@jessetippett8639]

@@noidontthinksolol that’s not true at all I’m working on a quad right now that has good spark and compression but won’t start

[@wallpaperman9051]

You forgot fuel

[@everready19373]

@Mike Lyons Everybody starts somewhere.

[@Evadingmoto]

@@jessetippett8639get it fixed?

[@szejmi5921]

When you sprayed paint on all of this filth i nearly had a heartattack

[@ianallen2]

I though the same. But I think if he gets it running good, he might strip it all down and do a proper job of restoring it. I hope so. At the moment, he is still in 2 minds on whether to spend on it or not. It is still a 50 / 50 chance of it being good. I wish him all the best. :)

[@IllestA4]

@@ianallen2 lol he will absolutely not strip this bike down lol dude is a hack

[@ianallen2]

@@IllestA4 If he is a hack, he will have to learn to do things properly. He could find the time to strip it and restore it. If he cant, he could always pallet it up and ship it to me and I would restore it for myself. I would love a project like that to restore. :) He knows how to get motors running. This is in a different ball game from lawnmowers and quads. This bike has a lot of potential.

[@2vintage]

@@ianallen2 exactly my thought process.

[@ianallen2]

@@2vintage The more I watch you, the more I understand you and how you do things. In a way, you are like how I was in my younger days. :). Learning about new things is a challenge sometimes, but with the internet, it is easy to find out how to do things. I never had that option in my day. I am 59 now and still do learn some things. :).

[@briancrull8678]

Remove that motor Flush the crank case with kerosene multiple times cylinder off All that diarrhea in the crankcase will destroy the rest of the engine WHEN the bearings eat themselves Until it flushes clean Then gas oil the lower end in 10:1 Flush repeat Reassemble and pray it don’t explode after it heat cycles

[@ramsho2000]

Really agree with Brian here, you need to flush that crank with kerosene or diesel Also maybe a new spark plug wire will fix the non spark issue, cable looks hard

[@M.TTT.]

you flush it by filling it, shaking it around, dumping, repeat?

[@redneckasmr-xd1gg]

yep had a dt80 eat the clutch because of rust before

[@marcelcanuck]

all that ice probably blew out the seals already

[@divergent2619]

Yeah I suggested last video to flush with diesel. Could even use ATF im sure he has some of these products around the shop.

[@bradymoeller203]

Piston went through war and joe says “it’s in decent shape”

[@devinfast50]

or you don't listen..... here ill give you the time....... 3:08

[@theziptiemechanic]

@@devinfast50 I agree with you

[@cousinjack963]

Also joe look there’s rust in the cylinder wall

[@bradymoeller203]

@@devinfast50 you don’t have to listen to him cause he doesn’t know what he’s saying regardless, that piston is still fucked

[@KingCast65]

Oh I know right... the ultimate optimist. "Mostly discoloration..." And I'm like OMG this is a horror movie... I have this bike BTW. facebook.com/KingCast/videos/10219358335248701

[@dilloncollins7521]

Great work! I’d flush that crankcase out with diesel though. Get it all nice and clean. All that stuff in there with the crank might ruin it.

[@jorgeporfil9028]

Man that floor workbench it will be hard on yourself, back, and tough .Please get it done work bench make your life easier. Great video love it.

[@connerlayman4992]

For some reason I always find the floor more comfortable to work on lol, have multiple workbenches but always seem to find myself on the floor lol.

[@jorgeporfil9028]

@@connerlayman4992 on the floor the motor don't run away 😀

[@Mr.M1STER]

@@connerlayman4992 Yes. On the floor, nothing can fall.

[@connerlayman4992]

@@Mr.M1STER Seeee sure your back might hurt but you can always lay your tools on the floor quickly and you have unlimited space 😂

[@connerlayman4992]

@Mike Lyons I'm sorry what?

[@KentRoads]

You're changing the compression ratio by 'cleaning' the head like that :)

[@helplure]

He did the right thing.

[@whistlindixiesmallengine2085]

He took off carbon not metal...no change in ratio

[@KentRoads]

@@whistlindixiesmallengine2085 it would still change the squish

[@whistlindixiesmallengine2085]

@@KentRoads squish would be the same as it was factory all he took off was carbon no metal it doesnt come with carbon from the factory lol ...when the parts are turned on the lathe and machined they take into account the squish needed to compensate for carbon buildup and thermal expansion plus that carbon came off very easy it was thin it would hardly make a difference in squish

[@IllestA4]

@@whistlindixiesmallengine2085 have you ever used one of those small wire wheels? All those lines are grooves

[@colinculverwell325]

Never mind the green on the clutch case what about the sludge in the crankcase?

[@susanbutler2498]

DT175 Yammy.... one of the BEST 2stroke Trailbikes EVER! Just a HUGE Pleasure to Ride back in 1980 (on a '74ish example) : )

[@shaharsdechen2537]

are'nt you worried about the brown liquid that been sitting in the crank????

[@onlysnaps69]

its just oil but there might be some rust mixed in i would wipe it down then re lube

[@shaharsdechen2537]

@@onlysnaps69 yeah but he didnt

[@shaharsdechen2537]

@Mike Lyons motor poop

[@jessetippett8639]

It’ll buff

[@OGKILLa9365]

The wire wheel you used on the head is wayy to rough for that aluminum head😂. You're supposed to use a soft wire wheel man. That wire wheel is pretty much used to strip steel and prep for welding

[@RpmAuto]

Scratch it all up.😂

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Joe, use a brass wire wheel and finish it up with a steel wool 00 to finish it..it'll polish up that old nasty piston nicely.

[@johnstamper2965]

I am loving these type of videos. Bringing back old relics.

[@qualitymotorsservicecenter3437]

Reppin the ISU hat sold me. Loyal Sons Forever True!

[@FullThrottleAdventures]

We're enjoying your videos man. Keep it up!!!

[@dharveshsahadeo9369]

The videos are doing good there so fun to watch

[@mizian291]

this man is right

[@ianmangham4570]

Well done mate, she's so happy you've rescued her 😎 her name is Sheila.

[@rigguyjt]

I’ll bet those crank seals are shot out too

[@codyweien4513]

Definitly after having the bottom end fill with water then freeze. He'll never figure out why it runs lean and the rings seize

[@ianallen2]

Great to see you getting into it. This deserves to be given a new life. :)

[@stopibeastin7196]

Love the content man seriously one of a kind channel keep it like this bro keep tearing bike and quad apart and letting us watch great job man! Never seen a lot of this stuff before ever in my life!

[@surronstuntz3146]

did you forget that there is water in the oil lol

[@duje7587]

Cant wait!! I love when u reuse old parts.

[@killaz123456789100]

you never stop and drag the hone in the cylinder

[@codyweien4513]

He also should of held it at more of an angle, and he also was switching from drive to reverse with the drill 🤦‍♂️

[@killaz123456789100]

@@codyweien4513 yea i cringed a bit when i saw that lol

[@codyweien4513]

@@killaz123456789100 There is a difference between a low buck build and a hack job an this was a hack

[@twoends80]

That gasket was world class 🤣. Keep these videos coming mate 👍🏻

[@logankratzke6793]

Good stuff man, love your vids!

[@dharveshsahadeo9369]

Love the videos keep up the good work and have a great day

[@shartne]

Sometimes spark plugs or often times spark plugs go bad. Try another plug. Denso is the best. Many times my bikes wont start just clean the plug or better yet get a brand new plug. But the coil probably got wet and corroded inside and is bad. But the wire on the coil could be not making good contract too. The wire could be corroded and not making contact. Some wires come off the coil and you can clean the end with a wire brush and sand paper. But a brand new coil or good used one might be the best thing.

[@rickjames4630]

Damn Joe. Did you shit in the bottom end before putting the top end back on?. Haha Good job!!

[@Jonesec1]

Every time I watch one of your video makes me a believer in ultra sonic cleaners.

[@Andy-zl1rp]

Great video can't wait for next one hope there plenty of smoke as usual when fire up.

[@reckless3008]

This one's got me hooked can't wait to see the next video up

[@lukesims6636]

Green stuff is called mildew 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Rufio1975]

I matched your condition. I bought a 1972 Honda 125 in just as bad a shape late last year. Ready to see what I will get myself into. Keep rockin

[@joenatoli715]

Awsome dude, that bike looked like it spent half its life in a bush full of water, keep her going!

[@CBR600_Dad]

Really makes me want to go outside and see if I can get the 83 125 going

[@jlucier59]

Drain the sludge!

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

Painting over the filth is bada$$! Love it! That's what you do with a $150 bike.

[@FrostiTheRoadman]

Bottom end looked full of sludge? Didn't you turn the bike upside down and fully drain and clean it out?

[@jaybrei4033]

Saw the 500 predator on marcketplace. Thought damn he really is done with that Polaris 😂

[@DanielThomason1]

Don’t blame him!

[@twistit6307]

I grew up on the back of a 78 yz 400 awesome memories

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Joe I would like to say thank you for giving me a channel and video to vent at Oh. I thought I was having a bad day until I saw this video. And there are others too I mean I'm trying to keep watching your channel hoping things will get better with the way you do things but I'm wondering now??? Anyway it did give me a good reason to yell and scream at the TV and get all my anger out and I thank you for that. I could not believe you were more worried about getting a little Moss off the outside when you didn't even give a damn about cleaning off that nasty silicone gasket on the inside, freaking amazing. Thanks again Joe

[@gavenjohns6740]

You are the reason I bought my first project king quad 300 for 250 and sold for 650 and I was so happy 😀

[@shedenvy691]

Really dig your channel and content keep it up good work.

[@brian395]

get yourself a small pressure washer you can hook to hot water in the colder months clean bikes up before working on. makes your work environment safer and final work look better

[@M.TTT.]

electric one would do well, some are 2000+ psi now I think too and then store it where it stays above freezing

[@a.dizzle2130]

Why u ain’t clean da cylinder,dome & then paint it

[@chris001979]

use pine-sol floor cleaner for that parts cleaner works great

[@will17527]

Yess been dying to see this video watched the last one definitely save able brilliant videos

[@Mr.M1STER]

Great video as usual. I don't see why she wouldn't run next video. I'm looking forward to it.

[@ni_wink84]

I didn’t see the step in the ring at first I was like 😳😳😳 Thats not a gap, that’s a canyon lol!

[@ventura9513]

I'm surprised you didn't crack a clutch plate removing them,,, best thing to do before re-installing the clutch pack is to soak them for 24 hrs or longer if you have the time, and in the same oil that you'll use,,, this goes for new clutches especialally,, but also for old dried clutch packs like yours mate

[@shanepowers7566]

I guarantee what this man says about soaking the clutch plates is absolutely true. I found out the hard way.

[@BIKERDUDE240]

Bro you get so much grief. I love watching your videos thanks for taking the extra time to film it with us. I thoroughly enjoy the videos. Keep it up please!

[@vicconstruction9126]

Why do you think he gets grief? Do you think its deserved?

[@BIKERDUDE240]

@@vicconstruction9126 to many know it all’s 😂

[@ryanpond8470]

I love watching ur vids soo much

[@Cfchild1]

Use a straight type hone for 2 stroke cylinders, the ball type catch on the transition ports.

[@shanepowers7566]

Anneal your used head gasket. It’s great fun, and magical.

[@davesplace1307]

Great video cant wait to see ole crusty dusty kickin' up some good stuff!!!! And in most cases you can pull/unscrew the plug cap because sometime the spark will jump Inside the plug cap, take it off and put the coil wire to the frame and see if it spark. If so get a new cap or clean the heck outta it. Old small engine caps work best for all projects

[@Oyvind88]

Great work😀

[@stu-b1]

Great vids watched for a while but i had to comment when i saw you take a wire wheel to the head and saw aluminium granules coming off use carb cleaner on it lol or leave it the way it was 😀🙂

[@santosgarage7340]

Very nice build and god bless

[@Cfchild1]

You don't want to remove material from the head combustion chamber when cleaning carbon off. I saw quite a few glints of metal when you were done.

[@sohaibtoumi9145]

👍🏿 good job sir

[@ianmangham4570]

That carb is a trip

[@motoxjim929]

Great video!!!

[@charlieshell5231]

I understand that some people don’t like the way you do things but good god the amount of criticism is insane. I think you do a good job and what’s the point of going through a huge effort on something that may not work and you didn’t spend a bunch of money on.

[@brianmenzer487]

Why do you do all your work on a dirty concrete floor? That has got to be hard on your knees and back also. Build a bench 👍👍

[@M.TTT.]

need a motorcycle and atv lift, not just a workbench unless you take the engine right out

[@zeez9053]

What works for him

[@Cfchild1]

You should use Vernier calipers and measure a piece of the original base gasket and compare it to the cracker box as this will set the piston dome to top of combustion chamber height and mechanical compression ratio. The base gasket selection is somewhat critical.

[@nejcozbolt5774]

2 strokes are simple if you have a gas and spark it will run but you never know if it be runing ok or no but if its runing bad it is very hard to get runing right on some bikes

[@2clappedout477]

I have not watched the video yet, but i think it might just work. i believe! 👍

[@DlZZEE]

Minty fresh as always gotta be worth $5k all day long bud

[@sandmanbub]

If all of the parts could be found, installed and everything cleaned up, that'd make a great little bike to run around town on. Add a basket and go shopping lol.

[@dannymac2368]

This is a mad max rebuild Mel Gibson part 1 classic 👌🏼

[@davea9215]

Good content. Keep doing what you are doing. Just wanted to say where you could actually here me, does me no good screaming at my screen, lol, try a different spark plug, could have bad plug.

[@garyb681]

Tell me you flushed the sludge from that crankcase. I see seals blowing if you actually ride it.

[@gtisid]

that biscuit packet changes the compression ratio, i hope it works it reminds me of fixing an old rm up when i was about 14 damn thing ran for an hour then grenaded itself big time. that’ll do mechanics vs precision engineering always ends badly. you must have a coil laying around somewhere but i’m guessing it’s a corroded earth or wiring issue with the birds nest from ignition

[@everready19373]

It could be the spark plug wire too. Cut a bit off of each end.

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

That bike's totally re-doable...MX175. Plastics aside that bike's not in that bad of shape at all given the year and how long it's sat...might wanna give them Ports a once-over too...

[@hillarylevenworth8824]

That cardboard cylinder base gasket is a total waste of time.

[@nou943]

I know the rag got stuck in the hone too, but you need to keep that sucker spinning until it's all the way out. if you pull it out straight it'll just add more of what you're trying to remove.

[@DaltonScharberg]

Have a good one budd

[@mickea769]

I feel important when you let me check the spark.

[@OGKILLa9365]

Mint restoration there joe lol

[@johnsbuilds8354]

i had a 1978 dt400 that bike was mental

[@maxtheroofer8004]

i enjoy watching your videos man. i think this will run, however if it were me, i would fill that engine with as much water displacement chemical as possible, turn the kickstarter several times, let sit a few days, then drain, then fill entire crankcase with oil, drain, then fill to appropriate level. i have a feeling water is going to still be in places it should not be. also did you make a gasket for the head also? hopefully that carb is salvageable!

[@adrienfetch4681]

I love the videos man keep up the good work

[@checkforfleas9452]

Dude make it into a cafe racer project. It’s cheaper than replacing all of it. They are sick as cafe bikes.

[@sugashizane]

Could be coil, you can check specs on it.. but usually the plug cap goes bad before coil.. good video

[@MikeJones-rc8eh]

keep it up man

[@diningroomfish5470]

Make it run joe, i know you want to bring the dead back to life, can't wait to see smoke coming out the back

[@Canuck_213]

If it starts you'll see plenty smoke, all coming from the pooched crank seals.

[@Bittydog1956]

A running bike with flames 👍🦦

[@quadbrothers5801]

Make sure to record when it blows up!😂 no offense love the content.

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Make it 3/4 degreaser 1/ 4 water, super cleaner.

[@xipingpooh5783]

I love redirecting old motorcycles from death.

[@rigguyjt]

Why do you work on the floor, Joe, when you have a perfectly good work bench?

[@djm8707]

Take some of that lumber and make a workbench quit working on the floor 😁

[@noahloh6817]

You should get a Baja storm/xtreme typhoon. It’s a beast

[@helplure]

Hey I just bought my first dirt bike. It's a chinese one tho. It was sold as a Lifan 200cc, but when I search the engine ( ZS167FMM ) it turns out it's a Zongshen 250cc engine. But I want to know why is there "49.8 cm3" written on the side of the cylinder head instead of 250 cm3?

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

That number your seeing is most likely the size of the inner bore/piston. Being Chinese, they do stuff backwards compared to what most people know. Like a cr500 stock oem piston would be 89mm

[@helplure]

@@coloradodirtbike5930 Oh ok thanks!

[@KentRoads]

That carb was one of the worst carbs ive ever seen and you said 'its not too bad' ;D

[@2vintage]

I've seen worse lol

[@m8fusion712]

Good video man

[@stevenharvey4695]

Might look crap but a great bike to have fun on

[@wesleyoos71]

As long as you get it to spark it will run. Now actually riding it well it depends on how well the clutch and all the internal gears are gonna hold up. If someone were to do a full restore i would recommend splitting the case and replacing all seals and gaskets as well.

[@ianmangham4570]

Oh yeah, I've been waiting for this baby, stay cool homey 😎 🙋 👍